Abstract: A flexible inspection system includes a robot with a plurality of scanners and a robot controller. The robot controller is configured to receive a vehicle inspection protocol (VIP) for a vehicle being assembled on an assembly line. The VIP includes checkpoints to be scanned on the vehicle and the checkpoints correspond to components installed on the vehicle and connections between components installed on the vehicle. The robot controller commands the robot to move the plurality of scanners per the VIP such that the checkpoints are scanned. A characteristic of each checkpoint is recorded and compared to a reference characteristic such that a pass or no-pass determination of each checkpoint is provided. A vehicle inspection report with the pass/no-pass determinations is provided to an operator such that operator inspections and/or repairs of the checkpoints are made.

Abstract: A knob assembly for operating a heating element for cooking food includes a user-engageable knob having a light guide. The knob assembly also includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing encloses a first switch adapted to operate the heating element, and the second housing encloses a light switch and a light source. The light switch is adapted to operate the light source to illuminate the knob. A rotatable stem is operatively coupled to the first switch, the light switch, and the knob. The knob is thus adapted to operate the first switch and the light switch via rotation thereof. The first housing is longitudinally stacked behind and attached to the second housing such that the stem extends at least partially through the first housing and the second housing. The knob is affixed to an end of the stem that protrudes forward from the second housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive system, and method of forming the same, for a craft in water, said drive system comprising a drive means, one or more shafts which are provided in connection with the drive means via one or more gear assemblies and at least one of said shafts having a free end with location means to allow the same to be located with a propeller of the said craft to impart rotational drive to the propeller. The location means are at least partially located within a port in the body of the propeller and intermediate said location means and the walls of the said port there is provided a substantially non-conductive deformable material sleeve which separates the propeller body from the said shaft and retains the propeller body in drive engagement with the location means.

Abstract: A disc filter frame comprising a base member and a lever, said base member including, adjacent a first end thereof, a breathing aperture and a connection arrangement configured to connect to a respiratory device, said breathing aperture and connection arrangement being aligned so as to define an airflow channel therebetween; said lever being hingedly connected by a hinge mechanism at its proximal end to said base at said first end and including a sealing member shaped and configured to cover said breathing aperture, the lever being biased in a first position in which a gap is defined between said sealing member and said breathing aperture, and selectively movable to a second position in which said sealing member seals said breathing aperture, the distal end of said lever being located and spaced apart from adjacent a second, opposing end of said base and configured to be manually pressed to move said sealing member from said first position to said second position.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing moisture as liquid from moisture-laden air in an appliance is provided. The apparatus includes a body that defines a channel extending from a first position to a second position and a serpentine flow path between the first position and the second position that operates to redirect the moisture-laden air to remove the liquid from the moisture-laden air. The body includes an opening at the serpentine flow path that is closed when the apparatus is secured to the wall of the appliance. In operation, the body cooperates with the wall to cause the moisture-laden air entering the channel at the first position through an inlet opening in the wall to pass into the serpentine flow path to remove the liquid from the moisture-laden air before the liquid exits the channel at the second position through an outlet opening in the wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive system, and method of forming the same, for a craft in water, said drive system comprising a drive means, one or more shafts which are provided in connection with the drive means via one or more gear assemblies and at least one of said shafts having a free end with location means to allow the same to be located with a propeller of the said craft to impart rotational drive to the propeller. The location means are at least partially located within a port in the body of the propeller and intermediate said location means and the walls of the said port there is provided a substantially non-conductive deformable material sleeve which separates the propeller body from the said shaft and retains the propeller body in drive engagement with the location means.

Abstract: The invention to which this application relates is to a propeller of the type, which is typically, although not necessary exclusively, for use in relation to vessels for use in water and, most typically, propellers of a type which can be moved between an in-use position in which the blades of the propeller extend outwardly to provide a propulsion force when rotated and, a storage position in which the desire is to minimise the effect of the blades as the vessel moves through the water and in which the blades are held substantially in line with the body of the propeller. The location means which allow the blades to be connected to the body are located within the body and thereby minimise the risk of corrosion and thereby increase the life of the propeller whilst also providing a secure fitment of the blades to the body and allowing ease of movement of the blades between in-use and storage positions.

Abstract: Apparatus suitable for use in positioning ceiling or wall panels in predetermined locations. The apparatus includes one or more channel means shaped to receive at least part of a panel in use, said channel means at least partially defined by one or more substantially planar outer walls and at least one inner wall. At least part of the inner wall depends away from the outer wall thereby forming the opening into said channel means through which the ceiling or wall panel is inserted in use.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing moisture as liquid from moisture-laden air in an appliance is provided. The apparatus includes a body that defines a channel extending from a first position to a second position and a serpentine flow path between the first position and the second position that operates to redirect the moisture-laden air to remove the liquid from the moisture-laden air. The body includes an opening at the serpentine flow path that is closed when the apparatus is secured to the wall of the appliance. In operation, the body cooperates with the wall to cause the moisture-laden air entering the channel at the first position through an inlet opening in the wall to pass into the serpentine flow path to remove the liquid from the moisture-laden air before the liquid exits the channel at the second position through an outlet opening in the wall.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising cellular constructs comprising mesenchymal cells and epithelial cells. Also disclosed are methods of making the cellular constructs, methods of hair restoration, and kits. The invention also discloses parallel bio-printing systems and methods for making cellular constructs, such as cellular constructs comprising mesenchymal cells and epithelial cells.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to ingredients, formulations, methods of manufacture and use of an oral rehydration solution (“ORS”) in the prevention and treatment of dehydration in humans. More specifically, invention embodiments relate to flavored electrolyte drink mixtures that relieve the dehydrating effects caused by travel, exercise, over-indulgence of toxic substances, and various illnesses in individual subjects. An ORS embodiment of the present invention restores fluid and electrolyte balance in humans as fast and as effectively as IV therapy, and thereby reduces the incidence of dehydration in human populations as well as rehydrating individuals in circumstances where IV therapy is not practical or wanted.

Abstract: Apparatus suitable for use in positioning ceiling or wall panels in predetermined locations. The apparatus includes one or more channel means shaped to receive at least part of a panel in use, said channel means at least partially defined by one or more substantially planar outer walls and at least one inner wall. At least part of the inner wall depends away from the outer wall thereby forming the opening into said channel means through which the ceiling or wall panel is inserted in use.

Abstract: Method/system is disclosed for recovering computing capacity and critical applications after a catastrophic failure. The method/system involves distributing the computing capacity over multiple computing clusters, each computing cluster having concurrent access to shared data and software applications of other computing clusters. Sufficient backup computing capacity is reserved on each computing cluster to recover some or all active computing capacity on the other computing clusters. Message traffic throughout the computing clusters is monitored for indications of a catastrophic failure. Upon confirmation of a catastrophic failure at one computing cluster, the workloads of that computing cluster are transferred to the backup computing capacity of the other computing clusters. Software applications that have been designated for recovery are then brought up on the backup computing capacity of the other computing clusters.

Abstract: Described is an N-terminal hexapeptide fragment of maximakinin, QUB 698.8, which exhibits potent tissue selective actions on smooth muscle. It demonstrates a high degree of selectivity for arterial smooth muscle over small intestinal smooth muscle, causing potent relaxation of arterial smooth muscle, while causing less potent contraction of ileal smooth muscle. It may be used treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system and in promotion of angiogenesis.

Abstract: A system and method of use is provided that includes: receiving configuration information from an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV); automatically configuring a launch control console (LCC) according to the configuration information; and providing a graphical interface for a user to command the UUV to perform at least one task. The automatic configuration includes formatting commands and the graphical interface to suit a vehicle type and components of the UUV. Other embodiments include: aligning a navigation system in the UUV; selecting a mission; activating components in the UUV corresponding to the mission; and launching the UUV on the mission. Further embodiments include: downloading at least one preset associated with the UUV; modifying the presets; and displaying a status of components and a log of messages on the graphical interface.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, natural language processing may be employed on media data to discover events pertaining to—and, including changes in—ownership (including mergers and acquisitions) and supplier/client relationships between corporations (and other entities) in such a manner that the system may maintain and automatically update a computerized model of the events and the attendant relationship between the entities, including but not limited to monitoring risk to corporate reputation across the supply chain.