Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a system for monitoring conditions of elevator hoisting members. The system includes a processing device configured to receive an actual resistance data from the one or more pairs of tensile load bearing conductive members, calculate an adjusted resistance data by subtracting the actual resistance data from a baseline resistance data and dividing by the baseline resistance data, input the adjusted resistance data into a process configured to model the adjusted resistance data into a breaking strength value for the elevator hoisting member, receive the breaking strength value, and determine whether the breaking strength value is below a predetermined threshold value for a rated breaking load of the elevator hoisting member, wherein when the breaking strength value is below the predetermined threshold value, output an alert to the elevator controller to instruct the elevator controller to inhibit movement of the elevator hoisting member.

Abstract: Door assemblies are described that include a track configured to have one or more roller assemblies of a door coupled thereto, such that the door hangs from and is movable along the track via the roller assemblies. The track defines one or more stops including contoured portions therein to receive a portion of one of the roller assemblies therein. The door assemblies can include the door and one or more roller assemblies movably coupling the door to the track.

Abstract: A suspension assembly for a vehicle having a first suspension coupled to a frame of the vehicle by a plurality of mounting brackets. The suspension assembly includes an adaptor having a plurality of mounting portions configured to align with and be coupled to the plurality of mounting brackets of the frame. A method for modifying a suspension of a vehicle includes uncoupling a first suspension from mounting brackets secured to a frame of the vehicle, coupling adaptors to the mounting brackets, and coupling a second suspension to the adaptors.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus and a method to allow the application of an electromagnetic field to a product for a period of time to alter a condition of the product. The condition change may be to speed up an occurring process and/or change quality of the experience of subsequent use of the product. The apparatus includes a support and a container in which the said product is located. The support includes one or more modules for generation of a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) and the support and hence modules are connected to control means to control the generation of the PEMF and are positionable with respect to the said product so as to allow the product to be exposed to the generated PEMF.

Abstract: A piston alignment tool and an engine kit having the piston alignment tool help facilitate improved positioning of a piston with respect to a cylinder liner. The piston alignment tool includes a body and an inner guide surface extending along an inner diameter of the body. The inner guide surface is configured to guide the piston with respect to an inner diameter of the cylinder liner. An axially extending overhang engagement tab extends from the body, with the axially extending overhang engagement tab being configured to interface with an outer circumference of the cylinder liner.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vehicle including driving protection apparatus which is located at or adjacent to the position of the driver when operating the vehicle. There is provided, in location with or adjacent to the driver protection apparatus, visual display means which are selectively operated to provide an indication of the condition of the vehicle and/or driver of the vehicle and/or the environment in which the vehicle is located at a particular instant of time.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus and a method to allow the application of an electromagnetic field to a product for a period of time to alter a condition of the product. The condition change may be to speed up an occurring process and/or change quality of the experience of subsequent use of the product. The apparatus includes a support and a container in which the said product is located. The support includes one or more modules for generation of a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) and the support and hence modules are connected to control means to control the generation of the PEMF and are positionable with respect to the said product so as to allow the product to be exposed to the generated PEMF.

Abstract: A fallout engine performs fallout handling for workflows in deploying a cell site and helps to ensure that any errors in operations performed in earlier stages are addressed before moving onto a later stage. The fallout engine identifies the occurrence of one or more errors that occur during a pre-check before execution of the stage, during the execution of the stage, or a post-check after execution of the stage. The fallout engine determines the occurrence of an error, determines the appropriate party/component to remedy the error, and can re-starts the workflow at the point of the error, or before the error.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes systems and methods for detecting an obstructed air filter in a furnace. The disclosed technology can include a method and system that includes an air inlet, an air filter for filtering particles from air passing through the air inlet, an air moving device, a fuel valve, a burner, a pressure sensor, and a controller in communication with the pressure sensor and configured to output an alarm signal when the controller receives differential pressure data from the pressure sensor that indicates that the air filter is obstructed.

Abstract: A retention mount for an electrical cord of a trailer is described that includes a body, a tab extending away from the body, and a plurality of arms extending away from the body. The tab defines an opening configured to receive a plug of the electrical cord therethrough and the plurality of arms each include a retention portion extending outwardly from the body, such that a cable portion of the electrical cord can be wrapped around the plurality of arms with the retention portions thereof retaining the cable portion on the retention mount. The retention mount can be removably or irremovably coupled to a structure of a vehicle.

Abstract: A suspension assembly for a vehicle having a first suspension coupled to a frame of the vehicle by a plurality of mounting brackets. The suspension assembly includes an adaptor having a plurality of mounting portions configured to align with and be coupled to the plurality of mounting brackets of the frame. A method for modifying a suspension of a vehicle includes uncoupling a first suspension from mounting brackets secured to a frame of the vehicle, coupling adaptors to the mounting brackets, and coupling a second suspension to the adaptors.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes systems and methods for detecting an obstructed air filter in a furnace. The disclosed technology can include a method and system that includes an air inlet, an air filter for filtering particles from air passing through the air inlet, an air moving device, a fuel valve, a burner, a pressure sensor, and a controller in communication with the pressure sensor and configured to output an alarm signal when the controller receives differential pressure data from the pressure sensor that indicates that the air filter is obstructed.

Abstract: A method of applying a marking to a part in a stamping die includes moving a component of the stamping die, the component having a mechanical application device secured thereto. A controlled volume of a marking medium flows through the mechanical application device during the moving such that a volume of the marking medium is controlled by the moving of the component during a stamping die operation. In one form, the component is an upper die of the stamping die.

Abstract: A compressor system is provided that includes a contact cooled compressor and a coolant separator. The coolant separator is used to remove coolant fluid from a compressed flow stream produced by the contact cooled compressor during its operation. The coolant separator routes the removed coolant fluid back to the contact cooled compressor for further use. In some forms the coolant fluid is cooled prior to delivery back to the compressor. A stop valve can be provided in the coolant fluid return line to halt the flow of the fluid. A pressure sensitive member can be disposed to sense pressure of the coolant fluid that has been routed past the stop valve. Operation of the compressor can be changed as a result of the sensed pressure from the pressure sensitive member. Information from a temperature sensitive member can also be used to change operation of the compressor.

Abstract: Techniques for providing a cash flow tool that analyzes financial transaction data for a customer to address any determined inefficient activities of the customer are provided. Financial transaction for the customer can be received. The financial transaction data can include payables transaction data and receivables transaction data. A first inefficient activity of the customer can be determined based on the payables transaction data. A second inefficient activity of the customer can be determined based on the receivables transaction data. A first recommendation to address the first inefficient activity and a second recommendation to address the second inefficient activity can be determined based on services or products available to the customer. The first and second recommendations can be displayed to the customer in a simplified and user-friendly manner to facilitate efficient review and discussion with a representative.

Abstract: Techniques for providing a cash flow tool that analyzes financial transaction data for a customer to address any determined inefficient activities of the customer are provided. Financial transaction for the customer can be received. The financial transaction data can include payables transaction data and receivables transaction data. A first inefficient activity of the customer can be determined based on the payables transaction data. A second inefficient activity of the customer can be determined based on the receivables transaction data. A first recommendation to address the first inefficient activity and a second recommendation to address the second inefficient activity can be determined based on services or products available to the customer. The first and second recommendations can be displayed to the customer in a simplified and user-friendly manner to facilitate efficient review and discussion with a representative.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a system for monitoring conditions of elevator hoisting members. The system includes a processing device configured to receive an actual resistance data from the one or more pairs of tensile load bearing conductive members, calculate an adjusted resistance data by subtracting the actual resistance data from a baseline resistance data and dividing by the baseline resistance data, input the adjusted resistance data into a process configured to model the adjusted resistance data into a breaking strength value for the elevator hoisting member, receive the breaking strength value, and determine whether the breaking strength value is below a predetermined threshold value for a rated breaking load of the elevator hoisting member, wherein when the breaking strength value is below the predetermined threshold value, output an alert to the elevator controller to instruct the elevator controller to inhibit movement of the elevator hoisting member.

Abstract: A smokeless tobacco alternative kit having a container defining a strip cavity and having a lid, the container and lid operably configured to couple together to encapsulate the strip cavity and a plurality of strips disposed within the strip cavity. Each of the plurality of strips have a first end, a second end opposing the first end of the strip, and a strip length separating the first and second ends of the strip and have a non-woven and absorbent fabric material surrounding and coupled to an absorbent cotton material, wherein the non-woven and absorbent fabric material and the absorbent cotton material spanning the strip length and absorbed with an organic release liquid of a nicotine-free, tobacco-free, and gluten-free liquid operably configured to transport through the fabric material and cotton material when subjected to a compressive force.

Abstract: In a distributed system where a client's call to commit a transaction occurs outside the transaction's lock-hold interval, computation of timestamp information for the transaction is moved to a client library, while ensuring that no conflicting reads or writes are performed between a time of the computation and acquiring all locks for the transaction. The transaction is committed in phases, with each phase being initiated by the client library. Timestamp information is added to the locks to ensure that timestamps are generated during lock-hold intervals. An increased number of network messages is thereby overlapped with a commit wait period in which a write in a distributed database is delayed in time to ensure concurrency in the database.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are interface devices and systems. In one aspect, a haptic interface device includes at least one position detection module configured to determine positional data for determining a position of at least one portion of at least one body part of the user; at least one tensile element or compressive element coupled to the at least one body part and configured to produce at least one of: a predetermined range of motion and applied force to a coupled body part; and at least one haptic feedback module configured to produce force feedback or tactile sensation to the at least one body part, the feedback module comprising: at least one motion control module configured to control motion of the at least one body part; and at least one force sensor configured to determine applied force data generated from the at least one body part. Also disclosed herein are methods for using the disclosed devices and systems.