Abstract: At least one embodiment relates to an air purifying machine comprising at least one housing and a plurality of cores wherein each core is disposed in the housing. There is also at least one fan disposed in the housing. In addition, there is at least one pump disposed in the housing, wherein the pump is configured to circulate a fluid inside of the housing. The cores comprise at least two cores disposed inside of the housing comprising a first core and a second core, wherein the second core is disposed inside of said first core and wherein the second core is not concentric with the first core. The non-concentric nature of the cores creates a compression location at a point where the two cores are disposed closest to each other. This compression location creates a higher-pressure location for air flow around the cores.

Abstract: At least one embodiment relates to an air purifying machine comprising at least one housing and a plurality of cores wherein each core is disposed in the housing. There is also at least one fan disposed in the housing. In addition, there is at least one pump disposed in the housing, wherein the pump is configured to circulate a fluid inside of the housing. The cores comprise at least two cores disposed inside of the housing comprising a first core and a second core, wherein the second core is disposed inside of said first core and wherein the second core is not concentric with the first core. The non-concentric nature of the cores creates a compression location at a point where the two cores are disposed closest to each other. This compression location creates a higher-pressure location for air flow around the cores.

Abstract: A boom assembly for a machine is provided. The boom assembly comprises a mount, a boom, and a linear actuator. The boom comprises an upper end configured to be connected to an arm, a lower end that is pivotably connected to the mount about a mount-boom pivot, an actuator attachment point located between the upper end and the lower end of the boom, and a bifurcated portion of the boom comprising two legs. The bifurcated portion extends between the actuator attachment point and the lower end of the boom. The linear actuator comprises a first end that is pivotably connected to the mount about a mount-actuator pivot, and an opposing second end that is pivotably connected to the boom at the actuator attachment point. The linear actuator is connected between the boom and the mount in a plane normal to an axis of rotation of the boom about the mount-actuator pivot, wherein the plane extends between the two legs of the boom.

Abstract: An adapter may be used to couple an imaging device, such as a smartphone, to an optical device such as a telescope. The adapter may have an optical device mounting feature that mounts the adapter to the optical device, an imaging device mounting feature that mounts the imaging device to the adapter, and a positioning mechanism that adjustably positions the imaging device mounting feature relative to the optical device mounting feature. The adapter may also have a joint, distinct from the positioning mechanism, configured to move the optical device mounting feature between a stowed (e.g., “folded”) configuration, in which the optical device mounting feature is positioned alongside the imaging device support surface, and a deployed (e.g., “unfolded”) configuration, in which a camera of the imaging device is positionable, using positioning mechanism, in alignment with the optical device mounting feature with the imaging device mounted on the imaging device mounting feature.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing electrical power at a worksite are described herein. A control system determines available sources of electrical power at the worksite. The control system establishes communications with one or more work machines at the worksite and commences monitor power usage of the one or more work machines. Upon receiving an indication that a work machine requires power, the control system determines the type of power to be used by the work machine. The types of power can include a grid power supply and a portable power supply. If the portable power supply is required, the control system transmits an instruction to move the portable power supply to the location where the electrical power is to be used.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a battery charge of a work machine are described herein. The battery charge is maintained using a source of power (or other source) while the work machine also uses the source of power to power the work machine and the systems associated with the work machine. In instances in which the source of power may be removed for use by the work machine, a modification request may be used to change the battery from primary mode of operation, where the battery charge is maintained at a lower level to maintain the life of the battery, to a secondary mode of operation where the battery is charged to a high charge. The higher charge can be used to accommodate work machine operations while the battery is removed from the source of power. The battery can thereafter be returned to the primary mode of operation.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to substituted dibenzo[b,f]azepines of the formula (II): wherein the variables n, X3, R1, R2, R4, and R5 are defined herein, and uses of such compounds to treat conditions including neurodegenerative diseases and cancers.

Abstract: A system for heating a lens of an optical device may include a mounting surface configured to be mounted on the lens with the mounting surface facing the lens, and a heating element that, with the mounting surface mounted on the lens, is proximate the lens such that heat generated by the heating element prevents dew formation on the lens.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method that includes coupling a support fixture having a hanging strap to a frame of an assembly at a location vertically above a rotatable shaft of the assembly; vertically supporting the shaft with the strap; temporarily mounting a pulling fixture to the frame of the assembly, the pulling fixture having a bowl-shaped body and a hydraulic ram coupled to the bowl-shaped body, the pulling fixture mounted to the frame such that a second end of the bowl-shaped body is coupled to the frame and the hydraulic ram is operably coupled to a bearing of the assembly; and controlling the hydraulic ram to apply coaxial force to the bearing to remove the bearing from the assembly or to install the bearing into the assembly.

Abstract: An electromagnetically shielded electronic assembly is disclosed in which electromagnetic shielding and filtering is provided to prevent unwanted radiofrequency energy, generated from an electric device residing within the assembly, from radiating externally. The electronic device resides within a primary shielded region and is coupled, through a filter, to an external electrical conductor that extends externally from the shielding. The filter resides within a secondary shielded region that is electromagnetically shielded from the primary shielded region, with the filter electrically contacting the electromagnetic shielding within the secondary shielding region.

Abstract: A closed-loop system of tracking and managing the recycling and manufacturing a lead acid battery is described herein. The system includes collecting one or more used lead acid batteries, collecting data related to the one or more lead acid batteries, and processing the one or more lead acid batteries. Processing the one or more lead acid batteries includes separate the batteries into lead, polymer, acid, and separator components and isolate the components. The lead and polymer are then recycled, and data is collected related to the recycled lead and recycled polymer. A new lead acid battery is created using the recycled lead and the recycled polymer and provided to a point of sale location.

Abstract: An adapter may be used to couple an imaging device, such as a smartphone, to an optical device such as a telescope. The adapter may have an optical device mounting feature that mounts the adapter to the optical device, an imaging device mounting feature that mounts the imaging device to the adapter, and a positioning mechanism that adjustably positions the imaging device mounting feature relative to the optical device mounting feature. The adapter may also have a joint, distinct from the positioning mechanism, configured to move the optical device mounting feature between a stowed (e.g., “folded”) configuration, in which the optical device mounting feature is positioned alongside the imaging device support surface, and a deployed (e.g., “unfolded”) configuration, in which a camera of the imaging device is positionable, using positioning mechanism, in alignment with the optical device mounting feature with the imaging device mounted on the imaging device mounting feature.

Abstract: A work machine comprising a trench measurement system for measuring a trench depth and trench angle during a trench digging operation is disclosed. The work machine comprises a range finder system mounted on the boom and includes a plurality of rangefinders, each rangefinder includes a beam device configured to determine a distance of a plurality of rays irradiated from the beam device to a trench floor. An on-board controller is configured to calculate the trench depth from data received by the range finder system on the boom, the sensor assembly, the boom position on the working mechanism, and attributes of the work machine. A method for measuring a trench depth and trench angle associated with a trench digging operation with range finders mounted on the boom of a work machine is also disclosed.

Abstract: A machine control system controls operation of any one of a plurality of interchangeable power sources mounted on a machine. The machine includes an undercarriage supporting ground engagement members that propel the machine and an upper structure rotatably supported on the undercarriage. The upper structure includes a swing frame that supports an operator cab, an interchangeable power source, hydraulic components, and electrical components. A processor processes inputs, outputs and operating characteristics specific to each of the plurality of power sources, and standardizes the power output by each of the power sources to provide a normalized, consistent control and operation of systems of the machine regardless of which of the power sources is mounted on the machine.

Abstract: A machine is adapted for operation powered by any one of a plurality of interchangeable power sources. The machine may include an undercarriage configured for supporting ground engagement members that propel the machine and an upper structure rotatably supported on the undercarriage. The upper structure may include a swing frame, with the swing frame supporting an operator cab, any one of the plurality of interchangeable power sources, hydraulic components, electrical components, and a counterweight disposed at a first end of the swing frame. The counterweight may include a hollowed out portion facing toward the swing frame. The hollowed out portion of the counterweight may be centrally aligned with a center core portion of the swing frame configured for supporting any one of the plurality of interchangeable power sources, with the one power source being partially accommodated within the hollowed out portion of the counterweight.

Abstract: A non-intrusive electrical current detector system and method is disclosed. In one example, the system includes a magnetic field sensing device and a controller. The system provides a user with a way to monitor the running status of an electrical device, without the need to make electrical connections or separating conductors in a multi-conductor cable.

Abstract: A swing motion control system for an earth-moving machine may include a closed loop hydraulic circuit including a hydrostatic swing pump fluidly coupled to at least one hydraulic swing motor configured to control a swing mechanism of the earth-moving machine, a pressure control device configured to control the pressure of fluid supplied to the hydrostatic swing pump for control of the pressure output by the pump, and a controller.