Abstract: A device and method for dispensing air and/or sealant to a tire of a vehicle. Power supply for the air compressor is obtained via powered USB instead of the typical 12 V cigarette lighter connector. The position of the tire which is being inflated can also be determined via the data interface of the USB port. By communication between a compressor control module and the vehicle systems interface, the compressor can automatically switch off when the recommended tire pressure has been reached. The control module can be located in the USB power cord plug, and can provide for changes in voltage to the compressor to maximize power and inflation rate and/or efficiency.

Abstract: A cabinet for storing hygiene products in a shower/bath enclosure is provided. The cabinet comprising a rectangular exterior formed by a top face, a bottom face, a rear face, a first side face and a second side face surrounding an interior cavity. The top face and the bottom face are sloped. The bottom face has drain holes at a rear of the bottom face. Shelving tracks horizontally aligned, with the shelves optionally coupled to the shelving tracks and having drain holes. A first door attached to the first side face via hinges and having a recessed handle at a base of the first door. A second door attached to the second side face via hinges and having a recessed handle at a base of the second door. The first and second door pressure fitted and flush with the exterior and coupling members optionally coupled to slots on the rear face.

Abstract: A device and method for dispensing air and/or sealant to a tire of a vehicle. Power supply for the air compressor is obtained via powered USB instead of the typical 12 V cigarette lighter connector. The position of the tire which is being inflated can also be determined via the data interface of the USB port. By communication between a compressor control module and the vehicle systems interface, the compressor can automatically switch off when the recommended tire pressure has been reached. The control module can be located in the USB power cord plug, and can provide for changes in voltage to the compressor to maximize power and inflation rate and/or efficiency.

Abstract: A web-adjustment clamp includes a main body including a first lateral channel, a second lateral channel, a fold channel, and an exit channel. The first lateral channel, the second lateral channel, the fold channel, and the exit channel are configured to accept, have passed through, and retain a first webbing. The fold channel may be further configured to accept, have passed through, and retain a second webbing. In at least one embodiment, a locking door is pivotally coupled to the main body. The locking door is configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position. The first webbing is adjustable in relation to the web-adjustment clamp when the locking door is in the open position, and locked in place when the locking door is in the closed position.

Abstract: An article management clip includes a body having a tab, a first arm extending from the tab, a second arm extending from the tab, and a first member connecting the first arm with the second arm. The tab has a securement nub, and the body includes a resilient material.

Abstract: A device and method for dispensing air and/or sealant to a tire of a vehicle. Power supply for the air compressor is obtained via powered USB instead of the typical 12 V cigarette lighter connector. The position of the tire which is being inflated can also be determined via the data interface of the USB port. By communication between compressor and the vehicle systems interface, the compressor can automatically switch off when the recommended tire pressure has been reached.

Abstract: A device and method for dispensing air and/or sealant to a tire of a vehicle. Power supply for the air compressor is obtained via powered USB instead of the typical 12 V cigarette lighter connector. The position of the tire which is being inflated can also be determined via the data interface of the USB port. By communication between compressor and the vehicle systems interface, the compressor can automatically switch off when the recommended tire pressure has been reached.

Abstract: A locking slide clip includes a C-shaped body and a door. The C-shaped body defines an opening in communication with a slot. The door is pivotably engaged with the C-shaped body opposite the slot and includes a protrusion.

Abstract: An article management clip includes a body having a tab, a first arm extending from the tab, a second arm extending from the tab, and a bar connecting the first arm with the second arm. The tab comprises a planar surface and a securement nub, and the body comprises a resilient material.

Abstract: A web-adjustment clamp includes a main body including a first lateral channel, a second lateral channel, a fold channel, and an exit channel. The first lateral channel, the second lateral channel, the fold channel, and the exit channel are configured to accept, have passed through, and retain a first webbing. The fold channel may be further configured to accept, have passed through, and retain a second webbing. In at least one embodiment, a locking door is pivotally coupled to the main body. The locking door is configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position. The first webbing is adjustable in relation to the web-adjustment clamp when the locking door is in the open position, and locked in place when the locking door is in the closed position.

Abstract: A device and method for dispensing air and/or sealant to a tire of a vehicle. Power supply for the air compressor is obtained via powered USB instead of the typical 12 V cigarette lighter connector. The position of the tire which is being inflated can also be determined via the data interface of the USB port. By communication between compressor and the vehicle systems interface, the compressor can automatically switch off when the recommended tire pressure has been reached.

Abstract: A locking slide clip includes a C-shaped body and a door. The C-shaped body defines an opening in communication with a slot. The door is pivotably engaged with the C-shaped body opposite the slot and includes a protrusion.

Abstract: A method implemented by a wearable performance measurement system, for determining and communicating a performance measure, includes selecting a mode of operation of the wearable performance measurement system from a plurality of configured modes of operations. Each mode of operation has a corresponding configured performance measure and configured feedback technique. At least one of the configured performance measure or the configured feedback technique is different for each mode of operation. The method also includes using a set of sensors of the wearable performance measurement system to detect at least one physical movement of a person. The method further includes, determining a type of physical activity from the at least one detected physical movement, and determining a performance measure corresponding to the selected mode of operation. The method also includes communicating an indication of the determined performance measure using the feedback technique corresponding to the selected mode of operation.

Abstract: Signal amplifiers having a non-linear transfer function. A high speed (high bandwidth) circuit with a non-linear transfer function over a limited range of input signal is provided. By appropriate choice of components, the non-linear transfer function can be used to accurately approximate any monotonic function such as a square root transfer function. In another aspect, a piecewise non-linear circuit arrangement using a set of non-linear sub-circuits is provided to accurately generate a desired non-linear transfer function over an extended dynamic range of input signal. In one implementation of such a circuit, each of the sub-circuits approximates the desired non-linear function over a portion of the input range.

Abstract: A device for dynamically biasing an ion optic element, for example, in a mass spectrometer. The device includes a voltage source, a first ion optical element coupled with the voltage source, a second ion optical element resistively coupled with the first ion optical element; and a pulse generator capacitively coupled with the second ion optical element. The pulse generator is configured to apply a series of pulses to the second ion optical element. In steady state operation, a dynamic voltage bias is generated between the first ion optical element and the second ion optical element. The dynamic voltage bias is controllable by controlling the characteristics of the applied pulses, such as the pulse width, pulse amplitude, and pulse repetition rate of the applied pulses.

Abstract: Signal amplifiers having a non-linear transfer function. A high speed (high bandwidth) circuit with a non-linear transfer function over a limited range of input signal is provided. By appropriate choice of components, the non-linear transfer function can be used to accurately approximate any monotonic function such as a square root transfer function. In another aspect, a piecewise non-linear circuit arrangement using a set of non-linear sub-circuits is provided to accurately generate a desired non-linear transfer function over an extended dynamic range of input signal. In one implementation of such a circuit, each of the sub-circuits approximates the desired non-linear function over a portion of the input range.

Abstract: Laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometer (“LDI-TOF-MS”) devices, and methods, that accurately measure the mass of analytes contained in a sample and which also measure the quantities of analytes present in a sample in a consistent manner from instrument-to-instrument and over time on a single instrument. In particular, the invention provides LDI-TOF-MS devices and methods in which: 1) the energy of the laser pulse and the area of the sample illuminated (fluence) is consistent and controlled so as to produce consistent conditions for analyte desorption and ionization; 2) the mass analyzer behaves in a reproducible manner; and 3) the detection system produces a signal that consistently represents the arrival of ions of different masses.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rastering a series of illumination pulses across the surface of a sample under investigation in a mass spectrometer system so as to create a two dimensional illumination pattern (raster pattern) on the sample. A probe interface that engages a probe is configured to translate the probe along a first direction, and a pulse deflection mechanism is configured to vary the pulse-probe intersect position along a second direction. A control system, implementing a rastering algorithm, provides control signals to the pulse deflection mechanism to adjust the pulse path and the probe translation mechanism to adjust the probe position so that each illumination pulse impinges on one of a plurality of addressable locations on the sample. The resulting raster pattern may cover the entire sample or one or more portions of the sample, depending on the spot size and the displacement distances for each pulse along the first and second directions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for prioritizing transfer of information between an IP network information resource and a client of the IP network. The method includes receiving an information request by the IP network information resource from the client, determining a priority of transfer of a response through the IP network based upon information associated with the request and prioritizing and sending the response from the information resource to the client by using IP network prioritization mechanisms to give the response the determined relative transfer priority. The apparatus preferably includes an IP network information resource, a memory, and a reverse web proxy.