Abstract: A ganged connector assembly includes: a housing; a plurality of first coaxial connectors mounted in the housing; a plurality of first coaxial cables, each attached to a respective one of the plurality of first coaxial connectors; and a second coaxial cable electrically connected with a first one of the first coaxial connectors, the second coaxial cable configured to transmit AISG signals to the first one of the first coaxial connectors.

Abstract: An auto thermal valve (ATV) for dual mode passive cooling flow modulation according to an embodiment includes: a gas flow inlet port; a gas flow outlet port; a temperature dependent expandable element; a rod coupled to the temperature expandable element; and a valve disc coupled to a distal end of the rod, the temperature dependent expandable element displacing the valve disc in response to a change in temperature; wherein the valve disc is displaced away from a valve seat by the temperature dependent expandable element at temperatures above and below a range of temperatures to allow a flow of cooling gas to pass from the gas flow inlet port to the gas flow outlet port.

Abstract: A handheld device for locating a foreign body in or beneath a patient's skin comprises one or more sensors that each generate a magnetic or electromagnetic field and a signal reflecting the location and/or size and/or depth of a foreign body and a processor that receives and processes each signal and generates a signal to an operatively connected display. The display that receives the display signal shows the location and/or size and/or depth of the foreign object.

Abstract: A communication and control system for enabling and controlling communications for execution of one or more tasks, functions, and/or operations within a facility can include devices that utilize disparate operating systems and/or software programs, and engines resident on or accessed by the devices. The engines be can operable to access one or more device-neutral workflows that have a set of instructions for directing performance of a selected one or more of the tasks, functions, and/or operations to be performed at the facility. The engines further can translate and communicate the set of instructions to initiate and cause the devices to carry out the set of instructions thereon and enable the devices to perform or execute the selected tasks, functions, and/or operations at the facility.

Abstract: An auto thermal valve (ATV) for dual mode passive cooling flow modulation according to an embodiment includes: a gas flow inlet port; a gas flow outlet port; a temperature dependent expandable element; a rod coupled to the temperature expandable element; and a valve disc coupled to a distal end of the rod, the temperature dependent expandable element displacing the valve disc in response to a change in temperature; wherein the valve disc is displaced away from a valve seat by the temperature dependent expandable element at temperatures above and below a range of temperatures to allow a flow of cooling gas to pass from the gas flow inlet port to the gas flow outlet port.

Abstract: A picking method includes having in a mobile device data and an application running on the mobile device. An order made up of a number of items to be picked from the warehouse is communicated from a host to a client application of the mobile device. The mobile device provides instructions of a sequence of locations to pick and the items to be picked at each location without further communications from the host. A corresponding picking system is provided.

Abstract: A picking method includes having in a mobile device data and an application running on the mobile device. An order made up of a number of items to be picked from the warehouse is communicated from a host to a client application of the mobile device. The mobile device provides instructions of a sequence of locations to pick and the items to be picked at each location without further communications from the host. A corresponding picking system is provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a combination bulk container and pallet having an assembled configuration and a collapsed configuration. In one embodiment, the combination bulk container and pallet includes: a pallet including a bottom tray, a material supporter, and a plurality of support legs positioned between the bottom tray and the material supporter; a collapsible sidewall structure having a collapsed configuration when the combination bulk container and pallet is in the collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration when the combination bulk container and pallet is in the assembled configuration; and a cover. When the combination bulk container and pallet is in the collapsed configuration, the cover covers the sidewall structure (which is in the collapsed configuration). When the combination bulk container and pallet is in the assembled configuration, the cover covers a material holding area defined by the sidewall structure (which is in the expanded configuration) and the material supporter.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention takes the form of a seal that may substantially reduce cross-shank leakage between components mounted on a shaft. Embodiments of the seal may be connected to a wide variety of rotatable components including, but not limited to, compressor blades, turbine buckets, or the like.

Abstract: A light emitting insect trap comprising an insect attracting mechanism, a support framework, a suction producing mechanism, at least one section of netting, a releasable fastening device, a plurality of fan guards and a mounting means. The insect attracting mechanism is preferably a plurality of light emitting devices. Once the insects are attracted to the proximity of the insect trap by the light emitting devices the insects are drawn into the insect trap by the downdraft generated by the suction producing mechanism. The suction producing mechanism is preferably a propeller blade fan. Once the insects are drawn into the insect trap they are collected in a section of netting that is attached to the support framework of the insect trap. The releasable fastening device allows access into the netting so that the collected insects may be disposed.

Abstract: A light emitting insect trap comprising an insect attracting mechanism, a support framework, a suction producing mechanism, at least one section of netting, a releasable fastening device, a plurality of fan guards and a mounting means. The insect attracting mechanism is preferably a plurality of light emitting devices. Once the insects are attracted to the proximity of the insect trap by the light emitting devices the insects are drawn into the insect trap by the downdraft generated by the suction producing mechanism. The suction producing mechanism is preferably a propeller blade fan. Once the insects are drawn into the insect trap they are collected in a section of netting that is attached to the support framework of the insect trap. The releasable fastening device allows access into the netting so that the collected insects may be disposed.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a protection group. The protection group includes components, a signal bus, including segments and connectors, that couple the components. The components also include a plurality of working components, and a protection component. Each connector is included in a working component. Each segment couples two adjacent components. The signal bus is terminated by the protection component. A method comprises generating a first signal from a plurality of working components. The first signal is analyzed by a protection component to determine if any working component is improperly functioning. The protection component transmits a second signal to the plurality of the working components to turn off an improperly functioning working component. Data signals are routed by coupling the improperly functioning working component through a signal bus to the protection component. The data signals are processed by the protection component.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of trimming a thermoformed film comprising the following steps. A Thermoplastic flexible film is placed within a frame. The film and frame are heated sufficiently to make the film pliable. The film and frame are moved to a position adjacent a forming mandrel. The forming mandrel is moved against the film and causes the film to conform to the shape of the mandrel. After the film has fully conformed to the shape of the mandrel, the mandrel and film are moved to a trimming station. Knives on the trimming station contact and cut the film. It is also desirable that the knives be mounted on actuators to move them from extended to retracted positions. A plurality of knives are used to trim around a three-dimensional article.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a film-covered flange having the following steps. An injection molding press having a mold cavity and a core receives a pre-molded thermoformed film. The film is formed to have an in-turned flange portion that will form the covering for the final article. The film is placed within the mold cavity. The core has a slide movable between retracted and extended positions. The slide is retracted and the core is moved within the mold cavity. After the press is closed the slide is moved from the retracted position to the extended position. The slide includes a recessed portion that lies opposite the flange portion to create a space therebetween. A molten plastic material is injected into the space. The plastic material adheres to the flange portion and forms an article having a covered flange.

Abstract: In a first controller that runs a first control algorithm and a first interrupt service, wherein the first control algorithm includes a first series of commands repeatedly executed in sequence, wherein the first interrupt service performs a second series of commands when the first interrupt service is triggered, wherein the first controller includes a first free running counter with a counter timer value that repeatedly increments and resets when the counter timer overflows, a data communication method comprising the steps of: in each sequential execution of the first series of commands: reading a data signal to be transmitted; responsive to the data signal, computing an on-time; setting a first edge of a serial transmission signal; and loading a register with a value equal to a sum of the first counter value and the on time; independent of the first series of commands: comparing the first counter value to the register value; when the first counter value equals the register value, triggering the first interru

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a film-coated article by the following steps. A pre-molded film having a backing surface and a decorative surface is formed in the shape of the molded article. The film includes an opening that allows the molted plastic to pass through the film. The film is placed within a mold press having a mold with a cavity surface and a movable core. The mold includes an resin inlet with an inlet surface. The film is placed on the mold with the decorative surface juxtaposed the mold. The opening on the film overlies the resin inlet. The mold is closed and the film held securely in place against the inlet surface. A molten plastic material is injected through the resin inlet. The plastic material passes through the film and fuses to the backing surface. After the article has cooled, the press is opened. The molded article is retained on the core and removed from the press.

Abstract: A tractor type motor vehicle is provided with a two compartment front end assembly, one compartment being an engine enclosure and the second compartment being a heat exchanger compartment. Each compartment is evacuated by a separate fan that directs air to a common discharge opening between the two compartments. Improved cooling and noise control are realized by the utilization of the invention.

Abstract: A horizontally adjustable seat support may be rotated 180.degree. to lock in either a forward facing position or a rearward facing position. A latching mechanism restricts frame movement from horizontal or pivotable movement but may be partially displaced for free horizontal adjustment without releasing the pivotable lock.Horizontal seat tracks may engage the lower or alternatively the upper portions of rollers carried between the seat tracks, depending on the lateral position of the seat frame.

Abstract: A boom assembly for a loader that is pivotally mounted on a tractor. The assembly includes a pair of boom arms which are pivotally connected at one end of the tractor. The arms are fabricated from two C-channels which are welded together. The arms have aligned inside apertures sized to accept a tube which is rigidly connected to both channels. The assembly is completed when a cross tie member envelopes the tubes and is rigidly secured to the inner C-channels.