Abstract: Reconfigurable water leaching modules are provided herein. These modules may comprise a plurality of dosing conduits and a plurality of leaching channels fluidly coupled to the dosing conduits where the leaching channels are reconfigurable from a first retracted position to a second extended position and where the leaching channels may hang downwardly from the dosing conduits in the second extended position.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems involving wastewater treatment systems are provided. The descriptions include a wastewater conduit with a pair of curved infiltrative surfaces. These curved infiltrative surfaces pass wastewater from within the conduit to outside of the conduit.

Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle having an internal combustion engine and an electrical machine operable as a traction motor with a manual transmission arranged between the engine and the driving wheels and a clutch between the engine and the transmission generates an acoustic notification signal to indicate a gear shift that would result in either an excessive or insufficient engine speed. A different acoustic tone may be provided for a gear shift that would result in excessive engine speed than a gear shift that would result in insufficient engine speed. The acoustic notification signal may be a simulated engine noise.

Abstract: A wastewater system is provided. The system includes channels and conduits for wastewater guidance and discharge. High aspect ratio channels and one or more distribution conduits are provided in the system such that wastewater, such as septic wastewater, is discharged from the system and into the system surroundings. The high aspect ratio channels are spaced apart from each other to allow for the discharge of the wastewater effluent from the system between the channels. The channels have a high height to width aspect ratio.

Abstract: Systems, methods, process, and article of manufacture regarding alignment orifice shields are provided. Shields can be configured to mate with leaching conduits in a certain configuration and can provide visual clues with regard to orientation as well as stability of installation for a pressurized or gravity-flow conduit. Methods of manufacture are also provided where manual or automated systems may be used for securing and adapting conduits to align with one or shields prior to or during installation of a leaching system.

Abstract: Treatment of wastewater containing contaminants is provided. More specifically, treating wastewater through capture and recirculation of percolated fluid effluent through and from one or more infiltration field systems is provided.

Abstract: Devices, processes, systems, and articles of manufacture adapted to treat contaminated fluid, such as organic wastewater, are described. These are described to include lifting contaminated fluids, treating contaminated fluids, or both, through gas application. In certain designs, gas, such as pressurized air, may be used to lift contaminated fluids, such as organic wastewater (i.e., water having contaminating organics of some kind, e.g. residential septic wastewater). In certain designs, gas, such as pressurized air, may also be used to treat fluids interfacing with the gas.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a control device for the remote control of a motor vehicle including a display device for visualizing the surroundings of the motor vehicle detected by motor vehicle sensors of the motor vehicle, and a motor vehicle symbol in a surrounding area of the motor vehicle. An input device inputs a desired parking position within the detected surrounding area of the motor vehicle by displacement of the motor vehicle symbol that is represented on the display device.

Abstract: Reconfigurable water leaching modules are provided herein. These modules may comprise a plurality of dosing conduits and a plurality of leaching channels fluidly coupled to the dosing conduits where the leaching channels are reconfigurable from a first retracted position to a second extended position and where the leaching channels may hang downwardly from the dosing conduits in the second extended position.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems involving high aspect ratio conduits are provided. These may involve a plurality of high aspect ratio leaching channels that may be spaced a predetermined distance apart from each other. The predetermined distance can facilitate backfilling of the volumes of adjacent high aspect ratio leaching channels. The backfill may be sand as well as other materials.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for teaching and/or evaluating driving behavior of a driver of an autonomous-capable vehicle. The vehicle is operated in a manual-control mode wherein a driver has manual control, and a communication device (audio speaker, visual display, etc.) issues an instruction to the driver to perform a task. As the driver is attempting to perform the task, a sensor monitors the driver's behavior. A driver instruction module (that interfaces with the vehicle's autonomous driving module) determines a deviation between the driver's behavior and a desired behavior to perform the task. If the deviation exceeds a permissible amount, the vehicle is placed under autonomous control (control is taken away from the driver) and the task is completed in a manner that is in accordance with the desired behavior.

Abstract: Wastewater leaching chambers and leaching channels are disclosed. The chambers may include a recess for receiving a wastewater supply, the recess serving to lower the overall height of the combined chamber and supply. The recess also configured to tightly seat the supply and form a gap therebetween. Leaching channels having a high aspect ratio may also be coupled to or otherwise in fluid communication with the chamber.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems involving high aspect ratio conduits are provided. These may involve a plurality of high aspect ratio leaching channels that may be spaced a predetermined distance apart from each other. The predetermined distance can facilitate backfilling of the volumes of adjacent high aspect ratio leaching channels. The backfill may be sand as well as other materials.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a control device for the remote control of a motor vehicle including a display device for visualizing the surroundings of the motor vehicle detected by motor vehicle sensors of the motor vehicle, and a motor vehicle symbol in a surrounding area of the motor vehicle. An input device inputs a desired parking position within the detected surrounding area of the motor vehicle by displacement of the motor vehicle symbol that is represented on the display device.

Abstract: A leach field form comprising: a container with an open bottom and an open top, and four exterior walls of a first height, and at least one interior wall; at least one geonet volume with an open bottom and an open top located in the container; at least one granular volume with an open bottom and an open top located in the container; and where any of the at least one geonet volumes is separated from any adjacent granular volume by an interior wall. A method of making a leach field using a leach field form comprising: digging a trench; placing a leach field form in the trench; backfilling the trench, allowing backfill to fill any granular volumes in the form; inserting geonet into geonet volume located in the form; and removing the form from the trench.

Abstract: Processes and systems for treatment of wastewater are provided. Some of these systems and processes flow wastewater from an upright infiltrative surface into sand or other soil between opposing infiltrative surfaces and provide for aerobic treatment of the wastewater in the sand or other soil between the opposing infiltrative surfaces. Some of these systems and processes may employ spacing connectors positioned and configured to connect neighboring infiltrative channels.

Abstract: Wastewater settlement and purification are described. These descriptions include purification of organically contaminated wastewater in aerobically maintained processes and anaerobically maintained processes. The wastewater may flow from aerobic processing zones to anaerobic processing zones to subsequent anaerobic or aerobic processing zones. Anaerobic processing may be promoted by accumulating the wastewater above a barrier and then flowing the wastewater below a curtain and then back up and over edges of the barrier for subsequent purification, discharge, environmental recharge and/or reuse.

Abstract: Processes and systems for treatment of wastewater are provided. Some of these systems and processes flow wastewater from an upright infiltrative surface into sand or other soil between opposing infiltrative surfaces and provide for aerobic treatment of the wastewater in the sand or other soil between the opposing infiltrative surfaces. Some of these systems and processes may employ spacing connectors positioned and configured to connect neighboring infiltrative channels.

Abstract: Processes and systems for treatment of wastewater are provided. Some of these systems and processes flow wastewater from an upright infiltrative surface into sand or other soil between opposing infiltrative surfaces and provide for aerobic treatment of the wastewater in the sand or other soil between the opposing infiltrative surfaces. Some of these systems and processes may employ spacing connectors positioned and configured to connect neighboring infiltrative channels.

Abstract: Treatment of wastewater containing contaminants is provided. More specifically, treating wastewater through capture and recirculation of percolated fluid effluent through and from one or more infiltration field systems is provided.