Abstract: The present application describes an automated inventory control system that comprises a storage device, a sensing system, a data storage, and one or more processors. The storage device includes a plurality of storage locations for storing objects. The sensing system is configured to associate the storage device with a first location and with a second location. The data storage is configured to store configurable data of the storage device. The one or more processors are configured to send configurable data corresponding to the first location to the storage device in response to receiving information associating the storage device with the first location from the sensing system. In response to receiving information associating the storage device with the second location from the sensing system, the one or more processors are configured to send configurable data corresponding to the second location to the storage device.

Abstract: A powered fastener driver includes a driver blade movable from a top-dead-center position to a bottom-dead-center position for driving a fastener into a workpiece, a drive unit for providing torque to move the driver blade toward the top-dead-center position, and a rotary lifter engageable with the driver blade. The lifter having a body and a drive pin coupled to the body. A roller is positioned on the drive pin and engages with a tooth of the driver blade when moving the driver blade from the bottom-dead-center position toward the top-dead-center position. The roller includes a first engagement section that receives an end portion of the tooth and a second engagement section. An engagement member engages the second engagement section for aligning the first engagement section of the roller with the end portion of the tooth to facilitate meshing between the end portion of the tooth and the roller.

Abstract: An inventory control system for managing and transporting a subset of tools from a plurality of storage containers. Each of the plurality of storage containers can comprise a plurality of storage locations. Each storage location can store objects, wherein the objects can rest in a tray. Each storage location can comprise at least one image sensing device configured to capture image data of the plurality of storage locations. Each storage location can comprise a data processor configured to receive information representing captured images of the storage locations and data representing the usage or status of the objects associated with the images. The system can further comprise a portable container comprising a plurality of supplemental locations for storing the objects containers. The portable container can be configured to communicate with the plurality of storage locations and configured to reconcile objects shared between the portable container and the plurality of storage containers.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed of a solution of a resinous carrier and at least two compounds which thermoparticulate at different temperatures between 60.degree. and 200.degree. C. A coating is made by applying the composition to a portion of an electrical apparatus exposed to a gas stream. As the temperature of the coating increases the compound therein thermoparticulate. The time between which the compounds thermoparticulate indicates the rate of rise of the temperature and analysis of the products of thermoparticulation indicates the location of the coating in the electrical apparatus. Alternatively, the coating can consist of several layers with a thermoparticulating compound in each layer which thermoparticulates at different temperatures.

Abstract: Electrical apparatus cooled with a stream of hydrogen gas is protected from overheating by applying a coating to a portion of the apparatus which is exposed to the gas stream. The coating contains a compound which decomposes between 80.degree. and 200.degree. C. to produce a gas detectable by a monitor. The monitor detects gases heavier than hydrogen in the gas stream and sounds an alarm when they are present.

Abstract: Stereo-regular polymers are produced by forming a moving stream of gaseous monomer having an electric dipole moment, irradiating the monomer with monochromatic light of a wavelength suitable for activating it, and orientating the activated monomer in an electric field. The activated, oriented monomer then polymerizes to form a stereo-regular polymer.Alternatively, a monomer of the general formula ##STR1## can be used, where at least one of the R groups, the resonating R group, forms an electric dipole moment with the remainder of the monomer. The monomer is then irradiated with a monochromatic light beam having a frequency which resonates with a harmonic frequency resulting from the bond between the resonating R group and the remainder of the monomer. Activation of that particular bond on that particular type of monomer results in a stereo-regular polymer.For best results, however, the two methods are combined.

Abstract: Stereo-regular polymers are produced by forming a moving stream of gaseous monomer having an electric dipole moment, irradiating the monomer with monochromatic light of a wavelength suitable for activating it, and orientating the activated monomer in an electric field. The activated, orientated monomer then polymerizes to form a stereo-regular polymer.Alternatively, a monomer of the general formula ##STR1## can be used, where at least one of the R groups, the resonating R group, forms an electric dipole moment with the remainder of the monomer. The monomer is then irradiated with a monochromatic light beam having a frequency which resonates with a harmonic frequency resulting from the bond between the resonating R group and the remainder of the monomer. Activation of that particular bond on that particular type of monomer results in a stereo-regular polymer.For best results, however, the two methods are combined.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed of a solution of a resinous carrier and at least two compounds which thermoparticulate at different temperatures between 60.degree. and 200.degree. C. A coating is made by applying the composition to a portion of an electrical apparatus exposed to a gas stream. As the temperature of the coating increases the compounds therein thermoparticulate. The time between which the compounds thermoparticulate indicates the rate of rise of the temperature and analysis of the products of thermoparticulation indicates the location of the coating in the electrical apparatus. Alternatively, the coating can consist of several layers with a thermoparticulating compound in each layer which thermoparticulates at different temperatures.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed of an N-thiophthalimide, a resinous carrier, and a solvent. The composition is applied to a portion of an electrical apparatus which is exposed to a gas stream. The solvent in the composition is evaporated to produce a thermoparticulating coating. When the electrical apparatus overheats the N-thiophthalimide in the coating forms particles in the gas stream which are detected by a monitor.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed of a non-metallic, non-ionic organo-sulfur compound, a resinous carrier, and a solvent. The composition is applied to a portion of an electrical apparatus which is exposed to a gas stream. The solvent in the composition is evaporated to produce a thermoparticulating coating. When the electrical apparatus overheats, the organo-sulfur compound in the coating forms particles in the gas stream which are detected by the monitor.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed of a cyanoethylated compound, a resinous carrier, and a solvent. The composition is applied to a portion of an electrical apparatus which is exposed to a gas stream. The solvent in the composition is evaporated to produce a thermoparticulating coating. When the electrical apparatus overheats, the cyanoethylated compound in the coating forms particles in the gas stream which are detected by a monitor.

Abstract: Electrical apparatus cooled with a stream of hydrogen gas is protected from overheating by applying a coating to a portion of the apparatus which is exposed to the gas stream. The coating contains a compound which decomposes between 80.degree. and 200.degree. C. to produce a gas detectable by a monitor. The monitor detects gases heavier than hydrogen in the gas stream and sounds an alarm when they are present.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed of a carboxylic acid, a resinous carrier, and a solvent. The composition is applied to a portion of an electrical apparatus which is exposed to a gas stream. The solvent in the composition is evaporated to produce a thermoparticulating coating. When the electrical apparatus overheats the carboxylic acid in the coating forms particles in the gas stream which are detected by the monitor.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed of malonic acid, a resinous carrier, and a solvent. The composition is applied to a portion of an electrical apparatus which is exposed to a fluid stream. The solvent in the composition is evaporated to produce a thermo-particulating coating. When the electrical apparatus overheats the malonic acid in the coating forms particles in the fluid stream which are detected by a monitor.

Abstract: An on-line apparatus and method of using particulography as a technique for detecting and locating overheated material such as insulation within a gas-cooled dynamoelectric machine is disclosed. This technique detects the presence of and identifies the origin of thermoparticulates in a gas stream which are produced by thermal degradation of materials. The gas cooling system is continuously monitored by a gas stream monitor and upon the detection of thermoparticulates in the gas stream, the gas stream is diverted through a particulate collection chamber for entrapment of a sample of the thermoparticulates. The sample is then isolated from the gas cooling system and a flow of clean gas is forced through the sample while the collection chamber is heated at a predetermined rate. Heating the collection chamber will cause reparticulation of the thermoparticulates which are carried to a gas stream monitor located downstream by the flowing gas.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed of a urea compound, a resinous carrier, and a solvent. The composition is applied to a portion of an electrical apparatus which is exposed to a gas stream. The solvent in the composition is evaporated to produce a thermoparticulating coating. When the electrical apparatus overheats the urea compound in the coating forms particles in the gas stream which are detected by the monitor.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed of malonic acid, a resinous carrier, and a solvent. The composition is applied to a portion of an electrical apparatus which is exposed to a fluid stream. The solvent in the composition is evaporated to produce a thermo-particulating coating. When the electrical apparatus overheats the malonic acid in the coating forms particles in the fluid stream which are detected by a monitor.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed of metallic carboxylate, a resinous carrier, and a solvent. The composition is applied to a portion of an electrical apparatus which is exposed to a gas stream. The solvent in the composition is evaporated to produce a thermoparticulating coating. When the electrical apparatus overheats the metallic carboxylate in the coating forms particles in the gas stream which are detected by a monitor.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed of a sulfonic acid or amine salt thereof, a resinous carrier, and a solvent. The composition is applied to a portion of an electrical apparatus which is exposed to a gas stream. The solvent in the composition is evaporated to produce a thermoparticulating coating. When the electrical apparatus overheats the sulfonic acid or amine sulfonate in the coating forms particles in the gas stream which are detected by a monitor.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed of a non-metallic, non-ionic organo-sulfur compound, a resinous carrier, and a solvent. The composition is applied to a portion of an electrical apparatus which is exposed to a gas stream. The solvent in the composition is evaporated to produce a thermoparticulating coating. When the electrical apparatus overheats, the organo-sulfur compound in the coating forms particles in the gas stream which are detected by the monitor.