Abstract: Systems and methods are for determining and/or forecasting local atmospheric stability and/or turbulence. This information can be used to inform decisions regarding crop spraying, such as whether the atmospheric conditions are sufficiently turbulent to avoid airborne spray fines drifting in an undesirable manner. For example, a spray drift hazard alert system can include a data logger. The data logger is configured to: receive local meteorological observation data from one or more sensors at a location, analyze the data to determine a local vertical turbulence characteristic indicative of a current level of vertical turbulence at the location, compare the vertical turbulence characteristic with a predetermined threshold of the vertical turbulence characteristic, and transmit information to a client device indicating whether local meteorological conditions are suitable for crop spraying based on the comparison between the vertical turbulence characteristic and the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A joint for connecting a center wing box to a bulkhead of an aircraft. The joint includes a flex angle member with a first section shaped to abut against and be connected to the center wing box, a second section shaped to abut against and be connected to a first side of the deck of the bulkhead, and an intermediate rounded corner positioned between the first and second sections. First support members are attached to the center wing box at first pins and support a first side of the second section of the flex angle member. Second support members are attached to the web of the bulkhead at second pins and support a second side of the second section of the flex angle member. The first support members are positioned on a first side of the deck of the bulkhead and the second support members are positioned on an opposing second side of the deck.

Abstract: Systems and methods are for determining and/or forecasting local atmospheric stability and/or turbulence. This information can be used to inform decisions regarding crop spraying, such as whether the atmospheric conditions are sufficiently turbulent to avoid airborne spray fines drifting in an undesirable manner. For example, a spray drift hazard alert system can include a data logger. The data logger is configured to: receive local meteorological observation data from one or more sensors at a location, analyze the data to determine a local vertical turbulence characteristic indicative of a current level of vertical turbulence at the location, compare the vertical turbulence characteristic with a predetermined threshold of the vertical turbulence characteristic, and transmit information to a client device indicating whether local meteorological conditions are suitable for crop spraying based on the comparison between the vertical turbulence characteristic and the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A system and devices for guiding flexible corrugated hoses in industrial and robotic applications, where it is common to require tubing and electrical cables to be routed to various locations. A device for guiding such flexible hoses is described, comprising a rigid tube for containing a length of flexible corrugated hose and a spring element. A first end of the spring is fixed to an end of the tube, and a second end of the spring is fixed to an end of the flexible corrugated hose. The flexible corrugated hose may be drawn out of the tube against the force of the spring element, the spring element urging the flexible hose to return to a home position.

Abstract: System and method for communicating with and controlling a test device. Receiving user input via a system GUI to start a test. In response to the user input, providing by the communication controller a display URL of a resource associated with the test device. Displaying content of the resource nested within the system GUI by a browser. Sending a start instruction to start a test to the test device. Receiving by the communication controller test data from the test device and one of displaying an indication of the test data in the system GUI and storing the test data.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for producing a printable film comprising: providing a web of film; at a first location subjecting at least a first surface of the film web to a modified atmosphere dielectric barrier discharge (MADBD) treatment; winding the film web onto a reel; transporting the wound film web to a second location; unwinding the film web from the reel; and subjecting the first surface of the film to corona treatment. The invention also concerns printed films obtainable by the process of the invention, and articles of packaging and/or labeling made from such films.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to facilitate task management with a chronologically-ordered task history such that a user may more readily determine the status of various tasks and may efficiently interact therewith. The method, apparatus and computer program product may provide for notification of a communication event to be integrated into the chronologically-ordered task history so as to provide a visible reminder to the user of recent communication events. In the context of a method, a chronologically-ordered task history may be caused to be presented. The chronologically-ordered task history may include task representations of a plurality of respective tasks with the task representations being ordered chronologically based upon user interaction therewith. The method may also include receiving a communication event from another party and causing notification of the communication event to be provided, such as by by modifying the chronologically-ordered task history.

Abstract: System and method for communicating with and controlling a test device. Receiving user input via a system GUI to start a test. In response to the user input, providing by the communication controller a display URL of a resource associated with the test device. Displaying content of the resource nested within the system GUI by a browser. Sending a start instruction to start a test to the test device. Receiving by the communication controller test data from the test device and one of displaying an indication of the test data in the system GUI and storing the test data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and devices for guiding flexible corrugated hoses in industrial and robotic applications, where it is common to require tubing and electrical cables to be routed to various locations. A device for guiding such flexible hoses is described, comprising a rigid tube for containing a length of flexible corrugated hose and a spring element. A first end of the spring is fixed to an end of the tube, and a second end of the spring is fixed to an end of the flexible corrugated hose. The flexible corrugated hose may be drawn out of the tube against the force of the spring element, in a longitudinal direction. A fitting for a robotic arm is also described, comprising an arc-shaped wall comprising a portion of a cylinder wall, with first and second plates fixed to top and bottom edges of the arc-shaped wall. The first and second plates of this device may be mounted within a joint of a robotic arm.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for producing a food contact approvable, printable film comprising: providing a web of film having a width of at least about 1 cm and/or a length of at least 1 m and/or a weight of at least about 1 g and having a food-contactable surface; at a first location subjecting at least a first surface of the film web to a modified atmosphere dielectric barrier discharge (MADBD) treatment; winding the film web onto a reel; transporting the wound film web to a second location; unwinding the film web from the reel; and subjecting the first surface of the film to corona treatment. The invention also concerns printed films obtainable by the process of the invention, and articles of packaging and/or labelling made from such films.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for in-mould labelling of an article with a film, wherein at least a first surface of the film is plasma treated. The invention also concerns in-mould labelled articles obtainable by the process of the invention.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to facilitate task management with a chronologically-ordered task history such that a user may more readily determine the status of various tasks and may efficiently interact therewith. The method, apparatus and computer program product may provide for notification of a communication event to be integrated into the chronologically-ordered task history so as to provide a visible reminder to the user of recent communication events. In the context of a method, a chronologically-ordered task history may be caused to be presented. The chronologically-ordered task history may include task representations of a plurality of respective tasks with the task representations being ordered chronologically based upon user interaction therewith. The method may also include receiving a communication event from another party and causing notification of the communication event to be provided, such as by by modifying the chronologically-ordered task history.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for producing a printable film comprising: providing a web of film; at a first location subjecting at least a first surface of the film web to a modified atmosphere dielectric barrier discharge (MADBD) treatment; winding the film web onto a reel; transporting the wound film web to a second location; unwinding the film web from the reel; and subjecting the first surface of the film to corona treatment. The invention also concerns printed films obtainable by the process of the invention, and articles of packaging and/or labeling made from such films.

Abstract: There is herein described apparatus capable of measuring load and load movement. More particularly, there is described apparatus capable of measuring both load and load movement using at least one sensor located between an upper and lower floor structure.

Abstract: A vehicle load sensing system, said system comprising: at least one load sensor located on a vehicle; display means located on the vehicle; wherein the at least one load sensor is capable of measuring and/or monitoring the load being carried in the vehicle and displaying the measured/monitored level on the display means. The display means may further be a standard mobile phone that has a suitable wireless connection. The information transmitted to the display means may also be transmitted to a further information point allowing a central control of a number of vehicles.