Abstract: The Garage Air-N-Vac Station is an integrated wall-mounted vacuum, blower, and air compressor. The integrated system includes provisions for wall-mounting, tool and accessory storage, a wand hanger, and hose hangers for the combined vacuum/blower hose as well as the compressed air hose. The vacuum and blower sections of the machine are powered by a combination vacuum/blower motor, with the vacuum function utilizing the intake side of the vacuum/blower motor, and the blower function utilizing the discharge side of the vacuum/blower motor. A tankless compressor provides compressed air at full capacity. The machine is operated by a single 3-way control switch (On-Off-On) to activate either the vacuum/blower function or the compressor function. The elements that make this invention new and novel relate to its multi-function capabilities, combined with the integrated wall-mounting, tool, and hose storage system that has been optimized for ease of installation, convenience of use, organization, and appearance.

Abstract: A robot is operated to navigate an environment using cameras and map the type, size and location of objects. The system determines the type, size and location of objects and classifies the objects for association with specific containers. For each category of object with a corresponding container, the robot chooses a specific object to pick up in that category, performs path planning and navigates to objects of the category, to either organize or pick up the objects. Actuated pusher arms move other objects out of the way and manipulates the target object onto the front bucket to be carried.

Abstract: A viewing optic is disclosed. In one embodiment, the viewing optic is a rifle scope having a scope body, a movable optical element defining an optical axis connected to the scope body, a turret and a zero point adjustment subassembly. The turret includes a turret screw, a turret chassis subassembly and a turret cap. The turret screw defines a screw axis and is operably connected to the optical element for adjusting the optical axis in response to rotation of the screw. The turret cap at least partially overlaps the turret chassis subassembly. The zero point adjustment subassembly includes a zero cap connected to the turret screw and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism releasably secures the zero cap and the turret. The zero point adjustment subassembly permits adjustment of the zero point without the use of tools.

Abstract: A device may include a communication interface and a processor configured to determine that a first transmission task is scheduled and attempt to execute the first transmission task. The processor may also evaluate a metric associated with an effectiveness of the first transmission task. The processor may further modify or set at least one of a transmission interval or power level associated with a second transmission task based on evaluating the metric.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to target acquisition and related devices, and more particularly to viewing optics and associated equipment used to achieve shooting accuracy at, for example, close ranges, medium ranges and extreme ranges at stationary and moving targets.

Abstract: A case for an optical instrument is provided. The case has a body with a bottom and two pairs of oppositely disposed side walls connected to the body forming a cavity. The case also includes a lid having a top cover and two pairs of oppositely disposed side portions, each of which corresponds with and overlaps a corresponding side wall of the body when the lid is in a closed position. A first pair of the two pairs of side walls each includes an elastic chord which connects the given side wall to the corresponding side portion of the lid.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a turret for a firearm. In another embodiment, the disclosure relates to a turret zero stop.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein provide a water meter assembly with a transition interface that includes a non-linear taper to minimize head loss. According to one implementation, the transition interface may include a non-linear outlet taper. In another implementation, the transition interface may include a non-linear inlet taper and a non-liner outlet taper. In still other implementations, the water meter assembly may include a transition interface with different outlet and inlet tapers.

Abstract: A viewing optic has a texture on at least a portion of the front side of the viewing optic. The texture may be further provided on a portion of at least one of the rear side, left side, right side and/or top side of the viewing optic. The texture on the front side may be the same or different than the texture provided on any other surface. The viewing optic is designed to secure to the slide of a firearm, such as a pistol.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a turret for a firearm. In another embodiment, the disclosure relates to a turret zero stop.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the viewing optic has a direction sensor to capture the direction of wind. In one embodiment, the viewing optic has a ranging system to determine the distance to a target. In one embodiment, the viewing optic has a processor with a ballistics program that can use the distance and the wind direction to determine a ballistics trajectory. Further, the disclosure relates to methods for capturing wind direction.

Abstract: A protective lens cover assembly is provided. A protective lens cover assembly comprises a body, a first lens cover and a second lens cover. The first and second lens covers are connected to the body. The first lens cover has a first set of securing structures and a second set of securing structures. The second lens cover also has a first set of securing structures and a second set of securing structures. The first set of securing structures of one of the first lens cover and second lens cover is configured to engage the second set of securing structures of the other of the first lens cover and second lens cover.

Abstract: A lyophilization bag is provided herein for containing a solution in a lyophilizer during lyophilization. The lyophilization bag includes a body having a flexible base member, and a flexible top member. The base member and the top member, collectively, at least partially encompass an interior volume of the body. A first portion of the interior volume is defined between at least portions of the base member and a reference plane located spaced from the at least portions of the base member, the first portion of the interior volume defining a volume corresponding to the initial volume of the solution. A second portion of the interior volume is defined between the reference plane and at least portions of the top member. At least one port defining an opening is in communication with the second portion of the interior volume.

Abstract: An energy absorption and distribution system, comprises an environmental energy collection system and a transient high energy management system, wherein the environmental energy collection system includes an energy receptor array configured to receive energy from an environment, an energy source sensor array configured to monitor the environment for a source of energy, and an energy channelling array configured to guide the energy from the source to the energy receptor array; and wherein the transient high energy management system includes an energy surge control array configured to control the flow of energy received from the energy receptor array, an energy absorption array configured to absorb energy from the energy surge control array, and an energy storage array configured to store energy from the energy absorption array.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the viewing optic has a direction sensor to capture the direction of wind. In one embodiment, the viewing optic has a ranging system to determine the distance to a target. In one embodiment, the viewing optic has a processor with a ballistics program that can use the distance and the wind direction to determine a ballistics trajectory. Further, the disclosure relates to methods for capturing wind direction.

Abstract: A maritime floatation device for using remote firing devices above and below the water line by way of non-electric or electric initiation, the maritime floatation device includes: a) a receiver housing having a combination of at least two receivers connectable via shock tube to respective explosive means, one receiver is adapted for timed initiation for separation and the second receiver adapted for remote initiation or timed initiation in order to meet the desired required operational capabilities of the maritime floatation device; b) a releasable basket housing connected to receiver housing; c) retention means for retaining two housings together; d) separation means for deactivating the retention means so as to allow for separation the receiver housing from the basket housing upon the activation of the separation means by the explosive means initiated from a timed initiated receiver; e) a shock tube spool position able within the basket housing wherein the spool accommodates and includes a length of shoc

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bicycle rack for organizing a storage area and associated systems and methods of use thereof. The bicycle rack can be adapted to receive and hold bicycles having various diverse characteristics, and store the bicycles in a space-efficient manner. The bicycle rack can have a tire receiving zone for receiving and holding a tire of a bicycle for storage. The tire receiving zone can have an adjustable zone width, an adjustable zone depth, and an adjustable zone orientation.

Abstract: A viewing optic is disclosed. In one embodiment, the viewing optic is a rifle scope having a scope body, a movable optical element defining an optical axis connected to the scope body, a turret and a zero point adjustment subassembly. The turret includes a turret screw, a turret chassis subassembly and a turret cap. The turret screw defines a screw axis and is operably connected to the optical element for adjusting the optical axis in response to rotation of the screw. The turret cap at least partially overlaps the turret chassis subassembly. The zero point adjustment subassembly includes a zero cap connected to the turret screw and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism releasably secures the zero cap and the turret. The zero point adjustment subassembly permits adjustment of the zero point without the use of tools.

Abstract: A catalytic additive comprising an intermediate pore zeolite, such as ZSM-5 is treated so as to improve propylene yields when the additive is included in a FCC catalytic inventory by first treating the zeolite with a phosphorus compound to incorporate the phosphorus in the zeolite, and mixing the P-treated zeolite with a matrix component comprising kaolin and another phosphorus-containing compound.

Abstract: A drum pedal where the heel of the drum pedal is higher than the entire drum pedal board. The drum pedal is adjustable and ergonomic giving the user better control and leverage through modifications made to the drum pedal board and heel of the pedal.