Abstract: Systems and methods facilitate efficient and effective monitoring and control of various activities using a remote self-contained in-field installed device capable of self-harvesting power. A power self harvesting control device comprises: a power sub-system configured to self-harvest energy required of its internal components; a communication sub-system configured to communicate with other external devices; an exterior function interface sub-system configured to generate and receive input/output signals associated with the external component interactions; and a management sub-system configured to manage and coordinate activities of the power control sub-system, the communication sub-system, and external function control sub-system. The management sub-system directs management and coordination of the self-harvested energy supply and consumption. The power sub-subsystem includes a non-removable self contained energy storage component that stores self-harvested energy.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of fishing float systems and methods of using the same. In exemplary embodiments, a fishing float system generally includes at least one insert configured to be slidably and engagingly received within an open end portion of a tube having a hollow interior. The engagement of the at least one insert within the open end portion of the tube may create a substantially water tight seal between the at least one insert and the tube that may substantially prevent or inhibit the ingress of water into the hollow interior of the tube, thereby allowing the tube to be usable as a fishing bobber or float.

Abstract: A heavy-duty tire is described herein. The heavy duty tire includes a carcass, a tread located radially outward of the carcass, and a tread having a plurality of lugs. The lugs extend radially outward from an inner tread and are located between the first and second lateral tread edges. The tread further includes a first row of lugs extending from the tread lateral edge axially inwards toward the centerplane, and a second row of lugs extending from the opposite tread lateral edge and axially inwards toward the centerplane. The lugs of the first and second rows are separated by a plurality of shoulder grooves, wherein the first row of lugs are aligned with the second row of lugs, a center row of lugs located between a first and second offset lug, wherein all of the lugs in each row are aligned circumferentially. wherein said tire has a molded base width in the range of 44-50 mm. The heavy-duty tire wherein the shoulder drop ranges from 64 mm to 120.

Abstract: The present teachings include a steering column assembly including an outer tube and an inner tube adapted for fore and aft translation relative to the outer tube. The assembly includes an actuator for causing the fore and aft translation. The actuator includes a motor and a screw having a longitudinal axis that is rotationally driven about the longitudinal axis by the motor. The assembly includes a pivoting nut assembly adapted to travel fore and aft generally along an axis that is the same as or generally parallel with the longitudinal axis. The pivoting nut assembly includes a bracket that is operably Joined with the inner or outer tube, for causing fore or aft translation of the inner tube in response to operation of the motor, and a nut that is assembled on the bracket and is adapted for pivotal movement in an axis generally transverse to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for recording and maintaining stored information system object relationship information. Information contained within a stored information system (including system catalogs, referential constraints, triggers, table hierarchies, column references, indexes, stored program packages, system catalogs, stored procedures, stored queries, log/trace files of dynamically executed code, etc.) are searched to identify dependency relationships between objects. This object relationship information is stored and maintained in an information base. Information within the information based may be organized based upon subsets of objects that support a common application, service, or capability.

Abstract: A system for mounting a lock for a door that must have at least one hole to accommodate the lock includes a panel, a pin connected to the panel, and at least one template hole, respectively, for each of the at least one hole, respectively, in the panel positioned relative to the pin and in location required for marking the at least one hole. pin extends substantially perpendicular from a face of the panel and has cross-section of shape of a cylinder cutout of the door. The panel is generally rectangular in shape and has a planar surface on which is connected the pin.

Abstract: An energy absorption strip (40) having a generally elongated body portion (46), a first end (42) and a curved portion (44) between the first end (42) and the generally elongated body (46) portion that forms and angle between the first end (42) and the generally elongated body portion (46). The energy absorption strip (40) is adapted to be carried within a steering column assembly (10) and absorb energy by plastic deformation during translation of a column tube (20) during an impact exceeding a threshold load. A steering column assembly (10) including the energy absorption strip (40) is also contemplated.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for metal bed stays designed primarily for usage on bunk beds, but which could be used on any type bed wherein the metal bed stay includes a horizontal portion upon which the mattress or a supporting Bunkie board would rest having opposing ends wherein each end is fastened to an opposite left and right bed side rail. The bed rail includes a horizontal cross piece which could be of any shape, but may be round, having opposing ends having an upward vertical leg on each end including a 90 degree bend portion with a thickened portion above the bend along with a transition area which transitions to a flattened portion which is wider so as to receive a plurality of apertures therein through which fasteners pass in order to attach the vertical leg portion to the inside surface of the opposing left and right bed side rails.

Abstract: Certain exemplary aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards dual cavity apparatus and related methods involving hermetically sealing the cavities by evacuating and atmosphere therein, filling the cavity with a gas, and sealing the gas in the cavities. This evacuation and fill approach is carried out through openings that provide access to the cavities. During evacuation of at least one of the cavities through one of the openings, one or more spacers prevent the cavity from collapsing in response to the vacuum force.

Abstract: A particulate sizer includes an infeed for receiving a plurality of particulates, a first roller, and a second roller. The first and second rollers break down the plurality of particulates as the plurality of particulates passes through a gap between the first and second rollers. The width of the gap varies along a length of the first and second rollers. Accordingly, the first and second rollers compress some particulates to a first size and compress other particulates to a second smaller size. In addition, each of the first and second rollers has a textured outer surface for carrying the plurality of particulates through the gap.

Abstract: A device for orthopedic measurements includes a main housing, a center member, a measurement indicator, and a flexible member. The main housing has a proximal end with a top opening and a distal end with a side opening, and defines a longitudinal axis and includes a main housing cavity. The center member is disposed along the longitudinal axis within the main housing cavity. The measurement indicator is operatively connected to the center member, and is configured and adapted to display a measurement of a distance. The flexible member is threaded through the main housing cavity, and includes a first end and an opposed second end with an eyelet disposed proximate the side opening of the main housing. The eyelet is configured to be drawn away from the main housing, extending the flexible member outward with respect to the side opening to display a measurement on the measurement indicator.

Abstract: A steering column assembly (10) including a mounting structure (20); a column housing (50) having a wall opening (54) and being fixed in position for upward and downward pivotal motion; a tilt screw (72) having a threaded shank and a gear; a tilt nut (80) and optionally a bushing surrounding the tilt nut positioned at least partially within and contacting a surface defining wall opening (54) and having a threaded bore adapted to receive the tilt screw, the contact between the tilt nut and the wall opening such that the load transmitted from the wall opening to the tilt nut is substantially on axis with the threaded bore; a motor (96) for raising and lowering the column housing by rotating the gear portion and causing the tilt nut to advance toward or away from the gear, causing the column housing to raise or lower, and wherein the longitudinal axis of the threaded shank can pivot fore or aft as the column housing is raised or lowered.

Abstract: An energy absorption plate (52) for a steering column assembly (10) having a first end (54) and a second end (56), an arcuate segment (62), a first generally flat segment (58) between the first end (54) and the arcuate segment (62), and a second generally flat segment (64) between the second end (56) and the arcuate segment (62). The first generally flat segment (58) is situated generally parallel to the second generally flat segment (64). The first generally flat segment (58) is configured to face away from a column tube (18) of a steering column assembly (10). The second generally flat segment (64) is adapted to be secured to the column tube (18) of the steering column assembly (10). The first generally flat segment (58) includes one or more features, such as a toothed portion (66), for engaging with a fastener, such as a spring-biased fastener (44), to lock the column tube (18) in proper position. A steering column assembly (10) including this energy absorption plate (52) is also contemplated.

Abstract: A system for mounting a lock for a door that must have at least one hole to accommodate the lock includes a panel, a pin connected to the panel, and at least one template hole, respectively, for each of the at least one hole, respectively, in the panel positioned relative to the pin and in location required for marking the at least one hole. pin extends substantially perpendicular from a face of the panel and has cross-section of shape of a cylinder cutout of the door. The panel is generally rectangular in shape and has a planar surface on which is connected the pin.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an aircraft part for an assembly includes creating a 3D geometry model for an aircraft part having surface features and holes represented by the 3D geometry model and sized to nominal dimensions. The method includes generating a NC machining program directly from the 3D geometry model, with instructions for a single NC machining apparatus to machine the aircraft part, and including instructions to machine the holes to nominal. And the method includes machining the aircraft part utilizing the NC machining program. For this, the NC machining apparatus utilizes a hole-forming tool set at substantially the nominal, instead of at a high or low side of a related hole-diameter tolerance range to allow for tight geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements, whereby the holes are machined to substantially the nominal. This method enables the full process capability of the CNC machines while utilizing inspection tolerances that are measurable.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modular and scalable system configured to generate a topology platform for training, entertainment, gaming, living, working, acting, viewing, etc. The platform can have a plurality of movable columns that are extendable and retractable. In some embodiments, some of the columns can be retracted to allow users to walk on the columns while other columns can be extended to form a barrier (e.g., wall) or form an inanimate object (e.g., table). The system may be used in furniture to provide topologies for highly customized support structure designs to accommodate varying body shapes, sizes, and individual comfort levels. The system may be used to generate topologies for greenscreen film stages to provide post-production editing, compositing with actors, stuntmen, and video, etc. The platform can be configurable and re-configurable to change the objects and features of the topology and represent different or dynamic environments at any time.

Abstract: A vehicle includes: (i) a main telematics module, (ii) a connectivity module including antenna(s) and processor(s). The connectivity module is configured to: (a) authenticate a mobile device via a vehicle-access-key (VAK); (b), if (a), issue an ephemeral-session-key (DSK) to the mobile device; (c), if (b), establish an active session with the mobile device; (d) encrypt all messages to the mobile device with the VAK during (a) and with the DSK during (c). The connectivity module is configured to automatically revoke the DSK upon expiration of a predetermined time interval.

Abstract: A self-encrypting drive (SED) comprises an SED controller and a nonvolatile storage medium (NVSM) responsive to the SED controller. The SED controller enables the SED to perform operations comprising: (a) receiving an encrypted media encryption key (eMEK) for a client; (b) decrypting the eMEK into an unencrypted media encryption key (MEK); (c) receiving a write request from the client, wherein the write request includes data to be stored and a key tag value associated with the MEK; (d) using the key tag value to select the MEK for the write request; (e) using the MEK for the write request to encrypt the data from the client; and (f) storing the encrypted data in a region of the NVSM allocated to the client. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A CNC machine comprises a holder for a workpiece to be machined, a tool array comprising one or more tools, a machining arm adapted to select and use one of said one or more tools to machine said workpiece, and a marking device positionable in said tool array and selectable by said machining arm. The marking device comprises an optionally fluid-sealed housing and a marking head mounted in housing for translational movement in a marking plane. The marking head has a marking tip, being moveable in a marking direction substantially orthogonal to said marking plane for marking said workpiece. A controller is used for controlling the translational movement of the marking head and the marking pin. A communicator enables communication externally at least to operate the marking tip but also preferably said translational movement to describe the desired shape of mark to be made.