Abstract: A mounting device may include a top plate including a cone-shaped center portion, a flange coupled to the cone-shaped center portion, a number of apertures defined in the flange, and a number of fasteners engaged with the apertures to couple the top plate to a surface of a structure. The flange seals a bottom side of the top plate to the surface of the structure. The flange includes a seal coupled to the bottom of the flange. The cone-shaped center portion has a convex paraboloid shape. The flange includes at least one surface that is parallel to a surface of the structure, and a transition between the cone-shaped center portion and the flange forms an angle. The top plate has a diameter sufficient to displace a load greater than 50 pounds over the surface of the structure.

Abstract: An industrial process control apparatus and method that includes a number of processors and a number of input/output modules. Each processor is connected to a plurality of the input/output modules by a unidirectional command line. Each input/output module is connected to a plurality of the processors by a unidirectional response line. The processors are arranged to issue an identifier request to all of the connected input/output modules and each input/output module is arranged to respond to the identifier request via the respective response line with a response that includes a unique identifier. Such a configuration allows each processor to identify the physical location of each respective input/output module.

Abstract: A system and associated method for handling a search request and a corresponding search result. A client program interactively receives the search request from a user pursuant to an input configuration that defines a time period within which the user can continue typing a search term. The client program submits the search request to a server program that returns the corresponding search result having a respective suggestion for each extended search term. The client program displays the corresponding search result pursuant to an output configuration that defines a manageable number of suggestions to be displayed and a visual cue that the corresponding search result is partially displayed and that can be selected for full display of the corresponding search result.

Abstract: An industrial process control apparatus and method that includes a number of processors and a number of input/output modules. Each processor is connected to a plurality of the input/output modules by a unidirectional command line. Each input/output module is connected to a plurality of the processors by a unidirectional response line. The processors are arranged to issue an identifier request to all of the connected input/output modules and each input/output module is arranged to respond to the identifier request via the respective response line with a response that includes a unique identifier. Such a configuration allows each processor to identify the physical location of each respective input/output module.

Abstract: Groupings of receivers for determining a target location by a multilateration system are selected to give the best geometric dilution of precision result by eliminating the receiver that makes the greatest contribution to such dilution. In this way the groups to be used may be selected as appropriate for the location of the target in real time, avoiding the requirement to have a database holding the groupings to be used.

Abstract: Groupings of receivers to be used for determining a target location by a multilateration system are selected to give the best Geometric Dilution of Precision result by eliminating that receiver that makes the greatest contribution. In this way the groups to be used may be selected as appropriate for the location of the target in real time avoiding the requirement to have a database holding the groupings to be used.

Abstract: An integrated kitchen unit for a mobile vehicle. The integrated kitchen unit intended to make preparation, eating, and cleaning easier and more intuitive than the existing solution. The integrated kitchen unit provides multiple storage areas based on the needs required for cooking, including storage for utensils, and even storage for a range of third party appliances. The microwave becomes an integrated part of the design, opening up additional space and allowing for optimized ergonomics of preparation surfaces. Extendable tables can be pulled out for additional surfaces or for other needs such as desk area. Standard 110V AC outlets included in the design allow drivers to plug in any third party appliance, possible providing inverters be installed in the berth. A disposal container is located on the side of the integrated kitchen unit, allowing for easy access while preparing at the workstation, and even while driving.

Abstract: Apparatus (11) for providing an output of: (i) electromagnetic waves; (ii) sound waves; or (iii) both electromagnetic and sound waves comprises a power supply, support structure (13), control means and a plurality of transmitters (15) arranged in a linear array on said support structure (13) and in electrical contact with said control means, wherein each transmitter (15) is controllable individually and independently from other transmitters. To provide a coloured lighting effect, apparatus can comprise a first source of light of a first colour, a second source of light of a second colour, different from the first colour and a diffuser (12) for diffusing the light from the first and second sources so that the diffused light from the diffuser is perceived to have different colour, shade or hue.

Abstract: A raised floor sleeper for an over the road tractor for pulling a trailer. In order to effectively utilize the upper space in a sky-rise sleeper cab, one must first be able to reach it, which is the fundamental reason for the raised floor. Beyond bringing the upper space to the driver, raising the floor offers many other advantages. A combination stool and coffee table provides options that are enabled by the raised floor. The stool offers additional seating for socializing. The stool also functions as a freestanding table leg for the coffee table. The coffee table has a female indent on the bottom that mate with the stool. Two legs fold out supporting the other side of the table.

Abstract: A combination jackknife bed and couch for a mobile vehicle. The jackknife bed and couch allows drivers to wake up and fold their sheets and pillow away from a seamless sleeping surface without the need to remove the sheets, blankets, pillows or other bedding materials. The sheets stay made within the folded up bed now turned into the couch. The couch may be unfolded with the sheets fully made so the driver may catch some well deserved post socializing rest without having to re-install the sheets. These features are made possible by folding the bed in and half and keeping it in the backrest of the couch. The sheets are held in place by stretchable retaining surface that may be extended over the bedding materials. When returned to the bed mode, the stretchable retaining surface must be released and potential energy in the winder may be used to retract the retaining surface.

Abstract: A pull-out desk unit for a mobile vehicle. The pull-out desk unit has a cantilevered dual surface table component. The cantilevered dual surface table offers truckers a legless table for eating and general tasks, as well as desk area that keeps their belongings as they leave them eliminating the need to clean up or put things away. The innovation in this product lies in the memory foam lid. Once the table is pulled out, the lid (top surface for eating/general table) can be unlatched and fold back revealing a desk area lower than the surface of the eating/general table. On the under side of the lid is relatively thin low density memory foam. This foam can compress easily inch allowing it to conform to anything left on the table.

Abstract: According to the invention, a reduced set of transport format combinations is signalled to a subscriber station which has established a link to a second radio communication system in a second signalling channel of said second radio communication system. The transport format indicator is then selected from the reduced set of transport format combinations and used to initiate a link transfer to the first signalling channel of a first radio communication system. A full set of transport format combinations is subsequently signalled to the subscriber station in the first signalling channel.

Abstract: Apparatus (11) for providing an output of: (i) electromagnetic waves; (ii) sound waves; or (iii) both electromagnetic and sound waves comprises a power supply, support structure (13), control means and a plurality of transmitters (15) arranged in a linear array on said support structure (13) and in electrical contact with said control means, wherein each transmitter (15) is controllable individually and independently from other transmitters. To provide a coloured lighting effect, apparatus can comprise a first source of light of a first colour, a second source of light of a second colour, different from the first colour and a diffuser (12) for diffusing the light from the first and second sources so that the diffused light from the diffuser is perceived to have different colour, shade or hue.

Abstract: Lighting apparatus comprises (i) a deflector to deflect a light beam from a video projector in a plurality of directions, (ii) image processing means to process image information and comprising an input to receive raw image information from an image source, a processor to process the raw image information into processed image information, and an output to output processed image information to the video projector, and (iii) a controller that controls operation of the processor of the image processing means according to the status of the deflector.

Abstract: Comprising an engine and intelligent agents, the invented system monitors a data network for important events selected by the user and upon detection puts the information into action. Examples of actions that can be initiated include: updating ODBC compliant databases, sending E-mail (with file attachments) to a customer, partner or employee, merging data with and printing RTF documents, invoking VBScript or Jscript, running a program, executing SQL statements or stored procedures. The invented system incorporates a data monitor, process scheduler, and an event logging system. It establishes a snapshot of a data network, without replication, and compares this snapshot with the data viewed subsequently to determine if any data in the table being monitored has been changed, deleted, or added.

Abstract: Network information is provided for a station that is adapted to exchange data via at least one interface for each of different communication networks. The station selects an interface or a network station for exchange of data based on the network information and carries out the data exchange via the selected interface or network station. Priorities are determined and allocated to the network information of network stations or communication networks which it can receive based on their signal strength.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing an output of at least one of electromagnetic waves and sound waves comprises a power supply, a support structure, a controller, and a plurality of transmitters arranged in a linear array on the support structure and in electrical contact with the controller. Each transmitter is controllable individually and independently from other transmitters. To provide a colored lighting effect, the apparatus can comprise a first source of light of a first color, a second source of light of a second color, different from the first color and a diffuser for diffusing the light from the first and second sources so that the diffused light from the diffuser is perceived to have a different color, shade or hue.

Abstract: A reduced set of transport format combinations is signalled to a subscriber station which has established a link to a second radio communication system in a second signalling channel of the second radio communication system. The transport format indicator is then selected from the reduced set of transport format combinations and used to initiate a link transfer to the first signalling channel of a first radio communication system. A full set of transport format combinations is subsequently signalled to the subscriber station in the first signalling channel.

Abstract: In creating visual effects with lighting apparatus, a digital image projector is adapted to receive digital image information and to project an image beam, a beam director directs the image beam in a plurality of directions over the set and an image processor processes the digital image information in accordance with the direction of the beam.

Abstract: According to the invention, a reduced set of transport format combinations is signalled to a subscriber station which has established a link to a second radio communication system in a second signalling channel of said second radio communication system. The transport format indicator is then selected from the reduced set of transport format combinations and used to initiate a link transfer to the first signalling channel of a first radio communication system. A full set of transport format combinations is subsequently signalled to the subscriber station in the first signalling channel.