Abstract: A brushless system for washing a large flat object having a length greater than a width, the width defining a cross-section, said system including a frame defining a longitudinal path and including a first end; a second end; and a wash chamber positioned between said first and second ends.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for providing an adaptive active location information gathering algorithm are described. Specifically, significant information density gains can be achieved by using an adaptive active location information gathering algorithm. The adaptive algorithm may select a compression and decompression encoding appropriate to deliver maximum information density while being adjusted automatically to accommodate variations including velocity and duration changes within a defined reporting period to ensure versatility and maximum efficiency.

Abstract: A system and method for transmitting data from a utility meter, such as a power meter, is disclosed. A microprocessor housed inside the power meter obtains readings of various power indicia, stores the readings in memory, and determines an efficient means of formatting the data for transmission to a remote host computer for further processing and use. The data is selectively compressed to minimize the amount and size of data that needs to be transmitted. The microprocessor is mounted on a circuit board assembly within the power meter housing and interfaces between the meter board of the power meter and a transmitter. The transmitter communicates the formatted and potentially compressed data from the power meter to the remote host computer wirelessly or via hard-wired communication lines. The various power indicia include power usage or power quality information.

Abstract: The front-driven, wheeled framework has a rear frame, at least one rotatably mounted rear wheel on the rear frame, and a forward frame. The forward frame is pivotably attached to a steering frame. A single front wheel is mounted on the steering frame. A limb-operated driving means rotates the front wheel through a transmission means. A steering means steers the propelled front wheel in response to a steering force and independently of the driving means.