Abstract: Upon identifying an authorized user approaching a vehicle, vehicle locks are controlled to permit the authorized user to access an authorized area based on a user authorization. Permitted vehicle features within the authorized area for the authorized user are identified based on the user authorization. Upon receiving a user input selecting one permitted vehicle feature, the selected permitted vehicle feature is actuated based on determining that a state of charge of a battery is above a charge threshold. Upon determining that the state of charge of the battery decreases below the charge threshold, actuation of the selected permitted vehicle feature is stopped. Then an engine is controlled to charge the battery based on the user authorization.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to select a scanning rate for a first sensor of a vehicle based on at least one of data related to a current time or data related to a location of the vehicle; instruct the first sensor to run at the selected scanning rate; in response to receiving data from the first sensor indicating a newly present object, turn on a second sensor; and then record data from the second sensor. The second sensor has a higher power draw than the first sensor.

Abstract: A charge level of a sensor battery providing power to a sensor in a vehicle is determined. A charge depletion of the sensor battery is determined based on the charge level. A recharge rate to recharge the sensor battery is determined based on a time elapsed on a previously traveled path, a current charge level, and the charge depletion. Upon activation of the vehicle, one or both of a propulsion or a vehicle battery is actuated to recharge the sensor battery at the recharge rate.

Abstract: While a vehicle is in a minimal power state, a first sensor is activated based on a location of the vehicle within a monitored area. The vehicle is transitioned to an on state based on detecting an object via data from the first sensor. Then the vehicle is operated to block an exit from the monitored area based on identifying the object as an unauthorized object.

Abstract: An apparatus including a stator coil including a laminated stack including a wire-wrapped bobbin. The bobbin including a cylindrical bobbin having an inner bobbin surface and an outer bobbin surface, at least one wire wrapped around both the inner and outer surfaces of the cylindrical bobbin to form a winding, and a first layer of one or more fiber strands wound on the inner surface of the wire-wrapped cylindrical bobbin and a second layer of one or more fiber strands wound on the outer surface of the wire-wrapped cylindrical bobbin. The stator coil comprising a cured potting material potting the wire-wrapped cylindrical bobbin and bonding the wire-wrapped cylindrical bobbin together and further comprising a first layer of one or more fiber strands wound on the inner surface of the stator coil and the second layer of one or more fiber strands wound on the outer surface of the stator coil.

Abstract: A rotating electromechanical apparatus includes a cylindrical ironless stator coil comprising a plurality of wires, a magnetic rotor arranged with the stator coil, wherein the magnetic field flux associated with the rotor interacts with the stator coil wires by electromagnetic induction, a cylindrical bobbin arranged to support the wires, a strand woven on at least the outer circumference of the wire-wrapped cylindrical bobbin, and a curable potting material potting the wires, bobbin and strand to provide an ironless composite stator coil when cured.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an injector device for delivering an ophthalmic solution to a cornea of an eye. The device may include a base configured to contact part of the eye, and a needle connected to the base, wherein needle may deliver the ophthalmic solution to the cornea.

Abstract: A rotating electromechanical apparatus includes a cylindrical ironless stator coil comprising a plurality of wires, a magnetic rotor arranged with the stator coil, wherein the magnetic field flux associated with the rotor interacts with the stator coil wires by electromagnetic induction, a cylindrical bobbin arranged to support the wires, a strand woven on at least the outer circumference of the wire-wrapped cylindrical bobbin, and a curable potting material potting the wires, bobbin and strand to provide an ironless composite stator coil when cured.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an injector device for delivering an ophthalmic solution to a cornea of an eye. The device may include a base configured to contact part of the eye, and a needle connected to the base, wherein needle may deliver the ophthalmic solution to the cornea.

Abstract: An insulated siding member and a method of fabricating an insulating siding member is described. The siding member may include a siding panel, an insulation member and a backing layer. The siding panel may have a cavity that may serve as a molding receptacle to allow the insulating material to be molded directly into the cavity of the remainder of the siding panel. The cavity may also allow for the insulation layer to be applied directly to the panel, whereby there may be no need for an additional adhesive layer to attach the insulation member with the siding panel. Thus, the backing layer may be attached directly to the insulation member. The siding member may have a configuration that may also allow the siding member to be easily engaged with or be interlocked with another siding member to provide for better and more uniform insulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food product with high levels of ethanol soluble fiber and total dietary fiber and methods of making the same. In particular, the food product contains at least one food ingredient and a modified high hydroxypropyl substituted starch. The modified starch is suitable as a non-animal derived gelatin replacement in foods traditionally prepared with gelatin and may also be used in extruded food products.

Abstract: An insulated siding member and a method of fabricating an insulating siding member is described. The siding member may include a siding panel, an insulation member and a backing layer. The siding panel may have a cavity that may serve as a molding receptacle to allow the insulating material to be molded directly into the cavity of the remainder of the siding panel. The cavity may also allow for the insulation layer to be applied directly to the panel, whereby there may be no need for an additional adhesive layer to attach the insulation member with the siding panel. Thus, the backing layer may be attached directly to the insulation member. The siding member may have a configuration that may also allow the siding member to be easily engaged with or be interlocked with another siding member to provide for better and more uniform insulation.

Abstract: A process for producing an enzyme-resistant starch uses an aqueous feed composition that comprises (i) starch that contains at least about 50% by weight amylose, (ii) water, and (iii) alcohol. The concentration of starch in the feed composition is between about 5% and about 50% by weight, and the pH of the feed composition is between about 3.5 and about 6.5. In a first heating step, the feed composition is heated to a temperature between about 130-170° C. for about 0.1-3.0 hours. The feed composition is cooled to a temperature between about 4-70° C. for about 0.1-6.0 hours. In a second heating step, the feed composition is heated to a temperature between about 110-150° C. for about 0.1-10.0 hours. The starch is separated from the majority of the water and alcohol and is dried.

Abstract: An hybrid power supply module is disclosed. The hybrid power supply module is configured for placement in a battery compartment of an electrically powered machine and includes a housing that contains a battery, an electrical generator or fuel cell, and control electronics. The housing is sized to fit in the host electrically-powered machine's battery compartment. The battery and electrical power generator or fuel cell are coupled electrically to the electronic controls. A method of replacing a battery.in an electric powered machine with a renewable power source is also disclosed. The method includes uncoupling the battery from the machine, removing the battery from a battery compartment of the machine, placing the hybrid power supply module in the battery compartment, and coupling the hybrid power supply module to the machine.

Abstract: A process for producing an enzyme-resistant starch uses an aqueous feed composition that comprises (i) starch that contains at least about 50% by weight amylose, (ii) water, and (iii) alcohol. The concentration of starch in the feed composition is between about 5% and about 50% by weight, and the pH of the feed composition is between about 3.5 and about 6.5. In a first heating step, the feed composition is heated to a temperature between about 130-170° C. for about 0.1-3.0 hours. The feed composition is cooled to a temperature between about 4-70° C. for about 0.1-6.0 hours. In a second heating step, the feed composition is heated to a temperature between about 110-150° C. for about 0.1-10.0 hours. The starch is separated from the majority of the water and alcohol and is dried.

Abstract: A valve chip may include a substrate having first and second faces and openings between the first and second faces, and a plurality of flexible valve flaps on one of the faces of the substrate with each flexible valve flap being associated with at least one of the openings. The valve chip may be packaged by forming a frame having an opening therein, and securing the valve chip in the opening of the frame. More particularly, the valve chip may be secured in the opening so that central portions of the first and second faces of the substrate are exposed through the opening in the frame and so that a fluid seal is provided between the frame and edges of the substrate. Related valves, valve assemblies, and methods are also discussed.

Abstract: A valve assembly may include a main housing and first and second electro-statically actuated valves. The main housing may define at least three chambers, with a first chamber configured to be coupled to a high pressure supply port, a second chamber configured to be coupled to an output port, and a third chamber configured to be coupled to a low pressure exhaust port. The first electro-statically actuated valve may be provided between the first and second chambers, and the first electro-statically actuated valve may allow or substantially block fluid communication between the first chamber and the second chamber responsive to a first electrical signal. The second electro-statically actuated valve may be provided between the second and third chambers, and the second electro-statically actuated valve may allow or substantially block fluid communication between the second chamber and the third chamber responsive to a second electrical signal. Related methods are also discussed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for stabilizing a change in corneal curvature, stabilizing refractive error improvements and stabilizing (maintaining) unaided visual acuity improvements after corneal reshaping procedures. This stabilization process is accomplished by administering compositions containing at least one stabilizing ophthalmic agent to the cornea of the eye after a corneal reshaping procedure.

Abstract: A re-locatable operator station device designed to be used to control walk-behind or stationary machinery and to be repositioned by an operator while maintaining a constant orientation with respect to the machinery. This means that the X and Y axis of the operating station remains the same as the X and Y axis of the vehicle. Such re-locatable operator station is being suitable for use on machinery such as pallet trucks, long load transporters, aircraft engine handling devices, scissors lifts, and other industrial machinery, especially omni or multi-directional machinery or vehicles, as well as with fixed machines in applications places where the operator cannot or does not remain in a single location or is better served at another location.

Abstract: An adjustable game drag assembly for transporting slain game animals is disclosed. The assembly includes a game engaging linear rope-like member for encircling an appendage of the game animal, and a plurality of linear rope-like handle members reversibly attachable to a connecting loop end of the game engaging section.