Abstract: A braze ring includes a generally annular body and an outer annular channel formed on an outer surface of the body. A method of connecting a straight tubular end to a flared tubular end includes locating a substantially annular braze ring substantially concentrically around the straight tubular end, inserting the straight tubular end into the flared tubular end so that the braze ring engages the flared tubular end, and heating the braze ring so that flux separates from an exterior channel of the braze ring and the separated flux from the exterior channel contacts at least one of a faying surface of the flared tubular end and a faying surface of the straight tubular end. Another braze ring includes a body having a substantially symmetric cross-sectional shape forming an inner channel and an outer channel and flux carried within each of the inner channel and the outer channel.

Abstract: A system for reducing the emissions produced by an engine affixed to a body during operation and reducing noise and vibration. The present invention is particularly related to a small form factor active/passive Diesel Particulate Filter system having an exhaust backpressure sensor, a heating element, a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst, a power relay switch, a filter and an electronic control unit for controlling the heating element based on backpressure detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A composition comprising a mixture of at least one soil resist agent and at least one additive which is maleic anhydride, and a method of providing soil resistance to fibrous substrates are disclosed.

Abstract: A collapsible beverage carrier having a moveable base support and a squared handle, adapted to be collapsible for safe and easy transport and storage when not in use, said carrier further comprising a top surface plate having a plurality of circular shaped openings positioned therein for receiving a plurality of beverage containers, a pair of circular catches each disposed on opposite sides of the top surface; and a pair of curve shaped hinges positioned at the opposite ends along a base of said top surface plate, wherein two side walls are moveably coupled to the pair of curve shaped hinges such that when the side walls are coupled to the top surface in a first position they each extend downward, laterally away from the top surface and when the side walls are then rotated inward, in opposite directions, toward the top surface they thereby rotate into a “closed” position and extend in a parallel fashion along the base/bottom of the top surface plate.

Abstract: A yard tool or unit having the motor barrier bracket upright when the tool barrier bracket and the control barrier bracket are rotated. The tool barrier bracket having flared operator and tool nozzle shields, a front suspension, one or more line filament or bladed tools, uniform air intake open to a fan to discharge debris and hold lubricants in a chamber. The front suspension fixed or to dial into tool heights and balance the unit. The tool output combines for no more than 200 rpm variance of motor input. The control barrier bracket having to mount a handlebar near the unit fixed point with a neighboring tool control grip, power control grip and transmission. The neighboring control grip to rotate the line filament or bladed tool in the right or left single fold operating framework free of collapsing.

Abstract: A front suspension for a yard tool mounted on a bracket to a boom, the bracket having to support a drive shaft, a cutting disk, a shield and one or more front suspensions to dampen power transfer, the front suspension having a frame preferably connected to a wheel at a distal end and coupled to the bracket at a proximal end, the front suspension operated in parallel single orthogonal fold frameworks with height and width adjustments substantially below the yard tool center of mass, the front suspension having to support the yard tool in equilibrium in all operative and inoperative positions to save power, to guide the cutting disk with a longer and straighter cut, to dampen the cutting disk resistance adjacent to hard surfaces, and to fold away for the shield and cutting disk to perform soft yard grounds work.

Abstract: A yard tool harness tie-down with a band, the band generally connected above a yard tool equilibrium point, the band having a north brace, the band having a south brace, the band having an east brace, the band having a west brace, the north brace having to be connected to a harness, the south brace connected to a swivel button, the swivel button having to connect to a harness clip, the harness clip having to connect to a plurality of yard tools, the east brace connected to a fixed tie-down, the fixed tie-down connected to a outer union, the west brace connected to an adjustable tie-down, the adjustable tie-down connected to a outer union, the inner union having to couple with the outer union, and the inner and outer unions having to tie down the yard tool harness close to the harness clip.

Abstract: A yard tool having a motor connected to a string trimmer for light lawn grooming purposes or other auxiliary yard tool attachments, each yard tool attachment having a separate shaft and handle that attach to the motor by a rotation and translation locks, the translation lock further having a three-way bayonet lock for one or more shaft button stops to lock into, the yard tool attachments having a series of longitudinal, lateral and vertical working planes that can be orientated along identical transport routes, a power control handle having an aperture for an index finger to compress the button stops to release the motor from the yard tool attachments, the power control handle having ribs that are slightly compressed onto the shaft and tracks for the button locks to glide through, the rotation lock maintains the string trimmer and tool attachments in a fixed orthogonal isometry.

Abstract: A computer implemented method is described. Data is collected about a number of member entities that have online interaction with a group entity. A predefined state is assigned to a selected one of the member entities automatically, in response to applying a predefined rule to analyze some of the collected data. The rule is defined in part by the group entity. The method automatically determines whether or not online content is to be delivered to the selected member entity, based on the assigned state. In another embodiment, online content that is to be delivered to the selected member entity is automatically personalized for the selected member entity, again based on the assigned state. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: An auxiliary power unit for providing power and HVAC to a vehicle. The auxiliary power unit is mounted to the vehicle in a variety of ways, but such that it can be readily moved away from the vehicle for service and maintenance. The power unit has a removable condenser and fan assembly that can be mounted to the power unit or remote from the human occupied portion of the vehicle. The power unit also including a programmable engine control unit for controlling and monitoring various aspects of the operation of the power unit and the vehicle. The power unit having a user interface that enables in-vehicle control of the engine control unit and remote control the engine control unit. The engine control unit monitoring when excessive power requirements of the power unit exists and limiting the air conditioning services of the power unit until the excessive power requirements no longer exists.

Abstract: A computer implemented method is described. Data is collected about a number of member entities that have online interaction with a group entity. A predefined state is assigned to a selected one of the member entities automatically, in response to applying a predefined rule to analyze some of the collected data. The rule is defined in part by the group entity. The method automatically determines whether or not online content is to be delivered to the selected member entity, based on the assigned state. In another embodiment, online content that is to be delivered to the selected member entity is automatically personalized for the selected member entity, again based on the assigned state. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is performed during an online chat session between a customer service representative (CSR) of a merchant, and the merchant's customer. Conversational text of the session is analyzed to determine a mood of the customer. Previously collected information about the customer is accessed, from a database that stores information about customers of the merchant. A tip is determined and sent to be displayed to the CSR. The tip is determined based on the mood and the accessed previously collected information. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral compositions, systems and methods of applying oral care compositions to the oral cavity. More specifically, oral compositions having optimized characteristics for application and retention on the oral tissues are provided. Furthermore, systems for applying oral compositions to the oral cavity are provided. A method for treating an oral cavity is further provided that enables chronic application of anti-microbial-containing retentive compositions without generating stain on the oral tissues. Furtherstill, peroxide-stable flavour systems are provided.

Abstract: A number of sets of recipients of an electronic messaging protocol message distribution campaign are identified. Each set can be one or more recipients. Scripting language is added to each message directed to a recipient. The added scripting language refers to a number of image objects/files that have been selected to form a compound image (when juxtaposed). The compound image is unique to one of the sets. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A reinforced payload container may include a panel forming at least one of a floor, a sidewall, and a front wall. A first plurality of ribs may be attached to the panel and may include a first free edge and a first panel edge. A second plurality of ribs may also be attached to the panel and may intersect with the first plurality of ribs. The second plurality of ribs may include a second free edge and a second panel edge. The first plurality of ribs may include first rib slots along the first free edge, and the second plurality of ribs may include second rib slots along the second panel edge. The first rib slots and the second rib slots may be aligned so that the first rib slots receive the second ribs and the second rib slots receive the first ribs.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and system for providing an education decision support library to enable user access to information, over a processor based network. The information assists the user in making an administrative decision. The method includes the steps of loading operational data from one or more sources into a database; providing one or more analytical tools that enable a user to manipulate the operational data; and accessing the one or more analytical tools over the processor based network to assist in an educational environment.

Abstract: A computer implemented method is described. Data is collected about a number of member entities that have online interaction with a group entity. A predefined state is assigned to a selected one of the member entities automatically, in response to applying a predefined rule to analyze some of the collected data. The rule is defined in part by the group entity. The method automatically determines whether or not online content is to be delivered to the selected member entity, based on the assigned state. In another embodiment, online content that is to be delivered to the selected member entity is automatically personalized for the selected member entity, again based on the assigned state. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A combustion case for a gas turbine engine. A typical combustion case is generally cylindrical or conical. Apertures penetrate the case, from the outer surface, through the case, to the inner surface. The apertures act as concentration points for stress. To dissipate the stress, bosses buttress the apertures, with each aperture having two bosses: one on the outer surface of the case, and another on the inner surface of the case. The invention eliminates the latter bosses. The invention dissipates stress by providing an array of T-slots on the inner surface.

Abstract: A combustion case for a gas turbine engine. A typical combustion case is generally cylindrical or conical. Apertures penetrate the case, from the outer surface, through the case, to the inner surface. The apertures act as concentration points for stress. To dissipate the stress, bosses buttress the apertures, with each aperture having two bosses: one on the outer surface of the case, and another on the inner surface of the case. The invention eliminates the latter bosses. The invention dissipates stress by providing an array of T-slots on the inner surface.