Abstract: A body part protector includes an inner layer defining an interior space that is configured to be occupied by a human body part, an outer layer connected to the inner layer and forming at least one chamber therebetween, and a plurality of separate dampers. A damper is at least partially disposed in the chamber. Each damper extends into the interior space along a respective longitudinal axis. Each damper has an outer end disposed at a fixed position relative to the outer layer and an inner end disposed longitudinally opposite the outer end in the interior space. The protector includes a plurality of separate engagement members corresponding to the plurality of dampers. Each engagement member is disposed at the inner end of the corresponding damper and is configured to engage the body part of the user. Each damper includes a plurality of compressible damper elements concentrically arranged about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A golf bag retention yoke comprising at least one beverage container holder well and/or at least one golf tee holder aperture integrally formed therein. The at least one beverage container holder is structured and operable to removably retain a beverage container and the least one golf tee holder aperture structured and operable to removably retain a golf tee.

Abstract: A canopy for a vehicle, wherein the canopy comprises a body that is structured and operable to protect passengers of the vehicle from rain, water and sunlight, wherein the body comprises a photoluminescent material that is structured and operable to illuminate in the absence of light such that the body is structured and operable to self-illuminate without a connection to an electrical power source.

Abstract: A bimini having a collapsible frame and a top is disclosed. The collapsible frame, which has a first support and a second support that is pivotable relative to the first support about a pivot axis, is movable between a collapsed configuration and an extended configuration. The top, which has a first top portion that defines a cavity and a second top portion that is flexible, extends between the first and second supports. In the extended configuration of the collapsible frame, the top is taut between the first and second supports, and in the collapsed configuration of the collapsible frame, the second top portion is selectively at least partially stored in the cavity defined by the first top portion. A watercraft having the bimini is also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed. An apparatus includes at least one memory, instructions, and processor circuitry to execute the instructions. The processor circuitry executes the instructions to deduplicate at least one of panel data, automatic content recognition data, or return path data to generate a deduplicated data set. The processor circuitry executes the instructions to generate a graph that connects devices identified in the deduplicated data set, the devices connected based on at least one of a shared intemet protocol addresses, a shared location identifier, or a common device identifier assigned by a common device identification algorithm. The processor circuitry executes the instructions to remove one or more connections based on an inconsistency between the one or more connections and personally identifiable information.

Abstract: A compressible liner for a helmet or other apparatus subject to shock loading comprises three substantially co-extensive layers mutually engaged by respective cone-like protuberances and cone-like recesses. The intermediate layer is of a different compressibility and provides for de-coupling of the layers in an oblique impact.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus having a fluid delivery system and a fluid recovery system is provided with a housing including an upright body and a base coupled with the upright body. Cleaning fluid and electrical wiring can be routed between the upright body and the base via a yoked spine section of the upright body.

Abstract: A body part protector includes an inner layer defining an interior space that is configured to be occupied by a human body part, an outer layer connected to the inner layer and forming at least one chamber therebetween, and a plurality of separate dampers. A damper is at least partially disposed in the chamber. Each damper extends into the interior space along a respective longitudinal axis. Each damper has an outer end disposed at a fixed position relative to the outer layer and an inner end disposed longitudinally opposite the outer end in the interior space. The protector includes a plurality of separate engagement members corresponding to the plurality of dampers. Each engagement member is disposed at the inner end of the corresponding damper and is configured to engage the body part of the user. Each damper includes a plurality of compressible damper elements concentrically arranged about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A system expands an existing library based on simultaneous optimization of a circuit design being built and the library cells being used. The system receives a library of cells and a circuit design and performs synthesis and optimization of the circuit design. The system evaluates the circuit design to identify portions that may be candidates for new library cells. The system analyzes the library to determine whether there is an existing library cell that can be used, whether the new libcell should be added to the library, or whether the new libcell should replace an existing libcell. The system performs modeling for the new libcell to measure the improvement obtained by use of the new libcell. The system recommends the new libcell for addition to the library based on the performance modeling.

Abstract: A body part protector includes an inner layer defining an interior space that is configured to be occupied by a human body part, an outer layer connected to the inner layer and forming at least one chamber therebetween, and a plurality of separate dampers. A damper is at least partially disposed in the chamber. Each damper extends into the interior space along a respective longitudinal axis. Each damper has an outer end disposed at a fixed position relative to the outer layer and an inner end disposed longitudinally opposite the outer end in the interior space. The protector includes a plurality of separate engagement members corresponding to the plurality of dampers. Each engagement member is disposed at the inner end of the corresponding damper and is configured to engage the body part of the user. Each damper includes a plurality of compressible damper elements concentrically arranged about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A bimini having a collapsible frame and a top is disclosed. The collapsible frame, which has a first support and a second support that is pivotable relative to the first support about a pivot axis, is movable between a collapsed configuration and an extended configuration. The top, which has a first top portion that defines a cavity and a second top portion that is flexible, extends between the first and second supports. In the extended configuration of the collapsible frame, the top is taut between the first and second supports, and in the collapsed configuration of the collapsible frame, the second top portion is selectively at least partially stored in the cavity defined by the first top portion. A watercraft having the bimini is also disclosed.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a charging system comprises distribution circuitry, power connectors, and a computer. The distribution circuitry provides power from a power supply. Each power connector couples the distribution circuitry to an electric vehicle of a set of electric vehicles and transmits current to the electric vehicle. The computer: receives a charging request from each electric vehicle; determines an allocation of power according to the charging requests; and instructs the distribution circuitry to send current to the electric vehicles according to the allocation of power. The computer adjusts the allocation of power to the electric vehicles by: detecting a change in the actual amount of current drawn by a particular electric vehicle; adjusting the allocation of power to the electric vehicles according to the change; and instructing the distribution circuitry to send the current to the electric vehicles, including the particular electric vehicle, according to the adjusted allocation of power.

Abstract: A helmet comprised of a hard outer shell, a compressible liner in contact with an inner surface of the hard outer shell, and a comfort liner in contact with an inner surface of the compressible liner. The damping hole is defined longitudinally along a longitudinal axis through the hard outer shell, the compressible liner, and the comfort liner. The helmet also includes a pendulum damping system disposed in the damping hole and extending longitudinally from the outer shell to the comfort liner. The pendulum damping system has a pendulum mass that is laterally displaceable within the damping hole.

Abstract: A system for direct injection of selected thermal-infrared (IR) wavelength radiation or energy into articles for a wide range of processing purposes is provided. These purposes may include heating, raising or maintaining the temperature of articles, or stimulating a target item in a range of different industrial, medical, consumer, or commercial circumstances. The system is especially applicable to operations that require or benefit from the ability to irradiate at specifically selected wavelengths or to pulse or inject the radiation. The system is particularly advantageous when functioning at higher speeds and in a non-contact environment with the target.

Abstract: A compressible liner for a helmet or other apparatus subject to shock loading comprises three substantially co-extensive layers mutually engaged by respective cone-like protuberances and cone-like recesses. The intermediate layer is of a different compressibility and provides for de-coupling of the layers in an oblique impact.

Abstract: A laser diode based system for direct injection of selected thermal-infrared (IR) wavelength radiation or energy into articles for a wide range of processing purposes is provided. These purposes may include heating, raising or maintaining the temperature of articles, or stimulating a target item in a wide range of different industrial, medical, consumer, or commercial applications. The system is especially applicable to operations that require or benefit from the ability to irradiate at specifically selected wavelengths or to pulse or inject the radiation. The system is particularly advantageous when functioning at higher speeds and in a non-contact environment with the target.

Abstract: A compressible liner for a helmet or other apparatus subject to shock loading comprises three substantially co-extensive layers mutually engaged by respective cone-like protuberances and cone-like recesses. The intermediate layer is of a different compressibility and provides for de-coupling of the layers in an oblique impact.

Abstract: An example toggle bolt catch for use with a toggle bolt is described. The toggle bolt catch includes a collar eyelet and a toggle catch. The collar eyelet includes a cylindrical ring having a central opening to allow the toggle of a toggle bolt to pass through and a flange that extends radially outward from the cylindrical ring. The toggle catch includes a minor arc stem that extends away from a back of the cylindrical ring. In use, the toggle bolt catch is inserted through a hole formed in drywall, for example, with the minor arc stem extending in the open space behind the drywall. When the bolt of the toggle bolt is rotated, the toggle can rotate only until it contacts the minor arc stem, after which further rotation of the bolt will draw the toggle of the toggle bolt toward the bolt without additional rotation of the toggle.

Abstract: A body part protector includes an inner layer defining an interior space that is configured to be occupied by a human body part, an outer layer connected to the inner layer and forming at least one chamber therebetween, and a plurality of separate dampers. A damper is at least partially disposed in the chamber. Each damper extends into the interior space along a respective longitudinal axis. Each damper has an outer end disposed at a fixed position relative to the outer layer and an inner end disposed longitudinally opposite the outer end in the interior space. The protector includes a plurality of separate engagement members corresponding to the plurality of dampers. Each engagement member is disposed at the inner end of the corresponding damper and is configured to engage the body part of the user. Each damper includes a plurality of compressible damper elements concentrically arranged about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a design for a system (2) that comprises a plurality of subsystems (4, 6) is provided. Criteria to be satisfied by the system (2) are identified. For each subsystem (4, 6), further criteria that are to be satisfied by that subsystem (4, 6) are determined and a parametric model (8, 16) is then determined. These comprise inputs (10, 18) and outputs (14, 22) that are dependent on the inputs (10, 18). A systems engineering model (100) comprising, as inputs, parametric model inputs (10, 18) is then determined. System model outputs (28) are dependent on the system model inputs. Groups consisting of some of the system model inputs are formed and an optimization process is performed, for each group, to determine inputs that optimize the system model outputs (28). A set of inputs that optimize the system model outputs (28) provides a design for the system.