Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring safety of work vehicles and worksites. Work vehicles and worksites may be provided with target object sensor units for detecting a condition regarding safety determinative aspects of the work vehicle or worksite. The target object sensor units communicate data regarding the safety determinative aspects to a data acquisition and communication unit that produces safety status data. The safety status data is analyzed to determine whether to issue a notification to a notification unit to alert workers of an unsafe condition. The data acquisition and communication unit transmits the safety status data to a server/processing unit for further analysis. The server/processing unit may track the safety status data regarding each worksite or work vehicle and generate statistical data regarding the safety status data. The server/processing unit may communicate with user interface to display notifications and statistical data.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for remotely monitoring water usage in real time utilizes a sensor attached to a water meter. The sensor monitors water flowing through the meter by analyzing the water meter's magnetic coupling and processes the data to correlate it to real time flow rates. Data is transmitted through a base unit to remote storage and consumers may access the data with application software installed on electronics such as smartphones and tablets. Four components are combined to allow the real time monitoring of water utilization.

Abstract: A ferrule for a fiber optic connector includes: a main body extending from a first end to a second end, the main body defining a bore extending from the first end to the second end; an end surface at the second end of the main body; and a raised portion on the end surface, the raised portion extending from the second end and surrounding the bore; wherein an optical fiber is configured to be positioned within the bore of the main body; and wherein the end surface is configured to be polished to remove the raised portion.

Abstract: Embodiments of the Expandable Arrow Nock are comprised of a nock tip, expandable fins, an internal spring, a high tensile strength wire and a pass-through module. When the arrow is fired, the fins are in the stowed position and remain in the stowed position as the arrow travels up to the point where the arrow hits the target animal. At the point where the arrow hits the target animal, the deceleration of the arrow at that instant actuates the compressed internal spring that in turn force the fins into the deployed or open position. The deployed fins prevent the nock from travelling through the body of the animal. However, the shaft portion of the arrow detaches from the nock and pass-through module.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a hybrid dongle cable assembly connectable to a standard copper cable terminated by an RJ-45 jack. The hybrid dongle cable assembly has a cable carrying electrical conductors and optical fibers. The hybrid dongle cable assembly further includes first and second connectors housing a fiber optic transceiver, DC converter, and integrated circuit chip, wherein both of the connectors are connectable to a copper cable.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a cable assembly including a cable with a first end and a second end. The cable includes first and second electrical conductors and first and second optical fibers. The cable assembly includes a first eight pin, eight contact modular connector mounted upon the first end and a second eight pin, eight contact modular connector mounted upon the second end. The first eight pin, eight contact modular connector and the second eight pin, eight contact modular connector each include an optical to electrical converter.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves a spoolie (60) for sealing a tube (50) passing through an air gap or other interruption within a high temperature operating environment. The apparatus allow for a sealing service pathway between areas of differential temperature while allowing for relative movement consistent with thermal expansion and contraction.

Abstract: The invention describes a novel implementation of ultrasound or OCT technology to approximate the dimensions of fluid-filled structures (when using ultrasound technology) or other structures (when using OCT technology). The invention in a preferred embodiment is an elongated member such as a catheter that uses ultrasound or OCT technology to approximate the dimensions of a structure into which the catheter has been placed. In a preferred embodiment, the catheter includes multiple ultrasound transducers arranged in an annular or circumferential configuration on, embedded into or within the body of the elongated member so that distance measurements can be obtained between the elongated member and the wall of the immediately facing structure (e.g., a fluid-filled lumen). Utilizing these measurements, the present invention approximates for the physician the shape and size of the structure into which the elongated member is placed.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a fluid and reduced-toxicity optical media with optical analysis and therapeutic energy delivery. An aspect of the invention provides an aqueous solution of increased-salinity of between about 1% and 35%. An increasing salinity in accordance with the invention provides improved transmissive efficiency at many wavelengths and less toxicity than many existing systems and methods. A catheter having integrated fibers for probing or treating internal lumens or other tissues can include a liquid-inflatable balloon or flushing mechanism using the solution for displacing blood or other obstructions in an optical path between the fiber and targeted tissue. Methods including spectroscopy can be employed with the solution for diagnosing medical conditions associated with diseased vessels or other tissues while reducing the risk of permanent damage resulting from the diagnosis.

Abstract: A baler for agricultural material including a reciprocating plunger that compresses crop material in a channel into flakes which are stacked to provide a bale length of the desired size. The baler is towed from and powered by a steerable tractor having an operator display. The channel receiving the plunger has right and left walls which support star wheels having points projecting into the channel for the flakes and bale. The relative movement of the bale from right to left is determined and indicated to the operator of the vehicle to steer right, left or straight to ensure that bales have thickness that is uniform across their width.

Abstract: Embodiments of the Expandable Arrow Nock are comprised of a nock tip, expandable fins, an internal spring, a high tensile strength wire and a pass-through module. When the arrow is fired, the fins are in the stowed position and remain in the stowed position as the arrow travels up to the point where the arrow hits the target animal. At the point where the arrow hits the target animal, the deceleration of the arrow at that instant actuates the compressed internal spring that in turn force the fins into the deployed or open position. The deployed fins prevent the nock from travelling through the body of the animal. However, the shaft portion of the arrow detaches from the nock and pass-through module.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are configured to assess the severity of a blockage in a vessel and, in particular, a stenosis in a blood vessel. In some particular embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are configured to assess the severity of a stenosis in the coronary arteries without the administration of a hyperemic agent. In some embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are configured to optimize proximal and distal pressure measurements utilized to assess the vessel.

Abstract: A retaining clip for use in limiting radial movement between a first section and a second section of a split fairing is provided. The first section includes a first clip tab and the second section includes a second clip tab extending therefrom, wherein the first and second clip tabs form a slot when the first section and the second section are substantially aligned. The retaining clip includes a first portion sized for insertion into the slot, a third portion coupled to the first and second clip tabs such that the first and second clip tabs are positioned between the first portion and the third portion, and a second portion extending between the first portion and the third portion.

Abstract: A system for analyzing a body lumen including a flexible conduit that is elongated along a longitudinal axis, the flexible conduit having a proximal end and a distal end; at least one delivery waveguide and at least one collection waveguide extending along the flexible conduit, a transmission output of the at least one delivery waveguide and a transmission input of the at least one collection waveguide located along a distal portion of the conduit; a spectrometer connected to the at least one delivery waveguide and the at least one collection waveguide, the spectrometer configured to perform diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, wherein the spectrometer emits at least one primary radiation signal of a wavelength having an absorption coefficient of between about 8 cm?1 and about 10 cm?1 when transmitted through a highly aqueous media; a controller system configured to calculate at least one of an extent, area, and volume of highly aqueous media based on the amount of absorption of the at least one primary radiatio

Abstract: A system is provided for probing a body lumen that includes a flexible conduit that is elongated along a longitudinal axis, the flexible conduit having a proximal end and a distal end, at least one delivery waveguide and at least one collection waveguide extending along the flexible conduit, a transmission output of the at least one delivery waveguide and a transmission input of the at least one collection waveguide located along a distal portion of the conduit. A spectrometer is connected to the at least one delivery waveguide and the at least one collection waveguide, the spectrometer configured to perform spectroscopy. A controller system is configured to calculate a distance between the flexible conduit and the wall of the body lumen based on a spectroscopic measurement of the at least one primary radiation signal that traveled between the flexible conduit and body lumen.

Abstract: A baler for agricultural material including a reciprocating plunger that compresses crop material in a channel into flakes which are stacked to provide a bale length of the desired size. The baler is towed from and powered by a steerable tractor having an operator display. The channel receiving the plunger has right and left walls which support star wheels having points projecting into the channel for the flakes and bale. The relative movement of the bale from right to left is determined and indicated to the operator of the vehicle to steer right, left or straight to ensure that bales have thickness that is uniform across their width.

Abstract: A work machine includes a frame, at least one drive wheel carried by the frame, at least one caster wheel assembly carried by the frame, and at least one turn assist arrangement. Each turn assist arrangement is coupled between the frame and a corresponding caster wheel assembly. Each turn assist arrangement is configured to bias the corresponding caster wheel assembly during an operator commanded turn, and to be overridden by forces applied by the ground to the caster wheel assembly.

Abstract: A catheter for placement within a body lumen, the catheter including a flexible conduit that is elongated along a longitudinal axis, the flexible conduit having a proximal end and a distal end, at least one delivery waveguide and at least one collection waveguide extending along the flexible conduit, a lumen-expanding inflatable balloon disposed about a portion of the conduit, a transmission output of the at least one delivery waveguide and a transmission input of the at least one collection waveguide located within the balloon; and, at least one elongate arm connected to the conduit and positioned within the balloon, the at least one elongate arm radially translatable with respect to the conduit, and wherein at least one of the transmission output and transmission input is coupled to the elongate arm.

Abstract: A work machine jog drive includes a jog motor configured to operate components of the work machine primary drive system in a slow controllable manner to operate performance system components of the work machine for adjustment, maintenance and other purposes.

Abstract: An agricultural power control system including a moving element, a power source, a signal generating element and a torque modifying device. The moving element is configured to engage a quantity of crop material in a cyclical manner. The power source conveys power to the moving element. The signal generating element is configured to provide a signal relating to an anticipated quantity of crop material prior to the moving element engaging the quantity of crop material. The torque modifying device is configured to cause the power source to alter an amount of torque delivered to the moving element dependent upon the signal.