Abstract: A method of assigning an identifier to a controller of a modular vacuum pumping and/or abatement system, the method including: determining, by a first controller of the modular vacuum pumping and/or abatement system, that a first identifier is to be assigned to a second controller of the modular vacuum pumping and/or abatement system, wherein the second controller is located at a module of the modular vacuum pumping and/or abatement system; transmitting, by the first controller, a first signal indicative of the first identifier to the second controller; receiving, by a user input device coupled to the module, a user input; and adopting, by the second controller, the first identifier as its identifier in response to the user input.

Abstract: A method of monitoring a concentration of sanitizer in a solution includes providing a device that includes a plurality of sensors. The method continues by executing, via the device, a calibration stage that includes placing the device in sanitizer-free water, wherein the device: determines a temperature of the water; conducts a water analysis; and measures, via at least one sensor, a baseline resistance of the water. Sanitizing compounds are added to the water; and the device executes an operational stage, wherein the device: determines a resistance of the water with the sanitizing compounds; calculates a concentration of the sanitizing compounds in the water, wherein the concentration is based on the temperature of the water, the water analysis, and the baseline resistance; compares the calculated concentration to a predetermined threshold concentration; and activates an indication module of the device based on the comparison of the calculated concentration to the predetermined concentration.

Abstract: A monitor and indicator system includes a sensor part, a control and indication part, and a power part. The monitor and indicator system is configured to: (a) monitor a concentration of a sterilant in a sanitizing solution; (b) determine a depletion of the sterilant upon detecting that the concentration of the sterilant becomes equal to or falls below a predetermined threshold concentration level; and (c) indicate the depletion of the sterilant of the sanitizing solution by emitting a notification.

Abstract: A utensil cover system includes a frame; and a first utensil cover. The first utensil cover has a first receptacle for receiving an end portion of a utensil; and a first tab extending from the first receptacle. The first tab and the first receptacle are separated by a line of weakness, and the utensil cover is temporarily attached to the frame via a connection member.

Abstract: Shockem rodent deterrent system is a device that delivers a non-lethal electrical shock to rodents or other animals that contact the system. Shockem rodent deterrent system includes polyelectrical rope, polyelectrical tape or polyelectrical wire, which is attached to the upper surface of a base mat, and which is connected to an electronic charge controller. Polyelectrical rope, polyelectrical tape or polyelectrical wire, is a woven polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride coated fiberglass product with continuous strands of electrical conducting wires woven into or attached to the matrix. Base mat is a flexible, shape conforming, durable, non-electrical conductive, portable or permanent mat constructed from synthetic materials, such as polyester, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, or fiberglass.

Abstract: A monitor and indicator system includes a sensor part, a control and indication part, and a power part. The monitor and indicator system is configured to: (a) monitor a concentration of a sterilant in a sanitizing solution; (b) determine a depletion of the sterilant upon detecting that the concentration of the sterilant becomes equal to or falls below a predetermined threshold concentration level; and (c) indicate the depletion of the sterilant of the sanitizing solution by emitting a notification.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sanitizing utensils are disclosed. A system for sanitizing a utensil includes a shelf removably attached to a counter; an attachment member adjustably secured to the shelf, the attachment member having an aperture formed therein; a container received into the aperture in the attachment member, the container being configured to hold a sanitizing solution; and a removable insert located along an upper periphery of the container. The removable insert has a first cleaning rod extending between opposing first and second sides of the insert; a partition extending between the opposing first and second sides of the insert parallel to the first cleaning rod to form a debris channel, the debris channel having a floor thereunder; and at least one scraping member secured to an upper rim of the insert. The first cleaning rod is not located in the debris channel.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sanitizing utensils are disclosed. A system for sanitizing a utensil includes a shelf removably attached to a counter; an attachment member adjustably secured to the shelf, the attachment member having an aperture formed therein; a container received into the aperture in the attachment member, the container being configured to hold a sanitizing solution; and a removable insert located along an upper periphery of the container. The removable insert has a first cleaning rod extending between opposing first and second sides of the insert; a partition extending between the opposing first and second sides of the insert parallel to the first cleaning rod to form a debris channel, the debris channel having a floor thereunder; and at least one scraping member secured to an upper rim of the insert. The first cleaning rod is not located in the debris channel.

Abstract: A graphical user interface includes a collection of selectable content items, and a command surface for selectively displaying command selectors relating to the collection of selectable content items. Responsive to user selection of a first content item from the collection, the command surface is updated to include a first set of one or more command selectors applicable to the first content item. Responsive to user selection of a second content item, the command surface is updated to include a second set of one or more command selectors applicable to both the first content item and the second content item. Each command selector in the second set is selectable to execute a contextually applicable command related to both the first content item and the second content item.

Abstract: Semantic zoom techniques are described. In one or more implementations, techniques are described that may be utilized by a user to navigate to content of interest. These techniques may also include a variety of different features, such as to support semantic swaps and zooming “in” and “out.” These techniques may also include a variety of different input features, such as to support gestures, cursor-control device, and keyboard inputs. A variety of other features are also supported as further described in the detailed description and figures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, method and computer program for creating, visualizing and manipulating a data structure using an intuitive and interactive graphical interface. It is operable to display a data structure and enable users to interact with the data structure by means of a user interface. The data structure includes data entities and relationships between the data entities. One or more user context properties are associable with the data entities. The user interface is populated with data entities from the data structure by enabling the users to associate visual properties of the user interface with the user context associable properties of the data structure. This enables the users to interact with the data structure by means of the user interface.

Abstract: An electronic proximity sensing apparatus has at least one signal pad. The signal pads are each connected to receive an electric voltage signal. At least two sensing conductors are routed in proximity to the signal pads, and a sensor is operable to detect the difference in voltage between two of the at least two sensing conductors. Differential sensing is further applied to other capacitive proximity sensing circuits to reduce common-mode interference.