Abstract: Examples provide systems and methods for detecting vehicle tamper events without relying on a clear line-of-sight. Namely, examples leverage an intelligent insight that many types of vehicle tamper events have unique audio signatures. Accordingly, examples detect/classify vehicle tamper events based on these unique audio signatures. Moreover, examples can verify these audio-based classifications by analyzing acceleration-related data (e.g., relative acceleration data for a body of a vehicle, relative jerk data for a body of a vehicle, etc.) to determine suspicious movement of a body of a vehicle during a potential/suspected vehicle tamper event. This acceleration-related verification step can reduce occurrence of false positive audio-based classifications caused by other noise events proximate to the vehicle that have similar audio signatures to vehicle tamper events (e.g., drilling or other noise from a construction site, rain, etc.).

Abstract: Examples provide systems and methods for detecting vehicle tamper events without relying on a clear line-of-sight. Namely, examples leverage an intelligent insight that many types of vehicle tamper events have unique audio signatures. Accordingly, examples detect/classify vehicle tamper events based on these unique audio signatures. Moreover, examples can verify these audio-based classifications by analyzing acceleration-related data (e.g., relative acceleration data for a body of a vehicle, relative jerk data for a body of a vehicle, etc.) to determine suspicious movement of a body of a vehicle during a potential/suspected vehicle tamper event. This acceleration-related verification step can reduce occurrence of false positive audio-based classifications caused by other noise events proximate to the vehicle that have similar audio signatures to vehicle tamper events (e.g., drilling or other noise from a construction site, rain, etc.).

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monitoring and detecting unauthorized access to a vehicle. The systems and methods may receive surveillance data of the vehicle using a sensor. The systems and methods may detect, from the surveillance data, an intrusion to the vehicle by an entity. The systems and methods may transition the sensor out of a minimal power state upon detecting the intrusion to the vehicle. The systems and methods may perform a scan of the vehicle to obtain information indicating a type of the intrusion using the sensor. The systems and methods may determine, from the scan, the type of the intrusion to the vehicle is a threat intrusion by determining the entity causing the intrusion is unauthorized and the entity is performing an unauthorized action. The systems and methods may perform a safety action to interfere with the threat intrusion.

Abstract: A pet wellness and training device intended to be worn inside an animal's mouth, and a method for manufacturing the same. More specifically, the pet wellness and training device comprises: an upper barrier configured to be disposed at least partially adjacent to a roof of the animal's mouth, a lower barrier configured to be disposed at least partially adjacent to a floor of the animal's mouth, a frame disposed between and connecting the upper barrier and the lower barrier, a breathable barrier extending between at least a portion of the upper barrier and at least a portion of the lower barrier, and at least one expansion member configured to urge the upper barrier and the lower barrier away from each other. In some embodiments, the upper and lower barrier may be integrally formed as one piece, configured to fit securely inside the animal's mouth.

Abstract: A cooking device drainage system is provided. In one embodiment, a cooking device drainage system includes a seal positioned between a door and a housing of an appliance. The seal is configured to be attached to the door and at least partially define a seal channel configured to receive condensation from an interior surface of the door. The seal includes a channel opening therein. A catch is positioned between the housing and the door and includes a drain opening passing therethrough. The catch is configured to receive a flow of condensation from the channel opening. A collection channel is coupled to the housing below the door and is configured to receive and retain the flow of condensation from the drain opening.

Abstract: A pet wellness and training device intended to be worn inside an animal's mouth, and a method for manufacturing the same. More specifically, the pet wellness and training device comprises: an upper barrier configured to be disposed at least partially adjacent to a roof of the animal's mouth, a lower barrier configured to be disposed at least partially adjacent to a floor of the animal's mouth, a frame disposed between and connecting the upper barrier and the lower barrier, a breathable barrier extending between at least a portion of the upper barrier and at least a portion of the lower barrier, and at least one expansion member configured to urge the upper barrier and the lower barrier away from each other. In some embodiments, the upper and lower barrier may be integrally formed as one piece, configured to fit securely inside the animal's mouth.

Abstract: A remotely releasable tow line is provided. The tow line has a releasable latch at a distal end that is removably connected to a race car. The releasable latch is operatively associated with a cable handle adjacent to a proximal end of the tow line. Accordingly, a user disposed on a tow vehicle, to which the proximal end is connected, may manipulate the cable handle so that the release latch disconnects from the race car, in such a way that while the race car is still being towed it is unhooked from the tow vehicle, thereby saving time in getting the race car in a pit area where the race car can be tended to before its soon-approaching next race.

Abstract: A seal apparatus and method of use is described. The seal apparatus comprises a seal assembly comprising a plurality of elements assembled together to form a ring structure around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure is operable to be moved between an expanded condition and a collapsed condition by movement of the plurality of elements. The plurality of elements is operable to be moved between the expanded and collapsed conditions by sliding with respect to one another along respective contact surfaces. Each of the plurality of elements is a compound element comprising a substrate and at least one seal member disposed on a part of a surface of the element.

Abstract: A torque transfer apparatus and method of use is described. The apparatus comprises a plurality of elements assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure defines a first engagement surface. A structure defining a second engagement surface is rotatable with respect to the ring structure. The ring structure is operable to be moved between a collapsed condition and an expanded condition by movement of the plurality of elements, and movement between the collapsed condition and the expanded condition engages or disengages the first and second engagement surfaces. The apparatus can be configured to transfer a driving torque (e.g. a clutch) or a braking force (e.g. a torque brake).

Abstract: A seal apparatus and method of use is described. The apparatus comprises a seal assembly comprising a plurality of seal elements assembled together to form a ring structure around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure is operable to be moved between an expanded condition and a collapsed condition by movement of the plurality of seal elements. The plurality of seal elements is operable to be moved between the expanded and collapsed conditions by sliding with respect to one another along respective contact surfaces. Each of the plurality of seal elements is each formed from a compliant, compressible or resilient material.

Abstract: The invention provides an expanding and/or collapsing apparatus and a method of use. The apparatus comprises a plurality of elements assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure is operable to be moved between an expanded condition and a collapsed condition by movement of the plurality of elements. The plurality of elements is operable to be moved between the expanded and collapsed conditions by sliding with respect to one another in the plane of the ring structure, in a direction tangential to a circle concentric with the ring structure. Applications of the invention include oilfield devices, including anti-extrusion rings, plugs, packers, locks, patching tools, connection systems, and variable diameter tools run in a wellbore.

Abstract: A seal apparatus and method of use is described. The seal apparatus comprises a seal assembly comprising a plurality of elements assembled together to form a ring structure around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure is operable to be moved between an expanded condition and a collapsed condition by movement of the plurality of elements; The plurality of elements is operable to be moved between the expanded and collapsed conditions by sliding with respect to one another along respective contact surfaces. Each of the plurality of elements is a compound element comprising a substrate and at least one seal member disposed on a part of a surface of the element.

Abstract: A remotely releasable tow line is provided. The tow line has a releasable latch at a distal end that is removably connected to a race car. The releasable latch is operatively associated with a cable handle adjacent to a proximal end of the tow line. Accordingly, a user disposed on a tow vehicle, to which the proximal end is connected, may manipulate the cable handle so that the release latch disconnects from the race car, in such a way that while the race care is still being towed it is unhooked from the tow vehicle, thereby saving time in getting the race care in a pit area where the race care can be tended to before its soon-approaching next race.

Abstract: A seal apparatus and method of use is described. The apparatus comprises a seal assembly comprising a plurality of seal elements assembled together to form a ring structure around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure is operable to be moved between an expanded condition and a collapsed condition by movement of the plurality of seal elements. The plurality of seal elements is operable to be moved between the expanded and collapsed conditions by sliding with respect to one another along respective contact surfaces. Each of the plurality of seal elements is each formed from a compliant, compressible or resilient material.

Abstract: The invention provides an expanding and/or collapsing apparatus and a method of use. The apparatus comprises a plurality of elements assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure is operable to be moved between an expanded condition and a collapsed condition by movement of the plurality of elements. The plurality of elements is operable to be moved between the expanded and collapsed conditions by sliding with respect to one another in the plane of the ring structure, in a direction tangential to a circle concentric with the ring structure. Applications of the invention include oilfield devices, including anti-extrusion rings, plugs, packers, locks, patching tools, connection systems, and variable diameter tools run in a wellbore.

Abstract: The invention provides a downhole apparatus and method of use. The apparatus comprises a plurality of elements assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis and a drive mechanism for effecting rotation of the ring structure with respect to a wellbore or subterranean formation. The ring structure is operable to be moved between a collapsed condition and a first expanded condition by movement of the plurality of elements, and the ring structure comprises one or more surfaces or formations for cutting and/or removal of material from the wellbore or subterranean formation.

Abstract: The invention provides an expanding and collapsing ring apparatus and method of use. The expanding and collapsing ring comprises a plurality of elements assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure defines an inner ring surface configured to be presented to a surface of an object arranged internally to the ring structure. The ring structure is operable to be moved between a collapsed condition and a first expanded condition by movement of the plurality of elements. The plurality of elements is operable to be moved between the expanded and collapsed conditions by sliding with respect to one another in the plane of the ring structure. Applications of the invention include oilfield devices, connection systems, flow barriers and packers.

Abstract: A method and system for restraining the top plate of ballistic cover systems used during a supercharged engine explosion is provided. The restraining system embodies bushing-pin attachment points along the periphery of the top plate for attaching the restraint straps. The attachment points may be set at an angle of incidence relative to the top plate. Each bushing-pin attachment point includes spaced apart bushings for retaining a retention pin. The retention pin is made of a material more malleable than that of the top plate and the bushings so as to absorb a predominance of the stress through the restraint straps during an explosion. Moreover, the retention pins are easily detachable from the bushings for installation and repair purposes.

Abstract: Implementations of a hammock are provided. In some implementations, the hammock may be configured to provide a head pocket that supports the head of a user without straining the neck. In some implementations, the hammock may be configured to provide two arm rests that position the arms of a user alongside their body, outside the confines of the interior compartment of the hammock. In some implementations, the hammock may be configured to provide a leg well that supports the legs of a user without straining the knees. A method of constructing a hammock having a central portion that is elevated when hung is disclosed. By elevating the central portion of the hammock, the mid-line of a user's body (e.g., the lower back, hips, and/or legs) may be raised to the same or similar elevation as the head pocket and/or the leg well of the hammock.

Abstract: The invention provides a downhole apparatus (50) and method of use. The apparatus comprises a plurality of elements (60) assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis and a drive mechanism for effecting rotation of the ring structure with respect to a wellbore or subterranean formation. The ring structure is operable to be moved between a collapsed condition and a first expanded condition by movement of the plurality of elements, and the ring structure comprises one or more surfaces or formations for cutting and/or removal of material from the wellbore or subterranean formation.