Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus, including a program encoded on computer-readable medium, for interactive training or entertainment. Each of multiple platform components interconnects with at least one other platform component and includes visual indicators, a detector substantially adjacent to each indicator for detecting a proximate game accessory, and a detector microcontroller. A main control unit receives data frames from the detectors and determines a quantity of detectors in an interconnected set of platform components based on data contained in the data frames. A memory stores a plurality of routines. The main control unit is adapted to execute a selected routine based at least in part on the determined quantity of detectors. The selected routine defines a sequence of activation of the indicators in the interconnected set of platform components.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of locating and/or counting one or more surgical articles, wherein the surgical article may comprise a surgical sponge comprising a counting element and/or detecting element. The counting element and/or detecting element may comprise an RFID tag encapsulated in a housing or pouch that is coupled to the surgical sponge. The RFID tag may further comprise unique identification and/or location information relative to the surgical sponge. The RFID tag may be coupled to the sponge at an attachment position and/or oriented on the surgical sponge relative to a defined set of reference lines. The attachment position and/or orientation of the RFID tag on the surgical sponge may be configured to improve the accuracy of scanning the RFID tag. A plurality of surgical articles (i.e. surgical sponges) comprising RFID tags may be packaged or bundled via a strap or within a container.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a shoe that is movable in a sidewall of a body of the connector and/or a continuity bus.

Abstract: A liquid treatment unit removes particulate matter and colloids from a liquid, as found in waste water on mines, on construction sites and on heavy industry sites. The liquid treatment unit includes an electrocoagulation unit and a cyclonic separator unit. The liquid to be treated is first subject to electrocoagulation and then fed into the cyclonic separator unit. The cyclonic separator unit guides the electrocoagulated liquid in a circular path downwardly from an outer perimeter to move underneath a skirt and then upwardly and inwardly towards a central outlet located at the top of the cyclonic separator. Floating particles are skimmed from the surface outside of the skirt. In moving to the outlet, the liquid passes through a plurality of nested frusto-conical guide members. An ultrasonic transducer is used to collapse bubbles formed by electrocoagulation, and to clean the electrocoagulation electrodes.

Abstract: A stacking bracket with locking tabs for easily, economically, and securely attaching and horizontal shelving to an upright shelving support post rack assembly as well as connecting and stacking such rack assemblies vertically together, the system and component parts being adaptable and configurable such that shelves, drawers, and other rack accessory elements may be readily incorporated into the system, assembly, and methods for use of same.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of locating and/or counting one or more surgical articles, wherein the surgical article may comprise a surgical sponge comprising a counting element and/or detecting element. The counting element and/or detecting element may comprise an RFID tag encapsulated in a housing or pouch that is coupled to the surgical sponge. The RFID tag may further comprise unique identification and/or location information relative to the surgical sponge. The RFID tag may be coupled to the sponge at an attachment position and/or oriented on the surgical sponge relative to a defined set of reference lines. The attachment position and/or orientation of the RFID tag on the surgical sponge may be configured to improve the accuracy of scanning the RFID tag. A plurality of surgical articles (i.e. surgical sponges) comprising RFID tags may be packaged or bundled via a strap or within a container.

Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game has a set of cards. Each card has at least one matrix of m cells displaying a set of n differing symbols on each card, the layout of the symbols differing from matrix to matrix on the cards with each symbol appearing once on each matrix. In play, the symbols a random process is used to rank the symbols and the ranking of each symbol on a card is recorded. Adjacent symbols having sequential rankings are recognized by displaying links between these cells. Play continues until all symbols in the matrix have been ranked. Single play or multi-player games can be conducted with these cards as well as the sale of “scratch and win” cards.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector with a grounding insert that is between a fastener and and a post to provide electrical continuity therebetween.

Abstract: A compressible F-connector and method for interconnection with coaxial cable that includes a biasing member for promoting electrical continuity.

Abstract: A cable caddy with a portable housing stores cable reels. Each reel includes a drum coupled to end caps. Plugs inserted in the end caps are irrotatable with respect to the housing and rotatable with respect to the drum. During transport reels are stacked vertically atop one another with a plug of a first reel inserted in a plug of a second reel.

Abstract: A method for nondestructive inspection of ceramic structures present as either a ceramic matrix composite structure or a ceramic based coating. Such non-metallic structures are used to provide thermal protection or weight reduction or both to aircraft and their components. The nonmetallic structure is scanned with an electromagnetic pulse in the range of 200 GHz to 4 THz. The electromagnetic pulse includes a plurality of frequencies within the Terahertz range and is not restricted to a single designated frequency. The frequency range is sensitive to changes in impedances and refractive index within the structure. After the electromagnetic pulse passes through the nonmetallic structure, it may be evaluated for changes in impedance in the nonmetallic structure at different locations, and, when present, whether the changes in impedance impact the ability of the structure to perform the function for which it was designed.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector splice including a central conductor extending between opposed ends and an insulating structure interposed between the central conductor and an outer body.

Abstract: A coaxial connector including a continuity element extending between a nut surface and a body base.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are safety barrier devices and systems for road vehicles, such as school buses and police vehicle, to simultaneously provide physical barriers and visual alerts to motors traveling nearby. In one aspect, a safety barrier device includes a deployment mechanism capable of deploying a safety barrier by extending and retracting the safety barrier from within a housing; a safety barrier connected to the deployment mechanism and comprising an elongated member with a visual alert area, and a housing for containing the deployment mechanism and safety barrier. Also disclosed herein are methods for using the disclosed devices and systems.

Abstract: A compressible F-connector and method for interconnection with coaxial cable that includes a biasing member for promoting electrical continuity.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a shoe that is movable in a sidewall of a body of the connector and/or a continuity bus.

Abstract: A compressible F-connector and method for interconnection with coaxial cable that includes a biasing member for promoting electrical continuity.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a shoe that is movable in a sidewall of a body of the connector and/or a continuity bus.

Abstract: A cable caddy with a portable housing stores cable reels. Each reel includes a drum coupled to end caps. Plugs inserted in the end caps are irrotatable with respect to the housing and rotatable with respect to the drum. During transport reels are stacked vertically atop one another with a plug of a first reel inserted in a plug of a second reel.

Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game has a set of cards (printed or displayed electronically on a VDU). Each card (102) has at least one matrix of m cells (100) displaying a set of n differing symbols (101) on each card (102), the layout of the symbols (101) differing from matrix to matrix on the cards (102) with each symbol (101) appearing once on each matrix. In play, the symbols (101) a random process is used to rank the symbols (101) and the ranking (110) of each symbol (101) on a card is recorded. Adjacent symbols having sequential rankings (110) are recognized by displaying links (112) between these cells (two such links are shown at this stage of play). Play continues until all symbols (101) in the matrix have been ranked (110). Single play or multi-player games can be conducted with these cards as well as the sale of “scratch and win” cards.