Abstract: A device for administering oxygen therapy to a patient comprises a gas intake valve; a primary flow path connecting the gas intake valve to a gas output connector, the primary flow path comprising a flow controller configured to adjust a first flow rate through the primary flow path, wherein the flow controller is in electronic communication with a processor and memory; at least one physiological sensor communicatively coupled to the processor performing a method comprising: receiving a target oxygen saturation level; receiving at least one measured physiological parameter from the at least one physiological sensor; analyzing the at least one measured physiological parameter to determine a predicted oxygen saturation level of a patient for a first time window; and adjusting the first flow rate with the flow controller to bring the predicted oxygen saturation level within a threshold value of the target oxygen saturation level.

Abstract: Systems and methods for receiving packages from drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are described. The systems can include a delivery package mounting unit, such as a unit configured to mount to the outside of a house or building, configured and adapted to facilitate the landing of a drone to the unit and receive to multiple packages from the drone and/or one or more other drones. In some embodiments, the mounting unit includes a landing tray configured to facilitate the landing of a drone to the unit, and a moveable package tray configured to receive packages and other cargo from the drone.

Abstract: Systems and methods for receiving packages from drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are described. The systems can include a delivery package mounting unit, such as a unit configured to mount to the outside of a house or building, configured and adapted to facilitate the landing of a drone to the unit and receive to multiple packages from the drone and/or one or more other drones. In some embodiments, the mounting unit includes a landing tray configured to facilitate the landing of a drone to the unit, and a movable package tray configured to receive packages and other cargo from the drone.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing drones using standby zones are described. An aircraft (e.g., drone or UAV) standby zone management system manages drones in three-dimensional zones, each zone having a specific elevation (or height), longitude, and latitude. For example, a number of drones can service or otherwise travel through a specific airspace or geographical location (e.g., an area surrounding a warehouse). Before executing flight plans, the drones remain in a standby mode, where they await instructions. The system manages these standby zones, moving the drones from zone to zone as they remain in their standby mode of operation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sending and receiving communications securely between a human interface keyboard and a computer terminal are described. In some embodiments, the keyboard includes a human interface display and a processor to encrypt keystrokes entered by a user. Synchronization between the keyboard and the computer terminal is maintained by the devices, by encrypting and decrypting a signal according to the same randomized negotiated ASCII CharSet, which is generated by the computer terminal.

Abstract: A drone identification system including a drone having an LED “license plate” and an identification device is disclosed. The drone's LEDs emit a color pattern signal that is captured by the identification device, which is then used to uniquely identify the drone. Specifically, the identification device translates the color pattern signal into a unique identification code that is used to identify the drone. The identification code may be transmitted to a server to store the identification information in a directory for future use.

Abstract: Systems and methods for receiving packages from drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are described. The systems can include a delivery package mounting unit, such as a unit configured to mount to the outside of a house or building, configured and adapted to facilitate the landing of a drone to the unit and receive to multiple packages from the drone and/or one or more other drones. In some embodiments, the mounting unit includes a landing tray configured to facilitate the landing of a drone to the unit, and a movable package tray configured to receive packages and other cargo from the drone.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for indexing in Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) systems. One embodiment is a system that includes a memory and a controller. The controller is able to load Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) print data, to identify AFP objects within the print data, to correlate the AFP objects with contextual information describing the AFP objects, and to insert the contextual information for the AFP objects into AFP Object Container Data (OCD) structures within AFP Index Elements (IELs) of an AFP index. The memory is able to store the index.

Abstract: An apparatus for the creation of an electrical circuit on a game board as a puzzle to be solved, is provided. The game board includes an electrical control circuit that induces an electromagnetic field above a planar surface of the game board. A plurality of electrically conductive distinctly curved game pieces are placed in various ways on top of the planar surface, the goal being to place all of the pieces on the planar surface in a loop in order to create the electrical circuit. When the final game piece is placed, an induced current flow is experienced by the electrical circuit and detected by the electrical control circuit. In response to detecting completion of the electrical circuit, the electrical control circuit activates an audible indication and a visual indication simultaneously for a period of time to provide a pleasurable reward to the user in the form of sensory feedback.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for indexing in Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) systems. One embodiment is a system that includes a memory and a controller. The controller is able to load Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) print data, to identify AFP objects within the print data, to correlate the AFP objects with contextual information describing the AFP objects, and to insert the contextual information for the AFP objects into AFP Object Container Data (OCD) structures within AFP Index Elements (IELs) of an AFP index. The memory is able to store the index.

Abstract: A sump water evacuation system that operates automatically without reliance on electricity or floats and without any need for oversight or manual intervention, using domestic water supply as the sole motive force to evacuate sump water either into a washbasin or to the exterior of the building; the system is easily installed for use with Radon remediated sump pits. A pneumatic stagnation pressure automatically signals a rising water level in a sump pit and this signal is communicated to a housing wherein the low-pressure signal is mechanically amplified to activate a tilt valve mechanism, thereby converting the pneumatic signal to a hydraulic force which in turn opens a check valve, allowing a high-pressure domestic water supply to flow through to a commercially available Venturi siphon device, causing the sump water to be suctioned out and expelled into either a washbasin or to the exterior of a building.

Abstract: A sump water evacuation system that operates automatically without reliance on electricity or floats and without any need for oversight or manual intervention, using domestic water supply as the sole motive force to evacuate sump water either into a washbasin or to the exterior of the building; the system is easily installed for use with Radon remediated sump pits. A pneumatic stagnation pressure automatically signals a rising water level in a sump pit and this signal is communicated to a housing wherein the low-pressure signal is mechanically amplified to activate a tilt valve mechanism, thereby converting the pneumatic signal to a hydraulic force which in turn opens a check valve, allowing a high-pressure domestic water supply to flow through to a commercially available Venturi siphon device, causing the sump water to be suctioned out and expelled into either a washbasin or to the exterior of a building.

Abstract: A vertical axis wind turbine wherein the blades of the rotor section of the wind turbine comprise at least sections wherein the blades have a non-linear configuration in the “z” axis. In a preferred embodiment, the blades of the rotor section have a linear trailing edge with a non-linear, and preferably helical, surface configuration. This particular design allows the blades to provide both a rotational force and a positive or negative lift component. Further, the blades define an open area in the center of the rotor section through which air flow can pass in order to create a vertical vortex of air. As such, a more efficient vertical axis wind turbine provided.

Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for using a resource context to access resources and source data for a transform. A transform receives a request to transform source data and calls a resource context. The resource context initializes a resource object for the transform and acquires associations to source data and resources needed by the transform. The resource context maintains the acquired associations to source data and resources in the resource object for the transform and supplies the associations to the source data and resources to the transform. The transform transforms the source data using the resources to produce output and provides the output to the resource context.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and media for managing electronic asset tags for asset devices are disclosed. Embodiments include a system having one or more asset devices in communication with a network where each asset device has an electronic asset tag, where the electronic asset tag has contents including an asset number associated with the asset device having the electronic asset tag. The system may also include an asset tag manager in communication with the network to access the contents of the electronic asset tags of the one or more asset devices. In a further embodiment, the asset tag manager may be adapted to modify the contents of the electronic asset tags of the one or more asset devices. In another further embodiment, the asset tag manager may be adapted to reload to an asset device the contents of the electronic asset tag of the asset device.

Abstract: A substantially rectangular reinforcement assembly for concrete castings, having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis. The assembly comprises a frame, a first set of longitudinal runners, a second set of transverse runners, and a third set of transverse runners. Each individual runner has two short ends, and each short end has a frame holding means. The runners are arranged in a hatch pattern, where the longitudinal runners are arranged substantially perpendicular to the transverse runners. The frame comprises a first leg member, a second leg member, and a shoulder member. The first leg member has a plurality of through holes and the second leg member has a corresponding number of through holes, which are substantially concentric with the corresponding through holes of the first leg member.

Abstract: A gasoline motor powered spreading apparatus for use with vehicles equipped with articulating dump boxes is described. The spreading apparatus includes a hopper assembly, a spinner, a mounting platform for a gasoline powered motor, a mounting platform levelling system, and a multiple output gearbox. The entire assembly is configured to substitute directly for most conventional vehicle tailgates. The levelling system ensures that the motor (platform) is level through the full range of articulation of the dump box in order to provide efficient operation of a gasoline powered motor. The multiple output gearbox provides variable gear ratios to power peripherals such as the spinner and the auger. The gasoline powered motor as well as the peripherals may be manipulated remotely from the driver's area of the vehicle. The apparatus is easily installed or removed and requires limited modification to the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle-mountable push broom has a generally horizontal frame provided with a plurality of transverse downwardly-opening generally C-shaped channels, and a plurality of removable bristle strips positionable one in each channel. Each strip has a holder specifically configured to be accommodated within the channel, and a plurality of bristles mounted in and extending downwardly from the holder. The strips are loosely held within the channels, such that the holders are permitted to rock within the channels, for example through an angle generally in the range of 10 to 20 degrees.

Abstract: A salt spreader mounting assembly that attaches to the rear of a utility vehicle such as a conventional pick-up truck is described. The salt spreader mounting assembly includes a frame which attaches to the vehicle, and pivoting connections between the frame and the vehicle such that the frame can swing horizontally thereby permitting access to the rear of the vehicle, without interference with the tailgate. The frame supports a compatible salt spreader/hopper unit. The assembly allows a combination spreader/hopper to be swung away from the vehicle from at least one of its sides, thereby allowing direct access to the rear cargo area via the tailgate. The assembly is easily installed or removed and requires limited modification to the vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the flow of fluid through a conduit is disclosed. The conduit permits normal flow of fluid through the conduit and detects abnormal flow of fluid which is due to a catastrophic failure of the fluid system or is due to intermittent flow of fluid caused by a leak in the fluid system. The apparatus is particularly useful in determining the abnormal flow of fluid through conduits where the normal flow of flow is erratic. The apparatus can be modified to change the parameters defining abnormal flow in the system.