Abstract: A method and system for remote visual inspection and failure detection at industrial sites, utilizing pre-existing digital cameras connected to a server. The server hosts adaptive object-detection software that analyzes images from the cameras to identify focus cues, which indicate areas prone to failure. The system contextualizes these images to define interest regions that require ongoing monitoring. In a continuous monitoring loop, new images are periodically received, processed, and analyzed for visible failure attributes. Detected potential failures trigger notifications to users via a human interface, allowing them to validate or modify the system's findings. User feedback is used to enhance the software's accuracy over time. The system supports various camera types and is adaptable to multiple monitoring environments, offering a robust solution for automating failure detection without requiring specialized site hardware.

Abstract: A method of remote facilities monitoring for the detection of contamination, leaks or failures in petrochemical and related facilities. Remote cameras are used to capture images of equipment to be inspected, which are transmitted to a central server. A software component on the central server applies artificial intelligence and image processing methods to detect the presence of anomalies in the images for display to an operator and potential subsequent dispatch of in person follow-up. Parallel data streams from sensors at the remote sites can be used by the software on the server to enhance the level of confidence in anomaly detection. The server software uses an adaptive object-detection function to analyze image data and learns over time to provide enhanced detection of interest regions and failure conditions.

Abstract: A torque wrench may include a head having a driving member configured to be operably coupled to a socket, a handle, a lever arm operably coupled to the head and the handle at respective opposing ends thereof, and a torque adjuster configured to enable a torque setting of the torque wrench to be adjusted. The torque adjuster may include a fixed member affixed to the lever arm and a movable member operably coupled to the fixed member. The handle may include a first end cap at a distal end thereof relative to the head and a second end cap at a proximal end thereof relative to the head, the second end cap being disposed proximate to the movable member.

Abstract: A method of remote facilities monitoring for the detection of contamination, leaks or failures in petrochemical and related facilities. Remote cameras are used to capture images of equipment to be inspected, which are transmitted to a central server. A software component on the central server applies artificial intelligence and image processing methods to detect the presence of anomalies in the images for display to an operator and potential subsequent dispatch of in person follow-up. Parallel data streams from sensors at the remote sites can be used by the software on the server to enhance the level of confidence in anomaly detection. The rl server software uses an adaptive object-detection function to analyze image data and learns over time to provide enhanced detection of interest regions and failure conditions.

Abstract: A hand tool may include a head, a handle and one or more instances of an adjustable weight. The head may include a bell and a face for delivering an impact. The handle may be operably coupled to the head and extend linearly away from the head along an axis. The adjustable weight may be positionable on the head and/or the handle at a selected one of a plurality of different locations relative to the axis such that the hand tool is configurable to adjust both a striking power and a swinging balance of the hand tool.

Abstract: A hand tool may include a head having a bell and a face for delivering an impact at a front end of the head. The hand tool may also include a handle operably coupled to the head and extending linearly away from the head along an axis. The bell may be perimeter weighted such that a void space is disposed within the bell rearward of the face and spaced apart from peripheral edges of the bell and the face.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for a flat panel X-ray imaging detector. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes three (3) layers including a top layer, an intermediate layer and a bottom layer. The top layer generates a top layer image; the intermediate layer generates an intermediate layer image; and the bottom layer generates a bottom layer image. The intermediate layer also operates simultaneously as an intermediate X-ray energy filter.

Abstract: An example distance measuring apparatus is provided. The example apparatus may include a housing having an aperture, a reel assembly, a measuring tape, a touch control, an audio output device, an audio input device, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry may be configured to receive a touch control signal and initiate a measurement acquisition session, receive verbal measurement audio data from the audio input device, perform a speech recognition analysis on the verbal measurement audio data to determine measurement data, and store the measurement data in a memory device.

Abstract: A torque wrench may include a head having a driving member configured to be operably coupled to a socket, a handle, a lever arm operably coupled to the head and the handle at respective opposing ends thereof, and a torque adjuster configured to enable a torque setting of the torque wrench to be adjusted. The torque adjuster may include a fixed member affixed to the lever arm and a movable member operably coupled to the fixed member. The handle may include a first end cap at a distal end thereof relative to the head and a second end cap at a proximal end thereof relative to the head, the second end cap being disposed proximate to the movable member.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for improving method and apparatus for improved modulation transfer function and detective quantum efficiency of X-ray detectors. The method and apparatus include digitizing microelement outputs obtained by micro sensor elements and the generating pixel outputs from these digitized microelement outputs. Each pixel output is the sum of a plurality of weighting factored microelement outputs.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for a flat panel X-ray imaging detector. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes three (3) layers including a top layer, an intermediate layer and a bottom layer. The top layer generates a top layer image; the intermediate layer generates an intermediate layer image; and the bottom layer generates a bottom layer image. The intermediate layer also operates simultaneously as an intermediate X-ray energy filter.

Abstract: A work station comprises a mounting bracket adapted to be mounted to a surface. An upper arm and a lower arm are mounted to the mounting bracket for pivoting motion about a first vertical axis. A track is pivoted to the upper arm and the lower arm about a second vertical axis where the track supports a vertically displaceable carriage. The carriage may support a monitor and work platform where the work platform supports a key board tray. A lift system supports the carriage for vertical movement. Work station mounting systems are also provided for movably supporting a work platform.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for a flat panel X-ray imaging detector. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes three (3) layers including a top layer, an intermediate layer and a bottom layer. The top layer generates a top layer image; the intermediate layer generates an intermediate layer image; and the bottom layer generates a bottom layer image. The intermediate layer also operates simultaneously as an intermediate X-ray energy filter.