Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lighting apparatus generally comprising an LED module having LEDs and a control module to control the LED module. The LED module has pins positioned on an underside thereof to connect to corresponding pins on the upper surface of the LED. The LED module having a passive electrical component whose value can be detected by the control apparatus. In response to said detection, the control apparatus can perform a variety of functions, including configuring the LED module. The lighting apparatus is further comprised of a reflector, the reflector positioned within a central aperture of the control module and surrounding the LEDs. The reflector serves to focus light from the LEDs and can be secured to a diffuser releasably lockable to the lighting apparatus, the diffuser to diffuse the light from the LEDs.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lighting apparatus generally comprising an LED module having LEDs and a control module to control the LED module. The LED module has pins positioned on an underside thereof to connect to corresponding pins on the upper surface of the LED. The LED module having a passive electrical component whose value can be detected by the control apparatus. In response to said detection, the control apparatus can perform a variety of functions, including configuring the LED module. The lighting apparatus is further comprised of a reflector, the reflector positioned within a central aperture of the control module and surrounding the LEDs. The reflector serves to focus light from the LEDs and can be secured to a diffuser releasably lockable to the lighting apparatus, the diffuser to diffuse the light from the LEDs.

Abstract: A sampling and pour bag includes a bag body with an interior for receiving a liquid through a sealable opening in the bag body. The bag body includes a severable spout section located at a side edge of the bag body that can be severed to open a pour spout for dispensing liquid from the interior of the bag body.

Abstract: An electric powertrain includes a first electric motor that has an uninterrupted connection with a drive shaft of a vehicle. The electric powertrain further includes a second electric motor that has an interruptible connection with the drive shaft. In one form, this interruptible connection includes a clutch. The electric powertrain further includes a first gear train in the form of a first planetary gear and a second gear train in the form of a second planetary gear. The clutch in one variation includes a positive clutch in the form of a dog clutch. The dog clutch has a clutch suspension configured to deflect a clutch collar when gearing is misaligned during shifting.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for controlling operational states of a hardware matching processor includes monitoring, by a circuit breaker, incoming electronic data transaction request messages to the hardware matching processor; dynamically defining a range of values as a function of values included with electronic data transaction request messages received during a rolling lookback window; detecting that an incoming electronic data transaction request message contains a value outside the range of values; transitioning the electronic data transaction processing system into a pre-open state for a predetermined period, thereby preventing the hardware matching processor from matching incoming electronic data transaction request messages; calculating a pre-open value at an end of the pre-open state; and re-opening the electronic data transaction processing system at the calculated pre-open value, thereby allowing the hardware matching processor to match incoming electronic data transaction request messages.

Abstract: A retail shower door display assembly is provided with a point-of-sale display unit sized to be received within a retail store aisle. A first array of shower door glass panes is oriented within the display unit. Each shower door glass pane of the first array has a height, a thickness and a width. A second array of shower door glass panes is oriented within the display unit. Each shower door glass pane of the second array has a height, a thickness and a width that is different than the width of the first array of shower door glass panes. An array of shower door tracks is oriented within the display unit. Each shower door track of the array has a common length. An array of towel bars is oriented within the display unit. Each towel bar of the array has a common length.

Abstract: Guide systems for installing aircraft structures are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first guide system structured to removably couple to a first aircraft structure having a first hinge component. A second guide system is structured to removably couple to a second aircraft structure having a second hinge component. The first guide system is to engage the second guide system to enable alignment between the first hinge component and the second hinge component during assembly of the first aircraft structure and the second aircraft structure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing documents is provided. The documents may be conveyed to a feeder for feeding documents to a scanner. The scanner scans each document to obtain image data and then discharges the document to one or more output or sort locations. The system may include a skew reduction assembly for reducing skew in the documents as the documents are fed to the scanner. The system may also include elements for improving image quality and reducing document damage while the document is scanned. The system may further include features for improving the stacking of the discharged documents.

Abstract: A downhole assembly includes a tubular body having a bore and a downhole tool connected to the tubular body. The downhole assembly also includes a sensor assembly having a carrier and a sensor. A sensor adapter is used to couple the sensor assembly to the tubular body. The sensor adapter includes an adapter body disposed in the bore of the tubular body; an adapter shaft for connection with the carrier; and a plurality of channels formed between the adapter shaft and the adapter body.

Abstract: A method may include serially joining different video clips from videos of different historical competitions to form a composite video competition, the different video clips comprising an indeterminate subset of clips drawn from a larger pool of clips, wherein each clip from a historical competition has an associated partial result contribution to a final result of the historical competition further include presenting a result during the composite video competition, the result comprising a linked combination of the partial result contributions from the different video clips.

Abstract: A connector to selectively connect joists and piles to a bearer of a sub floor support structure. The connector comprising of a sheet metal plate that is formed into an L shape to define two leaves. A leaf defining a first pattern of apertures and second leaf defines a second pattern of apertures that is different to said first pattern. Two of the connectors of the same shape and configuration can be used each at the joist to bearer interface and at the pile to bearer interface.

Abstract: A downhole assembly includes a tubular body having a bore and a downhole tool connected to the tubular body. The downhole assembly also includes a sensor assembly having a carrier and a sensor. A sensor adapter is used to couple the sensor assembly to the tubular body. The sensor adapter includes an adapter body disposed in the bore of the tubular body; an adapter shaft for connection with the carrier; and a plurality of channels formed between the adapter shaft and the adapter body.

Abstract: Multi-electrode ablation systems, methods, and controllers are described. In one example, a method of beginning an ablation procedure using a multi-electrode ablation system is described. The method includes selectively coupling the output of a power supply to a first electrode of a plurality of electrodes to increase a temperature at the first electrode to a first temperature set-point and limit a rate of increase of the temperature at the first electrode to a predetermined first rate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a decontamination robot. The robot includes a decontamination box including at least two arrays of ultraviolet LEDs, the two arrays arranged to irradiate an object placed inside the decontamination box from at least two independent directions, the decontamination box further including an interior surface with at least 90% reflectivity of ultraviolet light. The robot also includes a drivetrain including four swerve-drive units, each swerve-drive unit capable of rotating a wheel on an axis of the wheel and capable of orienting the wheel in a plane defined by the axes of the four wheels of the four swerve-drive units, whereby the four swerve-drive units coordinate to generate translational motion of the decontamination robot on a working surface.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems of a drive unit of an electric commercial vehicle. The drive unit may include an electric motor, a transmission, and a differential. The electric motor, transmission, and differential may share lubrication and cooling fluids. Various features for collecting and distribution the lubrication and cooling fluids are also described herein.

Abstract: A tubular component (e.g., a drill pipe, work string pipe, etc.) with one or more hardbanding treatments on an external surface of the tubular component. One or more or all of the hardbanding treatments have a helical or spiral shape. The hardbanding treatment provides 1) enhanced durability to the central region of the tubular component at potentially lower costs, 2) enhanced strength and/or rigidity of the central region of the tubular component to reduce the amount of bending or flexing of the tubular component during the insertion and/or removal of the tubular component into/from a wellbore, and/or 3) improved fluid and debris flow about the central region of the tubular component.

Abstract: An articulable solar concentrator assembly for solar power generation is provided. The assembly includes a base; a plurality of articulating joint arms rotatably pinned to the base at respective torque joints; and a lens assembly operably coupled to the base through the plurality of articulating joint arms. The lens assembly can have a plurality of semicircular lens sections arranged to form a circle and each including an array of arc reflectors. Each semicircular lens section can have a slot therebetween configured to receive one of the plurality of articulating joint arms during articulation. The lens assembly can include a receiver for receiving solar energy positioned at the focal point of the array of arc reflectors. The lens assembly can be configured to articulate in a complete hemispherical range of motion. Motors can be positioned at the torque joints to automate the articulation of the lens assembly.

Abstract: A game board including a top panel and a plank and a game that comprises one or more of the game boards. A plank extends from the back end of the game board. The top surface of the game board is flat and includes a surrounding area and one or more target areas. A projectile comprising a weighted ball is thrown by players onto the top panel or plank surface. A method for playing the game involves two to four players who will throw or roll the balls to land on the desired location of the top panel or plank area to score points toward winning the game. The game includes multiple rounds.

Abstract: A novel pad-in-a-bottle (PIB) technology for advanced chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) copper barrier CMP compositions, systems and processes has been disclosed for use with polyurethane-based polishing pads having a plurality of asperities. The CMP composition comprises abrasives, polyurethane beads, and surfactant. The polishing pad lifetime increasing is achieved using PIB-type Cu barrier CMP polishing composition.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling shifting of a tandem axle assembly are described. In one example, a method comprises adjusting torque applied at an input connection of a first axle of a tandem axle assembly based on a clutch disengagement torque while transitioning the first axle between shift settings.