Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an article of footwear comprising a knit upper having an inner knit component and an outer knit component positioned at least partially overtop the inner knit component. The inner knit component includes courses that extend from multiple locations on an outer perimeter of the inner knit component and generally converge at a common portion of the inner knit component. The outer knit component may include courses that extend continuously from a lateral side edge of an outer perimeter of the outer knit component to a medial side edge of the outer perimeter of the outer knit component. Because the courses in the two layered knit components extend in different directions and may be angularly offset from each other, the upper as a whole may provide multidirectional lines of containment.

Abstract: Knitted components, uppers, and articles of footwear that include raised structures having grip and traction qualities in which the raised structures are formed using a knitting process, and methods of manufacturing knitted components, uppers, and articles of footwear. Uppers can include an inner knit component and an outer knit component positioned overtop the inner knit component. The outer knit component can include at least a first knitted raised structure that extends outwardly a first height from a knitted base area; the first knitted raised structure may be one of a plurality of discrete knitted raised structures that extend outwardly from the knitted base area the first height; and an outer-facing surface of the first knitted raised structure has one or more of a higher concentration of thermoplastic elastomer and/or a higher coefficient of friction than an outer-facing surface of the knitted base area.

Abstract: Knitted components, uppers, and articles of footwear that include raised structures having grip and traction qualities in which the raised structures are formed using a knitting process, and methods of manufacturing knitted components, uppers, and articles of footwear. Uppers can include an inner knit component and an outer knit component positioned overtop the inner knit component. The outer knit component can include at least a first knitted raised structure that extends outwardly a first height from a knitted base area; the first knitted raised structure may be one of a plurality of discrete knitted raised structures that extend outwardly from the knitted base area the first height; and an outer-facing surface of the first knitted raised structure has one or more of a higher concentration of thermoplastic elastomer and/or a higher coefficient of friction than an outer-facing surface of the knitted base area.

Abstract: A system includes a first object having a coupler to couple the first object to a second object; a first switch disposed on a first portion of the first object; a second switch disposed on a second portion on an exterior of the first object, and electrically and commutatively connected to the first switch to form an electric circuit, the second switch being arranged at a predetermined distance from the coupler; the second object disposed away from the first object and within a distance in relation to the second switch, the second object include a mating portion to couple with the coupler to connect the first object with the second object; and a third object disposed between the first object and the second object, and arranged at a corresponding predetermined distance from the mating portion to contact and close the second switch when the coupler and the mating portion are aligned for coupling the first object and the second object, and when the first object and the second object are moved together.

Abstract: A system includes a first object having a coupler to couple the first object to a second object; a first switch disposed on a first portion of the first object; a second switch disposed on a second portion on an exterior of the first object, and electrically and commutatively connected to the first switch to form an electric circuit, the second switch being arranged at a predetermined distance from the coupler; the second object disposed away from the first object and within a distance in relation to the second switch, the second object include a mating portion to couple with the coupler to connect the first object with the second object; and a third object disposed between the first object and the second object, and arranged at a corresponding predetermined distance from the mating portion to contact and close the second switch when the coupler and the mating portion are aligned for coupling the first object and the second object, and when the first object and the second object are moved together.

Abstract: A switch interface adapter allowing a simple open/close switch to be adapted to a digital and analog diagnostic switch interface includes: at least one coil having a first terminal and a second terminal, wherein the switch is electrically connected to the first terminal or the second terminal, and the at least one coil is activated or deactivated via the switch; a first contact switch comprising a digital line, wherein the at least one coil controls opening and closing of the first contact switch to break and complete the digital line respectively, the digital line is electrically connected to the ECU, and a digital signal is generated from the digital line as a digital input for the ECU; a second contact switch comprising an analog line, wherein the at least one coil controls opening and closing of the second contact switch to break and complete the analog line respectively, the analog line is electrically connected to the ECU, an analog signal is generated from the analog line as an analog input for the ECU

Abstract: A needleless access vial includes a vial body for storing a liquid medication. A needleless access port is disposed within an opening along the top of the vial body. A valve having a deformable body is positioned within the access port housing, and is in communication with the access port inlet section and the access port outlet section. The valve is biased toward a closed configuration, and transitions to an open configuration upon engagement of the outlet section by a needleless syringe.

Abstract: A method for determining ambient air temperature outside of a vehicle with a sensor mounted on the vehicle, includes the steps of determining a road speed of the vehicle, comparing the determined road speed to a reference road speed value, if the determined road speed is below the reference road speed value, activating a device to move ambient air across the sensor, the ambient air being drawn from a location outside the vehicle, taking a temperature reading with the sensor, and, if the temperature reading is lower than a stored temperature value, storing the lower temperature reading as the ambient air temperature.

Abstract: A method for determining ambient air temperature outside of a vehicle with a sensor mounted on the vehicle, includes the steps of determining a road speed of the vehicle, comparing the determined road speed to a reference road speed value, if the determined road speed is below the reference road speed value, activating a device to move ambient air across the sensor, the ambient air being drawn from a location outside the vehicle, taking a temperature reading with the sensor, and, if the temperature reading is lower than a stored temperature value, storing the lower temperature reading as the ambient air temperature.

Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) tool is presented to a user for interacting with an underlying database. The GUI tool includes a field selection and attribute selections for the field. The user selects a field and an attribute for that field and is presented with a first list of values retrieved from the database for the selected attribute. Next, the user selects a filter for the attribute within the GUI tool and a second reduced list of values is presented to the user within the GUI tool representing the filtered first list of values acquired by applying the filter.

Abstract: A docking assembly including a port replicating apparatus is disclosed. The docking assembly includes a port replicating apparatus including (i) a housing having a major dimension defined by a first terminal end and a second terminal end, (ii) at least one interface for connecting to a portable electronic device, and (iii) a plurality of connectors in the housing for connecting to a plurality of peripheral devices. A base is also included in the docking assembly. It is capable of mechanically coupling to at least the first terminal end of the housing of the port replicating apparatus, such that the major dimension of the housing is vertically oriented.

Abstract: A docking assembly including a port replicating apparatus is disclosed. The docking assembly includes a port replicating apparatus including (i) a housing having a major dimension defined by a first terminal end and a second terminal end, (ii) at least one interface for connecting to a portable electronic device, and (iii) a plurality of connectors in the housing for connecting to a plurality of peripheral devices. A base is also included in the docking assembly. It is capable of mechanically coupling to at least the first terminal end of the housing of the port replicating apparatus, such that the major dimension of the housing is vertically oriented.

Abstract: Techniques for searching and presenting search results to a user are provided. A search is decomposed into sub search combinations. Logical operator ordering is maintained within each sub search combination and each sub search combination is processed to acquire a waterfall count for the resulting answer set associated with processing that sub search combination. The sub search combinations and their waterfall counts are then presented to the user for visual inspection and analysis.

Abstract: A docking assembly including a port replicating apparatus is disclosed. The docking assembly includes a port replicating apparatus including (i) a housing having a major dimension defined by a first terminal end and a second terminal end, (ii) at least one interface for connecting to a portable electronic device, and (iii) a plurality of connectors in the housing for connecting to a plurality of peripheral devices. A base is also included in the docking assembly. It is capable of mechanically coupling to at least the first terminal end of the housing of the port replicating apparatus, such that the major dimension of the housing is vertically oriented.

Abstract: A mold assembly, a method of molding, and a molded component for an interior of a vehicle using two shots of material. The mold assembly includes first and second mold halves cooperating to define a cavity. One of the mold halves includes a retractable core. The second mold half defines a divider for engaging the retractable core, when the retractable core is extended, so as to divide the mold cavity into first and second chambers. Portions of the core cooperate to define a sloped surface on the first shot that aids in inhibiting flash forming as the second shot is introduced into the mold assembly.