Abstract: An automated shutter control for a shutter having a plurality of slats which are pivoted in unison, the automated shutter control comprises a motor, a slat interface having a body portion and a connector portion, the connector portion having a contour configured to register with and connect to at least a portion of an end of one of the slats of the shutter, and a moving assembly moved by the motor and connectable to the slat interface so as to move the slat interface between a first and a second position.

Abstract: An automated shutter control for a shutter having a plurality of slats which are pivoted in unison, the automated shutter control comprises a motor, a slat interface having a body portion and a connector portion, the connector portion having a contour configured to register with and connect to at least a portion of an end of one of the slats of the shutter, and a moving assembly moved by the motor and connectable to the slat interface so as to move the slat interface between a first and a second position.

Abstract: A tool assembly comprising a tool having a distal end and a proximal end having a protrusion thereon; and a device coupled with the proximal end of the tool, wherein the device is capable of accommodating a tool and has a compartment for storing various items.

Abstract: Dynamic allocation of communication resources in a wireless communication system employing simulcast transmission. When a simulcast station of a simulcast channel at a remote site becomes unavailable, a simulcast site controller determines if there is an unused simulcast station at the remote site. If there is an unused simulcast station, the simulcast site controller assigns the unused simulcast station to the simulcast channel thereby allowing the simulcast channel to continue to function. In an alternate embodiment, simulcast stations at a plurality of remote sites are dynamically assigned to simulcast channels as they become available.

Abstract: A chip testing system with improved thermal performance. In a preferred embodiment, a nest assembly of a chip testing apparatus includes tooling balls and a fitted frame for improving alignment of a coldplate and a chip surface. In preferred embodiments, the coldplate is of unibody design. Thermal performance is also improved by balancing the forces exerted on the coldplate using an adjustable hose mounting bracket. The bracket allows the forces exerted by the hoses on the coldplate to be adjusted so they balance and cancel other unwanted forces on the cold plate.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer code for, among other things, monitoring the health of samples such as the brain while providing local cooling or heating. A representative device is a heat transfer probe, which includes an inner channel, a tip, a concentric outer channel, a first temperature sensor, and a second temperature sensor. The inner channel is configured to transport working fluid from an inner inlet to an inner outlet. The tip is configured to receive at least a portion of the working fluid from the inner outlet. The concentric outer channel is configured to transport the working fluid from the inner outlet to an outer outlet. The first temperature sensor is coupled to the tip, and the second temperature sensor spaced apart from the first temperature sensor.

Abstract: An upholstered foldable furniture system having a first assembled configuration for seating and a second unassembled configuration for storage and shipping. The furniture system has a horizontal seat support frame having front and rear support frame members, spaced left and right side support frame members, a back member having a bottom back member rotatably secured to the rear support frame member and left and right back side support members. The back member is rotatable between a position substantially parallel to the horizontal seat support frame and an angle of not less than 90° with respect to the horizontal seat support frame. Left and right arm members are provided, each having a rear arm frame and a lower arm frame. The left and right lower arm frames are secured to the left and right side support frame members respectively. The furniture system also provides left and right latch assemblies.

Abstract: Dynamic allocation of communication resources in a wireless communication system employing simulcast transmission. When a simulcast station of a simulcast channel at a remote site becomes unavailable, a simulcast site controller determines if there is an unused simulcast station at the remote site. If there is an unused simulcast station, the simulcast site controller assigns the unused simulcast station to the simulcast channel thereby allowing the simulcast channel to continue to function. In an alternate embodiment, simulcast stations at a plurality of remote sites are dynamically assigned to simulcast channels as they become available.

Abstract: An upholstered foldable furniture system having a first assembled configuration for seating and a second unassembled configuration for storage and shipping. The furniture system has a horizontal seat support frame having front and rear support frame members, spaced left and right side support frame members, a back member having a bottom back member rotatably secured to the rear support frame member and left and right back side support members. The back member is rotatable between a position substantially parallel to the horizontal seat support frame and an angle of not less than 90° with respect to the horizontal seat support frame. Left and right arm members are provided, each having a rear arm frame and a lower arm frame. The left and right lower arm frames are secured to the left and right side support frame members respectively. The furniture system also provides left and right latch assemblies.

Abstract: An upholstered foldable furniture system for mounting on a horizontal surface, having a first unfolded configuration for seating; and a second folded configuration for storage and shipping. The system comprises a horizontal seat support frame having a rear support member, front support member, and spaced apart side support members. A back member, having a bottom back member, top back member, and spaced aside side support members is rotatably secured to a rear support member, and is rotatable between a position parallel to the seat support frame and an obtuse angle with respect to the seat support frame. Left and right arm members are each comprised of a rear arm frame, a front arm frame, an upper arm frame, and a lower arm frame. The lower arm frames are rotatably secured to the side support members so that they can rotate through approximately 180 degrees from a vertically upward position to a vertically downward position.

Abstract: An upholstered furniture system for mounting on a horizontal surface. The system comprises spaced apart vertical arm members, each having an inner surface including back and front portions. Side support members are affixed to the inner surfaces of the arm members for removably supporting a seat support member.Support elements are affixed to the back portions of the inner surfaces of arm members and a back member is interposed between the spaced apart arm members. The back member includes an outer back part having spaced apart vertical outer back part side members supported by the support elements, and a horizontal outer back part top rail extending between the vertical outer back part side members. An inner back part is provided having spaced apart vertical inner back part side members, and a horizontal inner back part top rail extending between the vertical inner back part side members.

Abstract: An upholstered chair or sofa capable of being quickly and easily assembled and disassembled which includes first and second spaced arm members, front and back members interposed between the first and second arm members, and a seat member supported by the arm members and the front member without being attached thereto. Attachment structures are provided for connecting the first and second arm members to the back member, the attachment structures serving solely for securing the first and second arm members to the back member without supporting the seat member. In addition, in one embodiment of the invention the attachment structures also secures the first and second arm members to the front member without supporting the weight of the seat member.

Abstract: An upholstered furniture system having removable and interchangeable spring and sleeper units for mounting on a substantially horizontal surface. The system comprises first and second spaced apart substantially vertical arm members, a back member which is removably attached to the arm members and a front member which is in removable contact with the arm members. A seat support member, which may be one of a spring platform and a sleeper mechanism, is removably supported by first and second side support sections affixed to the inner surfaces of the first and second arm members. A cover may be secured to the arm, back and front members by hook and loop fastening strips.