Abstract: A device for connecting to the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine, the device having at least one grooved aperture for manipulating airflow through the device as the airflow moves into the intake manifold of the engine. The grooved aperture consists of a series of concentric and parallel grooved sections, each section having a minor diameter and a major diameter and incrementally increasing diameters therebetween, such that each section forms a frustum, such that the length of the aperture has a grooved internal surface that provides structure for manipulating the airflow through the device.

Abstract: A cable vent connector configured for venting an electric motor is provided. The cable vent connector includes an input for receiving a motor-side cable that includes a vent tube and a plurality of electrical conductors; a body configured for venting the vent tube to a local atmosphere, thus permitting an interior of the electric motor to reach pressure equilibrium; and a port for connecting the plurality of electrical conductors with a drive-side cable configured to drive the electric motor. A venting system and a production system are disclosed.

Abstract: A rotary motor comprising an annular rotatable bearing having an inner surface having a diameter equal to or greater than 0.5 meters and an outer surface, the bearing including a plurality of magnetic rotor teeth elements positioned around a circumference of the outer surface and a stator including a plurality of permanent magnets and a plurality of energizable coils, the stator mounted separately from and positioned with respect to the bearing such that the plurality of rotor teeth elements of the bearing are radially proximate to the permanent magnets of the stator. Upon application of alternating current in a flux switch pattern in the plurality of energizable coils of the stator, torque is applied to the plurality of magnetic rotor teeth elements.

Abstract: A method for sanitizing an electric motor is provided. The method includes setting operational parameters for the electric motor for destroying targeted microbes; and energizing the electric motor using the set operational parameters. Computer program products and an electric motor are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for sanitizing an electric motor is provided. The method includes setting operational parameters for the electric motor for destroying targeted microbes; and energizing the electric motor using the set operational parameters. Computer program products and an electric motor are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for sanitizing an electric motor is provided. The method includes setting operational parameters for the electric motor for destroying targeted microbes; and energizing the electric motor using the set operational parameters. Computer program products and an electric motor are disclosed.

Abstract: A cable vent connector configured for venting an electric motor is provided. The cable vent connector includes an input for receiving a motor-side cable that includes a vent tube and a plurality of electrical conductors; a body configured for venting the vent tube to a local atmosphere, thus permitting an interior of the electric motor to reach pressure equilibrium; and a port for connecting the plurality of electrical conductors with a drive-side cable configured to drive the electric motor. A venting system and a production system are disclosed.

Abstract: A shocking cooler includes an ice chest cooler which has a lid and lower portion. A first conductor is located within the bottom portion and extrudes from one of the side interior surfaces of the ice chest cooler. A second conductor is located near a lower lip region, and is separated a distance from the first conductor. The first conductor and second conductor are joined to a power supply at alternate connections (either positive (+) or negative (?)) by connection cable(s). The power supply is connected to a switch, which allows the shocking ice chest cooler to be turned on or off. Water is introduced to the ice chest cooler, and is in contact with the first conductor. When a burglar attempts to reach into the ice chest cooler, his hand is immersed into the water, thereby completing the circuit and issuing an electrical shock.

Abstract: An inclined panel for mounting industrial bins that allows the bins to hang at an angle such that the interior of the bin is more easily accessible by production personnel is presented. The inclined panel has an upper edge and a lower edge; a plurality of louvers formed on the panel; a separation plate adjoining the upper edge of the panel; and a mounting surface. The panel may optionally incorporate a second mounting surface. Typically, the inclined panel relies upon the separation plate to space the panel away from vertical by an angle of 10°-25° and preferably by an angle of about 10°-15°. A rack system using such a panel is also presented. The rack system may also include one or more end caps at the ends of the panels. The rack system may incorporate a wheeled base or the panels may be mounted on a fixed wall.

Abstract: A shocking cooler includes an ice chest cooler which has a lid and lower portion. A first conductor is located within the bottom portion and extrudes from one of the side interior surfaces of the ice chest cooler. A second conductor is located near a lower lip region, and is separated a distance from the first conductor. The first conductor and second conductor are joined to a power supply at alternate connections (either positive (+) or negative (?)) by connection cable(s). The power supply is connected to a switch, which allows the shocking ice chest cooler to be turned on or off. Water is introduced to the ice chest cooler, and is in contact with the first conductor. When a burglar attempts to reach into the ice chest cooler, his hand is immersed into the water, thereby completing the circuit and issuing an electrical shock.

Abstract: Activation and control apparatus (11) and also appropriate process for coupling two reciprocally activatable automated intervention systems (10/12) for coverage events in medical diagnosis and/or therapy processes, where the activation and control apparatus (11) comprises a proxy trigger (14), which proxy trigger (14) comprises at least first measuring apparatuses (141) which can be used to detect first measurement parameters on the basis of user-specific walking distance and/or a user-specific visual accuracy and/or a user-specific sitting period, and/or second measuring apparatuses which can be used to detect second measurement parameters on the basis of user-specific communication ability. The measurement parameters can be stored in a lookup table (15) in association.

Abstract: Activation and control apparatus (11) and also appropriate process for coupling two reciprocally activatable automated intervention systems (10/12) for coverage events in medical diagnosis and/or therapy processes, where the activation and control apparatus (11) comprises a proxy trigger (14), which proxy trigger (14) comprises at least first measuring apparatuses (141) which can be used to detect first measurement parameters on the basis of user-specific walking distance and/or a user-specific visual accuracy and/or a user-specific sitting period, and/or second measuring apparatuses which can be used to detect second measurement parameters on the basis of user-specific communication ability. The measurement parameters can be stored in a lookup table (15) in association.

Abstract: An air bag deployment system for use in a vehicle is disclosed have a frame, an air bag, a first deployment chute portion, and a second deployment chute portion. The frame is securable within the vehicle for use therein defining a support structure and a channel therethrough. The air bag is disposed within the support structure of the frame. The air bag deployment mechanism is operatively connected to the air bag. The first deployment chute portion is provided at least partially disposed in and securable adjacent the channel by at least one retainer. The second deployment chute portion at least partially disposed in and securable adjacent the channel by at least one retainer. The first and second deployment chute portions partially support the air bag and assist the air bag to move from a stored position to at least one deployed position when activated by the deployment mechanism.

Abstract: A system and method for protecting an occupant in a vehicle seat, through the use of an occupant protection system is disclosed, wherein the vehicle seat includes a backrest section and a seat section. The occupant protection system includes a first airbag assembly having a first inflatable airbag, wherein the first airbag assembly is containable within an airbag recess located within a vehicle roof portion. A second airbag assembly is included having a second inflatable airbag and a deployment location. The second airbag assembly is mounted to a frame that is integrated with the seat while being external to a seat cushion. The first inflatable airbag is configured to extend downward from the roof portion to below a passenger shoulder-thorax protection region while in an inflated state. The second inflatable airbag is configured to extend upward from the deployment location through a passenger pelvic-thorax protection region while in an inflated state.

Abstract: A system and method for protecting an occupant in a vehicle seat, through the use of an occupant protection system is disclosed, wherein the vehicle seat includes a backrest section and a seat section. The occupant protection system includes a first airbag assembly having a first inflatable airbag, wherein the first airbag assembly is containable within an airbag recess located within a vehicle roof portion. A second airbag assembly is included having a second inflatable airbag and a deployment location. The second airbag assembly is mounted to a frame that is integrated with the seat while being external to a seat cushion. The first inflatable airbag is configured to extend downward from the roof portion to below a passenger shoulder-thorax protection region while in an inflated state. The second inflatable airbag is configured to extend upward from the deployment location through a passenger pelvic-thorax protection region while in an inflated state.

Abstract: A pediatric liver retractor with a supporting shaft configured traversing a pediatric abdominal wall. A hook portion terminating in an insertion tip is configured generally in a U-shape, with a hook aperture and a hook depth, which along with the insertion tip, are configured and dimensioned for supporting and retracting a pediatric liver without damaging the liver to provide access to a surgical site.

Abstract: A microemulsion composition having a solid source of peroxycarboxylic acid and germinant is used for chemical and biological warfare decontamination. A process for decontaminating uses the microemulsion composition.

Abstract: A job attribute analysis system and method are provided for controlling a printer. The method comprises: accepting a job request; analyzing attributes of the requested job; and, controlling the job output in response to the attribute analysis. Typically, a job is accepted with an associated user identification (ID). Then, the method establishes a list of permitted attributes cross-referenced to user ID. The attributes of the requested job are analyzed by comparing the analyzed attributes to permitted attributes. The list of permitted attributes may additionally be cross-referencing quotas. Analyzing job attributes involves the consideration of whether the job is to be printed is color or monochrome. Other attributes can be the paper size, tray to be used, document content, media type, simplex/duplex, stapling, and/or whether hole punching is requested. With respect to document content, the method may additionally concern itself with restricted text strings, watermarks, and/or color images.

Abstract: A microemulsion composition having a solid source of peroxycarboxylic acid and germinant is used for chemical and biological warfare decontamination. A process for decontaminating uses the microemulsion composition.

Abstract: A spacing block (12) having the grooved aperture(s) (10) that manipulate the incoming air charge of internal combustion engines for which it is retrofitted. The grooved aperture (10) consists of an opening of a minor diameter with a helical shape having a 45 degree slope and a flat bottom major diameter spaced at approximately 0.25″ itch diameter. This creates a 45 degree screw pitch through the thickness of spacing block (12). At the top and bottom of grooved aperture (10) consists of two chambers of 45 degrees starting at the major diameter and ending at the minor diameter of the helical shape.