Abstract: The present disclosure describes a sensor comprising a first transmitter, a second transmitter, and a receiver. The first transmitter may be configured to emit first light via a first diffractive or refractive material, and the second transmitter may be configured to emit second light via a second diffractive or refractive material. The first diffractive or refractive material and/or the second diffractive or refractive material may be configured to deflect and/or shape light to focus the light in a detection zone. Light reflected by an intended target may be received (e.g., detected) by the receiver. Upon detecting a target, the sensor may cause a device to perform an action. The sensor may be deployed in a plurality of devices, including Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices that have WiFi capabilities. The WiFi capabilities may comprise a bridge-less architecture that allows the IoT devices to communicate with cloud services for remote monitoring purposes.

Abstract: Apparatuses are disclosed herein for holding and securing an item. In one embodiment the item holder includes at least one layer of material between two outer layers of material. The two outer layers are made of a different material than the material of the at least one layer of material. Portions of the two outer layers and the at least one layer are secured together to form an opened ended receptacle for receiving an item. A set of hook/loop fasteners are secured to the exterior of the receptacle. The item holder also includes a material loop adapted to receive the receptacle. The material loop includes an interior surface that includes a second set of hook/loop fasters adapted to contact the first set of hook/loop fasteners. Although not required, an insertion tool may be used for insertion of receptacle into the material loop.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to apparatuses, systems and methods for adjustably holding a device. For example, in one embodiment, an apparatus is provided that includes a male interlocking ring. The male interlocking ring includes a plurality of male interlocking members. The apparatus also includes a unitarily formed female interlocking plate. The unitarily formed female interlocking plate includes portions adapted to receive each of the plurality of male interlocking members. The unitarily formed female interlocking plate also includes a flexible release lever. The flexible release lever partially extends laterally in one of the portions that are adapted to receive each of the plurality of male interlocking members. Other embodiments relate to an ambidextrous holster sleeve, a holster and holster sleeve.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to apparatuses, systems and methods for adjustably holding a device. For example, in one embodiment, an apparatus is provided that includes a male interlocking ring. The male interlocking ring includes a plurality of male interlocking members. The apparatus also includes a unitarily formed female interlocking plate. The unitarily formed female interlocking plate includes portions adapted to receive each of the plurality of male interlocking members. The unitarily formed female interlocking plate also includes a flexible release lever. The flexible release lever partially extends laterally in one of the portions that are adapted to receive each of the plurality of male interlocking members. Other embodiments relate to an ambidextrous holster sleeve, a holster and holster sleeve.

Abstract: An indicator light for filming is provided having a button wirelessly coupled to an illumination device. The button is placed on a camera while the illumination device is placed on the barrel of a gun. The button is depressed on the camera to indicate that the shooter is free to take the shot.

Abstract: A method of evaluating and managing equipment leases including determining the relative relationship between the lessee and various lessors by reviewing UCC filings and internal company documents to determine the true overall cost of leasing. Additionally, weaknesses on how leases are formed are studied so as to develop a more effective negotiating strategy and alter the strategy in managing leases in the future.

Abstract: A low temperature thermoplastic material for use in medical procedures including radiotherapy patient immobilization, orthopedic splinting or casting, plastic and reconstructive surgery splinting, and orthotic or prosthetic socket cone production or reproduction. The material is made from a thermoplastic that softens when heated to approximately 140 F, after which it can then be formed directly on the patient. The material will then retain this new shape as it cools. The material is composed of Polycaprolactone reinforced with a discontinuous short length fiber and/or fines. The device can also be cross-linked to improve its handling properties.

Abstract: A rigid patient support element that is substantially transparent to high energy x-radiation comprising a structural core and one or more perforated face sheets attached to at least one of the top side or bottom side of the element. The support element reduces Compton scattering thereby reducing patient skin damage. The support element of the present invention can be integrated into a patient support surface, used as an insert or used as a spacer and easily removable from a patient support surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for short circuit protection to a motor vehicle starter circuit. The invention includes providing a switching mechanism positioned intermediate to a DC power source and the starter. A controller manipulates the switching mechanism between an open position and a closed position, the closed position connecting the starter circuit to the DC power source and the open position disconnecting the starter circuit from the DC power source.

Abstract: A stripwise method of irrigation is disclosed, for use with an irrigation system comprising a length of flexible conduit to which a plurality of sprinklers are fixed, each sprinkler being fastened to a protective device which also keeps the sprinkler upright when the conduit is drawn across the ground. The conduit is connected to a water main riser positioned within the area to be irrigated and while maintaining water supply to the sprinklers, the conduit is drawn over the ground by a tow vehicle between set positions. In a preferred variation of the method consecutive set positions are on alternate sides of an imaginary line through the riser that bisects the area.

Abstract: A stripwise method of irrigation is disclosed, for use with an irrigation system comprising a length of flexible conduit to which a plurality of sprinklers are fixed, each sprinkler being fastened to a protective device which also keeps the sprinkler upright when the conduit is drawn across the ground. The conduit is connected to a water main riser positioned within the area to be irrigated and while maintaining water supply to the sprinklers, the conduit is drawn over the ground by a tow vehicle between set positions. In a preferred variation of the method consecutive set positions are on alternate sides of an imaginary line through the riser that bisects the area.

Abstract: A device for the protection of a water sprinkler head includes a base and sides enclosing the head, with an open top. The base is adapted to slide over the ground, the sides are arcuate, fixed to the base and protrude above the head. There are means to releasably clamp said device to a water pipe, this means also supplies a water path between the pipe and the sprinkler head. A water jet from the sprinkler head passes above the sides, through the open top. An irrigation system comprises the pipe which can be pulled along the ground behind a vehicle. At regular intervals along the pipe are sprinkler heads within the devices. An irrigation method involves moving the irrigation system with a vehicle, either with or without the sprinklers operating.

Abstract: An electronic faucet having a spout, a electronically actuated valve, and a microprocessor-based control circuit for operating the valve to enable or disable water flow through the spout. The microprocessor has a control program which includes a calibration routine that uses an infra-red sensor to determine an adjustable setpoint indicative of the signal received from the sensor in the absence of an object in front of the faucet. The microprocessor switches the valve from its closed state to its open state when the signal from the sensor either increases above the setpoint by a selected amount or decreases below the setpoint by a selected amount. This provides a window about the setpoint within which differences between the setpoint and the signal do not result in opening of the valve. Object detection is accomplished using a tracking routine that adjusts the setpoint in an attempt to track the sensor signal.

Abstract: An electronic faucet having a spout, a electronically actuated valve, and a microprocessor-based control circuit for operating the valve to enable or disable water flow through the spout. The microprocessor has a control program which includes a calibration routine that uses an infra-red sensor to determine an adjustable setpoint indicative of the signal received from the sensor in the absence of an object in front of the faucet. The microprocessor switches the valve from its closed state to its open state when the signal from the sensor either increases above the setpoint by a selected amount or decreases below the setpoint by a selected amount. This provides a window about the setpoint within which differences between the setpoint and the signal do not result in opening of the valve. Object detection is accomplished using a tracking routine that adjusts the setpoint in an attempt to track the sensor signal.

Abstract: A duplicate cache tag store, accessible to a graphics processor and to devices connected to the I/O bus without creating traffic on the system bus. Any entry into, or displacement from, the CPU cache tag store is also entered into, or displaced from, the second cache tag store.

Abstract: A load carrying system comprising a pack frame and a waist-encircling belt. he pack frame is adapted for fastening around the body of a wearer and includes a top end, a bottom end and a male formation extending substantially downward from the frame bottom end. The male formation has an engagement portion. The waist-encircling belt has a wearer facing side, an exterior side, a pair of ends and a complementary pair of fasteners. Each fastener is attached to a respective end of the belt. The belt further includes a receptacle attached to the exterior side of the belt and located substantially midway between the belt ends. The receptacle has an opening and is sized for receiving the male formation. The load-carrying system further includes at least one interfering member attached to the receptacle and positioned within the receptacle opening. The interfering member is adapted for engaging the engagement portion of the male formation.

Abstract: An interlocking attaching system for removably securing objects such as pets to a garment. The system having at least one object and a garment, and where the object has at least one strap thereon for removably engaging the garment in an interlocking fashion. The garment and the object having webs thereon for removably receiving the straps in an interlocking fashion in order to effectively, removably mount the object to the garment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety lock that is attachable to the trigger of firearms to prevent accidental or unauthorized discharge. The safety lock comprises a pair of opposed plates, one having one or more pins extending normal therefrom, the other having a set of complementary pin-receiving orifices and housing a locking mechanism.

Abstract: A bus interface employs a bus extender for connecting an auxiliary bus to a single port on a main bus in such a way as to interconnect one or more host computers on the main bus to one or more peripheral devices on the auxiliary bus. The bus extender employs a transceiver coupled to the main bus, another coupled to the auxiliary bus, and signal transfer and logic circuitry passing signals between and controlling the operation of the transceivers. The circuitry also performs all address translation necessary for inter-bus communication. Once communication links have been established with the designated devices on the other bus, the extender sends message data signals received over the one bus directly onto the other bus without modification. Since the interface can comply with SCSI standards, any of a variety of types of commercially available peripheral devices having controllers complying with those standards can be supported on the auxiliary bus.

Abstract: A computer workstation including a processor, one or more input/output units, such as disk devices or network interfaces, a program memory and a video memory which contains video information displayed on a video monitor. An arbitration circuit selects among the processor and input/output units for transfers to and from the program memory and video memory. A master control circuit controls timing of transfers to and from the program and video memories, and periodically enables video update transfers of video information from the video memory to video control circuits, which control the video monitor. While a video update is in progress, the master control circuit holds off other transfer request of the processor and input/output units with the memory. The program memory stores interrupt vectors. In response to interrupt requests from units which require interrupt service, the master control circuit interrupts the processor.