Abstract: A retention system is provided for use in connecting a shroud to a work tool. The retention system may have a mounting boss with a base portion, a shelf portion that overhangs opposing sides of the base portion, and a tapered depression formed within the base portion. The retention system may also have a replaceable lug insert removably disposed within the tapered depression.

Abstract: A retention system is provided for use in connecting a shroud to a work tool. The retention system may have a mounting boss with a base portion, a shelf portion that overhangs opposing sides of the base portion, and a tapered depression formed within the base portion. The retention system may also have a replaceable lug insert removably disposed within the tapered depression.

Abstract: A lip for a machine bucket includes a plate portion. The plate portion includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and an aperture extending between the first surface and the second surface. The aperture is configured to receive a retention mechanism for attaching a shroud to the plate portion. The lip also includes a deflector projecting from the first surface of the plate portion. The deflector includes a rear portion located between the aperture and a rear edge of the lip. The rear portion forms an inclined surface that is generally flat and that has a height that tapers toward the rear edge of the lip. The inclined surface of the rear portion connects a raised surface of the deflector to the first surface of the plate portion.

Abstract: A cap for removably attaching to a head of a fastener includes a main body having an open end and defining a hollow interior. The cap also includes an end section forming a closed end of the main body. The cap further includes a hollow inner portion connecting to an inner surface of the end section and extending through the hollow interior toward the open end of the main body. The inner portion is spaced from the main body, and the inner portion has a distal end configured to be inserted into an opening in the head of the fastener.

Abstract: A fastener includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The fastener also includes an axis extending between the first and second end, and a head disposed on the first end. The head includes a plurality of radially-extending gear teeth disposed on the head around the first end and a first collar including a conical surface that tapers along the axis toward the second end. The fastener also includes a threaded rod disposed on the second end.

Abstract: A clamp for a retention system is configured to clamp a tool to a work implement. The clamp includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The second side includes a first clamping arm extending from the second side, a second clamping arm extending from the second side, and an intermediate surface extending between the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm. The intermediage surface includes a generally flat surface closer to the first clamping arm and a generally curved surface being closer to the second clamping arm. The generally curved surface is curved with respect to an axis that extends between a top end and a bottom end of the clamp.

Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments of a bucket lip protection assembly are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the bucket lip protection assembly may include a bucket lip protector. The lip protector may include a front portion for engaging material being moved. The lip protector may also include a rear portion opposite the front portion. In addition, the bucket lip protection assembly may include a lip adapter for stabilizing the lip protector relative to a bucket lip. The lip adapter may include a plurality of lip protector engagement surfaces, which may define at least two recessed portions and at least one non-recessed portion of the lip adapter. The lip adapter may also include a bucket lip attachment portion.

Abstract: Disclosed are various exemplary embodiments of a lock for a ground engaging tool. The lock may have a head portion with at least one compressible detent projection. The lock may also have a C-shaped skirt extending from the head portion. The skirt may define a lock slot for receiving a post to be locked with the ground engaging tool.

Abstract: Disclosed are various exemplary embodiments of a ground engaging tool. The tool may have an interior surface. The tool may also have an exterior surface defining a front edge of the tool. In addition, the tool may have a rear surface substantially opposite the front edge. The rear surface may connect the interior surface to the exterior surface. The tool may also have a lock opening surface. The lock opening surface may define a lock opening extending from the interior surface, through the tool, to the exterior surface. The lock opening surface may have a generally circular inner portion adjacent the interior surface. The inner portion may define a groove in the tool positioned circumferentially around the lock opening. In addition, the inner portion may define at least one detent recess in the tool along the groove. The lock opening surface may also have a generally circular outer portion adjacent the exterior surface.

Abstract: A retention system is provided for use in connecting a shroud to a work tool. The retention system may have a mounting boss with a base portion, a shelf portion that overhangs opposing sides of the base portion, and a tapered depression formed within the base portion. The retention system may also have a replaceable lug insert removably disposed within the tapered depression.

Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments of a bucket lip protection assembly are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the bucket lip protection assembly may include a bucket lip protector. The lip protector may include a front portion for engaging material being moved. The lip protector may also include a rear portion opposite the front portion. In addition, the bucket lip protection assembly may include a lip adapter for stabilizing the lip protector relative to a bucket lip. The lip adapter may include a plurality of lip protector engagement surfaces, which may define at least two recessed portions and at least one non-recessed portion of the lip adapter. The lip adapter may also include a bucket lip attachment portion.

Abstract: A program management structure that includes a plurality of projects, where each project is staffed with a project manager and wherein each project includes a plurality of tasks which can have multiple interdependencies and at least one position reporting up to the project manager. A plurality of organizations is also included, where each organization is provided with a plurality of departments, each of which has a department manager and at least one staffer reporting up to the department manager and filling at least part of the at least one position. Additionally, project exceptions are reported to the project manager and functional exceptions are reported to the functional manager.

Abstract: A program management structure that includes a plurality of projects, where each project is staffed with a project manager and wherein each project includes a plurality of tasks which can have multiple interdependencies and at least one position reporting up to the project manager. A plurality of organizations is also included, where each organization is provided with a plurality of departments, each of which has a department manager and at least one staffer reporting up to the department manager and filling at least part of the at least one position. Additionally, project exceptions are reported to the project manager and functional exceptions are reported to the functional manager.

Abstract: A program management structure that includes a plurality of projects, where each project is staffed with a project manager and wherein each project includes a plurality of tasks which can have multiple interdependencies and at least one position reporting up to the project manager. A plurality of organizations is also included, where each organization is provided with a plurality of departments, each of which has a department manager and at least one staffer reporting up to the department manager and filling at least part of the at least one position. Additionally, project exceptions are reported to the project manager and functional exceptions are reported to the functional manager.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides a method for integrating a plurality of computer applications. The method includes receiving from a requestor a request of a target application. The request includes data identifying a target application and a target application service requested by the requestor. An abstraction layer receives the request. The method further includes using a Profile Manager in communication with the abstraction layer to receive data identifying the target application, to select a sack (a portable container for the request, e.g., a serialized object) and to select which of a plurality of sack content providers (SCPs) to use to interface with an appropriate element given the target application. The plurality of SCPs are in communication with the abstraction layer. The plurality of SCPs interface with a plurality of elements including at least a first application and at least a first hub.

Abstract: A semiconductor circuit for protecting an I/O pad against ESD events comprising a pMOS transistor (510) in a first n-well (511) having its source connected to Vdd and the first n-well, and its drain connected to the I/O pad; the transistor has a finger-shaped contact (513) to the first n-well. Further a finger-shaped diode (520) with its cathode (521) located in a second n-well and connected to the I/O pad, and its anode connected to ground. The anode is positioned between the cathode and the first n-well, whereby the finger-shaped anode and cathode are oriented approximately perpendicular to the finger-shaped transistor n-well contact. Further a third finger-shaped n-well (551) positioned between the first n-well and the diode, the third n-well connected to ground and approximately perpendicular to the first n-well contact, acting as a guard wall (550).

Abstract: A semiconductor circuit for protecting an I/O pad against ESD events comprising a pMOS transistor (510) in a first n-well (511) having its source connected to Vdd and the first n-well, and its drain connected to the I/O pad; the transistor has a finger-shaped contact (513) to the first n-well, which touches source junction 512c. Source 512 has further an ohmic (silicided) connection to contact 513. A finger-shaped diode (520) with its cathode (521) is located in a second n-well and connected to the I/O pad, and its anode connected to ground. The anode is positioned between the cathode and the first n-well, whereby the finger-shaped anode and cathode are oriented approximately perpendicular to the finger-shaped transistor n-well contact. Further a third finger-shaped n-well (551) positioned between the first n-well and the diode, the third n-well connected to power (Vdd) and approximately perpendicular to the first n-well contact, acting as a guard wall (550).

Abstract: An equipment (400) for testing semiconductor device performance under high energy pulse conditions, which comprises a high voltage generator (401) and an on/off switch relay (403). The relay is resistively connected by a first resistor (402) to the generator and by a second resistor (404) to the socket (405a) for the device-under-test (406); the relay is operable in a partially ionized ambient. A capacitor (407) is connected to the relay, to the generator, and to the device, and is operable to discharge high energy pulses through the device. A third resistor (410) is in parallel with the capacitor and the device, and is operable to suppress spurious pulses generated by the relay. This third resistor has a value between about 1 k? and 1 M?, preferably about 10 k?, several orders of magnitude greater than the on-resistance of the device-under-test.

Abstract: A counterbalance system for a tilt-in window having novel components. The counterbalance system includes brake shoes, curl springs and spring anchor mounts. The brake shoe assembly of the counterbalance system has a unique, low cost locking mechanism that uses a looped wire. The brake shoe assembly may also be configured with external rib projections that reduce the friction of the brake shoe assemblies as they move through the tracks of the window. The spring anchor mount is formed with a recess in its body that enables the tilt latch of a window sash to pass the spring anchor mount within the track of the window frame. As a result, the spring anchor mounts can be placed within the window frame at points previously not available.

Abstract: In a highly integrated computing environment having a collection of linked software and hardware that allows one or more users to readily structure, display and manipulate various information used to design and implement a large project, two classes of new software tools, viewers and controllers, are disclosed herein to support the construction industry and to enhance the simultaneous visualization of complex information sets on two or more interactive electronic displays. Information Viewers display table, tree, and document views of information representing different viewpoints and approaches of the same project. The Synchronizing Controller links the various, distributed applications to a common date, time, event, and the likes. The Information Viewers are also controllers that extract related data from different applications. The Universal Controller manages and organizes data and applications in the integrated computing environment.