Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for network switching. The device includes an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) configured to provide electrical power from a power grid to a battery and a modem. The device further includes the battery configured to provide electrical power to a cellular modem. The device also includes the cellular modem configured to provide internet connection to a remote device. The device in addition includes a network switch configured to switch internet connectivity between the modem and the cellular modem. The network switch, when the power grid is interrupted, switches from the modem to the cellular modem to provide internet connectivity to the remote device.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle is provided. The electrical receptacle can include a hot slot, a neutral slot, and an in-use contact terminal. The hot slot can include a line contact terminal. The neutral slot can include a neutral contact terminal. The in-use contact terminal can be located within the hot slot. The in-use contact terminal can be adjacent to the line contact terminal and can make contact with a hot lead when a power cord is connected to the electrical receptacle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for network switching. The device includes an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) configured to provide electrical power from a power grid to a battery and a modem. The device further includes the battery configured to provide electrical power to a cellular modem. The device also includes the cellular modem configured to provide internet connection to a remote device. The device in addition includes a network switch configured to switch internet connectivity between the modem and the cellular modem. The network switch, when the power grid is interrupted, switches from the modem to the cellular modem to provide internet connectivity to the remote device.

Abstract: A pump control system receives inputs from a low level fluid level sensor, a high level fluid level sensor, and/or a temperature sensor. Based on inputs from the sensors, and in response to sensed trouble conditions, duplex pumping or pump specific simplex operation is restricted based on past and present pump current draws. Furthermore, using the temperature sensor and a temperature sensor output device, the temperature of the sump environment can be monitored at will from a remote location.

Abstract: A pump control system receives inputs from a low level fluid level sensor, a high level fluid level sensor, and/or a temperature sensor. Based on inputs from the sensors, and in response to sensed trouble conditions, duplex pumping or pump specific simplex operation is restricted based on past and present pump current draws. Furthermore, using the temperature sensor and a temperature sensor output device, the temperature of the sump environment can be monitored at will from a remote location.

Abstract: A message projecting device is provided. The device comprises a lens, an optical display having light-modulating capability, a light source, a communication port and circuitry coupled to the communication port and optical display. Light generated by the light source can be directed through the optical display and lens. A communication port can be configured to electronically couple the projecting device to a nearby electronic device. A communication signal received by the electronic device can be relayed to the message projector and be received by the communication port, Information carried on the communication signal can be recovered and conveyed to the optical display via the circuitry. A virtual image embodying the information can be generated by the optical display and projected through the lens onto a nearby display surface.

Abstract: A device is disclosed comprising an electrically actuated flow control element and control circuits electrically coupled to the electrically actuated flow control element. The control circuits can receive wireless control signals from a displaced electronic device and responsive thereto, transmit electrical signals to the electrically actuated flow control element to actuate the electrically actuated flow control element from a current flow state to an alternate flow state.

Abstract: A message projecting device is provided. The device comprises a lens, an optical display having light-modulating capability, a light source, a communication port and circuitry coupled to the communication port and optical display. Light generated by the light source can be directed through the optical display and lens. A communication port can be configured to electronically couple the projecting device to a nearby electronic device. A communication signal received by the electronic device can be relayed to the message projector and be received by the communication port, Information carried on the communication signal can be recovered and conveyed to the optical display via the circuitry. A virtual image embodying the information can be generated by the optical display and projected through the lens onto a nearby display surface.

Abstract: A system is provided for being affixed to a portion of a construction structure that has sustained a fracture. The system can provide a repair strap, sensor and communication interface. The repair strap can be securable to the structure to span at least a portion of the fracture. The sensor can be carried on the repair strap and be configured to detect at least one condition representative of additional fracture of the structure. An electrical signal can be generated in response to said detection. The communication interface can be electrically coupled to the sensor and can receive the electrical signal generated by the sensor. The communication interface can be configured to transmit information to a remote electronic device via a public or private communication network.

Abstract: A pump control system receives inputs from a low level fluid level sensor and a high level fluid level sensor. Based on inputs from the sensors, and in response to sensed trouble conditions, duplex pumping or pump specific simplex operation is restricted based on past and present pump current draws.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for being affixed to a portion of a construction structure that has sustained a fracture. The system can provide a repair strap, sensor and communication interface. The repair strap can be securable to the structure to span at least a portion of the fracture. The sensor can be carried on the repair strap and be configured to detect at least one condition representative of additional fracture of the structure. An electrical signal can be generated in response to said detection. The communication interface can be electrically coupled to the sensor and can receive the electrical signal generated by the sensor. The communication interface can be configured to transmit information to a remote electronic device via a public or private communication network.

Abstract: A device is disclosed comprising an electrically actuated flow control element and control circuits electrically coupled to the electrically actuated flow control element. The control circuits can receive wireless control signals from a displaced electronic device and responsive thereto, transmit electrical signals to the electrically actuated flow control element to actuate the electrically actuated flow control element from a current flow state to an alternate flow state.

Abstract: A dispensing device is provided that has a nozzle that can mix together liquid reactants to dispense an expandable foam substance through concrete structures. The device features a liquid storage portion, a mixing portion and a dispensing portion. The storage portion includes liquid storage chambers in communication with a liquid passageway. The mixing portion has a mixing tube and a static mixer. The mixing tube has an elongated body with an interior passageway between opposing first and second ends. The static mixer is housed within the interior passageway of the mixing tube and features a plurality of curved baffles. The dispensing portion has a reservoir and a nozzle tip. The reservoir features a first end secured to the mixing tube and a second end communicating with a nozzle tip. The nozzle tip features a plurality of tine segments with each segment having a distal tip with an external gripping flange.

Abstract: A shut off valve featuring a flow conduit with a fluid inflow end and a fluid outflow end, at least one electrically actuated flow control element coupled to the conduit with a blocking state and a flow state, control circuits coupled to the element and a local power source coupled at least to the control circuits. Wherein, in response to a received signal from a displaced source, the control circuits switch the element from the flow state to the blocking state.

Abstract: A pump control system includes a controller coupled to first and second pressure sensors. The sensors couple serial pressure related information to the controller. The controller can evaluate respective liquid levels, in response to received pressure related information from the sensors. A current sensor coupled to the controller can provide signals indicative of operation of one or more pumps coupled to the controller. The controller includes circuits to detect the presence of predetermined, prioritized, faults and to emit a wired or wireless fault indicator in response thereto.

Abstract: Systems and methods of synchronously switching electrical phases of a permanent magnet synchronous motor are provided. Some embodiments can include switching the phase of the motor by employing an encoder that includes a tone wheel affixed to a rotor such that the tone wheel redirects a magnetic field away from Hall effect sensors in a timed manner.

Abstract: A pump control system receives inputs from a low level fluid level sensor, a high level fluid level sensor, and/or a temperature sensor. Based on inputs from the sensors, and in response to sensed trouble conditions, duplex pumping or pump specific simplex operation is restricted based on past and present pump current draws. Furthermore, using the temperature sensor and a temperature sensor output device, the temperature of the sump environment can be monitored at will from a remote location.

Abstract: Systems and methods of synchronously switching electrical phases of a permanent magnet synchronous motor are provided. Some embodiments can include switching the phase of the motor by employing an encoder that includes a tone wheel affixed to a rotor such that the tone wheel redirects a magnetic field away from Hall effect sensors in a timed manner.

Abstract: A control switch incorporates a solid state transducer, a strain gauge. The transducer responds to a local environmental condition, such as fluid level, or pressure and exhibits a parameter change which can be detected as an electrical output. Control circuits coupled to the transducer can sense the parameter change and switch a source of electrical energy to a load in response thereto.

Abstract: A control switch incorporates a solid state transducer, a strain gauge. The transducer responds to a local environmental condition, such as fluid level, or pressure and exhibits a parameter change which can be detected as an electrical output. Control circuits coupled to the transducer can sense the parameter change and switch a source of electrical energy to a load in response thereto.