Abstract: A hybrid drive system for a work machine includes a drive system. The drive system includes an engine that generates a first energy supply. The drive system also includes a generator mechanically coupled with the engine to drive the generator. The drive system further includes a battery system that generates a second energy supply. The drive system includes a motor generator unit mechanically coupled with the generator to drive the generator. The motor generator unit is driven by the battery system. The hybrid drive system also includes a controller communicably coupled with the drive system. The controller is configured to control the drive system to direct, towards one or more traction motors of the work machine, a portion of at least one of the first energy supply via the generator and the second energy supply via the motor generator unit and the generator.

Abstract: An electrical powertrain system for a mobile crusher is disclosed. The electrical powertrain system comprises a DC electrical supply network, a plurality of motors connected to the DC electrical supply network and configured to drive a plurality of machine operations, a plurality of batteries connected to the DC electrical supply network, providing electrical energy, a power distribution unit (PDU) managing DC power to different components of the mobile crusher, and a control unit configured to manage a charging and discharging cycles of the plurality of batteries for operation of the plurality of machine operations.

Abstract: A pump health monitoring system is provided. Such a system includes one or a plurality of data capture devices that together collect a multiple variable data set relating to a device being monitored such as a water pump device for a pool or spa and/or an underwater submerged pump device. A programmable processor receives the multiple variable data set, retrieves a set of processing rules that are specific to the identity of the pump and processes the operating details with the set of processing rules to identify a current operational status or health status of the device.

Abstract: A faucet-mounted filter system includes a body forming a fluid chamber having a water inlet, a quick connect device positioned adjacent the water inlet for mounting the filter system to a water faucet, a filtered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, an unfiltered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, a diverter valve disposed within the fluid chamber and operable to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths, a seal, an actuator engaging the diverter valve to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths, a flow meter connected to the body and in fluid communication with the filter flow path, a filter housing connected to the body and having a reservoir, and a filter cartridge disposed within the reservoir.

Abstract: A faucet-mounted filter system includes a body forming a fluid chamber having a water inlet, a quick connect device positioned adjacent the water inlet for mounting the filter system to a water faucet, a filtered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, an unfiltered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, a diverter valve disposed within the fluid chamber and operable to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths, a seal, an actuator engaging the diverter valve to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths, a flow meter connected to the body and in fluid communication with the filter flow path, a filter housing connected to the body and having a reservoir, and a filter cartridge disposed within the reservoir.

Abstract: A faucet-mounted filter system includes a body forming a fluid chamber having a water inlet, a quick connect device positioned adjacent the water inlet for mounting the filter system to a water faucet, a filtered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, an unfiltered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, a diverter valve disposed within the fluid chamber and operable to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths, a seal, an actuator engaging the diverter valve to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths, a flow meter connected to the body and in fluid communication with the filter flow path, a filter housing connected to the body and having a reservoir, and a filter cartridge disposed within the reservoir.

Abstract: A faucet-mounted filter system includes a body forming a fluid chamber having a water inlet, a quick connect device positioned adjacent the water inlet for mounting the filter system to a water faucet, a filtered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, an unfiltered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, a diverter valve disposed within the fluid chamber and operable to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths, a seal, an actuator engaging the diverter valve to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths, a flow meter connected to the body and in fluid communication with the filter flow path, a filter housing connected to the body and having a reservoir, and a filter cartridge disposed within the reservoir.

Abstract: A faucet-mounted filter system that includes a body forming a fluid chamber having a water inlet, a quick connect device positioned adjacent the water inlet for mounting the filter system to a water faucet such that the water inlet is placed in fluid communication with the water faucet, a filtered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, an unfiltered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, a diverter valve disposed within the fluid chamber and operable to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths, a seal for sealing the fluid chamber, an actuator engaging the diverter valve to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths without having to interrupt the seal, a flow meter connected to the body and in fluid communication with the filter flow path, a filter housing connected to the body and having a reservoir, and a filter cartridge disposed within the reservoir.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low pressure water filter and dispenser system for use in a refrigerator which enables an effluent from said system exhibiting a log 6 bacteria reduction and a log 4 virus reduction with pressures as low as 0.35 kg/cm2 (5 psi). The system can be located in various places, for example it can sit on the shelf, it can be mounted to the ceiling of the refrigerator, or it can be attached to the wall or other internal components.

Abstract: A faucet-mounted filter system that includes a body forming a fluid chamber having a water inlet, a quick connect device positioned adjacent the water inlet for mounting the filter system to a water faucet such that the water inlet is placed in fluid communication with the water faucet, a filtered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, an unfiltered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, a diverter valve disposed within the fluid chamber and operable to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths, a seal for sealing the fluid chamber, an actuator engaging the diverter valve to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths without having to interrupt the seal, a flow meter connected to the body and in fluid communication with the filter flow path, a filter housing connected to the body and having a reservoir, and a filter cartridge disposed within the reservoir.

Abstract: A device for maintaining an openable window in a desired position within a window frame is provided. The device comprises a rod having a top end and a bottom end and a housing having a top end, a bottom end, a front surface, and a rear surface. A first aperture is formed in the to the housing. A second aperture is formed in the bottom end of the housing with the rod slidably receivable into the first aperture, through the housing, and out of the second aperture. A grasping mechanism is secured on the housing for releasably grasping the openable window. An adjusting mechanism selectively adjusts the position of the housing on the rod.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low pressure water filter and dispenser system for use in a refrigerator which enables an effluent from said system exhibiting a log 6 bacteria reduction and a log 4 virus reduction with pressures as low as 0.35 kg/cm2 (5 psi). The system can be located in various places, for example it can sit on the shelf, it can be mounted to the ceiling of the refrigerator, or it can be attached to the wall or other internal components.

Abstract: This invention relates to reducing the complexity and cost of antenna arrays and is more specifically concerned with reducing the complexity of an antenna apparatus (10). It provides an antenna array (62) made up of a vertical stack of horizontal linear structures (74) each having several groups of neighbouring array antenna elements (78), the groups (74) having variable numbers of the antenna elements (78) each connected to a transmit/receive module (66). The advantage of this configuration is that less communication modules (66), such as transmit/receive modules, are required to operate the antenna array (62), reducing the weight, power consumption and cost of an antenna apparatus (10) incorporating such an antenna array (62) without significantly limiting the capability and/or performance of a system compared to a conventional solution.

Abstract: A connector having a cylindrical hollow body having a first, closed end and a second, open end. A first external thread extends from the first end toward the second end and a second external thread extends from the second end toward the first end. Additionally, a contact element extends concentrically from the closed first end of the hollow body.

Abstract: A water filtration system having a water inlet connectable to an unfiltered water source, a water filter in fluid communication with the water inlet, an outlet in communication with the water filter operable to dispense filtered water and an additive dispensing system having a reservoir for containing an additive and additive outlet. The additive dispensing system is operable to selectively dispense an amount of additive to water filtered by the filter.

Abstract: A shutoff may comprise an engine for moving from a first position to a second position, and a casing for containing the engine. The shutoff may also comprise a valve. The engine may comprise a highly water swellable material. The casing may comprise at least one flow port. The engine may expand from said first position to said second position after a predetermined amount of time when contacted with water. The flow port may become at least substantially blocked, directly or indirectly, by the engine when the engine is in said second position. The engine may be used in a water treatment cartridge, and/or may be used to indicate the life status of a water treatment cartridge.

Abstract: 3,4-Cycloalkano furoxans are produced and are found to be useful in cross-linking of polymers.

Abstract: The in situ thermal decomposition of specified furoxans to yield dinitrile oxides is used to modify a polyfunctional species. Preferred uses involve cross-linking of polymers, especially rubbers, but the process may also be used to form polymers from monomeric materials or to bind additives to polymeric substrates. Compositions incorporating polymeric materials and suitable furoxans may be used as "one-shot" casting systems or be produced in the form of thermally curable sheets, etc, having useful shelf-lives.