Abstract: A mower deck transport lock includes a striker bracket mounted to a rock shaft and extending downwardly and forwardly to engage a height of cut support at any of a plurality of height of cut positions. A transport lock pin positioned adjacent the height of cut support can slide between a first position and a second position. A spring biases the transport lock pin toward the first position and into engagement with the striker bracket to support the mower deck at a transport height above the plurality of height of cut positions. A transport lock disengagement pedal urges the transport lock pin to slide towards the second position to disengage the transport lock pin from the striker bracket.

Abstract: The method of the invention comprises: obtaining a sequence of at least two images, with different levels of illumination; extracting the region containing the sign in the image; calculating the luminance values of the signs; and obtaining the difference in luminance of the sign corresponding to the two levels of illumination. The value obtained is the luminance of the sign (11) corresponding to an illumination equal to the difference between the illuminations, or additional illumination. This result is based on the additive property of luminance, according to which the luminance of a sign is the sum of the luminance produced by each source of illumination. A basic illumination device (5), an additional illumination device (7), at least one camera for taking images, and image recording, positioning and synchronism systems are required to implement the method.

Abstract: A mower deck transport lock includes a striker bracket mounted to a rock shaft and extending downwardly and forwardly to engage a height of cut support at any of a plurality of height of cut positions. A transport lock pin positioned adjacent the height of cut support can slide between a first position and a second position. A spring biases the transport lock pin toward the first position and into engagement with the striker bracket to support the mower deck at a transport height above the plurality of height of cut positions. A transport lock disengagement pedal urges the transport lock pin to slide towards the second position to disengage the transport lock pin from the striker bracket.

Abstract: The method of the invention comprises: obtaining a sequence of at least two images, with different levels of illumination; extracting the region containing the sign in the image; calculating the luminance values of the signs; and obtaining the difference in luminance of the sign corresponding to the two levels of illumination. The value obtained is the luminance of the sign (11) corresponding to an illumination equal to the difference between the illuminations, or additional illumination. This result is based on the additive property of luminance, according to which the luminance of a sign is the sum of the luminance produced by each source of illumination. A basic illumination device (5), an additional illumination device (7), at least one camera for taking images, and image recording, positioning and synchronism systems are required to implement the method.

Abstract: The method of the invention comprises: obtaining a sequence of at least two images, with different levels of illumination; extracting the region containing the sign in the image; calculating the luminance values of the signs; and obtaining the difference in luminance of the sign corresponding to the two levels of illumination. The value obtained is the luminance of the sign (11) corresponding to an illumination equal to the difference between the illuminations, or additional illumination. This result is based on the additive property of luminance, according to which the luminance of a sign is the sum of the luminance produced by each source of illumination. A basic illumination device (5), an additional illumination device (7), at least one camera for taking images, and image recording, positioning and synchronism systems are required to implement the method.

Abstract: The method of the invention comprises: obtaining a sequence of at least two images, with different levels of illumination; extracting the region containing the sign in the image; calculating the luminance values of the signs; and obtaining the difference in luminance of the sign corresponding to the two levels of illumination. The value obtained is the luminance of the sign (11) corresponding to an illumination equal to the difference between the illuminations, or additional illumination. This result is based on the additive property of luminance, according to which the luminance of a sign is the sum of the luminance produced by each source of illumination. A basic illumination device (5), an additional illumination device (7), at least one camera for taking images, and image recording, positioning and synchronism systems are required to implement the method.

Abstract: The method of the invention comprises: obtaining a sequence of at least two images, with different levels of illumination; extracting the region containing the sign in the image; calculating the luminance values of the signs; and obtaining the difference in luminance of the sign corresponding to the two levels of illumination. The value obtained is the luminance of the sign (11) corresponding to an illumination equal to the difference between the illuminations, or additional illumination. This result is based on the additive property of luminance, according to which the luminance of a sign is the sum of the luminance produced by each source of illumination. A basic illumination device (5), an additional illumination device (7), at least one camera for taking images, and image recording, positioning and synchronism systems are required to implement the method.

Abstract: The method of the invention comprises: obtaining a sequence of at least two images, with different levels of illumination; extracting the region containing the sign in the image; calculating the luminance values of the signs; and obtaining the difference in luminance of the sign corresponding to the two levels of illumination. The value obtained is the luminance of the sign (11) corresponding to an illumination equal to the difference between the illuminations, or additional illumination. This result is based on the additive property of luminance, according to which the luminance of a sign is the sum of the luminance produced by each source of illumination. A basic illumination device (5), an additional illumination device (7), at least one camera for taking images, and image recording, positioning and synchronism systems are required to implement the method.

Abstract: A dynamic measurement procedure of the luminance and retroreflection of the road markings and signals and obtention of the dimensions of the same from a vehicle that circulates on the road; illuminating the zone of interest; knowing the position of the vehicle; measuring the luminance by means of a light sensor in a single pass, at known distances or intervals; identifying and extracting one or several road markings and signals simultaneously in each measurement of luminance by means of algorithms; referencing the luminance both geometrically and in time, as well as the obtention of the shape, position and dimensions of the same; and the device for carrying out said procedure, which includes a luminous source, a system of global positioning of the vehicle, a light sensor, a camera, a data processor and a data storage device.

Abstract: The method of the invention comprises: obtaining a sequence of at least two images, with different levels of illumination; extracting the region containing the sign in the image; calculating the luminance values of the signs; and obtaining the difference in luminance of the sign corresponding to the two levels of illumination. The value obtained is the luminance of the sign (11) corresponding to an illumination equal to the difference between the illuminations, or additional illumination. This result is based on the additive property of luminance, according to which the luminance of a sign is the sum of the luminance produced by each source of illumination. A basic illumination device (5), an additional illumination device (7), at least one camera for taking images, and image recording, positioning and synchronism systems are required to implement the method.

Abstract: The method of the invention comprises: obtaining a sequence of at least two images, with different levels of illumination; extracting the region containing the sign in the image; calculating the luminance values of the signs; and obtaining the difference in luminance of the sign corresponding to the two levels of illumination. The value obtained is the luminance of the sign (11) corresponding to an illumination equal to the difference between the illuminations, or additional illumination. This result is based on the additive property of luminance, according to which the luminance of a sign is the sum of the luminance produced by each source of illumination. A basic illumination device (5), an additional illumination device (7), at least one camera for taking images, and image recording, positioning and synchronism systems are required to implement the method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container assembly of a container containing a flowable substance; a container holding assembly attached to the container which comprises an opening mechanism for selectively opening the container and being adapted to move from a closed position to an open position of the container and vice versa, and a locking mechanism for holding the opening means in a closed position of the container. The locking mechanism is intended to be released by the release member of a reservoir assembly arranged so that release is effected when the container holding assembly is held in a stable delivery position on a reservoir. The invention also relates to the combination of such a container assembly and a reservoir assembly specially adapted for receiving the container assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a dispensing device for rapidly and efficiently heating/cooling a flowable food product whereby removable cassettes are provided for receiving a pouch containing food; the cassettes comprising pairs of opposed thermal conductive surfaces wherein the surfaces delimit together a limited spacing adapted to contact a pouch and means for applying heat to said at least pair of cassettes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container assembly of a container containing a flowable substance; a container holding assembly attached to the container which comprises an opening mechanism for selectively opening the container and being adapted to move from a closed position to an open position of the container and vice versa, and a locking mechanism for holding the opening means in a closed position of the container. The locking mechanism is intended to be released by the release member of a reservoir assembly arranged so that release is effected when the container holding assembly is held in a stable delivery position on a reservoir. The invention also relates to the combination of such a container assembly and a reservoir assembly specially adapted for receiving the container assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a dispensing device for rapidly and efficiently heating/cooling a flowable food product whereby removable cassettes are provided for receiving a pouch containing food; the cassettes comprising pairs of opposed thermal conductive surfaces wherein the surfaces delimit together a limited spacing adapted to contact a pouch and means for applying heat to said at least pair of cassettes.

Abstract: A heating element assembly and a method of manufacturing heating assemblies. The heating assembly may be used for heating food products, including polypropylene bags containing cheese sauce or hot fudge, for example. The preferred heating assembly is configured to fit precisely around a standard cheese sauce bag, thus optimizing heat transfer between the heating assembly and the food product. The varied surface watt density of the heating assembly allows for accurate heat placement such that the food product can be efficiently and evenly warmed. A preferred embodiment of the heating element assembly includes two resistance heating elements. The first heating element is a temperature booster, while the second heating element is a maintenance heater to maintain heated food at a serving temperature.