Abstract: A method of using a blockchain in an access control environment according to one embodiment includes transmitting, by a mobile device, a request to access a passageway secured by a lock device to a first node device, wherein a plurality of node devices including the first node device store the blockchain, receiving, by the mobile device, a lock-specific access token from one of the plurality of node devices in response to validation of a blockchain transaction associated with the request received from the mobile device by the plurality of node devices, transmitting, by the mobile device, the lock-specific access token to the lock device, receiving, by the mobile device, a verification message from the lock device in response to successful authentication of the lock-specific access token, and transmitting, by the mobile device, a notification of verification to the first node device to amend the blockchain.

Abstract: A cover plate according to certain embodiments is configured for use with a mounting plate and a control system, and has a front side and a rear side opposite the front side. The cover plate includes a support substrate, a cover plate coupler, and an electronic device. The support substrate includes an opening sized and shaped to receive a spindle of a door hardware apparatus associated with the rose assembly. The cover plate coupler is configured to releasably couple with a mounting plate coupler of the mounting plate. The electronic device is mounted to the support substrate, and includes a first electrical connector accessible from the rear side of the cover plate and configured for electrical connection with a second electrical connector of the control system, and an electronic component electrically connected with the first electrical connector.

Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes receiving audio input by a microphone of an access control device that controls access through a passageway, processing an audio signal associated with the audio input to identify and authenticate a user, determining a command corresponding with the audio signal in response to identification and authentication of the user, and performing at least one action that corresponds with the command.

Abstract: A door (10) comprising a door member having a rectangular frame (22) on which components forming the door member are assembled. The frame includes top, side and a bottom frame member (24, 26a, 26b, 28). The frame is sized and shaped to fit within an opening (P) in a sidewall (S) of a portable building (B). A foam panel (16) fits in the frame. Door panels (12, 14) are affixed to the outsides of the foam panel using an adhesive material. The result is a laminated door that can be lowered and raised for moving people and objects into and out of the building.

Abstract: An improvement in a portable building (B) comprises a ramp door (100) installed in an opening (O) formed in a sidewall (S) of the building. An upper door frame member (106) is hingedly installed to the side of building so to cover the upper end of the ramp door. When the member is in a vertical position, it prevents the ramp door from being lowered; but when the member is rotated to a horizontal position, it unblocks the upper end of the door so the door can be lowered and raised.

Abstract: The present application relates to process for producing a glass fibre-reinforced thermoplastic polymer composition, which comprises the sequential steps of: a) unwinding from a package of at least one continuous glass multifilament strand, b) applying a sheath of thermoplastic polymer around the at least one continuous glass multifilament strand to form a sheathed continuous multifilament strand; The unwound, the at least one continuous glass multifilament strand is transported through the inside of at least one protective tube over a certain distance between the location of unwinding from a package of said at least one continuous glass multifilament strand, i.e. step a), and the location of applying said sheath of thermoplastic polymer around said at least one continuous glass multifilament strand, i.e. step b).

Abstract: An improvement in a portable building (B) comprises a ramp door (100) installed in an opening (O) formed in a sidewall (S) of the building. An upper door frame member (106) is hingedly installed to the side of building so to cover the upper end of the ramp door. When the member is in a vertical position, it prevents the ramp door from being lowered; but when the member is rotated to a horizontal position, it unblocks the upper end of the door so the door can be lowered and raised.

Abstract: An improvement in a portable building (B) comprising a door ramp (10) installed in an opening (O) formed in a sidewall (S) of the building. A ramp door (12) fits in the opening and is hingedly attached to the building. A handle (16) is attached to an exterior surface (12o) of the door allows a user to lower and raise the door with a mechanism (18) facilitating lowering and raising the door in a controlled manner. A panel (32) mounted to the interior top portion of the door extends outwardly as the door is fully lowered to rest on the ground and complete formation of a ramp by items can be brought into or removed from the building.

Abstract: The present application relates to process for producing a glass fibre-reinforced thermoplastic polymer composition, which comprises the sequential steps of: a) unwinding from a package of at least one continuous glass multifilament strand, b) applying a sheath of thermoplastic polymer around the at least one continuous glass multifilament strand to form a sheathed continuous multifilament strand; The unwound, the at least one continuous glass multifilament strand is transported through the inside of at least one protective tube over a certain distance between the location of unwinding from a package of said at least one continuous glass multifilament strand, i.e. step a), and the location of applying said sheath of thermoplastic polymer around said at least one continuous glass multifilament strand, i.e. step b).

Abstract: The invention is a class of spray-on burn dressings for use in the treatment of various types of tissue burns, such as burns due to heat, chemicals, or sun exposure. The inventive spray-on dressing is comprised of a film-forming polymer and metal or metal oxide particles. The metal or metal oxide, preferably aluminum oxide, acts as a thermally conductive component to enhance heat-dissipation from the burn. The spray-on dressing may also include antibacterial agents, anesthetics, analgesics, or preservatives. The spray-on dressing may be dispensed by aerosol container or by manual pump spray.