Abstract: A system for preventative maintenance of a ride or an attraction component at a venue. A validator establishes the identity of the ride or attraction component and a controller monitors the use of the ride or attraction component. The controller also manages the ride or attraction component's availability for patron usage and transmits this information to a system control panel. A blocking device controlled by the panel prevents patron usage of a ride or attraction component that is in non-compliance with pre-established operating standards.

Abstract: Methods and computer-based systems are provided for processing seismic data through the use of information provided by basin modeling. Provided are methods and systems for providing an improved seismic dataset by means of providing an initial basin model constructed using an initially-available dataset including seismic velocity data; constructing a velocity dataset from the initial basin model; and reprocessing the initially available seismic data using the velocity dataset from the initial basin model as a guide. Also provided are methods and systems for predicting fluid pressure in a subsurface region of interest.

Abstract: A cryogenically cooled radiofrequency (RF) coil structure for use in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and method for cryogenically cooling RF coils are provided. The cryogenically cooled RF coil structure comprises a sealed structure constructed of non-conducting material and adapted for containing a cooling substance and at least one RF coil disposed integrally in contact with the sealed structure such that sealed structure and integrally disposed RF coil are disposed about an object to be imaged.

Abstract: A center console for an automobile includes an armrest that is selectively adjustable by vehicle occupants to and between a first position wherein the armrest is in a substantially horizontal orientation, and a second position wherein the armrest extends angularly away from the console. The console further includes a controllable damper coupled to the armrest and actuable between high and low damping states. In the low damping state, the armrest may be selectively placed at any position desired by the vehicle occupants. When the damper is actuated to the high damping state, the damper maintains the selected position of the armrest.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions, pads, wipes, and implements provide effective cleaning of hard surfaces.

Abstract: Wireless information transportation may be provided. An unlicensed radio frequency may be used to transmit information from a first point to a second point. Then, the unlicensed radio frequency may be determined to no longer provide a sufficient service level. Next, a license to operate in a licensed radio frequency may be purchased when it is determined that the unlicensed radio frequency no longer provides the sufficient service. The license may limit the use of the licensed radio frequency to a point-to-point configuration. Using the unlicensed radio frequency to transmit information from the first point to the second point may be discontinued when it is determined that the unlicensed radio frequency no longer provides the sufficient service level. Then the licensed radio frequency may be used to transmit information from the first point to the second point in the point-to-point configuration when use of the unlicensed radio frequency is discontinued.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions, pads, wipes, and implements provide effective cleaning of hard surfaces.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is a cooling assembly for an electrical component. The assembly includes a non-magnetic, thermally conducting spreader substrate, and at least one serpentine cooling tube disposed on and in thermal contact with the thermally conducting spreader substrate so that said substrate is cooled when the one or more serpentine cooling tubes are operating.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing wireless information transportation. The disclosed systems and methods may include using an unlicensed radio frequency to transmit information from a first point to a second point in a data transport system and determining that the unlicensed radio frequency no longer provides a sufficient service level. Furthermore, the disclosed systems and methods may include discontinuing using the unlicensed radio frequency to transmit information from the first point to the second point in the data transport system when it is determined that the unlicensed radio frequency no longer provides the sufficient service level. Moreover, the disclosed systems and methods may include using a licensed radio frequency to transmit information from the first point to the second point in the data transport system when use of the unlicensed radio frequency is discontinued.

Abstract: A wound therapy combination comprising a suction head and a surgical drape. The suction head comprises a planar flange portion and a tubular connector piece on a first face that communicates with an aperture extending to a second face. The second face is formed with projections that define flow channels for facilitating flow of liquids to the aperture.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device and a method of imaging a volume of interest is provided. According to one aspect of the present technique, the MRI device includes an attachment portion having a profile at least partially defined by a cross-section thereof, and an array of radio-frequency coils arranged with respect to each other to generally correspond to the profile. In an exemplary embodiment, each coil may have a first turn portion located radially closer to the attachment portion than a second turn portion.

Abstract: Three dimensional electronic and optical coupling devices that are capable of providing high speed coupling over a large frequency range while limiting the amount of space consumption in the communications network. An optical or electrical coupling device comprises a first substrate and a second substrate adjacent to the first substrate having one or more optical waveguides or microstrips formed thereon. The substrates will have disposed thereon conductive microstrips and/or dielectric elements. The one or more optical waveguides or microstrips formed on the first substrate correspond to at least one optical waveguides or microstrips formed on the second substrate so as to facilitate optical coupling between the corresponding waveguides. Precise spacing between the substrates and precise spacing between the optical waveguides or microstrips facilitate the requisite optical/RF coupling.

Abstract: A system for stimulating the healing of tissue comprises a porous pad positioned within a wound cavity, and an airtight dressing secured over the pad, so as to provide an airtight seal to the wound cavity. A proximal end of a conduit is connectable to the dressing. A distal end of the conduit is connectable to a negative pressure source, which may be an electric pump housed within a portable housing, or wall suction. A canister is positioned along the conduit to retain exudates suctioned from the wound site during the application of negative pressure. A first hydrophobic filter is positioned at an opening of the canister to detect a canister full condition. A second hydrophobic filter is positioned between the first filter and the negative pressure source to prevent contamination of the non-disposable portion of the system by exudates being drawn from the wound. An odor filter is positioned between the between the first and second hydrophobic filters to aid in the reduction of malodorous vapors.

Abstract: A vibration absorber assembly including a disc shaped housing having a central rotational axis and a plurality of radially elongated cavities, and a plurality of movable masses, each movable mass being housed in, and movable within, one of the plurality of radially elongated cavities. The plurality of movable masses are movable in the plurality of radially elongated cavities to absorb torsional vibration, and/or alter moment of inertia of the vibration absorber assembly.

Abstract: Techniques for predicting and correcting for optical distortions. A method for correcting optical distortions in a laser system includes operating a laser system at a first time to emit a laser beam. The laser system includes a laser source, a beam transfer assembly, and a lens assembly. The laser beam is capable of traversing from the laser source, through the beam transfer assembly and the lens assembly, to a laser target. Additionally, the method includes retrieving a first correction setting from a memory system. The first correction setting corresponds to the first time. Moreover the method includes adjusting at least one of the beam transfer assembly and the lens assembly in response to the first correction setting and sending the laser beam through the beam transfer assembly and the lens assembly to the laser target.

Abstract: Linking addressable shadow port (LASP) and protocol allows addressing the LASP and configuring the connection of multiple Secondary Test Access Ports (TAPs) of the LASP using a single protocol or protocol bypass inputs. Multiple LASPs are cascaded and the connection of their secondary TAPs are configured using the LASP protocol or protocol bypass inputs.

Abstract: An interface board for probing a device under test having a having an array of connection points on a back side of a board to which the device under test is attached. The interface board is constructed upon a stiff layer having a plurality of pass throughs from a first side to a second side in a pattern matching the array of connection points on the board to which the device under test is attached. An array of pads are formed on a first side of the interface board, each pad having a controlled surface associated with one of the pass throughs.

Abstract: A flow distributor for mounting in an inlet of a heat exchanger includes a nose cone and one or more diverting rings. The nose cone is aerodynamically shaped to divert impingent gas flow around the nose cone. A first diverting ring is spaced outwardly from the nose cone and can be oriented such that at least a portion of the gas flow diverted by the nose cone is redirected into the wake of the nose cone. A second diverting ring can be spaced outwardly from the first diverting ring and can be oriented to divert gas flow impingent thereon. Struts connect the nose cone and one or more rings. Refractory on the wall of the inlet is shaped to reduce the recirculation at the outer perimeter thereof. The flow distributor is installed in the inlet with refractory to achieve substantially equal flow across the tube sheet of the heat exchanger.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions, pads, wipes, and implements provide effective cleaning of hard surfaces.

Abstract: An enclosure is described for containing a patient whose core temperature is to be cooled below normal body temperature, e.g. to reduce brain damage in patients suffering cardiac arrest. The enclosure comprises a base panel and one or more side panels attached to the base panel, the side panels being foldable over the patient to create an enclosure. Air conduits are provided on one or more panels with outlets positioned to direct cold air onto areas of the patient from which heat loss is particularly rapid.