Abstract: A vehicle system includes an avoid evasive steering (AES) module configured to automatically control the vehicle, and a control module. The control module is configured to detect whether a first threat is present in front of the vehicle, in response to detecting the first threat in front of the vehicle, determine a path of the vehicle for an AES maneuver to avoid the first threat, generate a threat region of interest lateral to the vehicle along the path of the vehicle for the AES maneuver, determine whether a second threat is present in the threat region of interest, and in response to determining that the second threat is present in the threat region of interest, prevent the AES module from initiating control of the vehicle according to the AES maneuver. Other example vehicle systems and methods for evasive steering control in vehicles are also disclosed.

Abstract: Vehicles and related systems and methods are provided for controlling a vehicle in an autonomous operating mode. One method involves determining a current value for a range of view associated with a sensing device onboard the vehicle, determining a target value for the range of view based at least in part on a speed of the vehicle, and in response to determining the current value is less than the target value, determining a dropback adjustment distance based at least in part on a difference between target value for the range of view and an estimated distance to a closest in path (CIP) vehicle ahead of the vehicle within a current lane of travel, determining a longitudinal trajectory for the vehicle based at least in part on the dropback adjustment distance, and autonomously operating one or more actuators onboard the vehicle in accordance with the longitudinal trajectory.

Abstract: A method of automated vehicle braking control includes detecting a first object threat in a reverse travel path of a vehicle, monitoring a distance of the vehicle from the first object threat with respect to a time to collision threshold, and in response to a determination that the vehicle is crossing the time to collision threshold, initiating a first rear virtual bumper event by automatically applying brakes of the vehicle. The method includes storing a location of the first object threat, defining a boundary region surrounding the location of the first object threat, detecting a second object threat in the reverse travel path, comparing a location of the second object threat with the boundary region, and inhibiting automatic application of the brakes in response to a determination that the location of the second object threat is within the boundary region, to avoid a second rear virtual bumper event.

Abstract: A nasopharyngeal airway device is provided to be used in conjunction with an oxygen source and a capnometer. In one or more non-limiting embodiments, the nasopharyngeal airway device provides adequate oxygen delivery and monitors capnography output more efficiently. The device includes a nasal trumpet having one or more lumens, and a nasal cannula having a tube portion and at least two prongs. A first prong is insertable into a nasal cavity of a human subject, wherein the remaining prongs are equal in number to a number of one or more lumens of the nasal trumpet. The remaining prongs are adjacent to each other on the tube portion and configured to snugly fit into the nasal trumpet. The gases may pass into the nasal cannula from their respective ends into the prongs which may be separated by a single closure in the cannula so as to prevent the mixture of gasses.

Abstract: A nasopharyngeal airway device is provided to be used in conjunction with an oxygen source and a capnometer. In one or more non-limiting embodiments, the nasopharyngeal airway device provides adequate oxygen delivery and monitors capnography output more efficiently. The device includes a nasal trumpet having one or more lumens, and a nasal cannula having a tube portion and at least two prongs. A first prong is insertable into a nasal cavity of a human subject, wherein the remaining prongs are equal in number to a number of one or more lumens of the nasal trumpet. The remaining prongs are adjacent to each other on the tube portion and configured to snugly fit into the nasal trumpet. The gases may pass into the nasal cannula from their respective ends into the prongs which may be separated by a single closure in the cannula so as to prevent the mixture of gasses.

Abstract: A filter arrangement for a vacuum cleaning appliance includes: a filter enclosure having an enclosure opening; a filter configured to be received through the enclosure opening into the filter enclosure in an insertion direction; and retention means operable between latched and unlatched states for releasably retaining the filter in the filter enclosure. The filter includes an actuation portion configured to operate the retention means, wherein the actuation portion is moveable between at least first and second positions and is biased towards the second position. When the filter is in the filter enclosure, movement of the actuation portion in the insertion direction from the first position to a depressed position transitions the retention means to the unlatched state, whereinafter the actuation portion is moved to the second position in which at least a part of the actuation portion is elevated above the enclosure opening.

Abstract: An autonomous surface cleaning apparatus includes a body defining a generally planar front surface, a drive system carried by the body and configured to move the autonomous surface cleaning apparatus across a surface, a cleaning assembly disposed at a front of the body, a rechargeable battery system, and charging contacts disposed on the front surface of the body. The apparatus further includes a receptacle configured to receive dirt collected by the cleaning assembly, the receptacle being releasably attached to the body, wherein the apparatus is arranged such that, when the receptacle is attached to the body, the receptacle is at least partially disposed within a rearward facing recess defined by the body.

Abstract: Vehicles and related systems and methods are provided for controlling a vehicle in an autonomous operating mode. One method involves determining a current value for a range of view associated with a sensing device onboard the vehicle, determining a target value for the range of view based at least in part on a speed of the vehicle, and in response to determining the current value is less than the target value, determining a dropback adjustment distance based at least in part on a difference between target value for the range of view and an estimated distance to a closest in path (CIP) vehicle ahead of the vehicle within a current lane of travel, determining a longitudinal trajectory for the vehicle based at least in part on the dropback adjustment distance, and autonomously operating one or more actuators onboard the vehicle in accordance with the longitudinal trajectory.

Abstract: A method for facilitating remote jobsite monitoring is provided. The method includes receiving data from a sensor device; parsing the data to generate a data set that corresponds to the sensor device; determining a threshold violation by comparing the data set to a corresponding predetermined threshold value; generating an alert that includes information corresponding to the threshold violation; identifying an external device and a corresponding mobile communication protocol based on at least one from among a predetermined setting and the threshold violation; and transmitting, via the identified mobile communication protocol, the alert to the identified external device.

Abstract: A circuit includes a controller circuit configured to receive an output voltage of a converter and adjust a switching frequency of the converter in response to a status of an output load and an output load sensing circuit configured to determine the status of the output load and provide the peak current to the controller circuit. The output load sensing circuit may include a first timer configured to provide a delayed first signal to a peak current control in response to the output load being a heavy load. A second timer may be configured to provide a delayed second signal to the peak current control in response to the output load being a light load. The peak current control may be configured to adjust a peak current based on the received first signal and the second signal and configured to provide the peak current to the controller circuit.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide a zero-crossing detector (ZCD) for a direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter. The ZCD includes a ZCD integrator configured to receive a switch voltage and an output voltage of a power stage of the DC-DC converter and to generate a zero-crossing detect signal based, at least in part, on the received switch voltage and output voltage, where the zero-crossing detect signal is configured to indicate an output current in an output inductor of the power stage of the DC-DC converter is approximately zero. The ZCD may also include a ZCD offset calibrator configured to receive the switch voltage and generate a ZCD calibration offset based, at least in part, on the received switch voltage, where the ZCD integrator is configured to generate the zero-crossing detect signal based, at least in part, on the ZCD calibration offset.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed a novel heterogeneous catalytic system (precatalyst), process for the preparation and use thereof for the synthesis of highly crystalline, disentangled ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE).

Abstract: Embodiments are for generating a merged file and identifying distinct portions of the merged file to improve processing efficiency receive at least two data portions to be merged; determine data formats associated with each of the at least two data portions; condition the at least two data portions based on the determined data formats, thereby creating conditioned data portions having a consistent data format; identify cutoffs for each of the conditioned data portions; after identifying cutoffs for each of the conditioned data portions, add the conditioned data portions to one another, thereby creating a merged file having the consistent data format, the merged file configured for efficient use because of ease of consistent data format and identified cutoffs.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed a novel heterogeneous catalytic system (precatalyst), process for the preparation and use thereof for the synthesis of highly crystalline, disentangled ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE).

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting wear in a braking system of a vehicle. The system includes a microphone and an electronic controller configured to receive an audio signal from the microphone, determine at least one sound characteristic of the audio signal, determine, based upon the at least one sound characteristic, a condition of a braking component of the braking system, generate a notification regarding the condition, and perform at least one selected from the group of sending the notification to a display for output to a user, storing the notification in a memory, and modifying operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polymerization catalysts. More particularly, the present invention relates to a novel catalysts for the preparation of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and process for preparation thereof. The present invention further relates to a process for the preparation of disentangled ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (dis-UHM-WPE).

Abstract: Embodiments are for generating a merged file and identifying distinct portions of the merged file to improve processing efficiency receive at least two data portions to be merged; determine data formats associated with each of the at least two data portions; condition the at least two data portions based on the determined data formats, thereby creating conditioned data portions having a consistent data format; identify cutoffs for each of the conditioned data portions; after identifying cutoffs for each of the conditioned data portions, add the conditioned data portions to one another, thereby creating a merged file having the consistent data format, the merged file configured for efficient use because of ease of consistent data format and identified cutoffs.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting wear in a braking system of a vehicle. The system includes a microphone and an electronic controller configured to receive an audio signal from the microphone, determine at least one sound characteristic of the audio signal, determine, based upon the at least one sound characteristic, a condition of a braking component of the braking system, generate a notification regarding the condition, and perform at least one selected from the group of sending the notification to a display for output to a user, storing the notification in a memory, and modifying operation of the vehicle.