Abstract: A window assembly having a first sash and a second sash mounted to a window frame, the first and second sashes arranged along different vertical planes within the window frame to resemble the appearance of a double hung window. The window assembly further includes a hinge mechanism coupled to the window frame and to the second sash, hinge mechanism operable to guide the second sash away from the first sash to accommodate an outwardly swinging motion of the second sash in a similar fashion as a conventional awning window. The first sash may be fixed relative to the window frame, or may alternatively be moveable upwardly or downwardly relative to the window frame.

Abstract: A gun barrel for guiding a bullet along a longitudinal axis, the bullet having a diameter, the gun barrel having a circumferential series of lands, each land among the circumferential series of lands being radially displaced from the longitudinal axis a distance at least as great as one-half of the bullet's diameter, each land extending helically about the longitudinal axis; a plurality of sound reflection chambers, each sound reflection chambers among the plurality of sound reflection chambers being positioned between an adjacent pair of lands among the circumferential series of lands, each sound reflection chamber having a muzzle end, and each sound reflection chamber opening radially inwardly; and a plurality of sound reflection walls, each wall among the plurality of sound reflection walls closing one of the sound reflection chambers' muzzle ends.

Abstract: A system includes a monitoring module, a congestion module, a modification module, and a communication module. The monitoring module monitors vehicles in a transportation network. The congestion module calculates a throughput parameter that is representative of a statistical measure of adherence to a movement plan by the vehicles. The modification module determines a confidence parameter representative of a probability that changing the original meet event does not reduce the throughput parameter. The modification module modifies the original meet event to an updated meet event when the confidence parameter exceeds a predetermined threshold. The communication module transmits the updated meet event to the yielding vehicle and/or the passing vehicle, for the yielding vehicle and/or the passing vehicle to receive the updated meet event from the communication module and change a speed of the yielding vehicle or the passing rail vehicle to arrive at the updated meet event.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a foldable array of three-dimensional panels, which may include one or more functional electrical components. For instance, the three-dimensional multi-panel array may be reconfigured from a substantially planar configuration into a three-dimensional configuration.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a control unit configured to be disposed on-board at least one of a first vehicle or a second vehicle. The control unit also is configured to receive an updated time of an event involving the first vehicle and the second vehicle traveling in a transportation network. The control unit also is configured to change a speed of said at least one of the first vehicle or the second vehicle in response to the updated time to arrive at the event. A method is provided that includes, at one of a first vehicle or a second vehicle, receiving an updated time of an event involving the first vehicle and the second vehicle in a transportation network. The method also includes changing a speed of said one of the first vehicle or the second vehicle in response to the updated tune to arrive at the event.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a control unit configured to be disposed on-board at least one of a first vehicle or a second vehicle. The control unit also is configured to receive an updated time of an event involving the first vehicle and the second vehicle traveling in a transportation network. The control unit also is configured to change a speed of said at least one of the first vehicle or the second vehicle in response to the updated time to arrive at the event. A method is provided that includes, at one of a first vehicle or a second vehicle, receiving an updated time of an event involving the first vehicle and the second vehicle in a transportation network. The method also includes changing a speed of said one of the first vehicle or the second vehicle in response to the updated tune to arrive at the event.

Abstract: A system includes a monitoring module, a congestion module, a modification module, and a communication module. The monitoring module monitors vehicles in a transportation network. The congestion module calculates a throughput parameter that is representative of a statistical measure of adherence to a movement plan by the vehicles. The modification module determines a confidence parameter representative of a probability that changing the original meet event does not reduce the throughput parameter. The modification module modifies the original meet event to an updated meet event when the confidence parameter exceeds a predetermined threshold. The communication module transmits the updated meet event to the yielding vehicle and/or the passing vehicle, for the yielding vehicle and/or the passing vehicle to receive the updated meet event from the communication module and change a speed of the yielding vehicle or the passing rail vehicle to arrive at the updated meet event.

Abstract: An integrated source code control and work item tracking tool is capable of establishing a relationship between work definition and work implementation. Once established, a more holistic view of the development process can be attained, and specific tasks can be easily accomplished. Tasks that may be accomplished using an integrated source code control and work item tracking tool include: automated generation of a list of work items that are completed in a new build of the system; automated updates of work items that are included in a build so that the work item details reflect the build in which it became available; automated transitioning of work items through a workflow when their implementation is complete and when their implementation is available in a new build; validation that source code changes represent the implementation of work items that have been approved; and managing change in the source code system with a focus on what work items it represents rather than a focus on what files are affected.

Abstract: A sill corner key for use in a sill assembly configured to be supported on a base surface, the sill assembly including a lineal base member and a vertical jamb. The sill corner key includes a vertical component having a top surface, a bottom surface, and an inner wall extending between the top surface and the bottom surface, the inner wall defining a sealant pathway formed therein. The inner wall is configured to slidably receive a portion of the lineal base member and the sealant pathway is configured to direct a fluid sealant to flow along the portion of the lineal base member within the inner wall.

Abstract: A file download manager automatically controls how and where downloaded files are stored. A method for use in downloading a file includes establishing communications between a network site and a computer that is visiting the network site, automatically detecting whether a device capable of receiving files is connected to the computer, automatically determining a location in the device where a file may be stored, and automatically downloading a file from the network site to the computer and sending the downloaded file to the device to be stored at the determined location in the device. A computer readable storage medium stores one or more computer programs adapted to cause a processor based system to execute these steps.

Abstract: Products and processes for forming structural assemblies for building systems, such as window and door assemblies, are described. One such product includes an apparatus comprising a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A first leg and a second leg are disposed between the first and second ends. A first receiving groove is disposed in the first leg and forms a first pathway. A second receiving groove is disposed in the second leg and forms a second pathway.

Abstract: Methods and systems for biographic scoring are disclosed. One system includes a biographic scoring module that applies one or more scoring rules to each of a plurality of biographic records to generate a score associated with each of the plurality of biographic records. The system also includes a result generation module that generates a report based on one or more scores generated by the biographic scoring module. The methods and systems disclosed can, in certain cases, reflect a likelihood that an individual associated with the biographic record is an unauthorized alien.

Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed having an automatic idle adjustment system. The vehicle may also include an automatic shutdown system. A method for utilizing the automatic idle adjustment system and the shutdown system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sill corner for use in a sill assembly supported on a base surface, the sill assembly comprising a vertical jamb and a lineal base member. The sill corner comprises a vertical component with a top surface adapted to receive the vertical jamb and a bottom surface adapted to abut the base surface. A horizontal component extends transversely from the vertical component and the horizontal and the vertical components are a unitary element. The top and bottom surfaces of the vertical component are separated by a height, the height being between about 1.00 and about 3.00 inches.

Abstract: A lighting control for use with a lighting appliance includes a light sensor and a controller connected to the light sensor. Controller activates appliance when ambient light is greater than threshold. Threshold may be indicative of an interior of a closet of a room with a door of the closet open to the room and light available in the room. Controller may deactivate appliance once time has passed after appliance powered on. Lighting combination for use with power supply includes appliance including lighting source and control. Lighting control controls activation of lighting source. Controller has integrated memory for program to control controller. Controller may check to determine if light samples are increasing before activating lighting source. Start timer after light turned on. Turn off light when time out. Threshold learn mode based on sensed light before light on.

Abstract: A lighting mount for use with battery and lighting source. Lighting mount having cavity to retain lighting source, battery holder to receive battery; mounting surface; and opening from cavity through which light from lighting source projects. Opening opens away from mounting surface and battery holder, and battery and cavity are on one side of lighting mount away from mounting surface. Cavity retains lighting source such that illumination axis can be directed at oblique angle away from mounting surface. Cavity comprises track for retaining lighting source. Battery holder comprises U-shaped channel. Lighting fixture has lighting mount and lighting source and electrical connections from battery holder to lighting source. Elongate body having lighting source holder section and battery holder section can be pivotally connected to a mounting base to allow for insertion of batteries and selection of angle between mounting surface and lighting source.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A first leg comprising a first surface and a second surface is disposed between the first and second ends. A second leg comprising a first surface and a second surface is disposed between the first and second ends. A first receiving groove is disposed in the first leg and forms a first pathway. A second receiving groove is disposed in the second leg and forms a second pathway. A first receiving channel is disposed in the first leg and is in communication with the first receiving groove. A second receiving channel is disposed in the second leg and is in communication with the second receiving groove. A fin is coupled to the first and second legs and is disposed between the first and second receiving channels. The fin is substantially coplanar with the first end.

Abstract: A conveyor system is provided to limit the vertical fall experienced by a product transported along the conveyor and falling into a collection bin. A sensor in a fixed position relative to the product conveying plane of the conveyor measures product collection height in a collection bin to produce an output signal. A controller dynamically varies the angle between the conveyance plane and the collection bin base plane and the vertical displacement therebetween within a preselected range in order to minimize product damage associated with different fall trajectories from the conveyor into the bin for product. Either the conveyor or the collection bin is pivoted under the command of the controller to accomplish the desired function.

Abstract: An adjustable mechanism for sliding panels, such as sliding windows and doors is disclosed. One embodiment comprises adjustable buttons that extend from a housing positioned in the sliding panel. The adjustable threaded buttons of the present invention provide a surface having reduced friction that extends from the bottom edge of a window or door and that can slide along a track supporting the window or door. In addition to providing a mechanism to facilitate horizontal sliding of a window or door, the adjustable buttons may be used to set the height of the sliding window or door as it sits in its frame.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing latency between two clock domains in a digital electronic device. The time between a write to a queue position and a corresponding read of the queue position is reduced by up to one clock cycle by including a delay in the time before first writing data to a First In First Out (FIFO) queue used to buffer and synchronize data between two clock domains. The two clock domains have the same frequency, but may be out of phase. Reducing the latency between the write and the corresponding read reduces the required size of the FIFO queue and also results in more efficient system operation.