Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring physiological parameter(s) and environmental condition(s) of a subject include an in-ear wearable apparatus. The in-ear wearable apparatus includes a housing, a controller coupled to the housing, a first plurality of physiological sensors coupled to the housing and configured to detect a plurality of physiological parameters, and at least one environmental sensor coupled to the housing and configured to detect at least one environmental condition.

Abstract: A model vehicle comprising a chassis, body and a body mounting system, and a body mounting system for a model vehicle are provided. The body mounting system includes a first mount pivotally connected to one end of the model vehicle body and a second mount connected to the other end of the model vehicle body located opposite to the first end. The first mount releasably couples the one end of the model vehicle body to the model vehicle chassis in a first direction. In addition, the second end of the model vehicle body is rotated about the pivotal connection and the second mount releasably couples the other end of the model vehicle body to the model vehicle chassis in a second direction.

Abstract: In one aspect, a device for providing propulsion in water is provided by the present disclosure. The device includes a parallel mechanism including at least five rigid bars and at least five joints, each joint being positioned between two of the rigid bars and configured to allow movement of the at least five rigid bars, a first servo motor coupled to a first rigid bar included in the at least five rigid bars, a second servo motor coupled to a second rigid bar included in the at least five rigid bars, and a controller coupled to the first servo motor and the second servo motor and configured to actuate the first servo motor and the second servo motor according to a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: A method of configuring a wing tip device (7) on an aircraft (1), including: undertaking ground-based operations at an airport with the wing tip device (7) in a ground configuration, in which the span of the aircraft is within an airport compatibility limit, moving the wing tip device (7) to a take-off configuration in which the wing tip device (7) is moved away from the ground configuration such that the span of the aircraft is increased and such that the wing tip device (7) has a first lift coefficient; taking-off with the wing tip device (7) in the take-off configuration; moving the wing tip device from the take-off configuration to a flight configuration, in which the wing tip device has a second lift coefficient, the second lift coefficient being lower than the first lift coefficient. The lift coefficient may be changed by adjusting the sweep of the wing tip device (7).

Abstract: A system and method for updating information of the user comprising a first database containing information representing a plurality of users and a user interface operable to receive an updated information of the user and a network interface adapted to access a network. The system further comprises a processing circuit operably coupled to the first database, the user interface and the network interface wherein the processing circuit is adapted to transmit to a second database through the network at least one updated record to match a corresponding record in the first database.

Abstract: A solar power supplementation system for alternatively supplying a distribution transformer with electricity from a remote distribution substation and local solar panels. The solar power supplementation system comprises solar panels that are configured to supply electricity to the distribution transformer by way of a solar collection system and a switch. In operation, electricity generated by the solar panel is converted into a utility frequency alternating current and supplied to the electrical switch. The switch, which is additionally connected to the primary distribution lines selectively provides electricity from either the distribution substation (through the primary distribution lines) or the solar collection system based on whether the solar panels are producing sufficient stable current to meet the needs of the distribution transformer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microfluidic test device for detecting or quantifying an analyte in a test sample. The device includes a non-absorbent substrate having at least one microchannel imbedded in the substrate, a non-specific capture device, and one or more stationary mixing structures extending into the at least one microchannel. The present invention also relates to relates to various methods of using the microfluidic test device to detect or quantify an analyte in a test sample. The present invention also relates to a microfluidic device that includes a non-absorbent substrate having at least one microchannel imbedded in the substrate and one or more stationary mixing structures extending into the at least one microchannel.

Abstract: A suspension system (12, 112, 212, 312, 412) suited to use in a wheelchair (10) or other transportation system includes a first member (30, 130, 230, 330, 430) and a second member (32, 132, 232, 332, 432), which is pivotable relative to the first member. One of the first and second members includes a socket (42, 142, 242, 342) in which a bushing (60, 160, 260, 360) is mounted which receives a rigid member, such as a shaft (150, 250, 350) and or insert (55, 155, 255, 355) therein, the rigid member being coupled to the other of the first and second members. The bushing develops a resistance force as the second member pivots relative to the first1 structural member. The resistance force resists further pivoting of the second structural member relative to the first member.

Abstract: An inventive solid state drawing die has shaping walls that define a shaping channel and that, in the course of solid state drawing, direct polymer composition along a drawing path. Each cross section of the drawing path (and, hence, polymer composition in the drawing path) is non-circular, substantially proportional to one another, contains a centroid that lies on a substantially straight line parallel to the drawing direction and all cross sectional dimensions are 1.5 millimeters or more.

Abstract: A composite helmet is provided for a body mount. The helmet includes an interior structural load bearing skeleton including an elongated cylinder, and a disk or washer mold-bonded with the polymeric or elastomeric portion of the helmet. The elastomeric portion of the helmet includes an elongated axial portion that encompasses the metal cylinder and an over-mold layer, if desired, over the metal disk. In some instances, a ring is incorporated into the shroud for increased strength and rigidity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a damper assembly for use in a vehicle structure that includes a spare tire mounted thereto is provided. The damper assembly includes a support member extending from the structure and a damper secured to the support member. The damper is operatively interposed between and interconnects the structure and the spare tire for modulating relative motion of the spare tire with respect to the structure for damping vibrations of the structure.

Abstract: A composite helmet is provided for a body mount. The helmet includes an interior structural load bearing skeleton including an elongated cylinder, and a disk or washer mold-bonded with the polymeric or elastomeric portion of the helmet. The elastomeric portion of the helmet includes an elongated axial portion that encompasses the metal cylinder and an over-mold layer, if desired, over the metal disk. In some instances, a ring is incorporated into the shroud for increased strength and rigidity.