Abstract: A trigger assembly for use with an electrical device, including a trigger member, an actuator member operably-connected to the trigger member, and a lock-on mechanism for selectably restricting movement of the trigger member relative to the housing.

Abstract: A snap-action switch including: a housing in which a plurality of fixed contacts and a plurality of movable contacts are disposed therein, a plunger configured for depressible movement via an aperture in the housing from a first position in which the plunger is relatively extended outwardly of the housing via the aperture, into, a second position in which the plunger is relatively retracted inwardly of the housing via the aperture; and a snap-action assembly operably-connected with the plunger, said snap-action assembly being responsive to depressible movement of the plunger so as to effect snap-action type movement of the plurality of movable contacts between normally opened and normally closed positions with respect to the fixed contacts; a sealing element configured for arrangement around the plunger to occlude ingress of particulates, dust and water from entering the housing via the aperture, said sealing element including a flanged portion; and a securement element configured for arrangement around the s

Abstract: A system for commissioning a smart luminaire (122A, 122B) in an indoor positioning system (100) includes a mobile device (110) including a mobile device control processor (112) in communication with a commissioning application (117), the commissioning application configured to communicate with one or more position beacons (120A, 120B) distributed throughout a spatial volume of a structure, the one or more position beacons configured to broadcast a unique identifier within the spatial volume via a wireless communication protocol, and to receive a transmission from the mobile device; a wireless transceiver (118) in the mobile device configured to receive the broadcasted positions, and to transmit data to the one or more position beacons, and the commissioning application configured to authenticate itself to the position beacon, and to programmatically change the unique identifier.

Abstract: A sealing assembly for prevention of ingress of particulates and water into an electrical switch includes an engagement element with a rigid first abutment portion for circumscribing an aperture extending through the outer surface of the switch housing and a rigid first retention portion. Also included is a sealing element being slidingly engageable with the engagement element that includes a first complementary abutment portion. The sealing element is formed from an elastically resilient polymeric material so that sealing engagement with the engagement element occludes passage and ingress of external particulates, dust and water.

Abstract: A method includes generating, with a mobile device having a camera, images of a portion of a real space containing an object having a position. The control device tracks the position of the object based at least on the images received from the mobile device. The control device monitors the position of the object for an event conforming to a rule specified at the control device. The event is based on the rule and the position of the object in the real space. The control device, or a client device, generates an indication that the event has been detected by the control device.

Abstract: A sealing assembly for prevention of ingress of particulates and water into an electrical switch includes an engagement element with a rigid first abutment portion for circumscribing an aperture extending through the outer surface of the switch housing and a rigid first retention portion. Also included is a sealing element being slidingly engageable with the engagement element that includes a first complementary abutment portion. The sealing element is formed from an elastically resilient polymeric material so that sealing engagement with the engagement element occludes passage and ingress of external particulates, dust and water.

Abstract: A method includes generating, with a mobile device having a camera, images of a portion of a real space containing an object having a position. The control device tracks the position of the object based at least on the images received from the mobile device. The control device monitors the position of the object for an event conforming to a rule specified at the control device. The event is based on the rule and the position of the object in the real space. The control device, or a client device, generates an indication that the event has been detected by the control device.

Abstract: A contact lever for use in an electrical switch assembly so as to allow selectable movement within the switch assembly of a contact lever contact member from electrical connection with a first stationary contact member into electrical connection with a second stationary contact member, the contact lever including: first and second lever arms that are connected at respective first ends to the contact lever contact member; said first and second lever arms having respective second ends, and, said first and second lever arms being configured to extend away from the contact member and to terminate at their respective second ends; a gap disposed between the first and second lever arms which separates the first and second lever arms as they extend away from the contact member, and wherein the gap is configured to allow movement of a spring element of the switch assembly therethrough; and a bridge member configured for connection with the first and second lever arms so as to traverse the gap separating the first and

Abstract: This disclosure discloses a preparing method of transforming commercial base thermoplastics into germ-repellent resins or functional masterbatch through plasma and (melt)mixing assisted grafting process. The resins or masterbatch concentrate composition enable a number of product reforming processes, including but not limited to thermoforming, profile extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, blow filming, film casting, and spinning into articles of different shapes and geometries or overmolding on plastic substrates that can resist surface adsorption of microbes after solidification.

Abstract: A trigger assembly for use with an electrical device, including a trigger member, an actuator member operably-connected to the trigger member, and a lock-on mechanism for selectably restricting movement of the trigger member relative to the housing.

Abstract: A contact lever for use in an electrical switch assembly so as to allow selectable movement within the switch assembly of a contact lever contact member from electrical connection with a first stationary contact member into electrical connection with a second stationary contact member, the contact lever including: first and second lever arms that are connected at respective first ends to the contact lever contact member; said first and second lever arms having respective second ends, and, said first and second lever arms being configured to extend away from the contact member and to terminate at their respective second ends; a gap disposed between the first and second lever arms which separates the first and second lever arms as they extend away from the contact member, and wherein the gap is configured to allow movement of a spring element of the switch assembly therethrough; and a bridge member configured for connection with the first and second lever arms so as to traverse the gap separating the first and

Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to ways to ensure vehicle network connectivity. In some aspects, a process of the technology includes steps for receiving local network measurement data including one or more connectivity metrics for at least one network provider (e.g., an ISP), and updating a geo-connectivity database using the received local network measurement data. In some aspects, the process can include additional steps for transmitting a geo-connectivity request to a remote Intelligent Vehicle Connectivity Analytics (IVCA) gateway, and for receiving a geo-connectivity reply from the remote IVCA gateway, the geo-connectivity reply including information regarding network availability for the at least one network provider along a vehicle path. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.

Abstract: A battery pack system for use in connecting a battery pack to a battery pack receiving member of a machine so that the battery pack is operable to supply a suitable amount of power to the machine for operation of the machine via an electrical circuit path that is configurable for electrically connecting the battery pack to the machine, the system including: a first electrical connector member disposed along a first region of the electrical circuit path; and a second electrical connector member; wherein, responsive to the battery pack being connected to the battery pack receiving member of the machine, the second electrical connector member is configured for movement relative to the first electrical connector member to cooperatively form a first configuration which electrically closes the electrical circuit path via which the suitable amount of power is able to be supplied from the battery pack to the machine; and wherein, responsive to the battery pack being disconnected from the battery pack receiving member

Abstract: A sealing assembly for prevention of ingress of particulates and water into an electrical switch includes an engagement element with a rigid first abutment portion for circumscribing an aperture extending through the outer surface of the switch housing and a rigid first retention portion. Also included is a sealing element being slidingly engageable with the engagement element that includes a first complementary abutment portion. The sealing element is formed from an elastically resilient polymeric material so that sealing engagement with the engagement element occludes passage and ingress of external particulates, dust and water.

Abstract: A system for commissioning a smart luminaire (122A, 122B) in an indoor positioning system (100) includes a mobile device (110) including a mobile device control processor (112) in communication with a commissioning application (117), the commissioning application configured to communicate with one or more position beacons (120A, 120B) distributed throughout a spatial volume of a structure, the one or more position beacons configured to broadcast a unique identifier within the spatial volume via a wireless communication protocol, and to receive a transmission from the mobile device; a wireless transceiver (118) in the mobile device configured to receive the broadcasted positions, and to transmit data to the one or more position beacons, and the commissioning application configured to authenticate itself to the position beacon, and to programmatically change the unique identifier.

Abstract: A method includes generating, with a mobile device having a camera, images of a portion of a real space containing an object having a position. The control device tracks the position of the object based at least on the images received from the mobile device. The control device monitors the position of the object for an event conforming to a rule specified at the control device. The event is based on the rule and the position of the object in the real space. The control device, or a client device, generates an indication that the event has been detected by the control device.

Abstract: An electrical switch has a fixed contact and a moving contact arranged for movement between an ON position in contact with the fixed contact and an OFF position out of contact with the fixed contact, and an operating member for operating the moving contact. A spring co-acts between the operating member and the moving contact and resiliently biases the moving contact towards each of the ON and OFF positions through an over-centre action of the spring. An end piece is fitted at each end of the spring, which has a formation, for example, a groove, for pure rotary engagement with a part, for example, a pin, movable with the operating member or moving contact for imparting resilient action upon the operating member or the moving contact.

Abstract: An electrical switch has two fixed contacts and a moving contact, a spring urging the moving contact towards contacting the fixed contacts, and an actuating mechanism for moving the moving contact away from the fixed contacts against urging by the spring and, alternatively, allowing the moving contact to contact the fixed contacts under the action of the spring. The actuating mechanism has an engaging member for engaging and retaining the moving contact and includes a spring acting on the engaging member for separating the moving contact from the fixed contacts through an instant spring-release action. One of the engaging member and the contacts is configured such that the moving contact will be engaged and moved by the engaging member out of contact with one of the fixed contacts earlier than with the other fixed contact.

Abstract: An electrical switch has two fixed contacts and a moving contact, a spring urging the moving contact towards contacting the fixed contacts, and an actuating mechanism for moving the moving contact away from the fixed contacts against urging by the spring and, alternatively, allowing the moving contact to contact the fixed contacts under the action of the spring. The actuating mechanism has an engaging member for engaging and retaining the moving contact and includes a spring acting on the engaging member for separating the moving contact from the fixed contacts through an instant spring-release action. One of the engaging member and the contacts is configured such that the moving contact will be engaged and moved by the engaging member out of contact with one of the fixed contacts earlier than with the other fixed contact.

Abstract: An electrical switch has a fixed contact and a moving contact arranged for movement between an ON position in contact with the fixed contact and an OFF position out of contact with the fixed contact, and an operating member for operating the moving contact. A spring co-acts between the operating member and the moving contact and resiliently biases the moving contact towards each of the ON and OFF positions through an over-centre action of the spring. An end piece is fitted at each end of the spring, which has a formations for example, a groove, for pure rotary engagement with a part, for example a pin, movable with the operating member or moving contact for imparting resilient action upon the operating member or the moving contact.