Abstract: A system for moving cargo includes an in-vehicle conveyor system mounted in a vehicle cargo space, the in-vehicle conveyor system comprising one or more rails. The rails may be mounted to walls, floor, or ceiling of the vehicle cargo space. The system also includes one or more cargo storage units attached to the in-vehicle conveyor system. Each of the one or more cargo storage units is secured to the rails such that the one or more cargo storage units are raised with respect to a floor of the vehicle cargo space and define a circuit as based on a travel path of the one or more cargo storage units. Upon instruction, the cargo storage units are movable along the circuit to move a specified cargo storage unit to a predetermined location.

Abstract: A track adjuster includes a first pair of tracks, a first lockset that may be configured to selectively restrict movement of the first pair of tracks, a second pair of tracks, and a second lockset configured that may be configured to selectively restrict movement of the second pair of tracks. The first lockset may be a first type of lockset and the second lockset may be a second type of lockset. The first lockset may include a positive engagement locking lockset. The second lockset may include a pawl-type lockset.

Abstract: A track adjuster includes a first pair of tracks, a first lockset that may be configured to selectively restrict movement of the first pair of tracks, a second pair of tracks, and a second lockset configured that may be configured to selectively restrict movement of the second pair of tracks. The first lockset may be a first type of lockset and the second lockset may be a second type of lockset. The first lockset may include a positive engagement locking lockset. The second lockset may include a pawl-type lockset.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a seat bottom that includes first and second side frame members and a front cushion module. The front cushion module has a support member and a cushion. The support member has first and second ends that are disposed proximate the front end of the first and second side frame members, respectively. The cushion receives and is supported by the support member and has a front end. The vehicle seat assembly may have an actuator cooperable with the support member for tilting the front end of the cushion relative to the frame members.

Abstract: A latching system for a vehicle seat includes a latching component mountable on a vehicle seat component and a striker mountable on a vehicle structural component. The latching component includes a housing for mounting the latching component, a first bushing attached to the housing, the first bushing having a first guiding groove system, a second bushing having a second guiding groove system, the second bushing positioned over the first bushing, and a latch pin. The striker has a slot for engaging the latch pin. The latch pin includes a guide pin that is positioned within the second bushing such that the guide pin is positioned within the first guiding groove system and the second guiding groove system. Rotation of the outer bushing causes movement of the latch pin between an extended position and a retracted position via motion of the guide pin which engages a slot.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a seat bottom that includes first and second side frame members and a front cushion module. The front cushion module has a support member and a cushion. The support member has first and second ends that are disposed proximate the front end of the first and second side frame members, respectively. The cushion receives and is supported by the support member and has a front end. The vehicle seat assembly may have an actuator cooperable with the support member for tilting the front end of the cushion relative to the frame members.

Abstract: A latching system that may be associated with a seat. The latching system may include a latch arm configured to engage a striker and a biasing member having a first portion. The latch arm moves from an unlatched position to a latched position when the first portion disengages the latch arm.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat cushion arrangement movable between non-extended and extended positions. A seat cushion frame supports a seat cushion and includes a link having a linearly-fixed first end pivotable about an axis of rotation, and a second end rotatable along an arcuate path having a center lying on the axis of rotation. The link is configured such that the second end moves upward for a least a portion of the arcuate path when the seat cushion arrangement is moved between the non-extended and extended positions, and a seat load acts to inhibit upward rotation of the link and maintain the seat cushion arrangement in its then current non-extended or extended position.

Abstract: A latching system for a vehicle seat includes a latching component mountable on a vehicle seat component and a striker mountable on a vehicle structural component. The latching component includes a housing for mounting the latching component, a first bushing attached to the housing, the first bushing having a first guiding groove system, a second bushing having a second guiding groove system, the second bushing positioned over the first bushing, and a latch pin. The striker has a slot for engaging the latch pin. The latch pin includes a guide pin that is positioned within the second bushing such that the guide pin is positioned within the first guiding groove system and the second guiding groove system. Rotation of the outer bushing causes movement of the latch pin between an extended position and a retracted position via motion of the guide pin which engages a slot.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a track mount configured to shift along a track and a platform configured to selectively latch to, unlatch from, and pivot relative to the track mount. The assembly also includes a seat-back and a seat-cushion, each connected to the platform and configured to selectively latch to, unlatch from, and pivot relative to the platform. The assembly additionally includes a first mechanism configured to selectively operate the seat assembly in a first mode and a second mode. The first mode includes unlatching and pivoting the seat-back and unlatching and pivoting the platform such that the seat assembly tumbles relative to the track. The second mode includes unlatching and pivoting the seat-cushion and unlatching and pivoting the seat-back such that the seat-back comes to rest substantially parallel to the track mount. A vehicle having the seat assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A seat track assembly includes a lower track and an upper track slidably movable relative to the lower track. A latch is attached to the upper track and movable between a locked position wherein movement of the upper track is prevented, and an unlocked position wherein the upper track may be moved relative to the lower track. An actuation mechanism is provided and is movable between a first position wherein the latch is in the locked position, and a second position wherein the actuation mechanism engages the latch and urges the latch into the unlocked position.

Abstract: This invention provides methods for to the use of the difference in phosphodiester (PDE)/phosphomonoester (PME) ratio in biological fluids, as an analytical criterion to image both the presence and degree of viral infection in-vivo.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a track mount configured to shift along a track and a platform configured to selectively latch to, unlatch from, and pivot relative to the track mount. The assembly also includes a seat-back and a seat-cushion, each connected to the platform and configured to selectively latch to, unlatch from, and pivot relative to the platform. The assembly additionally includes a first mechanism configured to selectively operate the seat assembly in a first mode and a second mode. The first mode includes unlatching and pivoting the seat-back and unlatching and pivoting the platform such that the seat assembly tumbles relative to the track. The second mode includes unlatching and pivoting the seat-cushion and unlatching and pivoting the seat-back such that the seat-back comes to rest substantially parallel to the track mount. A vehicle having the seat assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A latching system that may be associated with a seat. The latching system may include a latch arm configured to engage a striker and a biasing member having a first portion. The latch arm moves from an unlatched position to a latched position when the first portion disengages the latch arm.

Abstract: A seat track assembly includes a lower track and an upper track slidably movable relative to the lower track. A latch is attached to the upper track and movable between a locked position wherein movement of the upper track is prevented, and an unlocked position wherein the upper track may be moved relative to the lower track. An actuation mechanism is provided and is movable between a first position wherein the latch is in the locked position, and a second position wherein the actuation mechanism engages the latch and urges the latch into the unlocked position.

Abstract: This invention provides methods for to the use of the difference in phosphodiester (PDE)/phosphomonoester (PME) ratio in biological fluids, as an analytical criterion to image both the presence and degree of viral infection in-vivo.

Abstract: An anti-pinch and electric motor protection device includes a positive temperature coefficient circuit protector having a predetermined temperature threshold and is adapted to be in electrical series with a DC circuit to allow current flow in a first direction and in a second opposite direction when the positive temperature coefficient circuit protector is below the threshold and to block current flow in either direction when the positive temperature coefficient circuit protector is above the threshold. A diode electrically in parallel with the positive temperature coefficient circuit protector is adapted to block current flow in one of the directions.

Abstract: An anti-pinch and electrical motor protection device comprising at least one PTC circuit protection, a diode, and an electrical current. When an object becomes pinched in a device driven by a DC motor, the temperature within the motor increases. When the temperature exceeds the temperature the PTC circuit protector tuned to a low temperature can handle, it is tripped and the electrical current is bypassed through the diode until the PTC circuit protector tuned to a high temperature is tripped. Instant reverse motion of the motor is then available without having to wait for the motor to cool and reset, thereby releasing a pinched object with minimal damage and protecting and extending the life of the motor.