Abstract: A system and method for performing real-time quality inspection of objects is disclosed. The system and method include a transport to move objects being inspected, allowing the inspection to be performed in-line. At least one optical acquisition unit is provided that captured optical images of the objects being inspected. The captured optical images are matched to CAD models of objects, and the matched CAD model is extracted. A laser with an illumination light beam has a wavelength in the violet or ultraviolet range then conducts scans of the objects, which are formed into three-dimensional point clouds. The point clouds are compared to the extracted CAD models for each object, where CTF are compared to user input or CAD model information and the object is determined to be acceptable or defective based on the extent of deviation between the point cloud and the CAD model.

Abstract: A chest wall protector comprises a shell made of a relatively hard, rigid material, a cushion attached to the shell such that the cushion is disposed between the shell and a thoracic wall of a person outside of a region over a heart of the person when the protector is worn by the person, and a garment configured to be worn by the person and to retain the shell and cushion in positions to protect a portion of the thoracic wall of the person when the garment is worn by the person.

Abstract: A ski-snowboard device has a support board for the user and a plurality of ski pairs mounted to the underside of the board. The ski-snowboard has a steering and suspension system, connecting the skis in each pair, to provide paired steering and independent suspension. Each steering and suspension system preferably comprises two pivoting generally-V-shaped arms connecting the board to the skis, wherein the V-shaped arms are spaced apart at their top end connections to the board, and each connect to different portions of rocker members that hold the skis. The V-shaped arms pivot relative to the board, and the rocker members pivot relative to the arms and also relative to the skis. Shock-absorbing/biasing systems cushion vibrations and tune the suspension and steering. Thus, the skis move right and left, move to their inside edges, and swing forward and rearward, to properly steer the ski-snowboard right and left and up and down terrain, for enhanced handling and control by the user.

Abstract: A ski-snowboard device has a support board for the user and a plurality of ski pairs mounted to the underside of the board. The ski-snowboard has a steering and suspension system, connecting the skis in each pair, to provide paired steering and independent suspension. Each steering and suspension system preferably comprises two pivoting generally-V-shaped arms connecting the board to the skis, wherein the V-shaped arms are spaced apart at their top end connections to the board, and each connect to different portions of rocker members that hold the skis. The V-shaped arms pivot relative to the board, and the rocker members pivot relative to the arms and also relative to the skis. Shock-absorbing/biasing systems cushion vibrations and tune the suspension and steering. Thus, the skis move right and left, move to their inside edges, and swing forward and rearward, to properly steer the ski-snowboard right and left and up and down terrain, for enhanced handling and control by the user.