Abstract: A panel rail for a solar mounting system is provided. The panel rail has a front bracket having a front wing portion, a front mounting slot positioned proximate top end of the front wing portion, a back bracket having a back wing portion, a back mounting slot positioned proximate top end of the back wing portion, and a bottom rung positioned at a bottom portion of the panel rail, wherein the bottom rung is configured to engage a torque tube, a side portion extending upwardly from the bottom rung, wherein the side portion is coupled to each of the front wing portion and back wing portion, and wherein the side portion comprises a bolt hole, wherein the side portion is configured to accept a bolt through the boat holes to engage a torque tube, and wherein the mounting slots are configured to connect a solar module to the panel rail.

Abstract: A bearing for a solar mounting system, the bearing comprising a bushing assembly configured to accept a torque tube. It has a front bushing, a back bushing to accept a torque tube, a stop ring sandwiched between each of the front bushing and the back bushing, a bushing housing configured to retain the bushing assembly. A coupler extends through the bearing to connect the front and back bushings to the housing, wherein during rotation of the bushings, the stud of the stop ring is configured to mate with the coupler to halt a rotation of the front busing and the back bushing to thereby distribute a torsional force along the solar mounting system.

Abstract: An insertion rail for a solar panel mounting system is provided. The insertion rail has a mounting wall configured for connection to the solar panel mounting system, wherein the mounting wall is posited at a lower end of a first side of the insertion rail, a vertical leg coupled to the mounting wall at least one location, wherein the vertical leg is positioned at a second side of the insertion rail, and at least one mating section located at an upper end of the insertion rail. The mating section has an upper tab, a lower tab and the upper tab and lower tab are configured to receive and secure a solar panel integrally therewith using an interference fit.

Abstract: A structural bracket for use with a solar mounting system is provided. The bracket has a first planar portion, and a second planar portion angularly positioned relative to the first planar portion, a mounting tab coupled to the second planer portion proximate a distal end of the second planer portion and a hook extending outwardly from the mounting tab at an angle, wherein the hook is configured to securely lock the structural bracket to a mating beam using an interference fit.

Abstract: An insertion rail for a solar panel mounting system is provided. The insertion rail has a mounting wall configured for connection to the solar panel mounting system, wherein the mounting wall is posited at a lower end of a first side of the insertion rail, a vertical leg coupled to the mounting wall at at least one location, wherein the vertical leg is positioned at a second side of the insertion rail, and at least one mating section located at an upper end of the insertion rail. The mating section has an upper tab, a lower tab and the upper tab and lower tab are configured to receive and secure a solar panel integrally therewith using an interference fit.

Abstract: An electronically controlled mechanical lock system for a roll-up door, such as for a vehicle or a garage door generally having horizontally disposed panels and tracks on opposite sides thereof for moving rollers therein. Methods of using the same are further provided.

Abstract: A solar tracking mounting system is provided. The tracking system has an anchor comprising a pile and a riser bracket fastened to the top thereof, wherein the riser bracket is configured to provide adjustable mounting points, a chord assembly coupled to with the riser brackets, wherein the chord assembly is configured to pivotability tilt, a kicker connected to the anchor assembly, wherein the kicker is configured to connect the chord assembly to the pile, a vertical actuator connected to the kicker and the chord assembly, wherein the vertical actuator is a rack and pinion linear actuator configured to amplify a torque received from a motor and pivotably tilt to the chord assembly to a desired angle while tracking a direction of a light source, and a driveshaft connected to the motor and the vertical actuator. A jack screw may also be provided therein for actuation.

Abstract: A solar tracking mounting system is provided. The tracking system has an anchor comprising a pile and a riser bracket fastened to the top thereof, wherein the riser bracket is configured to provide adjustable mounting points, a chord assembly coupled to with the riser brackets, wherein the chord assembly is configured to pivotability tilt, a kicker connected to the anchor assembly, wherein the kicker is configured to connect the chord assembly to the pile, a vertical actuator connected to the kicker and the chord assembly, wherein the vertical actuator is a rack and pinion linear actuator configured to amplify a torque received from a motor and pivotably tilt to the chord assembly to a desired angle while tracking a direction of a light source, and a driveshaft connected to the motor and the vertical actuator. A jack screw may also be provided therein for actuation.

Abstract: An insertion rail for a solar panel mounting system is provided. The insertion rail has a mounting wall configured for connection to the solar panel mounting system, wherein the mounting wall is posited at a lower end of a first side of the insertion rail, a vertical leg coupled to the mounting wall at at least one location, wherein the vertical leg is positioned at a second side of the insertion rail, and at least one mating section located at an upper end of the insertion rail. The mating section has an upper tab, a lower tab and the upper tab and lower tab are configured to receive and secure a solar panel integrally therewith using an interference fit.

Abstract: A structural bracket for use with a solar mounting system is provided. The bracket has a first planar portion, and a second planar portion angularly positioned relative to the first planar portion, a mounting tab coupled to the second planer portion proximate a distal end of the second planer portion and a hook extending outwardly from the mounting tab at an angle, wherein the hook is configured to securely lock the structural bracket to a mating beam using an interference fit.

Abstract: Methods and devices for addressing difficulty with cardiac event sensing that can arise if the starting point of the cardiac cycle is not well aligned to the intended starting point of a detection profile used for sensing. As an improvement, illustrative methods and devices provide an addition to cardiac sensing operations by adjusting the starting point of a detection profile to align with a desired point in the cardiac signal.

Abstract: A multi-purpose emergency services strap for facilitating lifting, transporting or carrying an individual has a strap body with a plurality of independent loops formed in the strap body. The independent loops include at least two adjacent, proximal leg loops formed in the strap body on either side of the midline, end loops on each end of the multi-purpose emergency services strap, and a plurality of adjacent handles formed in the strap body positioned distal to each of the at least two adjacent, leg loops and proximal to the end loops. The multi-purpose emergency services strap also includes a back strap and attachment loops that can be variously configured for many rescue and transport applications for humans and animals.

Abstract: A multi-purpose emergency services strap for facilitating lifting, transporting or carrying an individual has a strap body with a plurality of independent loops formed in the strap body. The independent loops include at least two adjacent, proximal leg loops formed in the strap body on either side of the midline, end loops on each end of the multi-purpose emergency services strap, and a plurality of adjacent handles formed in the strap body positioned distal to each of the at least two adjacent, leg loops and proximal to the end loops. The multi-purpose emergency services strap also includes a back strap and attachment loops that can be variously configured for many rescue and transport applications for humans and animals.

Abstract: An apparatus for locally controlling smooth muscle tone includes a first electrode for insertion into an artery; a barrier for preventing the first electrode from contacting an arterial wall; a second electrode; a power supply; and a controller for coupling the power supply to the electrodes. The controller is configured to cause the electrode to maintain a waveform for controlling polarization of smooth muscle tone.

Abstract: A multi-purpose emergency services strap for facilitating lifting, transporting or carrying an individual has a strap body with a plurality of independent loops formed in the strap body. The independent loops include at least two adjacent, proximal leg loops formed in the strap body on either side of the midline, end loops on each end of the multi-purpose emergency services strap, and a plurality of adjacent handles formed in the strap body positioned distal to each of the at least two adjacent, leg loops and proximal to the end loops. The multi-purpose emergency services strap also includes a back strap and attachment loops that can be variously configured for many rescue and transport applications for humans and animals.

Abstract: A multi-purpose emergency services strap for facilitating lifting, transporting or carrying an individual has a strap body with a plurality of independent loops formed in the strap body. The independent loops include at least two adjacent, proximal leg loops formed in the strap body on either side of the midline, end loops on each end of the multi-purpose emergency services strap, and a plurality of adjacent handles formed in the strap body positioned distal to each of the at least two adjacent, leg loops and proximal to the end loops. The multi-purpose emergency services strap also includes a back strap and attachment loops that can be variously configured for many rescue and transport applications for humans and animals.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a universal breathing tube adaptor that can accept or otherwise accommodate a metered dose canister (MDC) having a variety of shapes, structures, sizes, and/or configurations. The present breathing tube adaptor includes a sidewall which defines a chamber. A conduit extends from the chamber through a floor of the device for discharging aerosolized medicament from the MDC. The sidewall includes opposing exposed edges which define a channel. The sidewall supports the MDC when it is invertingly inserted into the chamber. The channel permits structure of an MDC to extend radially outward through the channel and outside the chamber thereby enabling the valve stem of the MDC to engage the conduit.

Abstract: Methods and devices for addressing difficulty with cardiac event sensing that can arise if the starting point of the cardiac cycle is not well aligned to the intended starting point of a detection profile used for sensing. As an improvement, illustrative methods and devices provide an addition to cardiac sensing operations by adjusting the starting point of a detection profile to align with a desired point in the cardiac signal.

Abstract: A module system including a frame, rack or mounting apparatus for mounting modules or panels, such as solar panels, is disclosed. The rack can maintain the modules in a module plane. The rack can be adjusted to alter the module plane. The frame can be constructed of purlins slid through a rotatable support beam.

Abstract: A system is disclosed that can include an array of solar panels. The array can be arranged into rows of linearly organized modules. The modules can be tilted by a linear actuator attached to a linkage. The tilting can be controlled to maintain a perpendicular orientation between the face of the solar panels (modules) and the direction to the sun.