Abstract: Aspects of regional vehicle assembly and distribution are disclosed. A system of regional vehicle assembly and distribution includes a regional site, an assembly point, and a distribution point. A method comprises aggregating confirmed vehicle orders from the distribution point arranging the manufacturing and assembling at regional sites of primary vehicle structures and exterior and interior components based on the type of the confirmed vehicle orders and arranging the delivery to the assembly point of the primary vehicle structures and exterior and interior components. The method further includes instructing the assembly point to assemble a vehicle associated with the confirmed vehicle order.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for identifying the concentration of an electrolyte. A method may comprise scanning a diagnostic micro-electrode of an electrochemical sensor using scanning voltammetry at a plurality of electrolyte concentrations; generating a variable set of readings from the first scanning voltammetry scan using a potential difference between a strong hydrogen adsorption peak and an oxide reduction peak and/or oxide formation peak at each of the plurality of electrolyte concentrations; and determining a correlation by plotting the variable set of readings and the plurality of electrolyte concentrations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of applying absorbent gelling material (AGM) granules by indirect printing onto an carrier layer for use in an absorbent article, particularly diaper for babies or adults, training pants, pull-up diapers (diaper pants), sanitary napkins, panty liners or the like. These articles typically comprise the carrier layer with the AGM particles together with further layers, making up the complete article.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided to determine the composition of one or more gases. In the context of a method, a sensory assembly and at least one processor, the sensor assembly comprising a first gas sensor and a second gas sensor, includes causing the first sensor to be powered to detect a presence of one or more gas while the second sensor is unpowered. The method further includes detecting the presence of one or more gases while the second sensor is unpowered. In response to detecting the presence of the one or more gases, the method includes causing the second sensor to be powered. The method still further includes capturing sensor data corresponding to at least one of the one or more gases. The method also includes identifying the at least one of the one or more gases based on an analysis of the sensor data.

Abstract: Aspects of regional vehicle assembly are disclosed. A system of regional vehicle assembly includes a regional site, an assembly point-of-sale, and a sales/service point-of-sale. A method comprises aggregating confirmed vehicle orders from the points-of sale; arranging the manufacturing and assembling of a primary vehicle structure and an exterior and interior component at the regional site, based in part on the type of the confirmed vehicle orders, and arranging the delivery of the primary vehicle structure and exterior and interior components to the assembly point-of sale. The method can further include coordinating the assembly point-of-sale to assemble the confirmed vehicle orders.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided to determine the composition of one or more gases. In the context of a method, a sensory assembly and at least one processor, the sensor assembly comprising a first gas sensor and a second gas sensor, includes causing the first sensor to be powered to detect a presence of one or more gas while the second sensor is unpowered. The method further includes detecting the presence of one or more gases while the second sensor is unpowered. in response to detecting the presence of the one or more gases, the method includes causing the second sensor to be powered. The method still further includes capturing sensor data corresponding to at least one of the one or more gases. The method also includes identifying the at least one of the one or more gases based on an analysis of the sensor data.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for identifying the concentration of an electrolyte. A method may comprise scanning a diagnostic micro-electrode of an electrochemical sensor using scanning voltammetry at a plurality of electrolyte concentrations; generating a variable set of readings from the first scanning voltammetry scan using a potential difference between a strong hydrogen adsorption peak and an oxide reduction peak and/or oxide formation peak at each of the plurality of electrolyte concentrations; and determining a correlation by plotting the variable set of readings and the plurality of electrolyte concentrations.

Abstract: An electrochemical sensor comprises a substrate disposed within a housing, a plurality of electrodes disposed on a first surface of the substrate, an electrolyte disposed over at least a portion of each electrode of the plurality of electrodes, and a capillary disposed through the substrate. The capillary is configured to provide a diffusion pathway for a target gas to pass from an exterior of the housing to one or more of the plurality of electrodes.

Abstract: A gas sensor including a gas sensing electrode, a counter electrode disposed within a housing, and respective conductors that connect the gas sensing electrode to the counter electrode via a sensing circuit is disclosed. The housing includes a solid electrolyte in communication with the gas sensing electrode and counter electrode wherein the solid electrolyte further comprises one or more coatings or layers. The one or more coatings or layers have a lower water vapor transport rate than that of the electrolyte, such that, in use, water vapor transport between the electrolyte and atmosphere is reduced.

Abstract: An electrochemical gas sensor having an electrode with a catalyst distributed on a porous surface is described. The porous surface can be a polytetrafluoroethylene tape. Alternate embodiments include layered or stacked electrodes.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include an electrochemical sensor comprising a housing defining an interior space; a sensing electrode; a counter electrode; and an electrical contact; wherein at least one of the sensing electrode or the counter electrode comprises a contact portion, wherein the contact portion is biased into contact with and electrically coupled to the electrical contact, and wherein a compression on the contact portion is different from a compression on the remaining body of the electrode.

Abstract: A method for displaying an indoor view of a building is provided. The method includes the steps of: (i) capturing, with a camera coupled to a pair of augmented reality glasses, at least one image; (ii) identifying, within the image, an identifying marker; (iii) determining from the identifying marker a search parameter; (iv) determining a location of the glasses or a mobile device paired with the glasses; (v) entering the search parameter into a search engine; (vi) receiving from the search engine the location of at least one building; (vii) selecting the building having the location nearest to the geolocation of the glasses or the mobile device; (viii) retrieving from an indoor view repository an indoor view of the selected building; and (ix) displaying at least a portion of the retrieved indoor view over a portion of the user's field of view when wearing the glasses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of applying absorbent gelling material (AGM) granules by indirect printing onto an carrier layer for use in an absorbent article, particularly diaper for babies or adults, training pants, pull-up diapers (diaper pants), sanitary napkins, panty liners or the like. These articles typically comprise the carrier layer with the AGM particles together with further layers, making up the complete article.

Abstract: A gas sensor having a housing with first and second chambers featuring a porous separator located there between. The first chamber of the sensor being connected to atmosphere via a gas diffusion aperture. The gas sensor having a sensing electrode disposed within the first chamber and at least a second electrode disposed within the second chamber. The sensor having an ionic liquid electrolyte disposed within the second chamber where the sensing electrode and at least second electrodes comprise platinum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of applying absorbent gelling material (AGM) granules by indirect printing onto an carrier layer for use in an absorbent article, particularly diaper for babies or adults, training pants, pull-up diapers (diaper pants), sanitary napkins, panty liners or the like. These articles typically comprise the carrier layer with the AGM particles together with further layers, making up the complete article.

Abstract: A system and method for regional manufacture and assembly of vehicles and vehicle structures. The method includes manufacturing a vehicle structure (BIW) at regional locations, delivery of vehicle structure to points of sale (POS), delivery of remainder of vehicle parts and components to POS, installing vehicle structure into a production vehicle, completing assembly of production vehicle, and final testing of production vehicle for sale.

Abstract: A mandrel suitable for supporting and unwinding a convolutely wound web material is disclosed. The mandrel has a mandrel shaft with a longitudinal axis, a plurality of mandrel arms extending from the mandrel shaft, and at least one expansion element disposed upon a respective each of the mandrel arms. The mandrel shaft is capable of rotating about the longitudinal axis. Each of the mandrel arms is disposed and rotatable about the longitudinal axis. The at least one expansion element is expandable radially away from the respective mandrel arm relative to the longitudinal axis. The convolutely wound web material is disposable about each of the mandrel arms. Further, the at least one expansion element is expandable into contacting and releasable engagement with the convolutely wound web material. The convolutely wound web material is fixably and releasably disposed about each of the mandrel arms.

Abstract: A gas sensor including a gas sensing electrode, a counter electrode disposed within a housing, and respective conductors that connect the gas sensing electrode to the counter electrode via a sensing circuit is disclosed. The housing includes a solid electrolyte in communication with the gas sensing electrode and counter electrode wherein the solid electrolyte further comprises one or more coatings or layers. The one or more coatings or layers have a lower water vapor transport rate than that of the electrolyte, such that, in use, water vapor transport between the electrolyte and atmosphere is reduced.

Abstract: A fastener assembly for attaching a component or bracket to the inner surface of the skin of an aircraft wing is disclosed. The fastener assembly comprises a bolt having a shaft and a bolt retaining member that threadingly cooperates with the shaft to retain the bolt in a position in which it extends through a hole in the skin. The fastener also includes a component or bracket retaining member that also threadingly cooperates with a portion of the shaft protruding through said bolt retaining member to attach a component or bracket to said inner surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of determining a volume of liquid in a sample tube, comprising the steps of capturing an image of the sample tube, determining a first region of interest within the sample tube based upon pre-stored information concerning dimensional properties of the sample tube, scanning the first region of interest to detect the position of a meniscus indicative of an upper extent of the liquid, and using said meniscus position together with certain pre-stored properties of the sample tube to determine a volume of liquid in the tube, and outputting said volume. Also disclosed is an apparatus for performing the method.