Abstract: A speed loader has an elongated planar body with opposed major faces, the elongated planar body defining a plurality of cartridge receptacles on one of the opposed major faces, each of the plurality of cartridge receptacles configured to removably retain the head of a cartridge, the plurality of cartridge receptacles arranged along the length of the elongated planar body in an articulated sequence, at least some of the plurality of cartridge receptacles being arranged in at least two obtuse triangular subgroups, each of the obtuse triangular subgroups having three different cartridge receptacles, and each obtuse triangular subgroup having two end cartridge receptacles proximate one major edge of the elongated planar body and an intermediate cartridge receptacle proximate an opposed major edge of the elongated planar body. The obtuse triangular subgroups may face the same major edge or opposite major edges. The obtuse triangular subgroups may each define an arc.

Abstract: A cloud-based process stream analysis and grading engine for manufacturing and business applications. As a module contained within a comprehensive manufacturing quality suite, the grading engine functions are divided into two stages. For each unique part/process/feature data stream, Stage one automatically generates and stores a daily statistical summary record. These records are summarized from millions of raw data values fed into the engine across thousands of process streams. Stage two, the grading function, compares a user-specified time bounded analysis of each stream's summary history to the respective engineering specifications, resulting in a concatenated dual character grade—a letter and a number. There are a total of nine possible grade outcomes (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, and C3). The ABC portion of the grade ranks the Yield Potential. The 123 portion ranks the Yield Performance.

Abstract: A speed loader has an elongated planar body with opposed major faces, the elongated planar body defining a plurality of cartridge receptacles on one of the opposed major faces, each of the plurality of cartridge receptacles configured to removably retain the head of a cartridge, the plurality of cartridge receptacles arranged along the length of the elongated planar body in an articulated sequence, at least some of the plurality of cartridge receptacles being arranged in at least two obtuse triangular subgroups, each of the obtuse triangular subgroups having three different cartridge receptacles, and each obtuse triangular subgroup having two end cartridge receptacles proximate one major edge of the elongated planar body and an intermediate cartridge receptacle proximate an opposed major edge of the elongated planar body. The obtuse triangular subgroups may face the same major edge or opposite major edges. The obtuse triangular subgroups may each define an arc.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling an exercise device are provided herein. The system includes a memory having computer-executable instructions and at least one processor to execute the computer-executable instructions to wirelessly connect the exercise device, receive a training mode, receive at least one variable for determining a power set point, determine the power set point responsive to the training mode and the at least one variable and control a magnetic brake assembly in the exercise device responsive to the power set point.

Abstract: A speed loader has an elongated planar body with opposed major faces, the elongated planar body defining a plurality of cartridge receptacles on one of the opposed major faces, each of the plurality of cartridge receptacles configured to removably retain the head of a cartridge, the plurality of cartridge receptacles arranged along the length of the elongated planar body in an articulated sequence, at least some of the plurality of cartridge receptacles being arranged in at least two obtuse triangular subgroups, each of the obtuse triangular subgroups having three different cartridge receptacles, and each obtuse triangular subgroup having two end cartridge receptacles proximate one major edge of the elongated planar body and an intermediate cartridge receptacle proximate an opposed major edge of the elongated planar body. The obtuse triangular subgroups may face the same major edge or opposite major edges. The obtuse triangular subgroups may each define an arc.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling an exercise device are provided herein. The system includes a memory having computer-executable instructions and at least one processor to execute the computer-executable instructions to wirelessly connect the exercise device, receive a training mode, receive at least one variable for determining a power set point, determine the power set point responsive to the training mode and the at least one variable and control a magnetic brake assembly in the exercise device responsive to the power set point.

Abstract: A cloud-based process stream analysis and grading engine for manufacturing and business applications. As a module contained within a comprehensive manufacturing quality suite, the grading engine functions are divided into two stages. For each unique part/process/feature data stream, Stage one automatically generates and stores a daily statistical summary record. These records are summarized from millions of raw data values fed into the engine across thousands of process streams. Stage two, the grading function, compares a user-specified time bounded analysis of each stream's summary history to the respective engineering specifications, resulting in a concatenated dual character grade—a letter and a number. There are a total of nine possible grade outcomes (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, and C3). The ABC portion of the grade ranks the Yield Potential. The 123 portion ranks the Yield Performance.

Abstract: An activity monitoring device (AMD) wearable on the torso of a user. The AMD including functional components such as an accelerometer, a processor, on-board data memory, a wireless transmitter and electrodes for detecting heart rate. The functional components configured to collect data in order to provide heart rate information, running speed, ground contact time, vertical oscillation, cycling cadence, riding positions (standing or seated) and other functions. The device may be accessed and controlled by way of the wireless connection. The device and/or functions thereof may also be controlled through accurate user tap detection. The device may further store and transmit information relevant to various functions for remote storage or display.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling an exercise device are provided herein. The system includes a memory having computer-executable instructions and at least one processor to execute the computer-executable instructions to wirelessly connect the exercise device, receive a training mode, receive at least one variable for determining a power set point, determine the power set point responsive to the training mode and the at least one variable and control a magnetic brake assembly in the exercise device responsive to the power set point.

Abstract: The system includes memory having computer-executable instructions and at least one processor to execute the computer-executable instructions to wireless connect the exercise device, receive a training mode, receive at least one variable for determining a power set point, determine the power set point responsive to the training mode and the at least one variable and control a magnetic brake assembly in the exercise device responsive to the power set point.

Abstract: A structural support system with a means for capturing and channeling elements originating from an exterior surface is disclosed. More specifically, the support system not only creates a dry area under a deck but is also a load bearing component of the deck. The support system is multifunctional in that it alleviates the need for traditional joist-dependent construction methods while simultaneously providing an efficient and aesthetically pleasing structure for maintaining a useful, dry area under the deck. Advantageously, embodiments are scalable in that the system comprises a repeatable series of interlocking components operable to be customized to any foreseeable deck footprint or load bearing application.

Abstract: An activity monitoring device (AMD) wearable on the torso of a user. The AMD including functional components such as an accelerometer, a processor, on-board data memory, a wireless transmitter and electrodes for detecting heart rate. The functional components configured to collect data in order to provide heart rate information, running speed, ground contact time, vertical oscillation, cycling cadence, riding positions (standing or seated) and other functions. The device may be accessed and controlled by way of the wireless connection. The device and/or functions thereof may also be controlled through accurate user tap detection. The device may further store and transmit information relevant to various functions for remote storage or display.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling an exercise device are provided herein. The system includes a memory having computer-executable instructions and at least one processor to execute the computer-executable instructions to wirelessly connect the exercise device, receive a training mode, receive at least one variable for determining a power set point, determine the power set point responsive to the training mode and the at least one variable and control a magnetic brake assembly in the exercise device responsive to the power set point.

Abstract: A fitness computer system and method are provided herein. The method includes wirelessly pairing a first computing device having a first processor and a first display with a second computing device having a second processor and a second display. A page definition file is parsed to determine static display data for a current display page index. The static display data is displayed and the current display page index is transmitted to the first computing device using an application programming interface (API). Dynamic display data associated with the current display page index is transmitted from the first computing device using the API and the dynamic display data for the current display page index is displayed.

Abstract: A structural support system with a means for capturing and channeling elements originating from an exterior surface is disclosed. More specifically, the support system not only creates a dry area under a deck but is also a load bearing component of the deck. The support system is multifunctional in that it alleviates the need for traditional joist-dependent construction methods while simultaneously providing an efficient and aesthetically pleasing structure for maintaining a useful, dry area under the deck. Advantageously, embodiments are scalable in that the system comprises a repeatable series of interlocking components operable to be customized to any foreseeable deck footprint or load bearing application.

Abstract: A structural support system with a means for capturing and channeling elements originating from an exterior surface is disclosed. More specifically, the support system not only creates a dry area under a deck but is also a load bearing component of the deck. The support system is multifunctional in that it alleviates the need for traditional joist-dependent construction methods while simultaneously providing an efficient and aesthetically pleasing structure for maintaining a useful, dry area under the deck. Advantageously, embodiments are scalable in that the system comprises a repeatable series of interlocking components operable to be customized to any foreseeable deck footprint or load bearing application.

Abstract: A structural support system with a means for capturing and channeling elements originating from an exterior surface is disclosed. More specifically, the support system not only creates a dry area under a deck but is also a load bearing component of the deck. The support system is multifunctional in that it alleviates the need for traditional joist-dependent construction methods while simultaneously providing an efficient and aesthetically pleasing structure for maintaining a useful, dry area under the deck. Advantageously, embodiments are scalable in that the system comprises a repeatable series of interlocking components operable to be customized to any foreseeable deck footprint or load bearing application.

Abstract: A vessel that defines a cavity that receives a signaling or tracking and monitoring device, such as an EAS tag, RFID device, or the like, which vessel includes a piercing tip projecting from a first end of the vessel, whereby the piercing tip, bearing against a container, pierces an opening in the container for sliding passage of the vessel and the signaling device as a package into the container. A method of disposing signaling devices in containers is disclosed.

Abstract: A baby bottle (10) having a dispensing member (20) and a sealing membrane (14) disposed between the dispensing member (20) and an open end (15) of the container (10). A threaded collar (26) engages the open end and a shoulder (34) extends laterally adjacent an extent of the thread. The sealing membrane (14) includes ports (42) for communicating fluid therethrough. The sealing membrane (14) moves from a sealing position with a sealing surface (24) in bearing contact with the open end (15) and a dispensing position with the sealing surface (24) spaced apart from the open end for fluid flow through the ports (42). The sealing membrane moves in response to the shoulder (34) moving as the collar (26) is rotated and moved longitudinally outwardly relative to the end (15) by the camming action of the thread on the bottle (10).

Abstract: A snap fastener (103) is disclosed having a pair of fastening members 100 each having bases (104) and mounting members (105). The base (104) defines a central opening (107) spaced-apart projections (108) are disposed in an annular pattern about the opening. The projections have lateral flanges (114) and adjacent recesses (116). The recesses 116 of one fastening member 100 receives the flanges 114 at an opposing fastening member to detachably connect the fastening members together. A method of detachably joining two substrates together is disclosed.