Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous agrochemical spray solution containing an agrochemical active and a surfactant. The spray solution comprises a dispersed phase comprising dispersed particles which have an average particle size between 1 to 100 microns and the concentration of said dispersed particles is from about 0.001 to 5 wt %. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution is capable of reducing the volume of the fine droplets in mist whose size is less than 150 microns during spraying by at least 20% compared to the same aqueous spray solution without the presence of the surfactant. The present invention also relates to a method of reducing the spray drift of an aqueous agrochemical spray solution upon spraying with a spraying apparatus. The method includes adding the surfactant to the aqueous agrochemical spray solution in an amount effective to form the dispersed phase.

Abstract: A delivery apparatus can include a handle portion and at least one rotatable drive shaft. The handle portion has an actuation mechanism. The actuation mechanism includes a motor and one or more actuators. The rotatable drive shaft has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion is coupled to the motor, and the distal end portion is configured to be releasably coupled to a prosthetic heart valve. The actuation mechanism is configured to control and monitor expansion of the prosthetic heart valve. The handle is configured for actuating the actuation mechanism, tracking a response of native tissue when the prosthetic heart valve is in contact with the native tissue, and stopping expansion of the prosthetic heart valve once a rate of change of expansion of the prosthetic heart valve declines below a threshold.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for detecting and validating objects from images from a camera and can be used in particular in camera-based driver assistance systems. The method for detecting objects from a series of images from a vehicle camera comprises the following steps: a) capturing a series of images by means of the vehicle camera, b) detecting a potential collision object in at least one image, c) determining corresponding features in two consecutive images in the region of the detected potential collision object (in the image), e) associating the determined corresponding features with a plane in space, and g) validating an object, if the associated plane corresponds to an elevated object.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that provide for extracting information from a text string. In certain embodiments, a system is disclosed to receive a textual string representative of a distributed computing operation. The system is configured to isolate an identifier included in the textual string based on information in the textual string and/or other information associated with the distributed computing operation. The system is also configured to provide the identifier to a computer device over a network.

Abstract: A fastener clip system including a carrier and a fastener clip configured to fit over the carrier. The fastener clip includes at least one wing, where the at least one wing is configured to engage a slot in a surface, and one or more hooks that are configured to secure the fastener clip to the carrier. The hooks are configured to engage corresponding retaining ledge underctus on the carrier.

Abstract: An apparatus for finishing a component includes at least one articulating arm having a shot peening apparatus and at least one laser source. A plurality of laser redirectors are configured to redirect a laser originating from the laser source. Each laser redirector in the plurality of laser redirectors is mounted to a first rail and a second rail. A controller is controllably coupled to the articulating arm and each of the rails such that output signals from the controller control a position of the articulating arm, and a position of each laser redirector in the plurality of laser redirectors.

Abstract: An apparatus for finishing a component includes at least one articulating arm, at least one plasma gun disposed at an end of a first articulating arm of the at least one articulating arm, at least one shot peen nozzle maintained in a fixed positioned relative to the plasma gun, and a controller controllably coupled to the articulating arm such that output signals from the controller control motions of the articulating arm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for identifying objects from images from a camera and can be used in particular in camera-based driver assistance systems. The method for detecting objects from a series of images from a vehicle camera comprises the following steps: a) capturing a series of images by means of the vehicle camera, b) determining corresponding features in two consecutive images, d) determining a plurality of planes in space by associating adjacent corresponding features with a plane in space, f) detecting objects while taking into account the planes determined in step d). According to a preferred embodiment, the method comprises the following step: c) computing homographs for adjacent corresponding features for determining the plurality of planes; and/or d2) associating adjacent corresponding features with a bottom plane, a back wall plane, or a side wall plane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for identifying objects from images from a camera and can be used in particular in camera-based driver assistance systems. The method for detecting objects from a series of images from a vehicle camera comprises the following steps: a) capturing a series of images by means of the vehicle camera, b) determining motion of planes in space, wherein the planes are determined by means of an association of adjacent, corresponding features in at least two consecutive images, and e) identifying dynamic objects on the basis of the determined motion of a plane. According to a preferred embodiment, the method comprises the following step: c) computing homographs for adjacent corresponding features for establishing the plurality of planes; and/or d) associating adjacent corresponding features with a ground plane, a back plane or a side plane.

Abstract: An outer joint member for a joint assembly configured to receive an inner joint includes a wall forming a hollow chamber having a closed end and an open end. A plurality of restrictors are coupled to the hollow chamber each having a portion thereof extending outwardly from the inner surface of the wall of the hollow chamber. The plurality of restrictors extending from the inner surface of the wall proximate the open end of the hollow chamber.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that provide for extracting information from a text string. In certain embodiments, a system is disclosed to receive a textual string representative of a distributed computing operation. The system is configured to isolate an identifier included in the textual string based on information in the textual string and/or other information associated with the distributed computing operation. The system is also configured to provide the identifier to a computer device over a network.

Abstract: A delivery apparatus comprises a handle portion and at least one rotatable drive shaft. The handle portion has an actuation mechanism and a display. The actuation mechanism includes a motor and one or more actuators. The rotatable drive shaft has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion is coupled to the motor, and the distal end portion is configured to be releasably coupled to a prosthetic heart valve. The actuation mechanism is configured to control and monitor expansion of the prosthetic heart valve, and the display is configured to display a diameter of the prosthetic heart valve.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension connects a vehicle body to a plurality of wheels and allows relative motion between the vehicle body and the wheels. The suspension system includes a plurality of telescoping multi-stage hydraulic cylinder assemblies arranged to selectively lift the vehicle body relative to the wheels when extended and to lower the vehicle body relative to the wheels when contracted. A control valve is used to adjust a volume of hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic cylinder assemblies to change a height of the vehicle. External spring packs are in fluid connection with the hydraulic cylinder assemblies to maintain spring forces on the suspension system over a range of telescopic movement of the hydraulic cylinder assemblies. Fluid damping valves are provided for damping telescopic movement of the hydraulic cylinder assemblies by restricting fluid flow between the hydraulic cylinder assemblies and the spring packs.

Abstract: The present invention comprises formulations for agricultural use comprising a surfactant and pesticide. The surfactants comprise nitrogen containing surfactants with N+—CH2COO?, N+—CH2COOCH3, N—CH2COO?M+, N—CH2CH2COO?M+, and/or amine oxide functionalities which enhance the pesticide activity. The pesticides include herbicides, fungicides and insecticides.

Abstract: A method for setting up a call from a subscriber having a first caller identification to a mobile station to which a first dial number in a first mobile network is assigned, comprising: storing an association between the first dial number and a second dial number assigned in a second mobile network, in a service node of the second mobile network; receiving a first call which is directed to the second dial number and contains the first caller identification, in the second mobile network; determining the first dial number associated with the second dial number from the stored association and generating a second caller identification comprising a network prefix of the second mobile network and the first caller identification; and, setting up a second call from the second mobile network, or another mobile or fixed network, to the mobile station and connecting the first call to the second call.

Abstract: A method for setting up a call from a subscriber comprising: storing a first association between a first dial number and a second dial number, in a service node of a second mobile phone network; receiving a first call which is directed to the second dial number and contains a first caller identification, in the second mobile phone network; associating a reserve dial number of the second mobile phone network with the first caller identification and storing this association as second association to the first association in the service node; determining the first dial number associated with the second dial number from the stored first association; and, setting up a second call from the second mobile phone network, or another mobile or fixed phone network, to the mobile station addressed by the first dial number and connecting the first call to the second call.

Abstract: A multi sectioned nut is operable to attach to a threaded fastener. The multi sectioned nut includes a plurality of multi sectioned threaded nut sections and a turn-lock formed on at least one end of the plurality of threaded nut sections. A cage is detachably coupled to the plurality of nut sections operable to spring open on a side opposite the cage to allow the threaded fastener to pass through. The turn-lock is inserted into a strut slot and rotated to removably attach to the strut slot. According to one embodiment, the multi sectioned nut may include at least two sections.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a bonded joint on a composite structure is presented. An apparatus carrying a first workpiece is positioned relative to a second workpiece. A vacuum is applied to the first workpiece and a portion of the second workpiece. A bladder on a first surface of a housing of the apparatus is deflated. Deflating the bladder positions the first workpiece such that adhesive having a desired thickness is positioned between the first workpiece and the second workpiece. The adhesive positioned between the first workpiece and the second workpiece is cured.

Abstract: A method for determining an average segment time of an encoder wheel of an internal combustion engine, the encoder wheel being connected in rotationally fixed fashion to a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine, markings being situated along the circumference of the encoder wheel, and the crankshaft of the internal combustion engine passing through specified angular ranges during segment times, segment times being acquired, associated rotational speed values being determined from the segment times, a rotational speed curve being determined from the individual determined rotational speed values, a value of the average rotational speed being determined from the rotational speed curve, and an average segment time being determined from the value of the average rotational speed.