Abstract: Systems and methods of trajectory planning for an autonomous vehicle are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: determine a first trajectory plan for the vehicle traveling along a first spatial location at a first point in time, the first trajectory plan being a reference trajectory plan; compute an optimal sequence for the vehicle traveling along a second spatial location at a second point in time subsequent the first point in time; and calculate a second trajectory plan for the vehicle by updating the first trajectory plan with information from the computed optimal sequence.

Abstract: Two load bearing dollies are securely attached respectively, via lashing straps, to opposite ends of any moveable object such as: household furniture items, appliances, or various manufacturing/industrial equipment. Each dolly frame may be carpeted on all contact surfaces to create friction, and each contains two 360 degree swivel casters fixedly secured to dollies to maneuver over various terrains. Each dolly has a platform that may be parallel to the ground or tilt to make contact with movable object at any varying degree of angle, thereby securing the object through points of contact on the platform frame, as well as securing it from above via the strapping.

Abstract: An insulated sounder assembly may include: a) a sounder cup having a bottom and a sidewall; b) a piezoelectric element positioned in the bottom of the cup; c) a potting layer within the sounder cup and spaced apart from the piezoelectric element so that the potting layer contacts the cup sidewall for a distance of at least 3 mm around the entire circumference of the cup, and so that a gap exists between the piezoelectric element and the potting layer, with the gap being sufficient to allow vibration of the piezoelectric element in the sounder cup without restriction by the potting layer; and d) an electrical contact wire attached to the piezoelectric element to provide a voltage to the piezoelectric element, wherein the electrical contact wire passes through the potting layer so that at least 3 mm of bare wire is completely embedded in said potting layer.

Abstract: An insulated sounder assembly may include: a) a sounder cup having a bottom and a sidewall; b) a piezoelectric element positioned in the bottom of the cup; c) a potting layer within the sounder cup and spaced apart from the piezoelectric element so that the potting layer contacts the cup sidewall for a distance of at least 3 mm around the entire circumference of the cup, and so that a gap exists between the piezoelectric element and the potting layer, with the gap being sufficient to allow vibration of the piezoelectric element in the sounder cup without restriction by the potting layer; and d) an electrical contact wire attached to the piezoelectric element to provide a voltage to the piezoelectric element, wherein the electrical contact wire passes through the potting layer so that at least 3 mm of bare wire is completely embedded in said potting layer.

Abstract: A pressure-compensated transducer assembly has an inner housing with a closed transducer end and an outer housing with an open transducer end. A piezoelectric assembly is in the closed transducer end of the inner housing. A liquid-filled inter-housing space is between the outer housing and the inner housing, and has a transducer end open to the environment and a connection end open to the piezo assembly space. A blocking member separates the transducer end of the inter-housing space from the connection end, and prevents fluids from flowing between the two ends. The blocking member is movable within the inter-housing space in response to pressure differences the environment and the interior space.

Abstract: A load bearing dolly securely attached, via lashing straps, to opposite ends of any moveable object such as: household furniture items, appliances, or various manufacturing/industrial equipment. Each rectangular dolly frame being carpeted on all contact surfaces creating friction and containing two 360 degree swivel casters of various sizes and optional locking brakes. Designed to accommodate even items of irregular shape and fixedly secured to dollies to maneuver over various terrains. Specifically, having a platform that will be parallel to the ground or continue to rise until it makes contact with moveable object at any varying degree of angle, then securing through points of contact on the platform frame, as well as, secured from above via the strapping.

Abstract: Indeterminate length fiber tows ends are joined by overlapping end portions of the first and second fiber tows. The first and second tows are secured in a clamp with a portion of the overlapping area exposed. The overlapping area of the tows is positioned on a sewing unit having a support and sewing head, at least one of which is displaceable along first and second axes, and a controller for executing a preprogrammed stitching pattern. The controller is actuated to form the preprogrammed stitching pattern in the exposed portion of the overlapping area, thereby splicing the first and second fiber tows.