Abstract: A system and method for automatically opening a heat bonded connection site between two conjoined tubing segments of a medical fluid path is provided. A pair of rollers is utilized to draw the connection site of the conjoined tubing segments between the rollers to compress the connection site with sufficient force to open the connection site. A guide in the form of an elongated groove is provided in a support surface of the system that properly aligns the seal line axis of the conjoined tubing segments relative to the rollers.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically opening a heat bonded connection site between two conjoined tubing segments of a medical fluid path is provided. A pair of rollers is utilized to draw the connection site of the conjoined tubing segments between the rollers to compress the connection site with sufficient force to open the connection site. A guide in the form of an elongated groove is provided in a support surface of the system that properly aligns the seal line axis of the conjoined tubing segments relative to the rollers.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive indication that a chargeable vehicle is within proximity to a known charging point. The processor is also configured to determine if the charging point is available for immediate use. The processor is further configured to notify a vehicle driver if the charging point is available for immediate use and offer an option to receive notification when a charging point is available for use if the charging point is not available for immediate use.

Abstract: Assembling customized documentation includes storing annotations to an original version of a document and receiving a new version of the document, wherein the new version of the document is different than the original version of the document. The assembling further includes storing an updated version of the document based on differences between the original version and the new version of the document; and associating the annotations with the updated version of the document, wherein the associated annotations and the updated version of the document form a personalized version of the document.

Abstract: The disclosed method describes a process for creating brined peanuts that have improved crunch and flavor characteristics compared with conventional peanuts. The nuts are soaked in a brine solution comprising at least 10% salt by weight and water for 6-16 hours. In some embodiments, the brine solution includes other heat tolerant flavors, such as cayenne pepper, hot sauce and capsicum extract. The nuts are drained for at least one hour to a moisture level of 21-24% water by weight. The nuts are then oil roasted at 305° F. for 11 minutes via a technique that fully enrobes the nuts in hot oil, such as a full submersion fry.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive indication that a chargeable vehicle is within proximity to a known charging point. The processor is also configured to determine if the charging point is available for immediate use. The processor is further configured to notify a vehicle driver if the charging point is available for immediate use and offer an option to receive notification when a charging point is available for use if the charging point is not available for immediate use.

Abstract: Assembling customized documentation includes storing annotations to an original version of a document and receiving a new version of the document, wherein the new version of the document is different than the original version of the document. The assembling further includes storing an updated version of the document based on differences between the original version and the new version of the document; and associating the annotations with the updated version of the document, wherein the associated annotations and the updated version of the document form a personalized version of the document.

Abstract: Inkjet printing systems are provided that use a combination of higher resistance flow areas and lower resistance flow areas to allow a vaporized carrier reducing airflow to flow between a printing module and a receiver without disrupting inkjet drop placements. Removal of the vaporized carrier fluid reduces condensation.

Abstract: An excavator has a moving conveyor with vanes that penetrate the earth and section it. A cutter bar follows the vanes, cuts a section of earth loose and directs it to a lifting throat. The lifting throat, in combination with the conveyor and vanes, lifts the excavated earth into a hopper.

Abstract: A non-hydraulic dredge comprised of a vaned conveyor/traction/drive assembly. A bi-directional embodiment is disclosed. An elevation adjustment and obstruction override embodiment as disclosed.

Abstract: The invention includes a cutter drum (2) having at least one or multiple sharpened discs attached to it sections the earth. A pressure face (15) limits the cutter drum's penetration into the earth. The cutter drum's axle (12) is mounted to a frame (1). A pivoting mount (5) allow the device to move in an arc. Down pressure and depth of cutter drum penetration into the earth is controlled by a hydraulic cylinder (3) that connects the device's frame (1) to another frame structure (4) on the material transport platform (a truck, for example) on which the device is mounted.

Abstract: A fluid flow energy capture device for power generation has a rotor with a substantially vertical axis and a plurality of vanes. A mount for the rotor allows the rotor to rotate in response to fluid flow such as wind contacting the plurality of vanes, and the mount puts the rotor in rotationally driving communication with a generator. The rotor has an open center which allows fluid communication from spaces between the vanes to above the rotor. A plurality of guide surfaces define channels that bias fluid flow to be tangential to the rotor.

Abstract: The present invention is a wind power apparatus for driving an electric generator. The wind power apparatus comprises a frame, a vertical axle mounted on the frame and a buoyant hull. The buoyant hull is rotational disposed on the axle. The buoyant hull has a curvilinear side surface. The wind power apparatus further comprises a fan. The fan is mounted on the buoyant hull such that wind rotating the fan rotates the buoyant hull. The wind power apparatus further has a drive wheel. The drive wheel is disposed in close cooperation with the curvilinear of the surface of the buoyant hull such that rotation of the buoyant hull rotates the drive wheel. The drive wheel is adapted to be in driving engagement with an electric generator such that rotation of the drive wheel turns the electric generator to generate electricity.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for an infusion pump linearly moves a syringe plunger within a syringe barrel supported by the pump and includes: (i) a motor; (ii) a lead screw rotatably connected to the motor; (iii) a slide assembly having a threaded member supported thereon, the threaded member being associated with the lead screw; (iv) an arm having one end connected to the slide assembly and one end adapted to be engaged with the syringe plunger, and (v) the threaded member being rotatably biased in engagement with the lead screw, wherein upon rotation of the lead screw by the motor, the slide assembly linearly moves the arm wherein the arm is adapted to move the syringe plunger within the syringe barrel.

Abstract: Portable power generating devices are provided for converting potential energy from flowing water, water current, blowing air or air current to mechanical and/or electrical energy. The potential energy is converted to a rotational movement, and the rotational energy is communicated to power conversion units for conversion, wherein the rotational movement is converted to mechanical, electrical or some other useable or useful energy.

Abstract: A method of building a levee or an island is disclosed. The method includes dredging material from a surface of a body of water with a dredge assembly mounted to a hull and supporting a hopper with the hull. The hopper is adapted to receive the material. The hopper includes a floor with a portion of the floor moveable to permit movement of the material in the hopper, and depositing at a desired location dredge material from the dredge using a transfer conveyor.

Abstract: The present invention is a combined operating boom and conveyor. The combined boom and conveyor include a superstructure adapted for mounting on the hull of a marine vessel, such as a dredge. The conveyor is mounted on the superstructure such that it may elevate and lower. The superstructure is mounted on the hull such that it may slew, that is rotate around a vertical axis. The conveyor is comprised of a frame for mounting drive pulleys and idler rollers to support a moving conveyor belt. The frame may be trough-shaped or have a underlying bottom configured and disposed to convey spilled slurry or other material from the conveyor and down the incline of the conveyor frame, either back onto the vessel or off of the vessel at a user selected position substantially together with the conveyor deposit site.

Abstract: A method of detecting an occlusion within a flexible infusion tube by measuring samples indicative of pressures relative to instances in time. Difference values for the samples are created. The difference values are compared to percentages of other difference values. When appropriate, an occlusion signal is generated in response to a comparison of a difference value to a percentage of another difference value.

Abstract: A method of detecting an occlusion within a flexible infusion tube by measuring samples indicative of pressures relative to instances in time. Difference values for the samples are created. The difference values are compared to percentages of other difference values. When appropriate, an occlusion signal is generated in response to a comparison of a difference value to a percentage of another difference value.

Abstract: A method of detecting an occlusion within a flexible infusion tube by measuring samples indicative of pressures relative to instances in time. Difference values for the samples are created. The difference values are compared to percentages of other difference values. When appropriate, an occlusion signal is generated in response to a comparison of a difference value to a percentage of another difference value.