Abstract: Reticulated stereo module for the construction of buildings of the type that uses elements of reticulated stereo octahedral type and quadrangular panels for the construction of walls, floors and ceilings, which consists of 4 upper diagonal bars, 4 lower diagonal bars, 4 horizontal bars in the center in a crosswise direction, and 1 strut bar placed between the lower vertex and the central node and/or 1 tension bar placed between the upper vertex and the central node.

Abstract: This disclosure includes techniques for controlling smart home devices upon entering a home with a fingerprint sensor in a doorbell device. After capturing a fingerprint of a digit of a guest and sending the fingerprint to a server device, the server device matches the fingerprint of the digit to an entry in a guest fingerprint database for a first user. The server device sends an operational command to a smart home device separate from the doorbell device and located at a same premises as the doorbell device. In response to receiving the operational command from the server device, the smart home device performs an action corresponding to the operational command.

Abstract: This disclosure includes techniques for controlling smart home devices upon entering a home with a fingerprint sensor in a doorbell device. After capturing a fingerprint of a digit of a guest and sending the fingerprint to a server device, the server device matches the fingerprint of the digit to an entry in a guest fingerprint database for a first user. The server device sends an operational command to a smart home device separate from the doorbell device and located at a same premises as the doorbell device. In response to receiving the operational command from the server device, the smart home device performs an action corresponding to the operational command.

Abstract: This disclosure includes techniques for controlling smart home devices upon entering a home with a fingerprint sensor in a doorbell device. After capturing a fingerprint of a digit of a guest and sending the fingerprint to a server device, the server device matches the fingerprint of the digit to an entry in a guest fingerprint database for a first user. The server device sends an operational command to a smart home device separate from the doorbell device and located at a same premises as the doorbell device. In response to receiving the operational command from the server device, the smart home device performs an action corresponding to the operational command.

Abstract: A device includes a capsule sized to pass through a lumen of a gastrointestinal tract; an enteric coating surround at least a portion of the capsule and configured to protect the capsule form stomach acid while allowing degradation of the capsule in the small intestine of the gastrointestinal tract; a plurality of functionalized particles disposed within the capsule, a plurality of tissue penetrating members configured to puncture a wall of the lumen of the intestinal tract; and an actuator having a first configuration and a second configuration. The actuator is configured to retain the plurality of functionalized particles within the capsule in the first configuration. The actuator is further configured to advance the plurality of functionalized particles from the capsule into a wall of the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract via the plurality of tissue penetrating members by the actuator transitioning from the first configuration to the second configuration.

Abstract: There is described an electrical isolator comprising a first fluid-carrying member and a second fluid-carrying member spaced apart from said first fluid-carrying member, a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component located between and sealed against said first and second fluid-carrying member, wherein said resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component is adapted to convey fluid flowing from said first fluid-carrying member to said second fluid-carrying member, a reinforcing composite encircling said first fluid-carrying member, said second fluid-carrying member and said resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component, wherein said reinforcing composite is continuous and provides a conductive path between said first fluid-carrying member and said second fluid-carrying member, wherein said reinforcing composite comprises fibre and a resin mixture, and said resin mixture comprises resin and a conductive additive.

Abstract: In some examples, a device can control an HVAC system within a building. Includes an analog display including a set of markers, and where each marker of the set of markers corresponds to a respective parameter value of a parameter associated with the building; an electric motor; a pointer connected to the electric motor, where the electric motor is configured to rotate the pointer within a pointer range from a lower limit to an upper limit; and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to: determine a position of the electric motor while the pointer is positioned at one of the lower limit or the upper limit of the pointer range; and calibrate, a position function corresponding to the electric motor.

Abstract: Devices for use in performing external fixation orthopedic surgery are provided. More particularly, a specialized transosseous wire having a rectangular cross-section is provided. The specialized wire is installed using a reciprocating motion. Thereafter, the specialized transosseous wires are affixed to a frame. Methods of using the transosseous wire are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is described an electrical isolator comprising a first fluid-carrying member and a second fluid-carrying member spaced apart from said first fluid-carrying member, a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component located between and sealed against said first and second fluid-carrying member, wherein said resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component is adapted to convey fluid flowing from said first fluid-carrying member to said second fluid-carrying member, a reinforcing composite encircling said first fluid-carrying member, said second fluid-carrying member and said resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component, wherein said reinforcing composite is continuous and provides a conductive path between said first fluid-carrying member and said second fluid-carrying member, wherein said reinforcing composite comprises fibre and a resin mixture, and said resin mixture comprises resin and a conductive additive.

Abstract: There is described an electrical isolator comprising a first fluid-carrying member and a second fluid-carrying member spaced apart from said first fluid-carrying member, a resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component located between and sealed against said first and second fluid-carrying member, wherein said resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component is adapted to convey fluid flowing from said first fluid-carrying member to said second fluid-carrying member, a reinforcing composite encircling said first fluid-carrying member, said second fluid-carrying member and said resistive, semi-conductive or non-conductive component, wherein said reinforcing composite is continuous and provides a conductive path between said first fluid-carrying member and said second fluid-carrying member, wherein said reinforcing composite comprises fiber and a resin mixture, and said resin mixture comprises resin and a conductive additive.

Abstract: Devices for use in performing external fixation orthopedic surgery are provided. More particularly, a specialized transosseous wire having a rectangular cross-section is provided. The specialized wire is installed using a reciprocating motion. Thereafter, the specialized transosseous wires are affixed to a frame. Methods of using the transosseous wire are also disclosed.

Abstract: Devices for use in performing external fixation orthopedic surgery are provided. More particularly, a specialized transosseous wire having a rectangular cross-section is provided. The specialized wire is installed using a reciprocating motion. Thereafter, the specialized transosseous wires are affixed to a frame. Methods of using the transosseous wire are also disclosed.

Abstract: Devices for use in performing external fixation orthopedic surgery are provided. More particularly, a specialized transosseous wire having a rectangular cross-section is provided. The specialized wire is installed using a reciprocating motion. Thereafter, the specialized transosseous wires are affixed to a frame. Methods of using the transosseous wire are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fixture for mounting and masking cutting tools includes a tool holder and a mask. The tool holder has a cavity adapted to receive a plurality of cutting tools. The mask is coupled to the holder and aligned with the plurality of cutting tools where a majority of the surface area of each cutting tool is covered by the tool holder and the mask. The mask includes a shaped portion having a profile adapted to substantially match the profile of the shaped cutting tip for the cutting tool. The mask is positioned to expose a portion of the cutting tool to the surrounding atmosphere. A method of masking and coating a cutting tool is also presented.

Abstract: A system and method for reducing rectification error in a MEMS device cause by noise and/or vibration. A visco-elastic polymer is situated around at least part of the MEMs device, wherein the visco-elastic polymer converts at least some of the acoustic and/or vibration energy into heat, thereby reducing effects of the external acoustic and/or vibration energy on the MEMS device.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a process for the production of high quality fatty acids and rosin acids and their mixtures from a refined raw material by means of solvent extraction with an apolar solvent characterized so that the raw material has less than 25% of water. By this way, the extraction process can be performed at normal conditions and without the use or addition of a polar or partially polar solvent.

Abstract: A low speed container packaging machine is provided using a plastic carrier to hold containers and comprising a conveyor moving containers in double rows introducing them to the carrier applying section, receiving and moving them, a pair of cogwheels to locate them in synchronous position below the jaw plates, and thus apply the carrier to the containers. The jaws are mounted on the plates spinning on two axes at preset angles with respect to the horizontal and vertical planes and located symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis of the machine. The plates, upon spinning take the carrier strip or fastener from the feed trough and with their jaws, stretch the carrier for a 180° run and locate it on the containers and together with a suitably positioned release plate, deposit the carrier on the containers. Once the carrier is applied on the containers, the containers enter the cut station in which packages of 2, 4, 6, 8 or more containers are formed by means of a novel cutting system.

Abstract: An umbrella support device can be used with motorized wheel chairs, golf carts, and lawn mowers, or other such small wheeled vehicles. The apparatus includes a frame that fits the chassis or seat or receiver hitch of the vehicle, the frame preferably having a telescoping vertical portion. An umbrella handle socket is fitted to the upper end of the vertical member and receives the handle of an umbrella. The umbrella has two shaft portions that pivot one with respect to the other. The shaft sections of the umbrella can be mounted in an aligned position or in an angulated position wherein an angle of about ninety degrees is formed between the sections. The umbrella handle socket can be positioned horizontally to hold the handle and the lower of the umbrella shafts in a horizontal position so that the angulated upper shaft of the umbrella is in a vertical position directly above the head of a user that occupies the seat of the wheeled vehicle.

Abstract: A Unitary Mold-Press Structure comprising a bottom portion, a top portion, and a hinge is utilized to make disposable plates, pans, and stove burner protectors and liners in one simple manual step from aluminum foil. The bottom portion further comprises an aluminum foil source, a mold member, a cutting structure, folding flaps, and a side cutting member. The top portion comprises a handle structure, a side cutter, and a mold member. The hinge allows for rotation of the top portion relative to the bottom portion. The bottom cutting structure includes a cylindrical holder, a cylindrical spring, and first and second cylindrical steel cutters. The top handle structure includes a cylindrical holder, a cylindrical spring, and first and second annular members. The top handle structure and the bottom cutting structure interact to effect the internal cutting function of the aluminum foil.