Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inspecting a facility (1), wherein the method comprises at least the automatically executed steps of: capturing (100a) optical data from at least one facility part (12, 13) of the facility (19), capturing (100b) acoustic data from at least the same facility part (12, 13) of the facility (19), and jointly evaluating (200) the captured optical data and the captured acoustic data.

Abstract: The present invention provides for methods for the stratification of Parkinson's disease patients, systems and uses thereof. Provided are methods of diagnosis, uses and methods for screening, compositions and systems.

Abstract: A thermal marker, according to various embodiment, can include a marker detectable by thermal sensors but having additional properties. The thermal marker can be developed in a panoply of colors or can be created to have retroreflective properties. In various embodiments, a single marker can be produced that is detectable by multiple thermal imaging sensor systems. In various embodiments, the markers can be simultaneously used with the naked eye and various sensors. Additionally, a method according to various embodiments can produce a thermal marker in a wide variety of colors. The thermal markers can covertly mark objects, such as vehicles, people, and other fixed assets efficiently to assist in surveillance missions.

Abstract: The present application provides a beverage dispenser capable of dispensing one or more limited time offering beverages. The beverage dispenser may include a dispensing valve, a limited time offering ingredient source, and a limited time offering circuit extending between the dispensing valve and the limited time offering ingredient source. The limited time offering circuit may include a stainless steel line extending between the dispensing valve and the limited time offering ingredient source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inspecting a facility (1), wherein the method comprises at least the automatically executed steps of: capturing (100a) optical data from at least one facility part (12, 13) of the facility (19), capturing (100b) acoustic data from at least the same facility part (12, 13) of the facility (19), and jointly evaluating (200) the captured optical data and the captured acoustic data.

Abstract: The present application provides a beverage dispenser capable of dispensing one or more limited time offering beverages. The beverage dispenser may include a dispensing valve, a limited time offering ingredient source, and a limited time offering circuit extending between the dispensing valve and the limited time offering ingredient source. The limited time offering circuit may include a stainless steel line extending between the dispensing valve and the limited time offering ingredient source.

Abstract: A thermal sleeve cover according to various embodiments can include a target layer material having emissivity and reflecting properties identifiable by a thermal sensor detecting device during firearm training. The thermal sleeve cover is fitted over a target backer in a taut manner to promote thermal contrast between the target layer material and its surrounding background. The tautness of the target layer material enhances the thermal identification when the target layer material is detected by the thermal sensor detecting device. The thermal cover is adjustable to snugly fit over a variety of target backers having different configurations and sizes.

Abstract: A system and method for recovering heat from dirty gaseous fuel (syngas), wherein the pressure of clean fuel gas is elevated to a pressure higher than that of the dirty syngas and then the pressurized clean fuel gas is fed to a heat recovery unit for heat exchange with the dirty syngas. Consequently, in the event of a leak in the heat recovery unit, the flow is from the clean fuel side to the dirty syngas side, thereby avoiding the possibility of contamination of the clean fuel gas.

Abstract: A clock or other display component has a user input to a controller configured to control a mechanical display unit, and it may also control a digital display unit. The controller controls the display unit(s) as a function of input from the user. User input can change the display in predefined increments, for example in the case of a clock in 5, 10, 15, 30 and 60 minute increments, or in other predefined increments greater than 1 minute. The user inputs can be on the back of the unit, leaving the front of unit freely visible. The clock, and also the separate mechanical and digital display units of the clock, can be synchronized using an AC frequency signal from an external power supply. Also, a system and method controls mechanical pointers, such as clock hands, in such a way that the exact positions of the pointers are known to the control electronics so that the pointers and digital displays show the same information.

Abstract: The hexagonal kite has a generally central spar attach fitting having a series of receptacles therein, into which the six spars of the kite are installed. A peripheral tension member extends around the distal ends of the spars to define the hexagonal shape of the kite. The two upper or forwardmost spars are shortest, with the two lower or rearmost spars being longest and the two lateral spars being of intermediate length. This results in the kite surface behind the lateral spars having a larger area than the surface in front of the lateral spars, which results in greater stability and need for a smaller stabilizing tail. The bridle is generally centered on the somewhat forwardly placed spar attachment disc, resulting in the aerodynamic center being located behind the bridle for further stability.