Abstract: A portable oxygen concentrator designed for medical use where the adsorbent beds, are designed to be replaced by a patient. The concentrator is designed so that the power supply and adsorbent bed mount is one module and the compressor and air filter are part of another module configured to provide a unitary cooling and air supply system. Replacement beds may be installed easily by patients, and all gas seals will function properly after installation.

Abstract: In one aspect, a liquid collector having a forward lower edge, a connecting wall portion extending downwardly from the forward edge, a first layback wall portion connected to the connecting wall portion and extending upwardly and rearwardly from the connecting wall portion, an intermediate upper edge of the layback wall portion rearward of and above the forward lower edge. The liquid collector further includes an air diverter wall portion extending rearwardly from the first layback wall portion below the intermediate upper edge, a second layback wall portion extending upwardly and rearwardly of the air diverter wall portion, and a rearward upper edge of the second layback wall portion rearward of the intermediate upper edge and above the forward lower edge.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure include at least one building component detection sensor device configured to be deployed within (or proximate to) a building comprised of a plurality of building components. The at least one building component detection sensor device is configured to detect data relating to at least one building component of the plurality of building components. In addition, a building component property determination system includes a processor configured to execute instructions stored in memory to determine one or more properties of the at least one building component based at least in part on the data detected by the at least one building component detection sensor device.

Abstract: A vehicle window opacity system that includes a vehicle window system comprising a front windshield, side windows, and a rear window, a liquid crystal display system coupled to the vehicle window system, and a controller coupled to the liquid crystal display system. The controller is operable to control an opacity of a portion of the liquid crystal display system coupled to at least one side window relative to the front windshield to reduce and/or block light from passing through the at least one side window based on information regarding a light source.

Abstract: A vehicle adjustment system includes one or more processors configured to receive data from one or more sensors coupled to a vehicle that is in a stationary position. The one or more processors are also configured to analyze the data to determine whether an object is within a buffer zone surrounding the vehicle while the vehicle is in the stationary position. In response to determining that the object is within the buffer zone while the vehicle is in the stationary position, the one or more processors are configured to provide control signals to one or more driving components of the vehicle to reposition the vehicle to an alternate position.

Abstract: A ceramic spinner and a method of making the same is provided. The ceramic spinner includes: a top portion with a first opening, the first opening having a first diameter; a base portion with a second opening, the second opening having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter; a cylindrical portion extending between the top portion and the base portion, the cylindrical portion including a peripheral outer wall, a peripheral inner wall, and a plurality of through holes extending between the peripheral outer wall and the peripheral inner wall. The cylindrical portion may include a material having a module of rupture (MOR) exceeding 100 MPa, a Mohs hardness exceeding 8, or a Young's Modulus exceeding 250 GPa, or any combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present application relates to detection units and methods for detecting one or more target analytes in a sample using a complex formed by a target and first and second probes, wherein the first probe is coupled to a detectable piece, the target is coupled to the first probe and the second probe, and the second probe is coupled to a solid support. Specific binding of the detectable piece to the target analyte can be distinguished from non-specific binding of the detectable piece by measuring the number of detectable pieces that leave their initial location after exposure to a disruptor that uncouples the detectable piece from the solid support.

Abstract: A surge engine is provided that predicts upcoming surges for a business such as a contact center or a retail environment. The surge engine may receive a schedule for the business that indicates one or more employees or agents that are scheduled to work for each period. The surge engine further receives a customer or workload forecast for each period that is based on historical customer and workload data for the business. The surge engine then predicts a surge for an upcoming period based on the workload forecast for that period and the schedule for that period. The surge engine may further consider real-time data about the busyness of the business when predicting surges. For each predicted surge, the surge engine automatically identifies employees or agents who may be available to work during the predicted surge, and offers them one or more incentives to work during the predicted surge.

Abstract: A surge engine is provided that predicts upcoming surges for a business such as a contact center or a retail environment. The surge engine may receive a schedule for the business that indicates one or more employees or agents that are scheduled to work for each period. The surge engine further receives a customer or workload forecast for each period that is based on historical customer and workload data for the business. The surge engine then predicts a surge for an upcoming period based on the workload forecast for that period and the schedule for that period. The surge engine may further consider real-time data about the busyness of the business when predicting surges. For each predicted surge, the surge engine automatically identifies employees or agents who may be available to work during the predicted surge, and offers them one or more incentives to work during the predicted surge.

Abstract: A surge engine is provided that predicts upcoming surges for a business such as a contact center or a retail environment. The surge engine may receive a schedule for the business that indicates one or more employees or agents that are scheduled to work for each period. The surge engine further receives a customer or workload forecast for each period that is based on historical customer and workload data for the business. The surge engine then predicts a surge for an upcoming period based on the workload forecast for that period and the schedule for that period. The surge engine may further consider real-time data about the busyness of the business when predicting surges. For each predicted surge, the surge engine automatically identifies employees or agents who may be available to work during the predicted surge, and offers them one or more incentives to work during the predicted surge.

Abstract: A surge engine is provided that predicts upcoming surges for a business such as a contact center or a retail environment. The surge engine may receive a schedule for the business that indicates one or more employees or agents that are scheduled to work for each period. The surge engine further receives a customer or workload forecast for each period that is based on historical customer and workload data for the business. The surge engine then predicts a surge for an upcoming period based on the workload forecast for that period and the schedule for that period. The surge engine may further consider real-time data about the busyness of the business when predicting surges. For each predicted surge, the surge engine automatically identifies employees or agents who may be available to work during the predicted surge, and offers them one or more incentives to work during the predicted surge.

Abstract: A flexible folding sling includes a flexible elongate preform strap having first and second ends, each of the first and second ends folded inward toward a strap center to form respective first and second loops. The first and second ends are fastened to the strap center with each of the first and second loops having a half-twist such that each of the first and second loops is a tear-shaped Mobius loop. The flexible folding sling assists a user in carrying bag(s) having handles, or other objects that include handles or like structure. When used to carry bags, the sling can be configured as a hand-sling, a shoulder-sling or a back-sling. When used as a hand-sling, the sling engages the user's wrist in a secure and comfortable manner. This prevents load transmission through the easily tired hand muscles and ligaments, extending the amount of time the user can carry a load. This also allows the user to maintain use of her hand and fingers while the sling is used.

Abstract: Methods of machining a component including multiple dissimilar materials are disclosed. One method may include making a first cut in the component to remove at least a portion of a hardest material in the component and making a second cut in the component along a second cutting-path that does not include the hardest material. The first cut may expose a cut surface in the component and the second cut may extend through the cut surface. The cuts may be made using a turning operation and different cutting tools may be used for the first and second cuts. The hardest material may have a hardness of at least 50 HRC and the remaining materials may have a hardness of at most 45 HRC. The disclosed methods may be used to form a thrust face surface in a shell and sun gear assembly to extend tool life and reduce scrap.

Abstract: A flexible folding sling includes a flexible elongate preform strap having first and second ends, each of the first and second ends folded inward toward a strap center to form respective first and second loops. The first and second ends are fastened to the strap center with each of the first and second loops having a half-twist such that each of the first and second loops is a tear-shaped Mobius loop. The flexible folding sling assists a user in carrying bag(s) having handles, or other objects that include handles or like structure. When used to carry bags, the sling can be configured as a hand-sling, a shoulder-sling or a back-sling. When used as a hand-sling, the sling engages the user's wrist in a secure and comfortable manner. This prevents load transmission through the easily tired hand muscles and ligaments, extending the amount of time the user can carry a load. This also allows the user to maintain use of her hand and fingers while the sling is used.

Abstract: A golf tee-marker apparatus for easy grasping and manipulation by a golfer with reduced manual dexterity includes: a golf tee with a longitudinal axis, a head, and an elongated stem extending downwardly therefrom along the axis. The stem includes a circumferential groove spaced below the head. A flat, disk-shaped marker member a central aperture is received on the stem in longitudinally spaced relation below the head. The aperture is sized and shaped to receive the stem therethrough and to releasably engage the groove.

Abstract: Methods of machining a component including multiple dissimilar materials are disclosed. One method may include making a first cut in the component to remove at least a portion of a hardest material in the component and making a second cut in the component along a second cutting-path that does not include the hardest material. The first cut may expose a cut surface in the component and the second cut may extend through the cut surface. The cuts may be made using a turning operation and different cutting tools may be used for the first and second cuts. The hardest material may have a hardness of at least 50 HRC and the remaining materials may have a hardness of at most 45 HRC. The disclosed methods may be used to form a thrust face surface in a shell and sun gear assembly to extend tool life and reduce scrap.

Abstract: Information pertaining to the real property asset is received from a seller of the real property asset. From the information, a set of parameters are determined about the real property asset. The set of parameters are then used to select a set of agreements that are to control completion of the real property asset being sold using the online medium. The real property asset is then made available for sale using the selected set of contracts.

Abstract: The present invention is a polymeric composition comprising a polymer, a cathodic corrosion inhibitor, and an acidic corrosive reagent. The polymeric composition may further comprise a blowing agent and/or a second corrosion inhibitor. The present invention specifically also includes moisture-crosslinkable polymeric compositions. The moisture-crosslinkable compositions can be used as a coating and applied over a wire or a cable.

Abstract: A primary recording medium simultaneously receives a pair of reference beams, one of which is comprised of rays that are parallel to an axis of rotation of the primary medium. The primary medium is incrementally rotated about the axis after each of a plurality of object beams is transmitted in sequence thereto from a fixedly disposed source. Interactions between the object beams and the reference beams are recorded in the primary medium as volume holograms, whereby a primary record is recorded. Reconstructions of the object beams and corresponding reference beams emanate from the primary record in response to a primary reconstructing beam. An interaction between the reconstructions is recorded as a volume hologram in a secondary recording medium whereby a secondary record is recorded. A reconstruction of a selected one of the object beams emanates from the secondary record in response to a secondary reconstructing beam.