Abstract: A method comprising: providing a light source in the form of a luminaire or lamp operable to emit light into an environment, the light source being activated from a time at which the light source is first deployed into said environment to enable the light to be controlled via a first communication channel, but having a capability for the light to be controlled via a second communication channel being electronically deactivated at the time of deployment; then after the time of deployment of the light source into the environment, receiving a request to upgrade the light source; and in response to this request, sending activation data to the light source or a user of the light source, thereby enabling the capability for the light to be controlled via the second communication channel to be electronically activated.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of various embodiments enable autonomous battery vehicles to provide electricity to an electric vehicle. Various embodiments may enable an autonomous battery vehicle to navigate to an electric vehicle, replace an internal battery of the electric vehicle with the autonomous battery vehicle, and provide electricity to the electric vehicle. In some embodiments, an autonomous battery vehicle may be configured to have a dedicated purpose of recharging and/or replacing batteries of electric vehicles. In this manner, an autonomous battery vehicle may in effect be a battery that propels (e.g., drives, flies, etc.) itself.

Abstract: A hook latch is provided for use with a tail chain hook, said hook having a curved outer spine, an inner surface, a hook end and an opening defined between the inner surface and the hook end through which a load can be hooked. The hook latch has a band for engagement about the outer spine of the hook and a plug positionable between the hook end and the inner surface of the hook and releasably engagable with the band to block the opening of the hook.

Abstract: The invention describes a modular fluid sensing system comprising a fluid sensing terminal (150) and removable fluid channel units (101, 102, 103). The fluid channel units (101, 102, 103) comprise or can be combined with fluid treatment units as filters, sensors and seals. The fluid channel units (101, 102, 103) can be combined in accordance with the present needs of the user of the fluid sensing system. The invention therefore enables a reconfigurable channel system with reconfigurable measurement and treatment options within a fluid sensing system.

Abstract: A selector lever includes a detent pin that travels along a shaft for being positioned within a detent slot of a detent plate for securing the selector lever in place. A magnetic detent pin alignment mechanism provides feedback to an operator for assisting in maneuvering the selector lever to a predetermined position wherein the detent pin may be positioned within a desired detent slot.

Abstract: The present application relates to an apparatus for purifying and/or humidifying air, and a related method for purifying and/or humidifying air. The apparatus comprises a rotary filter (1), a fan (9, 10) for passing air through the rotary filter (1), and a reservoir (4, 5), and wherein the rotation speed of the rotary filter (1) and the settings of the fan (9, 10) depend on the ambient relative humidity and ambient gas pollutant concentration. The apparatus combines the feature of chemisorption with the use of a rotary filter (1), thereby providing an apparatus which is able to purify air and/or regulate the ambient humidity based on humidity levels and levels of a target gas pollutant in the air. The invention removes the need for a pump for liquid transport, removes the need for frequent and expensive filter changes by the user, and instead only requires the user to periodically refresh the filtration solution in the reservoir (4, 5).

Abstract: There is provided a lighting device (100) comprising a housing comprising a frangible light exit window (110) and a fitting (120) including a first electrical connector (122) inside said housing. Within the housing there is a carrier assembly (130) comprising a plurality of SSL elements (132), and a second electrical connector (134) in contact with the first electrical connector (122). The second electrical connector (134) is held in contact with the first electrical connector (122) by the light exit window (110). This lighting device is relatively safe as if the light exit window (110) breaks the electrical components of the carrier assembly (130) may not be live.

Abstract: A microfluidic device for separating a phase in a specimen has been described. This is based on a microfluidic trapping area, channels connected to it and integrated inputs and outputs connected onto the channels. An additional integrated input is provided which allows the flow in the device to be controlled and which may prevent leaking of the specimen and the phase.

Abstract: A surface treatment device (100) is disclosed that comprises a conduit (110) including an air inlet (105) and an air outlet (115). The conduit comprises a reactive particles generator (130) for generating reactive particles from air and arranged to subject the surface to the generated reactive particles. The reactive particles generator (130) is also used for generating an air flow from the air inlet to the air outlet through the conduit.

Abstract: A Hatschek machine for the manufacture of fibre cement sheets is provided, comprising at least three rotatable sieve cylinders which are suitable for rotating in a bath, filled with fibre cement slurry, wherein liquid flows from the slurry through the sieve, and wherein a thin layer of fibre cement remains on the sieve, characterized by the presence of at least two baths, at least two sieve cylinders are rotatably mounted in one and the same bath, and each bath has a separate feed line to supply fibre cement slurry into the bath.

Abstract: A system and method for associating a mobile computing device with a particular seat in a seating environment. The system collects first sensor data from device sensors of a first mobile computing device based on activity detected within the seating environment. The system then determines, for each of a plurality of seats in the seating environment, a degree of correlation with the mobile computing device based at least in part on the first sensor data, and associates the mobile computing device with the seat, among the plurality of seats, having the highest degree of correlation with the first mobile computing device.

Abstract: There is provided a lighting device (100) comprising a housing comprising a frangible light exit window (110) and a fitting (120) including a first electrical connector (122) inside said housing. Within the housing there is a carrier assembly (130) comprising a plurality of SSL elements (132), and a second electrical connector (134) in contact with the first electrical connector (122). The second electrical connector (134) is held in contact with the first electrical connector (122) by the light exit window (110). This lighting device is relatively safe as if the light exit window (110) breaks the electrical components of the carrier assembly (130) may not be live.

Abstract: A method comprising: providing a light source in the form of a luminaire or lamp operable to emit light into an environment, the light source being activated from a time at which the light source is first deployed into said environment to enable the light to be controlled via a first communication channel, but having a capability for the light to be controlled via a second communication channel being electronically deactivated at the time of deployment; then after the time of deployment of the light source into the environment, receiving a request to upgrade the light source; and in response to this request, sending activation data to the light source or a user of the light source, thereby enabling the capability for the light to be controlled via the second communication channel to be electronically activated.

Abstract: A detent alignment mechanism assembly is provided and includes a shaft, a lock mechanism configured to selectively occupy an unlocked position at which the shaft is movable and a locked position at which the shaft is immovable, a detent mechanism coupled to the shaft and formed to define detent positions for the shaft to assume and move between and a detent alignment mechanism configured to provide to an operator of the shaft feedback and assistance corresponding to assumptions of the detent positions by the shaft during movements thereof by the operator.

Abstract: An air purifier filter system comprises an air purifier filter unit and a machine readable identifier which provides information concerning the filter unit type and performance information specific to a target pollutant to be filtered by said air purifier filter unit from a plurality of different pollutants that can be filtered by that filter unit type. This information can be used to provide an end of life prediction for the filter unit or provide advice that the filter should be changed for other reasons. This enables the user to be given advance warning, and to be given instructions when it is time to change the filter unit. The instructions to change the filter unit may be more accurate than a simple timer as they can take account of the type of filter unit and the performance information. In some examples the use history of the filter unit may also be used to predict the time when it should be changed.

Abstract: A selector lever includes a detent pin that travels along a shaft for being positioned within a detent slot of a detent plate for securing the selector lever in place. A magnetic detent pin alignment mechanism provides feedback to an operator for assisting in maneuvering the selector lever to a predetermined position wherein the detent pin may be positioned within a desired detent slot.

Abstract: A process for making a three dimensional foam article of non-uniform shape employs a two-stage nitrogen autoclave process and a pre-form which has a non-uniform cross- section in at least one dimension.

Abstract: There is provided a lighting device (100) comprising a housing comprising a frangible light exit window (110) and a fitting (120) including a first electrical connector (122) inside said housing. Within the housing there is a carrier assembly (130) comprising a plurality of SSL elements (132), and a second electrical connector (134) in contact with the first electrical connector (122). The second electrical connector (134) is held in contact with the first electrical connector (122) by the light exit window (110). This lighting device is relatively safe as if the light exit window (110) breaks the electrical components of the carrier assembly (130) may not be live.

Abstract: A multi-barrel firearm apparatus to be worn on the user's forearm generally having a firearm body that includes a first magazine in firing communication with a first firearm, and a second magazine in firing communications with a second firearm. The firearm body defines a spacing between the first firearm and the second firearm such that the first firearm is not in direct physical communication with the second firearm. The apparatus further includes a communications interface between an internal triggering assembly of each of said first and second firearms and the firearm apparatus' external triggering.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for locating a wireless identity transmitter with a central server connected with one or more proximity broadcast receivers, such as stationary receivers or mobile devices operating as wireless receivers. The wireless identity transmitter may be a compact device configured to broadcast messages, such as through Bluetooth® advertisements, including an identification code. When within proximity, a proximity broadcast receiver may receive broadcast messages from the wireless identity transmitter and relay location information along with the wireless identity transmitter's identification code to a central server as sighting messages. The proximity broadcast receiver's own location may provide an approximate location for the wireless identity transmitter. The central server may process sighting messages, which may include signal strength information, to accurately locate the wireless identity transmitter.