Abstract: A controller for controlling a pneumatic control valve (PCV) in a central tire inflation system (CTIS). The controller includes an electronic processor having an electrical input for receiving a supply-side pressure signal. The electronic processor is configured to control a first control valve (VINSS) to generate a pneumatic control signal for changing an operating state of a pneumatic control valve (PCV). The electronic processor also monitors the supply-side pressure signal and identifies a change in the operating state of the pneumatic control valve (PCV) in dependence on a change in the supply-side pressure. The electronic processor is configured to output a first valve close signal upon determining that the pneumatic control valve (PCV) has changed operating state. Also provided is a CTIS incorporating a controller; to a vehicle; and to a method of controlling a pneumatic control valve (PCV).

Abstract: A kit of parts for playing a tag game in low-light conditions includes first and second base markers, first and second plurality of team identifiers, and first and second plurality of batons. The base markers, team identifiers and the batons emit light.

Abstract: A trolley includes a body and a side block coupled to the body via a pivot arm and a spring. An adjustment knob adjusts a position of the side block relative to the body. A first plurality of rollers are coupled to the body and roll along a first roller recess on a first side of a length of a cap channel. A second plurality of rollers are coupled to the side block and roll along a second roller recess on a second side of the length of the cap channel. A first welding torch bracket positions a welding torch at a first interface between the first side of the length of the cap channel and a first deck sheet as the trolley traverses the length of the cap channel.

Abstract: A central tire inflation system (CTIS) for a vehicle includes a reservoir for supplying air to the vehicle tires, a pressure sensor for monitoring air pressure in the reservoir, a compressor for supplying compressed air along a first flow path to the reservoir, a compressor timer for monitoring the run-time of the compressor, a dryer disposed on the first flow path for drying air supplied by the compressor, a purging system for routing air through the dryer along a second flow path to purge liquid from the dryer, and a controller for controlling the flow of air in the CTIS.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85N946 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X85N946 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85N946 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85N946, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85N946 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85N946 and methods of using maize variety X85N946 are disclosed.

Abstract: An internal floating roof for a storage tank includes a rim, a first plurality of girders, including a first girder, a second plurality of girders, including a second girder, a deck sheet, a first cap channel, a second cap channel, and a pontoon coupled to the first girder. The first plurality of girders extend in a first direction across the rim, wherein the first plurality of girders comprises a first girder. The second plurality of girders extend in a second direction, cross-wise to the first direction. The deck sheet is disposed on a first top surface of the first girder and a second top surface of the second girder. The first cap channel is coupled to a first top channel of the first girder. The first cap channel comprises a first foot configured to press a first edge of the deck sheet against the first top surface of the first girder. The first foot is welded to the deck sheet along a first length of the first cap channel.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80N507 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X80N507 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80N507 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X80N507, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80N507 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80N507 and methods of using maize variety X80N507 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85P995 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X85P995 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85P995 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85P995, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85P995 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85P995 and methods of using maize variety X85P995 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85N946 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X85N946 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85N946 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85N946, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85N946 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85N946 and methods of using maize variety X85N946 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85N954 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X85N954 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85N954 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85N954, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85N954 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85N954 and methods of using maize variety X85N954 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85N942 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X85N942 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85N942 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85N942, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85N942 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85N942 and methods of using maize variety X85N942 are disclosed.

Abstract: According to the embodiments provided herein, a photovoltaic device can have an energy side configured to be exposed to a light source. The photovoltaic device can include an absorber layer. The absorber layer can include a first surface facing the energy side and a thickness defined between the first surface and a second surface. The absorber layer can include mercury having a mole fraction y, cadmium having a mole fraction (1?y), and tellurium. The mole fraction y of the mercury can vary through the thickness of the absorber layer with distance from the first surface of the absorber layer.

Abstract: A control system (10, 19, 185C) for a vehicle (100), the system comprising a processing means (10, 19) arranged to receive, from terrain data capture means (185C) arranged to capture data in respect of terrain ahead of the vehicle by means of one or more sensors, terrain information indicative of the topography of an area extending ahead of the vehicle (100), wherein the terrain information comprises data defining at least one 2D image of the terrain ahead of the vehicle, wherein the processing means (10, 19) is configured to: perform a segmentation operation on image data defining one said at least one 2D image and identify in the image data edges of a predicted path of the vehicle; calculate a 3D point cloud dataset in respect of the terrain ahead of the vehicle based on the terrain information; determine the 3D coordinates of lateral edges of the predicted path of the vehicle by reference to the point cloud dataset, based on the coordinates of edges of the predicted path identified in the 2D image, to dete

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH48YG and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH48YG with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH48YG through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH48YG or a locus conversion of PH48YG with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85N943 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X85N943 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85N943 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85N943, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85N943 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85N943 and methods of using maize variety X85N943 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH48YD and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH48YD with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH48YD through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH48YD or a locus conversion of PH48YD with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH48YB and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH48YB with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH48YB through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH48YB or a locus conversion of PH48YB with another maize variety.

Abstract: A device includes a base configured to be coupled to a storage segment of a pipe support assembly. The device also includes an arm configured to be coupled to the base. The arm is configured to provide lateral support to a pipe when the pipe is disposed in a storage area adjacent to a first portion of the storage segment. The arm is also configured to move in a horizontal direction from a first location in which an end of the arm is disposed at a first horizontal distance from the storage segment to a second location in which the end of the arm is disposed at second horizontal distance from the storage segment when a force greater than or equal to a predetermined level is applied to the arm.

Abstract: A computer system for facilitating communications between users is configured for: (A) receiving, from a first user, one or more user watch area attributes; (B) using the one or more user watch area attributes to define a watch area; (C) receiving, from a second user, a message associated with a geographical location; (D) determining whether the geographical location is located within the user watch area; (E) at least partially in response to determining that the geographical location is located within the user watch area, subscribing the first user to a thread of messages that includes the message; and (F) dynamically adjusting a shape of the user watch area based, at least in part, on a factor selected from a group consisting of: (1) a number of message postings within the user watch area; and (2) a population density of an area that is within the user watch area.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85M507 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X85M507 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85M507 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85M507, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85M507 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85M507 and methods of using maize variety X85M507 are disclosed.