Abstract: A charge port detector system may include a charger arm, a set of ultrasonic sensors carried by the charger arm, and one or more physical processors. The set of ultrasonic sensors may receive ultrasonic signals from one or more ultrasonic emitters of a charging target. Times at which the set of ultrasonic sensors received the ultrasonic signals may be obtained. The charger arm may be moved based on the times at which the set of ultrasonic sensors received the ultrasonic signals. The movement of the charger arm may align the charger arm to a charge port of the charging target.

Abstract: A charge port detector system may include a charger arm, a set of ultrasonic sensors carried by the charger arm, and one or more physical processors. The set of ultrasonic sensors may receive ultrasonic signals from one or more ultrasonic emitters of a charging target. Times at which the set of ultrasonic sensors received the ultrasonic signals may be obtained. The charger arm may be moved based on the times at which the set of ultrasonic sensors received the ultrasonic signals. The movement of the charger arm may align the charger arm to a charge port of the charging target.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus and method for protecting electronic devices against excessive heat build-up and particulate infiltration while implementing EMC shielding.

Abstract: A hard surface preparation device for use in the removal of membranes, paving materials, flooring, tiles, roofing materials, and other materials from relatively hard surfaces such as concrete. The device includes two frames; a base frame and a second frame pivotally mounted to the base frame. The base frame is coupled to a small tractor by means of mounting brackets. The mounting brackets are bolted or otherwise secured to a moveable, powered mounting plate which is coupled to the hydraulically powered arms of the tractor, thereby permitting the device to be raised or lowered like any other front-end implement used with such a tractor. A motor or power take off from the tractor drives an eccentric shaft mounted on the base frame. A sleeve fits over the eccentric shaft and transforms the elliptical movement of the shaft into a back and forth motion. A blade mounted to the second frame is also coupled to the sleeve and, therefore oscillates when the motor is turned on.

Abstract: Whole potatoes are optionally peeled and optionally preheated before cutting into strips. The strips are blanched in water before being dipped in an aqueous solution containing sodium chloride, dextrose and chelating agents. The strips are then blanched in steam before being dried in heated air. The partially dried strips are again treated with steam for a short time to blanch the strips, then parfried in oil, cooled for an extended period, and parfried a second time in oil. The strips are then frozen and packaged, ready for reconstitution by frying, oven or microwave rethermalization.