Abstract: A wash basin (2) includes a bowl unit (4) and a skirt (6) that supports the bowl unit. The bowl unit (2) is made mainly or entirely of metal and the skirt (6) is made mainly or entirely of a moulded thermoplastic material. The skirt (6) includes a peripheral rim (28) that is located beneath an edge portion (29) of the bowl unit to support that bowl unit, and the bowl unit (4) and the skirt (6) are bonded together.

Abstract: A waste disposal apparatus for disposing of waste materials using aerobic decomposition includes a decomposition chamber, a waste inlet configured to admit waste materials into the decomposition chamber, a water feed system configured for supplying feed water to the decomposition chamber and a drain system configured for draining drain liquid from the decomposition chamber. The apparatus also includes a sensing system configured to sense the volume VF of feed water supplied to the decomposition chamber and the volume VD of drain liquid drained from the decomposition chamber, and a computing device that is configured to determine the quantity of waste material processed by the waste disposal apparatus from the sensed volumes VF and VD.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus is deployed at a cloud network, and includes a plurality of data nodes, a receiver circuit, and an aggregation circuit. The receiver circuit is coupled to the plurality of data nodes and is configured to receive downtime records from a plurality of industrial machines, and to selectively route the downtime records to selected ones of the plurality of data nodes based upon a predetermined criteria. Each of the plurality of data nodes comprises a control circuit and a memory. Each control circuit is configured to, in parallel with the other control circuits, to further populate the downtime records with other data related to the operation of the machines, determine one or more time windows for each of the records, and divide the records according to the time windows.

Abstract: A production line is organized into one or more of zones. One or more production orders to produce products in a continuous sequence at a production line is accepted. A plurality of production factors associated with the production orders is analyzed to produce an operating schedule for the production line. The operating schedule, when followed at each zone of the production line, is effective to produce the plurality of products in the continuous sequence. Industrial machines in each of the zones are operated according to the schedule.

Abstract: A wash basin (2) includes a bowl unit (4) and a skirt (6) that supports the bowl unit. The bowl unit (2) is made mainly or entirely of metal and the skirt (6) is made mainly or entirely of a moulded thermoplastic material. The skirt (6) includes a peripheral rim (28) that is located beneath an edge portion (29) of the bowl unit to support that bowl unit, and the bowl unit (4) and the skirt (6) are bonded together.

Abstract: The example embodiments are directed to a system and method for detecting operating patterns within a manufacturing process. In one example, the method may include receiving machine data from the manufacturing process and contextual information associated with the manufacturing process including a plurality of dynamic contextual attributes that change over time, determining KPIs for different permutations of the manufacturing process, where each KPI permutation is associated with a plurality of values for the plurality of dynamic contextual attributes, respectively, automatically detecting an operating pattern within the manufacturing process based on the determined KPIs and automatically detecting one or more values of the plurality of dynamic contextual attributes linked to the detected operating pattern, and outputting information about the detected operating pattern and the values of the plurality of dynamic contextual attributes linked to the detected operating pattern for display.

Abstract: A production line is organized into one or more of zones. One or more production orders to produce products in a continuous sequence at a production line is accepted. A plurality of production factors associated with the production orders is analyzed to produce an operating schedule for the production line. The operating schedule, when followed at each zone of the production line, is effective to produce the plurality of products in the continuous sequence. Industrial machines in each of the zones are operated according to the schedule.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus is deployed at a cloud network, and includes a plurality of data nodes, a receiver circuit, and an aggregation circuit. The receiver circuit is coupled to the plurality of data nodes and is configured to receive downtime records from a plurality of industrial machines, and to selectively route the downtime records to selected ones of the plurality of data nodes based upon a predetermined criteria. Each of the plurality of data nodes comprises a control circuit and a memory. Each control circuit is configured to, in parallel with the other control circuits, to further populate the downtime records with other data related to the operation of the machines, determine one or more time windows for each of the records, and divide the records according to the time windows.

Abstract: A waste disposal apparatus for disposing of waste materials using aerobic decomposition includes a decomposition chamber, a waste inlet configured to admit waste materials into the decomposition chamber, a water feed system configured for supplying feed water to the decomposition chamber and a drain system configured for draining drain liquid from the decomposition chamber. The apparatus also includes a sensing system configured to sense the volume VF of feed water supplied to the decomposition chamber and the volume VD of drain liquid drained from the decomposition chamber, and a computing device that is configured to determine the quantity of waste material processed by the waste disposal apparatus from the sensed volumes VF and VD.

Abstract: A grease trap (1) device for trapping waste material including water and fats, oils and/or greases (FOGs), and for removing at least some of the FOGs from the water. The device includes a first receptacle (3) having a storage volume (31) for storing waste material in a manner that enables FOGs to float on the surface of the water; an inlet (9) for receiving waste material into the first receptacle; a drain (49) having an inlet (47) positioned to capture FOGs floating at and/or near the surface of the water, and an outlet (51) positioned for transferring waste material out of the storage volume; a valve (53) for controlling the flow of waste material through the drain; an outlet (15) enabling cleaned water to exit the first receptacle; and at least one heat exchanger unit (57,59) arranged to remove heat from the waste material stored in the first receptacle.

Abstract: Provided is a method and system for detecting changes in models applied to analyze time series data. A method includes receiving at a processor a data stream transmitted from a sensor configured to measure an operating parameter of a component being monitored, wherein the data stream comprises at least time series data. The method also includes analyzing the data stream to identify a sequence of interest in the time series data, searching metadata stored separately for an appropriate model to apply to the time series data, and selecting the appropriate model. Information about the selected appropriate model is carried forward with the time series data.

Abstract: A tap including a body; a valve including a first part which is fixed to the body and a second part arranged for limited rotation with respect to the first part; and a handle fixed to the second part, said handle including a housing mounted over at least a part of the valve, said housing including first and second blocking members; and the body, and/or a part of the tap fixed to the body, includes third and fourth blocking members; the first blocking member arranged to engage with the third blocking member to limit rotation of the handle in a first direction; the first blocking member arranged to engage the fourth blocking member to limit rotation of the handle in the second direction; the second blocking member arranged to engage with one of the third and fourth blocking members to limit rotation of the handle in one of the first and second directions; the first, second, third and fourth blocking members located within the housing.

Abstract: A dispensing system includes a dispensing device and a container of fluid to be dispensed. The dispensing device includes a fluid flow tube through which the fluid can flow from the container to an outlet, a valve that controls the flow of fluid through the tube, and a control system that actuates the valve to dispense fluid at predetermined intervals. The container includes an RFID tag having an ID number associated uniquely with the container, and the control system includes an RFID reader configured to read the ID number of the container. The control system includes a memory device that stores the ID numbers of containers that have been used previously and is configured to provide an alarm signal when it senses the ID number of a container that has been used previously.

Abstract: A waste disposal apparatus, for disposing of waste materials using aerobic decomposition, includes a decomposition chamber (14) including a waste inlet (34) for receiving waste materials, a waste outlet (70) for discharging waste materials from the chamber after aerobic decomposition thereof, and a sieve element (16) located within the decomposition chamber between the inlet and the outlet. A load sensor (90) is provided for sensing the quantity of waste material within the decomposition chamber, the load sensor configured to sense the load supported by the sieve element (16).

Abstract: A waste disposal apparatus, for disposing of waste materials using aerobic decomposition, includes a decomposition chamber having a waste inlet for receiving waste materials, and a closure member for closing the inlet and sealing the decomposition chamber. The apparatus includes a stirrer for stirring waste materials in the chamber, and a waste outlet for discharging waste materials from the chamber after aerobic decomposition thereof.

Abstract: A waste disposal apparatus, for disposing of waste materials using aerobic decomposition, includes a decomposition chamber having a waste inlet for receiving waste materials, and a closure member for closing the inlet and sealing the decomposition chamber. The apparatus includes a stirrer for stirring waste materials in the chamber, and a waste outlet for discharging waste materials from the chamber after aerobic decomposition thereof.

Abstract: A dispensing system (2) for a grease degrading enzyme fluid includes a container (20) for fluid to be dispensed, a fluid flow tube (30) for allowing fluid to flow from the container to an outlet (36), and an electrically operated valve (32) for controlling the flow of fluid through the tube. The system also includes a control circuit (42) for actuating the valve (32) to dispense fluid at predetermined intervals and a battery (44) for supplying power to the valve and the control circuit.

Abstract: A method for integrating assets of an automated system includes defining base services of the automated system. A directory of assets within the automated system is provided. A common name space associated with each asset in the directory is also provided. Each asset in the directory is linked using the common name space. The assets are integrated by extending at least one asset to another asset to perform a base service of the automated system.

Abstract: A method for controlling access to a system is provided. The method includes creating a role tree including a plurality of privileges, creating a resource tree including a plurality of resources, assigning at least one role for at least one resource to a user, and evaluating the plurality of privileges of the user for a requested service access based on at least one of a user role assignment, a user resource assignment, and a location of a device used by the user to request the service access.

Abstract: A drain connector includes a fixed unit (2) having a first drain conduit for permanent attachment to a drain pipe and a detachable unit (6) having a second drain conduit for attachment to a removable appliance (8). The fixed unit (2) includes a first drain connector element (36) and the detachable unit includes a second drain connector element (18) for detachable connection with the first drain connector element. The fixed unit (2) further includes a closure member (44) that is adjustable between an opened condition and a closed condition in which it substantially closes the first drain conduit, to prevent the passage of rodents through the conduit.