Abstract: A computer system is configured to access a set of coordinates, comprising geo-location coordinates and/or geo-fence coordinates, determine a presence and/or location of a first object with respect to the set of coordinates, determine if a trigger condition has occurred, if the trigger condition has occurred, access a geo-smart document comprising executable code, wherein the geo-smart document is accessed from a distributed synchronized database, dynamically configure the geo-smart document utilizing data accessed from sources different than the distributed synchronized database, verify the geo-smart document utilizing geo-location verification, access an endorsement policy, determining whether the geo-smart document has been successfully endorsed, if the geo-smart document has been successfully verified and has been successfully endorsed, cause a transaction to occur, record the transaction on the distributed synchronized database in association with a timestamp and validated geo-location data.

Abstract: A torque pulsated variable cam timing camshaft arrangement for a reciprocating piston, internal combustion engine is provided. The arrangement includes a sprocket. A torque pulsated phaser unit is operatively associated with the sprocket. A camshaft is operatively associated with the sprocket and the camshaft torsionally powers the phaser unit. The camshaft has a cam lobe engaged with a first cam follower for controlling a position of a spring biased valve. A spring biased second cam follower is engaged with the cam lobe providing a torsional input to the camshaft.

Abstract: An apparatus and its method of use locate a first piece of a two piece fastener assembly, for example a nut of a nut and bolt fastener assembly on a blind side of a fastener hole in a structure wall where the fastener hole on the blind side of the wall is not manually accessible or not easily manually accessible. The apparatus then holds the nut in alignment with the fastener hole enabling the bolt of the fastener assembly to then be inserted through the fastener hole from the structure exterior and connected to the nut in the interior of the structure.

Abstract: An apparatus and its method of use locate a first piece of a two piece fastener assembly, for example a nut of a nut and bolt fastener assembly on a blind side of a fastener hole in a structure wall where the fastener hole on the blind side of the wall is not manually accessible or not easily manually accessible. The apparatus then holds the nut in alignment with the fastener hole enabling the bolt of the fastener assembly to then be inserted through the fastener hole from the structure exterior and connected to the nut in the interior of the structure.

Abstract: A torque pulsated variable cam timing camshaft arrangement for a reciprocating piston, internal combustion engine is provided. The arrangement includes a sprocket. A torque pulsated phaser unit is operatively associated with the sprocket. A camshaft is operatively associated with the sprocket and the camshaft torsionally powers the phaser unit. The camshaft has a cam lobe engaged with a first cam follower for controlling a position of a spring biased valve. A spring biased second cam follower is engaged with the cam lobe providing a torsional input to the camshaft.

Abstract: A positioner for an internal combustion engine in which a piston is positioned by a vibrational work piece, establishing a position set point of the vibrational work piece relative to a stationary work piece or hollow sleeve. The piston, when acted upon by oscillatory vibrations of the vibrational work piece moves towards the position set point with energy provided by cyclical vibrations of the vibrational work piece. The movement of the piston selectively directs fluid to flow from a first chamber to a second chamber and vice versa, moving the control sleeve relative to the piston, such that the position set point is obtained when the piston is centered or at null position within the control sleeve. The vibrational work piece may be moved relative to the stationary work piece.

Abstract: A VCT phaser having a mechanical feedback in which no elaborate sensors and its concomitant electronic control loop is required. The phaser has center mounted spool valve controlling the flow of control fluid such that when a command positions the same at a predetermined position, passages within the phaser adjusts to a desired position through the mechanical feedback.

Abstract: A drive system for an internal combustion engine including an endless chain connecting a drive sprocket on a crankshaft to a driven sprocket on a camshaft. The drive system is comprised of at least one balance shaft and a torsion bar. The balance shaft has a first end for connection to the drive sprocket and a center bore. The torsion bar is located within the center bore of the balance shaft. The torsion bar has a first end for connection to the drive sprocket and a second end fixedly attached to the inner end of the center bore. The torsion bar absorbs torsional vibrations and isolates torsional vibrations due to inertia of the balance shaft caused by the crankshaft. Bearings are located between the first end of the torsion bar and the center bore of the balance shaft, to center the torsion bar within the balance shaft.

Abstract: Power transmission chains (10, 40, 60) which are suitable for automotive uses as well as other uses and which have a reduced susceptibility to wear and corrosion, in which such chains (10, 40, 60) are constructed to include a plurality of sets (12, 14) of links (11, 13) joined at overlapped ends (11a, 13a) thereof by a pivot (16) including at least one ceramic joint component (16), such as a pivot means (16). Such chains (10) also include means (18a, 18b) to drivingly engage sprocket teeth (37) of a sprocket drive (35).

Abstract: A VCT phaser having a mechanical feedback in which no elaborate sensors and its concomitant electronic control loop is required. The phaser has centerly mounted spool valve controlling the flow of control fluid such that when a command positions the same at a predetermined position, passages within the phaser adjusts to a desired position through the mechanical feedback.

Abstract: In a VCT system, the rotor of a phaser is integral to a shaft such as a camshaft. The lobes on the camshaft are also integral to the camshaft. The axial dimension and the radial dimension of the resultant rotor-cam shaft-cam lobes combination is reduced.

Abstract: In a VCT system, the rotor of a phaser is irreversibly connected to a shaft such as a cam shaft for reducing the physical dimension of the phaser. The physical dimension includes the axial dimension and the radial dimension.