Abstract: A working machine including a ground engaging structure and a propulsion system for moving the working machine via the ground engaging structure. A body is supported on the ground engaging structure, and a working arm is connected to the body and has a carriage at one end for receiving an attachment. A control system is provided for selectively and variably oscillating the carriage.

Abstract: An aero-optical disturbance measurement system includes a mirror supported by a gimbal for receiving a light beam from a light emitting source, reflecting the light beam to a first periscope fold mirror and therefrom reflecting the light beam directly to a second periscope fold mirror. A first concave off-axis paraboloid mirror receives the light beam reflected from second periscope fold mirror and therefrom a first fold mirror receives the light beam reflected directly from first concave off-axis paraboloid mirror. A second fold mirror receives the light beam reflected directly from the first fold mirror. A second concave off-axis paraboloid mirror receives the light beam reflected directly from second fold mirror which reflects the light beam to a fast steering mirror. A fine tracker camera coupled to an embedded processer receives portion of light beam from fast steering mirror. Embedded processor controls movement of fast steering mirror and gimbal.

Abstract: The aircraft includes a fuselage and at least one aerodynamic interface surface. It further includes a gimbaled mirror system which includes a mirror supported by a gimbal to receive a light beam from a light emitting source and reflect the light beam to a first periscope fold mirror. A wave front measuring system includes at least five reflective which reflects the light beam to a fast steering mirror. The fast steering mirror reflects the light beam directly to a beam splitter wherein the light beam is split into a transmitted portion and a reflected portion of the light beam.

Abstract: A method of weighing a load lifted by a lifting arm of a machine is disclosed and includes receiving a signal from an axle sensor, said signal representing a force exerted on an axle as a result of lifting the load, receiving a further signal from a further sensor, said further signal representing an angle or slope of the lifting arm relative to a chassis of the machine, and calculating, from the received signal and the received further signal, the weight of the load lifted by the lifting arm.

Abstract: A working machine comprising a ground engaging structure and a propulsion system for moving the working machine via the ground engaging structure. A body is supported on the ground engaging structure, and a working arm is connected to the body and has a carriage at one end for receiving an attachment. A control system is provided for selectively and variably oscillating the carriage.

Abstract: Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, a small form factor pluggable (SFP or SFP+) module may include an equalizer and a logic controller. The equalizer may be configured to receive data, provide signal information to a logic controller based on the received data, equalize the data based on equalization instructions received from the logic controller, and transmit the equalized data. The logic controller may be configured to transmit the signal information received from the equalizer receive programming instructions provide the equalization instructions to the equalizer based on the programming instructions, receive control inputs associated with the data, and provide status outputs based on the control inputs and the programming instructions. The SFP or SFP+ module may be configured to plug into a small form factor (SFF) host connector.

Abstract: Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, a small form factor pluggable (SFP or SFP+) module may include an equalizer and a logic controller. The equalizer may be configured to receive data, provide signal information to a logic controller based on the received data, equalize the data based on equalization instructions received from the logic controller, and transmit the equalized data. The logic controller may be configured to transmit the signal information received from the equalizer receive programming instructions provide the equalization instructions to the equalizer based on the programming instructions, receive control inputs associated with the data, and provide status outputs based on the control inputs and the programming instructions. The SFP or SFP+ module may be configured to plug into a small form factor (SFF) host connector.

Abstract: Two-layer tubing for housing an insert, comprising an extremely lubricious tubular inner layer and a tubular outer layer disposed radially outward of and surrounding the inner layer, wherein the co-efficient of friction of the inner layer is less than the co-efficient of friction of the outer layer. The outer layer consists essentially of a thermoplastic elastomer, preferably a polyolefin-based material, with a specific gravity averaging between about 0.91 and 0.97 g/cm3 and an MFI of 0.20-2.00 g/10 min. The inner layer consists essentially of an organosilicon compound with the empirical formula R2SiO, where R is an organic group. The inner layer is a copolymer consisting essentially of a polyethylene based material with a silicone-based additive to decrease the coefficient of friction to a point below that of the outer layer. The total material volume ratio of the outside layer to the inner layer is approximately 4:1.

Abstract: In general, the present invention discloses a landscape edging device for dividing distinct landscaping areas, comprising: a vertical barrier; a top portion disposed at the top of and integral to the vertical barrier; and an anchoring portion at the bottom and integral to the vertical barrier, wherein the anchoring portion in turn comprises: an offset channel formed from the vertical body and disposed on one side of the vertical body, wherein the offset channel comprises a first leg and a second leg; and an anchoring blade disposed on a second side of the vertical body and protruding from the intersection of the first leg and second leg.

Abstract: This is a portable exercise unit used in conjunction with a wheelchair that includes a frame, two rollers, and a tension control unit. The frame is adapted to fit over a wheelchair tire on one end and adapted to hold the two rollers on the other end. Each of the two rollers have a bearing in the center, one a non-directional bearing that is placed in the front of the frame and the other a clutch bearing that only turns in one direction placed in the back of the frame, and two axles, one for each roller with two washers on each axle. The roller assemblies are held in the frame with four clips. Also, within the frame there is a place provided for an adjustable tension control unit that includes an attachable felt pad.

Abstract: An intelligent sensor platform is provided with an architecture that takes advantage of a low cost microcontroller for overall sensor control. Outputs are all controlled directly by the microcontroller as are gains of signal processing amplifiers and thresholds for threshold detectors. The sensor can be remotely programmed using a remote control device or simple push button programming can be implemented. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.

Abstract: A connector for coupling a component to external circuitry, comprising a base, a guide for guiding the component along an axis towards the base, a first barb positioned to latch an edge of the component at a first distance along the axis from the base, and a second barb positioned to latch an edge of the component at a second distance along the axis from the base.

Abstract: A connector for coupling a component to external circuitry, comprising a base, a guide for guiding the component along an axis towards the base, a first barb positioned to latch an edge of the component at a first distance along the axis from the base, and a second barb positioned to latch an edge of the component at a second distance along the axis from the base.

Abstract: A control system (40) for a machine (10) which includes a load handling apparatus (14), the load (L) being moveable relative to a body (12) of the machine by the load handling apparatus (14), the machine (10) including a pivot (C) about which a tipping moment is produced by the load (L), the load handling apparatus (L) including an actuator (24) and being capable of moving the load (L) to a position at which the tipping moment is at a predetermined threshold value, the control system (40) including a sensor (30) to sense the tipping moment and in use, to provide an input to a controller (32), the controller (32) being responsive to the input to influence operation of the actuator (24) so that in the event that the sensor (30) senses that the value of the tipping moment is approaching the threshold value, the speed of movement of the load (L) is progressively reduced.

Abstract: A fire hydrant having a valve seat flange with an integral liner. In one embodiment, the fire hydrant includes a valve seat flange disposed between a standpipe and a hydrant shoe. The valve seat flange includes a standpipe neck defining internal threads to directly connect to the standpipe and a base flange to directly connect to the hydrant shoe. The liner includes an outer peripheral edge that is entrapped within the valve seat flange and an inner circumferential surface defining threads for receiving the valve seat of a valve assembly. The present invention also discloses a process of manufacturing a valve seat flange, including the steps of: (a) manufacturing the liner, (b) incorporating the liner into a core with the outer peripheral region of the liner exposed, (c) placing the integral core/liner into the valve seat flange mold and (d) forming the valve seat flange around the liner with the valve seat flange entrapping the outer peripheral region of the liner.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine (10) comprises a fan rotor (26) having a plurality of fan blades (24) and an apparatus (34) for detecting an impact on the fan blades (24). The apparatus (34) comprises speed sensors (48,48B) arranged to measure the speed of rotation of the fan rotor (26) and the turbine rotor (58) and to produce speed signals. A processor unit (40) analyses the speed signals to determine the angle of twist between the ends of the fan rotor (26). The processor unit (40) is arranged to analyse the angle of twist to determine if the angle of twist of the fan rotor (40) oscillates by more than a predetermined level from an average level. The processor unit (40) is arranged to produce a signal indicative of an impact to at least one of the fan blades (24) if the angle of twist oscillates by more than the predetermined level and sends a signal to an indicator device (44,46).

Abstract: An intelligent sensor platform is provided with an architecture that takes advantage of a low cost microcontroller for overall sensor control. Outputs are all controlled directly by the microcontroller as are gains of signal processing amplifiers and thresholds for threshold detectors. The sensor can be remotely programmed using a remote control device or simple push button programming can be implemented. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.

Abstract: An intelligent sensor platform is provided with an architecture that takes advantage of a low cost microcontroller for overall sensor control. Outputs are all controlled directly by the microcontroller as are gains of signal processing amplifiers and thresholds for threshold detectors. The sensor can be remotely programmed using a remote control device or simple. push button programming can be implemented.

Abstract: A computer-printable scored sheet for printing text on one surface. After printing, the excess material of the sheet is removed and the remaining portion of the sheet is folded into a container, secured together by parallel, pressure sensitive adhesive strips to form the blank into a container which an Optical Disk (OD) or Digital Versatile Disk (DVD) can be stored. A pattern for the OD blank includes a print area for a directory listing of files stored on the OD. Two sheets can be combined into a double-sleeve disk container. A customized software utility interacts with the sheet for controlling printing of the directory listing and providing a variety of options to users.