Abstract: A method of diagnosing a vehicle suspension includes applying a first force sequence across a first axle suspension and measuring a first response of the first axle suspension with at least one sensor on the vehicle to the first force sequence. The method also includes applying a second force sequence across the first axle suspension, measuring a second response of the first axle suspension with the at least one sensor on the vehicle to the second force sequence, and measuring a dynamic response of the first axle suspension when one of the first force sequence or the second force sequence is released. The method further includes determining a status of the first axle suspension based on at least one of the first response, the second response, or the dynamic response.

Abstract: A method of fuel consumption assistance includes enabling a suspension fuel range extension (SFRE) when it is determined that a vehicle is being operated during a low fuel driving event. The SFRE includes limiting a vehicle speed to a fuel tank flow angle (FTFA) speed limit, activating vehicle hazard lights, determining a vehicle stance of the vehicle, and adjusting the vehicle stance from a first vehicle stance to a second vehicle stance, such that adjusting the first vehicle stance to the second vehicle stance is configured to direct a flow of fuel within a fuel tank towards a fuel pump of the vehicle. Adjusting the first vehicle stance to the second vehicle stance includes activating at least one of a plurality of active chassis components to change at least one of a roll and/or a pitch of the vehicle.

Abstract: A sharp extractor has a ram that is actuatable to move from a disengaged position to an engaged position to dislodge a sharp from a medical device, and then return back to the disengaged position. With the medical device secured in axial alignment with the ram, the actuator is actuated to move to its engaged position, whereupon the sharp is detached from the medical device. The dislodged sharp is channeled directly into a medical waste container. Upon removing the sharp from the medical device, the medical device can be treated as standard medical waste, thereby reducing the cost associated with disposal of the medical device. With the volume of the sharp being greatly reduced as a result of removal from the relatively bulky medical device, the frequency of having to dispose the sharps can be greatly reduced, thereby further reducing cost associated with the disposal of the sharps.

Abstract: A sharp extractor has a ram that is actuatable to move from a disengaged position to an engaged position to dislodge a sharp from a medical device, and then return back to the disengaged position. With the medical device secured in axial alignment with the ram, the actuator is actuated to move to its engaged position, whereupon the sharp is detached from the medical device. The dislodged sharp is channeled directly into a medical waste container. Upon removing the sharp from the medical device, the medical device can be treated as standard medical waste, thereby reducing the cost associated with disposal of the medical device. With the volume of the sharp being greatly reduced as a result of removal from the relatively bulky medical device, the frequency of having to dispose the sharps can be greatly reduced, thereby further reducing cost associated with the disposal of the sharps.