Abstract: Systems and methods described herein include implementation of road surface-based localization techniques for advanced vehicle features and control methods including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), lane drift detection, passing guidance, bandwidth conservation and caching based on road data, vehicle speed correction, suspension and vehicle system performance tracking and control, road estimation calibration, and others.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein include implementation of road surface-based localization techniques for advanced vehicle features and control methods including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), lane drift detection, passing guidance, bandwidth conservation and caching based on road data, vehicle speed correction, suspension and vehicle system performance tracking and control, road estimation calibration, and others.

Abstract: Disclosed is a protective cover configured for covering a limb, the protective cover including an upper portion formed of a first non-rigid material; and a lower portion formed of at least one semi-rigid second material. Further disclosed is a protective cover configured for covering a limb, the protective cover including an upper portion formed of a first non-rigid material; and a lower portion formed of said first non-rigid material and at least one second semi-rigid material.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a steering command of a vehicle is provided. A deadband value based on a current state of a transporter is applied to a roll compensated steering command to control steering of the vehicle. A gain is applied to a steering command to control steering of the vehicle.

Abstract: A compact and highly portable combination pressure swing adsorption apparatus and product gas conservation device for medical use, to produce efficiently a gas with a high concentration of oxygen and to deliver the oxygen concentrated gas to a user at selectable times and in selectable doses, in which the operating components are detachably mounted together as a single unit.

Abstract: A tea bag (1) including a sealed pouch (30) having an internal tag (50) disposed inside the sealed pouch or nestled between the lobes (31a, 31b) of a multi-lobed pouch (3). The internal tag containing text (60), or other message comprised of letters, words, images, symbols or other indicia imprinted thereon or created using a cut-out technique. When the sealed pouch becomes wet and translucent, the text, or other message, is revealed to a user.

Abstract: A turbine for generating power has a rotor chamber, a rotor rotatable about a central axis within the rotor chamber, and at least one nozzle for supplying a fluid from a fluid supply to the rotor to thereby drive the rotor and generate power. The flow of the fluid from the nozzle exist is periodically interrupted by at least one flow interrupter means, thereby raising a pressure of the fluid inside the nozzle. A thermo-dynamic cycle is also disclosed including a compressor, a first turbine downstream of the compressor, a heat exchanger located downstream of the first turbine and operable to reject heat from the cycle to another thermodynamic cycle, an evaporator downstream of the heat exchanger and a second turbine downstream of the evaporator and upstream of the compressor.

Abstract: A multiple fluid flow controller valve device having radially disposed a number of valves and a central rotary shaft with cam surfaces functioning as the valve controller to open and close the valves in the desired sequence.

Abstract: A compact compressor including one or more heads. Each of the compressor heads is configured with at least one of the intake and output valves incorporated into the piston head. The compact compressor also has a cylinder with a reduced mass, increased surface area, and metal to metal contact with the housing for greater dissipation of heat generated by the compressor.

Abstract: A multiple fluid flow controller valve device having radially disposed a number of valves and a central rotary shaft with cam surfaces functioning as the valve controller to open and close the valves in the desired sequence.

Abstract: A towing dolly has a pair of supports between which a pair of wheels of a disabled vehicle may be cradled, the supports being carried by rails on which respective pairs of rocker arms are pivotally mounted. Each rocker arm carries a dolly support wheel and a mounting adapted to that a hydraulic jack may be positioned between the pair of rocker arms of each rail. Upon actuation of the hydraulic jack the rails and thus the wheel engaging supports are raised relative to the axles of the dolly wheels, thereby raising the wheels of a disabled vehicle cradled on the supports. A locking device is carried by each rocker arm for cooperating with a respective hold-down block on the rails after the rocker arm has been pivoted by actuation of the hydraulic jack so that the hydraulic jack may be removed while the disabled vehicle is towed.

Abstract: In a multi-piece rim arrangement having a tapered base member and an associated tire bead seat band, the bead seat band is constructed to prevent tire inflation if the rim is improperly assembled. Included is a portable puller tool, adaptable to existing rim assemblies, that functions to pull the bead seat band against the lock ring of the multi-piece rim arrangement with sufficient force to insure proper positioning of the various rim members and establish air tight integrity with a mounted tire.

Abstract: In a multi-piece rim arrangement having a tapered base member and an associated tire bead seat band, the bead seat band is constructed to prevent tire inflation if the rim is improperly assembled. Included is a portable puller tool, adaptable to existing rim assemblies, that functions to pull the bead seat band against the lock ring of the multi-piece rim arrangement with sufficient force to insure proper positioning of the various rim members and establish air tight integrity with a mounted tire.

Abstract: A spline lubricating device comprises a capsule defining a chamber filled with lubricating fluid on one end of a splined shaft. The splined shaft and lubricating capsule is inserted into an internally splined member which contains a centrally disposed slinger, and a plunger mounted in the slinger for engaging the capsule for releasing the fluid from the lubricating capsule with the slinger directing the fluid to the spline teeth.

Abstract: An articulated handle comprises a firm arm pivotally mounted on a stationary support and a second arm pivotally mounted on the first arm to pivot perpendicular relative to pivotal movements of the first arm. A lever is also pivotally mounted on the support and a connecting rod is pivotally interconnected between the lever and the second arm. The valve stems of adjacent control valves are operatively connected to the first arm and to the lever, respectively, whereby movement of the handle in one direction will actuate one valve and movement of the handle in a second, perpendicular direction will reciprocate the other valve.

Abstract: In a multi-piece rim arrangement having a tapered base member and an associated tire bead seat band, the bead seat band is constructed to prevent tire inflation if the rim is improperly assembled. Included is a portable puller tool, adaptable to existing rim assemblies, that functions to pull the bead seat band against the lock ring of the multi-piece rim arrangement with sufficient force to insure proper positioning of the various rim members and establish air tight integrity with a mounted tire.