Abstract: A high voltage training system is provided comprising a high voltage training device in connection with one or more energized lines, and configured to detect a trigger event involving the interaction of a user with the energized lines, modulating/regulating current output in response, and engage one or more of an alert from an alert system, whereby the training system aids in the behavioral modification of the user in a training scenario. A trigger event comprises an event occurring between a user and the energized lines, or contact between a grounding conductor and the energized lines. An alert comprises one or more of an audible alarm, a visual indicator of alarm, or an electrical current (of less than 20 mA) emitted from the energized lines and contacted with the skin of the trainee engaged with the training system.

Abstract: A high voltage training system is provided comprising a high voltage training device in connection with one or more energized lines, and configured to detect a trigger event involving the interaction of a user with the energized lines, modulating/regulating current output in response, and engage one or more of an alert from an alert system, whereby the training system aids in the behavioral modification of the user in a training scenario. A trigger event comprises an event occurring between a user and the energized lines, or contact between a grounding conductor and the energized lines. An alert comprises one or more of an audible alarm, a visual indicator of alarm, or an electrical current (of less than 20 mA) emitted from the energized lines and contacted with the skin of the trainee engaged with the training system.

Abstract: A device for hanging objects in an automobile including an elongated substantially rigid rod with a plurality of hanging element attachment points. A rod attachment portion removably attaches the rod to the head-rests of an automobile seat and supports it in a substantially horizontal position behind the automobile seat. A rod attachment loop is configured to loop around the grab handles or clothing hooks of the automobile side interior and support the rod in a second configuration. A plurality of hanging elements are removably attached to the plurality of hanging element attachment points. In an alternate embodiment, the rod is extendable from a first length to a second length, thereby accommodating variable widths of automobile interiors. The rod may further include a first, second, and third side along its length wherein each of the first and second sides includes at least two of the plurality of hanging element attachment points.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for trailer alignment including a clamping mechanism configured to rigidly and removably clamp to a neck of a trailer hitch ball. An arm arrangement is rotatably attached to the clamping mechanism. The arm arrangement configured to extend from the clamp arrangement to beyond an edge of a tow vehicle. A mirror may be attached to the arm arrangement and configured to provide a view of the trailer hitch ball from the inside of the tow vehicle. A sight rod may be attached to the clamping device and configured to bend in response to a trailer coupler approaching the trailer hitch ball at a predetermined distance from a selectable angle. The clamping mechanism may include a pair of opposed jaws configured to adjustably clamp between a range of about 0.8 and about 1.5 inches.

Abstract: An apparatus for encapsulating a connection of a pipe for transporting a fluid is provided. The apparatus includes a first section having at least one electrocoil surface operable to sealingly engage a surface of the pipe. The apparatus further includes a second section having at least one electrocoil surface operable to sealingly engage the surface of the pipe. The second section operably sealable to the first section to encapsulate a portion of the pipe and the connection of the pipe. The apparatus further includes at least one terminal mounted on at least one of the first and second sections. The terminal operable to energize the electrocoil surfaces of the first and second sections to electrofuse the electrocoil surfaces of the first and second sections to the surface of the pipe.

Abstract: An apparatus for encapsulating a connection of a pipe for transporting a fluid is provided. The apparatus includes a first section having at least one electrocoil surface operable to sealingly engage a surface of the pipe. The apparatus further includes a second section having at least one electrocoil surface operable to sealingly engage the surface of the pipe. The second section operably sealable to the first section to encapsulate a portion of the pipe and the connection of the pipe. The apparatus further includes at least one terminal mounted on at least one of the first and second sections. The terminal operable to energize the electrocoil surfaces of the first and second sections to electrofuse the electrocoil surfaces of the first and second sections to the surface of the pipe.

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for use with a surface of an implement, such as the grip of a golf club, is disclosed that provides one or more of the advantages mentioned herein, such as the capability to protect, wipe, and clean the grip of a golf club. The exemplary apparatus includes an outer cover and an absorbent member. The outer cover includes a top and a bottom portion, an interior surface, an opening formed at the bottom portion of the outer cover, an internal volume defined as the volume bordered by the interior surface of the outer cover and the opening of the outer cover, and an exterior surface. The absorbent member is positioned within the internal volume of the outer cover and is operable to receive the surface through the opening of the outer cover.

Abstract: A positioning system for remote operation of hopper doors of a railway car is provided including a radio frequency controller and a hydraulic drive system. The positioning system for each hopper car is supplied with pneumatic power from the locomotive. Pneumatic power is converted to electric power for the controller and hydraulic power for the door drives. The electrical power is a 12 volt DC system provide by a standard battery, which is charged by an alternator driven by an air motor. An air operated hydraulic pump is also connected to the pneumatic power source to supply hydraulic pressure to a valve manifold connected to a series of solenoid operated hydraulic valves. The solenoid operated hydraulic valves are, in turn, connected to hydraulic cylinders which operate doors on railway hopper/ballast or other type cars. The controller includes a receiver for receiving signals from a remote transmitter and operator station.

Abstract: A large two axle rear dump off-highway vehicle comprising a main frame section, a tilting dump body, a cab section, a radiator section, front wheels providing steering for the vehicle, and rear wheels providing a driving power for the vehicle.

Abstract: Curable isocyanate prepolymers have been made in which all or a portion of the available isocyanate terminal groups have been reacted with a secondary amine-containing silane monomer having two trialkoxy silane groups.

Abstract: Methods of bonding between thermoplastic or thermosetting resins and inorganic oxide substrates are improved by providing to the resin/inorganic oxide interface as an adhesion promoter a combination of (a) a copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated organic monomer and an unsaturated organosilane containing hydrolyzable groups; and (b) a monomeric hydrolytically reactive organosilane.

Abstract: Bonding between thermoplastic resins and inorganic oxide substrates is improved by providing to the resin/inorganic oxide interface as an adhesion promoter a combination of (a) a copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated organic monomer and an unsaturated organosilane containing hydrolyzable groups; and (b) a monomeric hydrolytically reactive organosilane.

Abstract: Copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated organic monomer and an unsaturated organosilane monomer is stabilized against viscosity increase and gelation by the addition thereto of a monomeric hydrolytically reactive compound chosen from the group consisting of (i) monomeric hydrolytically reactive organosilanes and (ii) trialkyl orthoformates; and an alkyl alcohol.

Abstract: Novel compounds comprising organic copolymer or terpolymer backbones having pendent hydrolyzable organosilicon groups bonded thereto, are disclosed. Treatment of inorganic oxide surfaces with the novel compounds renders them adherent to and/or compatible with resinous media.