Abstract: A collaborative information virtual assistant and a project management system which provides seamless data management, information retrieval and project forecasts to assist with project management in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, the system includes a job-site specific virtual assistant that uses voice technology to help facilitate project workflows.

Abstract: A device for holding a golf putter on a golf bag to facilitate retrieval thereof for use by a player, generally consisting of an elongated member having a length longer than the length of the shaft portion of the putter, insertable in the interior of the bag, having means defining an opening for receiving the shaft portion of the putter therethrough, and providing a surface for resting the head portion of the putter thereon when the shaft portion is inserted through such opening.

Abstract: A drivetrain protection and management system (DPMS) monitors and determines individual wheel speeds to detect wheel spin and slip conditions on a drive axle. Wheel spin is caused by low surface friction, excessive input torque, lack of inter-axle differential and differential locks, excessive operating temperatures, or poor driving techniques. When wheel spin or slip exceeds a threshold, the DPMS automatically controls input torque to the drive axle by controlling engine or retarder torque. In addition to monitoring wheel speeds, the DPMS monitors other vehicle characteristics such as engine torque/speed, transmission ratio, transmission output speed, vehicle speed, throttle position, for example. The DPMS monitors and stores these vehicle characteristics over time and generates a data output that summarizes a history of vehicle operating conditions. The DPMS can communicate this data output real time during vehicle operation, which can be used by a fleet to maximize vehicle performance.

Abstract: A drivetrain protection and management system (DPMS) monitors and determines individual wheel speeds to detect wheel spin and slip conditions on a drive axle. Wheel spin is caused by low surface friction, excessive input torque, lack of inter-axle differential and differential locks, excessive operating temperatures, or poor driving techniques. When wheel spin or slip exceeds a threshold, the DPMS automatically controls input torque to the drive axle by controlling engine or retarder torque. In addition to monitoring wheel speeds, the DPMS monitors other vehicle characteristics such as engine torque/speed, transmission ratio, transmission output speed, vehicle speed, throttle position, for example. The DPMS monitors and stores these vehicle characteristics over time and generates a data output that summarizes a history of vehicle operating conditions. The DPMS can communicate this data output real time during vehicle operation, which can be used by a fleet to maximize vehicle performance.

Abstract: A golf ball holder comprising a member having a hook section attachable to the wearing apparel of a user thereof, including a pair of leg portions, and a tray section formed integrally with and projecting laterally from a leg portion of the hook section, the tray section having an upper surface provided with least one recess for receiving and supporting a golf ball therein, having a surface engageable by a ball supported in the recess in an interference-fit relation, and the recess having an opening extending to an underside of the tray section of sufficient cross sectional area to permit a portion of a finger of the user to be inserted therethrough and dislodge a ball supported in the recess to propel the ball into the hand of the user cupped around the tray section.

Abstract: A carburetor choke valve or plate is interconnected to a fast idle cam mechanism by linkage having a lost motion permitting continued operation of the fast idle cam subsequent to the choke plate attaining a wide open position.

Abstract: A carburetor has an eccentrically mounted fast idle cam the axis of rotation of which is moved by an engine intake manifold vacuum actuated servo to automatically decrease throttle valve fast idle position as soon as the engine obtains a running condition from a cold engine start.

Abstract: The choke valve or plate of an automotive type carburetor is provided with a solenoid operated mechanism to positively close the choke plate during engine cranking operations below predetermined temperature levels to assure uniform cold engine starts, a bimetallic coiled spring varying the position of the choke plate as a function of the temperature levels, the solenoid operated mechanism being ineffective to move the choke plate above a predetermined starting temperature.

Abstract: An automotive type carburetor has a choke plate or valve that falls by gravity or is moved by airflow from a closed engine cranking position to a variable number of cold engine running partially closed positions as a function of the differential force between a bimetallic coiled spring and a modulating spring, the positions being independent of engine intake manifold vacuum.

Abstract: An upper sleeve retainer for use on pneumatically driven rivet cutting devices or the like wherein a cutting chisel fits into an upper sleeve in the barrel of the device and is impacted by a driven piston. The retainer includes a sleeve which is quickly detachably secured to the outer end of the barrel and has an inwardly extending flange which extends in front of and prevents the upper sleeve from leaving the barrel. Because the outer diameter of the piston is larger than the inner diameter of the upper sleeve, both the piston and upper sleeve remain in the barrel if the device is triggered.

Abstract: A variable area venturi carburetor has a wall movable by a servo controlled by venturi-like control vacuum to vary the area and thereby change airflow capacity and fuel flow; a tapered fuel metering rod is attached to the wall and cooperates with a stationary fuel jet; during cold engine operation, a temperature responsive device progressively blocks the flow of the control vacuum as the temperature decreases, to permit higher ported manifold vacuum also acting on the servo to open the venturi wider to change the fuel metering signal while withdrawing the fuel metering rod, to provide a change in richness. Return to normal temperature causes the control vacuum to bleed the ported manifold vacuum to the control vacuum level.