Abstract: An impact detection system for a vehicle includes an in-vehicle information capture device for vehicle monitoring having at least one sensor to capture input information in relation to at least one measurable parameter relating to the vehicle, and a mobile computing device operating a software application with an impact detection algorithm to detect an impact based on the information sensed by the in-vehicle information capture device and when an impact is detected, to push an electronic notification of the impact detection to a third-party system.

Abstract: A modular acoustic system for use to perform acoustic testing on an object across an entire audible spectrum with enhanced efficiency and acoustic capabilities is provided. The acoustic system includes an acoustic device having a housing to store a horn assembly with a plurality of transducers, an amplification and power distribution device with an amplifier electrically coupled to the horn assembly of the acoustic device, and a controller operably connected to the amplification and power distribution device. The controller is designed to transmit a plurality of noise signals over a network to the amplifier of the amplification and power distribution device to enable the plurality of transducers of the acoustic device to generate a plurality of acoustic waves across the entire audible spectrum.

Abstract: An elevator system is provided that includes a car guiderail, a first counterweight guiderail, a second counterweight guiderail, an elevator machine, a first guiderail mount and a second guiderail mount. The elevator machine includes a frame, a motor, a brake and a sheave. The first guiderail mount structurally connects the frame to the first and the second counterweight guiderails. The second guiderail mount structurally connects the frame to the car guiderail independent of the first guiderail mount.

Abstract: An apparatus for thermal conductance measurement includes a first heater assembly having a beam, a platen disposed at an end of the beam, and a heating element and a Resistance Temperature Device (RDT) disposed on the platen. The embodiment further includes a second heater assembly having a second beam, a second platen disposed at an end of the second beam, and a second heating element and a second Resistance Temperature Device (RDT) disposed on the platen. A test rig is also included, and the first heater and second heater assembly are mated to the test rig and separated by a gap length.

Abstract: A brake assembly for an elevator traction machine is disclosed. The brake assembly may include a rotating element, a fixed element mounted in operational association with the rotating element and a positioning device connected to the fixed element. The positioning device may additionally magnetically interface with the rotating element to facilitate centering of the fixed element relative to the rotating element.

Abstract: An elevator system is provided that includes a car guiderail, a first counterweight guiderail, a second counterweight guiderail, an elevator machine, a first guiderail mount and a second guiderail mount. The elevator machine includes a frame, a motor, a brake and a sheave. The first guiderail mount structurally connects the frame to the first and the second counterweight guiderails. The second guiderail mount structurally connects the frame to the car guiderail independent of the first guiderail mount.

Abstract: An adjustable suspension apparatus and method. One embodiment provides a substrate mounting apparatus that provides the ability to mount the apparatus on a substrate and move the location of a suspended object in at least a substantial two-dimensional planar area. One embodiment allows the suspended object to be moved vertically, laterally, and tilted or leveled with respect to the substrate by merely sliding one or more components of the apparatus from one place to another on the apparatus, without moving the components of the apparatus mounted on the substrate. One embodiment includes a laterally extending element, a peaked or inverted-peaked structure, and interconnecting supports providing for mounting of the laterally extending element to the substrate and sliding support for laterally slidable members.

Abstract: A brake assembly for an elevator traction machine is disclosed. The brake assembly may include a rotating element, a fixed element mounted in operational association with the rotating element and a positioning device connected to the fixed element. The positioning device may additionally magnetically interface with the rotating element to facilitate centering of the fixed element relative to the rotating element.

Abstract: An adjustable suspension apparatus and method. One embodiment provides a substrate mounting apparatus that provides the ability to mount the apparatus on a substrate and move the location of a suspended object in at least a substantial two-dimensional planar area. One embodiment allows the suspended object to be moved vertically, laterally, and tilted or leveled with respect to the substrate by merely sliding one or more components of the apparatus from one place to another on the apparatus, without moving the components of the apparatus mounted on the substrate. One embodiment includes a laterally extending element, a peaked or inverted-peaked structure, and interconnecting supports providing for mounting of the laterally extending element to the substrate and sliding support for laterally slidable members.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microtesting rig for measuring mechanical properties of small specimens. The rig includes a microsized specimen positioned on a mounting block, an interchangeable contact tip connected with an actuator and configured for contact with the microsized specimen, and a magnifying imaging system for imaging the microsized specimen. The contact tip may be a fiber platen for compression testing or a fiber grip for tension testing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process of preparing particulate products, the process comprising the steps of (i) printing a liquid precursor of a non-metal particulate onto or into a collecting substrate and (ii) recovering non-metal particulates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a jetting process for the production of flakes with uniform size distribution to be used in pigments comprising the steps of ejecting molten metal from a jet head and collecting droplets of metal on a solid collecting substrate or collecting droplets of metal in or on a collecting substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a jetting process for the production of flakes with uniform size distribution to be used in pigments comprising the steps of ejecting molten metal from a jet head and collecting droplets of metal on a solid collecting substrate or collecting droplets of metal in or on a collecting substrate.

Abstract: Process for producing a low volatility metal flake pigment composition, which comprises milling metal powder in a non-aqueous, non-hydrocarbon, low volatility milling fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rapid recirculation based integrity testing of porous material and to an apparatus and system for performing the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microtesting rig for measuring mechanical properties of small specimens. The rig includes a microsized specimen positioned on a mounting block, an interchangeable contact tip connected with an actuator and configured for contact with the microsized specimen, and a magnifying imaging system for imaging the microsized specimen. The contact tip may be a fiber platen for compression testing or a fiber grip for tension testing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a jetting process for the production of flakes with uniform size distribution to be used in pigments comprising the steps of ejecting molten metal from a jet head and collecting droplets of metal on a solid collecting substrate or collecting droplets of metal in or on a collecting substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process of preparing stained particulates of glass, partially crystalline glass or glass-like amorphous inorganic materials, the process comprising staining particulates of glass, partially crystalline glass or glass-like amorphous inorganic materials that have no dimension greater than 2000 ?m.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of preparing flakes, the process comprising the steps of: (i) applying a masking agent to a portion of a collecting substrate to provide a masked portion and an unmasked portion of the collecting substrate; (ii) applying a flake precursor to the unmasked portion of the collecting substrate to provide a plurality of flakes attached to the collecting substrate; and (iii) recovering the flakes. The invention also relates to: flakes obtained by said process; a pigment comprising said flakes; a surface coating comprising said flakes; and a use of said flakes as a pigment.