Abstract: A multispectral imaging device and system is provided. The multispectral imaging device includes a light emitting diode (LED) array including a plurality of LEDs configured to sequentially emit light towards a target object to be scanned, each of the LEDs being configured to emit a differing wavelength from one another; a scanning hood configured to house the LED array; a luminosity sensor configured to capture luminosity data of each light emitted by the plurality of LEDs and reflected from the target object; a printed circuit board (PCB) configured to provide electronic connections and mounting surfaces for the LED array and the luminosity sensor; a housing configured encase the PCB; and a trigger configured to initiate operation of the LED array.

Abstract: Manufactures and methods implement wear components containing a subsurface underlying incipient failure indicator, machinery parts including at least one wear component containing a subsurface underlying incipient failure indicator, and mechanical systems including at least one machinery part including at least one wear component containing a subsurface underlying incipient failure indicator. An elastomeric seal has one or more failure indicators including a spectrally distinguishable element and/or molecule from operating-native constituent matter of a mechanical system underlying at one or more subsurface distances, including at least one subsurface distance within an incipient failure region. Abrasive wear of an elastomeric seals can expose subsurface strata having failure indicators embedded therein, each exposure causing a spectrally distinguishable element and/or molecule to mingle with lubricant of the mechanical system.

Abstract: Methods for preparing durable hydrophobic, oleophobic, and anti-icing coatings by applying a composition that comprises a lacquer binder, one or more types of particles having a size of about 30 microns to about 225 micron, and one or more types of particles modified with hexamethyldisilazane, polydimethylsiloxane or silanizing agents are set forth, along with the resulting coatings and methods of their use.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for creating spill-proof or spill-resistant surfaces through the use of hydrophobic or oleophobic (H-SH) edges, borders and/or boundaries that contain the water and other liquids within the inside edges, borders and/or boundaries. Also described herein are spill-proof/spill-resistant surfaces. Liquid (e.g., water and other aqueous solutions/suspensions) heights of 3-6 mm on a level planar surface can be sustained by such edges, borders and/or boundaries. The H-SH borders can be created on glass, metal, wood, plastic, and concrete surfaces.

Abstract: Highly durable hydrophobic, oleophobic, and anti-icing coatings and methods of their preparation and use are described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of preparing durable hydrophobic, oleophobic, and anti-icing coatings on a substrate comprising the application of a binder containing particles to the substrate and the application of hydrophobic and oleophobic particles to the binder. In the resulting coating, the particles applied with the binder are primarily distributed within and coated by the binder and the hydrophobic/oleophobic particles are distributed on or at the exposed surface where they can interact with liquids.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for creating spill-proof or spill-resistant surfaces through the use of hydrophobic or oleophobic (H—SH) edges, borders and/or boundaries that contain the water and other liquids within the inside edges, borders and/or boundaries. Also described herein are spill-proof/spill-resistant surfaces. Liquid (e.g., water and other aqueous solutions/suspensions) heights of 3-6 mm on a level planar surface can be sustained by such edges, borders and/or boundaries. The H—SH borders can be created on glass, metal, wood, plastic, and concrete surfaces.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for creating spill-proof or spill-resistant surfaces through the use of hydrophobic or oleophobic (H-SH) edges, borders or/and boundaries that contain the water and other liquids within inside the edges, borders and/or boundaries. Also described herein are spill-proof/spill-resistant surfaces. Liquid (e.g., water and other aqueous solutions/suspension) heights of 3-6 mm on a level planar surface can be sustained by such edges, borders and/of boundaries. The H-SH borders can be created on glass, metal, wood, plastic, and concrete surfaces.

Abstract: A controller for varying flow rate of a fluid from a fixed displacement pump is provided. The controller includes a pump speed control gear set, a ratio control pump, and a relief valve. The pump speed control gear set includes a sun gear configured to be driven by a prime mover, a planet carrier including one or more planet gears meshed with the sun gear, and a ring gear meshed with the planet gears. The ring gear is configured to connect to an input shaft of the fixed displacement pump. The ratio control pump includes a stationary body, and a rotor coupled to the planet carrier of the pump speed control gear set. The rotor is configured to co-act with the body to pump fluid. The relief valve is connected to the ratio control pump and configured to restrict fluid egress from the ratio control pump.

Abstract: Highly durable hydrophobic, oleophobic, and anti-icing coatings and methods of their preparation and use are described herein.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for creating spill-proof or spill-resistant surfaces through the use of hydrophobic or oleophobic (H—SH) edges, borders and/or boundaries that contain the water and other liquids within the inside edges, borders and/or boundaries. Also described herein are spill-proof/spill-resistant surfaces. Liquid (e.g., water and other aqueous solutions/suspensions) heights of 3-6 mm on a level planar surface can be sustained by such edges, borders and/or boundaries. The H—SH borders can be created on glass, metal, wood, plastic, and concrete surfaces.

Abstract: Highly durable hydrophobic, oleophobic, and anti-icing coatings and methods of their preparation and use are described herein.

Abstract: A controller for varying flow rate of a fluid from a fixed displacement pump is provided. The controller includes a pump speed control gear set, a ratio control pump, and a relief valve. The pump speed control gear set includes a sun gear configured to be driven by a prime mover, a planet carrier including one or more planet gears meshed with the sun gear, and a ring gear meshed with the planet gears. The ring gear is configured to connect to an input shaft of the fixed displacement pump. The ratio control pump includes a stationary body, and a rotor coupled to the planet carrier of the pump speed control gear set. The rotor is configured to co-act with the body to pump fluid. The relief valve is connected to the ratio control pump and configured to restrict fluid egress from the ratio control pump.

Abstract: A controller is provided for varying gear ratios in a transmission system including at least one planetary gear train disposed within a housing. The controller includes a ratio control gear set, a ratio control pump, and a relief valve. The ratio control gear set includes a sun gear, a planet carrier, and a ring gear. The planet carrier is configured to rotatably connect to an output shaft of an engine. The ring gear is configured to mesh with a sun gear of the planetary gear train. The ratio control pump includes a body configured to rigidly connect to the housing, and a rotor rigidly coupled to the sun gear of the ratio control gear set. The rotor is configured to co-act with the body to pump fluid. The relief valve is configured to restrict fluid egress from the ratio control pump.