Abstract: The present disclosure includes litter platform support and positioning systems described generally comprising at least one lift column mounted to an interior floor in an emergency vehicle or structure. The lift column is connected to at least one support assembly, the at least one support assembly adapted to receive and position a litter assembly. In some implementations, the support assembly is connected to the lift column and adapted to independently adjust the litter assembly vertically, laterally, longitudinally, and rotate 360°. The litter platform support and positioning system further includes at least one individual motor associated with each lift column which is operatively connected to a drive screw to independently adjust and control the location of each support assembly to individually position a corresponding litter platform assembly.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine including a first and a second manifold coupled to exhaust ports of a first and a second plurality of cylinders to receive exhaust gas therefrom. The engine includes a first and a second pipe configured to receive the exhaust gas from the manifolds. The engine includes a collector including a first and second inlet coupled to the pipes and an outlet configured to receive a merged flow of the exhaust gas from the first and second pipe. The engine includes a catalyst configured to receive a merged flow of the exhaust gas from the outlet and treats the exhaust gas and a heater assembly configured to selectively supply heat energy to the exhaust gas from the first pipe and the second pipe. The heater assembly includes a connecting portion coupled to the collector.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method of collecting a tail section of a long product, such as an optical fiber cable, are provided. In the method, a lead wire from a tail spool is unwound, and the lead wire is fed through a flange of a main spool. The tail spool and the main spool have a common rotation axis. The lead wire is attached to the long product. The tail spool is rotated while holding the main spool stationary so as to wind the lead wire and the tail section onto the tail spool. The rotation of the tail spool is stopped, and the main spool and the tail spool are rotated together so as to wind the long product onto the main spool. Also provided are embodiments of a winding apparatus using the tail spool and a tail reel that includes the tail spool and a drive mechanism.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an adaptive data privacy platform that facilitates compliance with privacy laws and regulations, and compliance with organizational requirements within an organizational context. Other embodiments and implementations may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method of collecting a tail section of a long product, such as an optical fiber cable, are provided. In the method, a lead wire from a tail spool is unwound, and the lead wire is fed through a flange of a main spool. The tail spool and the main spool have a common rotation axis. The lead wire is attached to the long product. The tail spool is rotated while holding the main spool stationary so as to wind the lead wire and the tail section onto the tail spool. The rotation of the tail spool is stopped, and the main spool and the tail spool are rotated together so as to wind the long product onto the main spool. Also provided are embodiments of a winding apparatus using the tail spool and a tail reel that includes the tail spool and a drive mechanism.

Abstract: A representative enclosure includes: a base defining an interior configured to receive combustible materials, the base having an aperture defining an opening, which communicates with the interior, the opening being configured to receive therethrough the combustible materials; a spark screen configured to prevent access to the interior via the opening when in a closed position in which the spark screen engages the base, the spark screen being further configured to permit a flow of air into and out of the interior; and a wind shield, mounted to the base, having a shield portion extending upwardly from the base and disposed exterior to the spark screen, the shield portion being movable relative to the base.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes litter platform support and positioning systems described generally comprising at least one lift column mounted to an interior floor in an emergency vehicle or structure. The lift column is connected to at least one support assembly, the at least one support assembly adapted to receive and position a litter assembly. In some implementations, the support assembly is connected to the lift column and adapted to independently adjust the litter assembly vertically, laterally, longitudinally, and rotate 360°. The litter platform support and positioning system further includes at least one individual motor associated with each lift column which is operatively connected to a drive screw to independently adjust and control the location of each support assembly to individually position a corresponding litter platform assembly.

Abstract: A method for processing orders on an electronic trading platform is provided. The method includes receiving, via a graphical user interface, an order relating to a request to transact in a first debt instrument from a party; extracting information relating to the first debt instrument from the order; determining, using at least one curating model and the extracted information, a counterparty relating to a potential participant to the order in a counterparty database; and transmitting, via a communication network, the order to the counterparty. The method further includes receiving, via the communication network, a response relating to the order from the counterparty, the response including a transaction parameter; and displaying, via a graphical user interface, the response together with the corresponding counterparty.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method of collecting a tail section of a long product, such as an optical fiber cable, are provided. In the method, a lead wire from a tail spool is unwound, and the lead wire is fed through a flange of a main spool. The tail spool and the main spool have a common rotation axis. The lead wire is attached to the long product. The tail spool is rotated while holding the main spool stationary so as to wind the lead wire and the tail section onto the tail spool. The rotation of the tail spool is stopped, and the main spool and the tail spool are rotated together so as to wind the long product onto the main spool. Also provided are embodiments of a winding apparatus using the tail spool and a tail reel that includes the tail spool and a drive mechanism.

Abstract: A navigation graph may be generated by performing an Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) Conversion on machine-readable or machine-generated source information to generate a navigation graph in AST format with mappings back to original Data Labeling Sources for the source information. The Navigation Graph in AST format includes nodes connected by unidirectional arcs. Each arc is labeled by a cost of traversal and a probability of traversal. Outside entry points to the Navigation Graph in AST format and optimal paths through the Navigation Graph are identified by applying a Directed Graph Filtering Algorithm thereby producing an Optimized Navigation Graph in which the probability of traversal for one or more of the unidirectional arcs is based in part on user behavior information.

Abstract: A representative enclosure includes: a base defining an interior configured to receive combustible materials, the base having an aperture defining an opening, which communicates with the interior, the opening being configured to receive therethrough the combustible materials; a spark screen configured to prevent access to the interior via the opening when in a closed position in which the spark screen engages the base, the spark screen being further configured to permit a flow of air into and out of the interior; and a wind shield, mounted to the base, having a shield portion extending upwardly from the base and disposed exterior to the spark screen, the shield portion being movable relative to the base.

Abstract: A representative cleaning tool includes: a valve assembly having an inlet, a first outlet, a second outlet and an actuator, the inlet configured to receive a flow of water, the first outlet fluidly communicating with a first conduit, the second outlet fluidly communicating with a second conduit, and the actuator configured to selectively direct the flow of water from the inlet based on a position of the actuator; a mixing assembly fluidly communicating with the second conduit; a detergent reservoir fluidly communicating with the mixing assembly and configured to receive therein a supply of detergent, wherein, based on the actuator being in the second position, the valve assembly directs the flow of water to the mixing assembly, which draws a portion of the supply of detergent from the detergent reservoir and mixes the water and the detergent to form foam that is directed through the second conduit; and a handle configured to be gripped by a hand of a user, wherein the actuator is configured to be moved by the

Abstract: A representative cleaning glove includes: a body extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the body defining an interior cavity and an opening, the opening being positioned at the proximal end and communicating with the interior cavity, the body having a hand portion positioned at the distal end, an arm portion positioned at the proximal end, and a wrist portion positioned between the hand portion and the arm portion, the opening being configured to receive therethrough a hand of a user, and the interior cavity being configured to receive therein the hand of the user such that the hand is positioned within the hand portion of the body; a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from the hand portion; and a cuff positioned about the arm portion, the cuff defining about the arm portion of the body an annular channel configured to reduce an amount of liquid from flowing from the exterior of the body and onto the arm of the user, the annular channel being open towards the distal end of the body.

Abstract: A tool support strap is disclosed that has an inner, elastic core throughout the entire central segment of the strap with an elastomeric covering over the inner core. Encircling the elastic core is a self-centering shoulder pad. Adjustable straps are provided to adjust for the girth and the arm length of the user, which may be done through a central buckle, clip, or the like.

Abstract: A fan for generating an air current includes a body having an air inlet, and a nozzle connected to the body. The nozzle includes an interior passage and an air outlet from which the air flow is emitted from the fan. The interior passage extends about an opening or bore through which air from outside the nozzle is drawn by air emitted from the air outlet. The body includes a duct having a first end defining an air inlet of the duct and a second end located opposite to the first end and defining an air outlet of the duct, an impeller located within the duct for drawing the air flow through the duct, and a motor for driving the impeller. The second end of the duct protrudes from the body into the interior passage of the nozzle.

Abstract: A tool support strap is disclosed that has an inner, elastic core throughout the entire central segment of the strap with an elastomeric covering over the inner core. Encircling the elastic core is a self-centering shoulder pad. Adjustable straps are provided to adjust for the girth and the arm length of the user, which may be done through a central buckle, clip, or the like.

Abstract: The current invention is a temperature regulating cup holder that acts as a cooling, heating, or neutral temperature for the drink that it is holding. The Climate Cup has a switch that controls Hot, Cold, or Off/Neutral as the temperature of the liquid that it is holding. The Climate Holder also fits into any tradition cupholder. It has a heating and cooling means and consists of a base with a switch and a holder.

Abstract: A temperature-controlled integrated circuit configured with a secure data processing element, and method of manufacture of same, is disclosed. Specifically, the temperature-controlled integrated circuit, comprising a secure data processing element operable within a nominal operating range, is configured with a heat-transfer element which allows the secure data processing element to operate in an extended operating range.