Abstract: A carbon fiber rock bolt including: an outer carbon fiber rope including a series of tow fibers; and an inner core material. As the tension on the rock bolt increases beyond a predetermined limit, the inner core material undergoes a spatial compression, whilst the angle of twist in the carbon fiber rope strands decreases, resulting in extension of the carbon fiber rock bolt, replicating the ductility seen in steel rock bolts.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and non-transitory computer readable memory for geospatial correlation. For instance, a method may include: obtaining a plurality of records, wherein each record has a key value that points to the record in a database, and each of the plurality of records includes at least data for an observation of an entity; and generating an index based on the plurality of records. The generating the index may include: determining a plurality of observations based on the plurality of records, an observation including a device identifier and time-and-geolocation data for a record of the plurality of records; encoding the plurality of observations into a plurality of spacetime hashes; and forming a search data structure of the index for a plurality of key values based on the plurality of spacetime hashes, wherein the search data structure groups subsets of the plurality of spacetime hashes.

Abstract: A device includes a bevel pinion meshed to a bevel ring in rigid fixation with a pinion gear engaged with a slew ring to control rotation of the slew ring. A rotation sensor provides an electrical output corresponding to a rotational position of an input gear of the rotation sensor. A reduction gearing system interposes the bevel ring and the input gear of the rotation sensor. The gearing reduction system provides a reduction ratio enabling the rotation sensor to determine rotational position of the slew ring.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool is provided which may be useful for functions relating to firearms and explosives. The multipurpose tool may include a variety of tools and features while maintaining a compact form. For example, the multipurpose tool may include a blade positioned in a pocket defined between a handle and a body member which define a hook configuration. Elongate members may be rotatably connected to the multipurpose tool and may include a base member with a cam surface and one or more detents which cooperate with a spring follower to hold the elongate member in either or both of an operational position or a storage position. A receiving aperture may be received in a jaw of a pair of pliers, and configured to receive an accessory member. Further, a sleeve may store a bit on the side of a handle and may be retained in the sleeve by a displaceable button.

Abstract: A solid-state anemometer mounted to an upper location of a load boom and detecting a wind speed reading at the upper location on the load boom. A wireless transmitter communicatively coupled to the solid-state anemometer and obtains the wind speed reading and wirelessly transmits the same to a receiver.

Abstract: Aspects of securely assigning new authorized users to networked equipment for the purposes of gaining entry into that equipment or accessing valuable data from that equipment are addressed. High security access key fobs are assigned to individual users and serve as proxies for their identities. A new user creation fob or other secure two-factor authentication method is used to verify the identity of a newly enrolled or newly modified user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for streaming of a video game process executing on the streaming source device, whose graphics and audio are captured and transmitted over the network connection to a streaming sink device, which renders and plays them for consumption by the user. The streaming sink device captures the user's inputs and transmits them over the peer to peer network connection to the streaming sink device, which sends them to the video game process. These processes allow the user to see, hear, and interact with the video game session from the streaming sink device, even though the video game process is executed on the streaming source device.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixture comprising substituted 3-phenyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazoles The present invention relates to fungicidal mixtures comprising at least one substituted 3-phenyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazoles (compounds I) and at least one active compound II in a weight ratio of from 100:1 to 1:100; to a method for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi using mixtures of at least one compound I and at least one compound II in a weight ratio of from 100:1 to 1:100; to the use of mixtures comprising compounds I and compounds II for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi; to agrochemical compositions comprising these mixtures; and to agrochemical compositions further comprising seed.

Abstract: A specimen retrieval system of simplified construction. The system is configured for use during laparoscopic surgery to assist in the retrieval and removal of tissue.

Abstract: A process for the remediation of contaminated particulate materials by the addition of an environmentally benign, carbonaceous fuel source in low concentration to enable or enhance smoldering combustion. The process may be applied to both in situ and ex situ treatments. In an ex situ smoldering process for the remediation of contaminated particulate materials in a continuous manner, contaminated feed is introduced near the top of a treatment unit and treated product emerges near the bottom. A smoldering front is maintained in the unit, fed by the fuel in the contaminated particulate material and a supply of combustion-supporting gas, such as air.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool is provided which may be useful for functions relating to firearms and explosives. The multipurpose tool may include a variety of tools and features while maintaining a compact form. For example, the multipurpose tool may include a blade positioned in a pocket defined between a handle and a body member which define a hook configuration. Elongate members may be rotatably connected to the multipurpose tool and may include a base member with a cam surface and one or more detents which cooperate with a spring follower to hold the elongate member in either or both of an operational position or a storage position. A receiving aperture may be received in a jaw of a pair of pliers, and configured to receive an accessory member. Further, a sleeve may store a bit on the side of a handle and may be retained in the sleeve by a displaceable button.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool is provided which may be useful for functions relating to firearms and explosives. The multipurpose tool may include a variety of tools and features while maintaining a compact form. For example, the multipurpose tool may include a blade positioned in a pocket defined between a handle and a body member which define a hook configuration. Elongate members may be rotatably connected to the multipurpose tool and may include a base member with a cam surface and one or more detents which cooperate with a spring follower to hold the elongate member in either or both of an operational position or a storage position. A receiving aperture may be received in a jaw of a pair of pliers, and configured to receive an accessory member. Further, a sleeve may store a bit on the side of a handle and may be retained in the sleeve by a displaceable button.

Abstract: A specimen retrieval system includes a bag having a flexible basket with an opening configured for receiving a tissue specimen, an elongate tail extending from the flexible basket, a primary loop attached to a proximal end of the tail opposite the flexible basket, and a string encircling the flexible basket and extending therefrom along the tail and terminating exterior of the proximal end of the tail, the string being operable to close the opening of the flexible basket. The system also includes an outer cannula having a distal end and a proximal end with a cannula handle located at the proximal end of the outer cannula, the outer cannula configured to receive the bag therein via the distal end of the outer cannula, with the tail of the bag, the primary loop and a portion of the string extending out of the proximal end of the outer cannula.

Abstract: A smart vend motor is described which may be deployed in a standard snack and candy vending machine, a coin and bill dispensing machine, or the like. Each smart vending motor has a local smart control able to determine if its corresponding smart vending motor has been selected for energization from a signal sent to multiple vend motors. This smart controller can also control operation of multiple additional devices, such as LEDs to light products, consumer information displays, and product drop detectors. In some applications, vending of multiple vend motors at the same time is supported.