Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention may include a caddy for securely storing aircraft pre-flight fuel testing equipment, including a handle, a first compartment configured to securely hold a fuel testing jar, and a second compartment configured to securely hold a fuel cap, wherein the first and second compartment openings are oriented toward the top of the caddy. Aspects of the present invention may also include a method of pre-flight fuel testing of an aircraft, including the steps of removing a fuel cap from the aircraft fuel tank and stowing the fuel cap from the aircraft fuel tank in a preflight fuel testing caddy, and removing a fuel testing jar from the preflight fuel testing caddy for fuel testing.

Abstract: A stationary communication unit is adapted to be mounted to a headwall of a healthcare facility and forward messages between a patient support apparatus and a nurse call system. The unit includes first and second transceivers. The first transceiver may use two different communication protocols and forward audio signals from a nurse call system to the patient support apparatus (and vice versa) using a first one of the communication protocols, and emit a beacon signal using the second communication protocol. The beacon signal is adapted to be detected by electronic devices positioned in the room. The second transceiver sends a first identifier to the patient support apparatus and the first transceiver sends a second identifier to any electronic devices positioned in the room. The communication unit may also forward sensor readings to the patient support apparatus and/or to a hospital network, either directly or via a mesh network.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for an unmanned sprinkler system for suppressing fires that includes one or more hoses, one or more pipes, and a plurality of piercing nozzles arrayed and extending downward along each of the one or more pipes. Each of the piercing nozzles comprise a plurality of water flow openings for providing a sprinkler effect that suppresses or extinguishes fires.

Abstract: A part marking system comprising a part marking assembly having a marking conveyor, a position verification member and a marking structure. The marking conveyor includes a first end and a second end. The position verification member is associated with the marking conveyor and is structurally configured to determine the position of a part on the marking conveyor. The marking structure includes a robotic arm positioned in proximity to the marking conveyor, that has a laser marking member at a working end thereof. The laser marking member is structurally configured to laser etch indicia onto a part on the marking conveyor. The robotic arm is structurally configured to move the laser marking member to the proper orientation based on the position of the part, to, in turn, laser etch indicia onto a part while the part is on the marking conveyor and moving on the marking conveyor between the first end and the second end.

Abstract: An article of protective clothing, such as a boot, for providing visibility to a wearer has at least one light source encased within a housing. The housing is integrated within the article of protective clothing. The article of protective clothing includes a light-permeable shield positioned over the encased light source in the housing. Also, the article of protective clothing has a power source functionally coupled to the light source. The shield has one or more protective properties equal to or greater than one or more protective properties of the protective clothing.

Abstract: Systems, methods and software products identify emerging issues from textual customer feedback. A message stream of customer feedback is received. The message stream includes a plurality of unstructured text messages from at least one homogeneous source. A time interval is established. The volume of text messages for the time interval is determined to establish a reference volume. The volume of text messages in subsequent time intervals is measured to establish a trend volume. The trend volume is compared to the reference volume to determine a volumetric change. At least one action is initiated in response to a volumetric change above a pre-determined threshold. At least one action is initiated in response to a volumetric change below a pre-determined threshold.

Abstract: Systems, methods and software products identify emerging issues from textual customer feedback. A message stream of customer feedback is received. The message stream includes a plurality of unstructured text messages from at least one homogeneous source. A time interval is established. The volume of text messages for the time interval is determined to establish a reference volume. The volume of text messages in subsequent time intervals is measured to establish a trend volume. The trend volume is compared to the reference volume to determine a volumetric change. At least one action is initiated in response to a volumetric change above a pre-determined threshold. At least one action is initiated in response to a volumetric change below a pre-determined threshold.

Abstract: Systems, methods and software products identify emerging issues from textual customer feedback. A message stream of customer feedback is received. The message stream includes a plurality of unstructured text messages from at least one homogeneous source. A time interval is established. The volume of text messages for the time interval is determined to establish a reference volume. The volume of text messages in subsequent time intervals is measured to establish a trend volume. The trend volume is compared to the reference volume to determine a volumetric change. At least one action is initiated in response to a volumetric change above a pre-determined threshold. At least one action is initiated in response to a volumetric change below a pre-determined threshold.

Abstract: The present invention is a transmission output shaft that combines a splined or keyed shaft and a yoke or cv-joint into a single unitary shaft. This combination makes for a longer axial length than a separate, individual shaft and yoke arrangement. The simplistic design and unitary construction makes for easy modification of the existing two-part shaft and yoke. The conventional shaft and yoke are removed and replaced with the unitary differential output shaft of the present invention. Various seals and bearing may or may not be used to enhance the overall performance and increase the life span of the jointed area. Due to its simple design and decreased number of parts, the present invention is more cost effective, has a greater reliability and reduces assembly cost because of its ease of installation.

Abstract: The present invention is a conversion kit to turn a new or used golf car from a conventional, two-wheel drive to a four-wheel drive vehicle. The four-wheel drive system can be engaged while static or while moving at any speed, forward or reverse. The kit has, in its simplest form, a CVT driven sheave adapter, a sprocket, and chain connecting to another sprocket. This combination drives a gear box which, in turn, rotates a drive shaft that connects to a differential. The differential transmits power to the previously non-driven set of wheels and thus turns the vehicle to four-wheel drive. The drive shaft may be made of a single shaft or may be multiple shafts coupled together depending upon the make and model of the golf car. The key advantages of this conversion kit are that it uses the existing drive train to accomplish its goal and is very cost effective and durable.