Abstract: The invention is a battery clamshell plate comprising a plurality of laminate layers stacked and connected together. The laminate layers may be made of printed circuit board (PCB). The laminate layers may have cut outs to house battery cells, of which the battery cells are connected to the battery clamshell plate by friction or mechanical means. The invention considers strategies to minimize weight and to ensure resistance to shock and vibration failures. This invention also considers air cooling in between cells.

Abstract: A valve comprising a valve body and a gate. The valve body defines a valve port and a guide channel. The gate is configured to slide along the guide channel between an open and closed configuration. A guide assembly within the guide channel of the valve comprises a track mounted in the guide channel, a gap defined between the guide channel and the track, a barrier covering the gap, and a cured adhesive within the gap.

Abstract: A valve and a method of manufacturing the valve with an adjustable guide assembly is disclosed. The valve comprises a valve body, a gate, and a guide assembly. The valve body defines a valve port and a guide channel. The gate is configured to slide along the guide channel in the valve body between open and closed configurations. The guide assembly comprises a track and a seat. The track comprises an adjustment plate coupled to the track. The adjustment plate of the track is mounted in the guide channel to seal a portion of the gate slideably captured in the guide channel. The seat engages and seals the gate in the closed configuration.

Abstract: The invention is a battery clamshell plate comprising a plurality of laminate layers stacked and connected together. The laminate layers may be made of printed circuit board (PCB). The laminate layers may have cut outs to house battery cells, of which the battery cells are connected to the battery clamshell plate by friction or mechanical means. The invention considers strategies to minimize weight and to ensure resistance to shock and vibration failures. This invention also considers air cooling in between cells.

Abstract: The invention is a battery clamshell plate comprising a plurality of laminate layers stacked and connected together. The laminate layers may be made of printed circuit board (PCB). The laminate layers may have cut outs to house battery cells, of which the battery cells are connected to the battery clamshell plate by friction or mechanical means. The invention considers strategies to minimize weight and to ensure resistance to shock and vibration failures. This invention also considers air cooling in between cells.

Abstract: A clamshell plate for a battery pack is configured to facilitate connection via adhesive to a plurality of battery cells. The clamshell plate includes: an exterior surface; a recess within the clamshell plate for accommodating a battery cell therein; a channel extending around at least a portion of an inner diameter of the recess in which adhesive can be accommodated to secure the clamshell plate to the battery cell; a manifold opening into the channel; and a vent hole from the channel to the exterior surface of the clamshell plate. A battery pack and a method can employ the clamshell plate.

Abstract: Examples described herein generally relate to a computer device including a memory, and at least one processor configured to partition application files for multiple users of the computer device. The computer device creates a per-user location for a first user when installing an application package to an installation location. The application package includes a plurality of files for an application that are read-only for the first user. The computer device projects, via one or more filter drivers, installed package files from the installation location into the per-user location. The computer device receives a modification to the plurality of files for the application projected into the per-user location. The computer device writes at least one modified file into the per-user location. The computer device loads, during execution of the application by the first user, the at least one modified file from the per-user location for the first user.

Abstract: Examples described herein generally relate to a computer device including a memory, and at least one processor configured to partition application files for multiple users of the computer device. The computer device creates a per-user location for a first user when installing an application package to an installation location. The application package includes a plurality of files for an application that are read-only for the first user. The computer device projects, via one or more filter drivers, installed package files from the installation location into the per-user location. The computer device receives a modification to the plurality of files for the application projected into the per-user location. The computer device writes at least one modified file into the per-user location. The computer device loads, during execution of the application by the first user, the at least one modified file from the per-user location for the first user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device (lock status module) that comprises a status indicator, a power source connected to the status indicator, and a microcontroller having a wireless communication module configured to control the status indicator in response to a status of the lock switch that is installed in a lock box, and a built-in battery holder mounted on the microcontroller.

Abstract: Examples described herein generally relate to a computer device including a memory, and at least one processor configured to partition application files for multiple users of the computer device. The computer device creates a per-user location for a first user when installing an application package to an installation location. The application package includes a plurality of files for an application that are read-only for the first user. The computer device projects, via one or more filter drivers, installed package files from the installation location into the per-user location. The computer device receives a modification to the plurality of files for the application projected into the per-user location. The computer device writes at least one modified file into the per-user location. The computer device loads, during execution of the application by the first user, the at least one modified file from the per-user location for the first user.

Abstract: A vehicle comprises: a plurality of seating assemblies, each seating assembly including an exterior surface, an interior beneath the exterior surface, a pressured supply of liquid sanitizer disposed within the interior, and at least one valve in fluid communication with the pressurized supply of liquid sanitizer that opens to allow liquid sanitizer to be dispensed onto the exterior surface. Each of the at least one valve are selectively positionable to and from an open position where the liquid sanitizer flows through the valve to allow liquid sanitizer to be dispensed onto the exterior surface and a closed position where the liquid sanitizer cannot flow through the valve. A controller, configured to receive instructions from a user interface, communicates with each of the at least one valve to cause any particular valve to move to and from the open position and the closed position.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting system is provided that includes an invisible light source generating invisible light in a region proximate to a seated passenger in the vehicle, an invisible light sensor configured to receive the invisible light reflected from one or more objects in the region, a reading lamp configured to illuminate visible light to the region proximate to the passenger seated in the vehicle, and a controller detecting a presence of reading material in the region based on the reflected invisible light, and controlling the reading lamp to activate the light source when reading material is detected in the region.

Abstract: A fishing rod shield for use on a fishing vessel. The fishing rod shield protects fishing rods while also providing improved safety to the fishing vessel. The fishing rod shield includes a rod protector and a cover positioned over the rod protector. The rod protector includes a plurality of openings through which a fishing rod may be at least partially inserted and easily removed. The shield includes an anti-slip or other safety surface to provide improved safety on the fishing vessel.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a fuel line attachment. In one example, a system comprises a fuel line attachment assembly comprising a fixed portion and a movable portion, wherein the movable portion is shaped to slide along a recess of the fixed portion in response to a vehicle collision.

Abstract: A center console for a vehicle includes a bin having a sidewall that defines an inner cavity. The sidewall has an interior surface and an exterior surface. A lid is rotatably coupled to the bin. The lid is operable between a lowered position enclosing the inner cavity and a raised position. The lid includes a body having a bottom surface. A support member is disposed on the bottom surface of the body. The support member includes a protrusion and a bumper. The protrusion and the bumper are coupled together via a connector.

Abstract: An apparatus allows for the distribution of air over a wider range of area. That apparatus includes a telescoping duct assembly, having an inner duct section received for sliding movement in an outer duct section, a receiver in the inner duct section, an elongated port in the outer duct section and an air register held in the receiver and projecting through the elongated port.

Abstract: A vehicle comprising: a seating assembly; and a console disposed proximate the seating assembly. The console comprises a disinfection apparatus. The disinfection apparatus comprises a housing to accept items to be disinfected, and a source of ultraviolet radiation configured to emit ultraviolet radiation into the housing. In embodiments, the housing comprises a light guide operably coupled to at least one of a base and a lid, the light guide accepting the ultraviolet radiation from the source of the ultraviolet radiation and guiding the ultraviolet radiation within an interior chamber. In embodiments, the source of ultraviolet radiation is a light emitting diode configured to emit electromagnetic radiation having a peak intensity within a wavelength range of 200 nm to 300 nm.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback with a frame assembly having first and second portions. A primary structure extends between the first and second portions and defines a seating surface. A secondary structure extends between the first and second portions. A retractor mechanism is disposed on one of the first and second portions and is selectively positionable in an unlocked, a locked, or a pre-tensioned position.

Abstract: A center console for a vehicle includes a bin having a sidewall that defines an inner cavity. The sidewall has an interior surface and an exterior surface. A lid is rotatably coupled to the bin. The lid is operable between a lowered position enclosing the inner cavity and a raised position. The lid includes a body having a bottom surface. A support member is disposed on the bottom surface of the body. The support member includes a protrusion and a bumper. The protrusion and the bumper are coupled together via a connector.

Abstract: A vehicle comprising: a seating assembly; and a console disposed proximate the seating assembly. The console comprises a disinfection apparatus. The disinfection apparatus comprises a housing to accept items to be disinfected, and a source of ultraviolet radiation configured to emit ultraviolet radiation into the housing. In embodiments, the housing comprises a light guide operably coupled to at least one of a base and a lid, the light guide accepting the ultraviolet radiation from the source of the ultraviolet radiation and guiding the ultraviolet radiation within an interior chamber. In embodiments, the source of ultraviolet radiation is a light emitting diode configured to emit electromagnetic radiation having a peak intensity within a wavelength range of 200 nm to 300 nm.