Abstract: A forklift includes a carriage that has one or more forks. A drop camera assembly is coupled to the forklift. The drop camera assembly includes a drop camera. The drop camera is configured to move from a retracted position to an extended position. The drop camera is located proximal to the forks when in the retracted position. The drop camera is positioned away from the carriage when in the extended position so as to image one or more obstacles under the forks of the carriage. The drop camera assembly further includes a carriage camera that is secured to the carriage. The carriage camera is configured to show alignment of the forks relative to a pallet or other object to be handled by the forklift.

Abstract: A scrubs returns cabinet for a hospital allows workers to return surgical garment tops and bottoms. A cabinet housing has a loading door leading to a return port through which the customer places the soiled scrub suit after entering customer identification information. The scrubs fall into a collection area and are dispersed by a diverter into the collection area. Additionally, a compacting paddle compacts the accumulating scrubs to utilize more of the collection area and accommodate more dirty scrubs before the collection area needs to be emptied. The scrubs are compressed by the compactor after being dispersed by the diverter.

Abstract: A robotic shuttle system includes a rack system and one or more shuttles. The rack system includes a rack and a shuttle frame. The rack has storage locations for containers containing items. The shuttle frame has rails disposed along the rack. The shuttle includes a powertrain, container transfer mechanism, and a robot arm. The power train is configured to move the shuttle along the rails of the rack and on a surface outside of the rack system. The container transfer mechanism is configured to transfer the containers between the rack and the shuttle. The robot arm extends from the shuttle to transfer the items between one of the containers on the shuttle and a container in a container holder of the shuttle.

Abstract: A scrubs returns cabinet for a hospital allows workers to return surgical garment tops and bottoms. A cabinet housing has a loading door leading to a return port through which the customer places the soiled scrub suit after entering customer identification information. The scrubs fall into a collection area and are dispersed by a diverter into the collection area. Additionally, a compacting paddle compacts the accumulating scrubs to utilize more of the collection area and accommodate more dirty scrubs before the collection area needs to be emptied. The scrubs are compressed by the compactor after being dispersed by the diverter.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to vaporizer systems including two-phase heat transfer devices for vaporizing liquids and methods of using the same.

Abstract: A material handling system includes storage rack configured to store one or more items. An Autonomous Mobile Unit (AMU) is configured to move within the storage rack to service the items. The storage rack includes at least one power rail to charge the AMU when within the storage rack. The AMU includes a wheel assembly with a cogwheel electrically connected to the power rail. The AMU includes a power supply electrically connected to the wheel assembly. The power supply includes a power converter electrically coupled to an Energy Storage System (ESS). The power rail includes a cog track with track teeth. The cogwheel includes cogwheel teeth intermeshed with the track teeth.

Abstract: A material handling system includes storage rack configured to store one or more items. An Autonomous Mobile Unit (AMU) is configured to move within the storage rack to service the items. The storage rack includes at least one power rail to charge the AMU when within the storage rack. The AMU includes a wheel assembly with a cogwheel electrically connected to the power rail. The AMU includes a power supply electrically connected to the wheel assembly. The power supply includes a power converter electrically coupled to an Energy Storage System (ESS). The power rail includes a cog track with track teeth. The cogwheel includes cogwheel teeth intermeshed with the track teeth.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to vaporizer systems including two-phase heat transfer devices for vaporizing liquids and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The invention is related to anti-viral compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: A system, method, and machine-readable storage medium for detecting changes in images are provided herein. The system includes an original grid and an image detection software program. The original grid represents an original image. The image detection software program detects changes between the original image and the processed image as follows: receiving a description of the original grid, the processed image and a set of tolerance parameters; scanning horizontally the pixels of the processed image into horizontal runs, scanning vertically the pixels of the processed image into vertical runs, and saving each of the plurality of vertical and horizontal coordinates within the predefined vertical and horizontal tolerance; determining a plurality of processed intersection coordinates; comparing a portion of the plurality of processed intersection coordinates to a portion of the plurality of original grid line intersection coordinates; and providing an image comparison result.

Abstract: A system, method, and machine-readable storage medium for detecting changes in images are provided herein. The system includes an original grid and an image detection software program. The original grid represents an original image. The image detection software program detects changes between the original image and the processed image as follows: receiving a description of the original grid, the processed image and a set of tolerance parameters; scanning horizontally the pixels of the processed image into horizontal runs, scanning vertically the pixels of the processed image into vertical runs, and saving each of the plurality of vertical and horizontal coordinates within the predefined vertical and horizontal tolerance; determining a plurality of processed intersection coordinates; comparing a portion of the plurality of processed intersection coordinates to a portion of the plurality of original grid line intersection coordinates; and providing an image comparison result.

Abstract: A device installed at the base of a vertical post used to stabilize the post in an upright vertical plumb condition and prevent the post from leaning. The device is comprised of a flat base (1) manufactured in two halves so that when placed together has a geometric shape opening (3) of the same size of the post the device is to be installed around. The device base contains multiple secondary penetrations (2) of the cross-sectional shape of the anchoring stakes (9) to be used. The device is installed at the post base (8) by placing the two halves around the post and joining together at along a common line (5). The two halves are affixed together using a mending plate (7) and screws (6) or other type methods not shown. The anchoring stakes (9) are then inserted through the secondary penetrations (2) to affix the device to the ground.

Abstract: A lift using a step-shaped shaft for raising and lowering a person or goods on a platform over one or more steps from one elevation to another elevation. The lift is especially suited for use over porches and raised thresholds of buildings and in and out of vehicles. The lift is suitable for use by persons without or without a wheelchair.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of natural gas liquids (NGL) from liquefied natural gas (LNG) is disclosed. The LNG feed stream is subjected to a two stage separation process where the bottoms from the first stage separation containing C2+ hydrocarbons is split into two portions, with one portion being heated and used as a reflux during the second stage separation to recover the NGL product.

Abstract: A device that is installed at the base of a sign post used to hold an existing sign post in an upright, vertical and plumb condition after being returned to this position from a leaning or slanting position. The said device is comprised of a flat molded base made of plastic or metal and is typically round or square in shape (1). The said device is generally manufactured in two halves that when placed together have an opening that is of the same shape of the sign post (3). The said device has four or more penetrations (2), depending on the size and shape of said device used. Each penetration (2) are in the shape and size of the desired anchoring stake (9) to be used. The said device can be mounted at or below grade. After restoring the sign to its vertical position and preparing the surrounding soil, the two halves of device are placed around the base of the sign (8) and joined together at a common line (5).

Abstract: A lift using a step-shaped shaft for raising and lowering a person or goods on a platform over one or more steps from one elevation to another elevation. The lift is especially suited for use over porches and raised thresholds of buildings and in and out of vehicles. The lift is suitable for use by persons without or without a wheelchair.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of natural gas liquids (NGL) from liquefied natural gas (LNG) is disclosed. The LNG feed stream is subjected to a two stage separation process where the bottoms from the first stage separation containing C2+ hydrocarbons is split into two portions, with one portion being heated and used as a reflux during the second stage separation to recover the NGL product.

Abstract: The invention includes methods, systems, and computer-readable media that provide an automatically updated business information report to a customer by performing steps including updating daily a database of business information with newly available business information that is more current than that present in the database, generating a business information report in dependence on data retrieved from the database, storing the generated business information report for customer access, updating the business information report with data retrieved from the database that is more current than that presently contained in the business information report; the updating occurring upon each access of the business information report by the customer; and storing the automatically-updated business information report for further customer access.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of natural gas liquids (NGL) (ethane, ethylene, propane, propylene and heavier hydrocarbons) from liquefied natural gas (LNG) is disclosed. The LNG feed stream is split with at least one portion used as an external reflux, without prior treatment, to improve the separation and recovery of the natural gas liquids (NGL).

Abstract: A process for the recovery of natural gas liquids (NGL) (ethane, ethylene, propane, propylene and heavier hydrocarbons) from liquefied natural gas (LNG) is disclosed. The LNG feed stream is split with at least one portion used as an external reflux, without prior treatment, to improve the separation and recovery of the natural gas liquids (NGL).