Abstract: A coupling element includes at least one coupling member having a first end and a proximal end, wherein the coupling member has a flat face on a first side thereof, at least one barb extending in cantilever manner from the flat face and depending away from the first end so as to hinder or prevent the removal of the coupling element from a bore in a surface of a first article into which the coupling member has been inserted from the first end.

Abstract: A coupling element includes at least one coupling member having a first end and a second end, wherein the coupling member has a flat face on a first side thereof, at least one barb extending in cantilever manner from the flat face and depending away from the first end so as to hinder or prevent the removal of the coupling element from a bore in a surface of a first article into which the coupling member has been inserted from the first end.

Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting a first article to a second article includes a male connector having a first connecting portion that is insertable into a receiving channel defined by a female connector. The female connector is adapted to be located in a first receiving recess formed, in use, in a face of the first article, the first receiving recess optionally having two or more intersecting and parallel blind bores in the face of the first article. Outer ends of the female connector have end portions adapted to engage opposing end faces of the receiving recess. The end portions of the female connector are acted upon by the male connector to be displaced outwardly to engage the opposing ends faces of the first receiving recess when the male connector is inserted into the receiving channel of the female connector.

Abstract: A method includes providing a cartridge and the cartridge includes a slot for receiving a microfluidic chip having a set of first channels. The cartridge also includes a set of second channels and each channel of the set of second channels is coupleable to a different channel of the set of first channels during use with the microfluidic chip. The cartridge also includes an indent configured for engagement and alignment of the cartridge during use. The method also includes inserting the cartridge into a device, such that the cartridge engages a first biasing member of the device configured for alignment of the cartridge in a first direction. The first biasing member is configured to bias movement of the cartridge into locking position with a notch of the device.

Abstract: An injector device is configurable between a safe state and an operable state and comprises a housing having a distal end and a proximal end; a medicament cartridge disposed within the housing; a needle unit comprising a needle and being disposed in the distal end of the housing; a sleeve displaceable along a longitudinal axis of the device between a first position in which the sleeve conceals the needle and a second position in which the needle is exposed from an end of the sleeve; a locking mechanism configured to prevent displacement of the sleeve when the device is in the safe state; and a button disposed in the proximal end of the housing, the button being configured to switch the device between the safe state and the operable state by releasing the locking mechanism when the button is pressed from an initial position into a depressed position during use.

Abstract: A method includes providing a cartridge and the cartridge includes a slot for receiving a microfluidic chip having a set of first channels. The cartridge also includes a set of second channels and each channel of the set of second channels is coupleable to a different channel of the set of first channels during use with the microfluidic chip. The cartridge also includes an indent configured for engagement and alignment of the cartridge during use. The method also includes inserting the cartridge into a device, such that the cartridge engages a first biasing member of the device configured for alignment of the cartridge in a first direction. The first biasing member is configured to bias movement of the cartridge into locking position with a notch of the device.

Abstract: A coupling element includes at least one coupling member having a first end and a second end, wherein the coupling member has a flat face on a first side thereof, at least one barb extending in cantilever manner from the flat face and depending away from the first end so as to hinder or prevent the removal of the coupling element from a bore in a surface of a first article into which the coupling member has been inserted from the first end.

Abstract: Dosing information of an electronically enabled injection device is tracked. Dosing information indicating an amount of medicament dialed or dispensed by the electronically enabled injection device is received. A dose type of a plurality of potential dose types is selected. A user interface indicating the selected dose type is displayed.

Abstract: A method of active freewheel control (AFW) of a remote-operated pipe crawler vehicle provides a means of retrieving the pipe crawler vehicle after remote visual inspection of a pipe or other passage through a camera assembly on the pipe crawler vehicle. After the vehicle is remotely driven through the pipe to an inspection location, an operator may engage one or more modes to reverse the drive system of the vehicle back to the entry point of the pipe. The AFW system employs an arrangement of integrated sensors and software to intelligently control a simplified drive system that allows the crawler vehicle to assist motion when a tether connecting the vehicle to a control unit is pulled on.

Abstract: An injector device is configurable between a safe state and an operable state and comprises a housing having a distal end and a proximal end; a medicament cartridge disposed within the housing; a needle unit comprising a needle and being disposed in the distal end of the housing; a sleeve displaceable along a longitudinal axis of the device between a first position in which the sleeve conceals the needle and a second position in which the needle is exposed from an end of the sleeve; a locking mechanism configured to prevent displacement of the sleeve when the device is in the safe state; and a button disposed in the proximal end of the housing, the button being configured to switch the device between the safe state and the operable state by releasing the locking mechanism when the button is pressed from an initial position into a depressed position during use.

Abstract: A method includes providing a cartridge and the cartridge includes a slot for receiving a microfluidic chip having a set of first channels. The cartridge also includes a set of second channels and each channel of the set of second channels is coupleable to a different channel of the set of first channels during use with the microfluidic chip. The cartridge also includes an indent configured for engagement and alignment of the cartridge during use. The method also includes inserting the cartridge into a device, such that the cartridge engages a first biasing member of the device configured for alignment of the cartridge in a first direction. The first biasing member is configured to bias movement of the cartridge into locking position with a notch of the device.

Abstract: A method of active freewheel control (AFW) of a remote-operated pipe crawler vehicle provides a means of retrieving the pipe crawler vehicle after remote visual inspection of a pipe or other passage through a camera assembly on the pipe crawler vehicle. After the vehicle is remotely driven through the pipe to an inspection location, an operator may engage one or more modes to reverse the drive system of the vehicle back to the entry point of the pipe. The AFW system employs an arrangement of integrated sensors and software to intelligently control a simplified drive system that allows the crawler vehicle to assist motion when a tether connecting the vehicle to a control unit is pulled on.

Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting the free ends of the adjacent panels of a ready to assemble article of furniture together when assembled, said connector assembly comprising a male connector having opposite ends insertable into respective opposing receiving apertures provided in adjacent ends of the panels, each end of said male connector being provided with retaining means to retain the ends of the male connectors in said respective apertures and a ready to assemble article of furniture comprising a plurality of substantially rigid panels attached together end to end, the ends of the panels being bevelled or otherwise shaped such that the panels can be folded to bring said ends into abutting relationship to define a polygonal article, wherein said panels are attached together by means of a flexible sheet material extending between the panels.

Abstract: A bike carrier capable of attaching to the rear of a vehicle is described. The bike carrier includes a first adjustable member that is adjustable to a plurality of positions and a second member that is pivotally secured to the first member. The second member is also adjustable to a plurality of positions independent of the fixed positions of said first member. The bike carrier includes at least one mount rail secured to the first and second members. The mount rail is capable of carrying a bicycle.

Abstract: Apparatus for a bike rack for securing at least one bicycle are described herein. The bike rack is attachable to a vehicle receiver hitch. The bike rack includes a hub assembly, hitch insert assembly, and support wing assembly. The tub assembly includes a pair of hubs each having an arm. The hitch insert assembly includes a first end and a second end. The first end is located within the hub assembly and the second end is engageable with the receiver hitch. The hubs are rotatably adjustable about the first end of the hitch insert assembly. The support wing assembly includes a first wing engageable with the arm of the first hub and a second wing engageable with the arm of the second hub. The bike rack also includes an integral locking member and a pair of independently moveable cradles on each wing. Each cradle includes a bike support member.

Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting the free ends of the adjacent panels of a ready to assemble article of furniture together when assembled, said connector assembly comprising a male connector having opposite ends insertable into respective opposing receiving apertures provided in adjacent ends of the panels, each end of said male connector being provided with retaining means to retain the ends of the male connectors in said respective apertures and a ready to assemble article of furniture comprising a plurality of substantially rigid panels attached together end to end, the ends of the panels being bevelled or otherwise shaped such that the panels can be folded to bring said ends into abutting relationship to define a polygonal article, wherein said panels are attacked together by means of a flexible sheet material extending between the panels.

Abstract: A bike carrier capable of attaching to the rear of a vehicle is described. The bike carrier includes a first adjustable member that is adjustable to a plurality of positions and a second member that is pivotally secured to the first member. The second member is also adjustable to a plurality of positions independent of the fixed positions of said first member. The bike carrier includes at least one mount rail secured to the first and second members. The mount rail is capable of carrying a bicycle.

Abstract: Apparatus for a bike rack for securing at least one bicycle are described herein. The bike rack is attachable to a vehicle receiver hitch. The bike rack includes a hub assembly, hitch insert assembly, and support wing assembly. The tub assembly includes a pair of hubs each having an arm. The hitch insert assembly includes a first end and a second end. The first end is located within the hub assembly and the second end is engageable with the receiver hitch. The hubs are rotatably adjustable about the first end of the hitch insert assembly. The support wing assembly includes a first wing engageable with the arm of the first hub and a second wing engageable with the arm of the second hub. The bike rack also includes an integral locking member and a pair of independently moveable cradles on each wing. Each cradle includes a bike support member.