Abstract: A system for maintaining the operating condition of a machine is provided. The system includes a dispensing device having: an interchangeable control module, the interchangeable control module including control hardware that provides a central processing unit, a data storage memory, and communication modules. The dispensing device is configured to dispense lubricant in order to maintain the operating condition of the machine. The interchangeable control module is configured to interchangeably control and interchangeably reside in either a fixed or a portable dispensing device. The interchangeable control module communicates to an external or internal intermediary computing device.

Abstract: A dispensing device for maintaining the operating condition of a machine is provided. The dispensing device includes an interchangeable control module, the interchangeable control module including control hardware that provides at least one of a data storage memory, a central processing unit, interface hardware for condition monitoring sensors, an intermediary computing device, a display device, and communication modules. The dispensing device is configured to dispense lubricant in order to maintain the operating condition of the machine. The interchangeable control module is configured to interchangeably control and interchangeably reside in both a fixed and a portable dispensing device. Also, various related systems including the dispensing device are provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dispensing lubricant, of which the systems include a grease gun including an outlet. The grease gun is configured to eject lubricant into a machine through the outlet. The grease gun also includes a sensor configured to sense an amount of the lubricant ejected through the outlet, and a communication module in communication with the sensor and configured to transmit first data representing the amount of lubricant ejected through the outlet. The systems further include an intermediary computing device in communication with the communication module, the intermediary computing device being configured to receive the first data from the communication module, transmit the first data to a remote server, and receive second data representing a maintenance action to take on the grease gun, the machine, or both from the remote server.

Abstract: A holder for mounting a communication device to a grease gun, which has a housing and a control disposed within the housing, includes a bracket connected with the grease gun. The bracket has a first end coupled with the grease gun housing and a second end coupleable with the communication device so as to secure the device to the grease gun. Preferably, the holder further includes a frame coupled with the bracket second member for receiving the communication device to removably couple the communication device with the grease gun. The communication device may be a smartphone, a portable media player, a portable computing device or any similar device and wirelessly communicates with a control within the grease gun housing.

Abstract: A system for maintaining the operating condition of a machine is provided. The system includes a dispensing device having: an interchangeable control module, the interchangeable control module including control hardware that provides a central processing unit, a data storage memory, and communication modules. The dispensing device is configured to dispense lubricant in order to maintain the operating condition of the machine. The interchangeable control module is configured to interchangeably control and interchangeably reside in either a fixed or a portable dispensing device. The interchangeable control module communicates to an external or internal intermediary computing device.

Abstract: A dispensing device for maintaining the operating condition of a machine is provided. The dispensing device includes an interchangeable control module, the interchangeable control module including control hardware that provides at least one of a data storage memory, a central processing unit, interface hardware for condition monitoring sensors, an intermediary computing device, a display device, and communication modules. The dispensing device is configured to dispense lubricant in order to maintain the operating condition of the machine. The interchangeable control module is configured to interchangeably control and interchangeably reside in both a fixed and a portable dispensing device. Also, various related systems including the dispensing device are provided.

Abstract: A holder for mounting a communication device to a grease gun, which has a housing and a control disposed within the housing, includes a bracket connected with the grease gun. The bracket has a first end coupled with the grease gun housing and a second end coupleable with the communication device so as to secure the device to the grease gun. Preferably, the holder further includes a frame coupled with the bracket second member for receiving the communication device to removably couple the communication device with the grease gun. The communication device may be a smartphone, a portable media player, a portable computing device or any similar device and wirelessly communicates with a control within the grease gun housing.

Abstract: A system includes a tool including a communication module configured to transmit first data related to maintenance of an asset, and an intermediary computing device in communication with the communication module. The intermediary computing device is configured to receive an image of the asset, a maintenance point thereof, or both, transmit the image or video to a remote server, wherein the remote server is configured to verify an identity of the asset, the maintenance point, or both based on the image or video, receive the first data from the communication module, transmit the first data to the remote server, and receive second data representing a maintenance action to take on the tool, the asset, or both from the remote server.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dispensing lubricant, of which the systems include a grease gun including an outlet. The grease gun is configured to eject lubricant into a machine through the outlet. The grease gun also includes a sensor configured to sense an amount of the lubricant ejected through the outlet, and a communication module in communication with the sensor and configured to transmit first data representing the amount of lubricant ejected through the outlet. The systems further include an intermediary computing device in communication with the communication module, the intermediary computing device being configured to receive the first data from the communication module, transmit the first data to a remote server, and receive second data representing a maintenance action to take on the grease gun, the machine, or both from the remote server.

Abstract: A fabric cover for slidable installation onto a pole or bollard, the fabric cover consisting of a polyester body with a decorative pattern or advertisement sublimation printed onto its outer surface.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a system and process for rotating semiconductor wafers in thermal processing chambers, such as rapid thermal processing chambers and chemical vapor deposition chambers. In accordance with the present invention, a semiconductor wafer is supported on a substrate holder which, in turn, is supported on a rotor. During processing, the rotor is magnetically levitated and magnetically rotated by suspension actuators and rotation actuators positioned outside of the chamber.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a system and process for rotating semiconductor wafers in thermal processing chambers, such as rapid thermal processing chambers and chemical vapor deposition chambers. In accordance with the present invention, a semiconductor wafer is supported on a substrate holder which, in turn, is supported on a rotor. During processing, the rotor is magnetically levitated and magnetically rotated by suspension actuators and rotation actuators positioned outside of the chamber.

Abstract: An electronic security system for controlling access to a plurality of storage locations. The system includes an electronic lock associated with each storage location, a central control terminal for controlling operation of the security system, a programming terminal to program a plurality of keys, and an identification terminal for identifying authorized users of the security system.

Abstract: An electronic lock system for controlling access to a plurality of enclosures each having an openable and closeable panel. The system is comprised of a lock mechanism mounted to each of the panels. The lock mechanism has a lock member movable between a first position locking the panel and a second position unlocking the panel. Each of the lock mechanisms has a specific access code allowing movement of the lock member from the first position to the second position. An identification system is provided for identifying individuals authorized for access to one or more of the enclosures. A processing system stores information regarding access codes for each of the enclosures and individual identification information for identifying the enclosure to which an authorized individual is allowed access. A portable key device is used with the lock mechanisms on the panels; the key device having memory programmable by the processing system for storing an access code to a lock mechanism on one of the panels.