Abstract: A device may include a first unit and a second unit. The first unit may include a first body that has a controller interface that is operatively connected to one or more processors disposed in the first body and configured to operatively connect to a gaming device. The first body may include one or more rumble motors to provide haptic feedback to a user in response to the gaming device. A first communication port may be operatively mounted to the first body and operatively connected to the one or more processors. The second unit may include a second body separate from the first body, one or more second rumble motors operatively installed to the second body, and a second communication port configured to communicatively connect to the first communication port such that the one or more processors effectively controls the one or more second rumble motors.

Abstract: A Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) with a circular cutting profile includes secondary cutterhead components that produce a semicircular-arched tunnel profile for use in underground mining and/or civil construction operations, e.g., for boring in material containing rocks with Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) of up to 200 MPA or stronger. The machine is particularly suited to excavate long access tunnels, mine development drifts, road tunnels, and other types of tunnels that require flat bottom, semicircular-arched profiles. The substantially flat tunnel floor allows immediate and effective use of standard vehicles for material and crew transport as well as other construction and mining activities.

Abstract: A lathe system for producing an optical fiber preform, the lathe system including a rotating bait rod, a burner box configured to deposit silica-containing soot on the rotating bait rod, a hood configured to direct airflow within the lathe system through an exhaust, and a perforated floor configured to expel air within the lathe system as a plurality of air jets from a bottom portion of the lathe system to a top portion of the lathe system.

Abstract: A mobile game controller and full feature game controller combination device may include a first unit comprised of a first body that has a controller interface that is operatively connected to one or more processors disposed in the first body and configured to operatively connect to a gaming device The first body may include one or more rumble motors to provide haptic feedback to a user in response to the gaming device. A first communication port may be operatively mounted to the first body and operatively connected to the one or more processors. The combination device may further include a second unit that has a second body separate from the first body, one or more second rumble motors operatively installed to the second body, and a second communication port configured to communicatively connect to the first communication port such that the one or more processors effectively controls the one or more second rumble motors.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a strap system for securing a payload. The strap system includes a first fastener having a connecting crosspiece, a reversing crosspiece, and a hanger capable of attaching to the payload. The strap system also includes a strap attached to the connecting crosspiece of the first fastener and capable of passing around the reversing crosspiece and tightening the strap around the payload.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for semantic matching is provided. The present invention may include pre-processing and normalizing a job title. The present invention may include deconstructing the job title based on at least one semantic element. The present invention may include training a machine learning model. The present invention may include creating a contextual word representation of the job title using the at least one semantic element of the job title. The present invention may include computing a similarity score for each of the at least one semantic element of the job title. The present invention may lastly include applying a weight to the computed similarity score before making a final match assessment.

Abstract: Vaporizers and systems for vaporizing liquid precursor for forming glass optical fiber preforms are provided. The vaporizer includes an expansion chamber at least partially enclosed by a side wall, the expansion chamber comprising an upper end and a lower end with the side wall disposed between the upper end and the lower end. The vaporizer further includes a closed-loop liquid delivery conduit positioned in the expansion chamber proximate to the upper end of the expansion chamber, wherein the closed-loop liquid delivery conduit comprises a plurality of nozzles oriented to direct a spray of liquid precursor onto an inner surface of the side wall. Further, the vaporizer includes at least one supply conduit positioned proximate the upper end of the expansion chamber and coupled to the closed-loop liquid delivery conduit, and a vapor delivery outlet coupled to the expansion chamber and configured to direct vaporized liquid precursor from the expansion chamber.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a strap system for securing a payload. The strap system includes a first fastener having a connecting crosspiece, a reversing crosspiece, and a hanger capable of attaching to the payload, and all connected together on each side by lateral members. The strap system also includes a strap attached to the connecting crosspiece of the first fastener and capable of passing around the reversing crosspiece and tightening the strap around the payload.

Abstract: A robotic arm system comprising a deployment system or a base, a first joint, and a manipulator coupled to the deployment system or base at the first joint and movable relative to the deployment link or base about the first joint. The manipulator includes a manipulator link, a second joint coupled to the manipulator link distal from the first joint, an elevation linkage coupled to the manipulator link at the second joint, a wrist coupled to the elevation linkage distal from the second joint, and an end effector coupled to the wrist. The end effector can change elevation via the elevation link without changing orientation.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a computer program product, and a computer system for determining skill adjacencies using a machine learning model. A computer calculates first similarity scores between first skill vectors obtained from one or more training datasets and second similarity scores between the first skill vectors and skill category vectors pre-calculated from job requisitions, using both a reference corpus word embedding model and a target corpus word embedding model. The computer generates features extracted from the first similarity scores and the second similarity scores. Based on the features, the computer trains a machine learning model for classifying combinations of skills as adjacent and non-adjacent. The machine learning model is used to determine skill adjacencies between skills extracted from the job requisitions and skills extracted from resumes.

Abstract: A method of producing an optical fiber is provided that includes the steps of flowing a first gas into an optical fiber draw furnace. The first gas is passed through a heated section configured to contain and heat a glass source from which the optical fiber is drawn, passing the first gas through a muffle which defines a capture chamber. A portion of the first gas is removed through at least one reclaim port operatively coupled to the capture chamber. A second gas flows into a gas screen at a rate configured to substantially recover a pressure drop associated with removing the portion of the first gas.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a strap system for securing a payload. The strap system includes a first fastener having a connecting crosspiece, a reversing crosspiece, and a hanger capable of attaching to the payload, and all connected together on each side by lateral members. The strap system also includes a strap attached to the connecting crosspiece of the first fastener and capable of passing around the reversing crosspiece and tightening the strap around the payload.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for semantic matching is provided. The present invention may include pre-processing and normalizing a job title. The present invention may include deconstructing the job title based on at least one semantic element. The present invention may include training a machine learning model. The present invention may include creating a contextual word representation of the job title using the at least one semantic element of the job title. The present invention may include computing a similarity score for each of the at least one semantic element of the job title. The present invention may lastly include applying a weight to the computed similarity score before making a final match assessment.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a computer program product, and a computer system for determining skill adjacencies using a machine learning model. A computer calculates first similarity scores between first skill vectors obtained from one or more training datasets and second similarity scores between the first skill vectors and skill category vectors pre-calculated from job requisitions, using both a reference corpus word embedding model and a target corpus word embedding model. The computer generates features extracted from the first similarity scores and the second similarity scores. Based on the features, the computer trains a machine learning model for classifying combinations of skills as adjacent and non-adjacent. The machine learning model is used to determine skill adjacencies between skills extracted from the job requisitions and skills extracted from resumes.

Abstract: A system and method for heating a surface. The system can be a solar panel system and the surface can be a solar panel. The system includes a heat source and a processor. The processor determines an amount of heating energy for removing an accumulated material from the solar panel to obtain an unobstructed solar panel, determines an amount of energy production of the unobstructed solar panel, and controls the heat source to apply the determined amount of heating energy to the solar panel when the determined amount of energy production is greater than the amount of heating energy.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to monitor and evaluate vehicle operator behavior. An example apparatus includes at least one processor to process image data to identify a traffic sign in relation to a vehicle; identify a driver event using a pattern of objects including the traffic sign and the vehicle in the image data; and evaluate compliance with a driver event rule for the driver event by at least: a) calculating a proximity of the traffic sign to the vehicle based on i) a distance between the vehicle and the traffic sign and ii) an operating state of the vehicle; b) comparing the proximity of the traffic sign and the operating state of the vehicle to determine an actual vehicle operating behavior; and c) generating a score associated with operation of the vehicle by comparing the actual vehicle operating behavior with the reference vehicle operating behavior.

Abstract: A flexible hose support bracket assembly includes a first bracket portion including a first leg coupled to a first bar element; a second bracket portion including a second leg coupled to a second bar element; and a hub assembly including a primary support defining a first primary support end and a second primary support end, the second primary support end defining a slot; a secondary support defining a first secondary support end and a second secondary support end, the second secondary support end defining a first opening; a pin hingedly coupling the first primary support end to the first secondary support end; and a locking pin extending through the first opening.

Abstract: A hub assembly includes a primary support defining a first primary support end and a second primary support end, the primary support defining a primary cut out portion; a secondary support defining a first secondary support end and a second secondary support end, the secondary support defining a secondary cut out portion, the second secondary support end defining a first opening and a second opening; a pin extending through the first primary support end and the first secondary support end, the pin hingedly coupling the first primary support end to the first secondary support end; and a locking mechanism extending through the second secondary support end, the locking mechanism including a first pin member engaging the first opening; a second pin member engaging the second opening; and a spring captured between the first pin member and the second pin member.

Abstract: Vaporizers and systems for vaporizing liquid precursor for forming glass optical fiber preforms are provided. The vaporizer includes an expansion chamber at least partially enclosed by a side wall, the expansion chamber comprising an upper end and a lower end with the side wall disposed between the upper end and the lower end. The vaporizer further includes a closed-loop liquid delivery conduit positioned in the expansion chamber proximate to the upper end of the expansion chamber, wherein the closed-loop liquid delivery conduit comprises a plurality of nozzles oriented to direct a spray of liquid precursor onto an inner surface of the side wall. Further, the vaporizer includes at least one supply conduit positioned proximate the upper end of the expansion chamber and coupled to the closed-loop liquid delivery conduit, and a vapor delivery outlet coupled to the expansion chamber and configured to direct vaporized liquid precursor from the expansion chamber.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a pool cleaner including a housing, a cavity defined within the housing, and a removable debris container received within the cavity. The pool cleaner includes a modular components that may be individually accessed and/or removed for servicing or replacement without disturbing other system components. The pool cleaner can include electronics modularly housed in an electronics housing. The pool cleaner can include a modular drive system for moving the pool cleaner, and a modular hydraulic system that draws water and debris into the housing, and discharges filtered water, providing thrust to the pool cleaner. Also, scrubbers individually coupled to the housing can include helical vanes configured to guide debris into a debris inlet of the pool cleaner.