Abstract: A head, for an internal combustion engine, is provided, the head using at least one plate to control the filling and emptying of the combustion chamber. The plate may be placed so that the movement of the plate may open or close the intake and/or exhaust ports. The timing of the opening and closing of the port can be controlled by a partial cutout in the plate.

Abstract: A lid is disclosed herein. The lid comprises a base comprising a peripheral edge and a skirt extending downward from the peripheral edge. The skirt comprises a pair of release tabs diametrically opposite from one another. Each of the pair of release tabs are defined by a first cut and a second cut within the skirt which separates the release tab from the remainder of the skirt. Each of the release tabs is hingedly connected to the base. Each of the pair of the release tabs extend upwardly from the base, opposite the skirt. Each release tab further comprises a latching protrusion extending radially inward from an inner surface of the release tab towards a central axis of the lid.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for an air cleaner to be mounted onto an air inlet of an internal combustion engine. The air cleaner comprises an air filter that includes a filter medium disposed between a curved base and a cover. The curved base provides an interface between the air filter and the air inlet, and comprises a shape that provides clearance between the curved base and an electric choke installed onto a carburetor comprising the air inlet. The cover secures the air filter and the curved base to the air inlet such that an airstream is drawn through the filter medium and is conducted into the air inlet. A raised portion of the cover is configured to cooperate with the curved base to ensure a desired volume of the airstream is available to the air inlet at substantially all engine speeds.

Abstract: A method is provided for stimulating a sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) of a patient, the method including inserting a tube and an electrode mount into a nasal cavity of the patient and advancing the tube along a floor of the nasal cavity to near a posterior end of an inferior turbinate. One or more electrodes of the electrode mount are deployed superiorly away from the tube while the tube is disposed along the floor of the nasal cavity and the electrode mount is disposed within the nasal cavity, so as to bring at least one of the one or more electrodes into contact with a wall of the nasal cavity. A current configured to stimulate the SPG via the wall is applied to the one or more electrodes. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: Embodiments provide systems and techniques for automated generation of haptic effects based on haptics data. An example technique includes obtaining a set of haptic data associated with media content being streamed to a computing device. The media content is displayed on the first computing device. One or more haptic effects are generated using one or more haptic devices while displaying the media content, based on the set of haptic data. One or more parameters of the one or more haptic effects is adjusted when a predetermined condition(s) is satisfied.

Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a high-pressure side with a gas cooler configured, while the refrigeration system is powered by a main power supply and is operating to provide refrigeration, to cool refrigerant on the high-pressure side. The refrigeration system includes a low-pressure side with one or more evaporators. The refrigeration system includes an auxiliary compressor coupled to a backup power supply. An input of the auxiliary compressor is coupled to fluid conduit of the low-pressure side, and an output of the auxiliary compressor is coupled to fluid conduit of the high-pressure side. A controller is communicatively coupled to the auxiliary compressor. After determining that the main power supply is unavailable, the controller causes the auxiliary compressor to turn on to move refrigerant from the low-pressure side to the high-pressure side.

Abstract: Provided are a method of functionalizing graphene on a substrate, the method comprising the step of: exposing a substrate having a layer of graphene thereon to a plasma comprising helium and at least one functionalizing compound; as well as an apparatus for conducting the method and products formed by it.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying and providing unfulfilled services to a user of a provider institution mobile application are provided. A method includes: identifying an unfulfilled service of the user of the provider institution mobile application based on an indication that the user has a pending service that requires further action on behalf of the user; scanning a digital calendar of a mobile device of the user hosting the provider institution mobile application based on receiving a user input to access the digital calendar; determining an availability of the user based on scanning the digital calendar; identifying a current location of the user during the determined availability; determining a plurality of service locations near the identified current location of the user during the determined availability; and prompting the user to visit an identified service location from the plurality of service locations.

Abstract: A pet hair removal apparatus has a plurality of engagement members. The apparatus operates in a plurality of different operational engagement position in which different engagement members contact the surface to remove pet hair from the surface depending on which operational engagement position the apparatus is positioned. In one operational engagement position, two or more engagement members, that are different types of engagement members, simultaneously contact the surface. In another operational engagement position, only one type of engagement member contacts the surface to remove pet hair from the surface.

Abstract: A stable inspection tool and method for inspecting electrical manhole vaults and other structures. The tool and method of the present invention eliminates the need for physical entry into underground electrical manhole vaults and other underground structures when inspecting the structure or when identifying, tracing and mapping existing conductor and conduit locations. Further, improved images of the structure may be obtained without entering the structure.

Abstract: Several embodiments of scalable image processing systems and methods are disclosed herein whereby color management processing of source image data to be displayed on a target display is changed according to varying levels of metadata.

Abstract: A blade dispenser includes a housing with a bottom and sidewalls defining a blade storage. A lid covers an entry opening and is movable in relation to the blade storage to provide access to the entry opening for arranging blades in a stacked configuration into the blade storage. A protrusion protrudes from a sidewall into the upper part of the blade storage in a first part of the blade storage. A latch protrudes from a sidewall into the upper part of the blade storage in a second part of the blade storage, the protrusion and latch have contact surfaces preventing the spring force from moving blades out of the blade storage via the entry opening. An exit opening at a sidewall of the housing allows a blade to pass through the exit opening out of the blade storage.

Abstract: The present invention provides dry powder inhaler (DPI) devices (100) for dispensing dry powder and methods for using the same. The DPI devices feature vortex mechanisms for directing air in a turbulent manner sufficient to entrain an amount of a dry powder dose for delivery into a user's lungs. The DPI devices feature replaceable dry powder cartridges (200). The DPI devices also feature a retractable configuration for storage and for accidental dispensing of dry powder. The DPI devices dispense dry powder in controlled dosages.

Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a high-pressure side with a gas cooler configured, while the refrigeration system is powered by a main power supply and is operating to provide refrigeration, to cool refrigerant on the high-pressure side. The refrigeration system includes a low-pressure side with one or more evaporators. The refrigeration system includes an auxiliary compressor coupled to a backup power supply. An input of the auxiliary compressor is coupled to fluid conduit of the low-pressure side, and an output of the auxiliary compressor is coupled to fluid conduit of the high-pressure side. A controller is communicatively coupled to the auxiliary compressor. After determining that the main power supply is unavailable, the controller causes the auxiliary compressor to turn on to move refrigerant from the low-pressure side to the high-pressure side.

Abstract: A funnel apparatus for facilitating pouring substances into pliable bags includes a tubular wall that converges inwardly from a top end to a bottom end. A clip is mounted to the tubular wall adjacent to the bottom end. A grip is mounted to the tubular wall adjacent to the top end. The clip may position a rim of a bag around the tubular wall adjacent to the bottom end.

Abstract: An automated teller machine (ATM) has a display and a wireless communication interface. The ATM may detect a proximity of a mobile computing device and exhibit on its display an indication of the proximity of mobile computing device to the ATM. The ATM may also be configured to detect when the mobile computing device and the ATM have established a wireless communication connection and display a visual cue on the display that the wireless connection has been established. The ATM is configured to synchronize the display of the ATM with a display of the mobile computing device. The displays may be synched temporally and positionally and may display the same or related content, such as an image or animation at the same time.

Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for a battery management system. In one example, the battery management system includes a battery data receiving unit communicatively coupled to sensors of a battery pack. Further the battery data receiving unit includes instructions stored on non-transitory memory that when executed cause the battery data receiving unit to collect raw data from the sensors of the battery pack in a first format and transmit the collected raw data to an electronic control unit for downstream processing into a second format.

Abstract: Soil contaminated with oil can be treated to remediate the soil for safe use in agriculture and construction. The soil is remediated by employing a system comprising a shredder, at least one sand screw, and a separator. The system employs a metallic catalyst and a chemical oxidant, the chemical oxidant often being hydrogen peroxide. The contaminated soil is separated from the organic contaminates, and the organic contaminated can be discarded or recycled.

Abstract: A coupling system using micro-ellipsoid lens is disclosed. The system includes an array of the micro-ellipsoid lenses for coupling optical signals between silicon photonics devices and optical fibers. Preliminary micro-ellipsoid lenses are cut near the foci of the ellipsoid. The optical signals emanate from one focus and are reflected by the boundary of the ellipsoid. The reflective properties of the ellipsoid guarantees that the optical signals will pass through the other focus after the reflection. The optical signals are coupled to either the silicon photonics device or the optical fiber placed at the other focus.