Abstract: A system for illuminating a route to a desired product within a retail store to assist a customer in finding a desired product is disclosed. Preferably, the system uses an App which is downloaded and installed on the customer's mobile device. The App may use locating capabilities of the mobile device to determine the customer's location. The store at which the customer is interested in finding the product is automatically provided based upon the user's location. The mobile device connects with a backend system which locates an item related database for the selected store. The customer selects the desired product and the product location in the store. A route from the customer's location to the product location is determined and displayed on the mobile device. The backend system employs a number of projector to project lighted markers on surfaces indicating the route for the customer to follow to the product.

Abstract: A panel system includes a tab panel having at least one tab extending therefrom. The tab panel has a core and a facesheet adjacent the core. The panel system includes a slot panel having at least one slot receiving the corresponding tab of the tab panel therein. The slot panel has a core and a facesheet adjacent the core. The panel system includes a clip positioned between the tab panel and the slot panel. The clip is at least partially received in the slot. The clip has a tab panel securing member being secured to the tab panel and the clip has a slot panel securing member being secured to the slot panel. The clip securely joins the tab panel to the slot panel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for online ordering of produce items by customers. The system allows customers to visually inspect the produce they are ordering The system is useful for purchasing bulk produce items The system includes an overhead camera and a camera beneath a compartment grid repository to take images of bulk produce in containers for customer online selection.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for online ordering of produce items by customers. The system allows customers to visually inspect the produce they are ordering. The system is useful for picking single, rounded produce items. The system includes a camera and rollers beneath a compartment grid to take images of produce for customer online selection.

Abstract: A method to cast in place an internally threaded hole in an open cell core of a sandwich structural composite panel enables a threaded fastener to be secured to the sandwich structural composite panel without requiring a separate insert for the fastener.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods for providing in-store advertizing incentives to customer-members of a business, such as a retailer, wholesaler or other business. In embodiments, the advertizing incentive can be based on customer-members visiting a retail location and/or making a purchase from the retailer. Content for the advertisement can be provided by the customer-member, and the advertisement can be displayed in the retail location. In some embodiments, the advertisement can be cooperative in that it includes information about both the customer-member and the retailer. For example, the advertisement can include information about a product purchased by the customer-member from the retailer and information about the customer-member's business. The advertisement can comprise a print-type advertisement, a commercial with video and audio information, an audio-only commercial, or some other type of advertisement.

Abstract: A panel system includes a tab panel having at least one tab extending therefrom. The tab panel has a core and a facesheet adjacent the core. The panel system includes a slot panel having at least one slot receiving the corresponding tab of the tab panel therein. The slot panel has a core and a facesheet adjacent the core. The slot is formed in the facesheet and at least a portion of the core. The panel system includes a clip positioned between the tab panel and the slot panel. The clip is at least partially received in the slot. The clip has a tab panel securing member being secured to the tab panel and the clip has a slot panel securing member being secured to the slot panel. The clip securely joins the tab panel to the slot panel.

Abstract: A method of obtaining data from a subsea control module of an underwater well facility is provided. The method comprises: providing a tag which stores data relating to the module, the tag being operable to wirelessly transmit the data to a reader device; locating the tag at the module; providing a reader device; and interrogating the tag using the reader device, such that the tag is caused to wirelessly transmit the data to the reader device, wherein the tag is communicatively connected to a subsea electronics module for receiving information therefrom.

Abstract: A method of performing line insulation monitoring of a pair of conductor lines at least partially located in a cable is provided, comprising the steps of providing a first power switch in a first conductor line of the pair and a second power switch in a second conductor line of the pair, providing a line insulation monitor at a first end of the pair of conductor lines, electrically connected to the pair of conductor lines, at the second end of the pair of conductor lines, electrically connecting the first and second conductor lines, placing the first and second power switches into a monitoring configuration wherein the first power switch is closed while the second power switch is open, and using the line insulation monitor to monitor the insulation of the conductor lines.

Abstract: An auxiliary milling unit configured to be coupled to a movable main milling unit of a milling machine includes an auxiliary milling tool and a mounting portion configured to couple the auxiliary milling unit to the main milling unit. The mounting portion is movable with the main milling unit. An auxiliary movement assembly is coupled to the mounting portion and the auxiliary milling tool. The auxiliary movement assembly is movable relative to the mounting portion to move the auxiliary milling tool relative to the main milling unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to inserts for use with sandwich panels, such as composite panels, and related methods. Presently disclosed inserts may include a retention feature and/or an anti-rotation feature that may be configured to retain the insert in place within a bore formed in the sandwich panel. In this manner, presently disclosed inserts may be secured without the use of adhesive compounds, which may increase efficiency and/or reduce costs in manufacturing apparatus that include one or more sandwich panels having one or more inserts placed therein. Presently disclosed methods of installing an insert into a sandwich panel may include rotating the insert with respect to the sandwich panel as the insert is installed, such that a portion of the insert may be positioned under the skin of the sandwich panel (e.g., a portion of the insert may be positioned between the skin and the core of the sandwich panel).

Abstract: A technique facilitates downhole drilling applications by providing a universal joint. The universal joint has a high load carrying capability presented in a compact and simple configuration. The high load carrying capability is achieved by techniques employing unique load transfer mechanisms. For example, higher load capability may be provided by a load sharing principal in which torque loads are jointly transmitted through universal joint pins and the side faces of a universal joint cross. The higher load capability also may be achieved by transferring loads through a monolithic cross having integral pins and a split yoke/clevis assembly. In another embodiment, higher load capability results from using universal joint pins inserted from the inside of the universal joint and screwed outwardly until full engagement with the joint yokes is achieved. Each of the universal joint embodiments also may be designed to enable pressure-sealed flow of drilling mud through the joint.

Abstract: A method to cast in place an internally threaded hole in an open cell core of a sandwich structural composite panel enables a threaded fastener to be secured to the sandwich structural composite panel without requiring a separate insert for the fastener.

Abstract: A panel system includes a tab panel having at least one tab extending therefrom. The tab panel has a core and a facesheet adjacent the core. The panel system includes a slot panel having at least one slot receiving the corresponding tab of the tab panel therein. The slot panel has a core and a facesheet adjacent the core. The slot is formed in the facesheet and at least a portion of the core. The panel system includes a clip positioned between the tab panel and the slot panel. The clip is at least partially received in the slot. The clip has a tab panel securing member being secured to the tab panel and the clip has a slot panel securing member being secured to the slot panel. The clip securely joins the tab panel to the slot panel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stabilized hypohalous acid solution (or formulation thereof), which may be conveniently packaged for sale, or stored for later use on demand. The invention further provides methods of making the stabilized hypohalous acid solution, as well as methods of use for disinfecting mammalian tissue, including wounds and burns, disinfecting or cleansing surfaces, or treating and/or preserving food products and cut flowers, among other uses.

Abstract: A system for transmitting electrical power and communication signals is provided. The system comprises a transmission line, a source of electrical power for supplying electrical power to the transmission line, a first communication unit configured to supply communication signals to the transmission line, a power extraction unit configured to extract and use electrical power from the transmission line, a second communication unit configured to receive communication signals from the transmission line; and a control unit configured to control operation of the system. The source supplies electrical power to the transmission line for respective periods of time which are different from respective periods of time in which the first communication unit supplies communication signals to the transmission line.

Abstract: An auxiliary milling unit configured to be coupled to a movable main milling unit of a milling machine includes an auxiliary milling tool and a mounting portion configured to couple the auxiliary milling unit to the main milling unit. The mounting portion is movable with the main milling unit. An auxiliary movement assembly is coupled to the mounting portion and the auxiliary milling tool. The auxiliary movement assembly is movable relative to the mounting portion to move the auxiliary milling tool relative to the main milling unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biomarker and a method for determining an oxidative stress level in a biological sample, which employs co-factor-dependent oxidative stress parameters, as well as a kit adapted for carrying out such a method. In one aspect the co-factor is tetrahydrobiopterin.

Abstract: A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a chassis, wheels, a compressed air tank, a heat exchanger to heat the compressed air, and an air motor driven by the heated air and connected to at least one wheel. A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a chassis, wheels, a compressed air tank, and an air motor driven by the compressed air and connected to a wheel. The vehicle also has a ventilation system for the passenger compartment, a heat exchanger, and a restrictive solenoid valve for directing ventilation system air to the heat exchanger. A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a chassis, wheels, an aluminum compressed air tank, a carbon filament reinforced plastic layer over the tank, a fiberglass and aramid-fiber layer over the carbon filament reinforced plastic layer, and an air motor driven by the compressed air and connected to at least one wheel.

Abstract: A system for optically recognizing, interpreting, and digitizing human readable instruments, annunciators, and controls includes an image acquisition sensor operable to capture images of at least one of the instruments, annunciators, and controls; and a logic processing unit operable to decode the images captured by the image acquisition sensor and interpret the decoded images to determine a state of the at least one of the instruments, annunciators, and controls.