Abstract: An electric compressor includes a housing and a compression device. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The compression device is a rotary-type compression device configured to compress refrigerant. The compression device includes a piston device including a cylinder and a rolling piston. The cylinder is eccentrically coupled to a drive shaft. The rolling piston has an outer surface in contact with an inner surface of a compression chamber. The rolling piston rotates about the cylinder as the drive shaft and the piston device are rotated by a motor. A vane moveably coupled to the housing and having an end adjacent the compression chamber is biased such that the end of the vane is in contact with the rolling piston as the piston device is rotated by the drive shaft.

Abstract: An electric compressor includes a housing and a compression device. The housing defines an intake volume and a discharge volume. The compression device is a rotary-type compression device configured to compress refrigerant. The compression device includes a piston device including a cylinder and a rolling piston. The cylinder is eccentrically coupled to a drive shaft. The rolling piston has an outer surface in contact with an inner surface of a compression chamber. The rolling piston rotates about the cylinder as the drive shaft and the piston device are rotated by a motor. A vane moveably coupled to the housing and having an end adjacent the compression chamber is biased such that the end of the vane is in contact with the rolling piston as the piston device is rotated by the drive shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for transportation and storage of equipment is disclosed herein. The apparatus consists of a shipping cap that is configured to be inserted into the inlet and outlet portions of the piece of rotating equipment. The shipping cap is configured to accept a desiccant and insert this desiccant into the inlet and outlet portions of the equipment to prevent moisture intrusion.

Abstract: An external fixation K-wire clamp including an elongated channel arranged and configured to receive one or more K-wires. In some examples, the elongated channel is devoid of any predefined grooves so that the one or more K-wires can be positioned anywhere along the length of the elongated channel and/or in various orientations. In addition, and/or alternatively, an exemplary method of use for treating a distal radius fracture is disclosed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a race set is described. The race set may comprise a portable race management device, comprising: a detachable lane defining element configured to be actuated; a starting indicator; a finishing indicator; and circuitry configured to receive start and/or finish signals via actuation of the detachable lane defining element, control actuation of the starting indicator upon race starting, and control actuation of the finishing indicator upon race finishing. Various alternative embodiments and alternative example race sets are also included.

Abstract: A ramp for toy vehicles is provided comprising a base including a plurality of interaction sites and a ramp member joined to the base. The ramp member may include a flexible first driving surface. The ramp may further include a first support arm attached to the ramp member, the first support arm having a tip that is positionable at one of the plurality of interaction sites.

Abstract: A speed measuring device with an output generating system is disclosed. The output generating system can generate visual outputs and/or audible outputs in response to a detected flow of air. The device includes a coupling component that allows the device to be wearable by a user.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a race set is described. The race set may comprise a portable race management device, comprising: a detachable lane defining element configured to be actuated; a starting indicator; a finishing indicator; and circuitry configured to receive start and/or finish signals via actuation of the detachable lane defining element, control actuation of the starting indicator upon race starting, and control actuation of the finishing indicator upon race finishing. Various alternative embodiments and alternative example race sets are also included.

Abstract: An interactive wrist cover for simulating riding a vehicle, such as a motorcycle, is provided. The interactive wrist cover includes various components that respond to realistic driving or riding motions of the user by generating appropriate outputs, such as increasing engine speed sound in response to wrist flexure to simulate throttle operation, even if no handlebar is present.

Abstract: A miniature roll-up halfpipe for use with fingerboards or miniature skateboards includes a pair of sideframes configurable in either a collapsed compact configuration or an extended open configuration. A pair of platforms join the end portions of the sideframes to form a generally rectangular structure having a pair of upwardly open curved edges. A flexible resilient sheet is received upon the supporting frame to form a curved surface of the type frequently used by skateboarder's or the like. In the closed configuration, the flexible sheet is rolled into a cylindrical shape and encloses the collapsed siderails and platform elements. A pair of generally cylindrical endcaps are received upon the opposed ends of the rolled sheet to provide closure and secure attachment thereof.