Abstract: A robot is used to pick parts from a bin. The robot has a compliant apparatus and one or more tools are connected to the apparatus to perform the picking. The compliant apparatus has mechanisms for monitoring and/or controlling its compliance. The compliant apparatus can have various embodiments. Force sensing can be used during removal of grasped parts from the bin to determine the force exerted on the picking tool(s). The signal indicative of the exerted force can be used by the robot controller to determine the weight of the parts that may be held by the picking tool(s). The robot has one or more devices which can be the picking tool to stir the parts in the bin.

Abstract: Systems and methods for composing a dynamic runtime API set schema employing a base API set schema and a set of API set schema extensions are disclosed. A base API set schema may be loaded into system memory at boot time with an associated set of host base binaries. A set of API set schema extensions binaries may also be loaded into system memory at boot time. At a second time, the API set schema extensions may be merged into the base API set schema on a dynamic as-needed basis.

Abstract: A robot for picking one or more parts (41) randomly distributed in a bin (40), this robot comprising a moveable arm (16a, 16b), a computing device (14) connected to said robot for controlling motion of said moveable arm and a tool (24) connected to said moveable arm for picking one or more of said parts from said bin,—said robot using said picking tool by itself or another tool (96, 98) mounted on the robot or grasped by the picking tool to stir one or more of said one or more randomly distributed parts in said bin when said computing device determines that a predetermined event requiring stirring of said parts has occurred.

Abstract: A computing system utilizing a local or remote secure email server that intercepts secure message that include an identifying domain extension provides secure data transmissions between internet or intranet users. The secure email messages can only be accessed from the secure email server by an intended recipient.

Abstract: A robot is used to pick parts from a bin. The robot has a compliant apparatus and one or more tools are connected to the apparatus to perform the picking. The compliant apparatus has mechanisms for monitoring and/or controlling its compliance. The compliant apparatus can have various embodiments. Force sensing can be used during removal of grasped parts from the bin to determine the force exerted on the picking tool(s). The signal indicative of the exerted force can be used by the robot controller to determine the weight of the parts that may be held by the picking tool(s). The robot has one or more devices which can be the picking tool to stir the parts in the bin.

Abstract: A robot for picking one or more parts (41) randomly distributed in a bin (40), this robot comprising a moveable arm (16a, 16b), a computing device (14) connected to said robot for controlling motion of said moveable arm and a tool (24) connected to said moveable arm for picking one or more of said parts from said bin,—said robot using said picking tool by itself or another tool (96, 98) mounted on the robot or grasped by the picking tool to stir one or more of said one or more randomly distributed parts in said bin when said computing device determines that a predetermined event requiring stirring of said parts has occurred.

Abstract: A computing system utilizing a local or remote secure email server that intercepts secure message that include an identifying domain extension provides secure data transmissions between internet or intranet users. The secure email messages can only be accessed from the secure email server by an intended recipient.

Abstract: A tool is provided for supporting the human upper body when having to lean over to work. The tool comprising a platform member for supporting the human upper body in a leaning position thereby reducing back muscle strain and fatigue; a cushioned pad secured to an upper surface of the platform member providing a cushioned interface between the human upper body and the platform; an omni-directional tilt and swivel member secured to a bottom surface of the platform member; an elongated telescopic height adjustment member comprising two or more elongated telescopic sections providing platform height adjustment, said sections being separable from one another so that sections may be removed or added as desired; one or more removable base members, the base member being removable to permit replacing the base member so as to accommodate base member configured for different floor or support conditions.

Abstract: A fluoride monitoring electrode comprises a single crystal of a lanthanum series fluoride doped with alkaline earth ions. The sample pre-treatment solution used in conjunction with the electrode includes a buffer that maintains a pH of 5 to 8 and a complexing agent that complexes iron and aluminum.

Abstract: A radio-pharmaceutical pig for transporting a syringe containing a radio-pharmaceutical includes a first cylindrical member having a first tungsten body defining a first cavity therein A second cylindrical member has a second tungsten body defining a second cavity therethrough and is capable of engagement with the first cylindrical member so that the first cavity is in substantial alignment with the second cavity. A third cylindrical member includes a third tungsten body defining a third cavity and is capable of engagement with the second cylindrical member so that the third cavity is in substantial alignment with the second cavity. The first cavity, the second cavity and the third cavity are shaped so as to be complimentary in shape of the syringe.

Abstract: A radio-pharmaceutical transport system includes a pig and a disposable plastic insert. Together, the pig and the disposable plastic insert provide a mechanism for transporting a syringe containing a dose of a radio-pharmaceutical composition. The pig includes a tungsten cylinder that defines an elongated cavity therein that is substantially coaxial with the tungsten cylinder. The cavity is of sufficient size to receive therein a syringe. The tungsten cylinder has a thickness sufficient to shield users from a PET radio-pharmaceutical without requiring additional shielding. The disposable plastic insert is disposed within the cavity and includes an elongated plastic envelope.

Abstract: A measurement/calibration cell for potentiometrically measuring ion concentration in a fluid interposes a barrier between measuring and reference electrodes and positions the measuring electrode at a sufficiently higher gravimetric potential above the reference electrode that seepage of electrolyte from the latter to the former is effectively precluded. A controller associated with the cell displays instructions and other desired information on a scrolling display such that a substantial amount of information can be presented in a relatively small display window.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an electrochemical metering apparatus that provides for convenient storage and presentation of the analytical electrode, simple assembly, and two calibration modes. The apparatus includes an electrode storage and presentation assembly that permits the user to introduce the electrode into a sample solution while simultaneously observing the meter's output, and store the electrode when not in use. All structural components are intended to fit together with interlocking tabs and windows. A serial port fits within the construction of the main housing without the need for bolts, and battery clips that depend directly from the circuit board obviate the need for wiring connections. The present invention also features two calibration modes. A "segment addition" mode permits separation of the voltage/concentration curve into individually plotted regions, the number of which depends on the number of reference solutions used in the calibration procedure.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an electrochemical metering apparatus that provides for convenient storage and presentation of the analytical electrode, simple assembly, and two calibration modes. The apparatus includes an electrode storage and presentation assembly that permits the user to introduce the electrode into a sample solution while simultaneously observing the meter's output, and store the electrode when not in use. All structural components are intended to fit together with interlocking tabs and windows. A serial port fits within the construction of the main housing without the need for bolts, and battery clips that depend directly from the circuit board obviate the need for wiring connections. The present invention also features two calibration modes. A "segment addition" mode permits separation of the voltage/concentration curve into individually plotted regions, the number of which depends on the number of reference solutions used in the calibration procedure.