Abstract: A bolt restraint mechanism for restraining a bolt of a bolting mechanism. The bolt restraint mechanism includes a bolt moveable between thrown and retracted positions and a catch plate having an aperture through which the bolt extends. The catch plate is biased to pivot such that a restraint surface of the aperture pushes against the bolt to restrain movement of the bolt. A release trigger is arranged such that when depressed the release trigger pushes against the catch plate to pivot thereby releasing the restraint surface from pushing against the bolt to release the bolt. The catch plate may be biased such that when the restraint surface pushes against the bolt to restrain movement of the bolt, the catch plate is non-orthogonal to the bolt.

Abstract: A latching assembly for releasably securing a first member to a second member, the latch assembly comprising a housing, at least two jaws pivotally mounted to the housing, the jaws pivotable between an open position and a closed position, the assembly comprising a locking member moveable between a locked position to lock the jaws in the closed position and an unlocked position to allow the jaws to revert to the open position.

Abstract: A bolt restraint mechanism for restraining a bolt of a bolting mechanism. The bolt restraint mechanism includes a bolt moveable between thrown and retracted positions and a catch plate having an aperture through which the bolt extends. The catch plate is biased to pivot such that a restraint surface of the aperture pushes against the bolt to restrain movement of the bolt. A release trigger is arranged such that when depressed the release trigger pushes against the catch plate to pivot thereby releasing the restraint surface from pushing against the bolt to release the bolt. The catch plate may be biased such that when the restraint surface pushes against the bolt to restrain movement of the bolt, the catch plate is non-orthogonal to the bolt.

Abstract: A latching assembly for releasably securing a first member to a second member, the latch assembly comprising a housing, at least two jaws pivotally mounted to the housing, the jaws pivotable between an open position and a closed position, the assembly comprising a locking member moveable between a locked position to lock the jaws in the closed position and an unlocked position to allow the jaws to revert to the open position.

Abstract: This patent application relates to credibility techniques for allowing an entity to leverage its credibility in an automated, standardized, and convenient manner. A credibility manifestation (e.g. a credibility cube) is described for representing, managing, validating, and/or conveying the entity's credibility profile to specific prospects. An automated credibility management system (CMS) is also described for creating and leveraging the credibility manifestation.

Abstract: A densified fluid barrier cleaning system is disclosed in which a pressure vessel encases a movable basket positioned so as to cross a barrier such that one opening of the pressure vessel resides in a first environment and a second opening of the pressure vessel resides in a second environment. A tubular basket within the pressure vessel is positioned such that its central longitudinal axis is aligned with both the first and second opening of the pressure vessel. Responsive to the successful completion of a cleaning cycle, soiled articles that are introduced to the basket via the first opening from the first environment can be removed through the second opening and into the second environment thus bridging the barrier without fear of introducing contaminants from the first environment to second environment.

Abstract: A densified fluid barrier cleaning system is disclosed in which a pressure vessel encases a movable basket positioned so as to cross a barrier such that one opening of the pressure vessel resides in a first environment and a second opening of the pressure vessel resides in a second environment. A tubular basket within the pressure vessel is positioned such that its central longitudinal axis is aligned with both the first and second opening of the pressure vessel. Responsive to the successful completion of a cleaning cycle, soiled articles that are introduced to the basket via the first opening from the first environment can be removed through the second opening and into the second environment thus bridging the barrier without fear of introducing contaminants from the first environment to second environment.

Abstract: A densified fluid barrier cleaning system is disclosed in which a pressure vessel encases a movable basket positioned so as to cross a barrier such that one opening of the pressure vessel resides in a first environment and a second opening of the pressure vessel resides in a second environment. A tubular basket within the pressure vessel is positioned such that its central longitudinal axis is aligned with both the first and second opening of the pressure vessel. Responsive to the successful completion of a cleaning cycle, soiled articles that are introduced to the basket via the first opening from the first environment can be removed through the second opening and into the second environment thus bridging the barrier without fear of introducing contaminants from the first environment to second environment.

Abstract: This patent application relates to credibility techniques for allowing an entity to leverage its credibility in an automated, standardized, and convenient manner. A credibility manifestation (e.g. a credibility cube) is described for representing, managing, validating, and/or conveying the entity's credibility profile to specific prospects. An automated credibility management system (CMS) is also described for creating and leveraging the credibility manifestation.

Abstract: A method of planning for an education with the assistance of a single source includes a user communicating with the single source for planning for multiple financial needs for an education, determining various insurance protection plans which are provided by the single source, selecting financing options for the education which are provided by the single source, obtaining spending tools which are provided by the single source, and procuring communications tools which are provided by the single source.

Abstract: An electric assist steering system (10) includes a steering torque sensor (110) and an electric assist variable reluctance motor (26) operatively connected to a steering member. A motor control signal is provided in response to a value of the torque signal for control of the assist motor (26). Energization sequence of the assist motor is dependant upon the relative position of the motor rotor (38) with respect to the motor housing and stator (32). A motor position sensor (54) provides a rotor position signal to (i) a drive control circuit (150) controlling motor energization sequence, and (ii) turn signal control function (130). Turn signal control function (130) controls turn signal indicators (121) in response to the sensed motor position.