Abstract: A mattress includes a cushioning element, a first rail, and an edge sensor. The cushioning element includes a first edge defining a head end, a second edge defining a foot end, and a third edge positioned between the first edge and the second edge. The first rail is adjacent to the third edge and includes a first receptacle positioned to open towards an outer top surface of the first rail. The edge sensor is positioned in the first receptacle of the first rail.

Abstract: A mattress includes one or more sensors. The sensor(s) may be positioned on a sleep surface of the mattress; for example, at locations where an individual's thorax and/or legs would be positioned when the individual assumes a sleeping position on the sleep surface. The sensor(s) may be positioned adjacent to an edge of the mattress, on the sleep surface or on the edge. A processor may be associated with the sensor(s) of the mattress. The processor may process signals received from the sensor(s) to provide information about the mattress, an individual on the mattress, and/or an environment in which the mattress is located.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a fluid plate assembly that includes a plurality of fluid plates and one or more seals between the plurality of fluid plates. The plurality of fluid plates are coupled together to form a fluid passage. At least one fluid plate of the plurality of fluid plates includes a plurality of holes and one or more fluid channels. The plurality of holes are configured to spray pressurized fluid on at least a portion of one or more components of a rotary machine. The one or more fluid channels that form the fluid passage are configured to direct the pressurized fluid to the plurality of holes.

Abstract: A mattress includes one or more sensors. The sensor(s) may be positioned on a sleep surface of the mattress; for example, at locations where an individual's thorax and/or legs would be positioned when the individual assumes a sleeping position on the sleep surface. The sensor(s) may be positioned adjacent to an edge of the mattress, on the sleep surface or on the edge. A processor may be associated with the sensor(s) of the mattress. The processor may process signals received from the sensor(s) to provide information about the mattress, an individual on the mattress, and/or an environment in which the mattress is located.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a fluid plate assembly that includes a plurality of fluid plates and one or more seals between the plurality of fluid plates. The plurality of fluid plates are coupled together to form a fluid passage. At least one fluid plate of the plurality of fluid plates includes a plurality of holes and one or more fluid channels. The plurality of holes are configured to spray pressurized fluid on at least a portion of one or more components of a rotary machine. The one or more fluid channels that form the fluid passage are configured to direct the pressurized fluid to the plurality of holes.

Abstract: The invention provides an amorphous metal-organic framework for use in methods of treatment. The amorphous metal-organic framework may hold a component for delivery. The amorphous metal-organic framework is obtained or is obtainable by amorphization of a crystalline amorphous metal-organic framework holding the component. The amorphous metal-organic framework may be a zirconium-containing or a bismuth-containing metal-organic framework, such as a framework having arylcarboxylate ligands, such as benzenedicarboxylate ligands.

Abstract: A system and method for a keyless physical access control system, including keyless access to locks, is described. An access reader integrates a capacitive touch sensor and an RFID reader; the expected interference in operation of the capacitive touch sensor due to the excitation signal generated by the RFID antenna is avoided by selectively turning the RFID antenna on and off at periodic time intervals. The time intervals are selected to be long enough so that both the capacitive touch sensor and the RFID reader can operate normally during respective time intervals to unlock a lock, but short enough so that a user does not notice any delay in operation.

Abstract: A system and method for a keyless physical access control system, including keyless access to locks, is described. An access reader integrates a capacitive touch sensor and an RFID reader; the expected interference in operation of the capacitive touch sensor due to the excitation signal generated by the RFID antenna is avoided by selectively turning the RFID antenna on and off at periodic time intervals.

Abstract: The invention provides an amorphous metal-organic framework for use in methods of treatment. The amorphous metal-organic framework may hold a component for delivery. The amorphous metal-organic framework is obtained or is obtainable by amorphization of a crystalline amorphous metal-organic framework holding the component. The amorphous metal-organic framework may be a zirconium-containing or a bismuth-containing metal-organic framework, such as a framework having arylcarboxylate ligands, such as benzenedicarboxylate ligands.

Abstract: A wireless access control system for a door may include a lock assembly carried by the door that may include a lock, lock wireless communications circuitry, a proximity detector directed toward an interior area, interior and exterior antennas, and a lock controller. The lock controller may determine if the user is in the interior or exterior area based upon the proximity detector and a received signal strength at the interior and exterior antennas based upon wireless communication with a remote access device, enable lock switching based upon the received signal strength at the exterior antenna being greater than at the interior antenna, disable lock switching when the user is in the interior area and a difference between the received signal strength at the interior and exterior antennas is below a threshold, and switch the lock based upon communication with the remote access device and switching of the lock being enabled.

Abstract: A handheld scooping and shaping device comprising a snow shaping section, a first hollow rigid shaft segment, a plurality of additional hollow rigid shaft segments, and a handle. The snow shaping section comprises a scooping panel, back panel, first sidewall, second sidewall, and bottom panel. The scooping panel comprises a distal end having a plurality of teeth extending outwardly. The back panel opposes the scooping panel. The first sidewall opposes the second sidewall. The bottom panel is coupled or integrated to the scooping panel, back panel, first sidewall and second sidewall. The first hollow rigid shaft segment is removably coupled to the snow shaping section. The plurality of additional hollow rigid shaft segments are configured to nest within at either the first hollow rigid shaft segment or an additional hollow rigid shaft segment. The handle is coupled or integrated to one of the additional hollow rigid shaft segments.

Abstract: A wireless access control system for a door may include a lock assembly carried by the door. The lock assembly may include a lock, lock wireless communications circuitry, a door position determining device, a touch sensor to sense touching by a user, and a lock controller. A remote access device may be remote from the lock assembly and may to communicate with the lock wireless communications circuitry. The lock controller may be configured to determine when the door is moved in a pattern based upon the door position determining device, perform an authentication of the remote access device based upon determining the door being moved in the pattern, and switch the lock from the unlocked position to the locked position based upon the authentication and the user touching the touch sensor.

Abstract: A handheld scooping and shaping device comprising a snow shaping section, a first hollow rigid shaft segment, a plurality of additional hollow rigid shaft segments, and a handle. The snow shaping section comprises a scooping panel, back panel, first sidewall, second sidewall, and bottom panel. The scooping panel comprises a distal end having a plurality of teeth extending outwardly. The back panel opposes the scooping panel. The first sidewall opposes the second sidewall. The bottom panel is coupled or integrated to the scooping panel, back panel, first sidewall and second sidewall. The first hollow rigid shaft segment is removably coupled to the snow shaping section. The plurality of additional hollow rigid shaft segments are configured to nest within at either the first hollow rigid shaft segment or an additional hollow rigid shaft segment. The handle is coupled or integrated to one of the additional hollow rigid shaft segments.

Abstract: A wireless access control system for a door may include a lock assembly carried by the door. The lock assembly may include a lock, lock wireless communications circuitry, a proximity detector to detect a proximity of a user to the door, a touch sensor, and a lock controller. The system also includes a remote access device remote from the lock that includes remote access wireless communications circuitry to communicate with the lock wireless communications circuitry. The lock controller determines when the user is approaching the door based upon the proximity detector, performs an authentication of the remote access device, via the lock wireless communications circuitry and the remote access wireless communications circuitry, and based upon the user approaching the door, and switches the lock from a locked position to an unlocked position based upon the authentication and the user touching the touch sensor.

Abstract: A wireless access control system for a door may include a lock assembly carried by the door. The lock assembly may include a lock, lock wireless communications circuitry, a door position determining device, a touch sensor to sense touching by a user, and a lock controller. A remote access device may be remote from the lock assembly and may to communicate with the lock wireless communications circuitry. The lock controller may be configured to determine when the door is moved in a pattern based upon the door position determining device, perform an authentication of the remote access device based upon determining the door being moved in the pattern, and switch the lock from the unlocked position to the locked position based upon the authentication and the user touching the touch sensor.

Abstract: A wireless access control system for a door may include a lock assembly carried by the door that may include a lock, lock wireless communications circuitry, a proximity detector directed toward an interior area, interior and exterior antennas, and a lock controller. The lock controller may determine if the user is in the interior or exterior area based upon the proximity detector and a received signal strength at the interior and exterior antennas based upon wireless communication with a remote access device, enable lock switching based upon the received signal strength at the exterior antenna being greater than at the interior antenna, disable lock switching when the user is in the interior area and a difference between the received signal strength at the interior and exterior antennas is below a threshold, and switch the lock based upon communication with the remote access device and switching of the lock being enabled.

Abstract: A wireless access control system for a door may include a lock assembly carried by the door. The lock assembly may include a lock, lock wireless communications circuitry, a touch sensor, and a lock controller. The system may also include a plugin device remote from the lock assembly. The system may also include a remote access device remote from the lock. The plugin device may wirelessly send a lock communication enable command to enable the lock based upon wireless communication with the remote access device. The lock controller may communicate with the remote access device based upon wirelessly receiving the lock communication enable command, perform an authentication of the remote access device based upon the lock communication enable command, and switch the lock between locked and unlocked positions based upon the authentication and the user touching the touch sensor.

Abstract: A wireless access control system includes a remote access device and an electronic lock. The electronic lock communicates with the remote access device. The electronic lock controls the ability to lock and unlock a door in which the electronic lock is disposed. The electronic lock determines when the remote access device is at a distance less than or equal to a predetermined distance from the lock to enable the lock to be unlocked.

Abstract: A wireless access control system includes a remote access device. A plugin device communicates with the remote access device. A lock controls the ability to lock and unlock a door in which the lock is disposed. The lock is in communication with the plugin device. The plugin device determines a distance between the remote access device and the lock and causes the lock to communicate with the remote access device when the remote access device is at a distance less than or equal to a predetermined distance from the lock to enable the lock to be unlocked.