Abstract: An assembly for use in performing an exercise movement includes a weight bar apparatus having a grip section including at least one pair of handles, a first sleeve coupled to a first end of the grip section, and a second sleeve coupled to a second end of the grip section, which is opposite the first end. The grip section includes a first grip segment, a second grip segment, and a platform positioned along a longitudinal axis of the apparatus, between the first grip segment and the second grip segment. The grip section also includes a first pair of handles and a second pair of handles, which is offset relative to the first pair of handles in a height-wise direction of the grip section.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a grip section including at least one pair of handles; a first sleeve coupled to a first end of the grip section; and a second sleeve coupled to a second end of the grip section, which is opposite the first end. Each of the first and second sleeves is structured to receive one or more weight plates. The grip section includes a first grip segment, a second grip segment, and a platform positioned between the first grip segment and the second grip segment.

Abstract: A method for managing operation of a vehicle includes detecting, while the vehicle is operating, an assistance condition that triggers activation of one or more assistance components of a set of assistance components associated with a driver assistance system, the vehicle having been retrofitted to include an autonomous driving system. The method also includes determining whether the autonomous driving system satisfies a respective safety condition associated with each of the one or more assistance components without activation of the one or more assistance components. The method further includes preventing the one or more assistance components from activating in accordance with determining the autonomous driving system satisfies the safety condition.

Abstract: A method for managing autonomous operation of a vehicle includes detecting, while the vehicle is operating in an autonomous mode, an assistance condition that triggers activation of an assistance component of a set of assistance components associated with a driver assistance system. The method also includes determining whether the operation of the vehicle in the autonomous mode satisfies a safety condition associated with the assistance component. The method further includes adjusting an activation signal that triggers the activation of the assistance component based on determining the operation of the vehicle in the autonomous mode satisfies the safety condition.

Abstract: Exercises apparatuses are disclosed. One example exercise apparatus includes a grip section including at least one pair of handles; a first sleeve coupled to a first end of the grip section; and a second sleeve coupled to a second end of the grip section, which is opposite the first end, each of the first and second sleeves structure to receive one of more weight plates. The grip section includes a first grip segment, a second grip segment, and a platform positioned between the first grip segment and the second grip segment.

Abstract: A method for managing autonomous operation of a vehicle includes detecting, while the vehicle is operating in an autonomous mode, an assistance condition that triggers activation of an assistance component of a set of assistance components associated with a driver assistance system. The method also includes determining whether the operation of the vehicle in the autonomous mode satisfies a safety condition associated with the assistance component. The method further includes adjusting an activation signal that triggers the activation of the assistance component based on determining the operation of the vehicle in the autonomous mode satisfies the safety condition.

Abstract: A floating cover has a plurality of upper tubular members. The plurality of upper tubular members is attached widthwise together to cover the waterway to reduce water in the waterway from evaporating. A plurality of lower tubular members is provided. Each of the plurality of lower tubular members is positioned between and attached lengthwise to corresponding bottom sections of adjacent upper tubular members, the lower tubular members having open ends to allow water to flow through the lower tubular members.

Abstract: A bone distraction device having a ratchet and pawl mechanism such that incremental rotation is allowed in one direction and prevented in the other, and further having a quick release mechanism such that the ratchet and pawl mechanism can be released to allow free rotation in both directions.

Abstract: A floating cover for a waterway has a plurality of tubular structures. The plurality of tubular structures is attached widthwise together and extends over an approximate width of the waterway to cover the waterway to prevent water in the waterway from evaporating.

Abstract: Computer programs embodied in computer-readable media for managing temporal data in relational databases are provided. According to one embodiment, a computer program comprises logic for storing temporal data in tables stored in a database and using a single schema. The schema includes a first column designating an identifier of an object represented in a row of a table and columns designating an effective-time period. For a past effective-time period, the state of the object as it existed is described by atemporal data in the row. For a present effective-time period, the present state of the object is described. For a future effective-time period, the state of the object as it will exist is described by the atemporal data. Additional logic stores additional data in the tables, such as business data describing the state of the object.

Abstract: A bone distraction device having a ratchet and pawl mechanism such that incremental rotation is allowed in one direction and prevented in the other, and further having a quick release mechanism such that the ratchet and pawl mechanism can be released to allow free rotation in both directions.

Abstract: A maxillary distractor assembly having a malar buttress plate member and a vertical arm member, wherein the malar buttress plate member is detachably connected to the vertical arm member such that the malar buttress plate member may be left in the patient when the remainder of the assembly is removed.

Abstract: The system and method of the present invention removes organic and organometallic materials from an article in reduced pressure atmosphere containing ozone and activated oxygen. A dielectric barrier discharge lamp induces an intermolecular molecule energy transfer to the organic and organometallic material. The dielectric barrier discharge lamp emits vacuum ultraviolet rays having a wavelength of about 172 nm that produce a photochemical reaction with the oxygen-containing gas to generate ozone and the activated oxygen.

Abstract: An adjustable buffer including a first series of P-channel devices having current electrodes coupled in series between a first voltage supply and a first output node, and a first series of N-channel devices having current electrodes coupled in series between the first output node and a second voltage supply. The control electrodes of the P- and N-channel devices are coupled to a selected one of an input node and a corresponding voltage supply collectively forming first and second sets of selectable connections. The first and second sets of selectable connections are made to adjust delay from the input node to the first output node. A clock distribution system including multiple uniform adjustable buffers coupled between at least one root node and multiple destination nodes, where each uniform adjustable buffer is adjustable between a minimum delay and a maximum delay.

Abstract: The system and method of the present invention removes organic and organometallic materials from an article in reduced pressure atmosphere containing ozone and activated oxygen. A dielectric barrier discharge lamp induces an intermolecular molecule energy transfer to the organic and organometallic material. The dielectric barrier discharge lamp emits vacuum ultraviolet rays having a wavelength of about 172 nm that produce a photochemical reaction with the oxygen-containing gas to generate ozone and the activated oxygen.

Abstract: An improved distractor apparatus of the type having at least a pair of opposing bone plates secured distally and proximally to a pair of bone segments created by cutting an osteotomy gap, wherein the mounting brackets for securing the bone plates to the distractor means comprise abutment members that extend into the gap and abut the exposed ends of the two bone segments, such that distraction force is transferred to the bone segments by both the bone plates and the abutment members, wherein at least the abutment member on the distal mounting bracket is collapsible in the distal direction.

Abstract: This present invention for an in-line fluid heater suitable for heating ultrapure fluids utilizes a radiant energy source that generates infrared radiation to heat a fluid. The fluid to be heated is passed through a vessel such as a tube. The vessel, formed of PFA or polytetraflouroethylene, is coiled around the lamp or lamps. A chamber surrounds the lamp or lamps and the vessel. A temperature sensor at the outlet end of the vessel sends a signal to a controller that adjusts either the flow of fluid through the vessel or the intensity of the lamp or lamps, thereby controlling the fluid temperature at the outlet. The system is useful in any application requiring an ultraclean, non-contact method of raising the temperature of various liquids and gases.

Abstract: An air particle sample cassette enables concurrent or sequential collection of air particle samples. The dual air particle sample cassette has top and bottom covers that fit together to provide an airtight seal between them. The airtight seal may be provided by adhesive or otherwise. However, a close fit between the two also aids in obtaining an airtight seal. The top cover has tapering inlets circumscribed by channels. The inlets taper to create increased air speed at the exit slit of the inlets. The inlets have rounded tops for greater collection of air and the circumscribing channels provide means by which plastic caps or otherwise may be used to protect the inlets from collecting air until desired. The sample plate or collecting slide is fitted to the bottom of the top cover and obstructs the direct flow of air to the exit port. The collecting slide is protected from contact with other cassette elements by spacers or sidewalls which generally leave the corners of the bottom cover open.

Abstract: A bone distractor having four bone plate attachment members for affixation to the posterior and anterior maxilla and/or zygomatic buttress and to the posterior and anterior mandible, the attachment members mounted onto a pair of parallel rods, one rod being a threaded drive rod and the other being a releasable guide rod, whereby rotation of the drive rod causes dimensional separation of the anterior attachment members from the posterior attachment members. The guide rod can be quickly removed such the superior attachment members joined to the maxilla and/or zygomatic buttress are physically separated from the inferior attachment members joined to the mandible such that the jaw can be opened.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Bahama awning-type shutter with functional louvers that is strong enough to withstand all tropical weather and test standards relating to and including hurricane force winds, while incorporating the user-friendly, easy-opening mechanism of a jalousie, which is capable of moving all of the louvers in unison. This functional louvered Bahama awning-type shutter has the strength to resist hurricane force winds while still allowing the louvers to function.