Abstract: Provided is a process including: writing classes using object-oriented modelling of modeling topics; scanning the classes to determine class definition information; receiving from a subscribing modeling object a request for a subscription to a given modeling topic in a given modeling topic class, the subscription request including a modeling topic filter to select the given modeling topic from a plurality of modeling topics described by the given modeling topic class; registering a modeling topic accessor associated with the subscribing modeling object and a modeling topic mutator associated with the subscribing modeling object; processing, through the modeling topic filter a modeling topic that is accessed through an accessor and is described by the modeling topic class, the modeling topic being received from a modeling publisher object; notifying the subscribing object of the received modeling topic through a registered modeling topic listener; and mutating the received modeling topic.

Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a handle connected to a pin by a linkage. The linkage converts rotation of the handle relative to a frame into axial movement of the pin between extended and retracted positions relative to the frame. The pin engages with a pre-load adjustment mechanism in the extended position to apply a pre-load through the linkage that biases the pin toward the extended position. The pre-load adjustment mechanism is adjustable to set the pre-load through the linkage to a predetermined value as selected by a user.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a rotational mechanism comprising a rotating part with an extension, configured to rotate about a first axis, a base comprising a sliding channel, wherein the rotating part is configured to rotate with respect to the base, and a stopping element comprising a stopping tab configured to interact with the sliding channel and further configured to interact with the extension to limit rotation of the rotating part. The rotating part is able to rotate the same amount in both the first direction and the second direction starting from a starting position and stopping at a stopping position, wherein, when reaching the stopping position by rotation in the first direction, the rotating part is restricted from further moving in the first direction, and wherein, when reaching the stopping position by rotation in the second direction, the rotating part is restricted from further moving in the second direction.

Abstract: Provided is a process including: searching code of a machine-learning pipeline to find a first and a second object code sequences performing similar tasks; modifying the code of the machine learning pipeline by inserting a third object code sequence into the code of the machine learning pipeline, the third code sequence being operable to pass control to the first object code sequence; inserting a branch at the end of the first code sequence, the branch being operable to: pass control, upon detection of a first predefined condition, to an instruction following the first object code sequence, and to pass control, upon detection of a second predefined condition, to an instruction following the third object code sequence; and wherein the third code sequence is executed in place of the second object sequence without affecting completion of the tasks.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a rotational mechanism comprising a rotating part with an extension, configured to rotate about a first axis, a base comprising a sliding channel, wherein the rotating part is configured to rotate with respect to the base, and a stopping element comprising a stopping tab configured to interact with the sliding channel and further configured to interact with the extension to limit rotation of the rotating part. The rotating part is able to rotate the same amount in both the first direction and the second direction starting from a starting position and stopping at a stopping position, wherein, when reaching the stopping position by rotation in the first direction, the rotating part is restricted from further moving in the first direction, and wherein, when reaching the stopping position by rotation in the second direction, the rotating part is restricted from further moving in the second direction.

Abstract: Provided is a process including: writing classes using object-oriented modelling of modeling topics; scanning the classes to determine class definition information; receiving from a subscribing modeling object a request for a subscription to a given modeling topic in a given modeling topic class, the subscription request including a modeling topic filter to select the given modeling topic from a plurality of modeling topics described by the given modeling topic class; registering a modeling topic accessor associated with the subscribing modeling object and a modeling topic mutator associated with the subscribing modeling object; processing, through the modeling topic filter a modeling topic that is accessed through an accessor and is described by the modeling topic class, the modeling topic being received from a modeling publisher object; notifying the subscribing object of the received modeling topic through a registered modeling topic listener; and mutating the received modeling topic.

Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a handle connected to a pin by a linkage. The linkage converts rotation of the handle relative to a frame into axial movement of the pin between extended and retracted positions relative to the frame.

Abstract: A system and method for assessing and recovering inherent diminished value of a vehicle involved in a property loss incident is provided. Inherent diminished value refers to the loss in value of a vehicle that remains after it is completely and professionally repaired. It is the loss of value that results from the simple fact that the vehicle has been in an accident. This type of diminished value is also known as “stigma damage.” The system and method may include obtaining vehicle history data for the vehicle from a computerized vehicle history database based on the vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN). Based on the vehicle history data, it is determined whether the vehicle has been in an accident resulting in property damage to the vehicle. If it has been determined that the vehicle was involved in a property loss incident, a crash report (i.e. police report) for the vehicle is obtained to determine if a qualified loss has occurred.

Abstract: A therapeutic medical garment including a knitted welt proximate one end thereof with a surface adapted for residing against the wearer's skin. The garment includes a ground yarn and a plurality of raised, skin-engaging stabilizer elements, such as elongate bars extending in spaced-apart relation around an inner surface of the welt and along a longitudinal axis of the garment to reduce a tendency of the welt to roll over on itself.

Abstract: An apparatus useful in removing internal organs from a game animal, and a method of field dressing an animal. The apparatus includes, generally, a pair of tubes, slidably engaged one within the other, with a hook structure removably affixed to the end of the inner tube. The position of the tubes relative to one-another is controlled by longitudinal and latitudinal channels extending along one of the tubes, and a protuberance formed on the other tube. The associated method for removing internal organs from a game animal using the disclosed apparatus includes inserting the apparatus into the anus of a game animal, securing the hook to the flesh of the animal, cutting around the anus, and pulling back the internal tube so that the anal tract is locked within the proximal end of the external tube.

Abstract: A therapeutic medical garment having a variable pressure profile along its length and includes a knitted tubular body and a knitted anti-slip portion formed proximate one end of the tubular body with an inner surface adapted for residing against a wearer's skin. The knitted anti-slip portion includes at least first and second high friction yarns simultaneously knitted to form a repeat having a raised surface texture on the inner surface of the anti-slip portion. One of the first and second high friction yarns is a low-elasticity yarn, and at least one of the first and second high-friction yarns is knitted to reside on and form the raised surface texture on the inner face of the anti-slip portion.

Abstract: A therapeutic medical garment having a variable pressure profile along its length, and including a knitted tubular body and a knitted anti-slip portion formed proximate one end of the tubular body with an inner surface adapted for residing against a wearer's skin. The knitted anti-slip portion includes at least first, second and third yarns simultaneously knitted to form a repeat having a raised surface texture on the inner surface of the anti-slip portion. One of the first, second and third yarns is a low-friction yarn, and two of the first, second and third yarns are high-friction yarns knitted to reside on and form the raised surface texture on the inner face of the anti-slip portion. A fabric construction and a method of forming a fabric construction are also disclosed.

Abstract: A therapeutic medical garment including a knitted welt proximate one end thereof with a surface adapted for residing against the wearer's skin. The garment includes a ground yarn and a plurality of raised, skin-engaging stabilizer elements, such as elongate bars extending in spaced-apart relation around an inner surface of the welt and along a longitudinal axis of the garment to reduce a tendency of the welt to roll over on itself.

Abstract: A therapeutic medical garment having a variable pressure profile along its length, and including a knitted tubular body and a knitted anti-slip portion formed proximate one end of the tubular body with an inner surface adapted for residing against a wearer's skin. The knitted anti-slip portion includes at least first, second and third yarns simultaneously knitted to form a repeat having a raised surface texture on the inner surface of the anti-slip portion. One of the first, second and third yarns is a low-friction yarn, and two of the first, second and third yarns are high-friction yarns knitted to reside on and form the raised surface texture on the inner face of the anti-slip portion. A fabric construction and a method of forming a fabric construction are also disclosed.

Abstract: A therapeutic medical garment having a variable pressure profile along its length and includes a knitted tubular body and a knitted anti-slip portion formed proximate one end of the tubular body with an inner surface adapted for residing against a wearer's skin. The knitted anti-slip portion includes at least first and second high friction yarns simultaneously knitted to form a repeat having a raised surface texture on the inner surface of the anti-slip portion. One of the first and second high friction yarns is a low-elasticity yarn, and at least one of the first and second high-friction yarns is knitted to reside on and form the raised surface texture on the inner face of the anti-slip portion.

Abstract: A pulse step modulator comprising is disclosed including a plurality of series connected unit step modules, each including a DC voltage source and an associated actuatable switch for, when on, turning on the associated module to provide a unit step voltage. An output circuit is connected to the series connected modules for providing an output voltage to a load wherein the magnitude of the output voltage is equal to the sum of all the voltage sources of the modules that are turned on. A plurality of module turn on signals are provided, each for turning on a switch in one of the modules for the time duration of the turn on signal after which the switch is turned off. Each unit step module includes a transformer means exhibiting an associated unwanted capacitance between transformer means and circuit ground and which capacitance becomes charged when the associated switch is turned on.

Abstract: A corona discharge device having a roll electrode and a segmented corona discharge electrode assembly mounted in a spaced relation to the roll electrode, the electrode assembly including a number of electrode segments mounted in a staggered relation with respect to said roll electrode, each segment including a hollow tubular electrically conductive electrode and a cup-shaped insulator mounted on the end of the electrode, the insulator including a base having an opening in the center, a tubular wall section surrounding the outside of the electrode and a vent tube aligned with the opening in the base and extending into the electrode to provide a vent passage for drawing air or blowing air across the face of the surface of the base of the insulator, and an electricity conductive adhesive for securing the insulator to the electrode and providing an even electrical field between the base and the surface of the base race electrode.