Abstract: A system. The system comprising: a plurality of application servers, each configured to simulate one or more objects in a shared virtual environment, and to communicate with one or more client devices so as to exchange data related to the one or more objects and the shared virtual environment. Each object generates and/or has associated with it, object state data indicative of one or more states of each object. The system further comprises an object state management server, configured to store and distribute object state data of the one or more objects simulated in the shared virtual environment. The object state management server is connected via a network to the plurality of application servers, and is configured to: receive further object state data related to a given object from a respective application server of the plurality of application servers, and to distribute said further object state data to at least one other application server of the plurality of application servers.

Abstract: A non-leeching textile having inherent anti-microbial properties is disclosed. The textile employs metal nanoparticles, preferably silver-silica nanoparticles, to obtain its inherent anti-microbial properties. Notably, the textile only requires minimal amounts of metal nanoparticles in order to achieve biocidal or biostatic functionality. The metal nanoparticles are integrated into a matrix of the textile, preventing the metal nanoparticles from leeching out of the textile.

Abstract: A liftgate assembly may provide a dock lock engagement member at the appropriate height and distance for easy and secure engagement to a dock lock mechanism and may also beneficially include an adjustment mechanism allowing normal operation of the liftgate assembly even when encountering ground obstructions.

Abstract: A lift gate includes a one or more lift gate platforms that are connected together via hinges. A plurality of torsion bars are connected between the platforms and the hinges to provide assistance to the operator when opening or closing the lift gate platforms. More specifically, the lift gate includes two separate torsion bars connected between a bracket and a hinge mechanism respective to the one or more lift gate platforms.

Abstract: Bath safety products, including commodes, bath seats, and transfer benches, that have hinge brackets mounted onto frame members. The hinge brackets and frame members permit the bath safety products to fit into a smaller package when unassembled, to be assembled quickly and easily without any tools, to be easily collapsible into a compact, portable configuration for convenient storage and transporting when assembled, and to later be easily uncollapsed for use.