Abstract: An example of an apparatus to transport utility-scale lithium-ion batteries in a racked and operational state. The apparatus includes a base and an isolation platform. In addition, the apparatus includes an isolator mounted on the base to support the isolation platform. The isolator is to dampen forces exerted on the isolation platform from the base. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a rack mounted onto the isolation platform. The rack is to secure a plurality of lithium-ion batteries to store energy at a utility-scale to be provided to a power distribution network. The plurality of lithium-ion batteries is racked in an operational state during transportation.

Abstract: A recoil device is provided for a gun having a barrel with a breech. The device includes a breech nut, a brake assembly, a pneumatic spring and a counter-recoil buffer. The breech nut has first and second adjacent sides. The brake assembly includes a brake cylinder that mounts to the breech nut on the first side. The pneumatic spring mounts to the breech nut on the second side. The counter-recoil buffer attaches to the pneumatic spring. The brake cylinder and the pneumatic spring internally push fluids for recoil absorption and return in response to firing the gun.

Abstract: Suturing apparatuses configured to suture biological tissue, such as an anatomical valve, are disclosed. The suturing apparatuses can include an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, one or more arms, and one or more needles. A protective member may be used to inhibit contact between a distal end of a needle and surrounding tissue. Methods for suturing bodily tissue such as an anatomical valve may be performed with the suturing apparatuses. The suturing apparatuses may be used to suture adjacent valve leaflets or the base of a valve in order to treat or repair the valve.

Abstract: Methods and systems provide for a sign language interpreter view within a video communication session. In one embodiment, a method presents a user interface (“UI”) for each of a number of client devices connected to a communication session, each UI including one or more video feeds associated with participants of the communication session. The method receives a request from a first participant to be presented with a sign language interpreter (“SLI”) view within the UI; determines that a second participant is to be designated as a sign language interpreter for the communication session; and presents, within the UI of a client device associated with the first participant, an SLI view including at least a video feed of the second participant and a video feed of a highlighted speaker being interpreted by the second participant.

Abstract: Methods and systems provide for an active server proxy presentation for sign language interpreters within a video communication session. In one embodiment, a method presents a user interface for each of a number of client devices connected to a communication session, with each UI including one or more video feeds associated with participants of the communication session. The method receives an indication that a first participant is designating a second participant as a sign language interpreter who will perform voicing for the first participant. The method then determines that the second participant is performing voicing for the first participant, then presents, within the UIs of at least a subset of the client devices, a video feed associated with the first participant in a highlighted fashion concurrently to the second participant performing the voicing for the first participant.

Abstract: Methods and systems provide for a sign language interpreter view within a video communication session. In one embodiment, a method presents a user interface (“UI”) for each of a number of client devices connected to a communication session, each UI including one or more video feeds associated with participants of the communication session. The method receives a request from a first participant to be presented with a sign language interpreter (“SLI”) view within the UI; determines that a second participant is to be designated as a sign language interpreter for the communication session; and presents, within the UI of a client device associated with the first participant, an SLI view including at least a video feed of the second participant and a video feed of a highlighted speaker being interpreted by the second participant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gun belt with an integrated holster retention system where by a holsters “J”, “M” or similar style hook sits in a pocket formed by the belts outer layer and attached narrower bottom inner layer. The hook than engages the upper layer thus holding the holster in place.

Abstract: A metered dose inhaler canister combination includes a canister constructed for containing a pharmaceutical composition, the canister having a canister base, a side wall extending from the canister base, an open end distal from the base and a first cooperating formation arranged at the open end and extending generally distally from the canister base; a shroud having a shroud base and a side wall extending from the shroud base to a waist, the base and side wall defining a vessel constructed to receive the canister therein, the waist defining an aperture of constricted width constructed to receive the canister therethrough, and a second cooperating formation extending generally distally from the waist, wherein the respective first and second cooperating formations adopt an engaged condition in which the canister is retained within the shroud.

Abstract: A method of forming a hollow article (2) comprises the steps of providing a metal blank in the form of a disk. Subsequently, a metal blank is transferred to a first forming station which comprises a punch and a die. A metal blank is formed into a cup having a sidewall and a closed base. A boundary lubrication is provided between the die and the metal blank by application of a lubricant. Hereinafter, the metal cup is provided to a set of forming stations in a deep drawing transfer press. The set of forming stations comprises at least one set of punches and dies. Said metal cup is deep drawn into a hollow article (2) having a sidewall (4) and a closed base (7) with an inner and an outer surface (, 8, 6, 9) by the action of said at least one set of punches and dies. Subsequently, the hollow article (2) is provided to a subsequent forming station in the deep drawing transfer press.

Abstract: A metered dose inhaler canister combination comprises a canister configured for containing a pharmaceutical composition, the canister having a canister base, a side wall extending from the canister base, an open end distal from the base and a first cooperating formation arranged at said open end and extending generally distally from said canister base; a shroud having a shroud base and a side wall extending from the shroud base to a waist, the base and side wall defining a vessel configured to receive the canister therein, the waist defining an aperture of constricted width configured to receive the canister therethrough, and a second cooperating formation extending generally distally from said waist, wherein the respective first and second cooperating formations adopt an engaged condition in which the canister is retained within the shroud.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dispensing container comprising a vessel, the vessel having: a formation and/or discrete element in or on the vessel which causes the centre of gravity of contents of the vessel to be positioned differently, when oriented in a lain-on-side attitude, from its notional position, in the absence of the formation or element in or on the vessel; an additional formation or discrete element in or on the vessel which, when the container is in the lain-on-side attitude, lifts at least a portion of the container away from a surface, wherein, when the container is in the lain-on-side attitude and has a first volume of content, the centre of gravity of the content biases the container to a first orientation, and when the container is in the lain-on-side attitude and has a second volume of content, the centre of gravity of the container biases the container to a second orientation, different to the first.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gun belt with an integrated holster retention system where by a holsters “J”, “M” or similar style hook sits in a pocket formed by the belts outer layer and attached narrower bottom inner layer. The hook than engages the upper layer thus holding the holster in place.

Abstract: Pieces of furniture which have a single configuration of parts, but that configuration allows for two different positions into which they may be placed and those positions provide different functionality from each other. Thus, the furniture has two different uses, but switching between them simply requires placing the piece of furniture in a different arrangement instead of removing or adding parts or moving parts relative to each other. Specifically, the piece of furniture is generally “flipped-over” to switch between arrangements.

Abstract: Pieces of furniture which have a single configuration of parts, but that configuration allows for two different positions into which they may be placed and those positions provide different functionality from each other. Thus, the furniture has two different uses, but switching between them simply requires placing the piece of furniture in a different arrangement instead of removing or adding parts or moving parts relative to each other. Specifically, the piece of furniture is generally “flipped-over” to switch between arrangements.

Abstract: Here is disclosed a hat having a crown and a brim, the brim having a peripheral edge, a front portion a back portion, and opposite left and right side portions. Left, right, front and back electric fans are positioned on the brim adjacent the peripheral edge. The left, right, front and back electric fans are each configured to blow air downwardly away from the crown at a rate of at least 10 cfm. The left, right, front and back electric fans are positioned 90° from each other on the brim. The device further includes a control unit mounted in the hat and operatively coupled to the left, right, front and back electric fans for driving the fans, the control unit having at least one storage battery. Finally, the device includes a switch coupled to the control unit for turning the fans on and off.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08B801 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08B801 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08B801 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08B801, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08B801. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08B801.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08A180 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08A180 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08A180 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08A180, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08A180. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08A180.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X8K846 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X8K846 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X8K846 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X8K846, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X8K846. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X8K846.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03A178 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X03A178 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03A178 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03A178, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03A178. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03A178.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13B627 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13B627 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13B627 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13B627, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13B627. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13B627.