Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for shock absorbing interlocks for multi-panel sliding doors that operate smoothly and relatively noiselessly. Some embodiments combine external and internal shock absorbers, with friction bearing contacts. An optional motion dampening component can additionally absorb shock.

Abstract: An in-floor, adjustable, track assembly for sliding panels with a built-in weep system, the track assembly including: a base having a track extending upward therefrom, wherein the track is configured to engage undercarriage wheels of at least one vertically-oriented panel and support motion of the panel along the track; a conduit coupled to the base and configured to allow moisture that collects on the base to egress from the base; a track support rail configured to be placed underneath the base; and an alignment clamp configured to be coupled to a portion of the base and a portion of the track support rail, wherein the alignment clamp aligns and secures the base and the support rail in a substantially orthogonal direction with respect to one another.

Abstract: In-floor, adjustable, track assembly for sliding panels with a build-in weep system, including a track, extending upward from a base, for engaging the undercarriage of a vertically-oriented panel, and supporting rectilinear motion therealong, an upright splash guard, parallel to and spaced slightly apart from one side of the upright track and forming, with the track, a channel therebetween with the base, for directing moisture from the bottom of the panel into the channel, at least one collection pan mounted under the channel and accessible through an aperture to collect moisture from the channel, and a hose for drawing off the moisture from the channel.

Abstract: A system and method for actively alerting the viewer of any television program to the occurrence of one or more content-based events previously specified as desired by the user that occur in other programs and giving that user the opportunity to tune to, record or perform other functions with those programs. The system integrates data obtained from a data feed with corresponding electronic program data to generate content-based events that the user is alerted to, based on his or her preferences.

Abstract: An intelligent agent workbench is disclosed for developing a computer-based intelligent agent that can be inserted between a system and an individual performing a pre-defined function with the system and/or that can supplant such function performed by such individual. In the workbench, an agent author allows a workbench user to create and modify an intelligent agent in a graphical representation. The workbench also has an execution engine for executing a non-graphical representation of the agent both within the workbench and outside the workbench as a stand-alone agent, and an interpreter for automatically translating between the non-graphical and graphical representations. The agent has an instance structure representing a current problem instance, perception structures, task performance structures, and a priority structure.

Abstract: A jamb system for framing panels, in which at least one of the panels is arranged to slide by another panel along a set of tracks, including an elongated top jamb including one elongated top guide member for each panel, each member including an elongated rail for guiding a panel along its travel within the jamb, and a key spacer member, the top guide members and the key members each adapted to interlock through their respective walls to form a rectilinear assembly, including slanted wall portions arranged to mate in adjacent juxtaposition with each other to accept a threaded fastener therethrough and an elongated side jamb for each panel, and an elongated key spacer member for insertion between each pair of the elongated side members allowing the panels to move along the rails within the jamb, past each other, adapted to interlock through their respective walls, the side members and the key members including slanted wall portions arranged to mate and accept a threaded fastener there through to hold the side j

Abstract: A movable holding fixture receives an elongated oil cooler tube bundle, supports the tube bundle along its length and prevents bending of the tubes when the holding fixture/tube bundle combination is lowered from a vertical to a horizontal position into a vat for chemical cleaning. V-supports are provided in the vat to receive the tube bundle. A device to rotate the tube bundle in the vat is provided to facilitate the cleaning of the tube bundle.

Abstract: An oil flushing adapter includes a pair of conduits which are connected at the same point to a bearing support at opposite sides of a rotor, and then pushed apart by an extension device to force the lower ends of the two conduits into sealing contact with a pair of oil outlets. The conduits are then provided with flushing hoses, valves and strainers to sample oil at the bearings for cleanliness, and to shut off oil flow when the oil is sufficiently clean.