Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing and tensioning fence wire, the apparatus comprising a support frame extending along a longitudinal length between a front and a rear, the frame adapted to be moved along a path proximate to the fence to be formed and a rotational support adapted to rotatably support at least one reel of fence wire thereon, an adjustable tensioning unit adapted to be selectively secured to a fence wire and a drive unit wherein the drive unit is adapted to selectively control the tensioning unit to apply tension to the fence wire. The method comprising rotatably supporting at least one reel of fence wire on a rotational support, securing a first end of the fence wire to one of a plurality of fence posts and moving the frame along a path proximate to the fence to be formed, dispensing the fence wire along the path.

Abstract: The present invention intends to provide a key box that lends a key only to an authorized person without requiring external connection via a network. A key box 1 includes a lid 5 that rotates centered on a shaft 6 on a lower end side, in an opening part 4 that is on a front surface side of a housing 2 including a key storage space 3 therein. The housing 2 includes therein: a cord-like member 9 having a proximal end side 9a connected to the inside of the housing 2, and a distal end side 9b at which a key holder 10 for holding a key X is provided; a holding unit 7 that holds the lid 5 in a closed posture in which the opening part 4 is blocked; an opening operation unit 8 that releases the holding of the lid 5 by the holding unit 7 to open the lid 5; a signal communication section 11; a power source 12; and a controller 13. The housing 2 includes a startup switch 14.

Abstract: A system for and method of verifying a configuration of an artifact, such as a gun, a phone, or other artifact, is provided. The system includes a plurality of unique verification mechanisms, each verification mechanism including a unique identifier for distinguishing the verification mechanism from each of the other verification mechanisms. The method includes engaging a verification mechanism with the artifact and/or with an object and/or device associated with the artifact so as to move the artifact to a verifiable configuration while simultaneously moving the verification mechanism to a verifying configuration. The method further includes scanning the verification mechanism to create a first verification record, thereby providing evidence of such configurations.

Abstract: A door hardware assembly for a door having privacy and accessible sides includes a closing element moveable between a retracted position where the door is freely openable and an extended position where the door is maintained in a closed position when closed, and an actuator operably connected to the closing element, the actuator moving the closing element from the extended position to the retracted position upon receipt of an open command. At least one actuation sensor is provided on the privacy side of the door, causing the open command to be communicated to the actuator in response to an object being sensed within a threshold distance thereof, and at least one auxiliary sensor is provided on the privacy side of the door and providing at least one enhanced safety feature, the at least one auxiliary sensor being separate and distinct from the at least one actuation sensor.

Abstract: A magnetic locking device has a magnetic latch device mounted in a door panel and an engagement device mounted in a door frame. The magnetic latch device has a magnetic latch assembly and a locking mechanism which are mounted in a housing of the magnetic latch device. The magnetic latch assembly has a latch bolt, restoring springs providing a restoring force to the latch bolt, and a magnetized element mounted in a latch portion of the latch bolt which is protrudable from the housing. The engagement device has a magnetic attracting assembly mounted in a latching seat of the engagement device. The magnetic attracting assembly can attract the magnetized element to move into the latching seat and to attach to the magnetic attracting assembly. The latch bolt will not bump to the engagement device while the door is closing.

Abstract: A motorized deadbolt cylinder assembly includes a housing having a generally cylindrical side wall, a generally planar outer end wall disposed at a first end of the side wall and a generally planar inner end wall disposed at a second end of the side wall opposite to the first end. The assembly also includes a motor disposed within the housing, the motor having a drive shaft, and a cam arranged on the inner end wall and arranged such that at least a portion thereof is disposed outside of the housing. A gear train is operably connected between the drive shaft of the motor and the cam such that rotation of the drive shaft of the motor causes rotation of the cam, such that the cam rotates with an increase in mechanical advantage as compared to rotation of the drive shaft of the motor.

Abstract: A lock system for a vehicle includes an electronic control module, an actuator in communication with the electronic control module, a lock member movable between an unlocked position and a locked position by the actuator, a sensor for sensing at least one of a current and a voltage supplied from the electronic control module to the actuator, and a processor configured to execute lock verification logic to determine whether the lock member moved from the unlocked position to the locked position based on the at least one of the current and the voltage sensed by the sensor.

Abstract: An actuator-controlled strike comprising a housing disposable within a doorframe and including a cavity for a spring latch and a dead latch of a mortise-type lockset. A keeper is pivotably mounted within the chamber to engage the spring latch. A pivotably mounted kicker cooperates with the keeper. A pivotably mounted dead latch release is supported by the keeper when the spring latch is within the strike. The keeper is released by the actuator and rotates into a position to ramp the spring latch out of the strike, also allowing the dead latch release to release the dead latch into the cavity, allowing the spring latch to be ramped out of the strike. Pivoting the keeper causes the kicker to urge the spring latch onto an exit ramp on a face of the keeper. The dead latch release can be installed in a plurality of different locations in the housing.

Abstract: A hoop lock including a shackle, a crossbar, and a locking assembly operable to secure the shackle to the crossbar. The shackle may include a straight foot and a bent foot, and the locking assembly may engage the straight foot and the bent foot to secure the shackle to the crossbar.

Abstract: A non-mechanical-interfacing electronic switch or a mechanical-interfacing electronic switch are controlled to modulate between an active state and an inactive state based on electronic action. The switch includes an aperture defining an opening in a housing, and the opening defines an insertion path. A transmitter transmits a signal to a receiver along a signal path. To control the non-mechanical-interfacing electronic switch, a mechanical lockout device having a protrusion is inserted through the opening of the aperture along the insertion path. To control the mechanical-interfacing electronic switch, a mechanical control part have a protrusion is moveable to interrupt the signal. Methods of locking the non-mechanical-interfacing electronic switch with the mechanical lockout device as well as methods of locking the mechanical control part of the mechanical interfacing electronic switch with the mechanical lockout device are also provided.

Abstract: A carrying case for a pair of rigid handcuffs is described.

Abstract: A vehicle door lock device includes: a latch that has a full latch claw portion and a half latch claw portion, engages with a striker attached to a vehicle body during a closing operation of a vehicle door, is rotatable between an unlatch position and a full latch position, and rotates from the unlatch position to the full latch position; a pawl that is rotatable between an engagement position and a disengagement position, is pressed by the full latch claw portion to rotate in a direction from the engagement position toward the disengagement position, and engages with the full latch claw portion by rotating from the disengagement position to the engagement position; a block lever that is rotatable between a restriction position and a non-restriction position; and a half latch lever that is rotatable between an operation position, and a non-operation position.

Abstract: A concealed anti-tamper device to prevent unauthorized opening and tampering with a manufactured product includes a shell, an anti-dismantling structure concealed in the shell, and at least one key. The shell defines a through hole and a slot. The anti-dismantling structure includes anti-dismantling hook module with hook, driving module, and resetting component anti-dismantling hook module. The anti-dismantling hook module is movable within the shell, and when the product is to be locked, the separate key rotates the driving module, which drives the hook of the anti-dismantling hook module to embed in the slot. The key is rotated in the opposite direction to unlock, until the driving module separates from the anti-dismantling hook module, and the resetting component separates the hook from the slot by the restoring force of a spring.

Abstract: A door handle cable lock including a first cable with a first loop at a first end. The first loop is sized to fit around a door handle. The first cable has a second loop at a second end. The second loop is attached to a first connector. The first connector is configured to connect to a wall connector. The wall connector is connected to the wall adjacent to the door. The cable is of a length that will allow it to be placed over the doorknob and for the door not to be capable of opening. A second cable is attached to the wall connector and the first connector. The second connector acts as a back-up connector if the first connector malfunctions.

Abstract: A portable stopper apparatus selectively attachable to a swinging door to releasably fix the door in an open position. The portable stopper apparatus may be positioned against a door that is open and desired to be mechanically held open in a space between the door and the door jamb and operates by preventing the space created by the door being opened from closing. The portable stopper apparatus is formed as a one piece structure that includes a planar portion, a bent portion that has a vertical extension panel, a horizontal extension panel, and a stopper panel positioned on three discrete planes, and a secondary member positioned between the vertical extension panel and the stopper panel.

Abstract: An advertising medium includes a frame enclosing a traffic signal control cabinet. The frame includes opposing rails for each side of the cabinet with opposing inside surfaces of the rails including grooves extending longitudinally along the rail and spaced from each other. A light panel is carried within one groove near, yet spaced from, surfaces of cabinet walls. An advertising panel is carried within a second groove. The advertising panel is spaced from the light panel and on an opposite side from the cabinet wall. A clear protective panel is carried within a third groove and opposite an outer surface of the advertising panel. Tie rods extend between lock devices which are secured to the rails such that removing the frame from its position around the cabinet is prevented. As a result, advertising material may be secured to a traffic signal control cabinet without intruding upon or modifying the cabinet.

Abstract: A latch including a housing having side members each having an elongated slot, a bolt mounted rotatably to the housing and positioned between the side members of the housing, a trigger mounted rotatably to the housing, and a pin and roller positioned slidably within the elongated slots of the side members of the housing. The bolt is moveable between a first, closed position and a second open position. The trigger is moveable between a first position, in which the pin and roller are engaged with the bolt when the bolt is in its first position, and a second position, in which the pin and roller are disengaged from the bolt. The latch can be opened automatically when a defined load is provided on the bolt, or manually by depressing the trigger to disengage the pin and roller from the bolt.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for a refrigerating appliance includes a door engaging member that is configured to attach to a door panel through an operational path of the door engaging member. A cabinet engaging member is configured to attach to a structural cabinet. An articulating mechanism extending between the door engaging member and the cabinet engaging member. The articulating mechanism partially defines the operational path of the door engaging member. An articulating wire chase that is coupled to the cabinet engaging member and slidably coupled to the articulating mechanism at a guide slot. The articulating mechanism is operable between a collapsed position and an extended position. Operation of the articulating mechanism operates the articulating wire chase between a serpentine position and an elongated position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for securing panes of glass for sliding doors, made up of a rear plate (3) on which a rolling element (2) is supported which is configured to enable the movement of the securing device (1) along a profile (F) of a sliding door (P), and a first front plate (4) and a second front plate (5) facing the rear plate (3) and able to be coupled to it, defining an intermediate mortise (7) for securing a pane of glass (H). Said securing device (1) comprises a third front plate (6) facing the rear plate (3) and able to be coupled to it, arranged between the first front plate (4) and the second front plate (5).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a sliding door unit and an electronic device thereof. The sliding door unit includes a sliding door, setting on a base through a sliding component, and configured to slide relative to the base when receiving an external force; a first movement mechanism group placed at a first end of the sliding door; and a second movement mechanism group placed at a second end of the sliding door, and the first and second ends being two opposite ends. The first movement mechanism group and the second movement mechanism group move at a matching pace relative to the sliding door on the base when the sliding door is moved by the external force.

Abstract: A door driving device includes a driving unit driving a door that opens and closes an entrance of a vehicle having a door case, and a control unit controlling the driving unit such that the door moves with a discontinuous acceleration during a period from when the door starts to open to when the door moves at a constant speed in an opening direction in which the door is retracted into the door case.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a vehicle door switch that is capable of adjusting the amount of movement made by a rod with ease and a method for attaching a vehicle door switch. A vehicle door switch includes a rod configured to move as a door is closed, a detecting unit configured to output a detection signal when one of ends of the rod has moved by a predetermined distance or more, and a limiting unit configured to limit the amount of movement made by the rod within a range where the detecting unit outputs the detection signal.

Abstract: A non-contact obstacle detection (NCOD) system for an opening in a vehicle includes a cover panel, such as a glass pane, slidable between opened and closed positions within the opening. The system includes one or more infrared time-of-flight (IR-TOF) sensors which measure the length of a beam of infrared light by measuring the time that the infrared light in the beam takes to travel the length of the beam and to reflect back to the sensor. The IR-TOF sensors may be configured to provide a beam of light along either the side edge of the frame parallel to the sliding direction or a terminal edge generally transverse to the sliding direction. Methods are provided for detecting obstacles within the opening of the frame by controllers using the lengths of beams from each of those different beam configurations, and for self-calibrating the system.

Abstract: A touch sensor device includes: a touch sensor unit having a tubular hollow member constituted by an elastically deformable insulator and first and second electrodes extending in a longitudinal direction of the hollow member and apart from each other in a state of being sealed on an inner side of the hollow member, in which the touch sensor unit is configured such that the first electrode and the second electrode are in contact with each other and electrically connected based on elastic deformation of the hollow member, and a water intrusion detection section is provided at a position located at a lower end portion of the touch sensor unit extending in a vertical direction and, in a case where water has intruded into the hollow member, the first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected via the intruding water in the water intrusion detection section.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a body and a door that is movably mounted to the body. The door has a powered latch and an electrically-powered actuator that extends and retracts a plunger from an inner side of the door. A controller unlatches the powered latch and actuates the electrically-powered actuator such that the plunger contacts the body and pushes the door open. The controller then controls the electrically-powered actuator to retract the plunger while the door is open.

Abstract: Manipulator (16) for controlling a locking function and a manoeuvring function of an access member (14) rotatably coupled to a frame (12), the manipulator (16) comprising an actuator (26) configured to provide a substantially linear first actuating movement in a first direction (48) and a substantially linear second actuating movement in a second direction (50), opposite to the first direction (48); a latch bolt (24) functionally coupled to the actuator (26), the latch bolt (24) arranged to move to an unlocking position in response to movement of the actuator (26) in the first direction (48) and arranged to move to a locking position in response to movement of the actuator (26) in the second direction (50); and a transmission mechanism (28) functionally coupled to the actuator (26), the transmission mechanism (28) configured to transmit the first actuating movement in the first direction (48) provided by the actuator (26) to an opening movement of the access member (14).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door operator (1) and to a method performed in a door operator system (100) comprising a door operator (1) connected to and arranged to move at least one door leaf (5) between an open and closed position, the door operator (1) comprising a control unit (3) configured to control the movement of the at least one door leaf (5), the method comprising: obtaining (S100), in a sleep mode of the door operator system (100), a sequence of input data in one or more components of the door operator (1) or the at least one door leaf (5), receiving (S110), in the control unit (3) of the door operator (1), said sequence of input data from the one or more components, and evaluating (S120) said sequence of input data and ranking (S130) the probability of that said sequence of input data corresponds to an intrusion attempt on the door operator system (100).

Abstract: Vehicle hands-free liftgate systems of vehicles. Responsive to an object movement at the rear of the vehicle during a first vehicle mode, proximity signals generated by proximity sensors of the vehicle responsive to the object movement are associated with an actuation case, and responsive to another object movement at the rear of the vehicle during a second vehicle mode, proximity signals generated by the proximity sensors responsive to the another object movement are associated with a non-actuation case. A classifier is generated based on application of the proximity signals and associations to a machine learning algorithm. Responsive to a further object movement associated with the actuation case at the rear of the vehicle during a third vehicle mode, a determination is made that the further object movement is associated with the actuation case based on the classifier. Responsive to the determination, the liftgate is actuated.

Abstract: A universal add-on device for controlling a movable barrier opener to open and close a movable barrier includes a control module which wirelessly communicates with a user's mobile electronic device. The opener includes a hand-held remote transmitter having a push-button switch. The hand-held remote transmitter is configured to transmit wireless signals to the opener for initiating the opener to move the movable barrier upon actuation of a push button of the push-button switch. The control module is either connected to an actuator to physically actuate the push-button switch of the hand-held remote transmitter or electrically connected in parallel with the push-button switch to electrically actuate the push-button switch of the hand-held remote transmitter. The device enables a manufacturer's compatible remote transmitter or a universal remote transmitter to be utilized to control the movable barrier using the user's mobile electronic device such as a smart phone.

Abstract: A sash (62) of a window opening up to 180° and capable of tilting is mounted onto a fixedly installed frame profile (63) and houses a pair of superimposing sashes that fit tightly therein when in closure position, i.e. an upper stationary sash (65) and a lower movable-divertible sash (64), each of the sashes (64,65) provided with laterally extending shafts (49) for connection with sash (62), roller wheels (50) provided onto the shafts (49) of sash (64) that roll within a predefined path created by insert guide profile members (19) and diverter guide members (66,68) to alternately bring sash (64) in a position of superimposing sash (65) and a position of alignment with the same. Lifting mechanisms (46) provided with a regulatory screw (84) for adjusting the pretension of a spring component thereof and thereby the force required by the user for moving the sash (64) are installed within the vertically extending sides of the sash (62).

Abstract: An apparatus and system for removably restraining a panel in a structure opening. The apparatus being independent of panel thickness, and requiring no modification of the opening, preserving the contacted surfaces against significant defacing or marring.

Abstract: An elongated support member is adapted to be connected to a wall portion or roof portion defining a space for housing an extendable or movable covering, wherein the support member is adapted for supporting a plate shaped cover in a way that the cover projects from the support member so that it at least partly can conceal the space for the covering. The support member includes a pivot arrangement for forming a pivot axis so that the cover may be pivoted between a non-connected state and a connected state in relation to the support member.

Abstract: A door control device includes an opening-closing control unit performing a control of opening and closing of a door, an acquisition unit acquiring state information about a state of the opening-closing control unit, a determination unit determining whether an external command that is related to opening or closing of the door and received from outside can be executed based on the state information acquired by the acquisition unit, and a notification control unit informing notification information for users of the door based on the state information through a notification unit when the external command cannot be executed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a window system provided with a blind for solar photovoltaic power generation. In the window system of the present invention, a blind provided with solar cells is installed in a space between indoor side windows and outdoor side windows slidably coupled to the inner surfaces of a window frame. With such a configuration, the window system is easy to install and maintain. The window system of the present invention includes a window frame 10; indoor side windows 21 and outdoor side windows 23 slidably coupled to the inner surfaces of the window frame 10; and a blind 100 for solar photovoltaic power generation installed in a space S between the indoor side windows 21 and the outdoor side windows 23.

Abstract: The utility model discloses a hand-held narrow-edge zebra curtain, comprising a left bracket, a right bracket corresponding to the left bracket, and a pylon connected to the left bracket and the right bracket, wherein a scroll is arranged on the left bracket and the right bracket; a roller blind is arranged on the scroll; and coiling apparatuses used for coiling the scroll are respectively arranged on the left bracket and the right bracket. The zebra curtain of the present application realizes torsion presetting by installing leaf springs, thereby regulating the contraction torque of the scroll and completely receiving the curtain. Furthermore, by adopting the zebra curtain with this design, a side cap of the zebra curtain can be designed to be much narrower than that of a conventional zebra curtain, so as to the curtain fabric can be made wider to less light leakage on the side.

Abstract: A room protection mechanism for protecting access through a window or doorway includes a flexible barrier sheet adjustable between a collapsed, storage configuration, and a deployed configuration. The protection mechanism includes a housing storing the flexible barrier sheet in the collapsed configuration. Sheet magnetic elements are attached to the flexible barrier sheet, and structured to magnetically couple to frame magnetic elements mounted to a frame of the doorway or window. The protection mechanism can be deployed, such as in a school or other institutional setting, to position the flexible barrier sheet to block access through the doorway or window. The flexible barrier sheet may be formed of or include a ballistic material.

Abstract: Intelligent building control systems utilize sky information from a camera or cameras to facilitate control of building systems such as lighting, motorized window coverings, electrochromic glazings, HVAC systems, and so forth. Based on the sky information, interior lighting intensity and/or color temperature may be modified, for example in order to achieve a desired circadian effect for building occupants. In this manner, energy efficiency and occupant comfort and convenience are improved.

Abstract: A ladder having a first rail. The ladder having a second rail. The ladder having a plastic top directly attached to the first rail and second rail with fasteners. The top having a first side and a second side. The first side having a gap with a surface with a first rectangular slot and a second rectangular slot extending from the first rectangular slot so an external corner can fit into the first rectangular slot when the top leans against the corner. The surface of the first side having a first notch in the gap so a first rectangular plank can fit into the first notch when the top leans against the plank. The first notch having a width slightly larger than a width of the first plank. A ladder top. A method for using a ladder.

Abstract: This disclosure describes various implementations of a downhole-blower system that can be used to boost production in a wellbore. The downhole-blower system includes a blower and an electric machine coupled to the blower that can be deployed in a wellbore, and that can, in cooperation, increase production through the wellbore.

Abstract: A drill bit has a bit body that has a cutting structure mounted on a base section. The cutting structure has a plurality of roller cones, a plurality of fixed blades, or both. The base section has a plurality of pad that are extendable from a circumference of the base section. The base section is connected to a threaded pin connectable with a lower end of a drill string.

Abstract: A multi-phase, inductive coupling first portion is carried by a tubular. The coupling first portion is configured to inductively transmit current with a corresponding multi-phase, inductive coupling second portion. A downhole-type electric stator is carried by the tubular and is configured to receive and electromagnetically interact with an electric rotor-impeller. The coupling first portion is electrically connected to windings of the stator.

Abstract: System and methods for completing a subterranean well include a casing string, the casing string being an elongated tubular member formed of successive casing joints and having a central axis. A plurality of ribs are secured to the casing string, the ribs being elongated members spaced circumferentially around an outer diameter of the casing string. The ribs extend axially from a downhole end of a casing joint to an uphole end of the casing joint.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vise arrangement for a directional drilling machine. The vise arrangement can include a translatable and pivotal vise. The vise arrangement can also include up-hole and down-hole rod guides/supports. The vise arrangement can further include a lubrication dispenser.

Abstract: A method may include: heating a drilling waste comprising water, oil, and solid particulate; vaporizing at least a portion of the water and oil from the drilling waste to form a vaporized fluid, wherein the step of vaporization is performed at a pressure less than about 101.325 kPa; and condensing the at least a portion of the water and oil to form a recovered fluid emulsion.

Abstract: An electro-separation apparatus for separation of drilling fluids is provided. The apparatus can include a reaction chamber and a set of electrode plates provided in the reaction chamber. A sediment outlet can be provided near a bottom of the reaction chamber and wiper blades can be provided for sweeping sediment that has collected on the electrode plates towards the sediment outlet.

Abstract: A method and composition for stabilizing drill cuttings commences by providing precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC). The PCC is dried to a moisture level of about 10% or less. Drying by heat not to exceed 400° F. is preferred to prevent changes in the PCC. The dried PCC is blended with kiln dust to compose a generally uniform admixture. In the admixture, the kiln dust is not to exceed 40%. The admixture is introduced to the drill cuttings to initiate a nucleation reaction within the commixture of drill cuttings and the admixture.

Abstract: A well drilling system is provided that includes a choke manifold and a controller. The choke manifold includes at least one choke valve. The choke valve is actuable between fully open and closed choke positions. The choke valve has a Cv value for each choke position. The controller is in communication with the choke valve and a non-transitory memory storing instructions. The instructions relate Cv values to choke positions for the choke valve. The instructions when executed cause the controller to: a) determine a difference in pressure (?P); b) input or determine a density value; c) input or determine a Q value; d) determine a first Cv value using the ?P, the density value, and the Q value; and e) actuate the choke valve to a first choke position associated with the first Cv value.

Abstract: An orientation sub includes a pair of connectors that consists of a first connector and a second connector with the first connector. A center section joins the first connector to the second connector. The second connector connects the orientation sub to a tool. The center section has a predetermined geometric configuration with that self-orients the tool when the orientation sub and the tool are inserted into a well defined by casing.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a carriage apparatus for carrying a tool string down a wellbore in a wireline logging, and an orientation apparatus and hole finder device for a wireline logging tool string. In some embodiments the carriage includes a protection structure which extends longitudinally around a wheel of the apparatus to thereby prevent a side of the wheel from contacting a wall of the wellbore. In some embodiments an orientation apparatus and hole finder are arranged so that the orientation apparatus orientates the hole finder device in the wellbore so that a tip of a nose section of the hole finder is elevated above a low side of the wellbore by a height and offset from and above a longitudinal axis of the tool string.

Abstract: A core catcher for a coring tool, may include a sleeve including a slit extending along at least a portion of a height of the sleeve. A crosspiece may extend at least partially across the at least one slit and at least partially around a perimeter of the sleeve. A track may extend at least partially around the perimeter of the sleeve, the crosspiece being slidably engaged with the track. The crosspiece and the track may be configured to cooperatively delimit relative movement of portions of the sleeve on opposite sides of the slit as a width of the slit increases or decreases responsive to receipt of a core sample into the core catcher.