Abstract: A graphic sign fixture is described for use with a vehicle. The graphic sign fixture comprises at least two legs, a sign frame system, and a graphic sign. Each leg includes an upper post section, a lower post section, and a base section. The sign frame system comprises either a silicone edge graphic frame or a first sign frame cross-section member; a second sign frame cross-section member; and a locking system. The weight of the vehicle holds the legs in an upright position when the vehicle's wheels contact the base sections. The method comprises providing a graphic sign fixture, assembling the graphic sign fixture, and placing the wheels of a vehicle in contact with the base sections of the graphic sign fixture, such that the weight of the vehicle holds the legs of the graphic sign fixture in an upright position.

Abstract: Latches including a slot having a length that allows a striker of the latch to move from a normal closed position downwardly toward the closed bottom of the slot into an over travel position.

Abstract: A furniture structure (1) comprising: at least one shoulder (2) having a shoulder body (3) of a preset height (H), said shoulder body (3) having at least one wall (4) which delimits said shoulder body (3); said shoulder body (3) comprising at least one shoulder slit (5) forming an opening through said at least one wall (4) having a preset longitudinal extension and preset transverse dimension or width (s1); said furniture structure (1) further comprising a back panel (6) having a substantially plate-shaped back panel body (7) of a preset thickness (r) transverse in relation to said plate-shaped back panel body (7); said back panel body (7) comprising at least one back panel edge (8) suitable to cooperate with said at least one shoulder (2) to form said furniture structure (1); wherein said back panel edge (8) has at least one tenon portion or tenon (9) comprising a tenon neck (10) and a tenon projection (11); and wherein said tenon neck (10) has a preset neck dimension (s) transverse to said plate-shaped back

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper blade device (10) comprising at least one spring strip (12) and at least one wiper strip (20). According to the invention, said spring strip (12) comprises at least one first holding claw (14) for securing the wiper strip unit (20).

Abstract: A computer server rack has a platform, configured to support at least one server, with a front end and an opposed back end. The server rack also has a height adjuster coupled to the platform, and a control positioned a first distance from the front end and a second distance from the back end. The first distance is smaller than the second distance, and the control is configured to control the height adjuster to change a height of the back end of the platform.

Abstract: A barrier apparatus (“car cache' for purses” or “handbag hammock”) has a substrate sized to approximately traverse a space between a pair of front seats and slightly behind a front center console of a motor vehicle. Straps attached to corners of the barrier apparatus are attachable respectively to an upper portion of each front seat and to the console, holding the barrier in place to receive a purse/handbag or similar small article.

Abstract: The cage blank for a free wheel with at least one of rolling bodies and cams wherein the cage blank has two parts and comprises a main part defining cells for receiving the at least one of rolling bodies and cams. The cage blank includes a cover for closing the cells. Before the cover is assembled on the main part, each cell has, at an axial end, along a longitudinal axis of the main part, an opening for placing a rolling body or a cam.

Abstract: A floating structure and method for obtaining same. The structure includes a first plurality of tubes and a second plurality of tubes. The second plurality of tubes are inserted into the first plurality of tubes to extend through the upper portion of same, and both sets of tubes are welded together. The ends of the tubes of the first plurality of tubes are closed in order to be used as flotation tanks when the floating structure is fitted out for such use. The method concerns locking the first plurality of tubes in place on the frame, with pairs of holes in each of the first plurality of tubes being aligned, and a corresponding tube of the second plurality of tubes being inserted through each pair of aligned holes by force. Each of the connection portions or parts contained in the tubes are welded on the periphery of the holes.

Abstract: A single-piece ferrule for a fitting for coupling a capillary to another component of a fluidic device, wherein the ferrule comprises a ferrule body, wherein the ferrule body has a lumen configured for receiving at least a part of the capillary, wherein the ferrule body has a tapering front part configured for forming a sealed connection with a housing of the fitting, wherein a back side of the tapering front part has an annular undercut.

Abstract: A neural probe array includes a probe body that is implanted into a subject, a fixture body to support a rear end of the probe body, a cladding extending in a lengthwise direction of the probe body in an upper part of the probe body, and an optical waveguide member installed on the cladding along the cladding, and the cladding is embedded in a recessed cavity formed in the upper part of the probe body. A method for manufacturing the neural probe array includes forming the cavity in an upper part of a first substrate, embedding the cladding in the cavity, forming the optical waveguide member on the cladding along the cladding, and forming the probe body by cutting the first substrate off.

Abstract: A securement apparatus comprising a securing body and an engaging member is provided. The securing body may include a first passage therethrough for receiving one or more retention members, wherein a first side of the first passage has a generally uniform surface generally configured to conform to a periphery of at least one of the one or more retention members; and a second passage meeting the first passage. The engaging member may be securable within said second passage and positionable within the second passage to retain the one or more retention members within the first passage by encouraging a position of the one or more retention members to rest within the surface.

Abstract: An implantable device may be provided. The implantable device may comprise an upper assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend upward from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly may be disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a lower assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend down from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly is disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a ramped actuator assembly disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly. The ramped actuator may be configured to transition the implantable device from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a main body, a storage chamber provided in the main body, and a door opening and closing the storage chamber, wherein the door includes a front panel comprising a front portion forming a front exterior of the door, an edge portion bent from the front portion and a side portion bent from the edge portion and forming a side exterior, a rear panel coupled to a rear side of the front panel, an insulation material provided at an inner space defined by the front panel and the rear panel, and a decorative member coupled to the edge portion and forming an exterior. Due to such a configuration, the edge portion of the door has enhanced aesthetic appeal.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention provide a proximity sensing device and a method for manufacturing the same, and an electronic device. The proximity sensing device includes: a window; a signal transmitting element integrated at an inner side of the window, to transmit an optical signal to an outer side of the window; and a signal sensing element integrated at the inner side of the window and disposed side by side with the signal transmitting element, to sense an object at the outer side of the window by receiving the optical signal reflected by the object. Through the embodiments of the present invention, the gap between the signal transmitting element, the signal sensing element and the window needs not to be considered too much, the integration process becomes easily controllable, and the light leakage is greatly reduced.

Abstract: A decorative article is provide which comprises a substrate including a front side, a rear side and a perimeter side, with the perimeter side of the substrate including at least one perimeter corner of the substrate. An elongated slot is formed in the rear side of the substrate. The elongated slot includes at least one slot corner and at least one slot corner extension, with the slot corner extension extending from the slot corner to the perimeter corner of the substrate. A decorative covering which covers the front side, the perimeter side and a peripheral region of the rear side of the substrate, with the decorative covering being located in and terminating the slot including the slot corner and the slot corner extension to conceal a perimeter edge of the decorative covering.

Abstract: An air quality control system (AQCS) 14 useful for treating flue gas FG, such as flue gas FG produced by a fossil fuel fired boiler 12 is described. The AQCS 14 is equipped with a dry scrubber low load distributor device 66. With the low load distributor device 66, flue gas FG flow through a dry scrubber reactor 36 is stabilized under varying plant 10 load conditions to maintain AQCS 14 stability, efficiency and effectiveness.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cannula comprising of a core needle and a sleeve, the core needle and sleeve spaced by conduit-forming projections. The projections may be aligned axially along the surface of the core needle or the inner surface of the sleeve. Engagement of the core needle with a sleeve forms a composite needle having one or multiple conduits for fluid transfer the length of the cannula. Engagement of the core needle and sleeve may be enhanced with different engagement means. Preferably the core needle and sleeve comprise of polymeric materials. The invention most advantageously can be produced without the need for a core pin in the formation of the core needle or sleeve. A composite needle may incorporate a sharp tip for penetration of materials and a side port for transfer of fluids. Alternatively, the composite needle may be blunt at the tip.

Abstract: A system includes a catamaran configured for use in a body of water and having twin hulls, the catamaran comprising an opening between the twin hulls, the opening having a size and shape substantially the same as a payload module. The system also includes the payload module removably coupled to the catamaran in the opening between the twin hulls. The system further includes a common interface coupled to the payload module and the catamaran, the common interface configured to exchange utilities between the payload module and the catamaran.

Abstract: The present invention is directed, in part, to an apparatus and methods related to an expandable storage tank for compressed gas, the storage tank prepared from a puncture resistant, flexible fabric material in which the storage tank is expandable to a desired volume when inflated and when deflated. During periods of non-use the storage tank is retracted in a compact and folded manner to save space compared to when the tank is inflated. The storage tank is utilized by employing its use in conjunction with a traditional air compressor and can be configured with or without a rigid outer shell that expands in relation to the amount of compressed air transferred into the expandable storage tank.

Abstract: An upper die 9B is removable in an up-down direction with respect to an upper die mounting groove 5 that is arranged in a left-right direction at a lower part of an upper table 1 of a press brake. The upper die includes a stop piece 19A having a stop projection 31 that is engageable with a stop groove 7 that is formed in the left-right direction in each of upper die contact faces 5F and 5R which face each other in a front-rear direction, the stop piece 19A being movable out of and into a surface of the upper die 9B and pushed in a direction to project out of the surface of the upper die. A bottom face 35 of the stop projection 31 for engaging with the stop groove 7 is an inclined face that rises toward a front end of the stop projection.

Abstract: A door closing device having a housing, a lever interface for the attachment of a door closing mechanism (110), which interface is rotatably supported in the housing, a spring device, which charges the lever interface with a closing torque, and a dampening device for dampening the charging of the lever interface with the closing torque, where the housing is configured, at least in sections, as a cold-deformed structural member.

Abstract: A folding knife apparatus including a blade device having a blade with a sharp edge; a sliding device; a stop device; and a housing. The blade device may be connected to the housing so that the blade device rotates with respect to the housing unless prevented by the stop device. The sliding device may be connected to the housing so that the sliding device can slide with respect to the housing. When the sliding device is slid in a first direction, the blade device rotates with respect to the housing from a first state to a second state, wherein in the first state the sharp edge of the blade device is within the housing so that the sharp edge cannot be touched by an individual holding the apparatus, in the second state the sharp edge is outside the housing so that the sharp edge can be touched by the individual.

Abstract: An apparatus for wheeling a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes a ramp. The apparatus includes a mounting portion attached to the ramp that mounts to the truck or trailer. The apparatus includes a transition piece the pivotally attaches to the ramp and contacts ground when the mounting portion is mounted to the truck or trailer. A method for placing a vehicle onto a truck or trailer includes the steps of attaching a mounting portion of a ramp to the truck or trailer. There is the step of moving a transition piece attached to the ramp so the transition piece contacts ground. There is the step of wheeling the vehicle across the transition piece, up the ramp and onto the truck or trailer.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for a high bandwidth linear flexure bearing, which may be particularly useful in high end accelerometers and high-precision linear servo mechanisms. Certain embodiments may apply to sensors that measure motion in one dimension. Such embodiments may substantially improve the off-axis performance of the sensors providing ultra-repeatability while maintaining linearity of motion and linearity in spring rate Some embodiments use spring flexures and flex-couplers to support the sensor stage and connect it to the reference base. Several embodiments are disclosed that may fit the needs of specific applications in the area of high-end servos and accelerometers.

Abstract: A fenestration unit includes an outer frame portion, an inner frame portion and a supplemental fixation system that secures the outer frame portion to the inner frame portion. The supplemental fixation system increases a base force required to flex and release a complementary fit between a coupling feature of the outer frame portion and a retaining feature of the inner frame portion to a final force required to decouple the first and second frame portions.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a flooring apparatus provides improved fraction, improved wear resistance and improved structural support. The flooring apparatus may include an elongated member that includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface may include a cutout portion that extends along at least a portion of a longitudinal axis of the elongated member. One or more inserts are positioned at least partially within the cutout portion. The insert may include a texturized top surface and may be constructed of a polymer material or other material with improved traction and, in certain embodiments, improved wear resistance.

Abstract: Attachment plates and systems for pipe support interfaces are disclosed. According to one embodiment, system for pipe-support interface, having a pipe, a pipe support, and a low-friction surface between the pipe and pipe support, includes an improvement comprising a plate in an interface between the low-friction surface and the pipe support, the plate constructed of a corrosion resistant material, the plate having a recessed area for receiving the low-friction surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for installing one or more ropes of an elevator, wherein a pulley of a pulley arrangement is roped, which pulley arrangement comprises a pulley having a shaft for mounting it rotatably on a support frame, the shaft having a first end and a second end; and a support frame having a first supporting wall and a second supporting wall spaced apart and having a pulley space between them, in which pulley space the pulley is mounted, the first end of the shaft extending into a first opening of the first supporting wall, and the second end of the shaft extending into a second opening of the second supporting wall. In which method one or more ropes is/are guided to pass around said pulley.

Abstract: A filtration apparatus (10) for treating a fluid comprises a vessel (12), a first partition plate (18) dividing the vessel into first and second chambers (22, 26) and defining a through hole (40), and a filtration module (30) located within the second chamber (26) and including a body section (32) defining an outer diameter which is greater than the diameter of the through hole (40) in the first partition plate (18). The apparatus (10) further comprises a reducing connector (36) having a first end secured to the body section (32) of the filtration module (30) and a second end sealed relative to the through hole (40) in the first partition plate (18) to permit communication between the filtration module (30) and the first chamber (22). In a disclosed embodiment the apparatus (10) includes a second partition plate (20) such that the vessel is divided into first, second and third chambers (22, 24, 26), wherein the filtration module (30) is mounted between the partition plates (18, 20).

Abstract: A sandwich panel with at least one insert for forming a local reinforcement, which insert is smaller than a distance between the cover layers of the sandwich panel. A difference between the distance between the cover layers and a length of an extension of the insert including a previously viscous expansion compound with adhesive properties, which expansion compound has solidified during the pressing of the sandwich panel, is compensated for. A sandwich panel with at least one previously elastic insert whose original extension as a result of deformation during pressing of the sandwich panel is reduced. A method for producing such sandwich panels.

Abstract: A bottle feeding device, including a bottom piece of a bottle body having a first perimeter wall and a top piece of a bottle body having a second perimeter wall. The top piece is pivotally affixed to the bottom piece and is rotatable with respect to the bottom piece about an axis extending generally orthogonally through the first perimeter wall and the second perimeter wall. A pair of detent features is provided to restrain the bottom piece and the top piece into either a first relative rotational position or a second relative rotational position. A nipple is operatively affixed to the top piece of the bottle by a nipple ring threaded onto the top piece of the bottle. A method of feeding an infant and of manufacturing the bottle are also provided.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention, an anti-rotation assembly for a steering column is provided. The anti-rotation assembly includes a bushing and a pin having a detent for engaging the bushing when the pin is inserted into the bushing.

Abstract: A carbon crucible (1) has a structure including a straight trunk portion (9) and a tray portion (10) vertically separated from each other. The straight trunk portion (9) is made of a carbon fiber-reinforced carbon composite material and the tray portion (10) is made of graphite. An upper end face of the tray portion (9) is provided with a step portion (11) having an outer circumference-side region that is higher relative to an inner circumference-side region thereof. The straight trunk portion (9) is fitted to the step portion (11), and in the straight trunk portion (9) and the step portion (9) that are fitted to each other, a gap is provided between an inner circumferential surface (11a) of the step portion (11) and an outer circumferential surface (9a) of the straight trunk portion (9). The gap is preferably from 0.1% to 1.0% of the diameter of the straight trunk portion.

Abstract: The invention concerns a fitting line which is arranged to fit printed circuit boards with electronic components. A method for determining equipment families for the fitting line comprises the following steps: initial forming of a number of equipment families, each having allocated printed circuit boards; selecting of one of the equipment families; and distributing of the printed circuit boards of the selected equipment family to the other equipment families by means of integral linear programming.

Abstract: An exemplary elevator guiderail includes a metal sheet bent into a configuration that establishes at least one mounting portion configured to facilitate mounting the guiderail within an elevator hoistway. At least one guiding portion is configured to guide movement of an elevator car along the guiderail. The metal sheet includes an exterior surface treated to resist corrosion. A cover over at least some of the guiding surface has an exterior that is different than the exterior surface of the metal sheet. The cover is configured to establish a coefficient of friction to facilitate brake engagement with the cover for resisting movement of an elevator car along the guiderail.

Abstract: A backcarrying including a carrying portion having a top, a bottom, a front, a rear and two sides. A strap arrangement can also be included for carrying the carrying portion as a backcarrying. The strap arrangement can have a pair of carrying straps. Each carrying strap can be secured to the carrying portion at about the bottom and extend upwardly along respective sides of the carrying portion, and redirected at about the top of said respective sides to extend around to the rear of the carrying portion, and being redirected at about the top of the rear to extend downwardly for securement at about the bottom of the carrying portion at the rear. The strap arrangement can redirect forces to support a load in the carrying portion from the sides of the carrying portion.

Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly (1) for engaging and activating a bargun (2), the bargun having a handle (21) with at least one button (22, 23) on its upper surface (24) and a nozzle (25) perpendicular to the handle, the assembly comprising:—a draining body (11) presenting:. an opening (111) for receiving the bargun nozzle,. an outlet (112) configured for being connected to the drain,—a bargun holding bracket (12) attached to the draining body, said bracket defining a space (s) for holding the handle and the free end (121) of said bracket being configured for activating the at least one button on the upper surface of the handle when the handle is slid in said space.

Abstract: A protective case for a mobile electronic communication device having a user input interface includes a front cover configured to couple with a rear cover to define a volume for receiving the mobile electronic communication device, the front cover having an aperture aligned with the user input interface when the mobile electronic communication device is received in the volume; a transparent membrane provided between the front cover and the rear cover to be disposed over the user input interface when the mobile electronic communication device is received in the volume; and a compressible member arranged between the front cover and the membrane and separate from the front cover, the transparent membrane configured to provide a seal between the transparent membrane and the front cover when the mobile electronic communication device is received in the volume and the front cover is coupled to the rear cover.

Abstract: A support structure includes strut members interconnected by articulated joints to form a series of linked scissor mechanisms. The structure can be remotely actuated to compress or expand its shape by adjusting the scissor joints within a range of motion. In particular, the support structure can be repositioned within the body lumen or retrieved from the lumen. The support structure can be employed to introduce and support a prosthetic valve within a body lumen.

Abstract: Devices and methods for treating clubfoot are disclosed.

Abstract: A dissolved gas flotation apparatus (10) comprises: —a flotation tank (18); —one or more pressure reduction nozzles (28) arranged to discharge into the flotation tank (18); —an underflow exit baffle (19) defining the upper part of an exit channel (70) from the flotation tank (18); and —a plurality of flow-contacting members (44) arranged within the flotation tank exit channel. The flow-contacting members (44) may include one or more of vanes; bubble-forming members; bubble-capturing members; bubble-coalescing members; turbulence-introducing members; flow-redirecting members; pressure-increasing or pressure-decreasing members; members which introduce a pressure difference in the flow; and velocity-increasing or velocity-decreasing members.

Abstract: A clamp apparatus is disclosed which has a duct having an indexing feature formed thereon. A wire clamp is provided which has a length of resilient spring material shaped generally in accordance with a cross sectional configuration and diameter of the duct. A tightening component is operatively coupled to the length of resilient spring material. A portion of the wire clamp engages with the indexing feature to enable the wire clamp to be positioned and held in a desired angular orientation on the duct while being tightened on the duct using the tightening component.

Abstract: A urinary tubing for mitigating against microbial migration, as well as a system and method for forming and maintaining a closed-system of urinary tubing are described. Such tubing may comprise: a first terminal end; a second terminal end, longitudinally opposing the first terminal end; a wettable region, which may comprise a surface which may be wetted by a fluid flowing within the tubing; and a means for mitigating against microbial migration in a direction opposite of intended flow. Such means may be selected from one or more of the group comprising at least one check-valve, at least one biofilm abater, and the wettable region treated with an antimicrobial coating. Such means may be located within the tubing, at the first terminal end, or at the second terminal end.

Abstract: A system is disclosed herein. The system having a backdrive assembly that includes a spring body retainer having a first body portion, the spring body retainer configured for rotational movement about an axis. A biasing member is provided that is configured to exert a backdriving force on the spring body retainer. A spring leg retainer is provided having a second body portion and a plurality of projections, the spring leg retainer being configured to incrementally apply a preload torque to the biasing member. A spring locking plate is operably connected to the spring leg retainer, the spring locking plate being configured to engage at least one of the plurality of projections.

Abstract: Heat transfer between a fluid-bearing flexible tube and a heat-conducting surface is improved by fixing a flexible heat-conducting sheath to the flexible tube and by compressive fixing that distorts the tube and deforms the sheath and/or the surface. The tube can be made of cross-linked polythene (PEX). The sheath can be spirally wound high-purity aluminum wire. The sheath enables efficient heat transfer between the outer surface of the tube and the heat-conducting surface. Applications include radiant heating and cooling. Tube layout can be customized and variable tube spacing is possible, for example by using a castellated layer to support the tube.

Abstract: A method for producing a membrane ring or test strip ring for a diagnostic test device includes an elongate strip that is divided into segments by cuts running transversely to the longitudinal direction of the strip, where the cuts are made only as far as a residual width of the strip so that a material bridge remains intact between the segments adjacent to the cuts (24). The strip is closed by bringing its ends together to form a ring where the cut edges of the cuts running towards the material bridges each enclose an acute angle (?). The ring is inserted into a support structure as a membrane ring or test strip ring for the test device.

Abstract: A riser glove for shielding and/or sealing cables extending from a riser conduit includes a wrist portion sized for a sealing fit over the riser conduit, and a plurality of finger portions extending from the wrist portion. The finger portions taper from a widest section adjacent the wrist portion to a narrowest section at distal ends thereof. The finger portions include incremental indicators along lengths thereof corresponding to different cable gauges, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to an in vitro diagnosis device (10) for the detection of at least one reaction between an erythrocytic phenotype antigen and an antibody specifically directed against said antigen in a sample of blood or one of the components thereof. The device is characterised in that it comprises: a substrate (12); and a hydrophobic porous membrane (14) having a thickness of between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm and a pore diameter of between 2 and 30 ?m, said membrane comprising at least one hydrophilic reaction zone (16) intended to receive the sample. The invention also relates to the uses of said device in immunohematology.

Abstract: Disclosed is a privacy screen assembly comprising: a screen; a support having a first end and a second end, the screen attached to the support proximate to the first end; and a mount assembly, the mount assembly attached to the support proximate to the second end, the support offsetting the screen from the mount assembly.

Abstract: A leakage shield for an air to liquid heat exchanger includes a drain pan, a liquid header panel, and a closure bar. The drain pan has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The liquid header panel has a lower end attached to the first side of the drain pan, and extends vertically upwards from the first side of the drain pan. The closure bar panel has a lower end attached to the second side of the drain pan, and extends vertically upwards from the second side of the drain pan.