Abstract:
An irrigation solenoid valve switch assembly is operable on a mesh network. The assembly uses a mesh network to transmit valve command signals that control the timing and amount of water discharged through a solenoid valve in multiple agricultural zones. A solenoid valve regulates the flow of water. A clock, or agricultural controller, generates valve command signals that control the timing and amount of water discharged through the solenoid valve. A hub controller operatively connects to the clock. The hub controller transmits the valve command signals over the mesh network. A switch operatively connects to the solenoid valve. The switch receives the valve command signals to control the solenoid valve, in correspondence to the valve command signals. The switch has a rechargeable battery that feeds direct current to the switch for operation of the solenoid valve. Multiple relay signal repeaters carry the valve command signals across the mesh network.
Abstract:
A system and method for paging and monitoring a server in a service establishment. Multiple customer transmitter devices position on tables, and responds to tactile engagement from customers. Tapping, for example, initiates transmission of customer paging signals to a wearable receiver device worn by a server. The customer transmitter device has an elegant design and is easy to operate for technically challenged customers. Further, a service transmission device in a service area of the establishment enables staff to page the server in the same manner. The wearable receiver device includes an OLED display screen that displays the paging signals in sequential order of receiving them. A Z-wave network ties the communication devices together in the service establishment. A processor communicates with a position tracker and a timer integrated in the wearable receiver. The processor calculates time and location of the server in relation to customers, generating a corresponding server report.
Abstract:
Methods of cutting and installing carpet tiles in, among other applications, mass transit vehicles, particularly including aircraft. In some embodiments, the tile lengths in an installation are the same and the tile widths are customized to a particular section of the aircraft or other vehicle in which they are installed.
Abstract:
Methods of cutting and installing carpet tiles in, among other applications, mass transit vehicles, particularly including aircraft. In some embodiments, the tile lengths in an installation are the same and the tile widths are customized to a particular section of the aircraft or other vehicle in which they are installed.
Abstract:
The invention discloses unique brackets, which form a bracket assembly that may be placed at any location of various components to form an assembly piece, such as furniture. An assembled furniture piece made of furniture panels interconnected with attached engaging and receiving brackets is provided. The engaging and receiving brackets are positioned on components to facilitate the connection of the components. A method to assemble furniture having preformed arm, base, seat and back components is provided. This method of assembly saves on shipment costs, and facilitates the repair of damaged furniture.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an apparatus for tilting a container for loading thereof. The apparatus includes a platform and a support frame being pivotally connected to the platform to move between a resting position and a loading position. The apparatus includes a gate operable to move between an open position and a closed position. The apparatus includes a pair of first actuating cylinders, each of the first actuating cylinders being pivotally supported with respect to the platform and fixedly connected to the support frame. The apparatus includes a pair of second actuating cylinders with each of the second actuating cylinders being pivotally connected to the platform and fixedly connected to the support frame. Herein the pair of first actuating cylinders are compressed and the pair of second actuating cylinders are extended to move the support frame from the resting position to the loading position.
Abstract:
Low weight and non-square carpet tile suitable for use in mass transit vehicles, particularly passenger aircraft. The carpet tile preferably weighs less than about 82 ounces per square yard. The carpet tile of this invention may have a carpet pile and at least one backing layer. The backing layer may use a low weight filler material. The carpet tiles satisfy transportation industry standards for flame, smoke and toxicity.
Abstract:
In some examples, an integrated circuit system includes a plurality of integrated circuit layers. At least one of the integrated circuit layers includes an integrated circuit die, which may not include any through-silicon vias that provide a pathway to an adjacent integrated circuit layer, and an interposer portion, which includes electrically conductive through-vias. The interposer portion may facilitate communication of the integrated circuit die with other integrated circuit layers of the integrated circuit system. In some examples, the stacked integrated circuit system may include more than one integrated circuit die, which may be in the same integrated circuit layer as at least one other integrated circuit die, or may be in a different integrated circuit layer.
Abstract:
Low weight and non-square carpet tile suitable for use in mass transit vehicles, particularly passenger aircraft. The carpet tile preferably weighs less than about 82 ounces per square yard. The carpet tile of this invention may have a carpet pile and at least one backing layer. The backing layer may use a low weight filler material. The carpet tiles satisfy transportation industry standards for flame, smoke and toxicity.
Abstract:
A sprocket assembly (101) comprises a sprocket carrier (102), a sprocket (103), and a plurality of fixing devices (104) for use in securing the sprocket (103) to the sprocket carrier (102). Each fixing device (104) comprises a bolt (601) and a nut (602), the nut (602) engageable with a threaded shank portion (604) of the bolt (601), and the bolt (601) insertable through a fixing aperture (401) of the sprocket carrier (102) into a fitted condition in which the bolt (601) is retained within the sprocket carrier (102) by an interference fit between a knurled shank portion (605) of the bolt (601) and the sprocket carrier (102). A sprocket (103), a sprocket carrier (102), and a sprocket protector (106) for use within the sprocket assembly (101).