COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CULTURING SPIROCHETES

The present invention relates to methods for culturing spirochetes, in particular . The present invention also provides methods of identifying spirochetes present in a biological sample. The present invention further provides methods of diagnosing diseases cause by a spirochete infection, such as Lyme disease, syphilis, and multiple sclerosis. The present invention further provides methods for identifying spirochete susceptibilities to antimicrobials and antimicrobial compositions and cocktails. The present invention also provides methods for treating subjects suspected of having a spirochete infection. 1. A composition for culturing spirochetes comprising a spirochete-supporting medium , serum , a reducing agent , and an antibiotic.2. An in vitro method of culturing a spirochete comprising:(1) inoculating a spirochete culture medium with the spirochete to generate a short-term culture; and{'sub': '2', '(2) incubating the short-term culture in a short-term culture vessel in about 3-5% COfor about 4-6 days.'}3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the spirochete culture medium comprises a spirochete-supporting medium claim 2 , serum claim 2 , a reducing agent claim 2 , and an antibiotic.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the spirochete-supporting medium is selected from BSK-H medium and BSK-II medium.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the serum is rabbit serum.6. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the serum concentration is about 6-12%.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the serum concentration is 12%.8. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the reducing agent is DTT.9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the DTT is present at a concentration of about 0.1-100 μg/ml claim 8 , such as about 0.145 μg/ml or about 100 μg/ml.10. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the antibiotic is rifampicin.11. The method according to claim 10 , wherein the rifampicin is present (1) at a concentration of 1 μg/ml or (2) as an ...

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CULTURING SPIROCHETES

The present invention relates to methods for culturing spirochetes, in particular . The present invention also provides methods of identifying spirochetes present in a biological sample. The present invention further provides methods of diagnosing diseases cause by a spirochete infection, such as Lyme disease, syphilis, and multiple sclerosis. The present invention further provides methods for identifying spirochete susceptibilities to antimicrobials and antimicrobial compositions and cocktails. The present invention also provides methods for treating subjects suspected of having a spirochete infection. 1. An in vitro method of culturing a spirochete comprising:(1) inoculating a spirochete culture medium with the spirochete to generate a first culture;{'sub': '2', '(2) incubating the first culture in a first culture vessel in about 3-5% COfor about 4-6 days;'}(3) optionally evaluating the first culture for the presence of spirochetes; and{'sub': 2', '2, '(4) after incubating the first culture in about 3-5% COfor about 4-6 days, contacting the COincubated first culture with a matrix-coated support,'}{'i': 'Borrelia.', 'wherein the spirochete is a species of'}2Borrelia afzelii, Borrelia anserine, Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia garinii, Borrelia hermsii, Borrelia recurrentis, Borrelia valaisianaBorrelia vincentii.. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the spirochete is claim 1 , or3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the spirochete culture medium comprises a spirochete-supporting medium claim 1 , serum claim 1 , a reducing agent claim 1 , and an antibiotic.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the spirochete-supporting medium is selected from BSK-H medium and BSK-II medium.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the serum is rabbit serum at a concentration of about 6-12%.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the rabbit serum concentration is 12%.7. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the reducing agent is dithiothreitol (DTT) claim ...

Compositions and Methods for Culturing Spirochetes

The present invention relates to methods for culturing spirochetes, in particular . The present invention also provides methods of identifying spirochetes present in a biological sample. The present invention further provides methods of diagnosing diseases cause by a spirochete infection, such as Lyme disease, syphilis, and multiple sclerosis. The present invention further provides methods for identifying spirochete susceptibilities to antimicrobials and antimicrobial compositions and cocktails. The present invention also provides methods for treating subjects suspected of having a spirochete infection. 130-. (canceled)31. A composition for culturing spirochetes comprising a spirochete-supporting medium , serum , a reducing agent , and an antibiotic.32. An in vitro method of culturing a spirochete comprising:{'b': '1', '(1) inoculating a composition according to claim with the spirochete to generate a short-term culture; and'}(2) incubating the short-term culture in a short-term culture vessel for about 4-6 days.33. A method of identifying a spirochete in a subject comprising:{'b': '2', '(1) culturing the spirochete by the method of claim ; and'}(2) identifying the spirochete in an identification assay.34. A method of diagnosing a spirochete infection in a subject comprising:{'b': '2', '(1) culturing the spirochete by the method according to claim , wherein the spirochete is obtained from a sample from a subject possibly suffering from a spirochete infection; and'}(2) detecting the spirochete in a detection assay,wherein detection of the spirochete indicates that the subject is suffering from a spirochete infection.35. A method of identifying the antibiotic sensitivity of a spirochete comprising:{'b': '1', '(1) inoculating a spirochete culture medium in a culture vessel with a spirochete, wherein the spirochete culture medium is a composition according to claim ;'}(2) incubating the inoculated medium for about 4-6 days;(3) transferring the cultured spirochetes into ...

LOCKING OUT A MACHINE TO PROHIBIT MOVEMENT

A construction machine includes a system and method for performing a lockout or stand down of the machine to prohibit movement of the machine or one or more components of the machine, without shutting down the machine. Information about the status of the machine or a component thereof can be collected and relayed to an electronic control module (ECM) to determine whether to lockout the construction machine. If appropriate, the ECM can command lockout to an electrical component of the machine or component to prohibit movement of the machine or component until the lockout is released. 1. A method of performing a lockout on a construction machine , the method comprising:collecting information on a status of the construction machine or a component of the construction machine;relaying the collected information to an electronic control module;determining whether to lockout the construction machine; andcommanding lockout from the electronic control module to an electrical component of the construction machine, wherein lockout prohibits movement of at least one of the construction machine and an implement of the construction machine, without shutting down the construction machine.2. The method of wherein collecting information on the status of the construction machine includes at least one of detecting an obstacle in a vicinity of the construction machine and determining service to be performed on the construction machine.3. The method of wherein detecting an obstacle in a vicinity of the construction machine is performed by one or more automated features.4. The method of wherein collecting information on the status of the construction machine includes participation by an operator of the construction machine claim 1 , and wherein relaying the collected information to the electronic control module is performed by the operator entering an input into an operator interface.5. The method of wherein the implement is a bed of the construction machine and the bed is movable between ...

Retarder Integrated Braking System and Method

A machine includes: an axle having wheels mounted to it; a brake system configured to provide service braking to the wheels; a brake pedal operatively connected to the brake system to provide a braking power to the wheels in proportion to the position of the brake pedal; a pedal sensor operatively connected to the brake pedal to sense the position of the brake pedal; a retarder system configured to selectively slow the wheels down; a speed sensor operatively connected to the machine to detect a speed associated with the machine; a controller operatively connected to the speed sensor, brake pedal position sensor, and retarder system wherein the controller is configured to operate the retarder system based on signals received from the speed sensor and brake pedal position sensor. A method for providing an indication to an operator may also be included.

System and Method of Automatically Operating a Hoist System for a Machine

A method for implementing and canceling an automatic operation of a body of a machine includes receiving a selection of an automatic setting according to a first operation of a hoist mode actuator, determining an activation state of the automatic setting, causing an automatic operation of an engine of the machine to adjust an idle level of the engine and an automatic operation of a hoist system to move the body in a first direction to a first position. The method includes canceling the automatic operation of the engine and the automatic operation of the hoist system and controlling the idle level of the engine according to operations of a throttle, the hoist system to move the body according to the idle level of the engine and respective directions of the second operation the hoist mode actuator and subsequent operations of the hoist mode actuator. 1. A method for implementing and canceling an automatic operation of a body of a machine , the method comprising:receiving, via one or more processors, a selection of an automatic setting according to a first operation of a hoist mode actuator of the machine;determining, via the one or more processors, an activation state of the automatic setting;causing an automatic operation of an engine of the machine to adjust an idle level of the engine to a first idle level in response to determining the automatic setting is activated;causing an automatic operation of a hoist system of the body to move the body in a first direction to a first position according to the first idle level of the engine and a direction of the first operation of hoist mode actuator in response to determining the automatic setting is activated;canceling the automatic operation of the engine in response to a second operation of the hoist mode actuator and controlling the idle level of the engine according to operations of a throttle of the machine; andcanceling the automatic operation of the hoist system in response to the second operation of the hoist mode ...

SYSTEM FOR ON-SITE TRACKING, MANAGING, PLANNING AND STAGING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

A construction management system allows a user to capture an item identifier from an item (e.g., shipment, group of components, and/or one or more components) using a mobile device. The item identifier may be used to identify a project and access a model for the product, identify a component in a model, and/or identify the components in a shipment for staging purposes. Moreover, the system may be used to identify a status for the one or more components. The status may be that the one or more components are shipped, received, staged for assembly, installed, or the like. The status of the one or more components may be automatically updated by capturing the item identifier. Moreover, the user may also select shipment information for past, current, and/or future shipments in order to identify the one or more components associated with each of the shipments.

ENGINE BRAKING METHOD AND CONTROL SYSTEM VARYING ENGINE BRAKING POWER WITHIN CYLINDER-NUMBER BRAKING MODE

An engine braking system includes engine braking actuators for adjusting exhaust valve timings to engine braking timings in a cylinder-number braking mode. The system further includes an engine braking controller coupled to a control switch that produces a request indicating a requested cylinder-number braking mode. The engine braking controller is structured to transition exhaust valves to the engine braking timings, determine a control term to adjust intake air pressure for varying a braking power of the engine, and to adjust geometry of an exhaust turbine based on the control term. An adjusted speed of a compressor rotated by the exhaust turbine provides a change to intake air pressure that adjusts the braking power of the engine. Different levels of braking power are provided within different cylinder-number braking modes. 1. A method of braking an engine comprising:operating an engine in a cylinder-number braking mode where exhaust valves for at least some combustion cylinders in the engine are operated in an engine braking timing pattern;determining a control term indicative of at least one of an intake air pressure or a change to an intake air pressure that varies a braking power of the engine;commanding varying a position of an exhaust-impinged surface in an exhaust turbine for the engine based on the determined control term;varying a speed of an intake air compressor for the engine driven by the exhaust turbine, based on the commanded varying of a position of the exhaust-impinged surface; andadjusting the braking power of the engine, within the cylinder-number braking mode, based on a change to intake air pressure in the engine occurring in response to the varied speed of the intake air compressor.2. The method of further comprising:receiving an engine braking request requesting the cylinder-number braking mode from among a plurality of available cylinder-number braking modes each braking the engine using a different number of combustion cylinders; ...

System and method of preventing articulated machine roll-over

An articulated machine having a first frame and a second frame supported by first and second wheel assemblies respectively is provided. The machine includes a first sensor and a second sensor to provide position information of the first frame and the second frame respectively. The machine includes a drive train to couple the front and rear wheel assembly, and having an inter axle differential to facilitate the front and the rear wheel assembly to move at different speeds. The machine includes a controller to compare position of the first frame with position of the second frame to determine relative position of the second frame with respect to the first frame. The controller compares the relative position of the second frame with a predefined position limit. The controller selectively locks the inter axle differential when the determined relative position of the second frame is greater than the predefined position limit

Hill Start in a Vehicle

A hill brake system in a vehicle uses a controller to determine when a number of conditions, such as being stopped on an incline, are met and then automatically applies a braking force at least equal to a calculated grade load, that is, gravitational force. Using drive train measurements and known drivetrain characteristics, a rimpull force is calculated after release of an operator-controlled brake and the automatically applied braking force is reduced corresponding to the rimpull force generated by the drivetrain. The automatically applied braking force is released when any of several conditions are met including uphill motion of the vehicle or expiration of a timeout timer. 1. A method of providing a hill brake in a vehicle comprising:applying a braking force required to prevent the vehicle from rolling in a downhill direction after an operator-controlled brake is released;calculating a rimpull at a drive wheel of the vehicle; andreducing the braking force as the rimpull increases.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein reducing the braking force comprises removing the braking force after detection of a trigger event.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the trigger event is one of an uphill motion of the vehicle and an uphill rotation of the drive wheel.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the trigger event is expiration of a timeout period measured from a time the operator-controlled brake is released.5. The method of claim 1 , where calculating rimpull comprises:determining torque at an output of a torque converter;determining a current gear setting;calculating axle torque from the output power and a gear ratio of the current gear setting; andcalculating rimpull using a known conversion of axle torque to rimpull force less a known rolling resistance.6. A controller that provides a hill brake in a vehicle on an incline during acceleration from a stop claim 1 , the controller comprising:a rimpull subsystem that determines force at a drive wheel of the vehicle;a grade load ...

RETARDING DOWNSHIFT MANAGEMENT

A retarding unit in a vehicle is automatically controlled based on conditions including a current setting of the retarding control, downhill grade, speed, current gear, and impending gear change. With the retarder control set in the high position, when the vehicle is operating at a downhill angle greater than the low angle threshold and less than the high angle threshold, and the pending gear is a large step downshift, automatically setting a retarder level to a low retarder level. When the vehicle is operating on level ground and the pending gear is a large step downshift or the current gear is first or second gear, automatically setting the retarder level to off. When the vehicle is operating on flat ground and the deceleration is above a trigger level, automatically setting the retarder level to a low retarder level.

Angle of Repose Detector for Hauling Machines

A rollover prevention system for a machine is disclosed. The rollover prevention system may include an inertial measurement unit (IMU) configured to detect a discharge event of a payload material from the machine and measure a body angle of the machine. The rollover prevention system may further include a controller in communication with the IMU. The controller may be configured to determine an angle of repose of the machine based on the detected discharge event and the measured body angle. 1. A rollover prevention system for a machine , comprising:an inertial measurement unit (IMU) configured to detect a discharge event of a payload material from the machine and measure a body angle of the machine; anda controller in communication with the IMU, the controller configured to determine an angle of repose of the machine based on the detected discharge event and the measured body angle.2. The rollover prevention system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to determine an angle of repose for each type of payload material.3. The rollover prevention system of claim 2 , further comprising an operator interface in communication with the controller claim 2 , and wherein the controller is further configured to send signals to the operator interface to receive data indicative of a payload material type.4. The rollover prevention system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to determine different types of payload material based on anomalous observations of the determined angle of repose.5. The rollover prevention system of claim 1 , wherein the IMU is further configured to measure a slope upon which the machine is positioned.6. The rollover prevention system of claim 5 , wherein the controller is further configured to estimate an amount of the payload material in the machine.7. The rollover prevention system of claim 6 , wherein the controller is further configured to generate a rollover angle of the machine based on the measured slope ...

Method for controlling hoisting of an articulated machine

A method of controlling an articulated machine having a first frame and a second frame and travelling on a ground surface is provided. The method includes receiving a speed signal indicative of a speed of the articulated machine through a speed sensor by a controller. The method includes receiving an inclination signal indicative of an inclination of the ground surface through an inclination sensor by the controller. The method further includes receiving a payload signal indicative of a payload carried by the articulated machine through a payload sensor by the controller. The controller controls a hoisting of the second frame with respect to the first frame based on at least one of the speed signal, the inclination signal and the payload signal.

System and Method of Operating a Positioning Mode Actuator to Operate a Material Dispersal Device

A method for implementing an operation of a body of a machine includes receiving data indicating an operation of a positioning mode actuator to facilitate movement of the body from a first position, determining activation state of a multi-auto mode to actuate a first auto lower mode to operate a hoist system to lower the body automatically and a first auto raise mode to operate the hoist system to raise the body automatically. The method includes determining the first auto lower mode is selected according to the data indicating the operation of the positioning mode actuator, and causing a hoist system to actively lower the body from the first position to a second position and passively lower the body from the second position to a third position, independent of the activation state of the multi-auto mode. 1. A method for implementing an operation of a body of a machine , the method comprising:receiving, using one or more processors, data indicating an operation of a positioning mode actuator to facilitate movement of the body from a first position;determining, using the one or more processors, an activation state of a multi-auto mode to actuate a first auto lower mode to operate a hoist system to lower the body automatically and a first auto raise mode to operate the hoist system to raise the body automatically, in response to receiving the data indicating the operation of the positioning mode actuator;determining, using the one or more processors, the first auto lower mode is selected according to the data indicating the operation of the positioning mode actuator; andcausing a hoist system to actively lower the body from the first position to a second position and passively lower the body from the second position to a third position, in response to determining the first auto lower mode is selected, independent of the activation state of the multi-auto mode.2. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the positioning mode actuator includes a lever pivotally mounted to an ...

SYSTEM FOR ON-SITE TRACKING, MANAGING, PLANNING AND STAGING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

A construction management system allows a user to capture an item identifier from an item (e.g., shipment, group of components, and/or one or more components) using a mobile device. The item identifier may be used to identify a project and access a model for the product, identify a component in a model, and/or identify the components in a shipment for staging purposes. Moreover, the system may be used to identify a status for the one or more components. The status may be that the one or more components are shipped, received, staged for assembly, installed, or the like. The status of the one or more components may be automatically updated by capturing the item identifier. Moreover, the user may also select shipment information for past, current, and/or future shipments in order to identify the one or more components associated with each of the shipments. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. A system for aiding on-site building construction , the system comprising:one or more memories having computer readable code stored thereon;a display; and receive a model for a building project; and', 'display the model of the building project on the display;', 'wherein the model comprises a plurality of components for constructing the building project., 'one or more processors operatively coupled to the one or more memories and the display, wherein the one or more processors are configured to execute the computer readable code to18. The system of claim 17 , further comprising:one or more information capture devices operatively coupled to the one or more processors; capture item information from an item using the one or more information capture devices;', 'identify one or more components of the plurality of components in the model that correspond to the item information captured; and', 'indicate the ...

SYSTEM FOR ON-SITE TRACKING, MANAGING, PLANNING AND STAGING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

A construction management system allows a user to capture an item identifier from an item (e.g., shipment, group of components, and/or one or more components) using a mobile device. The item identifier may be used to identify a project and access a model for the product, identify a component in a model, and/or identify the components in a shipment for staging purposes. Moreover, the system may be used to identify a status for the one or more components. The status may be that the one or more components are shipped, received, staged for assembly, installed, or the like. The status of the one or more components may be automatically updated by capturing the item identifier. Moreover, the user may also select shipment information for past, current, and/or future shipments in order to identify the one or more components associated with each of the shipments. 1. A system for aiding on-site building construction , the system comprising:one or more memories having computer readable code stored thereon;a display; and receive a model for a building project; and', 'display the model of the building project on the display;', 'wherein the model comprises a plurality of components for constructing the building project., 'one or more processors operatively coupled to the one or more memories and the display, wherein the one or more processors are configured to execute the computer readable code to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors are further configured to execute the computer readable code to:receive a status for one or more components;update the model with the status for the one or more components; andshare the model including the status with one or more other user computer systems by linking to the one or more other user systems directly or through one or more entity systems.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the status is an assembly prepping status claim 2 , and wherein sharing the status allows one or more other users to prepare equipment or a ...

GEOFENCE BODY HEIGHT LIMIT WITH HOIST PREVENTION

Methods include electronically monitoring sensor or transceiver location information to detect a location of a machine. Responsive to detection of the machine, determining if the machine is located within a first geographic region, and if the machine is located within a first geographic region, electronically sending a command to an actuator that is coupled to the machine to initiate a first response. The first response includes limiting a height of an implement that is coupled to a chassis of the machine. The implement being height-adjustable relative to the chassis by action of the actuator. 1. A method comprising:electronically monitoring, using a processor, sensor or transceiver location information to detect a location of a machine; andresponsive to detection, using the processor, that the machine is located within a first geographic region, electronically sending a command, using the processor, to an actuator coupled to the machine to initiate a first response,wherein the first response includes limiting, using the processor, a height of an implement coupled to a chassis of the machine, wherein the implement is configured to be height-adjusted relative to the chassis by the actuator.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein limiting the height of the implement includes limiting the height of the implement to a first height claim 1 , wherein the first height is a maximum height allowed in the first geographic region.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:receiving from a storage device, using the processor, the first height corresponding to the first geographic region.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein responsive to the detection claim 1 , using the processor claim 1 , that the machine is within the first geographic region or that the machine is within a second geographic region claim 1 , sending claim 1 , using the processor claim 1 , an implement height alert to a user interface to alert a user to a detected implement height issue.5. The method of claim 1 , ...

Work machine speed control braking

A machine includes an engine, a brake system, a speed sensor, a grade sensor, a load sensor, and a controller in electrical communication with the engine, the brake system, the one or more retarding systems, the speed sensor, the grade sensor, and the load sensor. The controller is configured to: determine a grade force based on the weight of the machine and the grade at which the machine is disposed; determine a deceleration force based on a target deceleration and the weight of the machine; monitor the speed at which the machine is traveling; determine an actual deceleration of the machine based on the monitored speed at which the machine is traveling; determine a deceleration error based on a difference between the actual deceleration and the target deceleration; determine a force correction based on the deceleration error; and control the brake system to apply a total brake force equal to the sum of the grade force, the deceleration force, and the force correction.

BRAKE FORCE MODULATION TO ENABLE STEERING WHEN STATIONARY

An articulated work machine includes a frame assembly having a front portion and a rear portion; an articulation joint connecting the front and rear portions and adapted to allow pivotal movement about the articulation joint by the front and rear portions; a plurality of front wheels attached to the front portion and a plurality of rear wheels attached to the rear portion; a brake associated with each of the front wheels and rear wheels; a steering sensor adapted to provide a steering signal from a steering mechanism of the articulated work machine; and a controller adapted to receive the steering signal, and wherein when a braking force is applied to the front and rear wheels when the controller receives the steering signal, the controller produces a signal to modulate the braking force to allow the front portion and rear portion of the machine to articulate without the machine moving forward. 1. An articulated work machine comprising:a frame assembly having a front portion and a rear portion;an articulation joint connecting the front and rear portions and adapted to allow pivotal movement about the articulation joint by the front and rear portions;a plurality of front wheels attached to the front portion and a plurality of rear wheels attached to the rear portion;a brake associated with each of the front wheels and rear wheels;a steering sensor adapted to provide a steering signal from a steering mechanism of the articulated work machine; anda controller adapted to receive the steering signal, and wherein when a braking force is applied to the front and rear wheels when the controller receives the steering signal, the controller produces a signal to modulate the braking force to allow the front portion and rear portion of the machine to articulate without the machine moving forward.2. The articulated work machine of claim 1 , wherein each of the brakes are hydraulic brakes controlled by a solenoid coupled to the controller claim 1 , wherein to modulate the braking ...

Wash/rinse system for a drawer-type dishwasher

A wash/rinse system for a drawer-type dishwasher includes a wash mechanism having a paddlewheel (119) and a spray bar (60) mounted in a washing chamber of the dishwasher. The spray bar (60) includes at least one nozzle that is positioned so as to deliver a jet of washing fluid onto a deflector member (150) provided on the paddlewheel. Upon impacting the deflector member, the jet of washing fluid diverges into streams of washing fluid which are sprayed onto articles positioned in the washing chamber. Preferably, the spray bar (60) includes a plurality of nozzles (104-111) which direct multiple jets of washing fluid onto a corresponding plurality of deflector members. The paddlewheel (119) is mounted so as to create random streams of washing fluid that are sprayed into the washing chamber to combine with washing fluid emanating from a lower wash arm to clean articles in the washing chamber.

Wash/rinse system for a drawer-type dishwasher.

Un sistema de lavado/enjuague para el lavavajillas de tipo gaveta incluye un mecanismo de lavado que tiene una rueda de paletas y una barra de aspersión montadas en una cámara de lavado del lavavajillas. La barra de aspersión incluye al menos una boquilla que se coloca de manera que suministra un chorro de fluido de lavado sobre un miembro deflector proporcionado en la ruega de paletas. Al impactar el miembro deflector, el chorro del fluido de lavado diverge en corrientes de fluido de lavado que se rocían sobre artículos colocados en la cámara de lavado. De preferencia, la barra de aspersión incluye una pluralidad de boquillas las cuales dirigen múltiples chorros de fluido de lavado sobre una pluralidad correspondiente de miembros deflectores. La rueda de paletas se monta de manera que crea corrientes aleatorias de fluido de lavado que se rocían en la cámara de lavado para combinar con el fluido de lavado que emana desde un brazo de lavado inferior a artículos limpios en la cámara de lavado.

System for on-site tracking, managing, planning, and staging construction projects

A construction management system allows a user to capture an item identifier from an item (e.g., shipment, group of components, and/or one or more components) using a mobile device. The item identifier may be used to identify a project and access a model for the product, identify a component in a model, and/or identify the components in a shipment for staging purposes. Moreover, the system may be used to identify a status for the one or more components. The status may be that the one or more components are shipped, received, staged for assembly, installed, or the like. The status of the one or more components may be automatically updated by capturing the item identifier. Moreover, the user may also select shipment information for past, current, and/or future shipments in order to identify the one or more components associated with each of the shipments.

Wash/rinse system for a drawer-type dishwasher

A wash/rinse system for a drawer-type dishwasher includes a wash mechanism having a paddlewheel and a spray bar mounted in a washing chamber of the dishwasher. The spray bar includes at least one nozzle that is positioned so as to deliver a jet of washing fluid onto a deflector member provided on the paddlewheel. Upon impacting the deflector member, the jet of washing fluid diverges into streams of washing fluid which are sprayed onto articles positioned in the washing chamber. Preferably, the spray bar includes a plurality of nozzles which direct multiple jets of washing fluid onto a corresponding plurality of deflector members. The paddlewheel is mounted so as to create random streams of washing fluid that are sprayed into the washing chamber to combine with washing fluid emanating from a lower wash arm to clean articles in the washing chamber.

Compositions and Methods for Cultivating Spirocets

System and method of preventing articulated machine roll-over

An articulated machine having a first frame and a second frame supported by first and second wheel assemblies respectively is provided. The machine includes a first sensor and a second sensor to provide position information of the first frame and the second frame respectively. The machine includes a drive train to couple the front and rear wheel assembly, and having an inter axle differential to facilitate the front and the rear wheel assembly to move at different speeds. The machine includes a controller to compare position of the first frame with position of the second frame to determine relative position of the second frame with respect to the first frame. The controller compares the relative position of the second frame with a predefined position limit. The controller selectively locks the inter axle differential when the determined relative position of the second frame is greater than the predefined position limit.

Compositions and methods for culturing spirochetes

The present invention relates to methods for culturing spirochetes, in particular Borrelia burgdorferi . The present invention also provides methods of identifying spirochetes present in a biological sample. The present invention further provides methods of diagnosing diseases cause by a spirochete infection, such as Lyme disease, syphilis, and multiple sclerosis. The present invention further provides methods for identifying spirochete susceptibilities to antimicrobials and antimicrobial compositions and cocktails. The present invention also provides methods for treating subjects suspected of having a spirochete infection.

Geofence body height limit with hoist prevention

Methods include electronically monitoring sensor or transceiver location information to detect a location of a machine. Responsive to detection of the machine, determining if the machine is located within a first geographic region, and if the machine is located within a first geographic region, electronically sending a command to an actuator that is coupled to the machine to initiate a first response. The first response includes limiting a height of an implement that is coupled to a chassis of the machine. The implement being height-adjustable relative to the chassis by action of the actuator.

System for on-site tracking, managing, planning and staging construction projects.

Un sistema de gestión de construcción permite a un usuario capturar un identificador de elemento a partir de un elemento (por ejemplo, envío, grupo de componentes y/o uno o más componentes) utilizando un dispositivo móvil. El identificador de elemento se puede usar para identificar un proyecto y acceder a un modelo para el producto, identificar un componente en un modelo y/o identificar los componentes en un envío para propósitos de distribución. Además, el sistema se puede usar para identificar un estado para uno o más componentes. El estado puede ser que uno o más componentes se envíen, reciban, distribuyan para ensamblaje, instalen o similares. El estado de uno o más componentes se puede actualizar automáticamente al capturar el identificador de elemento. Además, el usuario también puede seleccionar información de envío para envíos pasados, actuales y futuros con el fin de identificar uno o más componentes asociados con cada uno de los envíos.

Compositions and methods for culturing spirochetes

The present invention relates to methods for culturing spirochetes, in particular

System for on-site tracking, managing, planning and staging construction projects

A construction management system allows a user to capture an item identifier from an item (e.g., shipment, group of components, and/or one or more components) using a mobile device. The item identifier may be used to identify a project and access a model for the product, identify a component in a model, and/or identify the components in a shipment for staging purposes. Moreover, the system may be used to identify a status for the one or more components. The status may be that the one or more components are shipped, received, staged for assembly, installed, or the like. The status of the one or more components may be automatically updated by capturing the item identifier. Moreover, the user may also select shipment information for past, current, and/or future shipments in order to identify the one or more components associated with each of the shipments.

Monitoring machine brake performance

Work machine speed control braking

A machine includes an engine, a brake system, a speed sensor, a grade sensor, a load sensor, and a controller in electrical communication with the engine, the brake system, the one or more retarding systems, the speed sensor, the grade sensor, and the load sensor. The controller is configured to: determine a grade force based on the weight of the machine and the grade at which the machine is disposed; determine a deceleration force based on a target deceleration and the weight of the machine; monitor the speed at which the machine is travelling; determine an actual deceleration of the machine based on the monitored speed at which the machine is travelling; determine a deceleration error based on a difference between the actual deceleration and the target deceleration; determine a force correction based on the deceleration error; and control the brake system to apply a total brake force equal to the sum of the grade force, the deceleration force, and the force correction.

Retarding downshift management

A retarder (140) in a vehicle (102) is automatically controlled based on conditions including a current setting of the retarding control, downhill grade, speed, current gear, and impending gear change. With the retarder control set in the high position, when the vehicle (102) is operating at a downhill angle greater than the low angle threshold and less than the high angle threshold, and the pending gear is a large step downshift, automatically setting a retarder level to a low retarder level. When the vehicle (102) is operating on level ground and the pending gear is a large step downshift or the current gear is first or second gear, automatically setting the retarder level to off. When the vehicle (102) is operating on flat ground and the deceleration is above a trigger level, automatically setting the retarder level to a low retarder level.

Locking out a machine to prohibit movement

Monitoring machine brake performance

Monitoring the brake performance of a brake system (18) of a machine (11) and a control system (20) for performing such monitoring. The machine's brake system (18) is monitored by detecting a brake engagement for decelerating the machine (11). When a brake engagement is detected, a parasitic loss decelerating the machine (11) during the brake engagement is determined. The parasitic loss is used to predict deceleration of the machine (11) during the brake engagement. Brake performance (BP) of the brake system (18) of the machine (11) is processed from the predicted deceleration (PD).

Monitoring machine brake performance

Monitoring the brake performance of a brake system (18) of a machine (11) and a control system (20) for performing such monitoring. The machine's brake system (18) is monitored by detecting a brake engagement for decelerating the machine (11). When a brake engagement is detected, a parasitic loss decelerating the machine (11) during the brake engagement is determined. The parasitic loss is used to predict deceleration of the machine (11) during the brake engagement. Brake performance (BP) of the brake system (18) of the machine (11) is processed from the predicted deceleration (PD).

Monitoring machine brake performance

Monitoring the brake performance of a brake system (18) of a machine (11) and a control system (20) for performing such monitoring. The machine's brake system (18) is monitored by detecting a brake engagement for decelerating the machine (11). When a brake engagement is detected, a parasitic loss decelerating the machine (11) during the brake engagement is determined. The parasitic loss is used to predict deceleration of the machine (11) during the brake engagement. Brake performance (BP) of the brake system (18) of the machine (11) is processed from the predicted deceleration (PD).

Monitoring machine brake performance

Monitoring the brake performance of a brake system of a machine and a control systems for performing such monitoring. The machine's brake system is monitored by detecting a brake engagement for decelerating the machine. When a brake engagement is detected, a parasitic loss decelerating the machine during the brake engagement is determined. The parasitic loss is used to predict deceleration of the machine during the brake engagement Brake performance of the brake system of the machine is processed from the predicted deceleration.

Engine braking method and control system varying engine braking power within cylinder-number braking mode

Braking an engine 20 by operating an engine in a cylinder-number braking mode where exhaust valves 56 for at least some combustion cylinders 34 in the engine are operated in an engine braking timing pattern; determining a control term indicative of at least one of an intake air pressure or a change to an intake air pressure that varies a braking power of the engine; varying a position of an exhaust-impinged surface 60 in an exhaust turbine 50 for the engine based on the determined control term; varying a speed of an intake air compressor 52 for the engine driven by the exhaust turbine, based on the commanded varying of a position of the exhaust-impinged surface; and adjusting the braking power of the engine, within the cylinder-number braking mode, based on a change to intake air pressure in the engine occurring in response to the varied speed of the intake air compressor. Preferably determining the control term includes determining a desired intake manifold pressure (IMAP) and determining a control term includes determining the control term using a map associated with the requested cylinder-number braking mode.

Brake force modulation to enable steering when stationary

Guanosine rich oligonucleotides and methods of inducing apoptosis in tumor cells

Presently described is a guanosine-rich polynucleotide molecule with therapeutic utility for treating or preventing the growth of cancerous cells. In addition, a method of retarding cell cycle progression and inducing apoptosis in tumor cells using synthetic oligonucleotides is also described.

Guanosine rich oligonucleotides and methods of inducing apoptosis in tumor cells

Presently described is a guanosine-rich polynucleotide molecule with therapeutic utility for treating or preventing the growth of cancerous cells. In addition, a method of retarding cell cycle progression and inducing apoptosis in tumor cells using synthetic oligonucleotides is also described.

Monitoring machine brake performance

Monitoring the brake performance of a brake system (18) of a machine (11) and a control system (20) for performing such monitoring. The machine's brake system (18) is monitored by detecting a brake engagement for decelerating the machine (11). When a brake engagement is detected, a parasitic loss decelerating the machine (11) during the brake engagement is determined. The parasitic loss is used to predict deceleration of the machine (11) during the brake engagement. Brake performance (BP) of the brake system (18) of the machine (11) is processed from the predicted deceleration (PD).

Retarder integrated braking system and method

A machine includes: an axle having wheels mounted to it; a brake system configured to provide service braking to the wheels; a brake pedal operatively connected to the brake system to provide a braking power to the wheels in proportion to the position of the brake pedal; a pedal sensor operatively connected to the brake pedal to sense the position of the brake pedal; a retarder system configured to selectively slow the wheels down; a speed sensor operatively connected to the machine to detect a speed associated with the machine; a controller operatively connected to the speed sensor, brake pedal position sensor, and retarder system wherein the controller is configured to operate the retarder system based on signals received from the speed sensor and brake pedal position sensor. A method for providing an indication to an operator may also be included.

Angle of repose detector for hauling machines

A rollover prevention system for a machine is disclosed. The rollover prevention system may include an inertial measurement unit (IMU) configured to detect a discharge event of a payload material from the machine and measure a body angle of the machine. The rollover prevention system may further include a controller in communication with the IMU. The controller may be configured to determine an angle of repose of the machine based on the detected discharge event and the measured body angle.

System and method of operating a positioning mode actuator to operate a material dispersal device

A method for implementing an operation of a body (120) of a machine (100) includes receiving data indicating an operation of a positioning mode actuator (256) to facilitate movement of the body (120) from a first position, determining activation state of a multi-auto mode to actuate a first auto lower mode to operate a hoist system (270) to lower the body (120) automatically and a first auto raise mode to operate the hoist system (270) to raise the body (120) automatically. The method includes determining the first auto lower mode is selected according to the data indicating the operation of the positioning mode actuator (256), and causing a hoist system (270) to actively lower the body (120) from the first position to a second position and passively lower the body (120) from the second position to a third position, independent of the activation state of the multi-auto mode.

System and method of automatically operating a hoist system for a machine

A method for implementing and canceling an automatic operation of a body of a machine includes receiving a selection of an automatic setting according to a first operation of a hoist mode actuator, determining an activation state of the automatic setting, causing an automatic operation of an engine of the machine to adjust an idle level of the engine and an automatic operation of a hoist system to move the body in a first direction to a first position. The method includes canceling the automatic operation of the engine and the automatic operation of the hoist system and controlling the idle level of the engine according to operations of a throttle, the hoist system to move the body according to the idle level of the engine and respective directions of the second operation the hoist mode actuator and subsequent operations of the hoist mode actuator.

System and method of operating a positioning mode actuator to operate a material dispersal device

A method for implementing an operation of a body of a machine includes receiving data indicating an operation of a positioning mode actuator to facilitate movement of the body from a first position, determining activation state of a multi-auto mode to actuate a first auto lower mode to operate a hoist system to lower the body automatically and a first auto raise mode to operate the hoist system to raise the body automatically. The method includes determining the first auto lower mode is selected according to the data indicating the operation of the positioning mode actuator, and causing a hoist system to actively lower the body from the first position to a second position and passively lower the body from the second position to a third position, independent of the activation state of the multi-auto mode.