3531 results about "Via fence" patented technology

A sheet finisher for executing preselected processing with a sheet introduced thereinto from an image forming apparatus and then discharging the sheet is disclosed. The sheet finisher includes a stacking device configured to temporarily stack sheets sequentially delivered thereto. Jogger fences jog each sheet within the stacking device. A stapler staples the sheet stack jogged in the stacking device. The stapler is supported by a guide shaft such it is movable along the guide shaft in a direction perpendicular to the direction of sheet conveyance and angularly movable in a direction perpendicular to the direction of guide.

A geo-fence is defined and established automatically based on a current location of an asset along with some range or distance, avoiding the need for a user to manually specify a location by drawing a perimeter, specifying a point location, or by any other means. Once established, the geo-fence can be activated so as to notify the owner of the asset and / or some other entity of movement of the asset beyond the boundary specified by the geo-fence. In one embodiment, the geo-fence can be automatically activated upon certain conditions, or can be manually activated, or any combination thereof.

A tracking system includes a global positioning system (GPS) module and a modem for mobile communications both attached to a pet (or other trackee), and a virtual fence (which includes a base station sending a signal to a certain range and a receiver attached to the pet (or other trackee) and receiving the signal sent by a base station when the receiver is within the range of the base station). A portable virtual fence system includes a signal-sending base station, and a signal-receiver worn by a to-be-fenced pet or other trackee. Advantageously, the base station is portable. The size of the virtual fence can be expanded to fit any shaped geometry using signal repeater or transceiver devices. In addition, more than one pet can be tracked using a single virtual fence and base station. Upon confirmation that a trackee has breached the fence and should be tracked, a service center can provide location information of the trackee as well directions to the trackee by voice or transmission of mapping and other imaging displays to the responsible party seeking to locate the trackee. Power management is enhanced by either turning off the power to the tracking devices (e.g., GPS or GSM or other device) after a report, or by dynamically varying the time reports are made without deactivating the tracking devices.

A self contained retail pusher is provided. The self contained retail pusher is situated on a retail structure in a typical retail environment. The self contained retail pusher may be quickly incorporated into permanent or temporary retail structures such as retail shelves having existing adjacent dividers and a front fence without having to completely disassemble the shelf, dividers, and front fence. The self contained retail pusher also optimizes retail structure space usage by allowing the user to selectively incorporate a single self contained retail pusher or a plurality thereof in a retail structure. Due to its modularity and ability to mount separately and independently from an existing shelving divider system, the self contained retail pusher may be supplied as a stand alone unit, and without a new divider system.

A system for the generation of electrical power using an improved 600-watt to 900-watt wind turbine system. The system comprises a wind driven generator utilizing an array of uni-directional carbon fiber turbine blades, an air-ducting nose cone, and a supporting tower structure. Additionally, a method of blade fabrication utilizing expanding foam, to achieve improved blade edge strength, is disclosed. The support tower utilizes a compressive coupler that permits standard fence pipe to be joined without welding or drilling.

An improved control station powered through an AC / DC converter is provided for use in conjunction with a buried boundary wire to provide a fence-free animal containment system. The control station has a transmitter unit that transmits a signal through the underground wire to determine the pet's boundary, and further includes a battery recharging docking station integrally formed therewith that receives the corresponding collar / receiver assembly worn by the animal when battery recharging of the receiver is necessary. Through the built-in docking station, the control station provides convenient collar battery recharging capability while efficiently using the same AC / DC converter unit that powers the control station transmitter unit.

Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for providing a geolocation check-in system. An exemplary apparatus is configured to collect positioning data related to a user. After collecting position data the apparatus may be configure to determine, based at least partially on the positioning data that the user has crossed a threshold of a geofence associated with a merchant's location. Based at least partially on this determination the apparatus may be configured to initiate a merchant check-in associated with the user and transmit user information to the merchant.

An animal enclosure, having a top wall panel, a bottom rack disposed opposite to the top wall panel, two opposite first side wall panels, a third side wall panel and a fourth side wall panel. Each of the first side wall panels has a top edge hinged to the top wall panels and a bottom edge hinged with the bottom rack at a first elevation. The second side wall panel disposed between and adjacent to the first side wall panels has a bottom edge hinged to the bottom rack at a second elevation. The third side wall panel is opposite to the second side wall panel and adjacent to the first side wall panels. The third side wall has a bottom edge hinged to the bottom rack at a third elevation. The first, second and third elevations are at different from each other such that the top wall panel, the first, second and fourth side wall panels can be folded stacked with each other on the bottom rack. The animal enclosure includes at least one removable door formed on one of the side wall panels allowing the user to use the enclosure as a training space.

In this disclosure, we have the following examples and teachings: A geothermal heating and or cooling system is introduced here which is deriving cooled or heated liquid via existing infrastructure of water pipe system in use for the houses and buildings, e.g. from the city water system or pipe network, or from the well water (or lake or river or sea or ocean or the like), piped or channeled to the buildings, through pipes or conduits or channels or closed enclosures. The system derives cooled liquid from existing underground infrastructure, including or for example, below-ground water pipes. The system gains a temperature advantage from the geothermal ground temperature, which remains roughly constant throughout the year in most regions. The system uses (e.g.) a storage tank to contain a working fluid and store thermal energy. In one example, multiple chambers and / or tanks are used for water heaters or coolers, with different connection and flow mechanisms. Other examples and designs are also discussed and shown here.

A picket fence section is made as a single integral plastic component. The fence section can be made in various length including a length appropriate for securement between posts spaced at eight foot centers. The picket fence section is preferrably of a high density polyethylene material and made by blow molding.

An animal enclosure, having a top wall panel, a bottom rack disposed opposite to the top wall panel, two opposite first side wall panels, a third side wall panel and a fourth side wall panel. Each of the first side wall panels has a top edge hinged to the top wall panels and a bottom edge hinged with the bottom rack at a first elevation. The second side wall panel disposed between and adjacent to the first side wall panels has a bottom edge hinged to the bottom rack at a second elevation. The third side wall panel is opposite to the second side wall panel and adjacent to the first side wall panels. The third side wall has a bottom edge hinged to the bottom rack at a third elevation. The first, second and third elevations are at different from each other such that the top wall panel, the first, second and fourth side wall panels can be folded stacked with each other on the bottom rack. The animal enclosure includes at least one removable door formed on one of the side wall panels allowing the user to use the enclosure as a training space.

An on-board vehicle diagnostic device in communication with a vehicle is provided. The device includes a housing formed from a suitable material. The housing includes a plurality of connector pins. The pins are formed to interconnect with an OBD port, such as any OBD-II port found in a vehicle. The pins are additionally formed such that they engage the OBD-II port and remain connected to the port. The OBD-II port is located in the vehicle, and is in communication with an on-board vehicle processor. Also provided within the housing are a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver. The wireless receiver may be configured to receive, from the on-board vehicle processor, vehicle diagnostic pin-readouts. The pin-readouts may include location information, such as GPS coordinates. The wireless receiver may be further configured to receive geofence coordinate information, which may correspond to a geographical area.

An electronic fence system capable of guiding animals under training to return to a predetermined restricted area is disclosed. The fence system may utilize either a plurality of loops to determine direction of travel for a receiver unit or, alternatively, a GPS system. For embodiments utilizing the GPS system, electronic fences are defined in relation to GPS location information. A lock-down mode is used to contain an animal to a very constricted area when a control command is received to initialize the lock down mode or upon a specified condition. Specified conditions include the animal approaching or entering a specified area or, alternatively, a threshold level of charge being reached for a battery that provides power for the receiver unit.

A pocket-hole drilling apparatus for drilling pocket-holes in a workpiece is disclosed. In one embodiment, an initiation switch actuates clamping the workpiece and the movement of a drilling module to cut a pocket-hole. The drilling module has a motor and a step-drill mounted thereon, which is slidably mounted on a guide module. The axis of the drilling module movement intersects work surface. In another embodiment, a movable fence provides the adjustability of pocket-hole depth. In yet another embodiment, two actuator tips are disposed in a fence to prevent the drilling of a pocket-hole through the sidewall of a workpiece. In still another embodiment, a short stroke clamping actuator is used to prevent human finger injury. In still another embodiment, a blower or an ejector pump is used to remove wood chips, wherein the blower is either attached to a drilling motor or to a separate blower motor; the ejector pump is mounted near the drill guide. In still another embodiment, two pocket-drills are slidably mounted on a block so as to drill two pocket-holes and to adjust pocket-hole spacing. In still another embodiment, a mounting structure is disposed either underneath or above the work surface to mount drilling module(s) so as to drill multiple pocket-holes into a wide workpiece at one setup. In still another embodiment, a drill guide forms a clearance for the cutting edges of the step-drill to minimize wear on the edges. In a further embodiment, an actuator provides both clamping and drilling movements, wherein the actuator is an electric motor or a hand lever.

A modular fence system. The system includes fence planks designed for insertion into open channels of upper and lower fence rails. The fence rails are supported in a horizontal orientation between intermittent fence posts, with the fence planks extending vertically between the rails. The planks include resilient protrusions, called plank-projections, at their upper ends. The plank-projections are designed to engage with channel-projections formed in the open channels of the upper fence rail and lower fence rail, to inhibit inadvertent removal of the planks from the upper rail. Alternatively, the plank-projections may be eliminated in favor of having the channel-projections simply grip the planks frictionally, or, vice versa, the channel-projections could be eliminated in favor of having the plank-projections press frictionally against the walls of the open channels in the upper rail or lower rail or both. Accordingly, the engagement between the upper rail and the planks takes some weight off the lower rail such that fewer support posts are needed, and that engagement can be provided with just the channel-projections, or just the plank-projections, or both.

A heat exchange panel for use in an active heat exchange system. The heat exchange panel includes first and second layers having seals between the layers at a common border, at fences, and at dots of a dot matrix. The dot matrix is organized into first parallel lines and second parallel lines where the first and second parallel line cross at a 90° angle. The seals at the border and the fences are rippled with smooth ripples.

A pet enclosure having a moisture and odor-resistant, plastic, rattan-like material woven onto a frame. The enclosure is foldably collapsible for compact storage and shipping, and is quickly and easily assembled with minimal or no tools. An elevated floor panel is securely but removably engaged to the framing of the enclosure. An access door pivots inwardly and outwardly, and can be latched in a closed position or an open position.

A modular fence system. The system includes fence planks designed for insertion into open channels of upper and lower fence rails. The fence rails are supported in a horizontal orientation between intermittent fence posts, with the fence planks extending vertically between the rails. The planks include resilient protrusions at their upper ends. The protrusions of the planks are designed to fit into internal passages formed in the open channels of the upper fence rail, into engagement with ledges defining the passages, to inhibit inadvertent removal of the planks from the upper rail.

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for economically filtering air into swine farms and other animal enclosures. Advantageously, the invention substantially reduces the risk to airborne transfer of disease into animal enclosures. In one embodiment, a method for providing clean air to an animal enclosure includes providing an animal enclosure having an animal containing volume for containing a plurality of animals, removing air from the internal volume via at least one exhaust fan, and filtering air being pulled into the enclosure by the at least one exhaust fan using a fully sealed filter, the fully sealed filter having a particle separation sufficiently efficient to prevent detection of live (PRRS-) virus downstream the of filter, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis of samples collected with a cyclonic aerosol collector.

An apparatus, a system and a method wirelessly secure and wirelessly monitor an article. The apparatus, the system and the method operate as an alarm system that may prevent a theft and / or a removal of the article from a defined perimeter and / or defined perimeters. The apparatus, the system and the method may have one or more alarm boxes that monitor one or more heads. One or more of the heads may be attached to and / or may be electronically connected to one or more articles, such as, for example, portable electronic equipment. The articles be provided on display in and / or may be used, manipulated and / or transported by consumers in a store environment. The alarm box may be installed in close proximity to a display stand of the article. The alarm box may charge components of the head and / or the article while the head and / or the article are located on the display stand of the article. The head may power the article while the article is not connected to a power supply of the display stand and / or a power supply of the alarm box. The alarm box and / or the store environment may have one or more fence drivers. The fence driver may create one or more zones. The head has a fence detector that may detect whether or not the head and / or the article is located in a position within the zone. The fence drivers and / or one or more of the zones may be configured to control locations at which the head and / or the article may be used without triggering an alarm event.

A transportable fodder production unit is disclosed that includes an insulated container having a front end and a rear end, a plurality of trays each having drain apertures through a bottom side thereof, a racking system for supporting each of the trays with a plurality of shelves extending from the front end of the container to the rear end of the container, an irrigation system attachable to a water source and having a water tank in fluid communication with a plurality of spray heads through a pump and a plurality of pipes, a lighting system that maintains a predetermined illumination within the container, a thermal control system that maintains the temperature inside the container within a predetermined temperature range, and a central control system for activating the other systems and maintaining electrical load balancing on a power source.

A child enclosure apparatus that includes a hub assembly, a base assembly having four base legs in an X-shaped configuration, a side structure having four side posts, an upper assembly having four pairs of upper arms with each pair connected with medial latch connectors, lower corner assemblies, each having a pair of plates that are pivotally mounted to a side post and a pair of base legs, upper corner assemblies, each having two pair of plates that are configured at a right angle to each other, and cables extending from the base assemblies, through the side posts and being connected to the upper arms and to the latch connectors. The enclosure apparatus is operated by linear movement of the hub assembly, either by a motor assembly or manually, to cause simultaneous movement of the base legs, the upper arms and the latch connectors between opened and folded positions by tensioning the cables. The lower corner assemblies are pivotally connected to the side posts and the base legs so as to prevent unintended opening of the enclosure from a folded position.

A fence assembly includes anchor brackets mountable to a first support wall. An anchor post is conjoined to the anchor brackets, has opposed top and bottom ends and is formed from rigid and non-corrosive material. Couplings are conjoined to the anchor post, are detachable therefrom and positional along a length thereof. A cylindrical housing defines a cavity therein, is provided with a slot and is formed from rigid and non-corrosive material. A screen passes through the slot, is formed from transparent material and can be adapted along at least a 180 degree arcuate path when extended. A rectilinear auxiliary post is permanently attached to a distal screen end, travels along an entire length thereof and is situated to an exterior of the housing. Latching brackets are connected to the auxiliary post and are engageable to a second support wall.

A docking station apparatus having a support tray with a support surface between opposing first and second faces and at least partially surrounded by a fence portion; a clamp with a jaw portion extended from a sled portion, the sled portion slidable relative to the support surface of the support tray between a substantially retracted position having the jaw portion substantially adjacent to the first face and a substantially expanded position having the jaw portion substantially spaced away there from; an electrical interface support with a jaw portion extended from a sled portion, the sled portion slidable relative to the support surface of the support tray between a substantially retracted position having the jaw portion substantially adjacent to the second face and a substantially expanded position having the jaw portion substantially spaced away there from; and a novel linkage mechanism mechanically linking the clamp with the electrical interface support.

An electromechanical cylinder lock includes an outer lock shell and a rotatable lock barrel located therein which is controlled by dual locking features. A side bar or fence selectively blocks and permits rotation of the barrel with respect to the shell in response to insertion of a key into a keyway in the barrel. A slider bar is movable between a blocking position in which the side bar is prevented from permitting rotation of the barrel, and an unblocking position in which the side bar permits rotation of the barrel. Alternately, a blocking mechanism is provided to block motion of tumbler pins in the cylinder lock. A shape memory alloy actuator, such as a wire made of NITINOL disposed in the barrel is activated by an electric current in response to determination by an electronic control device whether an attempt to open the lock is authorized. Thermal interlock protection from external heating of the lock is also provided.

The present invention is a fence assembly comprising fence segments and connectors. Each fence segment may be secured to another fence segment by a connector. The present invention may use in-line connectors, living hinge connectors, male / female hinged connectors, and / or end caps. The connectors may be adapted to fit into the hollow channel rails by a friction fit, press fit, adhesion, or any other suitable connecting means.

The invention belongs to the technological field of agricultural plant protecting information processing, and discloses an electric fence monitoring method for unmanned aerial vehicle plant protecting operations. An agricultural plant protecting operation plot has boundaries and to ensure the security and efficiency of a plant protection unmanned aerial vehicle in executing the operations of plant protecting, the plant protection unmanned aerial vehicle should not trespass the boundaries. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the electric fence for the unmanned aerial vehicle plant protecting operations. The method in doing so comprises the following steps: 1) generating in a dynamic manner a security boundary; 2) establishing a dual link communication system based on an unmanned aerial vehicle radio station and a 4G module; and 3) determining the boundary trespassing and the tendency of trespassing of the unmanned aerial vehicle so as to raise the detection efficiency of the boundary trespassing of the unmanned aerial vehicle. According to the invention, it is possible to make pre-warnings when there is tendency for the unmanned aerial vehicle to trespass the boundary so that the user of the unmanned aerial vehicle is able to change the flight direction instantly and that high efficiency unmanned aerial vehicle boundary trespassing can be detected. Therefore, the computational complexity is reduced greatly and the algorithmic efficiency is increased.

A low-profile ceiling fan which utilizes a fan assembly in a horizontal configuration is herein disclosed. The fan includes an enclosure that mounts to the ceiling. The fan has a low-profile design for low ceilings as commonly found in basements, attics, patio enclosures, mobile homes, recreational vehicles and similar locations. The fan enclosure includes at least one fluorescent lamp mounted alongside the fan. Accessories such as heaters, security cameras, a remote control, and the like are available. The fan includes a heating element and a blower to distribute heated air.

The invention is directed to a fence post and a modular fencing system and method that utilizes same. The fence post has an elongated body having an outer wall and at least one elongated channel defined by said outer wall. The elongated channel has opposing sides and an open front. A fastener guide is defined in the outer wall along a plane that is generally orthogonal to the opposing sides of the component channel. In a further embodiment the component channel includes a lip protruding inwardly from the opposing sides adjacent to the front portion. In a further embodiment the fencing system includes post reinforcement members and rail reinforcement members. In other embodiments a fencing system is provided which includes posts, rails, pickets, screens and spacers that interconnect with the aid of fasteners to define a fence structure.