Abrégé

A diversion point water delivery control system with a headgate assembly, first gate, and powered actuator for controlling the first gate. A headgate box surrounds the headgate assembly and has a second gate that restricts waterflow to the diversion point. Sensors measure water levels adjacent to the headgate box and determine water flow. A powered control unit connects to the powered actuator and sensors and has a computer with memory to operate the system, as well as a transceiver for sending and receiving instructions and data. In one mode of operation, the first gate may be automatically positioned and repositioned to maintain a predetermined water flow through a diversion to a channeled waterway despite water level fluctuations in a primary waterway from which water is diverted. This helps the system conserve water by preventing overdelivery and over-diversion in water delivery networks.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02B 7/20 - Barrages mobilesPortes d'écluse
• E02B 7/28 - Vannes levantes verticales avec panneaux glissants

Abrégé

A surge irrigation system with one or more valve location units configured for location at a flood irrigation valve assembly. Each valve location unit has an elongate linkage with a rod configured to rotatably open and close a flood irrigation valve assembly with a powered actuator. A control unit is connected to the powered actuator and configured to wirelessly receive instructions to operate the powered actuator. Various embodiments also implement a base station to relay information and/or instructions between valve location units and a user. A user may control the system through, for example, a mobile device interface. Embodiments of the invention may also include moisture sensors configured to provide feedback to the system. A method of using the surge irrigation system is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01G 25/16 - Commande de l'arrosage

Abrégé

A surge irrigation system with one or more valve location units configured for location at a flood irrigation valve assembly. Each valve location unit has an elongate linkage with a rod configured to rotatably open and close a flood irrigation valve assembly with a powered actuator. A control unit is connected to the powered actuator and configured to wirelessly receive instructions to operate the powered actuator. Various embodiments also implement a base station to relay information and/or instructions between valve location units and a user. A user may control the system through, for example, a mobile device interface. Embodiments of the invention may also include moisture sensors configured to provide feedback to the system. A method of using the surge irrigation system is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01G 25/16 - Commande de l'arrosage

Abrégé

The invention relates to a system and method for improved characterization and replication of pluralities of features on objects such as aircraft wings, wherein the precise specifications may vary across objects. In one disclosed method, a first 3D data set representing a plurality of object features from a first object is received. The first 3D data set is then converted into one or more 2D data sets including a normal map. A feature search and find operation is then conducted within the normal map. Finally, the resulting data is converted into a second 3D data set and applied to various automated operations such as feature removal, cleaning, replication, etc. In its various embodiments, the invention also includes a computing device for improved object feature characterization and replication speed, a computer readable medium having instructions for performing the above operations, and other apparatus.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 17/50 - Conception assistée par ordinateur
• G06K 9/36 - Prétraitement de l'image, c. à d. traitement de l'information image sans se préoccuper de l'identité de l'image
• G06T 15/00 - Rendu d'images tridimensionnelles [3D]
• G06T 17/00 - Modélisation tridimensionnelle [3D] pour infographie
• G06T 17/10 - Description de volumes, p. ex. de cylindres, de cubes ou utilisant la GSC [géométrie solide constructive]

Abrégé

This invention relates to a material feeder system and method of use. The present invention relates particularly to a particulate feeder system that includes, among other features, one or more: feeder assemblies for advancing material that incorporate a spool having a channel disposed within its outer circumference for advancing material, the spool having a plurality of circumferentially spaced contours configured so as to not form transverse barriers within the channel; motors configured to connect to the feeder assemblies; and scales for weighing advanced material. The system also includes a computer in communication with the one or more motors and scales, and capable of performing operations to advance a predetermined material weight as well as various related operations. The invention also includes a method using the above.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01G 13/02 - Moyens pour charger automatiquement des plateaux de pesée ou d'autres récipients, p. ex. récipients à jeter après usage, l'opération étant commandée par le mécanisme de pesée
• B65G 29/00 - Transporteurs rotatifs, p. ex. disques, bras, croisillons ou cônes rotatifs
• F42B 33/02 - Remplissage des cartouches, des projectiles ou des fuséesIntroduction de charges propulsives ou explosives
• G01G 13/285 - Aménagements apportés à un mécanisme de pesée pour commander le remplissage ou la vidange automatique comportant la variation d'une variable électrique qui est utilisée pour commander le remplissage ou la vidange du récipient impliquant une comparaison avec une valeur de référence

Produits et services

Apparatus and instruments for monitoring the storage and custody transfer of fossil fuel byproducts, namely, computer hardware, liquid level sensors, radio and telephone transmitters for relaying environmental conditions and volume data within a storage container, and automated valves for releasing byproducts; computer software for monitoring the storage and custody transfer of fossil fuel byproducts