Sealing arrangement for a vehicle top surface element

A vehicle construction, having a displaceable top which includes a linkage that, on each of its two sides, in relation to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the top, and can have one link arrangement, the link arrangement being pivotably mounted at a main bearing that is fixed relative to the vehicle. In a closed position of the top, a top surface element abuts against a component part that is fixed relative to the vehicle via a sealing arrangement, wherein the sealing arrangement is arranged at a sealing carrier unit, which can be pivoted with respect to the component part that is fixed relative to the vehicle and with respect to the top surface element.

Reconfigurable dashboard assembly for military vehicles

A modular dashboard assembly for a vehicle, such as a tactical vehicle, is described. In some cases, the dashboard assembly includes a smart back plane and removably attachable front modules. The back plane may facilitate communications between components within the front modules and systems with the vehicle, or between components.

Battery charger for portable devices and related methods

A battery charger may include a charger connector to be coupled to a corresponding device connector of a portable device including a rechargeable battery. The battery charger may also include a charging circuit connected to the charger connector, and a controller connected to the charger connector and the charging circuit. The controller may be for causing a portable device connected to the charger connector to identify its corresponding portable device type and its corresponding rechargeable battery type from among a plurality of different portable device types and different battery types, and for causing the charging circuit to charge the rechargeable battery based thereon.

PORTABLE SMART CARD READER HAVING SECURE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY

A reader device includes a housing for receiving a smart card, a processor in electronic communication with an integrated circuit chip of the smart card when the smart card is received in the housing, a wireless communications device in electronic communication with the processor for enabling the reader device to transmit first encrypted information wirelessly and to receive second encrypted information wirelessly, and a memory in electronic communication with the processor that includes one or more routines executable by the processor. The one or more routines include a cryptographic module adapted to encrypt first information to create the first encrypted information and decrypt the second encrypted information to obtain second information. In addition, a communication system that includes the reader device and a computing device, wherein the reader device and computing device are able to wirelessly exchange information in a secure manner. 1. A portable device for receiving a smart card having an integrated circuit chip and a front face having identifying information provided thereon , the portable device comprising: the channel being defined by a flange portion and a lower portion,', 'the channel being arranged in a manner wherein, when the smart card is received in the channel, the lower portion covers the integrated circuit chip and a portion of the identifying information is visible,', 'the housing further comprising an attachment mechanism for enabling the portable device to be worn;, 'a housing having a channel arranged to receive the smart card,'}a processor in electronic communication with the integrated circuit chip when the smart card is received in the channel; anda transceiver in electronic communication with the processor that wirelessly transmits information.2. The portable device of wherein the lower portion includes a contact adapted to make electrical contact with the smart card.3. The portable device of wherein the processor generates encrypted ...

Window arrangement of a motor vehicle and motor vehicle comprising such a window arrangement

A window arrangement of a motor vehicle is provided having a window pane unit, which can be linked to a vehicle bodywork via a first and second hinge arrangement, the two hinge arrangements defining a common pivot axis of the window pane unit and each comprising two hinge parts, which are connected to each other in an articulated manner, and which can be separated from each other without the use of tools, the two hinge parts of the first hinge arrangement, in a single defined pivoted position being movable with respect to each other and being separable from each other in the radial direction in relation to the pivot axis and the two hinge parts of the second hinge arrangement, in relation to the pivot axis, only being separable from each other in the axial direction when the two hinge parts of the first hinge arrangement have been detached.

APPARATUS FOR ULTRA HIGH VACUUM THERMAL EXPANSION COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING SAME

An x-ray tube includes a frame forming a first portion of a vacuum enclosure, a rotating subsystem shaft positioned within the vacuum enclosure and having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the rotating subsystem shaft is attached to a first portion of the frame, a target positioned within the vacuum enclosure and attached to the rotating subsystem shaft between the first end and the second end, the target positioned to receive electrons from an electron source positioned within the vacuum enclosure, and a thermal compensator mechanically coupled to the second end of the rotating subsystem shaft and to a second portion of the frame, the thermal compensator forming a second portion of the vacuum enclosure. 1. An x-ray tube comprising:a frame forming a first portion of a vacuum enclosure;a rotating subsystem shaft positioned within the vacuum enclosure and having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the rotating subsystem shaft is attached to a first portion of the frame;a target positioned within the vacuum enclosure and attached to the rotating subsystem shaft between the first end and the second end, the target positioned to receive electrons from an electron source positioned within the vacuum enclosure; anda thermal compensator mechanically coupled to the second end of the rotating subsystem shaft and to a second portion of the frame, the thermal compensator forming a second portion of the vacuum enclosure.2. The x-ray tube of wherein the second portion of the frame is a rotor can.3. The x-ray tube of comprising:a first compensator fitting attached to the second end of the rotating subsystem shaft and to a first end of the thermal compensator; anda second compensator fitting attached to the rotor can and to a second end of the thermal compensator.4. The x-ray tube of wherein the first and second compensator fittings are configured to slideably engage with respect to one another along an axis of the x-ray tube that is ...

Novel Formulations of a Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor

Described herein is the Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk) inhibitor 1-((R)-3-(4-amino-3-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-1-yl)piperidin-1-yl)prop-2-en-1-one, including novel pharmaceutical formulations thereof. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the Btk inhibitor, as well as methods of using the Btk inhibitor, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. 2. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the solid dispersed ibrutinib is a spray-dried ibrutinib composition.3. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 2 , wherein the spray-dried ibrutinib composition comprises ibrutinib dispersed into one or more solubility enhancers.4. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 3 , wherein the solubility enhancer is a polymer matrix; and the polymer matrix comprises one or more polymers.5. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 4 , wherein the spray-dried ibrutinib composition comprises 1-90% w/w ibrutinib dispersed into the polymer matrix.6. The pharmaceutical composition claim 4 , wherein the polymer in the polymer matrix is a linear polymer claim 4 , a cross-linked polymer claim 4 , a co-polymer claim 4 , a graft polymer; or any combination thereof7. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 4 , wherein the polymer has a molecular weight in a range of about 2 claim 4 ,000 to about 500 claim 4 ,000 daltons claim 4 , about 100 claim 4 ,000 to about 200 claim 4 ,000 daltons claim 4 , about 200 claim 4 ,000 to about 300 claim 4 ,000 daltons claim 4 , or about 400 claim 4 ,000 to about 500 claim 4 ,000 daltons.8. A solid dispersion formulation comprising a solid dispersion pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1 , and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.9. The solid dispersion formulation of claim 8 , wherein the solid dispersion formulation is in a form of ...

NOVEL FORMULATIONS OF A BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITOR

Described herein is the Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk) inhibitor 1-((R)-3-(4-amino-3-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-1-yl)piperidin-1-yl)prop-2-en-1-one, including novel pharmaceutical formulations thereof. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the Btk inhibitor, as well as methods of using the Btk inhibitor, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. 2. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the solid dispersed ibrutinib is a spray-dried ibrutinib composition.3. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 2 , wherein the spray-dried ibrutinib composition comprises ibrutinib dispersed into one or more solubility enhancers.4. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 3 , wherein the solubility enhancer is a polymer matrix; and the polymer matrix comprises one or more polymers.5. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 4 , wherein the spray-dried ibrutinib composition comprises 1-90% w/w ibrutinib dispersed into the polymer matrix.6. The pharmaceutical composition claim 4 , wherein the polymer in the polymer matrix is a linear polymer claim 4 , a cross-linked polymer claim 4 , a co-polymer claim 4 , a graft polymer; or any combination thereof.7. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 4 , wherein the polymer has a molecular weight in a range of about 2 claim 4 ,000 to about 500 claim 4 ,000 daltons claim 4 , about 100 claim 4 ,000 to about 200 claim 4 ,000 daltons claim 4 , about 200 claim 4 ,000 to about 300 claim 4 ,000 daltons claim 4 , or about 400 claim 4 ,000 to about 500 claim 4 ,000 daltons.8. A solid dispersion formulation comprising a solid dispersion pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1 , and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.9. The solid dispersion formulation of claim 8 , wherein the solid dispersion formulation is in a form of ...

WIRING HARNESS ASSEMBLY HAVING 3-DIMENSIONAL SLEEVE GUIDE, AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

An electrical wiring harness assembly includes a wiring harness formed by bundled electrical lines, and including breakouts diverging from a main trunk. A sleeve guide encloses a compound junction formed by the main trunk and the breakouts and includes a plurality of breakout guide tubes receiving the plurality of breakouts and fixing outgoing trajectories of the plurality of breakouts from the main trunk in a 3-dimensional pattern where the outgoing trajectories all differ, relative to the center axis of the sleeve guide, in at least one of a longitudinal, a circumferential, or an angular aspect. 1. An electrical wiring harness assembly comprising:a wiring harness including a main trunk formed by bundled electrical lines and having an undivided trunk section, a divided trunk section, and a plurality of breakouts each including at least one of the electrical lines and diverging from the main trunk at locations between the undivided trunk section and the divided trunk section to form, together with the main trunk, a compound junction;the main trunk extending from an originating end through the compound junction, and the plurality of breakouts extending to a plurality of terminating ends, and the wiring harness further including at least one electrical connector connected to the originating end and a plurality of electrical connectors connected to the plurality of terminating ends; anda one-piece sleeve guide enclosing the compound junction and defining a center axis, the one-piece sleeve guide including an incoming guide tube receiving the undivided trunk section, an outgoing guide tube coaxially arranged with the incoming guide tube and receiving the divided trunk section, and a plurality of breakout guide tubes;the plurality of breakout guide tubes each receiving one of the plurality of breakouts and fixing outgoing trajectories of the plurality of breakouts from the main trunk in a 3-dimensional pattern where the outgoing trajectories all differ, relative to the ...

Plasma aviation antenna

An aircraft communications system may include a RF-transparent enclosure, a plasma antenna element and a controller. The RF-transparent enclosure may be disposed substantially conformal with a portion of the aircraft. The plasma antenna element may be housed within the RF-transparent enclosure. The controller may be operably coupled to the plasma antenna element to provide control of operation of the plasma antenna element. The plasma antenna element may include one or more RF-conductive plasma devices that are selectively ionized to a plasma state under control of the controller.

Vehicle Roof Base Frame

A vehicle roof base frame is provided, which can be placed on top of an edge area of a vehicle roof structure delimiting a roof opening, having two longitudinal legs and a transverse leg connecting the two longitudinal legs to each other, the legs being realized as separate parts. A seal is arranged between each of the longitudinal legs and the transverse leg when in an assembly position in which the legs are firmly connected to each other.

Reconfigurable dashboard assembly for military vehicles

A modular dashboard assembly for a vehicle, such as a tactical vehicle, is described. In some cases, the dashboard assembly includes a smart back plane and removably attachable front modules. The back plane may facilitate communications between components within the front modules and systems with the vehicle, or between components.

Methods and Apparatus for Integrated Forward Display of Rear-View Image and Navigation Information to Provide Enhanced Situational Awareness

A situational awareness system is disclosed herein for providing heads-up display to a user on a moving vehicle. The display is focused at an ocular infinity in order to prevent accommodation lag in the user's comprehension. A super wide-angle (e.g., 170 degree to 210 degree) rear-view camera provides rearward looking video imagery to the user, which may be digitally processed and enhanced. Additional information is optionally provided in the display, including maps, turn by turn directions, and visual indicators guiding the user for forward travel. Additional information is optionally provided by audio. One embodiment comprises a full-face motorcycle helmet with a see-through micro-display that projects a virtual image in-line with the helmet-wearer's field of view. A second embodiment comprises a unit that projects a virtual image on a windshield in the operator's field of view. 1. A method of displaying information to a user facing a forward direction , the method comprising:capturing image data from a rear-pointing camera, the image data associated with a rear-view direction, wherein the rear-view direction is approximately opposite the forward direction;generating, using one or more processors, a video signal based on the image data associated with the rear-view direction;communicating, using the one or more processors, the video signal to a display device contained in a helmet; anddisplaying, on the display device, the video signal such that the user can view the video signal while facing the forward direction.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:accessing navigation information from a navigation system; anddisplaying at least a portion of the navigation information on the display device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the navigation information includes turn-by-turn directions for forward travel.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the turn-by-turn directions include an iconic turn indicator and associated words describing an upcoming turn.5. The ...

Method and Apparatus for Controlling Display of Mobile Communication Device

A method and computing device are provided for improving readability of a graphical user interface as provided on the display of a computing device. 1. A method of generating a graphical user interface on a display of a battery powered mobile communication computing device , the method comprising:providing for the display a first display mode and a second display mode, the first display mode operably using a plurality of color combinations and the second display mode operably using only yellow and black;identifying at least a portion of the graphical user interface to display in the second display mode; andactivating the second display mode to display that identified portion of the graphical user interface in the second display mode.2. The method of wherein the device is configured to default to displaying the graphical user interface using the first display mode claim 1 , the method comprising activating the second display mode in response to an external stimulus.3. The method of wherein the external stimulus is provided through a user interface of the device.4. The method of wherein the user interface is the graphical user interface.5. The method of wherein the external stimulus is a change in ambient light conditions sensed by the device.6. The method of wherein the graphical user interface comprises graphical elements displayed on a background and the second display mode displays either the graphical elements in yellow on a black background or displays the graphical elements in black on a yellow background.7. The method of wherein the identified at least a portion of the graphical user interface occupies the entire area of the display of the device such that the second display mode claim 1 , when activated claim 1 , is used for the entire display.8. The method of wherein the device is configured to use the first display mode and the second display mode simultaneously.9. The method of wherein the identified at least a portion of the graphical user interface ...

SAUNA APPARATUS

This invention relates to a sauna with reduced dimensions such that the size, assembly time, material costs, and operating costs (e.g., power, heat, etc.) are reduced while still offering the end-user an enjoyable sauna experience. More particularly, various embodiments of the present invention relate to a sauna having a bottom surface, a top surface parallel to the bottom surface, and a front surface connecting the bottom surface to the top surface, wherein the front surface and bottom surface typically form an angle less than about 90°. 1. A sauna , comprising:a bottom surface;an optional bottom heel surface connected to the bottom surface and extending upwardly therefrom;a top surface parallel to the bottom surface;an optional top heel surface connected to the top surface and extending downwardly therefrom;a front surface connecting the bottom surface and/or optional bottom heel surface to the top surface and/or optional top heel surface, wherein the front surface and bottom surface form an angle less than 90°;a plurality of additional surfaces in contact with at least one of the bottom surface, optional bottom heel surface, top surface, optional top heel surface, and front surface such that the surfaces form an interior volume defined by the surfaces; andone or more heating components;wherein the interior volume comprises a seat comprising a horizontal surface and at least one of the front surface and plurality of additional surfaces comprises a door.2. The sauna of claim 1 , wherein the front surface comprises a door.3. The sauna of claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface is defined by a bottom length and a bottom width and the top surface is defined by a top length and a top width claim 1 , and the ratio of the bottom length to the top length is from about 5:1 to about 1:1 claim 1 , from about 4:1 to about 1:1 claim 1 , from about 3:1 to about 1:1 claim 1 , from about 2:1 to about 1:1 claim 1 , from about 1.9:1 to about 1:1 claim 1 , from about 1.8:1 to about 1:1 ...

GENERATING INDUCED NEURAL PROGENITOR CELLS FROM BLOOD

The present disclosure provides a method of generating induced neural progenitor cells from CD34+/CD45+ blood cells using a POU domain containing gene or protein and inhibitors of Smad and GSK-3β, without traversing the pluripotent state. Also provided are uses and assays of the cells produced by the methods of the disclosure. 1. A method of generating induced neural progenitor cells from CD34/CD45 blood cells comprising:{'sup': +', '+, 'a) providing CD34/CD45 blood cells that ectopically express, overexpress or are treated with a POU domain containing gene or protein and culturing said cells in media to allow expression of the POU domain containing gene or protein; and'}b) culturing the cells produced in (a) in basal neural progenitor media supplemented with inhibitors of Smad and GSK-3β to produce induced neural progenitor cells;wherein induced neural progenitor cells are generated without traversing the pluripotent state.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cells in (a) are cultured in hematopoietic stem cell culture media claim 1 , optionally for 2-4 days claim 1 , followed by reprogramming media claim 1 , optionally for 4-7 days.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises maintaining or expanding the cells produced in (b) in neural induction media.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein CD34/CD45 blood cells that ectopically express a POU domain containing gene or protein in (a) are produced by lentiviral transduction or are produced by providing an exogenous POU domain containing gene or protein.5. (canceled)6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the POU domain containing gene or protein is an Oct gene or protein claim 1 , wherein the Oct gene or protein is Oct-4 claim 1 , -2 claim 1 , -1 or -11.7. (canceled)8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the Oct gene or protein is Oct-4.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the CD34/CD45 blood cells are derived from peripheral blood or umbilical cord blood.10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. The method of claim 2 , ...

Vehicle roof having a roof opening system

A vehicle roof is provided having a roof opening limited by a fixed roof portion which is immobile relative to a vehicle body, and a roof opening system having a lid element which can be selectively displaced between a closed position, in which the roof opening is closed, and an open position, in which the roof opening is open, wherein the lid element comprises at least one rigid panel which is disposed on a support arrangement which is mounted via a multi-bar linkage on either side of a vertical longitudinal center plane of the roof, wherein an actuation handle is connected to the bilaterally disposed multi-bar linkages, allowing the lid element to be displaced between the closed position and the open position by manual actuation of the multi-bar linkage.

FIBER LASER PACKAGING

A packaged fiber laser may include a wound fiber laser spiral including a metal ribbon having ends, surfaces, and edges; a fiber laser on a first one of the surfaces of the metal ribbon; and a metal sheet coupled to a first one of the edges of the metal ribbon or a second one of the surfaces of the metal ribbon. Packaging for a fiber laser may include a cooling plate coupled to a second one of the edges of the metal ribbon or the second surface of the metal ribbon, the cooling plate including: a casing including a cover, a bottom, and an outer sidewall; flow channels formed inside the casing, the flow channels defined by inner sidewalls of the cooling plate, wherein the cover is coupled to a top of the inner sidewalls to enclose the flow channel; and an inlet to deliver coolant to the flow channels. 1. An apparatus , comprising: a metal ribbon having ends, surfaces, and edges;', 'a fiber laser on a first one of the surfaces of the metal ribbon; and', 'a metal sheet coupled to a first one of the edges of the metal ribbon or a second one of the surfaces of the metal ribbon; and, 'a wound fiber laser spiral, including a cover to enclose flow channels formed inside the cooling plate, wherein the cover is coupled to a top of sidewalls of the flow channels; and', 'an inlet to deliver coolant to the flow channels., 'a cooling plate coupled to a second one of the edges of the metal ribbon or the second surface of the metal ribbon, the cooling plate including2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a potting compound between the fiber laser and the first surface of the metal ribbon.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the metal sheet has a same thermal conductivity as the metal ribbon.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the surfaces of the metal ribbon are planar.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the surfaces of the metal ribbon are curved.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first surface of the metal ribbon defines an enclosure for the fiber laser.7. ...

Plasma aviation antenna

An aircraft communications system may include a RF-transparent enclosure, a plasma antenna element and a controller. The RF-transparent enclosure may be disposed substantially conformal with a portion of the aircraft. The plasma antenna element may be housed within the RF-transparent enclosure. The controller may be operably coupled to the plasma antenna element to provide control of operation of the plasma antenna element. The plasma antenna element may include one or more RF-conductive plasma devices that are selectively ionized to a plasma state under control of the controller.

ENCLOSURES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

A hermetic seal for electrochemical cells. The seal is formed between first and second electronically conductive barrier members. The seal is formed by a cold weld between the first and second barrier members. At least one of the first barrier member and the second barrier member are configured to function as current collectors. 2. The electrochemical energy storage cell of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first electronically conductive barrier member and the second electronically conductive barrier member is configured to function as a current collector.3. The electrochemical energy storage cell of claim 1 , wherein the cold weld seal is formed from a metal.4. The electrochemical energy storage cell of claim 3 , wherein the metal has a melting temperature in a range of 30° C. to 300° C.5. The electrochemical energy storage cell of claim 3 , wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of Indium claim 3 , Gallium claim 3 , Lead claim 3 , Tin claim 3 , Silver claim 3 , and Lithium.6. The electrochemical energy storage cell of claim 1 , wherein the cold weld seal has a width between 0.050 mm and 1 mm.7. The electrochemical energy storage cell of claim 1 , wherein the cold weld seal has a width between 0.075 mm and 0.5 mm.8. The electrochemical energy storage cell of claim 1 , wherein the cold weld seal has a width between 0.1 mm and 0.25 mm.9. The electrochemical energy storage cell of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic insulating film comprises at least one of a metal oxide claim 1 , a fluoride claim 1 , a phosphate or a nitride.10. The electrochemical energy storage cell of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic insulating film is an oxide.11. The electrochemical energy storage cell of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic insulating film has a thickness between 100 nm and 8 claim 1 ,000 nm.12. The electrochemical energy storage cell of claim 1 , wherein the cold weld seal encompasses between 75% and 100% of an outer seal of the electrochemical cell.13. The ...

AEROSPACE COMMERCE EXCHANGE

An aerospace commerce exchange system may include a network, a plurality of clients operably coupled to the network, and an aerospace commerce exchange platform operably coupled to the network to provide exchange services to the clients. At least one of the clients may be operably coupled to the aerospace commerce exchange platform via an air-to-ground wireless communication link or satellite link (or other links with which an aircraft may be associated) to provide or receive data associated with at least one of the exchange services. 1. An aerospace commerce exchange system comprising:a network;a plurality of clients operably coupled to the network; andan aerospace commerce exchange platform operably coupled to the network to provide exchange services to the clients,wherein at least one of the clients is operably coupled to the aerospace commerce exchange platform via an air-to-ground wireless communication link or a satellite link to provide or receive data associated with at least one of the exchange services.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the clients comprises an aircraft claim 1 , wherein the aircraft provides data from components or sensors of the aircraft to the aerospace commerce exchange platform claim 1 , and wherein the at least one of the exchange services comprises providing an electronic aircraft record.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the electronic aircraft record comprises an aircraft maintenance record portion claim 2 , an aircraft logbook portion or an environmental data recording portion.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein one or more of the aircraft maintenance record portion claim 3 , the aircraft logbook portion and the environmental data recording portion include asset data provided in real-time from the components or sensors of the aircraft.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the electronic aircraft record comprises a database or ledger maintained using blockchain techniques.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Plasma aviation antenna

An aircraft communications system may include a RF-transparent enclosure, a plasma antenna element and a controller. The RF-transparent enclosure may be disposed substantially conformal with a portion of the aircraft. The plasma antenna element may be housed within the RF-transparent enclosure. The controller may be operably coupled to the plasma antenna element to provide control of operation of the plasma antenna element. The plasma antenna element may include one or more RF-conductive plasma devices that are selectively ionized to a plasma state under control of the controller.

RECONFIGURABLE DASHBOARD ASSEMBLY FOR MILITARY VEHICLES

A modular dashboard assembly for a vehicle, such as a tactical vehicle, is described. In some cases, the dashboard assembly includes a smart back plane and removably attachable front modules. The back plane may facilitate communications between components within the front modules and systems with the vehicle, or between components. 126.-. (canceled)27. A modular dashboard system for use in a tactical vehicle containing a control network and being configured for use in a selected mission , the vehicle having a mission component for use in connection with the selected mission , the vehicle having a dashboard assembly with a back plane having a communications link that communicates with a control network within the vehicle and is coupled to the mission component , the system comprising: a first dashboard module removably attachable to a first receiving portion of the back plane and connectable to the communications link , and a second dashboard module removably attachable to a second receiving portion of the back place spaced apart from the first dashboard module , wherein the first dashboard module includes two or more dashboard components associated with components within the control network of the vehicle , wherein the first dashboard module includes a first dashboard component that communicates with the components within the control network of the vehicle via the communications link , and the first dashboard component operatively couples to the mission component of the vehicle via the back plane.28. The modular dashboard system of wherein at least one of the two or more dashboard components displays information via data received from the communications link.29. The modular dashboard system of wherein the second dashboard module has at least one dashboard component associated with a functionality related to the selected mission.30. The modular dashboard system of wherein at east one of the first and second dashboard modules includes a display component.31. The ...

CONSOLIDATION OF CALENDAR APPOINTMENTS

Techniques for processing calendar availability and consolidating appointments are described herein. In some implementations, the techniques may monitor scheduling interactions of a merchant with a calendar to schedule a merchant as unavailable in the calendar at a particular time and/or to reschedule the merchant as available at a time that is designated as unavailable. Additionally, or alternatively, the techniques may consolidate a merchant's schedule by rescheduling appointments when particular criteria are satisfied. Further, the techniques may include other features to manage a calendar and/or enhance a merchant's experience in scheduling appointments. 1. A method comprising:monitoring, by one or more computing devices, a calendar that is associated with a merchant, the calendar enabling customers to schedule appointments with the merchant;based at least in part on the monitoring, determining that a first appointment scheduled in the calendar on a first day has been canceled;determining, by the one or more computing devices, that a second appointment is scheduled in the calendar on the first day and that a third appointment is scheduled in the calendar on a second day, the first day and the second day being within a predetermined window of time;determining that that less than a threshold number of appointments are scheduled for the second day;determining, by the one or more computing devices, at least one of: (i) that a location of the third appointment is within a predetermined proximity to a location of the second appointment, (ii) that a threshold number of employees of the merchant are scheduled to work on the first day, (iii) that the merchant is scheduled to be open for business on the first day, or (iv) that a location of the third appointment is within a geographical region has been visited by the merchant, more than a threshold number of times, on a same day as the first day;sending, by the one or more computing devices, a first notification to a ...

Consolidation of calendar appointments

Techniques for processing calendar availability and consolidating appointments are described herein. In some implementations, the techniques may monitor scheduling interactions of a merchant with a calendar to schedule a merchant as unavailable in the calendar at a particular time and/or to reschedule the merchant as available at a time that is designated as unavailable. Additionally, or alternatively, the techniques may consolidate a merchant's schedule by rescheduling appointments when particular criteria are satisfied. Further, the techniques may include other features to manage a calendar and/or enhance a merchant's experience in scheduling appointments.

GAME PROGRESSION USING RETRIEVED PARTIAL USER DATA

A system that contains multiple game servers that have a non-user specific unused state, and a user-specific game state. When the game server is providing a game service on the other hand, the game server first obtains the user data for the user and game that is to be initiated. Accordingly, the game servers may be thought of as a bank of game servers, any one of which being potentially utilizable for incoming game requests. Once the game session is completed, the user data for the gamer may be deleted, and the game server goes back into the pool of available generic game servers. The user data is downloaded from a user data store, and may be quite limited to perhaps just that portion of the user data that relates to the game to be played. 120-. (canceled)21. A computer-implemented method performed by one or more processors when executing computer-executable instructions , wherein the computer-implemented method provides for more efficient remote storage and retrieval of user data required for initiating an online gaming session , the computer-implemented method comprising:storing at a remote data store user data which comprises a plurality of user specific data stores each identified by general user data not specific to any game, and game specific user data that is specific to a plurality of games;a particular gamer initiating at a client computing system a request to initiate a gaming service session;receiving at a connection server the request to initiate the gaming service session;the connection server assigning from a pool of game servers that are in an unused state that is non-gamer specific, an available gaming server to provide the gaming service for the particular gamer;the assigned game server initiating a change in state to a used state that is specific to the particular gamer; identifying the particular gamer that initiated the request;', 'identifying a game to be played by the particular gamer during the requested gaming service session;', 'retrieving ...

Fiber laser having variably wound optical fiber

Some embodiments may include a fiber laser, comprising: a variably wound optical fiber, wherein the variably wound optical fiber includes: a first length arranged in a plurality of first loops with a first separation distance between successive ones of the first loops; and a second length arranged in a plurality of second loops with a second separation distance between successive ones of the second loops; wherein the first separation distance between successive ones of the first loops is greater than the second separation distance between successive ones of the second loops; and packaging to remove heat generated by the optical fiber of the fiber laser during operation of the fiber laser, wherein the variably wound optical fiber is fixably mounted to a surface of a heat conductor of the packaging.

Apparatus, Method, and System for Counting Packaged, Consumable, Medical Items Such as Surgical Suture Cartridges

The present invention is directed to a method, system, and apparatus for tracking the use, waste, and/or other characteristics of consumable medical items (e.g., surgical sutures) that are used during surgery. In one version of the invention, a sterile, disposable apparatus, denominated as a “landing pad,” is used to receive and position relative to one another: (1) an electronic device capable of taking digital images; and (2) the item being imaged (such as a sterile suture cartridge). The landing pad positions the electronic device and consumable medical item for digital imaging of the medical item. The resulting digital image is processed to identify a database record matching the imaged medical item. The identified record is then used to provide information about the imaged medical item (e.g., the count of individual surgical sutures contained in an imaged sterile suture cartridge). The information can be used for a variety of purposes, including, for example, an accurate accounting of all surgical sutures passed into the sterile field of an operating room for a scheduled surgery. 1. A landing pad comprising:a base configured to receive and position a sterile suture cartridge;a bracket configured to receive and position an electronic device that includes a camera and a touch screen, the bracket including an opening configured to align with the electronic device's camera so that the camera has a clear line of sight to the sterile suture cartridge;a support having opposing ends, wherein one end of the support is attached to the base, and wherein the other end of the support is attached to the bracket;wherein the combination of the base, bracket, and support position the electronic device and sterile suture cartridge in a spaced-apart relationship for digital imaging of the sterile suture cartridge by the electronic device.2. The landing pad of wherein the bracket comprises an upper portion and a lower portion.3. The landing pad of wherein the upper portion and ...

NOVEL FORMULATIONS OF A BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITOR

Described herein is the Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk) inhibitor 1-((R)-3-(4-amino-3-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-1-yl)piperidin-1-yl)prop-2-en-1-one, including novel pharmaceutical formulations thereof. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the Btk inhibitor, as well as methods of using the Btk inhibitor, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. 2. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the solid dispersed ibrutinib is a spray-dried ibrutinib composition.3. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 2 , wherein the spray-dried ibrutinib composition comprises ibrutinib dispersed into one or more solubility enhancers.4. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 3 , wherein the solubility enhancer is a polymer matrix; and the polymer matrix comprises one or more polymers.5. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 4 , wherein the spray-dried ibrutinib composition comprises 1-90% w/w ibrutinib dispersed into the polymer matrix.6. The pharmaceutical composition claim 4 , wherein the polymer in the polymer matrix is a linear polymer claim 4 , a cross-linked polymer claim 4 , a co-polymer claim 4 , a graft polymer; or any combination thereof.7. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 4 , wherein the polymer has a molecular weight in a range of about 2 claim 4 ,000 to about 500 claim 4 ,000 daltons claim 4 , about 100 claim 4 ,000 to about 200 claim 4 ,000 daltons claim 4 , about 200 claim 4 ,000 to about 300 claim 4 ,000 daltons claim 4 , or about 400 claim 4 ,000 to about 500 claim 4 ,000 daltons.8. A solid dispersion formulation comprising a solid dispersion pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1 , and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.9. The solid dispersion formulation of claim 8 , wherein the solid dispersion formulation is in a form of ...

Submersible remote operated vehicle tool interchange

A tool interchange for a submersible remote operated vehicle (ROV) arm includes a first interchange body that affixes to an ROV arm. A second interchange body is carried by the first interchange body to rotate on a rotation axis. The second interchange body includes a tool mount actuable between gripping an ROV tool to the second interchange body and releasing the ROV tool from the second interchange body. An inductive power coupling part is provided in the tool mount. The inductive power coupling part is presented outwardly in the tool mount opposite the first interchange body, resides on the rotation axis and is fixed with respect to the first interchange body while the second interchange body rotates. The inductive power coupling part is adapted to inductively communicate power with a corresponding inductor power coupling part of the ROV tool when the ROV tool is docked in the tool mount.

SYSTEM FOR REGENERATING SODIUM HYDROXIDE AND SULFURIC ACID FROM WASTE WATER STREAM CONTAINING SODIUM AND SULFATE IONS

A waste water treatment system including an electrolysis treatment system and three membrane concentration systems. The electrolysis treatment system includes a first chamber that receives waste water and produces treated waste water, a second chamber that receives first recycled water and produces dilute acid discharge, and a third chamber that receives second recycled water and produces dilute caustic discharge. An anion exchange membrane separates the first chamber from the second chamber. A cation exchange membrane separates the first chamber from the third chamber. The membrane concentration system receives the treated waste water and produces a concentrated aqueous sodium sulfate product and a pure water product. A first thermal concentration system receives the dilute acid discharge and produces first recycled water and a concentrated acid product. The second thermal concentration system receives the dilute caustic discharge and produces second recycled water and a concentrated aqueous sodium sulfate product. 1. A waste water treatment system comprising: a first chamber having an inlet to receive waste water and an outlet to produce treated waste water;', 'a second chamber having an inlet to receive first recycled water and an outlet to produce dilute acid discharge;', 'an anode contained in the second chamber;', 'a third chamber having an inlet to receive second recycled water and an outlet to produce dilute caustic discharge;', 'a cathode contained in the third chamber;', 'an anion exchange membrane (AEM) separating the first chamber from the second chamber; and', 'a cation exchange membrane (CEM) separating the first chamber from the third chamber;, 'an electrolysis treatment system havinga membrane concentration system having an inlet coupled to the outlet of the first chamber, a first outlet coupled to the inlet of the first chamber to produce a concentrated aqueous sodium sulfate product, and a second outlet to produce pure water product;a first thermal ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND REPORTING SURREPTITIOUS USAGE

A system and method for determining access and use of sensor and communication peripheral subsystems on a wireless device using resource consumption for the purpose of notifying and securing user privacy. 1. A mobile device operable to communicate with at least one of a wired network and wireless network , the mobile device comprising:a processor;at least one transceiver coupled to the processor;at least one sensor coupled to the processor; and execute an operational procedure analysis of resource consumption of at least one application on the mobile device that accesses peripheral subsystems of the mobile device; and', 'log the resource consumption., 'memory coupled to the processor, the memory including instructions that upon execution cause the processor to2. The device as in claim 1 , wherein the peripheral subsystem includes the at least one sensor.3. The device as in claim 1 , wherein the peripheral subsystem includes a transceiver.4. The device as in claim 1 , wherein the resource consumption is power consumption.5. The device as in claim 1 , wherein the resource consumption is CPU usage.6. The device as in claim 1 , wherein the resource consumption is internal cache use and updating.7. A method comprising:monitoring resource consumption of an application running on a plurality of devices connected to a central database;collecting information about the resource consumption of the application running on each of the plurality of devices over a period of time to build a historic behavior profile for the application;comparing, for any one device of the plurality of devices, the application's resource consumption to the historical behavior profile; anddetermining if the application, running on the one device of the plurality of devices, is behaving consistently with the application's historic profile.8. The method of further comprising deactivating the application if the application's behavior is not consistent.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the resource ...

Distributed Wireless Gateway

A distributed wireless gateway comprises several switches. Each switch is coupled to a respective set of wireless access points. When a given switch receives a packet from one of its wireless access points, it creates a mapping between that access point and the host that sent the packet to the access point. The given switch advertises to other switches in the distributed wireless gateway reachability information that maps that host to the switch, enabling the other switches to identify the given switch as the next hop when they receive a packet destined for that host.

new formulations of a bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor

Reconfigurable dashboard assembly for military vehicles

A modular dashboard assembly for a vehicle, such as a tactical vehicle, is described. In some cases, the dashboard assembly includes a smart back plane and removably attachable front modules. The back plane may facilitate communications between components within the front modules and systems with the vehicle, or between components.

Self sustaining vegetated roof for harvesting and recycling rain water

Broadly, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a self sustaining green vegetated roof for harvesting and recycling rain water, including a re-created wetland disposed to harvest rain water, the re-created wetland supported on top of a combination of pervious and impervious layers of materials configured on a top surface of a roof of a building; a water filtration system disposed to mimic a natural wetland ecosystem; and a storage system disposed to collect water from the filtration system to be made available for use.

Generating induced neural progenitor cells from blood

The present disclosure provides a method of generating induced neural progenitor cells from CD34+/CD45+ blood cells using a POU domain containing gene or protein and inhibitors of Smad and GSK-3ß, without traversing the pluripotent state. Also provided are uses and assays of the cells produced by the methods of the disclosure.

Sauna apparatus

Fiber laser having variably wound optical fiber

Methods and apparatus for simultaneously charging multiple rechargeable batteries

A charger (2) has two or more separate charging ports (8, 10) to which two or more rechargeable batteries (5, 6) can be coupled, respectively. Current from a single current source (28) is allocated to the two or more separate charging ports (8, 10) so that the two or more rechargeable batteries (5, 6) will be fully charged at substantially the same time

Battery charger for portable devices and related methods

A battery charger may include a charger connector to be coupled to a corresponding device connector of a portable device including a rechargeable battery. The battery charger may also include a charging circuit connected to the charger connector, and a controller connected to the charger connector and the charging circuit. The controller may be for causing a portable device connected to the charger connector to identify its corresponding portable device type and its corresponding rechargeable battery type from among a plurality of different portable device types and different battery types, and for causing the charging circuit to charge the rechargeable battery based thereon.

Thin buried oxides by low-dose oxygen implantation into modified silicon

A method of fabricating silicon-on-insulators (SOIs) having a thin, but uniform buried oxide region beneath a Si-containing over-layer is provided. The SOI structures are fabricated by first modifying a surface of a Si-containing substrate to contain a large concentration of vacancies or voids. Next, a Si-containing layer is typically, but not always, formed atop the substrate and then oxygen ions are implanted into the structure utilizing a low-oxygen dose. The structure is then annealed to convert the implanted oxygen ions into a thin, but uniform thermal buried oxide region.

Torsion spring system for convertible top

A convertible top includes a linkage assembly that is movable between an extended position and a retracted position, with a mid position defined therebetween. A spring system assists movement of the linkage assembly from the extended position to the mid position and also from the retracted position to the mid position.

Fiber laser having variably wound optical fiber

Some embodiments may include a fiber laser, comprising: a variably wound optical fiber, wherein the variably wound optical fiber includes: a first length arranged in a plurality of first loops with a first separation distance between successive ones of the first loops; and a second length arranged in a plurality of second loops with a second separation distance between successive ones of the second loops; wherein the first separation distance between successive ones of the first loops is greater than the second separation distance between successive ones of the second loops; and packaging to remove heat generated by the optical fiber of the fiber laser during operation of the fiber laser, wherein the variably wound optical fiber is fixably mounted to a surface of a heat conductor of the packaging.

Battery charger for portable devices and related methods

A battery charger may include a charger connector to be coupled to a corresponding device connector of a portable device including a rechargeable battery. The battery charger may also include a charging circuit connected to the charger connector, and a controller connected to the charger connector and the charging circuit. The controller may be for causing a portable device connected to the charger connector to identify its corresponding portable device type and its corresponding rechargeable battery type from among a plurality of different portable device types and different battery types, and for causing the charging circuit to charge the rechargeable battery based thereon.

Connector for electronic devices

Various embodiments are provided herein for a connector that can provide electrical and mechanical coupling between first and second objects. In one broad aspect, the connector generally comprises at least one connecting element that has at least one first and at least one second contact portions; at least one guidance portion located towards an end of a given connecting element and adjacent to the at least one first contact portion; a straight end portion comprising the at least one second contact portion, and connected to one of the first and second objects by a solder connection; and a biasing portion that is adjacent to the at least one first contact portion and the straight end portion. The biasing portion is configured to provide an electrical connection between the at least one first and the at least one second contact portions and to resiliently move the given connecting element from a first position to a second position to provide a mechanical coupling force to the first and second objects.

Method and apparatus for controlling display of mobile communication device

A method and computing device are provided for improving readability of a graphical user interface as provided on the display of a computing device.

Curable coating compositions

A coating composition includes: (a) a polymeric resin including hydroxyl functional groups; (b) a polyisocyanate crosslinker; (c) a thiol including at least 2 active hydrogen groups, where the active hydrogen groups include a thiol group or a combination of a thiol and a hydroxyl group; and (d) a tin-based catalyst. The ratio of the number of moles of thiol to the number of moles of tin in the coating composition is less than or equal to 100:1 and the amount of (d) the tin-based catalyst is less than or equal to 0.25% by weight relative to the total resin solids, and/or the ratio of the number of moles of thiol to the number of moles of tin ranges from 3:1 to 50:1 and the amount of (d) the tin-based catalyst is less than or equal to 0.4% by weight relative to the total resin solids.

Voice-over-internet protocol gateway

A VOIP gateway that includes a web server. The gateway is configured to accept configuration data over the Internet by way of the web server. In one embodiment, the VOIP gateway includes a telephone line connection interface, able to connect to a telephone line that may carry a plurality of channels. The gateway also includes an Internet connection interface and a channel assigner, user configurable to assign a subset of the channels from the telephone line connection interface to telephone calls incoming from the Internet connection interface that are directed to telephone numbers having a shared characteristic.

Locating and identifying a person using a mobile device

Consolidation of calendar appointments

Techniques for processing calendar availability and consolidating appointments are described herein. In some implementations, the techniques may monitor scheduling interactions of a merchant with a calendar to schedule a merchant as unavailable in the calendar at a particular time and/or to reschedule the merchant as available at a time that is designated as unavailable. Additionally, or alternatively, the techniques may consolidate a merchant's schedule by rescheduling appointments when particular criteria are satisfied. Further, the techniques may include other features to manage a calendar and/or enhance a merchant's experience in scheduling appointments.

Magnetic transmission system

A magnetic transmission system includes an outer gear ring including an outer plurality of permanent magnets and configured to rotate about a rotational drive axis, an inner gear ring positioned within the outer gear ring and including an inner plurality of permanent magnets magnetically coupled to the outer plurality of permanent magnets, and an eccentric bearing assembly configured to convert orbital motion of the inner gear ring about the rotational drive axis into rotational motion of the eccentric bearing assembly about a bearing rotational axis that is radially offset from the rotational drive axis, and a first drive shaft coupled to the outer gear ring and a second drive shaft coupled to the inner gear ring, wherein the outer gear ring and the inner gear ring are configured to provide a gear ratio between the first drive shaft and the second drive shaft.

Connector for electronic devices

Various embodiments are provided herein for a connector that can provide electrical and mechanical coupling between first and second objects. The connector generally comprises at least one connecting element that has at least one first and second contact portion, at least one guidance portion located towards the end of the at least one connecting element and adjacent to one of the at least one first and second contact portions; and a biasing portion that is adjacent to the at least one first and second contact portions. The biasing portion is configured to provide an electrical connection between the at least one first and second contact portions and to resiliently move the at least one connecting element from a first position to a second position to provide a mechanical coupling force to the first and second objects.

Integration and mode switching for respiratory apparatus

The present disclosure relates to systems and apparatus that provide for integration of different respiratory therapies into a single system, or provide for integrated switching between separate systems or apparatuses delivering different therapies such as anaesthesia and high flow therapy. Aspects of the disclosure relate to various systems, devices, apparatuses, switching mechanisms and multi-lumen lumen assemblies for integrating control of these therapies and providing flexibility in how and where a user controls switching between therapies.

Waterborne acid-epoxy coating composition

A two-component waterborne coating system includes: a first component including an acid-functional polymer having an acid value of at least 100, based on total resin solids, dispersed in an aqueous medium; and a second component separate from the first component. The second component includes an epoxy-functional compound. A method of preparing a two-component waterborne coating system and two-component waterborne coating system kit are also described herein.

Method of forming strained silicon materials with improved thermal conductivity

A method is disclosed for forming a strained Si layer on SiGe, where the SiGe layer has improved thermal conductivity. A first layer (41) of Si or Ge is deposited on a substrate (10) in a first depositing step; a second layer (42) of the other element is deposited on the first layer in a second depositing step; and the first and second depositing steps are repeated so as to form a combined SiGe layer (50) having a plurality of Si layers and a plurality of Ge layers (41-44). The respective thicknesses of the Si layers and Ge layers are in accordance with a desired composition ratio of the combined SiGe layer. The combined SiGe layer (50) is characterized as a digital alloy of Si and Ge having a thermal conductivity greater than that of a random alloy of Si and Ge. This method may further include the step of depositing a Si layer (61) on the combined SiGe layer (50); the combined SiGe layer is characterized as a relaxed SiGe layer, and the Si layer (61) is a strained Si layer. For still greater thermal conductivity in the SiGe layer, the first layer and second layer may be deposited so that each layer consists essentially of a single isotope.

Aerospace commerce exchange

An aerospace commerce exchange system may include a network, a plurality of clients operably coupled to the network, and an aerospace commerce exchange platform operably coupled to the network to provide exchange services to the clients. At least one of the clients may be operably coupled to the aerospace commerce exchange platform via an air-to-ground wireless communication link or satellite link (or other links with which an aircraft may be associated) to provide or receive data associated with at least one of the exchange services.

Submersible remote operated vehicle tool interchange

A tool interchange for a submersible remote operated vehicle (ROV) arm includes a first interchange body that affixes to an ROV arm. A second interchange body is carried by the first interchange body to rotate on a rotation axis. The second 5 interchange body includes a tool mount actuable between gripping an ROV tool to the second interchange body and releasing the ROV tool from the second interchange body. An inductive power coupling part is provided in the tool mount. The inductive power coupling part is presented outwardly in the tool mount opposite the first interchange body, resides on the rotation axis and is fixed with respect to the first 10 interchange body while the second interchange body rotates. The inductive power coupling part is adapted to inductively communicate power with a corresponding inductor power coupling part of the ROV tool when the ROV tool is docked in the tool mount.

Tool interchange for a submersible remote operated vehicle and corresponding method

Tool interchange for a submersible remote operated vehicle, corresponding system and method

A tool interchange for a submersible remote operated vehicle (ROV) arm includes a first interchange body that affixes to an ROV arm. A second interchange body is carried by the first interchange body to rotate on a rotation axis. The second interchange body includes a tool mount actuable between gripping an ROV tool to the second interchange body and releasing the ROV tool from the second interchange body. An inductive power coupling part is provided in the tool mount. The inductive power coupling part is presented outwardly in the tool mount opposite the first interchange body, resides on the rotation axis and is fixed with respect to the first interchange body while the second interchange body rotates. The inductive power coupling part is adapted to inductively communicate power with a corresponding inductor power coupling part of the ROV tool when the ROV tool is docked in the tool mount.

Plasma aviation antenna

An aircraft communications system may include a RF-transparent enclosure, a plasma antenna element and a controller. The RF-transparent enclosure may be disposed substantially conformal with a portion of the aircraft. The plasma antenna element may be housed within the RF-transparent enclosure. The controller may be operably coupled to the plasma antenna element to provide control of operation of the plasma antenna element. The plasma antenna element may include one or more RF-conductive plasma devices that are selectively ionized to a plasma state under control of the controller.

Plasma aviation antenna

Plasma aviation antenna

An aircraft communications system may include a RF-transparent enclosure, a plasma antenna element and a controller. The RF-transparent enclosure may be disposed substantially conformal with a portion of the aircraft. The plasma antenna element may be housed within the RF-transparent enclosure. The controller may be operably coupled to the plasma antenna element to provide control of operation of the plasma antenna element. The plasma antenna element may include one or more RF-conductive plasma devices that are selectively ionized to a plasma state under control of the controller.

Tool interchange for a submersible remote operated vehicle, corresponding system and method

A tool interchange for a submersible remote operated vehicle (ROV) arm includes a first interchange body that affixes to an ROV arm. A second interchange body is carried by the first interchange body to rotate on a rotation axis. The second interchange body includes a tool mount actuable between gripping an ROV tool to the second interchange body and releasing the ROV tool from the second interchange body. An inductive power coupling part is provided in the tool mount. The inductive power coupling part is presented outwardly in the tool mount opposite the first interchange body, resides on the rotation axis and is fixed with respect to the first interchange body while the second interchange body rotates. The inductive power coupling part is adapted to inductively communicate power with a corresponding inductor power coupling part of the ROV tool when the ROV tool is docked in the tool mount.

Submersible remote operated vehicle tool interchange

A tool interchange for a submersible remote operated vehicle (ROV) arm includes a first interchange body that affixes to an ROV arm. A second interchange body is carried by the first interchange body to rotate on a rotation axis. The second interchange body includes a tool mount actuable between gripping an ROV tool to the second interchange body and releasing the ROV tool from the second interchange body. An inductive power coupling part is provided in the tool mount. The inductive power coupling part is presented outwardly in the tool mount opposite the first interchange body, resides on the rotation axis and is fixed with respect to the first interchange body while the second interchange body rotates. The inductive power coupling part is adapted to inductively communicate power with a corresponding inductor power coupling part of the ROV tool when the ROV tool is docked in the tool mount.

Method of forming strained silicon materials with improved thermal conductivity

A method is disclosed for forming a strained Si layer on SiGe, where the SiGe layer has improved thermal conductivity. A first layer of Si or Ge is deposited on a substrate in a first depositing step; a second layer of the other element is deposited on the first layer in a second depositing step; and the first and second depositing steps are repeated so as to form a combined SiGe layer having a plurality of Si layers and a plurality of Ge layers. The respective thicknesses of the Si layers and Ge layers are in accordance with a desired composition ratio of the combined SiGe layer (so that a 1:1 ratio typically is realized with Si and Ge layers each about 10 Å thick). The combined SiGe layer is characterized as a digital alloy of Si and Ge having a thermal conductivity greater than that of a random alloy of Si and Ge. This method may further include the step of depositing a Si layer on the combined SiGe layer; the combined SiGe layer is characterized as a relaxed SiGe layer, and the Si layer is a strained Si layer. For still greater thermal conductivity in the SiGe layer, the first layer and second layer may be deposited so that each layer consists essentially of a single isotope.

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Game progression using retrieved partial user data

A system that contains multiple game servers that have a non-user specific unused state, and a user-specific game state. When the game server is providing a game service on the other hand, the game server first obtains the user data for the user and game that is to be initiated. Accordingly, the game servers may be thought of as a bank of game servers, any one of which being potentially utilizable for incoming game requests. Once the game session is completed, the user data for the gamer may be deleted, and the game server goes back into the pool of available generic game servers. The user data is downloaded from a user data store, and may be quite limited to perhaps just that portion of the user data that relates to the game to be played.

Probiotic composition for weaning infants

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Self-contained automatic two stage hydraulic cart lifting system

A self-contained electro-hydraulic system for trash collection is provided. The system comprises boxlike steel trash collection bin and a hydraulically activated trash cart lifter mounted on an outward-facing front surface of the bin. The system also comprises a control unit mounted on a side surface of the bin comprising a 12-volt battery, an electric motor, a rotator, and a two-stage hydraulic pump. The system hydraulically causes the lifter to grasp a trash cart positioned proximate the gripper. The system also changes, based on hydraulic pressure measurements, a stage of the pump from a first stage of about 5 gallons per minute to a second stage of about 1-2 gallons per minute. The system also lifts and tilts the cart based on the change in stage, enabling contents of the cart to fall. Power for the pump and lifting of the cart is supplied entirely by the 12-volt battery.

Lokalisierung und identifizierung einer person unter verwendung eines mobilen gerätes

Aerospace commerce exchange

An aerospace commerce exchange system may include a network, a plurality of clients operably coupled to the network, and an aerospace commerce exchange platform operably coupled to the network to provide exchange services to the clients. At least one of the clients may be operably coupled to the aerospace commerce exchange platform via an air-to-ground wireless communication link or satellite link (or other links with which an aircraft may be associated) to provide or receive data associated with at least one of the exchange services.

Vorrichtung und verfahren für gleichzeitiges laden von mehreren akkumulatoren

用於產品包裝的ｕｐｃ碼

【物品用途】;本設計所請求之用於產品包裝的UPC碼，係設置在產品包裝上，以供UPC掃描器進行讀取的UPC碼。;【設計說明】;圖式所揭露之虛線部分，為本案不主張設計之部分。

Aerospace Commerce Exchange

An aerospace commerce exchange system may include a network, a plurality of clients operably coupled to the network, and an aerospace commerce exchange platform operably coupled to the network to provide exchange services to the clients. At least one of the clients may be operably coupled to the aerospace commerce exchange platform via an air-to-ground wireless communication link or satellite link (or other links with which an aircraft may be associated) to provide or receive data associated with at least one of the exchange services.

Method of forming strained silicon materials with improved thermal conductivity

航空宇宙コマース交換

【課題】航空機とのリアルタイム接続性を可能にして、航空機の情報をｅコマースチャネル及び関連アプリケーションに組み込むことを促進する為の、改良された、より効率的なメカニズムを開発し続ける航空宇宙コマース交換（ＡＣＥ）システム、装置、方法及びネットワークを提供する。【解決手段】ネットワークと、ネットワークに作用的に結合された複数のクライアントと、ネットワークに作用的に結合されて、交換サービスをクライアントに提供するＡＣＥプラットフォームと、を含むＡＣＥシステムであって、少なくとも１つのクライアントが、少なくとも１つの交換サービスに関連付けられたデータをやりとりする為に、空対地無線通信リンク又は衛星リンク或いは他の航空機が関連付けられてよいリンクを介してＡＣＥプラットフォームに作用的に結合される。【選択図】図１

Submersible remote operated vehicle tool interchange

A tool interchange for a submersible remote operated vehicle (ROV) arm includes a first interchange body that affixes to an ROV arm. A second interchange body is carried by the first interchange body to rotate on a rotation axis. The second 5 interchange body includes a tool mount actuable between gripping an ROV tool to the second interchange body and releasing the ROV tool from the second interchange body. An inductive power coupling part is provided in the tool mount. The inductive power coupling part is presented outwardly in the tool mount opposite the first interchange body, resides on the rotation axis and is fixed with respect to the first 10 interchange body while the second interchange body rotates. The inductive power coupling part is adapted to inductively communicate power with a corresponding inductor power coupling part of the ROV tool when the ROV tool is docked in the tool mount.

Submersible remote operated vehicle tool interchange

A tool interchange for a submersible remote operated vehicle (ROV) arm includes a first interchange body that affixes to an ROV arm. A second interchange body is carried by the first interchange body to rotate on a rotation axis. The second interchange body includes a tool mount actuable between gripping an ROV tool to the second interchange body and releasing the ROV tool from the second interchange body. An inductive power coupling part is provided in the tool mount. The inductive power coupling part is presented outwardly in the tool mount opposite the first interchange body, resides on the rotation axis and is fixed with respect to the first interchange body while the second interchange body rotates. The inductive power coupling part is adapted to inductively communicate power with a corresponding inductor power coupling part of the ROV tool when the ROV tool is docked in the tool mount.

Troca de ferramenta para um veículo submersível operado remotamente, sistema e método correspondente

troca de ferramenta para um veículo submersível operado remotamente, sistema e método correspondente. uma troca de ferramenta para um braço de veículo submersível operado remotamente (rov) inclui um primeiro corpo de troca que se afixa a um braço de rov. um segundo corpo de troca é transportado pelo primeiro corpo de troca para girar em um eixo de rotação. o segundo corpo de troca inclui uma montagem de ferramenta acionável entre agarrar uma ferramenta de rov ao segundo corpo de troca e liberar a ferramenta de rov do segundo corpo de troca. uma peça de acoplamento de energia indutiva é fornecida na montagem de ferramenta. a peça de acoplamento de energia indutiva é apresentada externamente na montagem de ferramenta oposta ao primeiro corpo de troca, reside no eixo de rotação e é fixada em relação ao primeiro corpo de troca enquanto o segundo corpo de troca gira. a peça de acoplamento de energia indutiva é adaptada para comunicar indutivamente energia com uma peça correspondente de acoplamento de energia indutiva da ferramenta de rov quando a ferramenta de rov é atracada na montagem de ferramenta.

Composición de recubrimiento epoxi-ácido a base de agua.

Un sistema de recubrimiento a base de agua de dos componentes incluye: un primer componente que incluye un polímero funcional al ácido que tiene un valor ácido de al menos 100, basado en sólidos totales de resina, dispersado en un medio acuoso; y un segundo componente separado del primer componente; el segundo componente incluye un compuesto funcional al epoxi; también se describe en la presente un método para preparar un sistema de recubrimiento a base de agua de dos componentes y el kit de sistema de recubrimiento a base de agua de dos componentes.

Waterborne acid-epoxy coating composition

A two-component waterborne coating system includes: a first component including an acid-functional polymer having an acid value of at least 100, based on total resin solids, dispersed in an aqueous medium; and a second component separate from the first component. The second component includes an epoxy-functional compound. A method of preparing a two-component waterborne coating system and two-component waterborne coating system kit are also described herein.

Distributed wireless gateway

A distributed wireless gateway comprises several switches. Each switch is coupled to a respective set of wireless access points. When a given switch receives a packet from one of its wireless access points, it creates a mapping between that access point and the host that sent the packet to the access point. The given switch advertises to other switches in the distributed wireless gateway reachability information that maps that host to the switch, enabling the other switches to identify the given switch as the next hop when they receive a packet destined for that host.

Implant extractor

An implant extractor (100, 200) for use in orthopedic surgeries. The implant extractor provides a line of force substantially parallel to an implant to be extracted. The implant extractor includes a curved body (110) having a curved jaw track (138) configured to slidingly receive a correspondingly curved jaw (112) for clamping a trunnion of an implant, e.g., a hip stem implant. A push rod (106) urges the curved jaw into clamping engagement with the trunnion under the influence of a cam handle (124, 152) having a continuously curved cam surface.

Distributed wireless gateway

A distributed wireless gateway comprises several switches. Each switch is coupled to a respective set of wireless access points. When a given switch receives a packet from one of its wireless access points, it creates a mapping between that access point and the host that sent the packet to the access point. The given switch advertises to other switches in the distributed wireless gateway reachability information that maps that host to the switch, enabling the other switches to identify the given switch as the next hop when they receive a packet destined for that host.

Card reader

Magnetic transmission system

A magnetic transmission system includes an outer gear ring including an outer plurality of permanent magnets and configured to rotate about a rotational drive axis, an inner gear ring positioned within the outer gear ring and including an inner plurality of permanent magnets magnetically coupled to the outer plurality of permanent magnets, and an eccentric bearing assembly configured to convert orbital motion of the inner gear ring about the rotational drive axis into rotational motion of the eccentric bearing assembly about a bearing rotational axis that is radially offset from the rotational drive axis, and a first drive shaft coupled to the outer gear ring and a second drive shaft coupled to the inner gear ring, wherein the outer gear ring and the inner gear ring are configured to provide a gear ratio between the first drive shaft and the second drive shaft.

Integrated forward display of rearview imagee and navigation information for enhanced situational awareness

A situational awareness system b disclosed herein for providing, heads-up display to a user on a moving vehicle. Hie display is focused at an ocular infinity in order to prevent accommodation lag in the user's comprehension, A super wide-angle (e.g., 170 degree to 210 degree) rear-view camera provides rearward looking video imagery to the user, which may be digitally processed aid enhanced. Additional information is optionally provided m the display, including maps, turn by turn directions, and visual indicators guiding the user for forward travel. Additional information is optionally provided by audio. One embodiment comprises a full-face motorcycle helmet with a see-through micro-display that projects a virtual image in-line with the helmet-wearers field of view., A second, embodiment comprises a unit projects a virtual image on a windshield in the operator's field of view.

Enclosures for electrochemical cells

A hermetic seal for electrochemical cells. The seal is formed between first and second electronically conductive barrier members. The seal is formed by a cold weld between the first and second barrier members. At least one of the first barrier member and the second barrier member are configured to function as current collectors.

Compositions and systems for selective lithium leaching and related methods

Compositions, systems, and methods for selectively leaching and/or extracting lithium from sedimentary deposits and other resources are generally described.

Verbinder für elektronische vorrichtungen

Compositions and systems for selective lithium leaching and related methods

Compositions, systems, and methods for selectively leaching and/or extracting lithium from sedimentary deposits and other resources are generally described.

Portable Camp Stove

Method of forming strained silicon materials with improved thermal conductivity

Respiratory support assembly and an accessory therefor

A respiratory support assembly configured for multiple patient use is disclosed. The respiratory support assembly comprises a support, a humidification chamber, an inspiratory conduit couplable with the humidification chamber and couplable with a patient interface, and a respiratory support accessory comprising a conduit coupling portion couplable with a patient end of the inspiratory conduit, and an interface coupling portion couplable with the patient interface. A respiratory support accessory comprising a conduit coupling portion couplable with a patient end of an inspiratory conduit, and an interface coupling portion couplable with a patient interface, is also disclosed. The respiratory support accessory is configured to e.g., facilitate and/or maintain the inspiratory conduit and the patient interface in an uncoupled relationship when the patient end of the inspiratory conduit is coupled with the respiratory support accessory.