SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VIRTUALIZED FILE SYSTEM MANAGEMENT FOR A MEMORY CARD IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT

An example method is provided and includes receiving a request for a selected digital file and mapping the request for the selected digital file to a replacement digital file. The mapping includes a virtual association between the selected digital file and the replacement digital file that is stored at a destination accessed over a network. The method also includes communicating bytes corresponding to the replacement digital file to a digital device to satisfy the request. In more particular embodiments, the digital device includes a cached table of files, where each of the files includes a respective file size, a respective file name, and a respective memory address. The replacement digital file can be ultimately presented on a display of the digital device. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a request for a selected digital file;mapping the request for the selected digital file to a replacement digital file, wherein the mapping includes a virtual association between the selected digital file and the replacement digital file that is stored at a destination accessed over a network; andcommunicating bytes corresponding to the replacement digital file to a digital device to satisfy the request.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the digital device includes a cached table of files claim 1 , and wherein each of the files of the cached table include a respective file size claim 1 , a respective file name claim 1 , and a respective memory address.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:presenting the replacement digital file on a display of the digital device, wherein the replacement digital file includes image data.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the replacement digital file is compressed to a different size before being communicated to a next destination.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein null bytes are added to the replacement digital file in order to comport to a particular size format designated by the digital device.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Method and apparatus for an insulating glazing unit and compliant seal for an insulating glazing unit

A Vacuum Insulating Glazing Unit (VIGU) comprises two or more glass lites (panes) spaced apart from one another and hermetically bonded to an edge seal assembly therebetween. The resulting cavity between the lites is evacuated to create at least one insulating vacuum cavity within which are disposed a plurality of stand-off members to maintain separation between the lites. The edge seal assembly is preferably compliant in the longitudinal (i.e., edgewise) direction to allow longitudinal relative motion between the two lites (e.g., from thermal expansion). The longitudinal compliance may be obtained by imprinting a three-dimensional pattern into the edge seal material. The edge seal assembly is preferably bonded to the lites with a first bond portion that is hermetic and a second bond portion that is load-resistant. Methods for producing VIGUs and/or compliant edge seal assemblies and VIGU and edge seal apparatus are disclosed.

NANOPOROUS MEMBRANES, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR RESPIRATORY GAS EXCHANGE

One aspect of the present invention relates to a silicon nanoporous membrane for oxygenating blood. The nanoporous membrane includes a first major surface, a second major surface, and a plurality of pores extending between the first and second major surfaces. The first major surface is for contacting a gas. The second major surface is for contacting blood and is oppositely disposed from said first major surface. The first and second major surfaces define a membrane thickness. Each of the pores is defined by a length, a width, and a height. Each of the pores is separated by a uniform interpore distance. 1. A silicon nanoporous membrane for oxygenating and/or removing carbon dioxide from blood , said nanoporous membrane comprising:a first major surface for contacting a gas;a second major surface for contacting blood and being oppositely disposed from said first major surface, said first and second major surfaces defining a membrane thickness; anda plurality of pores extending between said first and second major surfaces, each of said pores being defined by a length, a width, and a height, each of said pores being separated by a uniform interpore distance2. The nanoporous membrane of claim 1 , wherein each of said pores has the same bubble point to prevent or mitigate membrane failure through pore wetting.3. The nanoporous membrane of claim 1 , wherein said nanoporous membrane thickness is about 0.1 micrometer to about 50 micrometers.4. The nanoporous membrane of claim 3 , wherein said nanoporous membrane has a flattened claim 3 , sheet-like configuration.5. The nanoporous membrane of claim 1 , wherein each of said pores is slit-shaped.6. The nanoporous membrane of claim 1 , wherein each of said pores has a symmetrical cross-sectional profile.7. The nanoporous membrane of claim 6 , wherein each of said pores has a rectangular cross-sectional profile.8. The nanoporous membrane of claim 1 , wherein each of said pores has an asymmetrical cross-sectional profile.9. The ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE NETWORK THROTTLING

Apparatus and methods for adaptive network throttling are provided. Adaptive network throttling may allow a device to communicate information using a shared network link without negatively impacting other devices utilizing the shared link. Adaptive network throttling may regulate communication of each device independently of network link or device hardware specifications. Adaptive network throttling may ensure that each device utilizing the shared network link inserts a time delay following a communication of information. The time delay may represent bandwidth on the shared network link that is not being used by a device. The unused bandwidth may be available to other devices communicating over the shared network link. 1. A method of communication , the method for use in communicating with an automated teller machine (“ATM”) , the method comprising:transmitting, from the ATM to a remote computer, or from the remote computer to the ATM, a first amount of data;measuring an actual response time associated with the transmitting the first amount;selecting a second amount of data;transmitting the second amount of data; andinserting a time delay prior to transmitting the second amount, said time delay based on the actual response time.2. The method of claim 1 , the measuring comprising identifying a difference between the actual response time and a target response time.3. The method of claim 2 , when the actual response time is a first actual response time claim 2 , the selecting comprises selecting the second amount of data to reduce a second actual response time claim 2 , the second actual response time based claim 2 , at least in part claim 2 , on the transmitting the second amount.4. The method of claim 2 , when the actual response time is a first actual response time claim 2 , the selecting comprises selecting the second amount of data to increase a second actual response time claim 2 , the second actual response time based claim 2 , at least in part claim 2 , on the ...

System and Method for Remotely Configuring and Capturing a Video Production

A remote video capture system includes a first camera, a control device, a video device, and a server. The first camera records a first video during a video shoot in response to a record signal from a remote device. The control device receives a record mode request signal associated with a first camera from the remote device and adjusts a view of the first camera based on received adjustment signals. The video device provides a video feed from the first camera to the remote device in response to the record mode request signal. The server is in communication with the first camera and with a second camera. The server creates a video chat session between the server and the remote device, provides a substantially real-time video from the second camera to the remote device via the video chat session, and stores the first video when the video shoot is completed.

STAND-OFF CONSTRUCTION FOR VACUUM INSULATED GLASS

A stand-off is necessary to separate two glass lites (panes of glass) in a vacuum insulated glazing system. This stand-off must provide sufficient mechanical support to keep the lites apart despite one atmosphere pressure pushing the lites together. For systems that are designed with flexible edge seals, there will be movement of one lite relative to the other during diurnal cycling, and the stand-offs will therefore be scraped against at least one of the lite surfaces. Because many mechanically robust materials suitable for stand-offs have high friction, it is beneficial to apply a lubricant to the surface of the stand-off. However, it is also beneficial to adhere the stand-off to one lite during the manufacturing operation, and this need opposes the need for good lubricity. This invention describes means for optimizing the composition of a stand-off to meet these conflicting needs. 1. A vacuum insulated glass unit comprising:a first glass sheet having an inner surface and an outer surface;a second glass sheet having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface of the second glass sheet being disposed substantially parallel to, but spaced apart from, the inner surface of the first glass sheet so as to define a cavity therebetween; anda plurality of stand-offs disposed in the cavity, the plurality of stand-offs being formed from material having a bulk compressive yield strength, each stand-off having a first contact surface in contact with the inner surface of the first glass sheet and a second contact surface in contact with the inner surface of the second glass sheet;wherein at least one of the first and second contact surfaces of each stand-off includes a low-friction coating layer.2. A vacuum insulated glass unit in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the material of the plurality of stand-offs has a bulk compressive yield strength within the range from 300 MPa to 900 MPa.3. A vacuum insulated glass unit in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN INSULATING GLAZING UNIT AND COMPLIANT SEAL FOR AN INSULATING GLAZING UNIT

A Vacuum Insulating Glazing Unit (VIGU) comprises two or more glass lites (panes) spaced apart from one another and hermetically bonded to an edge seal assembly therebetween. The resulting cavity between the lites is evacuated to create at least one insulating vacuum cavity within which are disposed a plurality of stand-off members to maintain separation between the lites. The edge seal assembly is preferably compliant in the longitudinal (i.e., edgewise) direction to allow longitudinal relative motion between the two lites (e.g., from thermal expansion). The longitudinal compliance may be obtained by imprinting a three-dimensional pattern into the edge seal material. The edge seal assembly is preferably bonded to the lites with a first bond portion that is hermetic and a second bond portion that is load-resistant. Methods for producing VIGUs and/or compliant edge seal assemblies and VIGU and edge seal apparatus are disclosed. 1. (canceled)2. A method of manufacturing an insulating glazing unit , the method comprising the following steps:a) providing a length of first inner member, wrapping the length of inner member around a first lite, cutting and joining the first inner member to itself at the location where it would otherwise overlap itself, and joining the first inner member to the edge of the first lite where it is coincident after wrapping;b) providing a length of second inner member, wrapping the length of inner member around a second lite, cutting and joining the second inner member to itself at the location where it would otherwise overlap itself, and joining the second inner member to the edge of the second lite where it is coincident after wrapping;c) positioning the first lite and the second lite in a spaced-apart configuration forming the cavity;d) providing a length of an outer member having a compliant region with a three-dimensional surface pattern, wrapping the outer member around the assembly of first and second lites and first and second inner ...

BALLISTIC SEALING, COMPONENT RETENTION, AND PROJECTILE LAUNCH CONTROL FOR AN AMMUNITION CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY

An ammunition cartridge assembly including a case and a projectile positioned along a longitudinal axis towards the front end of the case. An endcap coupled to the front end of the case is adapted to retain the projectile entirely within the case. A primer is positioned along the longitudinal axis towards the base end of the case. A primer support is coupled to the base end of the case and is adapted to support the primer within the case. A groove is located on the interior surface of the primer support into which the primer expands under pressure during firing. Under firing pressure, the primer is deformed to create a retaining ring that locks the primer to the primer support after the pressure is released. The cartridge assembly includes at least one obturating lip seal to seal at least one of the endcap or the primer support to the case. 1. A telescoped ammunition cartridge assembly , comprising:a case having a front end and a base end positioned along a longitudinal axis;a projectile positioned along the longitudinal axis towards the front end of the case;an endcap coupled to the front end of the case and adapted to retain the projectile entirely within the case;a primer positioned along the longitudinal axis towards the base end of the case;a primer support coupled to the base end of the case and adapted to support the primer within the case;a groove located on an interior surface of the primer support into which the primer expands under pressure during firing, wherein the primer is deformed to create a retaining ring that locks the primer to the primer support after the pressure is released;an exterior groove located on an exterior surface of the primer support, the exterior groove facing towards an inner surface of the case and providing retention support between the case and the primer support prior to firing;at least one obturating lip seal to seal at least one of the endcap or the primer support to the case; anda relief volume of air positioned between the ...

HIGH IMPACT AND HIGH SUPPORT BRAS

Bras for high impact, high support activities are provided. A bra comprises a band that wraps around a torso. The band includes first and second cup regions, and a channel that runs below the collective cup regions. A gore is formed above the channel and between the respective cup regions, adjoining the respective cup regions. A molded cradle is fitted into the channel. For each cup region, a tessellated encapsulating bra cup is fitted therein. Each tessellated encapsulating bra cup includes a plurality of tiles. Respective tiles in the plurality of tiles that are further away from the cradle are larger in size than respective tiles in the plurality of tiles that are closer to the cradle. Each tessellated encapsulating bra cup has a generally concave first inner face and a generally convex first outer face. The tessellated encapsulating bra cups collectively contribute cantilevered support to the bra. 120-. (canceled)21. A bra comprising: a first cup region;', 'a second cup region;', 'a first tessellated encapsulating bra cup fitted into the first cup region, wherein the first tessellated encapsulating bra cup comprises a first plurality of tiles, and the first tessellated encapsulating bra cup has a first generally concave inner face', 'and a first generally convex outer face; and', the second tessellated encapsulating bra cup comprises a second plurality of tiles, and', 'the second tessellated encapsulating bra cup has a second generally concave inner face and a second generally convex outer face., 'a second tessellated encapsulating bra cup fitted into the second cup region, wherein'}], 'a band configured to wrap around a torso, wherein the band comprises22. The bra of claim 21 , wherein respective tiles in the first plurality of tiles that are further away from a bottom portion of the first tessellated encapsulating bra cup are larger in size than respective tiles in the first plurality of tiles that are closer to the bottom portion of the first tessellated ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN INSULATING GLAZING UNIT AND COMPLIANT SEAL FOR AN INSULATING GLAZING UNIT

A vacuum insulating glazing unit (VIGU) comprises two or more glass lites (panes) spaced apart from one another and hermetically bonded to an edge seal assembly therebetween. The resulting cavity between the lites is evacuated to create at least one insulating vacuum cavity within which are disposed a plurality of stand-off members to maintain separation between the lites. The edge seal assembly is preferably compliant in the longitudinal (i.e., edgewise) direction to allow longitudinal relative motion between the two lites (e.g., from thermal expansion). The longitudinal compliance may be obtained by imprinting a three-dimensional pattern into the edge seal material. The edge seal assembly is preferably bonded to the lites with a first bond portion that is hermetic and a second bond portion that is load-resistant. Methods for producing VIGUs and/or compliant edge seal assemblies and VIGU and edge seal apparatus are disclosed. 1. An insulating glazing unit (IGU) or vacuum insulating glazing unit (VIGU) , comprising:a first lite formed from hermetic material, the first lite having an outer surface, an inner surface opposite the outer surface, and a peripheral edge surface disposed between the outer surface and the inner surface around the periphery of the first lite;a second lite formed from hermetic material, the second lite having an outer surface, an inner surface opposite the outer surface, and a peripheral edge surface disposed between the outer surface and the inner surface around the periphery of the second lite;an insulating cavity disposed between the first lite and the second lite, whereby the inner surface of the first lite is spaced apart from the inner surface of the second lite to define the insulating cavity therebetween; andan edge seal formed from hermetic material, the edge seal extending between the first lite and the second lite to enclose the insulating cavity around the periphery of the IGU or VIGU;wherein the edge seal comprises a first lite ...

MAGNETIC ZIPPER

A magnetic zipper includes two elongate units, each attached to edges of material. One elongate unit includes a series of magnets positioned within a tube. The other elongate unit includes a ferromagnetic material that is attracted by the magnetic field of the series of magnets in the other elongate unit. The ferromagnetic material may also be positioned with a tube. The magnetic attraction between the two elongate units allows them to join to bring the edges of material together and be held together by the strength of the magnetic force. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first elongate unit including a first plurality of magnets within a first tube, the first elongate unit attached to a first material;a second elongate unit including a ferromagnetic material attracted by a magnetic field resulting from the first plurality of magnets, the second elongate unit attached to a second material, the magnetic attraction between the first and second elongate units reversibly joining the first and second elongate units along adjacent surfaces of the first and second elongate units, such that longitudinal axes of the first and second elongate units are substantially collinear.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first tube includes a first heat-shrink tube.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the second elongate unit includes a second heat-shrink tube and wherein the ferromagnetic material attracted by the magnetic field resulting from the first plurality of magnets includes a second plurality of magnets within the second heat-shrink tube.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , the first elongate unit further including a first backing element between the first plurality of magnets and the first tube claim 1 , the first backing element being collinear with the first plurality of magnets and the first tube.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the first tube includes a first heat-shrink tube claim 4 , wherein the second elongate unit includes a second heat-shrink tube and a second ...

High impact and high support bras

Bras for high impact, high support activities are provided. A bra comprises a band that wraps around a torso. The band includes first and second cup regions, and a channel that runs below the collective cup regions. A gore is formed above the channel and between the respective cup regions, adjoining the respective cup regions. A molded cradle is fitted into the channel. For each cup region, a tessellated encapsulating bra cup is fitted therein. Each tessellated encapsulating bra cup includes a plurality of tiles. Respective tiles in the plurality of tiles that are further away from the cradle are larger in size than respective tiles in the plurality of tiles that are closer to the cradle. Each tessellated encapsulating bra cup has a generally concave first inner face and a generally convex first outer face. The tessellated encapsulating bra cups collectively contribute cantilevered support to the bra.

Antenna For A Wearable Device

This disclosure relates to antennas for wearable devices. in an aspect, the antenna includes an active portion that includes conductive traces that send and receive radiofrequency communication signals. The antenna also includes a ground plane. The antenna includes a spacer that provides separation between the active portion and the ground plane portion.

MULTI-PANE GLASS UNIT HAVING SEAL WITH ADHESIVE AND GAS-RESTRICTIVE COATING LAYER

An insulated glass unit (IGU) comprises a first pane of a transparent material and a second pane of a transparent material. The second pane is spaced apart from the first pane to define a cavity therebetween. At least one of a spacer and an array of stand-off members is disposed between the first and second panes to maintain separation therebetween. A first adhesive layer forms at least a portion of a gas-tight connection between the first pane and the second pane. A highly gas-restrictive coating is disposed over the adhesive layer, where the coating is an inorganic layer. 1. An insulated glass unit (IGU) , comprising:a first pane of a transparent material;a second pane of a transparent material, the second pane being spaced apart from the first pane to define a cavity therebetween;an inert fill-gas disposed within the cavity;a metal member bonded to the first pane with a first adhesive layer disposed between portions of the metal member and the first pane, the first adhesive layer forming a first portion of a first gas-tight connection between the first pane and the metal member and having a cavity-facing surface facing the cavity; anda gas-restrictive coating disposed continuously over the cavity-facing surface of the first adhesive layer and forming a second portion of the first gas-tight connection, where the gas-restrictive coating is an inorganic layer having a leak rate of the fill-gas from the cavity through the gas-restrictive coating of less than 1% of the cavity volume per year.2. An IGU in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the fill-gas is at least one of argon claim 1 , krypton claim 1 , xenon or sulfur hexaflouride.3. An IGU in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the second pane is bonded to the metal member with a second adhesive layer claim 1 , the second adhesive layer forming a first portion of a second gas-tight connection between the second pane and the metal member.4. An IGU in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the second pane is bonded to a ...

Ultrafiltration membrane, device, bioartificial organ and methods

Multi-pane glass unit having seal with adhesive and hermetic coating layer

A vacuum insulated glass unit (VIGU) comprises a first pane of a transparent material and a second pane of a transparent material. The second pane is spaced apart from the first pane to define a cavity therebetween. At least one of a spacer and an array of stand-off members is disposed between the first and second panes to maintain separation therebetween. A first adhesive layer forms at least a portion of a gas-tight connection between the first pane and the second pane. A highly hermetic coating is disposed over the adhesive layer, where the coating is an inorganic layer.

Method and apparatus for an insulating glazing unit and compliant seal for an insulating glazing unit

A Vacuum Insulating Glazing Unit (VIGU) comprises two or more glass lites (panes) spaced apart from one another and hermetically bonded to an edge seal assembly therebetween. The resulting cavity between the lites is evacuated to create at least one insulating vacuum cavity within which are disposed a plurality of stand-off members to maintain separation between the lites. The edge seal assembly is preferably compliant in the longitudinal (i.e., edgewise) direction to allow longitudinal relative motion between the two lites (e.g., from thermal expansion). The longitudinal compliance may be obtained by imprinting a three-dimensional pattern into the edge seal material. The edge seal assembly is preferably bonded to the lites with a first bond portion that is hermetic and a second bond portion that is load-resistant. Methods for producing VIGUs and/or compliant edge seal assemblies and VIGU and edge seal apparatus are disclosed.

Method and apparatus for an insulating glazing unit

A Vacuum Insulating Glazing Unit (VIGU) comprises two or more glass lites (panes) spaced apart from one another and hermetically bonded to an edge seal assembly therebetween. The resulting cavity between the lites is evacuated to create at least one insulating vacuum cavity within which are disposed a plurality of stand-off members to maintain separation between the lites. The edge seal assembly is preferably compliant in the longitudinal (i.e., edgewise) direction to allow longitudinal relative motion between the two lites (e.g., from thermal expansion). The longitudinal compliance may be obtained by imprinting a three-dimensional pattern into the edge seal material. The edge seal assembly is preferably bonded to the lites with a first bond portion that is hermetic and a second bond portion that is load-resistant. Methods for producing VIGUs and/or compliant edge seal assemblies and VIGU and edge seal apparatus are disclosed.

Method and apparatus for an insulating glazing unit

INTEGRATED ANTENNA ASSEMBLY FOR A RADIO AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

INTEGRATED ANTENNA ASSEMBLY FOR A RADIO AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

Des bandes (220) d'un matériau métallique fin formant des paires de branches sur un tube diélectrique allongé (10) forment une partie rayonnante d'un ensemble d'antenne. Une première plaque rayonnante (310) et une deuxième plaque rayonnante (320) sont couplées de manière capacitive respectivement à une plaque capacitive de haute tension (270) et à une plaque capacitive de masse (280) sur des côtés opposés du tube diélectrique et sont formées en une seule étape de gravure pour améliorer la faisabilité, la fiabilité et le coût d'une radio. Strips (220) of fine metallic material forming pairs of branches on an elongated dielectric tube (10) form a radiating part of an antenna assembly. A first radiating plate (310) and a second radiating plate (320) are capacitively coupled to a high voltage capacitive plate (270) and a capacitive ground plate (280) respectively on opposite sides of the dielectric tube and are respectively formed in a single etching step to improve the feasibility, reliability and cost of a radio.

Ultrafiltration membrane, device, bioartificial organ, and methods

The present invention relates to ultrafiltration. In particular, the present invention provides a compact ultrafiltration device (10) and methods for generating an ultrafiltrate, both of which can be used for a variety of applications, including, but not limited to filtering blood, diagnostic applications, and as a bioreactor.

Eyeglasses

Ultrafiltration membrane, device, bioartificial organ and methods

The present invention relates to ultrafiltration. In particular, the present invention provides a compact ultrafiltration device (10) and methods for generating an ultrafiltrate, both of which can be used for a variety of applications, including, but not limited to filtering blood, diagnostic applications, and as a bioreactor.

Working sails and method for furling them while aloft

Working sails are furled remotely while aloft by progressively forming flexible sheet material (7, 13) along the forepart of the sail (1a) into a tubular bag containing the sail (1a) furled from leech to luff in such fashion that, when furling and bagging of the sail has been completed the lines (44, 46) employed for furling are contained with the sail in the bag.

Support or stiffener for truck beds and the like

According to some illustrative embodiments, a novel vehicle bed support or stiffener is provided. In the preferred embodiments, the vehicle bed support or stiffener is uniquely configured such that the structure does not obstruct or encroach the vehicle bed region of a vehicle. In some preferred embodiments, the vehicle bed support or stiffener is fixed to a vehicle bed with an upwardly extending front support and stiffening wall extending laterally along an end of said floor and downwardly below a plane of the floor and extending laterally along an end of at least one of said left and right side walls and outwardly away from the vehicle bed.

Antenna structures

An antenna structure and assembly are provided, along with a method of fabricating the same. The antenna structure is formed by molding a plateable plastic antenna element in the desired shape of the antenna structure. The molded antenna element is plated substantially entirely thereabout with a conductive metal material. The antenna assembly includes the molded and plated antenna structure attached to a dielectric base structure adapted for mounting on an appropriate support such as a printed circuit board. A contact spring clip is interengaged between the antenna structure and the circuit board.

Apparatus and methods for adaptive network throttling

Apparatus and methods for adaptive network throttling are provided. Adaptive network throttling may allow a device to communicate information using a shared network link without negatively impacting other devices utilizing the shared link. Adaptive network throttling may regulate communication of each device independently of network link or device hardware specifications. Adaptive network throttling may ensure that each device utilizing the shared network link inserts a time delay following a communication of information. The time delay may represent bandwidth on the shared network link that is not being used by a device. The unused bandwidth may be available to other devices communicating over the shared network link.

Telescopic antenna assembly

A telescopic antenna assembly provides pairs of arms (210, 220, 230 and 240) on an elongated dielectric tube (260). A hot conductor (273) and a ground conductor (275) of a group of exciters couple energy between the arms and a feed line (250). The hot and ground conductors (273) and (275) slide within the tube (260) between extended and retracted positions while maintaining efficient electromagnetic coupling to the arms.

High impact and high support bras

Bras for high impact, high support activities are provided. A bra comprises a band that wraps around a torso. The band includes first and second cup regions, and a channel that runs below the collective cup regions. A gore is formed above the channel and between the respective cup regions, adjoining the respective cup regions. A molded cradle is fitted into the channel. For each cup region, a tessellated encapsulating bra cup is fitted therein. Each tessellated encapsulating bra cup includes a plurality of tiles. Respective tiles in the plurality of tiles that are further away from the cradle are larger in size than respective tiles in the plurality of tiles that are closer to the cradle. Each tessellated encapsulating bra cup has a generally concave first inner face and a generally convex first outer face. The tessellated encapsulating bra cups collectively contribute cantilevered support to the bra.

Ear-mounted two-way radio system

A two-way radio system includes multiple units each having a hub, speaker, primary clip, secondary clip, antenna, and microphone. The hub has exterior and interior sides defining a hub cavity therebetween. The speaker is in the hub cavity and has an output directed to a speaker opening on the hub interior side. The primary clip extends from the hub for selective attachment to a wearer's ear such that the speaker opening is directed to the wearer's ear canal. The secondary clip extends outwardly from the hub exterior side such that the hub exterior side is between the secondary clip and the hub interior side. The secondary clip has an antenna support on an interior side of the secondary clip and an antenna cap on an exterior side of the secondary clip. The antenna support and the antenna cap define an antenna cavity, and the antenna is in the antenna cavity.

Ear-Mounted Two-Way Radio System

A two-way radio system includes multiple units each having a hub, speaker, primary clip, secondary clip, antenna, and microphone. The hub has exterior and interior sides defining a hub cavity therebetween. The speaker is in the hub cavity and has an output directed to a speaker opening on the hub interior side. The primary clip extends from the hub for selective attachment to a wearer's ear such that the speaker opening is directed to the wearer's ear canal. The secondary clip extends outwardly from the hub exterior side such that the hub exterior side is between the secondary clip and the hub interior side. The secondary clip has an antenna support on an interior side of the secondary clip and an antenna cap on an exterior side of the secondary clip. The antenna support and the antenna cap define an antenna cavity, and the antenna is in the antenna cavity.

Working sails and method for furling them while aloft

Working sails are simultaneously furled and bagged by providing at the head of the sail a collapsed bag which is open at its foot end and has two forward edges each slidably attached to, e.g., a bolt rope on a different side of the luff, and by remote operations pulling the bag downwardly to furl the sail from leech to luff and to enclose the furled sail.

Apparatus and methods for geometric searching

In an aspect an apparatus for geometric part searching is presented. An apparatus includes at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor. At least a processor is configured to generate a search index as a function of a plurality of part specification files. At least a processor is configured to receive an input part specification file. At least a processor is configured to generate a query for an input part as a function of an input part specification file and a search index. A query is configured to output a comparison of an input part specification file to a part estimation specification file. At least a processor is configured to identify a matching part estimation file from a plurality of query results.

Support or stiffener for truck beds and the like

According to some illustrative embodiments, a novel vehicle bed support or stiffener is provided. In the preferred embodiments, the vehicle bed support or stiffener is uniquely configured such that the structure does not obstruct or encroach the vehicle bed region of a vehicle. In some preferred embodiments, the vehicle bed support or stiffener is fixed to a vehicle bed with an upwardly extending front support and stiffening wall extending laterally along an end of said floor and downwardly below a plane of the floor and extending laterally along an end of at least one of said left and right side walls and outwardly away from the vehicle bed.

Modular mounting system with removable cross-bars and side panels for truck beds and the like

According to some illustrative embodiments, a modular mounting system for mounting accessories on vehicles includes: a) a plurality of support members, each of said plurality of support members having i) a lower upright planar member configured to extend downward along a peripheral wall around a vehicle bed, ii) a cross planar member extending laterally from the lower upright planar member and configured to extend across the peripheral wall around the vehicle bed, and iii) an upper upright planar member extending upwardly from the cross planar member and configured to extend upwardly above a height of the peripheral wall around the vehicle bed; and b) at least one of: i) a removable cross-bar removably supported by a plurality of said upper upright planar members; and ii) a removable side panel removably supported by a plurality of said upright planar members.

Antenna for a wearable device

This disclosure relates to antennas for wearable devices. In an aspect, the antenna includes an active portion that includes conductive traces that send and receive radiofrequency communication signals. The antenna also includes a ground plane. The antenna includes a spacer that provides separation between the active portion and the ground plane portion.

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Modular mounting system with removable cross-bars and side panels for truck beds and the like

According to some illustrative embodiments, a modular mounting system for mounting accessories on vehicles includes: a) a plurality of support members, each of said plurality of support members having i) a lower upright planar member configured to extend downward along a peripheral wall around a vehicle bed, ii) a cross planar member extending laterally from the lower upright planar member and configured to extend across the peripheral wall around the vehicle bed, and iii) an upper upright planar member extending upwardly from the cross planar member and configured to extend upwardly above a height of the peripheral wall around the vehicle bed; and b) at least one of: i) a removable cross-bar removably supported by a plurality of said upper upright planar members; and ii) a removable side panel removably supported by a plurality of said upright planar members.

Nanoporous membranes, devices, and methods for respiratory gas exchange

One aspect of the present invention relates to a silicon nanoporoυs membrane for oxygenating blood. The nanoporous membrane includes a first major surface, a second major surface, and a plurality of pores extending between the first and second major surfaces. The first major surface is for contacting a gas. The second major surface is for contacting blood and is oppositely disposed from said first major surface. The first and second major surfaces define a membrane thickness. Each of the pores is defined by a length, a width, and a height. Each of the pores is separated by a uniform interpore distance.

Modular mounting system with removable cross-bars and side panels for truck beds and the like

ABSTRACT According to some illustrative embodiments, a modular mounting system for mounting accessories on vehicles includes: a) a plurality of support members, each of said plurality of support members having i) a lower upright planar member configured to extend downward along a peripheral wall around a vehicle bed, ii) a cross planar member extending laterally from the lower upright planar member and configured to extend across the peripheral wall around the vehicle bed, and iii) an upper upright planar member extending upwardly from the cross planar member and configured to extend upwardly above a height of the peripheral wall around the vehicle bed; and b) at least one of: i) a removable cross-bar removably supported by a plurality of said upper upright planar members; and ii) a removable side panel removably supported by a plurality of said upright planar members. Additional preferred embodiments include a structure for supporting a removable cross-bar and a rack or cross-bar mountable support structure used, for example, to mount bicycles or other accessories on vehicle racks. Date Recue/Date Received 2022-04-06

Communication system and method

A short-range communication system. The short-range communication system includes a plurality of wearable units, each of which include a hub having a speaker therein. Each wearable unit has a primary clip extending from the hub for selective attachment to a wearer's ear such that the speaker is directed to an ear canal of the wearer. Each wearable includes has a secondary clip extending outwardly from the hub such that an exterior side of the hub is between the secondary clip and the speaker, an antenna in the secondary clip, a reflector between the secondary clip and the speaker, and a microphone. Each wearable unit is in either a transmit state or a listener state, with a maximum of one said wearable unit being in the transmit state at any point in time. A stationary repeater having a processor and circuitry manipulates original RF signals transmitted by a transmitting wearable unit.

Spinnaker pole control system for sailboats

A spinnaker pole control system for a sailboat comprises an improved rigging arrangement whereby the pole (26) can be raised or lowered parallel to the deck, or dipped to allow jibing, by manipulation of a single control line (60). Improved pole control hardware simplifies preparation for flying a spinnaker (16) and securing it when finished, and can be employed as a line stopper elsewhere.

Spinnaker pole control for sailboats

A spinnaker pole control system for a sailboat comprises an improved rigging arrangement, whereby the pole can be raised or lowered parallel to the deck, or dipped to allow jibing, by manipulation of a single control line. Improved pole control hardware simplifies preparation for flying a spinnaker and securing it when finished, and can be employed as a line stopper elsewhere.

Spinnaker pole control system for sailboats

A spinnaker pole control system for a sailboat comprises an improved rigging arrangement, whereby the pole can be raised or lowered parallel to the deck, or dipped to allow jibing, by manipulation of a single control line. Improved pole control hardware simplifies preparation for flying a spinnaker and securing it when finished, and can be employed as a line stopper elsewhere.

Spinnakerbaumsteuersystem für segelboote

Working sails and methods for furling them while aarbeitende segel und verfahren zum bergen von aufgloft ezogenen segeln

Modular bi-polarized antenna

High impact and high support bras

Bras for high impact, high support activities are provided. A bra comprises a band that wraps around a torso. The band includes first and second cup regions, and a channel that runs below the collective cup regions. A gore is formed above the channel and between the respective cup regions, adjoining the respective cup regions. A molded cradle is fitted into the channel. For each cup region, a tessellated encapsulating bra cup is fitted therein. Each tessellated encapsulating bra cup includes a plurality of tiles. Respective tiles in the plurality of tiles that are further away from the cradle are larger in size than respective tiles in the plurality of tiles that are closer to the cradle. Each tessellated encapsulating bra cup has a generally concave first inner face and a generally convex first outer face. The tessellated encapsulating bra cups collectively contribute cantilevered support to the bra.

High impact and high support bras

Bras for high impact, high support activities are provided. A bra comprises a band that wraps around a torso. The band includes first and second cup regions, and a channel that runs below the collective cup regions. A gore is formed above the channel and between the respective cup regions, adjoining the respective cup regions. A molded cradle is fitted into the channel. For each cup region, a tessellated encapsulating bra cup is fitted therein. Each tessellated encapsulating bra cup includes a plurality of tiles. Respective tiles in the plurality of tiles that are further away from the cradle are larger in size than respective tiles in the plurality of tiles that are closer to the cradle. Each tessellated encapsulating bra cup has a generally concave first inner face and a generally convex first outer face. The tessellated encapsulating bra cups collectively contribute cantilevered support to the bra.

High impact and high support bras

High impact and high support bras

Bras for high impact, high support activities are provided. A bra comprises a band that wraps around a torso. The band includes first and second cup regions, and a channel that runs below the collective cup regions. A gore is formed above the channel and between the respective cup regions, adjoining the respective cup regions. A molded cradle is fitted into the channel. For each cup region, a tessellated encapsulating bra cup is fitted therein. Each tessellated encapsulating bra cup includes a plurality of tiles. Respective tiles in the plurality of tiles that are further away from the cradle are larger in size than respective tiles in the plurality of tiles that are closer to the cradle. Each tessellated encapsulating bra cup has a generally concave first inner face and a generally convex first outer face. The tessellated encapsulating bra cups collectively contribute cantilevered support to the bra.

High impact and high support bras

Systems and methods for selecting processes to manufacture an object

In an aspect a system for selecting a plurality of entities to manufacture an object. A system includes a computing device. A computing device is configured to receive one or more files providing a design of an object to be manufactured. A computing device is configured to identify a first comprehensive process for manufacturing an object using a first exterior element. A computing device is configured to identify a second comprehensive process for manufacturing an object using a second exterior element. A computing device is configured to communicate a first comprehensive process and a second comprehensive process to one or more third parties. A computing device is configured to receive a first exterior element dataset and a second exterior element dataset. A computing device is configured to generate an objective function. A computing device is configured to provide a selection of a process.

Pad or cover systems for truck tailgates and the like

According to some illustrative embodiments, a novel and advantageous vehicle tailgate cover and/or pad system is provided. In the preferred embodiments, the vehicle tailgate cover and/or pad system is uniquely configured to provide a vehicle tailgate with a flat and padded surface. In some preferred embodiments, the vehicle tailgate cover system is fixed to a vehicle tailgate and has a base of rigid material, the base having a front surface that is substantially flat, and the base including at least one mounting through-hole for mounting the vehicle tailgate cover system to the vehicle tailgate with fasteners, and a padding layer attached to the base at the front surface of the base.

Modular mounting system with removable cross-bars and side panels for truck beds and the like

According to some illustrative embodiments, a modular mounting system for mounting accessories on vehicles includes: a) a plurality of support members, each of said plurality of support members having i) a lower upright planar member configured to extend downward along a peripheral wall around a vehicle bed, ii) a cross planar member extending laterally from the lower upright planar member and configured to extend across the peripheral wall around the vehicle bed, and iii) an upper upright planar member extending upwardly from the cross planar member and configured to extend upwardly above a height of the peripheral wall around the vehicle bed; and b) at least one of: i) a removable cross-bar removably supported by a plurality of said upper upright planar members; and ii) a removable side panel removably supported by a plurality of said upright planar members.

Multi-pane glass unit having seal with adhesive and gas-restrictive coating layer

An insulated glass unit (IGU) comprises a first pane of a transparent material and a second pane of a transparent material. The second pane is spaced apart from the first pane to define a cavity therebetween. At least one of a spacer and an array of stand-off members is disposed between the first and second panes to maintain separation therebetween. A first adhesive layer forms at least a portion of a gas-tight connection between the first pane and the second pane. A highly gas-restrictive coating is disposed over the adhesive layer, where the coating is an inorganic layer.

Geo-spatial-awareness-based monitoring, notification and maintenance for self service terminals

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for implementing a self-service terminal (“SST”) monitoring, notification and maintenance system. Embodiments of the proposed invention may simplify a task of locating an operational SST having a specific operational status and/or capability within a geographic area. Embodiments may automatically determine and monitor an operational status and/or capabilities of a SST. The operational status may include an operational status indicative of a SST that need servicing or repair. A location of a device used to submit a request for SST information may be automatically determined. Location, operational status and directions on how to locate a specific SST within a distance of the determined location may be transmitted in response to a request for SST information. The operational status of multiple SSTs within a geographic area may be monitored.