Abstract

Systems and related methods are provided for improving cognitive function of a wireless power system designer and simulate various aspects of a wireless power system as an aid in making design selections in a tradeoff environment. Various embodiment enable such improved cognitive function by providing machine instructions that generate various graphical user interfaces which enable the wireless power system designer to visualize, compare, select, and change a variety of independent and dependent variables pertaining to a plurality of potential wireless power systems, a plurality of potential diodes, and a plurality of potential coplanar striplines for use in a plurality of operational environments as desired by the wireless power system designer. Aspects of various embodiments display design constraint warnings thereby providing visual display of design space solutions that do not violate various design constraints.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
• G06T 11/20 - Drawing from basic elements, e.g. lines or circles
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• G06F 30/12 - Geometric CAD characterised by design entry means specially adapted for CAD, e.g. graphical user interfaces [GUI] specially adapted for CAD
• G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation

Abstract

A method for calibrating an acoustic calibration tank providing the tanks with reference hydrophones positioned along the tank. The tank is filled with a fluid at a known temperature and pressure. A calibrated reverse hydrophone is positioned in the tank, opposite one of the reference hydrophones. A known acoustic wave is created in the tank using the calibrated reverse hydrophone and the opposite reference hydrophone output is measured. Free field voltage sensitivity is computed for the reference hydrophone. This gives the calibration factor for the reference hydrophone. The calibrated reverse hydrophone can be repositioned. An iterative process can be utilized for the other reference hydrophones, and other known pressures and temperatures.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/52 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
• H04R 1/44 - Special adaptations for subaqueous use, e.g. for hydrophone
• G01S 15/04 - Systems determining presence of a target
• G01V 1/38 - Seismology; Seismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas

Abstract

Temperature detection systems and methods for detecting temperature of an object are provided. The system utilizes either a predetermined temperature reference by using a well-behaved and calibrated thermal camera with reliable internal temperature reference calibration or one or more calibrated temperature reference devices, such as a blackbody reference, in view of the camera. The system then determines temperature values for each pixel within the image based on mean and median reference temperatures determined from the predetermined temperature reference or the calibrated temperature reference devices and identifies any pixels in the image having a predetermined characteristics, such as those pixels having a temperature greater than the predetermined reference temperature or some other threshold, or, alternatively, pixels in a range of temperatures.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• G01J 5/52 - Radiation pyrometry using techniques specified in the subgroups below using comparison with reference sources, e.g. disappearing-filament pyrometer

Abstract

There is provided a device for mitigating physical shock to an object to which it is attached. The device includes a body having a through-bore extending from one end to another. A sliding mass is positioned within the bore hole such that it can slide within the through-bore. A first end cap is slidingly disposed in said body hollow volume at one end of the body, and a second end cap is slidingly disposed at the other. End cap and body combination is filled with a liquid. Responsive to an impact along the body axis, one of the end caps is partially displaced into the body and at least a portion of the liquid changes phase from a liquid phase to a vapor phase.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
• F16F 7/10 - Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers using inertia effect
• F16F 9/08 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid in a chamber with a flexible wall
• A42B 3/06 - Impact-absorbing shells, e.g. of crash helmets

Abstract

The embodiments are directed to an interface mount between a vehicle steering/control device and a mobile computer protective case. The interface mount has two sides. One side of the interface mount is attached to the vehicle steering/control device. The other side of the interface mount is attached to an AMPS hole pattern plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 13/04 - Initiating means actuated personally

Abstract

The disclosed embodiments are directed to enhancing insensitive munitions performance. Some of the embodiments employ an outgassing pad having unique geometrical configurations, compositions, and positioning. Other embodiments rely on using thermally-releasable components to foster billet expulsion. Additional embodiments combine both aspects into entire cook-off mitigation systems for insensitive munitions improvements.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 12/20 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type
• F42B 39/20 - Packages or ammunition having valves for pressure-equalising; Packages or ammunition having plugs for pressure release, e.g. meltable
• F42B 12/14 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type with shaped or hollow charge the symmetry axis of the hollow charge forming an angle with the longitudinal axis of the projectile
• F42B 39/14 - Explosion or fire protection arrangements on packages or ammunition
• F41A 17/16 - Cook-off prevention, i.e. prevention of spontaneous firing of a cartridge by chamber wall heat
• F42C 19/02 - Fuze bodies; Fuze housings

Abstract

A method includes providing a set of deep learning neural networks where no pair of deep learning neural networks within the set of deep learning neural networks produces a semantically equivalent output by design. An input to the set of deep learning neural networks is provided, where responsive to the input, one or more of the deep learning neural networks produces an output. The output of the deep learning neural networks is input into a case-based reasoning (CBR) system. The CBR system generates an output responsive to the input received by the CBR system if the input received by the CBR system is known by the CBR system. The output of the CBR system is then determined to be a correct/incorrect output. One of the deep learning neural networks is trained on the correct output if the correct output is specific to the particular deep learning neural network.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology

Abstract

The apparatus includes metal elongate plates shaped to be received through open ends of the aluminum extruded side walls found on munition containers. The extruded side walls provide excellent side support and overall rigidity to the containers. Each of the elongate plates has an end with an upper slot through which a chain Can slide, therein providing lateral support from a trailer's side rail to the load. Each of the elongate plates has a pronged end with a pair of prongs that projects further outward. The apparatus, in combination with conventional tractor trailer truck gear, functions to provide lateral and longitudinal support to a stack of containers.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 7/08 - Securing to vehicle floor or sides
• B60P 7/13 - Securing freight containers or forwarding containers on vehicles

Abstract

Methods fabricate an endothelialized myocardium usable for screening of a drug. A microfibrous hydrogel scaffold is manufactured with additive manufacturing that concurrently bioprints endothelial cells directly within the microfibrous hydrogel scaffold. A bioink is bioprinted into an arrangement of one or more microfibers. The bioink includes at least one crosslinking component and suspended endothelial cells. The crosslinking component or components are crosslinked to yield the microfibrous hydrogel scaffold having the endothelial cells embedded directly within. The microfibrous hydrogel scaffold is seeded with cardiomyocytes to yield the endothelialized myocardium with a controlled anisotropy. The endothelialized myocardium can be incubated until the endothelialized myocardium matures into spontaneously beating myocardial tissue having contractions aligned with the controlled anisotropy. The beating myocardial tissue can be used to screen a drug when the beating myocardial tissue is embedded within a microfluidic perfusion bioreactor.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 3/00 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus
• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing
• C12N 5/074 - Adult stem cells
• C12N 5/071 - Vertebrate cells or tissues, e.g. human cells or tissues
• C12M 3/06 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus with filtration, ultrafiltration, inverse osmosis or dialysis means
• C12N 5/077 - Mesenchymal cells, e.g. bone cells, cartilage cells, marrow stromal cells, fat cells or muscle cells
• C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means
• C12M 1/42 - Apparatus for the treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic wave

Abstract

The system and method taught herein allow a user to quickly determine how much inventory of a particular type is stored in nearby containers. Rather than inspect each container individually, a user need only scan the area for nearby containers. Each container will respond with its unique identifier and the number of items it contains.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 9/62 - Magazines having means for indicating the number of cartridges left in the magazine, e.g. last-round indicators
• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

Abstract

An artificial intelligence system and a method for its operation include rule bases established to maintain rules for respective knowledge domains. A network links the rule bases together. A first rule in every rule base references a second rule in another rule base via the network, and the network at least interconnects every first and second rule bases for which the first rule in the first rule base references the second rule in the second rule base. The artificial intelligence system is adapted to invoke a third one of the rules of a particular one of the rule bases in response to an input from a user of the artificial intelligence system, and this begins a chain invoking the rules of the rule bases via the network. The chain includes the first rule in one of the rule bases invoking the second rule in another one of the rule bases.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation
• G06F 16/242 - Query formulation

Abstract

A method removes defects in a dielectric layer, such as during fabrication of a device that emits light from hot electrons injected into an atomically two-dimensional material. An atomically two-dimensional material and the dielectric layer are adjoined. The dielectric layer is adapted to convey a variable electric field for modulating a wavelength of photons electronically emitted across a band structure of the atomically two-dimensional material. Laser pulses are strobed into the dielectric layer with sufficient cumulative energy to remove a majority of the defects in the dielectric layer without altering the atomically two-dimensional material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 33/00 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details thereof
• H01L 33/06 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details thereof characterised by the semiconductor bodies with a quantum effect structure or superlattice, e.g. tunnel junction within the light emitting region, e.g. quantum confinement structure or tunnel barrier
• H01L 33/26 - Materials of the light emitting region
• H01L 33/42 - Transparent materials

Abstract

According to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive test method, heat is externally applied to an electrochemical “trigger” test cell via a heating element that receives electrical current from a power supply that is characterized by approximately the same impedance as the trigger test cell. For instance, the power supply and the trigger cell can be same or similar cells. The trigger test cell is proximate “propagation-vulnerable” test cells in a cell pack. Because of the impedance-matching between the power supply and the trigger test cell, the ensuing propagative behavior is at least substantially attributable to the short-circuit current failure of the trigger cell as brought about by the externally applied heat. The energy and/or power characterizing the power supply's current at least approximately equates to the energy and/or power characterizing the trigger test cell's short circuit current. Exemplary inventive testing is propitiously representative of real-world propagative failure events.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• G01R 31/374 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with means for correcting the measurement for temperature or ageing

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a multilayered obstructed brokered network routing and data repackaging system, sometimes referred to as a MOB HUB. The MOB HUB is configured to communicate with a mission computer on a vehicle. At least one mobile computer is configured to communicate with the MOB HUB.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communication

Abstract

A mooring system comprising: a ballast platform; and a chain comprising a plurality of links that are pivotally connected to each other via parallel pivot pins such that the chain is configured to not rotate about a vertical axis that is orthogonal to axes of rotation of the pivot pins, wherein the chain has proximal and distal ends, and wherein the proximal end is attached to a top of the ballast platform and the distal end is configured to be attached to a buoyant object.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 39/02 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements; Apparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by displacement of masses
• B63B 21/20 - Adaptations of chains, ropes, hawsers, or the like, or of parts thereof

Abstract

An autonomous sensor that includes a snap-through buckling beam, a proof mass, an ultra-low-power microcontroller unit, a wireless transmitter, a power management unit, and a power storage unit. The snap-through buckling beam produces mechanical energy. The proof mass is attached to the snap-through buckling beam. The proof mass transfers mechanical energy to two piezoelectric transducers that convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy and produce an output signal. The ultra-low-power microcontroller unit converts the output signal into output data. The wireless transmitter transfers the output data to an external device. The power management unit provides the electrical energy to the ultra-low-power microcontroller unit and the wireless transmitter. The power storage unit is rechargeable, stores electrical energy from the two piezoelectric transducers, and non-replaceable. The autonomous sensor simultaneously harvests energy and measures vibrations in an external environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements
• H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
• F03G 7/08 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for recovering energy derived from swinging, rolling, pitching, or like movements, e.g. from the vibrations of a machine

Abstract

A method for using a graphene field-effect transistor (GFET) as a reconfigurable circuit, the method comprising the following steps: depositing a liquid dielectric over a graphene channel of the GFET; applying an activation energy via a first electric field across the liquid dielectric and the graphene channel to electrochemically produce chemical species within the liquid dielectric such that the chemical species accumulate at, and molecularly bond with, the graphene channel thereby decreasing a conductivity of the graphene channel; and applying a deactivation energy via a second electric field of opposite polarity to the first electric field to remove interaction between the chemical species and the graphene channel to increase the conductivity of the graphene channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 29/06 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the shapes, relative sizes, or dispositions of the semiconductor regions
• H01G 7/06 - Capacitors in which the capacitance is varied by non-mechanical means; Processes of their manufacture having a dielectric selected for the variation of its permitivity with applied voltage, i.e. ferroelectric capacitors
• H01G 4/04 - Liquid dielectrics
• H01L 29/16 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the materials of which they are formed including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only elements of Group IV of the Periodic System in uncombined form

Abstract

A method for reducing bias drift in electrical-mechanical systems sensor such as an accelerometer is provided. The method includes the steps of arranging at least one accelerometer in a chamber and initiating a plurality of temperature cycle sets. Each temperature cycle set has a minimum temperature, a maximum temperature, and a ramp rate. The conditioning method monitors the accelerometers until a bias drift is stabilized within a desired bias drift range. The minimum temperature and the maximum temperature limit a temperature range in which the accelerometer is cycled. Use of temperature limiting can quickly accelerate stabilization of the bias drift while also reducing degradation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01P 21/00 - Testing or calibrating of apparatus or devices covered by the other groups of this subclass
• G01P 15/08 - Measuring acceleration; Measuring deceleration; Measuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces with conversion into electric or magnetic values

Abstract

A line-cutter apparatus capable of being mounted on a tow cable is provided. A body is formed from two releasably coupled housings having a central bore when combined. A plurality of longitudinal grooves are formed in the body that divide the body into a respective plurality of longitudinal segments. Guard portions on the body correspond to the longitudinal segments. The body has fin portions that correspond to the longitudinal segments. Blades corresponding to the segments are received within the body and have a cutting edge that protrudes into one respective passageway of a longitudinal segment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 21/66 - Equipment specially adapted for towing underwater objects or vessels, e.g. fairings for tow-cables
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

A modular porous swale. The modular porous swale may comprise a porous concrete block and filtration joint. The porous concrete block may snugly fit within a trench having a lower portion filled with an absorption media. The absorption media may include gravel, activated alumina, bone char, or an activated alumina and bone char mixture. The porous concrete block may have a top surface inwardly-sloped to a nadir. The filtration joint may be disposed within the porous concrete block and along the nadir. The liner may cover one or more sides of the porous concrete block. The perforated pipe may be located within the absorption media. The filtration joint may substantially align above a portion of the perforated pipe when the modular porous swale is installed within the trench.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03F 1/00 - Methods, systems, or installations for draining-off sewage or storm water
• C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
• E02B 11/00 - Drainage of soil, e.g. for agricultural purposes
• C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
• B01D 15/10 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features
• B01D 39/14 - Other self-supporting filtering material
• E01C 11/22 - Gutters; Kerbs
• C02F 103/00 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated

Abstract

A method for making a cyanate ester resin includes reacting an arylorganometallic agent with a phosphorous halide in a solvent forming methoxy functionalized triphenylphosphines with one to six meta-methoxy groups. The methoxy functionalized triphenylphosphines with one to six meta-methoxy groups are reacted with an oxidizing agent forming a methoxy functionalized triphenylphosphine oxide including one to six meta-methoxy groups. The methoxy functionalized triphenylphosphine oxide is reacted with a dealkylating agent forming a hydroxy substituted triphenylphosphineoxide including one to six meta-hydroxyl groups. The hydroxy substituted triphenylphosphineoxide is reacted with cyanating reagent and a base forming a substituted triphenylphosphine oxide including one to six meta-cyanate groups. The substituted triphenylphosphine oxide is polymerized forming the cyanate ester resin.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/02 - Polymeric products of isocyanates or isothiocyanates of isocyanates or isothiocyanates only
• C07F 9/50 - Organo-phosphines

Abstract

A launcher includes an impulse cylinder connected to a launch tube. An impulse piston, disposed within the impulse cylinder has a water side and an air side. The water side is in fluid communication with the launch tube. The air side is in fluid connection with a high pressure air source. A shaft connects a hydraulic cylinder is to the impulse cylinder. The shaft connects a hydraulic piston to the impulse piston. A control valve is connected to the hydraulic cylinder and controls movement of the hydraulic piston, which in turn controls movement of the impulse piston. Upon launch, the control valve allows movement of the hydraulic piston which allows movement of the impulse piston, providing water behind a projectile.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41F 3/10 - Rocket or torpedo launchers for marine torpedoes from below the surface of the water
• F41F 3/07 - Underwater launching-apparatus

Abstract

The invention is a modular, flexible, thermal, insulating, multilayered enclosure utilizing membrane distillation technology. The enclosure has a heat conducting layer, an insulation layer, and a layer of hydrophobic, polymeric hollow fiber membranes between the insulation layer and conductive layer. The enclosure is wrapped around a heat exhaust to absorb and transfer heat to the hollow fiber membranes to facilitate membrane distillation enabling production of potable water.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 61/36 - Pervaporation; Membrane distillation; Liquid permeation
• B01D 63/02 - Hollow fibre modules
• C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
• C02F 103/08 - Seawater, e.g. for desalination

Abstract

A junctional tourniquet apparatus and related methods of use. An exemplary tourniquet has an inverted cone shape, wherein a narrower end has a mushroom shaped base that is pressed against a compression target and a broader end has a plurality of pass-through slots for straps. Another exemplary tourniquet has a broad plate component and a handle component. The handle component has a mushroom shaped base on a first end and a handle on a second end. The handle component passes through the center of the plate component with threads that allow the handle component to compress a target by twisting the handle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/132 - Tourniquets

Abstract

Provided is a radar and communications enhanced sail for a sailboat, sail ship, or sail drone. The sail includes a first sail section comprising an active communication system, a second sail section comprising a passive communication system, or a combination thereof. The active communication system includes an antenna array (transceiver) and a software-defined radio (SDR), while the passive communication system comprises a reflective panel or sections and/or array of reflector panels or sections. The active system utilizes its SDR and transceiver to communicate back and forth with an onshore SDR and transceiver to provide information as necessary. The passive system receives a radar signal via the reflective material on the sail and reflects the signal back at the radar, which produces a radar cross section indicating that there is an object (in this case the sailboat) in the ocean.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63H 9/067 - Sails characterised by their construction or manufacturing process
• H04B 1/00 - TRANSMISSION - Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
• H01Q 15/14 - Reflecting surfaces; Equivalent structures

Abstract

A method and system for multipulse-pulse position modulation optical transmission that includes selecting a multipulse-pulse position modulation having a symbol alphabet having an upper-bound symbol alphabet size, and determining, based on at least one transmission characteristic associated with a transmitter, a subset of symbols of the selected symbol alphabet capable of being transmitted by the transmitter, the subset of symbols having a set of binary codewords. The method and system may include identifying two-symbol concatenation of binary codewords in the set of binary codewords, calculating a cross correlation of binary codeword in the set of binary code words through every two-symbol concatenation, determining a set of one or more acceptable codeword combinations by eliminating a portion of two-symbol concatenation of codewords corresponding to overlapping peaks in the respective calculated cross correlations, and transmitting, by the transmitter via an optical communication channel, information encoded based on the determined acceptable codeword combinations.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/524 - Pulse modulation
• H04L 7/00 - Arrangements for synchronising receiver with transmitter

Abstract

An endotracheal tube stabilization device comprising an endotracheal tube holder with an elongated generally tubular body and a bite block, a removable rotating wing plate on said endotracheal tube holder, and a strap assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes

Abstract

Exemplary inventive practice replicatively tests the effects of cleaning processes applied to marine hulls coated with biofouling-control substances. A sample (e.g., antifouling-coated panel) is coupled with a trolley that is linearly moveable via trolley wheels upon two parallel tracks provided along the length of an open rectangular box-shaped tank, partially filled with natural or artificial seawater. The cleaning element (e.g., brush bristles) points vertically upward in a stationary position atop a motorized cleaning unit installed proximate the bottom of the tank. In accordance with the trolley's horizontal movement, and while the sample and cleaning element are immersed in seawater, the sample traverses the cleaning element in a contactual manner that mimics underwater cleaning dynamics for a hull surface. Using sensory data, seawater portions are evaluated to relate the cleaning instrumentation and operation to the nature and degree of biocides and chemicals that, concomitant the cleaning, are released into the seawater.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 59/00 - Hull protection specially adapted for vessels; Cleaning devices specially adapted for vessels
• B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools, brushes, or analogous members
• G01N 33/18 - Water
• B08B 1/02 - Cleaning travelling work, e.g. a web or articles on a conveyor
• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
• G01P 3/00 - Measuring linear or angular speed; Measuring differences of linear or angular speeds

Abstract

A pair of vector sensors are provided and mounted orthogonally to each other. Each vector sensor includes a central structural member having a first end and a second end. The central structural member has four symmetric arms oriented at 90° to each other. A crystalline plate is attached perpendicular to a distal end of each arm of the central structural member. The first end of each vector sensor is embedded in a socket of a proof mass. The second end of each vector sensor is embedded in an aperture of a cubic base.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01P 15/09 - Measuring acceleration; Measuring deceleration; Measuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces with conversion into electric or magnetic values by piezo-electric pick-up
• H01L 41/18 - Selection of materials for piezo-electric or electrostrictive elements
• G01P 15/08 - Measuring acceleration; Measuring deceleration; Measuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces with conversion into electric or magnetic values

Abstract

A torque meter shaft that includes a hollow tube, a ring with ring tabs, the ring enveloping the hollow tube, a shaft with shaft tabs and a deformable section, the shaft disposed within the hollow tube such that the ring tabs and the shaft tabs correspond forming an inter-locking non-contact fit, and a first spline coupling and a second spline coupling. The first spline coupling communicates with an engine such that torque from the engine is transferred to the deformable section and elastically deforms when torque is applied to the first spline coupling and the shaft tabs change radial position relative to the position of the ring tabs such that relative change in torque can be measured, and when torque results in creating a shaft deformation that passes the material yield point, the ring tabs and shaft tabs contact each other, and the ring tabs are pushed back into a new position that compensates for the shaft deformation allowing the engine to maintain its full power capacity.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 3/04 - Rotary-transmission dynamometers wherein the torque-transmitting element comprises a torsionally-flexible shaft

Abstract

A system for augmenting 360-degree aspect monostatic radar cross section of an aircraft. The system may comprise a pair of pods mountable on opposing wing tips of an aircraft and each having a pod housing with an elongate body tapering forwardly to a nose and rearwardly to a tail. Each pod may comprise a forward SDL disposed within the nose, a rear SDL disposed within the tail, and a pair of mid-body SDLs disposed within a mid-section of the pod housing. The SDLs may be arranged within the pods to reflect radiation and provide coverage around the aircraft over a region of about 360 azimuth degrees. Each SDL may comprise radar absorbing material located on an interior reflective surface, and portions of the elongate bodies may be constructed of radome material. The SDLs may be Luneburg lens having diameters of at least approximately 8-inches.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
• G01S 13/933 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of aircraft or spacecraft
• G01S 13/75 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems using transponders powered from received waves, e.g. using passive transponders
• H01Q 15/08 - Refracting or diffracting devices, e.g. lens, prism formed of solid dielectric material
• H01Q 15/23 - Combinations of reflecting surfaces with refracting or diffracting devices
• G01S 7/02 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group

Abstract

Exemplary practice of the present invention provides a magnetostrictive actuator characterized by linear force output and uniform magnetic biasing. A center bias magnet combined with a flux transfer tube produces a uniform magnetic bias down the length of a magnetostrictive component. Depending on the inventive embodiment, the magnetostrictive component may include one magnetostrictive element or a pair of collinear magnetostrictive elements. A center bias magnet, in combination with a flux transfer tube, drives magnetic flux through the magnetostrictive component (e.g., a series of magnetostrictive rods) in opposite directions, while surrounding drive coils apply flux in the same direction through the magnetostrictive component. The net response is substantially linear with respect to the drive coil current. The flux transfer tube applies distributed magnetic flux to the magnetostrictive component at a rate that ensures uniform magnetic flux density down the length of the magnetostrictive component.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 41/12 - Magnetostrictive elements
• H01L 41/06 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details thereof - Details of magnetostrictive elements
• H02N 2/04 - Constructional details

Abstract

An adjustable antenna is provided with a linear central support defining a helical axis, and first and second support disks extending radially outward from the central support. The support disks are rotatable around the central support and the second support disk is translatable along the linear central support. An antenna element is coupled to the first and second support disks to define a helical path around the central support between the first and second support disks. An adjustment component is capable of translating one of the first and second support disks along the linear central support and of rotating at least one of the support disks around the central support to change the helical pitch of the antenna element.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 1/36 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella
• H01Q 11/08 - Helical antennas
• H01Q 3/12 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical relative movement between primary active elements and secondary devices of antennas or antenna systems

Abstract

A computer implemented method is provided for in-flight trajectory steering a vehicle by an optimal path to either a preplanned or in-flight commanded destination. The method includes incorporating realistic environmental physical constants; setting initial angle of attack (AoA) and initial AoA rate; incrementing flight AoA; measuring operation parameters; establishing a flight trajectory; calculating an optimal trajectory; comparing flight trajectories; and commanding flight control. The plurality of physical constants include for gravity and atmospheric conditions, the latter typically provided in tabular form, the flight AoA increments from the initial AoA and any prior increments. The plurality of operation parameters of the vehicle includes pressure, velocity and flight path angle. The flight trajectory denotes the path of the vehicle to its destination based on the operation parameters using the physical constants. The optimal trajectory is based on with altitude (based on physical constants) and velocity (based on measured operation parameters) of the vehicle. The flight trajectory is compared to the optimal trajectory as a steering correction by altering the flight AoA. The vehicle's flight control involves executing the steering correction at the flight AoA.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41G 7/30 - Command link guidance systems
• F41G 7/34 - Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles based on predetermined target position data
• G05D 1/10 - Simultaneous control of position or course in three dimensions
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
• G05D 1/12 - Target-seeking control
• G06F 17/17 - Function evaluation by approximation methods, e.g. interpolation or extrapolation, smoothing or least mean square method

Abstract

A stamping apparatus is provided for producing an ammunition tray from metal sheet template with interleaving parallel cutouts in conjunction with a shop press. The apparatus includes upper and lower tray dies, upper and lower binders, and a pair of bolsters. Each die has opposite external and internal sides. The external side has a depression pocket. The internal side has a die impression to shape the template. Each binder has a cavity. The tray dies are disposed between the binders. The bolsters are disposed for engaging the shop press to apply compressive force. Each bolster correspondingly inserts through the cavity and into the depression pocket. The template is disposed between lower and upper internal sides of respective the dies. The shop press applies compression to the bolsters for stamping the template by the dies into the ammunition tray.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21D 28/14 - Dies
• B21D 35/00 - Combined processes according to methods covered by groups
• B21D 53/00 - Making other particular articles

Abstract

The embodiments are directed to firing trains. The disclosed firing trains include an insensitive acceptor pellet having a proximal end, a distal end, and a plurality of relative percent theoretical maximum density (TMD) zones from the proximal end to the distal end. A donor pellet is adjacent to the insensitive acceptor pellet and is configured to initiate the insensitive acceptor pellet.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42C 19/08 - Primers; Detonators
• F42B 12/20 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type

Abstract

The subject matter of the instant invention relates to methods of enhancing harvesting of phages against a targeted host bacteria, as well as methods of identifying phages likely to have an enhanced propensity to infect and kill an infectious pathogenic bacteria in vivo, from samples comprising phages. The invention also relates to phage libraries, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment, and phage-based diagnostic methods and methods of detecting bacteria related thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 35/76 - Viruses; Subviral particles; Bacteriophages
• C12N 7/00 - Viruses, e.g. bacteriophages; Compositions thereof; Preparation or purification thereof

Abstract

The embodiments are directed to methods of initiating insensitive explosive formulations. The disclosed methods include positioning a donor explosive pellet adjacent to an insensitive acceptor explosive pellet having a plurality of relative percent theoretical maximum density (TMD) zones. The insensitive acceptor explosive pellet is adjacent to an insensitive explosive fill. Upon donor explosive pellet initiation, the donor explosive pellet provides a shock stimulus to the insensitive acceptor explosive pellet, which initiates the insensitive acceptor explosive pellet, causing a detonation wave to be driven through the plurality of relative percent TMD zones and into the insensitive explosive fill.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42C 19/08 - Primers; Detonators

Abstract

A thermocouple (TC) protection gauge may guard TCs from flying debris and fragments in an explosive environment or demanding commercial environments. The gauge may contain multiple co-located TCs. By using the protection gauge, the survivability of the TCs is significantly increased and allows for a longer time frame of data collection. Temperature data is acquired from multiple TCs that are experiencing approximately the same gas temperature and gas velocity. The temperature data may be used to reconstruct the real gas temperature of a dynamic event. Each of the TCs has a different diameter and therefore has a different time resolved temperature trace. The individual temperature traces may be used to extrapolate the real gas temperature using, for example, a reconstruction algorithm.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01K 1/08 - Protective devices, e.g. casings
• G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
• H01L 35/02 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details thereof - Details
• G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
• H01L 35/30 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details thereof operating with Peltier or Seebeck effect only characterised by the heat-exchanging means at the junction
• H01L 35/32 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details thereof operating with Peltier or Seebeck effect only characterised by the structure or configuration of the cell or thermocouple forming the device

Abstract

A high-speed imaging system for capturing images of flow created by initiation of energetic material includes a lens collector disposed in a protective shield. The protective shield helps protect the lens collector from damage due to the blast event. The lens connector is connected to an incoherent optical fiber bundle made of a bundle of coherent fiber bundles. The incoherent optical fiber bundle creates scrambled images that are relayed to a high-speed camera. A computer connected to the high-speed camera unscrambles the scrambled images to reproduce the images of the flow.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/06 - Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings formed by bundles of fibres the relative position of the fibres being the same at both ends, e.g. for transporting images
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras

Abstract

Methods for synthesizing in situ two energetic compounds. A first energetic compound being characterized by a first local structure that features metal centers bound by 1-tetrazole, 4-cyanobenzene and azide molecules, while a second energetic compound is characterized by a second local structure that features metal centers bound by 1-methyltetrazole and azide molecules. Both energetic compounds may further be characterized as crystalline coordination polymers (CPs).

IPC Classes  ?

• C07F 1/08 - Copper compounds

Abstract

The disclosed embodiments are directed to enhancing insensitive munitions performance. Some of the embodiments employ an outgassing pad having unique geometrical configurations, compositions, and positioning. Other embodiments rely on using thermally-releasable components to foster billet expulsion. Additional embodiments combine both aspects into entire cook-off mitigation systems for insensitive munitions improvements.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 12/20 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type
• F42B 39/14 - Explosion or fire protection arrangements on packages or ammunition
• F42B 39/20 - Packages or ammunition having valves for pressure-equalising; Packages or ammunition having plugs for pressure release, e.g. meltable
• F41A 17/16 - Cook-off prevention, i.e. prevention of spontaneous firing of a cartridge by chamber wall heat
• F42C 19/02 - Fuze bodies; Fuze housings

Abstract

A method is provided for detecting a biological analyte in a medium. The method includes enclosing a catalyst in an encapsulate that includes an associated binder; adding reactants to the medium, followed by adding the encapsulate that contains the encapsulate to the medium. In response to presence of the analyte in the medium, the binder attaches to the analyte and opens the encapsulate to release the catalyst. The catalyst accelerates chemical change of the reactants into products. The method continues by detecting the products to register presence of the analyte.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/543 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor with an insoluble carrier for immobilising immunochemicals

Abstract

A computer-implemented method is provided for detecting a target amidst clutter by a radar system able to transmit an electromagnetic signal, receive first and second echoes respectively from the target and the clutter, and process the echoes. The method includes determining signal convolution matrix for the target and a target return phase, clutter amplitude by spatial correlation matrix of clutter, clutter correlation matrix, receive noise power; querying whether the clutter moves as a motion condition if satisfied and as a stationary condition otherwise; calculating signal convolution matrix and target return phase from the signal convolution matrix and the target return phase for target motion; querying whether the target has range migration as a migration condition if satisfied and as a non-migration condition otherwise; and forming a target detector for the radar. The motion condition further includes calculating signal convolution matrix from clutter motion, clutter range migration matrix from the clutter motion, and interference correlation matrix. The stationary condition further includes calculating the interference correlation. The migration condition further includes calculating range migration matrix from the target motion.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/41 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section

Abstract

An alanine criticality accident dosimeter comprising at least two alanine pellets and at least two alanine pellets enhanced with moderator, and each pair of alanine pellet and enhanced alanine pellet is covered with a neutron filer or a photon filter. An improved method to determine radiation dose of a subject after an accident by measuring alanine pellets from a criticality accident dosimeter with neutron sensitivity, and improved discrimination between photon and neutron dose contributions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01T 1/04 - Chemical dosimeters

Abstract

A portable and collapsible apparatus for holding fiducial markers has a first section that includes a frame, an opposite second side, a first panel attached to the first frame and fiducial markers attached to the first panel. The apparatus includes a second section pivotably attached to the first section and a second frame, an opposite second side, a second panel member attached to the second frame and fiducial markers attached to the second panel. The apparatus is configurable to a closed state by pivoting the first section and second section toward each other where the rear sides of the first frame and second frame contact each other. The apparatus is configurable to an opened state by pivoting the first section and second section away from each other. In the opened state, the first section and second section are vertically oriented with respect to a surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05G 1/28 - Measuring or recording actual exposure time; Counting number of exposures; Measuring required exposure time
• A61B 50/22 - Racks
• G01N 23/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and forming images of the material
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges

Abstract

A self-supervised machine-learning system identifies whether an intermittent signal is present. The system includes a receiver, an encoding neural network, a decoding neural network, and a gating neural network. The receiver detects radiation and from the detected radiation generates a sampled sequence including sampled values describing the intermittent signal and noise. The encoding neural network is trained to compress each window over the sampled sequence into a respective context vector having a fixed dimension less than an incoming dimension of the window. The decoding neural network is trained to decompress the respective context vector for each window into an interim sequence describing the intermittent signal while suppressing the noise. The gating neural network is trained to produce a confidence sequence from a sigmoidal output based on the interim sequence. Despite the noise, the confidence sequence identifies whether the intermittent signal is present in each sampled value in the sampled sequence.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
• G01S 7/02 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
• G01S 7/41 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods related to improving environmental protection and waste collection from application of deposition material using portable systems that are easier for operators to use on surfaces such as ship hulls are provided. Embodiments include a portable and repositionable deposition material applicator enclosure and application system for applying deposition material on a substrate employing non-adherent deposition material waste removal and selective enclosure coupling and decoupling structures or systems employing magnetic and suction or differential pressure based forces.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 14/30 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material comprising enclosures close to, or in contact with, the object to be sprayed and surrounding or confining the discharged spray or jet but not the object to be sprayed
• B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent material; Recovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
• B05D 1/12 - Applying particulate materials
• B05D 1/06 - Applying particulate materials

Abstract

A method and system is provided for estimating and compensating for gyro bias in gyro-stabilized systems. The method includes comparing an output of a gyroscope to a reference measurement; estimating a bias of the gyroscope based on the comparison using a Kalman filter; and adjusting a control output of the gyro-stabilized system with the estimated bias to maintain a position of the gyro-stabilized system.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 19/5776 - Signal processing not specific to any of the devices covered by groups
• G01C 19/72 - Gyrometers using the Sagnac effect, i.e. rotation-induced shifts between counter-rotating electromagnetic beams with counter-rotating light beams in a passive ring, e.g. fibre laser gyrometers

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for schedule deconfliction to enhance cooperation among heterogeneous teams of autonomous agents in situations where communication is severely limited. A dynamic scheduling framework, referred to herein as the Generous Agent Algorithm (GAA), organically deconflicts redundant service tasks as agents from distinct teams come into conflict and discover one another. Individual agents within a localized area can communicate their schedules to one another. Using the GAA, the agents propose modified schedules, vacating their most costly task from their schedules, while simultaneously augmenting their schedules with another agent's vacated task. The action taken by an agent does not increase an agent's makespan beyond the time set by that agent's team. Thus, the methods and systems, ensure that schedule alterations are done without degrading a team's global makespan.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 9/48 - Program initiating; Program switching, e.g. by interrupt
• G06F 9/50 - Allocation of resources, e.g. of the central processing unit [CPU]
• G06F 9/52 - Program synchronisation; Mutual exclusion, e.g. by means of semaphores
• G06F 9/38 - Concurrent instruction execution, e.g. pipeline, look ahead

Abstract

A secure communication network includes interconnected switches including a source switch, a destination switch, and an intermediate switch. Packets are transferred over the secure communication network from a start node to an end node. The source switch replaces an original payload of each packet with an encrypted payload that combines the original payload and a respective random pad for the packet. The source switch then discards the respective random pad. The source and intermediate switches forward each packet toward the destination switch. The destination switch replaces the encrypted payload of each packet with a decrypted payload, which combines the encrypted payload and the respective random pad so as to match the original payload, discards the respective random pad, and transmits the packet with the decrypted payload to the end node. A controller sends the respective random pad for each packet to the source and destination switches via secure management links.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols

Abstract

A Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) is provided to receive a coherent input photon in an initial pointer state along an emission direction for producing a continuous variable “faux qubit” in a magic state. The MZI apparatus includes first and second ports, first and second beam-splitters, first and second mirrors, and a modular interaction operator. The emitter produces an input coherent photon in an initial pointer state along an emission direction. The first and second ports are respectively disposed parallel and perpendicular to the emission direction. The first port has a detector. The first beam-splitter is disposed collinearly with the emission direction. The second beam-splitter is disposed between the first and second ports in parallel to and offset from the emission direction. The input photon reflects from the mirrors. Each beam-splitter either passes through or else reflects the input photon. A Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) is provided to receive a coherent input photon in an initial pointer state along an emission direction for producing a continuous variable “faux qubit” in a magic state. The MZI apparatus includes first and second ports, first and second beam-splitters, first and second mirrors, and a modular interaction operator. The emitter produces an input coherent photon in an initial pointer state along an emission direction. The first and second ports are respectively disposed parallel and perpendicular to the emission direction. The first port has a detector. The first beam-splitter is disposed collinearly with the emission direction. The second beam-splitter is disposed between the first and second ports in parallel to and offset from the emission direction. The input photon reflects from the mirrors. Each beam-splitter either passes through or else reflects the input photon. The first mirror is disposed from the first and second beam-splitters respectively perpendicular and parallel to the emission direction. The second mirror is disposed from the first and second beam-splitters respectively collinearly with and perpendicular to the emission direction. The modular interaction operator is disposed between the first mirror and the second beam-splitter for measuring interaction therebetween to thereby generate a post-selected magic state photon. Further embodiments include an actuator that translates the first mirror diagonally to and from the beam-splitters to set coupling strength. Additional embodiments enable a phase angle shift between the first beam-splitter and the first mirror.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02F 1/225 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour by interference in an optical waveguide structure
• G01B 9/02 - Interferometers

Abstract

A wideband antenna transmits and/or receives electromagnetic radiation. The wideband antenna includes a feedline, a first dielectric layer, a via, a driven patch, a second dielectric layer, and a parasitic patch. The feedline couples a radiofrequency signal and an element of the wideband antenna. The first dielectric layer is between the feedline and the driven patch. The via couples the radiofrequency signal of the feedline through the first dielectric layer. The driven patch couples between the electromagnetic radiation and the radiofrequency signal of the via. The second dielectric layer has a low dielectric constant of less than 1.3. The parasitic patch is electrically isolated from the driven patch by the second dielectric layer between the driven patch and the parasitic patch. The parasitic patch electromagnetically couples with the driven patch and the electromagnetic radiation to produce a wideband frequency response of the wideband antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/40 - Circuits
• H01Q 21/06 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart
• H01Q 3/30 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase
• H01Q 9/04 - Resonant antennas
• H01Q 1/22 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
• H04B 1/44 - Transmit/receive switching
• H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas; Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure
• H01Q 3/36 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters
• H04B 1/401 - Circuits for selecting or indicating operating mode

Abstract

Provided is a firearm cartridge chamber with a relief feature that traps a portion of a cartridge case within the cartridge chamber when fired. The relief feature causes the cartridge case to deform within the chamber, wherein it optionally separates into a forward section and a rearward section. The deformed case remains trapped after firing, preventing extraction of the fired case and the chambering or firing of any subsequent cartridges, thereby causing a firearm malfunction. The cartridge chamber can distinguish between higher and lower pressure cartridges by allowing for normal firing and function with blank training ammunition while also facilitating localized deformation of the cartridge case when firing standard ammunition that includes one or more projectiles. The inventive chamber prevents more than one higher pressure round from firing while allowing lower pressure or training rounds to fire without limitation, which aids in enhanced safety during training exercises.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 17/34 - Magazine safeties
• F41A 21/12 - Cartridge chambers; Chamber liners

Abstract

The present invention relates to electric drivetrain kits for converting all-terrain vehicles into hybrid or electric vehicles. In exemplary embodiments, a conversion kit replaces an existing standard single motor and transmission drive system with a dual set-up including a motor for each rear wheel and a split transmission that houses two sets of gear reduction components in a single housing or an all-wheel configuration with two transmission sets (front and rear). Dual output shafts in each transmission set drive the wheels independently to provide the torque needed as required and demanded by each wheel. System electronics send signals to the motors and other components to manage the system and independently control each wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 6/40 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the assembly or relative disposition of components
• B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
• B60K 6/52 - Driving a plurality of drive axles, e.g. four-wheel drive
• B60W 20/10 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand
• B60S 11/00 - Vehicle modifications for receiving separate lifting, supporting, or manoeuvring devices
• B60L 50/16 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by engine-driven generators, e.g. generators driven by combustion engines with provision for separate direct mechanical propulsion

Abstract

The invention relates to a liquid air energy storage system. The storage system includes a cryocooler, a dewar, and a Sterling engine. The cryocooler cools a tip of a cold head to cryogenic temperatures, the cryocooler further includes a heat sink to reject heat from the cryocooler and a cold head that protrudes into a dewar through a cryocooler cavity, the cold head to condense ambient air to create liquified air in the dewar. The dewar holds the liquified air at low temperatures, the dewar having the cryocooler cavity and a Stirling cavity. The Stirling engine drives an electric generator, the Stirling engine further including a cold finger protruding into the dewar through the Stirling cavity, the cold finger to move the liquified air from the dewar to a Stirling heat sink; the Stirling heat sink to expand the liquified air; and the electric generator to generate output electricity.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02G 1/057 - Regenerators
• F02G 1/055 - Heaters or coolers
• F17C 7/04 - Discharging liquefied gases with change of state, e.g. vaporisation
• F17C 9/04 - Recovery of thermal energy

Abstract

A fiber optic cable clamp has two identical halves that snap together forming the clamp. The clamp can be made of thermoplastic materials and designed to permit stacking of multiple clamps without damaging the cables.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
• F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
• G02B 6/36 - Mechanical coupling means

Abstract

A non-rotary joint for connecting a static component to a rotatable component includes an adapter on a rotatable part. A motor is joined to rotate the rotatable part. A connector is joined to the static component. The connector can be moved by an actuator from a first position joined with the adapter to a second position positioned away from the adapter. A controller is joined to control the motor and the actuator. The controller signals the actuator to move to the second position when the motor is activated and signals the actuator to move to the first position when said motor is deactivated. In a practical embodiment, the non-rotary joint makes a connection between a static signal carrier and a cable on a winch drum.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/36 - Mechanical coupling means
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• H02G 1/06 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for laying cables, e.g. laying apparatus on vehicle

Abstract

Systems and methods for part prioritization in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a method for determining part priorities. The method includes steps for receiving part data for a set of one or more parts, the part data includes part failure data and part repair data, computing predicted lifecycle data based on the received part data, determining failure impact data based on the received part data, and generating an output based on the predicted lifecycle data and the failure impact data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project management, e.g. organising, planning, scheduling or allocating time, human or machine resources; Enterprise planning; Organisational models
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
• G06N 7/00 - Computer systems based on specific mathematical models
• G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
• G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications

Abstract

A microcapacitor array for providing artificial muscles is described. The microcapacitor array includes a dielectric body with electrode chambers, positive electrodes in positive electrode chambers, the positive electrodes being connected by a first set of channels in the dielectric frame; negative electrodes in negative electrode chambers, the negative electrodes being connected by a second set of channels in the dielectric frame. The first and second set of channels are arranged so that application of a voltage differential between the positive electrodes and the negative electrodes generates an attractive force between each set of adjacent positive and negative electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
• B25J 9/12 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements electric

Abstract

The invention relates to quick acting interfaces that allow for easier transportation and maintenance of precision rifles. Embodiments include an interface with an engaging segment and a receiving segment that engage one another and lock together. The engaging segment may have a series of connective bearings that fit into indentations inside the receiving segment. Embodiments allow a firearm to be modulated such that a barrel of the firearm may be disassembled without the need of any specialized equipment and reassembled without impacting the firearm's accuracy or reliability. Embodiments are scalable such that multiple interfaces can be used to adjust the total length of the firearm barrel.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 21/48 - Barrel mounting means, e.g. releasable mountings for replaceable barrels

Abstract

A lift based acoustic source is towable in an undersea environment by a towing vessel. A controller provides a combined lift control signal and an acoustic source signal. A control cable is joined between the towing vessel and a towed depressor having an active lift control system. The combined signal is used to control the towed depressor active lift control system. The towed depressor lift fluctuates in response to the source signal to generate the undersea acoustic signal. A hydrophone or hydrophone array can be provided for measuring the generated acoustic signal for feedback and monitoring.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 1/38 - Seismology; Seismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas
• B63B 21/66 - Equipment specially adapted for towing underwater objects or vessels, e.g. fairings for tow-cables
• G01V 1/18 - Receiving elements, e.g. seismometer, geophone
• B63G 8/39 - Arrangements of sonic watch equipment, e.g. low-frequency, sonar
• G01V 1/133 - Generating seismic energy using fluidic driving means, e.g. using highly pressurised fluids
• G01V 1/02 - Generating seismic energy

Abstract

3 alkyl group where n ranges from 6 to 14, and the dioxolane has a total number of carbons that is equal to or less than 24 carbons.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 1/18 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C10L 1/185 - Ethers; Acetals; Ketals; Aldehydes; Ketones

Abstract

An exemplary rectifying capacitor multiplier is provided for high voltage. The multiplier includes first and second circuit boards, a series of diodes in pattern groups, first and second packs of capacitors, and a pair of high voltage terminals. The circuit boards are disposed mutually in parallel. The pattern groups are disposed between the first and second circuit boards, with the diodes concatenated in series. The packs are disposed respectively on the respective circuit boards. Each pack distributes a capacitor that connects to a corresponding pattern group. The terminals correspond to positive and negative output voltages and are disposed on opposite sides of the circuit boards.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01F 27/32 - Insulating of coils, windings, or parts thereof
• H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
• H01F 27/02 - Casings
• H01F 38/14 - Inductive couplings
• H01F 27/28 - Coils; Windings; Conductive connections

Abstract

An adaptive education system is described. The adaptive education system includes a storage device to store aggregated learning content that includes learning units with learning material, the learning material having audio material, visual material, audiovisual material, or interactive material, CHUNKlets that each is of a CHUNKlet type and includes learning units, where the CHUNKlet type is an introductory type, an assessment type, an application type, or a methodology type, and CHUNKs that each includes CHUNKlets. The adaptive education system also includes an aggregation engine to group learning units into CHUNKlets and CHUNKlets into CHUNKs based on inputs from course authors and define prerequisite relationships between CHUNKs based on inputs from course authors.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 5/06 - Electrically-operated educational appliances with both visual and audible presentation of the material to be studied
• G09B 5/12 - Electrically-operated educational appliances providing for individual presentation of information to a plurality of student stations different stations being capable of presenting different information simultaneously
• G06F 16/435 - Filtering based on additional data, e.g. user or group profiles
• G06F 16/438 - Presentation of query results

Abstract

An in-situ bollard tester. The in-situ bollard tester may comprise: a frame, cable, and tensioner. The frame is preferably adapted to mount onto a pier or wharf and around a bollard to provide structural support for the cable and tensioner. The frame may comprise a rectangular frame, pair of hanging columns, and first and second pair of legs. The first pair of legs are coupled near proximal corners of the rectangular frame and are vertically disposed. The hanging columns are coupled near distal corners of the rectangular frame. The second pair of legs are coupled at the lower ends of the hanging columns and are disposed in a horizontal manner. The tensioner may be coupled above the rectangular frame. The cable may fasten to the bollard, and the tensioner may apply tension to the cable at various load angles in order to test the integrity of the bollard.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 3/10 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying steady tensile or compressive forces generated by pneumatic or hydraulic pressure
• G01M 5/00 - Investigating the elasticity of structures, e.g. deflection of bridges or aircraft wings
• E02B 3/24 - Mooring posts
• B63B 21/06 - Bollards

Abstract

A temperature detection system and method for detecting a correlation between temperatures on a subject and a temperature reference is provided. One or more calibrated temperature reference devices, such as a Body Temperature Reference blackbody system is used with an emissive source detector, such as a Mid Wave Infrared (MWIR) or Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) thermal camera that is capable of imaging both a subject and the calibrated temperature reference devices. A processor maps each pixel within the image to a specific thermal value based on the mean and median reference temperatures from the calibrated temperature reference devices and identifies any pixel in the image having a temperature greater than the reference temperature. This information can be used to detect an elevated temperature from a subject. The system and method can be used to detect fevers, tumors, infections, parasites, and the like.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infra-red radiation
• A61B 5/1171 - Identification of persons based on the shapes or appearances of their bodies or parts thereof
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

Abstract

An optically biased photonic link receives a radio frequency (RF) signal and includes a signal laser joined to an optical intensity modulator. A low noise amplifier receives the RF signal and provides an amplified signal to the modulator. The modulator converts the signal into an optical signal. The amplifier and modulator are powered by a photovoltaic array. The array receives power from a remotely located power laser. The optical signal is received by a link receiver which provides an analysis signal and an output signal. A bias logic circuit uses the analysis signal to provide an optical bias signal to an optical detector joined to modulator. The optical detector provides a responsive bias voltage to the modulator.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02F 1/01 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour
• H04B 10/66 - Non-coherent receivers, e.g. using direct detection
• H04B 10/54 - Intensity modulation
• H04B 10/50 - Transmitters

Abstract

A system is provided to compensate for heave of a vessel in which the compensation system has a first panel with a first magnetic field having magnetic flux disposed in a first direction and a second panel parallel to the first panel. The second panel has a second magnetic field having magnetic flux disposed in a second direction with the first magnetic field parallel to the second magnetic field. A conducting loop is located between the first panel and the second panel. The conducting loop is attachable to a cable connected to a load suspended in water. Compensating force generated by the first magnetic field and the second magnetic field transfers to the cable to compensate for heaving motion of the vessel and stabilize the cable-connected load in the water.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 39/00 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements; Apparatus for indicating vessel attitude
• B63B 21/56 - Towing or pushing equipment
• B66D 1/00 - Rope, cable, or chain winding mechanisms; Capstans

Abstract

A method is provided to measure a modulus of complex sensitivity of hydrophone data channels using a quasi-diffuse sound field. In the method, a radiation pattern representing shallow water sources directs to a location as a direct acoustic path and sound reflects to the location from the water bottom as a reflected acoustic path. At least one hydrophone receives the sounds at the location as acoustic signals with an acoustic intensity being the sound intensities along the acoustic paths. The sound intensity at the hydrophones also relates to a zenith angle and a bottom intensity reflection coefficient. The modulus of the frequency dependent sensitivity of the hydrophone is computed from measurements of the voltage output and voltages of reference hydrophones with the sound intensity as factor and with uncertainty reduced by averaging hydrophone sensitivities.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 13/00 - Manufacturing, calibrating, cleaning, or repairing instruments or devices covered by groups
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• G01V 1/18 - Receiving elements, e.g. seismometer, geophone

Abstract

A method for applying a waterproof coating to a transducer component includes the steps of cleaning and promoting bonding on the transducer component by immersing the component in a mixture of isopropyl alcohol, deionized water, and siline. The component is then air dried and rinsed in pure isopropyl alcohol. After drying, the component is vacuum baked and subjected to a vacuum for twelve hours. A parylene coating is provided to the component surface. The parylene coating is abraded, and the surface is rinsed with pure isopropyl alcohol. After drying, polyurethane is provided on the abraded parylene surface. The polyurethane is cured to form a waterproof coating on the transducer component. In further embodiments, a second parylene coating can be provided outside the polyurethane.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05D 7/24 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
• H01L 41/23 - Forming enclosures or casings
• B08B 3/08 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid the liquid having chemical or dissolving effect
• B05D 7/00 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
• B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
• B05D 3/04 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to gases
• C09D 147/00 - Coating compositions based on homolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, at least one having two or more carbon-to-carbon double bonds; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
• B05D 5/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures
• H01L 41/053 - Mounts, supports, enclosures or casings
• H01L 41/08 - Piezo-electric or electrostrictive elements
• H01L 41/18 - Selection of materials for piezo-electric or electrostrictive elements
• C09D 175/04 - Polyurethanes
• B05D 3/10 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by other chemical means

Abstract

A sample collection device is composed of a conductive polymer. The conductive polymer includes a mixture of carbon nanotubes and a polymer. The sample collection device has a hole at a tip of the sample collection device with the hole having a size ranging from about 0.15 mm to about 0.25 mm.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/08 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the solid state, e.g. by cutting involving an extracting tool, e.g. core bit
• G01N 33/24 - Earth materials

Abstract

A diamondoid fuel comprising a cage structure including 10, 14, 18, or 22 carbons. The diamondoid fuel also includes one of one to four cyclopropyl groups bonded to the cage structure or two to four functional groups bonded to the cage structure where the functional groups are an alkyl group, an allyl group, a cyclopropyl group, or combinations thereof. Additionally, at least one functional group is an allyl group and at least one functional group is a cyclopropyl group.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 1/04 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons
• C07C 13/615 - Adamantanes
• C07C 7/14 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbons; Use of additives by crystallisation; Purification or separation of the crystals
• C10L 1/00 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels
• C07C 7/11 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbons; Use of additives by absorption, i.e. purification or separation of gaseous hydrocarbons with the aid of liquids
• C07C 2/86 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a smaller number of carbon atoms by condensation between a hydrocarbon and a non-hydrocarbon
• C07C 7/04 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbons; Use of additives by distillation
• C07C 2/56 - Addition to acyclic hydrocarbons
• C08L 45/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having no unsaturated aliphatic radicals in a side chain, and having one or more carbon-to-carbon double bonds in a carbocyclic or in a heterocyclic ring system; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers
• C07C 22/00 - Cyclic compounds containing halogen atoms bound to an acyclic carbon atom
• C06B 43/00 - Compositions characterised by explosive or thermic constituents not provided for in groups
• C10L 10/12 - Use of additives to fuels or fires for particular purposes for improving the cetane number

Abstract

A vehicle includes a surface for contacting a fluid medium through which the vehicle is propelled. The vehicle also includes an array of transducers and a controller. The transducers in the array are arranged across the vehicle's surface for generating pressure waves in the fluid medium. Each transducer in the array is arranged to vibrate for generating a respective pressure wave, which propagates away from the surface in the fluid medium. The controller vibrates the transducers in the array so that the pressure waves control the drag of the vehicle from the fluid medium.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 23/00 - Influencing air-flow over aircraft surfaces, not otherwise provided for
• B63B 1/34 - Other means for varying the inherent hydrodynamic characteristics of hulls by reducing surface friction

Abstract

Vaccines directed to the SARS-CoV-2 antigen, methods of administering and/or treating a subject (including prophylactic treatment) infected and/or at risk of being infected with SARS-CoV-2. A transdermal membrane comprising a non-infectious icosahedral phage vaccine displaying a SARS-CoV-2 antigen is described wherein the membrane is stable at room temperature for greater than 3 months and uses thereof to vaccinate a subject against the SARS-CoV-2 antigen.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/12 - Viral antigens
• A61P 11/00 - Drugs for disorders of the respiratory system
• A61P 31/14 - Antivirals for RNA viruses
• C12N 7/00 - Viruses, e.g. bacteriophages; Compositions thereof; Preparation or purification thereof
• C12N 15/73 - Expression systems using phage lambda regulatory sequences
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies

Abstract

A system for localization includes a radar, a database, a simulator, a registrar, and a filter. The radar is positioned at a disposed location requiring localization. The radar generates a radar image scanning a proximity around the disposed location. The database stores features of a landmass. The simulator generates synthesized images of the features that the radar is predicted to generate from corresponding viewpoints. The registrar calculates respective correlation indicators between the radar image and each synthesized image. The filter sets a pose estimate of the disposed location to an average of those viewpoints from which correspond the synthesized images having the best or better ones of the correlation indicators.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 13/90 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging using synthetic aperture techniques
• G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
• G01S 7/04 - Display arrangements

Abstract

A mine roller includes a bracket having a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted to be coupled to a vehicle. A rigid table has a center section and modular sections with the center section being coupled to the second end of the bracket for rotation about the second end in a first plane. The modular sections are coupled to the center section for rotation therewith. Roller banks are coupled to two of the modular sections for rotation relative thereto in a second plane that is perpendicular to the first plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41H 11/30 - Self-propelled mine-clearing vehicles; Mine-clearing devices attachable to vehicles with rollers creating a surface load on the ground, e.g. steadily increasing surface load, for triggering purposes

Abstract

According to exemplary practice of the present invention, a probe laser beam characterized by a Stokes luminescence wavelength is trained upon a thermally insulated medium; the Stokes luminescence is measured upon conclusion of the probe laser impingement of the medium. Following this first Stokes luminescence measurement, a pump laser beam characterized by an anti-Stokes luminescence wavelength is trained upon the medium; the Stokes luminescence is measured upon conclusion of the pump laser impingement of the medium. Each laser has a blocking device associated therewith. A computer is implemented to transmit control signals to open and close the two blocking devices in alternating fashion so that only one laser beam at a time is aimed at the medium. The computer is also implemented to process the measurement signals to determine heating versus cooling. If the luminescence intensity following the pump laser impingement exceeds the luminescence intensity following the probe laser impingement, then the medium is being cooled.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 3/44 - Raman spectrometry; Scattering spectrometry
• G01N 21/63 - Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light optically excited
• G01N 21/64 - Fluorescence; Phosphorescence

Abstract

A method of determining geo-reference data for a portion of a measurement area includes providing a monitoring assembly comprising a ground station, providing an imaging assembly comprising an imaging device with a lens operably coupled to an aerial device, hovering the aerial device over a measurement area, capturing at least one image of the measurement area within the imaging device, transmitting the at least one image to the ground station using a data transmitting assembly, and scaling the at least one image to determine the geo-reference data for the portion of the measurement area by calculating a size of a field-of-view (FOV) of the lens based on a distance between the imaging device and the measurement area.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• G01C 3/08 - Use of electric radiation detectors
• G01P 3/38 - Devices characterised by the use of optical means, e.g. using infra-red, visible, or ultra-violet light using photographic means
• G01S 19/49 - Determining position by combining or switching between position solutions derived from the satellite radio beacon positioning system and position solutions derived from a further system whereby the further system is an inertial position system, e.g. loosely-coupled
• G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments
• G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves

Abstract

A filtration mask protects the wearer against airborne hazards. The mask is reusable and may be used in a number of configurations. The mask includes filters located to the side and beneath the line of sight of the wearer. The filters may be tailored to the use and type of environmental hazard.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/06 - Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
• A61M 16/10 - Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
• A62B 23/02 - Filters for breathing-protection purposes for respirators
• A62B 18/00 - Breathing masks or helmets, e.g. affording protection against chemical agents or for use at high altitudes
• A62B 18/02 - Masks
• A62B 7/10 - Respiratory apparatus with filter elements
• A62B 18/10 - Valves
• A41D 13/11 - Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres

Abstract

A method for making thermosetting polyimides from resveratrol including converting resveratrol to trisaniline, reacting trisaniline with one or more dianhydride and thermosetting endcap to form amic acid, thermally imidizing amic acid to form polyimide oligomer, and cross-linking polyimide oligomer with heat and pressure to generate polyimide thermoset.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 209/22 - Preparation of compounds containing amino groups bound to a carbon skeleton by substitution of functional groups by amino groups by substitution of other functional groups
• C07C 211/51 - Phenylenediamines
• C07C 217/90 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino groups and etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton having amino groups and etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of non-condensed six-membered aromatic rings of the same non-condensed six-membered aromatic ring the oxygen atom of at least one of the etherified hydroxy groups being further bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring, e.g. amino-diphenylethers
• C07C 235/20 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by oxygen atoms having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms and singly-bound oxygen atoms bound to the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having at least one of the singly-bound oxygen atoms further bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring, e.g. phenoxyacetamides having the nitrogen atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms
• C08F 132/08 - Homopolymers of cyclic compounds containing no unsaturated aliphatic radicals in a side chain, and having one or more carbon-to-carbon double bonds in a carbocyclic ring system having condensed rings
• B01J 19/12 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiation; Apparatus therefor employing electromagnetic waves
• C08K 7/04 - Fibres or whiskers inorganic
• C07D 235/20 - Two benzimidazolyl-2 radicals linked together directly or via a hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radical

Abstract

Embodiments are directed cook-off mitigation systems. As assembled, a munition fuzewell is torqued into the aft end of a munition. The fuzewell is hollow and has an inner and an outer surface. The hollow fuzewell is configured to release during cook-off. Release is assisted by employing a biased equivalent strength threaded release ring concentric about the fuzewell. The biased equivalent strength threaded release ring has a threaded inner surface and a threaded outer surface. The biased equivalent strength threaded release ring's threaded inner surface threadingly-engages with threads on the fuzewell's outer surface. A munition case is concentric about the biased equivalent strength threaded release ring.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42C 19/02 - Fuze bodies; Fuze housings
• F42C 19/04 - Protective caps
• F42B 39/14 - Explosion or fire protection arrangements on packages or ammunition
• F42B 39/20 - Packages or ammunition having valves for pressure-equalising; Packages or ammunition having plugs for pressure release, e.g. meltable
• F42B 12/20 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type
• F42C 19/08 - Primers; Detonators

Abstract

A minimally invasive method for attaching to a surface is provided. The method utilizes an attachment apparatus for non-penetrating mechanical attachment of components to a target surface. The apparatus includes a cartridge assembly and mounting assembly. Actuation of the cartridge assembly causes first and second exothermic reactants located between outer casing and the inner casing to come into contact and cause an exothermic reaction. This reaction liquefies a bonding material between the cartridge assembly and mounting assembly, allowing it to flow around the mounting assembly and onto a target surface creating a seal. Vacuum pressure will bind the mounting assembly to a target surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 9/00 - Methods of designing, building, maintaining, converting, refitting, repairing, or determining properties of, vessels, not otherwise provided for
• B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor using adhesives
• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor

Abstract

The embodiments are directed to methods of initiating insensitive explosive formulations. The disclosed methods include positioning a donor explosive pellet adjacent to an insensitive acceptor explosive pellet having a plurality of relative percent theoretical maximum density (TMD) zones. The insensitive acceptor explosive pellet is adjacent to an insensitive explosive fill. Upon donor explosive pellet initiation, the donor explosive pellet provides a shock stimulus to the insensitive acceptor explosive pellet, which initiates the insensitive acceptor explosive pellet, causing a detonation wave to be driven through the plurality of relative percent TMD zones and into the insensitive explosive fill.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42C 19/08 - Primers; Detonators

Abstract

Embodiments are directed to a vented torque release device having a proximal end, a distal end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. A wall is defined by the inner surface and the outer surface. A plurality of canted holes are axially spaced at equal distance about the outer surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 39/20 - Packages or ammunition having valves for pressure-equalising; Packages or ammunition having plugs for pressure release, e.g. meltable
• F42C 19/02 - Fuze bodies; Fuze housings
• F42B 12/20 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type

Abstract

Embodiments are directed to a vented torque release device including hollow fuze well having a proximal end, a distal end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. A wall is defined by the inner surface and the outer surface. A plurality of helical grooves are axially spaced at equal distance about the outer surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 39/20 - Packages or ammunition having valves for pressure-equalising; Packages or ammunition having plugs for pressure release, e.g. meltable
• F42B 12/20 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of high-explosive type
• F42C 19/02 - Fuze bodies; Fuze housings

Abstract

Provided herein are projectiles for use in a propellant driven disrupter device, and associated methods, to neutralize an explosive target. The projectile may comprise a friction reducing container at least partially filled with one or more fluids, fluid mixtures, particles, and other components to provide one or more desired fluid properties to achieve a desired one or more jet parameters upon target impact. The fluid(s) in the container are referred to as highly efficient energy transfer (HEET) fluids do to the improved fluid jet action on target compared to conventional water projectiles. The projectiles and disruptor can be more precisely individually tailored to the target, thereby increasing the likelihood of successful disablement and decreasing the likelihood of inadvertent and uncontrolled explosion.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41B 9/00 - Liquid ejecting guns, e.g. water pistols
• F42B 33/06 - Dismantling fuzes, cartridges, projectiles, missiles, rockets, or bombs

Abstract

An apparatus for detonating a munition having a munition casing. The apparatus includes a pyramidal shaped housing with an interior to receive explosive material and a stepped structure defining a plurality of tier sections. The housing includes a bottom portion and an interior space to receive an energetic device. A force-reactive component secured to the bottom portion of the housing confronts the munition casing and includes a force-receiving portion exposed to the housing interior. The force-reactive component impacts the munition casing when a force is exerted upon the force-receiving portion. After the apparatus is positioned on the casing, explosive material is packed into the housing interior and an energetic device disposed within the additional space, the energetic device is detonated and the force-reactive component impacts the munition casing where shock waves permeate the munition casing and detonate the munition.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42D 5/04 - Rendering explosive charges harmless, e.g. destroying ammunition; Rendering detonation of explosive charges harmless
• F42D 3/00 - Particular applications of blasting techniques
• F42B 3/00 - Blasting cartridges, i.e. case and explosive
• F42B 3/08 - Blasting cartridges, i.e. case and explosive with cavities in the charge, e.g. hollow-charge blasting cartridges
• F42B 33/06 - Dismantling fuzes, cartridges, projectiles, missiles, rockets, or bombs
• F42D 5/045 - Detonation-wave absorbing or damping means

Abstract

Physical-layer authentication based on the channel response over a wireless medium are described. In a first authentication scheme, a count is kept of how many significant multipath taps remain empty or occupied from one channel estimate to the next for authentication purposes. In a second authentication scheme, which does not require an alternative means of initial authentication, the presence of a multipath component based on a reported position of a transmitter and the side knowledge of planar reflectors in the environment may be leveraged for authentication purposes.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 12/06 - Authentication

Abstract

Embodiments herein describe a method for hydrogen enhanced atomic transport. The method includes positioning a mold holding titanium metal particles of a titanium metallic powder in a chamber and, after flowing a gas mixture comprising hydrogen over the titanium metal particles in the chamber, positioning the chamber in a furnace that is preheated at a target temperature, where the target temperature is at least a decomposition temperature of titanium hydride. While maintaining the flow of the gas mixture, the titanium metal particles are heated to create a metallic product.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22F 3/10 - Sintering only

Abstract

A sensor for spectroscopic measurement of alpha and beta particles includes first and second layers, a photomultiplier, and an analyzer. A first material of the first layer scintillates a first stream of photons for each of the alpha particles. However, the beta particles pass through the first layer. A second material of the second layer scintillates a second stream of photons for each of the beta particles, but passes the first stream of photons for each alpha particle. The photomultiplier amplifies the first and second streams of photons for the alpha and beta particles into an electrical signal. The electrical signal includes a respective pulse for each of the alpha and beta particles. From the electrical signal, the analyzer determines a respective energy of each of the alpha and/or beta particles from a shape of the respective pulse for each of the alpha and beta particles.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01T 1/36 - Measuring spectral distribution of X-rays or of nuclear radiation
• G01T 1/20 - Measuring radiation intensity with scintillation detectors

Abstract

A medical ventilator for delivering a flow oxygen-containing gas to the airway of a patient, which comprises an oxygen containing gas source, a controlled valve arrangement for intermittent feeding of breathing gas from the gas source and expandable pressure chamber for to achieve desired tidal volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
• A61M 16/12 - Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours by mixing different gases

Abstract

An electrical safety system and method is provided which includes a flexible electrical safety vest, a lifeline coupled with the vest in various configurations, and leg straps. The electrical safety vest includes a number of loops which are used to couple the lifeline in a variety of relationships that enable different types of maneuvering of a worker with relation to a hazard. Various embodiments of the invention can be used to rapidly and safety remove a worker from proximity to an immediate threat to their life, health, or safety. Direct and indirect extraction from a danger are enabled. A variety of methods are also provided for operating various embodiments of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
• A41D 1/04 - Vests, jerseys, sweaters or the like
• A41D 13/00 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
• A41D 13/008 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting against electric shocks or static electricity

Abstract

A face shield for use with protective headgear can be shipped flat and easily assembled from a kit of parts without the use of tools or adhesives. The face shield protects against disease, aerosols and splatter that may contain pathogens; may include a curved lower perimeter to facilitate head movements, and can be taken on and off easily.

IPC Classes  ?

• A42B 3/18 - Face protection devices

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for forming and printing hollow bodies from amorphous materials to form three-dimensional objects are provided. Apparatus provide a hollow body forming and printing machine, and methods for determining a desired amount of impact deformation for the hollow spheres, including calculating specific characteristics of the hollow spheres and the amorphous material, deriving a target viscosity range, adjusting the apparatus to satisfy the target viscosity range, and using the apparatus to form a plurality of hollow spheres with controlled deformation.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 19/10 - Forming beads
• B29D 22/04 - Spherical articles, e.g. balls
• B29C 64/194 - Processes of additive manufacturing involving additional operations performed on the added layers, e.g. smoothing, grinding or thickness control during lay-up
• B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
• B29C 64/106 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material