Abstract: Embodiments of system and methods for providing centralized management of a software defined automation (“SDA”) system are disclosed. The SDA system comprises of a collection of controller nodes and logically centralized and yet physically distributed collection of compute nodes by monitoring activities of the compute nodes. In accordance with some embodiments, one or more components of the system monitor execution, network and security environments of the system to detect an event in a first environment. In response to the detected event, at least one component in the first environment is remediated, the remediation of the first environment creating a trigger to cause remediation of at least one component in each of a second and third environments.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition particularly suited for producing blow-molded hollow articles, having the following features: 1) density from more than 0.955 to 0.965 g/cm3; 2) ratio MIF/MIE from 60 to 125; 3) MIF from 15 to 40 g/10 min.; 4) ER values from 3.0 to 5.5; 5) 110.02 equal to or lower than 150,000 Pa·s.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition particularly suited for producing blow-molded hollow articles, having the following features: 1) density from 0.948 to 0.960 g/cm3; 2) ratio MIF/MIE greater than 125; 3) MIF from 20 to 40 g/10 min.; 4) ER values from 5 to 10.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition particularly suited for producing blow-molded hollow articles, having the following features: 1) density from 0.948 to 0.955 g/cm3; 2) ratio MIF/MIE from 60 to 120; 3) MIF from 15 to 45 g/10 min.; 4) ER values from 2 to 5.0; said composition being obtainable by contacting a precursor polyethylene composition with a radical initiator.

Abstract: According to one aspect, an integrated circuit having a radio frequency amplifier includes at least two amplifier stages and an impedance matching device between two amplifier stages of the radio frequency amplifier. The matching device includes two lines which are coupled by electromagnetic induction. The first line is connected to an output of the first amplifier stage and the second line is connected to an input of the second amplifier stage.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, An integrated circuit comprising a first cascode radio frequency (RF) power amplifier that includes a first common source transistor having a gate configured to receive a first RF signal, and a source connected to a neutral point; a first common gate transistor having a gate and a drain connected to a power source node, and a source connected to a drain of the first common source transistor; and a first resistor coupled between a bulk of the first common gate transistor and a first bulk bias node configured to provide a voltage that is greater than or equal to a voltage at the source of the first common gate transistor, wherein the first resistor is configured to obtain a floating point.

Abstract: A mounting system includes a footer having a cavity section and a cover section. The cavity section includes: a base and a first patterned wall extending upward from the base to at least partially define a cavity; and a hole for receiving a connector to attach the footer to a fixed surface. The cover section is releasably attachable to the cavity section and has a second patterned wall. An intermediate support has a stem and a head, at least two sides of the stem have a pattern, the head having at least one support surface shaped to supporting an object and a lock configured to secure the object to the head. The first patterned wall, the second patterned wall and the pattern on the two sides of the stem collectively define a plurality of defined height and width positions for the intermediate support to align relative to the footer.

Abstract: A mounting system includes a footer having a cavity section and a cover section. The cavity section includes: a base and a first patterned wall extending upward from the base to at least partially define a cavity; and a hole for receiving a connector to attach the footer to a fixed surface. The cover section is releasably attachable to the cavity section and has a second patterned wall. An intermediate support has a stem and a head, at least two sides of the stem have a pattern, the head having at least one support surface shaped to supporting an object and a lock configured to secure the object to the head. The first patterned wall, the second patterned wall and the pattern on the two sides of the stem collectively define a plurality of defined height and width positions for the intermediate support to align relative to the footer.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser apparatus includes a sealed fluid reservoir container storing a volume of a fluid under a pressure higher than at least 140 psi, a nozzle juxtaposed with the sealed fluid reservoir container, and a trigger mechanically coupled with the nozzle. The nozzle has a fluid inlet that is configured to fluidly couple with the volume of the sealed fluid reservoir container and a fluid outlet configured to emit a stream of the fluid. When activated the fluid inlet of the nozzle is caused to permanently unseal the sealed fluid reservoir container and relate substantially all the fluid under pressure in the volume through the fluid outlet as the stream in a direction determined by a user.

Abstract: The concept is to use a material that is a microwave susceptor as a heat source to provide the energy necessary to instantly turn water into steam. One or more surfaces of susceptor are housed in a steam chamber. When the steam is generated, the pressure built up inside the steam chamber exhausts the steam through an exhaust duct that directs the steam to the cleaning surface. A sponge or other cleaning element is attached to the bottom of the product to allow the user to scrub the cleaning surface.

Abstract: The concept is to use a material that is a microwave susceptor as a heat source to provide the energy necessary to instantly turn water into steam. One or more surfaces of susceptor are housed in a steam chamber. When the steam is generated, the pressure built up inside the steam chamber exhausts the steam through an exhaust duct that directs the steam to the cleaning surface. A sponge or other cleaning element is attached to the bottom of the product to allow the user to scrub the cleaning surface.

Abstract: An electric power generation system is disclosed. The electric power generation system comprises a string configured to be pulled. The electric power generation system further comprises a bobbin configured to rotate when the string is unwound from the bobbin. The electric power generation system further comprises an electric power generator having a rotor. The rotor is configured to rotate such that the ratio of number of rotations of the rotor and the bobbin is 1:1 when the string is being pulled.

Abstract: An electric power generation system is disclosed. The electric power generation system includes: a first string and a second string configured to be pulled; a first portion of a bobbin configured to rotate in a direction when the first string is unwound from the bobbin as the first string is pulled; a second portion of a bobbin configured to rotate in the direction when the second string is unwound from the bobbin as the second string is pulled; and an electric power generator having a rotor wherein the rotor is mechanically coupled to the bobbin. The pulling of the second string causes the first string to retract and the pulling of the first string causes the second string to retract.

Abstract: A fibrous tension member includes a plurality of structural threads and two or more indicator threads. The two or more indicator threads are located with respect to the plurality of structural threads such that a differential elongation between the two or more indicator threads indicates a curvature. The differential elongation between the two or more indicator threads is measured using a change in one or more electrical properties of each of the two or more indicator threads as each of the two or more indicator threads changes in length. A fibrous tension member includes a plurality of structural threads and one or more indicator threads. Each of the one or more indicator threads is more sensitive to elongation in a region of length of the fibrous tension member.

Abstract: A method of coupling a mechanical power source through an electrical power generator to an electrical load is disclosed. A characteristic of an electrical output is measured from the electrical power generator produced during a power generation cycle during which there is a coupling of the mechanical power source through the electrical power generator to the electrical load. The coupling of the mechanical power source is adjusted through the electrical power generator to the electrical load during a subsequent power generation cycle based at least in part on the measured characteristic of the electrical output.

Abstract: A fibrous tension member includes a plurality of structural threads and two or more indicator threads. The two or more indicator threads are located with respect to the plurality of structural threads such that a differential elongation between the two or more indicator threads indicates a curvature. The differential elongation between the two or more indicator threads is measured using a change in one or more electrical properties of each of the two or more indicator threads as each of the two or more indicator threads changes in length. A fibrous tension member includes a plurality of structural threads and one or more indicator threads. Each of the one or more indicator threads is more sensitive to elongation in a region of length of the fibrous tension member.

Abstract: A fibrous tension member comprises a plurality of structural threads and an indicator thread. The indicator thread modulates one or more electrical properties of the indicator thread based at least in part on the elongation of the indicator thread. A system for sensing elongation of a fibrous tension member comprises a plurality of structural threads, at least one indicator thread, and a sensing-processing device. The sensing-processing device is electrically connected to the at least one indicator thread to determine the elongation of the fibrous tension member.

Abstract: An electric power generation system is disclosed. The electric power generation system includes: a string configured to be pulled; a bobbin configured to rotate when the string is unwound from the bobbin as the string is pulled; an electric power generator having a rotor wherein the rotor is mechanically coupled to the bobbin; and a case containing the bobbin and the electric power generator, wherein the case configured with an integral anchoring attachment.

Abstract: An electric power generation system is disclosed. The electric power generation system includes: a string configured to be pulled; a bobbin configured to rotate when the string is unwound from the bobbin as the string is pulled; an electric power generator having a rotor wherein the rotor is mechanically coupled to the bobbin; and a retraction circuit, wherein the retraction circuit uses the electric power generator as a motor to retract the string.

Abstract: An electric power generation system is disclosed. The electric power generation system includes: an electric power generator having a rotor wherein the rotor is mechanically coupled to a shaft; and a case with a first chamber and a second chamber. The second chamber includes a primary mechanical turning source. The primary mechanical turning source can be removed to enable the attachment of a secondary mechanical turning source.