Abstract: A patient interface system to treat a respiratory disorder of a patient, the patient interface system comprising: a positioning and stabilising structure including a back portion and a pair of upper straps extending from the back portion; and a patient interface including a patient interface frame and a pair of rigidiser arms each connected to the patient interface frame at a connection point located in a plane substantially parallel to the patient's Frankfort horizontal plane, the pair of rigidiser arms further including a pair of upper attachment points, wherein the pair of upper straps are adapted to be releasably attached to the pair of upper attachment points such that, when donned by the patient, the pair of upper straps are vertically offset relative to the upper attachment points and substantially parallel to the patient's Frankfort horizontal plane, and wherein the patient interface does not include a forehead support.

Abstract: An energy recovery ventilation device includes a housing having a first side, a second side opposite the first side. The device also includes at least one first channel within the housing, and at least one second channel within the housing. The device includes a first inlet and a first outlet. The first inlet is fluidly coupled to the first outlet via the first channel. The device also includes a second inlet and a second outlet. The second inlet is fluidly coupled to the second outlet via the second channel. The device includes a first cover supported by the first side of the housing. The first cover is made of a first material. The device also includes a second cover supported by the second side of the housing. The second cover is made of a second material that is different than the first material.

Abstract: The system and methods are disclosed to allow web page owners or administrators to create annotated storyboards relating to a user's image wherein a user can drag a pin or marker over an image that has been displayed on the web page which comprises a JavaScript code to a selected location and create a page division that can be accessed by the user to enter or edit data, save the pin and data and publish the image with the pin and associated data allowing third parties to access the webpage and related embedded data.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to encapsulation of a phase change material (PCM) enabled by extrusion of a thermoplastic polymer shell and a PCM core, which can be additively manufactured to form a variety of designs for use in a variety of settings, including for use as thermal energy storage devices in building heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The thermoplastic polymer shell surrounding a PCM core may be used as a filament in three-dimensional (3D) printing or may be extruded during the additive manufacturing process.

Abstract: A thermal management device includes a single contiguous component. The single contiguous component includes a first portion made of a first thermally conductive plastic, and a second portion extending away from the first portion. The second portion is made of a second thermally conductive plastic. The second thermally conductive plastic is different than the first thermally conductive plastic. The second portion has a greater hardness than the first portion.

Abstract: A wireless signal-based sensing system is provided. The system includes a plurality of devices, each device capable of sending and receiving wireless signals to create a sensing area. The system also includes at least one connection mechanism to enable at least one of the devices to connect to an application, and at least one analytics application for processing measurements of wireless signals obtained from the sensing area.

Abstract: A wireless signal-based sensing system is provided. The system includes a plurality of devices, each device capable of sending and receiving wireless signals to create a sensing area. The system also includes at least one connection mechanism to enable at least one of the devices to connect to an application, and at least one analytics application for processing measurements of wireless signals obtained from the sensing area.

Abstract: In order to provide a thermally conductive polymer based filament that may be printed using additive manufacturing techniques, a composition includes a thermoplastic polymer and/or elastomer that is soft and pliable, a polar polymeric thermoplastic, and a thermally conductive filler. The composition includes from 15 to 80 weight percentage of a thermoplastic polymer and/or a thermoplastic elastomer, from 20 to 85 weight percentage of a thermally conductive filler, and from 0 to 25 weight percentage of a thermoplastic polymer having polarity on a main chain of a molecule that results in a dipole moment. The thermoplastic polymer and/or the thermoplastic elastomer has a combined Notched Izod impact strength greater than or equal to 300 J/m and a flexural modulus less than 3 GPa. The filler has an intrinsic thermal conductivity greater than or equal to 1 W/m-K. The composition is characterized by a thermal conductivity of at least 0.75 W/m-K and an Izod notched impact strength of at least 100 J/m.

Abstract: A wireless signal-based sensing system is provided. The system includes a plurality of devices, each device capable of sending and receiving wireless signals to create a sensing area. The system also includes at least one connection mechanism to enable at least one of the devices to connect to an application, and at least one analytics application for processing measurements of wireless signals obtained from the sensing area.

Abstract: A thermal management device includes a single contiguous component. The single contiguous component includes a first portion made of a first thermally conductive plastic, and a second portion extending away from the first portion. The second portion is made of a second thermally conductive plastic. The second thermally conductive plastic is different than the first thermally conductive plastic.

Abstract: A wireless signal-based sensing system is provided. The system includes a plurality of devices, each device capable of sending and receiving wireless signals to create a sensing area. The system also includes at least one connection mechanism to enable at least one of the devices to connect to an application, and at least one analytics application for processing measurements of wireless signals obtained from the sensing area.

Abstract: Techniques for missile countermeasures are disclosed. The techniques can be employed to rapidly detect a missile system location and aim a countermeasure set at the missile system goniometer, and capture the goniometer with a high radiant intensity countermeasure beam before the goniometer narrows its field of view (FOV). Capturing the goniometer before a narrowing of its FOV allows for wider area protection. The techniques can be embodied in an area-protection hit-avoidance system for a rapid Semi-Active Command to Line of Sight Anti-Tank Guided Missile (SACLOS ATGM) countermeasure wherein a SACLOS ATGM launch is rapidly detected and a countermeasure is aimed at the launch site so that the missile is diverted before the ATGM system FOV is narrowed. This early diversion or decoying of the missile guidance set allows the countermeasure to protect a greater area and to engage multiple threats in less time than traditional countermeasures.

Abstract: Techniques and architecture are disclosed for performing alignment harmonization of a collection of electro-optical and/or gimbaled componentry that is to operate within a common coordinate frame. In some cases, the techniques and architecture can provide a cost- and time-efficient approach to achieving alignment harmonization that is compatible, for example, with field-test and/or operational environments. In some instances, the techniques and architecture can be used in concert with, error calibration techniques to further improve the accuracy of the alignment harmonization. The techniques and architecture can be utilized with a wide range of components (e.g., sensors, armaments, targeting systems, weapons systems, countermeasure systems, navigational systems, surveillance systems, etc.) on a wide variety of platforms. Numerous configurations and variations will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

Abstract: A separator plate is used for separating immiscible liquids and solids from a liquid mixture. The oil water separator plate is composed of bi-directional corrugations extending in both lateral and longitudinal directions, thereby forming a plurality of peaks and valleys. A ramp extends from each peak to the neighboring valleys. An elongated oil port is formed in the peak for passing immiscible liquids that disengage from the liquid mixture. The oil port includes a tip portion angled approximately vertically from horizontal. Solids disengaged from the liquid mixture translate through a solids aperture. Fences are included along the lower surface of the plate to guide rising immiscible liquid. The separator plate is configured for stacking by selectively engaging a pin with one of a number of sockets in another plate. The pin and sockets permit varied vertical spacing and alignment in both lateral directions and longitudinal directions.

Abstract: Techniques and architecture are disclosed for performing alignment harmonization of a collection of electro-optical and/or gimbaled componentry that is to operate within a common coordinate frame. In some cases, the techniques and architecture can provide a cost- and time-efficient approach to achieving alignment harmonization that is compatible, for example, with field-test and/or operational environments. In some instances, the techniques and architecture can be used in concert with error calibration techniques to further improve the accuracy of the alignment harmonization. The techniques and architecture can be utilized with a wide range of components (e.g., sensors, armaments, targeting systems, weapons systems, countermeasure systems, navigational systems, surveillance systems, etc.) on a wide variety of platforms. Numerous configurations and variations will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

Abstract: An equine support boot comprises a base portion, at least one upper strap, a concave portion formed in the base portion, an orthopedic pad disposed in the concave portion, and at least one sling strap connected to the base portion, the sling strap being configured to apply an upward force on the concave portion.

Abstract: An equine support boot comprises a base portion, at least one upper strap, a concave portion formed in the base portion, an orthopedic pad disposed in the concave portion, and at least one sling strap connected to the base portion, the sling strap being configured to apply an upward force on the concave portion.

Abstract: A threat launch detection system includes at least one temporal threat detector, each temporal threat detector including a single sensing element operable to sense radiation from various types of short-burn threats that occur within a field of view of the detector. The single sensing element generates a detection signal in response to the sensed radiation. A processing circuit is coupled to each temporal threat detector and is operable to analyze the detection signal from each detector as a function of time to detect the occurrence of a short-burn threat within the field of view of any of the temporal threat detectors. Each temporal threat detector may be a prism-coupled compound parabolic concentrator (PCCP).

Abstract: An equine support boot comprises a base portion, at least one upper strap, a concave portion formed in the base portion, an orthopedic pad disposed in the concave portion, and at least one sling strap connected to the base portion, the sling strap being configured to apply an upward force on the concave portion.

Abstract: An equine support boot comprises a base portion, at least one upper strap, a concave portion formed in the base portion, an orthopedic pad disposed in the concave portion, and at least one sling strap connected to the base portion, the sling strap being configured to apply an upward force on the concave portion.