Abstract: Computer based systems and methods allow designing (e.g., customization) of consumer products, such as articles of footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, etc., by users.

Abstract: Computer based systems and methods allow designing (e.g., customization) of consumer products, such as articles of footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, etc., by users.

Abstract: Computer based systems and methods allow designing of (e.g. customization) consumer products, such as articles of footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, etc., by users.

Abstract: A system for determining static, dynamic and intelligent Virtual Route Forwarding routing for services traffic includes a data device and a network processing device. The network processing device is configured to: receive a data transmission from the data device, analyze the data transmission to identify a data characteristic other than a source or destination associated with the data transmission, create a packet, determine a transmission identifier associated with the data characteristic, and transmit the packet through a network path corresponding to the transmission identifier.

Abstract: A projectile core is provided formed from a carrier and a colorant. The carrier and colorant are mixed into a core mixture, which is formed into a predetermined core shape. The core mixture is cured until substantially firm, such as by drying, heating or freezing. An outer layer may be formed adjacent the surface of the projectile core by heating. An outer coating may also be applied to the projectile core. A method of forming a projectile core comprises: (a) mixing a carrier and a colorant to form a core mixture; (b) forming the core mixture into a predetermined core shape; and, (c) curing the core mixture until a substantially firm projectile core is formed.

Abstract: Computer based systems and methods allow designing (e.g., customization) of consumer products, such as articles of footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, etc., by users.

Abstract: Computer based systems and methods allow designing of (e.g., customization) consumer products, such as articles of footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, etc., by users.

Abstract: Computer based systems and methods allow collaborative shopping for and/or designing of (e.g., customization) consumer products, such as articles of footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, etc., by plural users using different computing devices. The users' computing devices may be in communication with one another in various manners, such as over networked connections (e.g., a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), an internet connection, etc.); via peer-to-peer communications; through a common server or combination of servers that establish a communications link; etc.). The various parties may participate in an on-line or other computer communicative session to create and buy customized products. Additionally, user interfaces for providing these collaborative sessions are described.

Abstract: A system for determining static, dynamic and intelligent Virtual Route Forwarding routing for services traffic includes a data device and a network processing device. The network processing device is configured to: receive a data transmission from the data device, analyze the data transmission to identify a data characteristic other than a source or destination associated with the data transmission, create a packet, determine a transmission identifier associated with the data characteristic, and transmit the packet through a network path corresponding to the transmission identifier.

Abstract: A projectile core is provided formed from a carrier and a colorant. The carrier and colorant are mixed into a core mixture, which is formed into a predetermined core shape. The core mixture is cured until substantially firm, such as by drying, heating or freezing. An outer layer may be formed adjacent the surface of the projectile core by heating. An outer coating may also be applied to the projectile core. A method of forming a projectile core comprises: (a) mixing a carrier and a colorant to form a core mixture; (b) forming the core mixture into a predetermined core shape; and, (c) curing the core mixture until a substantially firm projectile core is formed.

Abstract: A valve body is provided defining housing a moveable valve spool having a first end and a second end. The valve spool forms a gas balance chamber within the valve body. The valve spool has an end for closing an opening in the valve body. A channel running through the valve spool provides communication with the second end of the valve spool and the gas balance chamber. The second end of the spool valve is adapted to have an effective surface area greater than the effective surface area of the gas balance chamber.

Abstract: A firing mechanism for a compressed gas gun is provided. The firing mechanism includes a firing chamber having a compressed gas storage chamber and a bolt chamber in communication with the compressed gas storage chamber. A bolt is positioned within the bolt chamber having a bolt passage therethrough, the bolt being moveable by a force of compressed gas from a first position to a second position, and the bolt being biased to the first position by a bolt spring. A solenoid is positioned proximate the firing chamber including a plunger moveable from a first position to a second position. A spool is moveable within the compressed gas storage chamber from a first position to a second position, the spool including a forward portion having a flow passage therethrough. The spool is adapted to selectively control the passage of compressed gas from the compressed gas storage chamber to the bolt chamber.

Abstract: A projectile core is provided formed from a carrier and a colorant. The carrier and so colorant are mixed into a core mixture, which is formed into a predetermined core shape. The core mixture is cured until substantially firm, such as by drying, heating or freezing. An outer layer may be formed adjacent the surface of the projectile core by heating. An outer coating may also be applied to the projectile core. A method of forming a projectile core comprises: (a) mixing a carrier and a colorant to form a core mixture; (b) forming the core mixture into a predetermined core shape; and, (c) curing the core mixture until a substantially firm projectile core is formed.

Abstract: A valve body is provided defining housing a moveable valve spool having a first end and a second end. The valve spool forms a gas balance chamber within the valve body. The valve spool has an end for closing an opening in the valve body. A channel running through the valve spool provides communication with the second end of the valve spool and the gas balance chamber. The second end of the spool valve is adapted to have an effective surface area greater than the effective surface area of the gas balance chamber.

Abstract: A stabilizer especially adapted for use with an drill string having an eccentric drilling element, such as a bi-center bit. The stabilizer has a pair of circumferentially displaced blades that lie in a common circumferential plane and extend from a rotatable sleeve supported on the stabilizer body, as well as a stationary blade. The rotating blades are aligned with the stationary blade when in a first circumferential orientation and are disposed so that the mid-point between the rotating blades is located opposite the stationary blade, thereby providing full-gauge stabilization, when the rotating blades are in a second circumferential orientation. A magnetic systems senses the circumferential orientation of the rotating blades and transmits the information to the surface via mud pulse telemetry. A piston actuated by the drilling mud locks the rotating blades into the active and inactive positions.

Abstract: A stabilizer especially adapted for use with an drill string having an eccentric drilling element, such as a bi-center bit. The stabilizer has a pair of circumferentially displaced blades that lie in a common circumferential plane and extend from a rotatable sleeve supported on the stabilizer body, as well as a stationary blade. The rotating blades are aligned with the stationary blade when in a first circumferential orientation and are disposed so that the mid-point between the rotating blades is located opposite the stationary blade, thereby providing full-gauge stabilization, when the rotating blades are in a second circumferential orientation. A magnetic systems senses the circumferential orientation of the rotating blades and transmits the information to the surface via mud pulse telemetry. A piston actuated by the drilling mud locks the rotating blades into the active and inactive positions.

Abstract: A stabilizer for a drill string and drill bit is mounted behind the drill bit in the drilling assembly. The stabilizer comprises a tubular body having one or more stabilizer blades mounted thereon. The stabilizer blades extend radially outwardly from the stabilizer body. In a first position, the stabilizer blades are in vertical axial alignment behind the drill bit. Drill string pressure is utilized to release a locking mechanism permitting relative rotation between the stabilizer blades and the stabilizer body thereby rotating the stabilizer blades to a second position providing stabilization for the drill string and drill bit.

Abstract: A stabilizer especially adapted for use with an drill string having an eccentric drilling element, such as a bi-center bit. The stabilizer has a pair of circumferentially displaced blades that lie in a common circumferential plane and extend from a rotatable sleeve supported on the stabilizer body, as well as a stationary blade. The rotating blades are aligned with the stationary blade when in a first circumferential orientation and are disposed so that the mid-point between the rotating blades is located opposite the stationary blade, thereby providing full-gauge stabilization, when the rotating blades are in a second circumferential orientation. A magnetic systems senses the circumferential orientation of the rotating blades and transmits the information to the surface via mud pulse telemetry. A piston actuated by the drilling mud locks the rotating blades into the active and inactive positions.

Abstract: A pneumatic driven ball thrower employing a pressurized gas to move a piston and connecting rod against a ball at rapid velocity to move the ball a pre-determined velocity. The pressurized gas ram at a pre-determined amount of pressurized gas in a very brief period of time to rapidly accelerate the piston and rod. The device employs a pressurized gas reservoir in proximity to the pressurized gas ram employing a valve with a large gas passage which opens rapidly permitting rapid passage of the pressurized gas from the gas reservoir to the pressurized gas ram.

Abstract: A continuous flow expander and method for expanding particulate material, more specifically for grain or cattle fodder, is provided whereby material to be expanded is transported in a substantially continuous manner through a pressurized region wherein it is heated, steamed and pressurized by a counterflow of dry steam created from available city water by a recirculating steam boiler. The material is then ejected by another flow of dry steam created from available water into a lower pressure region for expansion. Enthalpy in the ejection region is automatically maintained within a predetermined range, for grain or cattle fodder from 450 to 750 BTU per pound of moisture being ejected, regardless of the moisture content of the material, by varying steam boiler output and, if necessary, material flow rate. An expanded product requiring no further drying prior to use or storage is thereby provided with minimum energy use.