Abstract: A technique for facilitating deployment and stowing of a ballistic shield on a vehicle includes providing a central armored panel having a hinged connection to a base, which may be coupled to or integral with the vehicle. The hinged connection includes an axle and a set of torsion springs configured to exert a lifting torque on the central armored panel relative to the base, such that the central armored panel is movable about the hinged connection for assuming both an upright, deployed position and a laid-down, stowed position.

Abstract: Embodiments of an antenna system and a method for operating an antenna are disclosed. In an embodiment, an antenna system includes a first ferrite element, a second ferrite element, a first coil wrapped around the first ferrite element, a second coil wrapped around the second ferrite element, a first antenna interface electrically coupled to the first coil, a second antenna interface electrically coupled to the second coil, and a conductor network connected between the first coil, the second coil, the first antenna interface, and the second antenna interface.

Abstract: A container used to transport and protect cylindrical consumable items is disclosed. This invention has reinforced walls made of a strong plastic material, a large latch that is easy to open, a gasket seal, and a removable insert with contoured inner chambers that reduce the amount of movement the contents of the case can go through during travel. Once the insert is removed the container becomes a crafting station for cylindrical consumables and the insert becomes a stand holder for crafted cylindrical consumables.

Abstract: A container used to transport and protect cylindrical consumable items is disclosed. This invention has reinforced walls made of a strong plastic material, a large latch that is easy to open, a gasket seal, and a removable insert with contoured inner chambers that reduce the amount of movement the contents of the case can go through during travel. Once the insert is removed the container becomes a crafting station for cylindrical consumables and the insert becomes a stand holder for crafted cylindrical consumables.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for preventing de-bonding of insulation from a propellant container surface. When assembled to a propellant container, the container includes a substrate having an outer surface, a base material having an overall rough outer surface relative to the outer surface of the substrate, and an adhesive material adhering the base material to the substrate. Alternately, the base material may be welded to the outer surface of the substrate.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for preventing de-bonding of insulation from a propellant container surface. When assembled to a propellant container, the container includes a substrate having an outer surface, a base material having an overall rough outer surface relative to the outer surface of the substrate, and an adhesive material adhering the base material to the substrate. Alternately, the base material may be welded to the outer surface of the substrate.