Abstract: An outer platform leading edge cooling system includes a radially outer platform having a platform leading edge; a hollow cooling channel is defined extending generally longitudinally along the platform leading edge of the radially outer platform; an inlet port located in a radially outer end region of the platform leading edge being fluidly coupled with the hollow cooling channel; and the hollow cooling channel comprising an outlet conduit extending from a cooling channel exit, the outlet conduit being connected in fluid flow communication with a trailing edge cavity.

Abstract: A spinneret, apparatus, and method are provided for making filaments for fibrous nonwoven fabrics with more uniform filament and fabric formation while minimizing filament breaks and hard spot defects in webs and fabrics made therefrom. The spinneret has a spinneret body that has an overall length to hydraulic diameter ratio and defines orifices that extend through the spinneret body, wherein the orifices comprise capillaries that open at a face of the spinneret body for polymer filament extrusion therefrom, wherein the capillaries are arranged in a plurality of different rows at the face of the spinneret body, and wherein the plurality of different rows are arranged into a plurality of different zones at the face of the spinneret body.

Abstract: A navigation system for a vehicle comprises a controller programmed to, responsive to data indicating separation of a follower vehicle from a caravan led by the vehicle and traveling along a predefined route to a destination, generate an alternative route for the follower vehicle to rejoin the caravan at a meetup location before the destination, and alter speed of the vehicle based on expected travel time of the follower vehicle along the alternative route.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a water collection system including a deployable channel movable between a stowed position and a deployed position for capturing water, a filter for filtering the water collected by the deployable channel, and a tank for storing the water filtered by the filter.

Abstract: A spinneret, apparatus, and method are provided for making filaments for fibrous nonwoven fabrics with more uniform filament and fabric formation while minimizing filament breaks and hard spot defects in webs and fabrics made therefrom. The spinneret has a spinneret body that has an overall length to hydraulic diameter ratio and defines orifices that extend through the spinneret body, wherein the orifices comprise capillaries that open at a face of the spinneret body for polymer filament extrusion therefrom, wherein the capillaries are arranged in a plurality of different rows at the face of the spinneret body, and wherein the plurality of different rows are arranged into a plurality of different zones at the face of the spinneret body.

Abstract: A navigation system for a vehicle comprises a controller programmed to, responsive to data indicating separation of a follower vehicle from a caravan led by the vehicle and traveling along a predefined route to a destination, generate an alternative route for the follower vehicle to rejoin the caravan at a meetup location before the destination, and alter speed of the vehicle based on expected travel time of the follower vehicle along the alternative route.

Abstract: A spinneret, apparatus, and method are provided for making filaments for fibrous nonwoven fabrics with more uniform filament and fabric formation while minimizing filament breaks and hard spot defects in webs and fabrics made therefrom. The spinneret has a spinneret body that has an overall length to hydraulic diameter ratio and defines orifices that extend through the spinneret body, wherein the orifices comprise capillaries that open at a face of the spinneret body for polymer filament extrusion therefrom, wherein the capillaries are arranged in a plurality of different rows at the face of the spinneret body, and wherein the plurality of different rows are arranged into a plurality of different zones at the face of the spinneret body.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a water collection system including a deployable channel movable between a stowed position and a deployed position for capturing water, a filter for filtering the water collected by the deployable channel, and a tank for storing the water filtered by the filter.

Abstract: A spinneret, apparatus, and method are provided for making filaments for fibrous nonwoven fabrics with more uniform filament and fabric formation while minimizing filament breaks and hard spot defects in webs and fabrics made therefrom. The spinneret has a spinneret body that has an overall length to hydraulic diameter ratio and defines orifices that extend through the spinneret body, wherein the orifices comprise capillaries that open at a face of the spinneret body for polymer filament extrusion therefrom, wherein the capillaries are arranged in a plurality of different rows at the face of the spinneret body, and wherein the plurality of different rows are arranged into a plurality of different zones at the face of the spinneret body.

Abstract: A business method for creating, from a mortgage note, two negotiable collaterized debt instruments, each having a separate payment plan. The original mortgagee, or its assigns, use the method to alleviate the mortgagor's monthly payment burden thereby avoiding costly foreclosure proceedings that will result in an increase of inventory of non-performing assets. Additionally, the property values are preserved resulting in more stability. One of the resulting debt instruments with a first payment plan (non-toxic) maintains, or attempts to maintain, the original terms of the mortgage note, depending on market conditions, but reduces the monthly payments in proportion to the non-toxic to property value ratio. The toxic portion of the debt is deferred for a number of years at which time the principal and accrued interest is due. This secured payment plan is deferred. By that time the value of the property is expected to have increased.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and system for determining a billing structure for outputting documents using an image processing apparatus. If image data of the document includes color pixels, a billing structure is determined for each page based on an amount of color coverage. The marked color pixel locations of the image data to be output in the device dependent space are counted. Each color pixel location comprises at least one color plane. In some cases, a ratio of the count of the marked color pixel locations to a maximum number of pixel locations may be used to determine the amount on the page. Processing and determining a billing structure based on image data in the device dependent space, irrespective of the amount of ink/toner or color planes used, avoids charging a customer for color print job when only a small amount of color pixels are printed.

Abstract: Shoe organization and selection system whereby a person can easily and conveniently find a pair of shoes desired from their closet by selecting the shoe from a computer screen that contains pictures of all of the shoes in the shoe organizer (FIG. 1A), and then the computer will open the appropriate shoe drawer (18) so that the desired shoe can be extracted. The system comprises of a modular shoe organizer rack (FIG. 1A) which will contain the actual shoes, a motorized shoe drawer (18), and a shoe selection console (40), thereby named SSC for short, that will be directly connected to each shoe compartment either wired or wirelessly. The shoe selection console (40) will contain a picture of each shoe (42) contained in the shoe organizer.

Abstract: A method to implement multiple talk-around communication links using the communication resources of one repeater. A system resource controller determines whether talk-around is possible for any two communication units intending to engage in a point-to-point communication link. Assignment of a talk-around repeater depends on the geographic locations of the two communication units, and a predetermined range criterion between them. In addition, the talk-around communication must not interfere with any existing talk-around communication already in the system. When talk-around communication is possible, an enabling communication grant is issued to the units, and the talk-around repeater's communication resources are assigned to support the link. Otherwise, a repeater for normal trunking is assigned.

Abstract: A fluid displacement rotary machine is disclosed, more specifically a rotating piston compressor enclosed in a casing formed with a vent through which may freely enter the gas or vapor to be compressed. Radial cylinders are part of a rotor rotatably supported by a shaft co-axial with the rotor. The rotor is power-driven. The piston connecting rods rotate about a stud fixed to the casing and eccentric to the rotor. Each cylinder head includes a scoop rotating therewith and adapted to channel the gas or vapor into the cylinder head; and further includes a delivery pipe connected to a bore formed in the rotor supporting shaft which extends externally of one casing end wall. The cylinders and the pistons rotate in respective annular paths and yet the pistons make a reciprocating movement within their cylinders because of the eccentric mounting of the stud relative to the rotor axis.

Abstract: An internal combustion rotary engine of the type comprising a rotor, an output shaft eccentric to the rotor, pistons reciprocable in and out in the rotor relative to its axis of rotation, and piston rods connecting the pistons to the shaft. This rotary engine is characterized by the absence of dead points in the course of the pistons and piston rods, by connection of the piston rods to the output shaft to maintain substantial leverage for the action of the pistons on the output shaft, and by a simple connection between the output shaft and the rotor to concurrently synchronize them.