Abstract: A transducer mounting device for positioning and orienting a transducer is disclosed that can pivot the transducer about multiple axes and readily provide information regarding a direction which the transducer is pointing when the transducer detects a submerged mass. The disclosed device includes a rotatable pole to which a microcontroller, transmission module, and articulating sensor module are attached. Each of the transmission module and articulating sensor module include motors for positioning and orienting the transducer.

Abstract: An aircraft door drainage system includes a precipitation receptacle disposed longitudinally along an upper edge of an aircraft door opening. The receptacle is mounted along the upper edge of the door opening by a plurality of brackets that connect the receptacle to an inside ceiling panel of the aircraft. The receptacle protrudes outward from the upper edge of the door opening into a path followed by precipitation falling off of an outer peripheral surface of a fuselage of the aircraft from locations above, forward, and aft of the door opening into the door opening when the aircraft door is in an open position. The receptacle remains clear of the aircraft door when the aircraft door is closed into the door opening. Drain hoses are connected at first and second ends of the receptacle to direct precipitation collected in the receptacle to an outside of the aircraft.

Abstract: Livestock animals and progeny thereof comprising at least one edited chromosomal sequence that alters expression or activity of a somatostatin receptor (SSTR) protein are provided. Livestock animal cells that contain such edited chromosomal sequences are also provided. The livestock animals have improved growth performance and weight gain. Methods for producing livestock animals with increased growth performance are also provided.

Abstract: A lift apparatus having a support assembly that supports a slide panel assembly and an actuator that selectively adjusts the height or vertical position of the support assembly to thereby adjust the vertical position of the slide panel assembly. The support assembly is movably coupled to a bed of a vehicle (e.g., a truck). Vehicles including the lift apparatus and a slide assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: An environmental sensor device with a sensor enclosure is configured for use in a gas environment. An enclosure support, at least one sensor on a face of the enclosure; and at least one debris sloughing structure is used. The debris sloughing structure is composed of a channel with a set of inner and outer ridges disposed in the enclosure around a periphery of the at least one sensor, wherein a top portion of the debris sloughing structure above the at least one sensor and lateral portions of the debris sloughing structure on lateral sides of the at least one sensor. A shape and arrangement of the debris sloughing structure carries condensate or contaminants forming on non-sensor areas of the enclosure away from the sensor and to a bottom portion of the enclosure.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for generating a cyber-deception strategy that adaptively implement a decoy file placement strategy for thwarting malicious activity on a computing network. The systems and methods can include a plurality of surveillance services that can monitor the evolving conditions and states of a target computing network. The information from the external surveillance services can be combined with one or more user defined parameters to serve as inputs to a system that can use the input data to generate a decoy file content and placement strategy so as to effect a cyber-deception strategy. In one or more examples, can identify one or more target objects to use as decoys and use the identified targeted objects as well as information about the target network, to generate a high-level guidelines that will be used to generate one or more deception plans for implementation on the target network.

Abstract: A method includes collecting seismic survey data and processing the seismic survey data to identify subterranean conduit coordinates. The method also includes performing a conduit plugging operations using the identified subterranean conduit coordinates. A related system includes at least one seismic source and at least one seismic receiver to collect seismic survey data in response to at least one shot fired by the at least one seismic source. The system also includes a processing unit in communication with the at least one seismic receiver. The processing unit analyzes the collected seismic survey data to identify subterranean conduit coordinates for use with conduit plugging operations.

Abstract: A contactless tipping system for dancers at an adult entertainment establishment allows proper social distancing between patrons and entertainers. A patron opens an app and enters a tip amount into the app and sends this information to the establishment's computer which identifies the sender, the recipient, and the amount of the tip, either audibly or visually or both and causes a currency cannon to shoot currency, real or imitation, onto the stage. The system allows the patron to select additional services, such as VIP room time, with a selected dancer or to order refreshments.

Abstract: Some embodiments include an x-ray system, comprising: a structure having a hole having an axially extending wall; and a nozzle disposed in the hole; wherein the nozzle and the axially extending wall form a plurality of axially extending helical fluid channels. Some embodiments include an x-ray system formed by shaping tubing to form a plurality of axially extending helical flutes; and forming a plurality of axially extending helical fluid channels by inserting the shaped tubing into a hole in a structure.

Abstract: An aircraft door drainage system includes a precipitation receptacle disposed longitudinally along an upper edge of an aircraft door opening. The receptacle is mounted along the upper edge of the door opening by a plurality of brackets that connect the receptacle to an inside ceiling panel of the aircraft. The receptacle protrudes outward from the upper edge of the door opening into a path followed by precipitation falling off of an outer peripheral surface of a fuselage of the aircraft from locations above, forward, and aft of the door opening into the door opening when the aircraft door is in an open position. The receptacle remains clear of the aircraft door when the aircraft door is closed into the door opening. Drain hoses are connected at first and second ends of the receptacle to direct precipitation collected in the receptacle to an outside of the aircraft.

Abstract: An acoustic absorbing panel adapted for use with computers and servers includes a first layer and an opposing second layer, and a core disposed between the first and second layers, the core including walls extending between the first and second layers and defining a series of cells, each cell being at least partially surrounded by a wall, adjacent cells being interconnected via an opening in the at least one wall. The panel includes a through hole in the first layer or the second layer. The hole may be aligned with a cell in a series of cells. The panel has an absorption band at a frequency between 800 Hz and 12000 Hz. The panel may include a flame resistant polymer composition. The panel may be mounted on the frame of an electronics enclosure. The electronics enclosure may be a server rack or a case of a computer or server.

Abstract: An acoustic-absorbing blanking panel for an electronics rack includes a sheet of acoustic-absorbing material mounted or mountable onto a front panel, the front panel being mountable onto an electronics rack. The blanking panel exhibits an absorption band at a frequency between 800 Hz and 12000 Hz. The sheet of acoustic-absorbing material may be mounted onto a frame, the frame being mountable onto a server rack. The sheet of acoustic-absorbing material may include acoustic-absorbing film, non-woven material, foam, or a panel with a core having a honeycomb structure. An electronics server rack includes a rack with mounting rails, constructed to house electronics components. An acoustic-absorbing blanking panel is mounted on the mounting rails. The blanking panel includes a sheet of acoustic-absorbing material mounted onto a front panel, the front panel being mounted onto the rack. The blanking panel has an absorption band at a frequency between 800 Hz and 12000 Hz.

Abstract: An environmentally controlled chamber system. The system includes an insulated enclosure having an access door and a humidification/dehumidification chamber enclosure arranged and disposed to provide humidification or dehumidification to the insulated enclosure. The system also includes a refrigerant loop having an enclosure evaporator, a dehumidification evaporator, at least one condenser, a variable speed compressor and piping for directing refrigerant from the variable speed compressor to the enclosure evaporator, the dehumidification evaporator, and the at least one condenser. An electrical heating element is arranged and disposed adjacent to the enclosure evaporator to selectively provide heat to at least a portion of the enclosure evaporator. A method for controlling the environmentally controlled chamber system is also disclosed.

Abstract: An environmental sensor device with a sensor enclosure is configured for use in a gas environment. An enclosure support, at least one sensor on a face of the enclosure; and at least one debris sloughing structure is used. The debris sloughing structure is composed of a channel with a set of inner and outer ridges disposed in the enclosure around a periphery of the at least one sensor, wherein a top portion of the debris sloughing structure above the at least one sensor and lateral portions of the debris sloughing structure on lateral sides of the at least one sensor. A shape and arrangement of the debris sloughing structure carries condensate or contaminants forming on non-sensor areas of the enclosure away from the sensor and to a bottom portion of the enclosure.

Abstract: Some embodiments include an x-ray system, comprising: a structure having a hole having an axially extending wall; and a nozzle disposed in the hole; wherein the nozzle and the axially extending wall form a plurality of axially extending helical fluid channels. Some embodiments include an x-ray system formed by shaping tubing to form a plurality of axially extending helical flutes; and forming a plurality of axially extending helical fluid channels by inserting the shaped tubing into a hole in a structure.

Abstract: A zoom lens assembly may include lens elements, lens mounts, and an actuator. Each of the lens elements has an optical axis aligned to a common optical axis. At least one of the lens elements is a movable lens element and at least one of the lens elements is an aspheric lens element. Each of the lens elements has a lens diameter of 4 millimeters or less. The lens mounts are coupled to the lens elements and are configured to retain the lens elements in order. The actuator is coupled between the movable lens element and one of the lens mounts. The actuator is configured to selectively adjust an axial position of the movable lens element along the common optical axis. An optical zoom of the zoom lens assembly is at least 3×. A maximum axial length of the zoom lens assembly is less than 25 millimeters.

Abstract: A method, a system, and computer readable medium comprising instructions for message delivery security validation are provided. At least one authentication setting from an end user is received at a data collection system. A validation key is generated based on the at least one authentication setting. A message and the validation key are sent to a device of a recipient. The device of the recipient are automatically authenticated using the validation key. The message is delivered to the device of the recipient upon authentication.

Abstract: A clutch piston assembly increases the clamping pressure within a transmission or torque converter, without increasing the oil pressure, in order to reduce the slippage of the clutches against the reaction plates and has a piston housing that receives a cylinder bore ring atop of which is seated a cylinder bore. The cylinder bore has a series of progressively wider inner grooves with the uppermost groove being the widest yet substantially narrower than either of the cylinder bore ring's grooves, thereby decreasing the overall apply area of the central bore thereby increasing the clamping pressure that can be exerted by the clutch piston assembly.

Abstract: A torque converter stator has interchangeable blades and has a body member with a central hub and an annular wall. Dovetail openings are located on an outer surface of the annular wall. Each blade has a dovetail pin that is removably received within a respective one of the dovetail openings. A cover plate is removably attached to the body member in order to secure the blades in place within their respective dovetail openings. A heated duct ring is positioned over the outer ends of the blades and allowed to heat shrink into contact with these ends as the duct ring cools and shrinks, thereby securing the duct ring to the remainder of the stator.

Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a joint and an energy harvesting system. The energy harvesting system includes an energy conversion system configured to convert kinetic energy from movement of the joint into electrical energy.