Abstract: Method of moulding a moulding material to form a moulded part of carbon fibre-reinforced resin matrix composite material in which a sheet moulding compound is moulded which can provide panels, for example for use as vehicle body panels, which have the combination of very low thickness, very light weight, very low warping and surface defects, and very low anisotropy with regard to localised fibre and resin distribution and their associated appearance and mechanical properties.

Abstract: A plurality ceiling fan kits comprising one or more pre-wired downrods or a set of pre-wired downrods having internal wiring terminating on one or more ends in wire leads made of electrically conductive materials. Different electrical connectors, for use with the ceiling fan kits and pre-wired downrods, are adapted to electrically couple one or more sets of wiring by pushing in the electrically conductive wire leads into a plurality of ports disposed on the electrical connectors. The electrical connectors may include a jumper for switching between a single- and dual-power supply switch configuration and indicia for identifying the insertion of a wire into a corresponding port. A method of mounting a ceiling fan to a structure having an electrical supply, utilizing the pre-wired downrods and the electrical connectors.

Abstract: A prepreg comprising a fibrous material contacting a polymerizable resin, at least 50 wt % of the polymerizable resin comprising at least one polymerizable monomer having at least two carbon-carbon unsaturated functional groups, the monomer being polymerizable by reaction of the unsaturated functional groups to form a cured resin, wherein the resin has a heat of polymerization of less than 230 KJ/kg to provide a maximum increase in temperature of the prepreg of 60° C. during polymerization under adiabatic conditions.

Abstract: A suture assembly includes a translation assembly that is axially translatable within a working channel of an endoscope and is adapted to releasably secure and/or release a needle and a distal end cap that is securable to an end of the endoscope and is adapted to releasably secure and/or release the needle in order to pass the needle back and forth between the translation assembly and the distal cap. An attachment mechanism configured to releasably secure the distal endcap to an end of the endoscope.

Abstract: An edge stabilization assembly for inclined surfaces having a synthetic tuft assembly; a water-permeable polymer mesh connected on one side of the synthetic tuft assembly, and a tuft-free non-permeable woven polymer mat connected on the other side of the synthetic tuft assembly, and a plurality of fasteners.

Abstract: A control handle for use with a suture device operable through an endoscope includes a grip attachment configured to be secured to an endoscope and a control housing operably secured to the grip attachment. A catheter housing is moveably disposed within the control housing and adapted to releasably secure the suture catheter such that translation of the catheter housing causes translation of the suture catheter. A lever is rotatably securable relative to the catheter housing such that rotation of the lever relative to the catheter housing causes the catheter housing to move relative to the control housing. A sliding tab is disposed relative to the lever such that movement of the sliding tab relative to the lever causes the suture catheter to translate relative to the control wire disposed within the suture catheter.

Abstract: A method for producing bipolar plates includes removing scrap material from an electrically conductive plate. The scrap material is created when the plate is cut through to produce a fluid flow opening therein and in which an inlet manifold opening and an outlet manifold opening are located at the ends of the fluid flow opening and in communication therewith.

Abstract: A plurality ceiling fan kits comprising one or more pre-wired downrods or a set of pre-wired downrods having internal wiring terminating on one or more ends in wire leads made of electrically conductive materials. Different electrical connectors, for use with the ceiling fan kits and pre-wired downrods, are adapted to electrically couple one or more sets of wiring by pushing in the electrically conductive wire leads into a plurality of ports disposed on the electrical connectors. The electrical connectors may include a jumper for switching between a single- and dual-power supply switch configuration and indicia for identifying the insertion of a wire into a corresponding port. A method of mounting a ceiling fan to a structure having an electrical supply, utilizing the pre-wired downrods and the electrical connectors.

Abstract: An edge stabilization assembly for inclined surfaces having a synthetic tuft assembly; a water-permeable polymer mesh connected on one side of the synthetic tuft assembly, and a tuft-free non-permeable woven polymer mat connected on the other side of the synthetic tuft assembly, and a plurality of fasteners.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for machining knowledge reuse by determining a machining strategy for a designated part to be formed, based at least in part on machining strategy information used to form one or more similar parts. Methods include receiving an input representation (such as a 3D model) of the designated part, searching a machining knowledge database for one or more similar parts that have a shape similar to the designated part, retrieving machining strategy information that was used to form the similar parts, and deriving a machining strategy for the designated part based at least in part on the machining strategy information used to form the similar parts.

Abstract: A small batch roasting device including a base unit and a roasting chamber unit. The base unit includes a housing, a heating element, a fan, and a support surface. The housing defines an upper end, a lower end, and an isolation chamber open to the upper end. The heating element and the fan are within the housing, with the fan being positioned between the heating element and the lower end. The roasting chamber unit defines a roasting chamber, a leading region and a trailing region terminating at a trailing end. In an assembled state, a portion of the roasting chamber unit is disposed within the isolation chamber and the trailing portion is proximate the heating element. The roasting chamber unit is supported relative to the base unit by an interface with the support surface at a location longitudinally spaced from the trailing end.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sequencing HVAC equipment of an HVAC system using data recorded in situ to build a model capable of making predictions about equipment efficiency and using that information, in combination with predictions about building load, to produce an operational sequence for the HVAC equipment that promotes an improved or optimized overall energy efficiency for the HVAC system. In one embodiment, the process is automated and utilizes Bayesian computational models or algorithms to generate an initial sequence. The process reduces engineering hours and may advantageously provide a means to predict potential sequencing problems for similar types of HVAC equipment.

Abstract: A method for producing bipolar plates includes removing scrap material from an electrically conductive plate. The scrap material is created when the plate is cut through to produce a fluid flow opening therein and in which an inlet manifold opening and an outlet manifold opening are located at the ends of the fluid flow opening and in communication therewith.

Abstract: A composite panel composed of a fibre reinforced resin matrix composite material, wherein the panel comprises: a panel portion comprised of a first ply of fibre reinforced resin matrix composite material, wherein the first ply includes a first fibrous layer of a plurality of non-woven carbon fibres which are substantially randomly oriented, and a reinforcement portion which is integrally moulded with the panel portion and is located at a location on a surface of the panel portion to provide an integrally moulded primary structural region of the composite panel, the reinforcement portion being comprised of at least one second ply of fibre reinforced resin matrix composite material, the second ply comprising a second fibrous layer, wherein the first ply has a primary portion which is located in the primary structural region and a secondary portion which is adjacent to the primary portion and is located in a secondary structural region of the composite panel, wherein in the primary portion the first ply has a fi

Abstract: An air swirler arrangement comprises a coaxial arrangement of an inner and an outer air swirler passage. Each air swirler passage comprises a radial flow swirler. Air swirler arrangement comprises a coaxial arrangement of first, second and third members. Second member has radially extending upstream portion spaced axially from first member and a convergent portion. Third member has a radially extending upstream portion spaced axially from the upstream portion of second member and a radially inner surface having convergent and divergent downstream portions and a radially outer surface having a divergent downstream portion. First, second and third members the vanes of the radial flow swirlers is a monolithic structure. Plurality of circumferentially spaced passages are provided within the third member and each passage has an inlet in the surface and an outlet arranged to direct fluid onto the divergent portion of the surface or the surface of the third member.

Abstract: A composite panel composed of a fibre reinforced resin matrix composite material, wherein the panel comprises: a panel portion comprised of a first multilayer laminate including a plurality of first plies of fibre reinforced resin matrix composite material, wherein at least one of the first plies includes a first fibrous layer of a plurality of non-woven carbon fibres which are substantially randomly oriented, and a reinforcement portion which is integrally moulded with the panel portion and is located at one or more locations on a surface of the panel portion to provide one or more primary structural regions of the composite panel, the reinforcement portion being comprised of a second multilayer laminate including a plurality of second plies of fibre reinforced resin matrix composite material, wherein at least one of the second plies includes a second fibrous layer of a plurality of non-woven carbon fibres which are substantially randomly oriented, wherein in at least one primary structural region both the p

Abstract: Illustrative embodiments may provide for an apparatus and method of controlling the folding of a wing. The apparatus may include a sensor, an actuator, and a wing fold controller. The method may include receiving a status of at least one of an aircraft and a wing fold system of the aircraft by the wing fold controller of the wing fold system. The method may also include receiving an automated command by the wing fold controller in response to receiving the status. The method may also include operating the wing fold system by the wing fold controller based on the automated command and the status. The method may also include transitioning a wingtip of a wing of the aircraft to one of a flight position and a folded position by an actuator of the wing fold system in response to commands from the wing fold controller.

Abstract: A method of moulding a moulding material to form a laminated moulded part of fibre-reinforced resin matrix composite material, the method comprising the steps of: i. providing in a mould tool a preform comprising a central layer portion and a peripheral edge portion around at least a part of a periphery of the central layer portion, the central layer portion including at least one fibrous layer and a first resin, and the edge portion comprising a second resin including a plurality of individual fibres dispersed therein; ii. closing the mould tool to define a closed mould cavity containing the moulding material; and iii.