Abstract: A fabric barrier for an aircraft compartmental barrier includes a fabric barrier portion and a flexible crosspiece, wherein at least part of one edge of the fabric barrier portion terminates at the flexible crosspiece, wherein the flexible crosspiece is adapted to fit into and be retained within a partially covered groove, wherein the partially covered groove includes a pair of opposing flange portions covering a groove whereby a central longitudinal portion of the groove remains uncovered, wherein the flexible crosspiece is adapted to be released from the partially covered groove by passing between the pair of opposing flange portions during a decompression event. A decompression system for an aircraft compartmental barrier includes said fabric barrier, and a method for isolating two internal volumes within an aircraft using said decompression system.

Abstract: A fabric barrier for an aircraft compartmental barrier includes a fabric barrier portion and a flexible crosspiece, wherein at least part of one edge of the fabric barrier portion terminates at the flexible crosspiece, wherein the flexible crosspiece is adapted to fit into and be retained within a partially covered groove, wherein the partially covered groove includes a pair of opposing flange portions covering a groove whereby a central longitudinal portion of the groove remains uncovered, wherein the flexible crosspiece is adapted to be released from the partially covered groove by passing between the pair of opposing flange portions during a decompression event. A decompression system for an aircraft compartmental barrier includes said fabric barrier, and a method for isolating two internal volumes within an aircraft using said decompression system.

Abstract: A barrier for providing isolation between two internal volumes within an aircraft, comprises: a wall section adapted for location within an aircraft, the wall section having an aperture formed therein; mounting means located on the wall section proximate the aperture; and a substantially planar burst panel member having first and second opposingly-facing sides, the burst panel member adapted for location within the mounting means and dimensioned so as to overlie the aperture when received by the mounting means; the burst panel member comprising a line of weakness provided therein, adapted such that, in use, exposure of the burst panel member to an atmospheric pressure differential between air volumes respectively adjacent the first and second sides exceeding a predetermined value causes the burst panel member to rupture along said line of weakness.

Abstract: A lock is provided for a secondary aircraft cockpit barrier. The lock has a locking tongue, a cavity for receiving the locking tongue, a locking retainer for retaining the locking tongue in the cavity, and a damped locking tongue releasing mechanism for releasing the locking retainer thereby unlocking the locking tongue from the cavity. The damped locking tongue releasing mechanism is damped such that releasing the locking retainer requires at least about 5 seconds.

Abstract: A lock is provided for a secondary aircraft cockpit barrier. The lock has a locking tongue, a cavity for receiving the locking tongue, a locking retainer for retaining the locking tongue in the cavity, and a damped locking tongue releasing mechanism for releasing the locking retainer thereby unlocking the locking tongue from the cavity. The damped locking tongue releasing mechanism is damped such that releasing the locking retainer requires at least about 5 seconds.

Abstract: A kit for covering a load (18) comprising: a cargo cover (10); a deployment means comprising a base sheet (2) for containing the cargo cover (10) prior to covering the load (18), the base sheet (2) comprising releasable securement means (4) for securing it around the cargo cover (10); and a plurality of cargo cover deployment straps (12, 14).

Abstract: Textile armour (2) comprising at least one textile section (4) and corresponding supporting means (6), wherein the arrangement is such that the or each textile section is fully extended.

Abstract: A cargo pallet cover (14) having a main panel (15) and a plurality of side panels (16) extending therefrom, the main panel (15) being adapted to overlie a load (10) on a pallet (12) in use and the side panels (16) being adapted to hang down against the sides of the load (10), each side panel (16) being attached to an adjacent side panel (16) along adjacent edges to define a corner, the cargo pallet cover (14) comprising at least one drainage panel (22) to permit liquid to drain through the cargo pallet cover (14).

Abstract: Insulation assemblies and associated methods of use and manufacture are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, for example, an insulation assembly includes a plurality of insulation panels that are configured to releasably attach to an interior surface of an engine housing. The individual insulation panels can include a first surface configured to face the interior surface, and a second surface opposite the first surface and configured to face an engine in the housing. The insulation panels can each further include an attachment portion on the first surface carrying one or more first fasteners that releasably attach to a corresponding portion of the interior surface. The insulation panels can additionally include an attachment strap carried on the second surface. The attachment strap carries a second fastener that releasably attaches to a corresponding portion of the interior surface.

Abstract: A kit for covering a load (18) comprising: a cargo cover (10); a deployment means comprising a base sheet (2) for containing the cargo cover (10) prior to covering the load (18), the base sheet (2) comprising releasable securement means (4) for securing it around the cargo cover (10); and a plurality of cargo cover deployment straps (12, 14).

Abstract: Textile armour (2) comprising at least one textile section (4) and corresponding supporting means (6), wherein the arrangement is such that the or each textile section is fully extended.

Abstract: A cargo pallet cover (14) having a main panel (15) and a plurality of side panels (16) extending therefrom, the main panel (15) being adapted to overlie a load (10) on a pallet (12) in use and the side panels (16) being adapted to hang down against the sides of the load (10), each side panel (16) being attached to an adjacent side panel (16) along adjacent edges to define a corner, the cargo pallet cover (14) comprising at least one drainage panel (22) to permit liquid to drain through the cargo pallet cover (14).

Abstract: A method of treating a net (2) formed from interconnecting strands (4a, 4b) of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), the net (2) being formed with knotless intersections (6), comprising the steps of: a) heating the net (2) to a temperature of from 80° to 135° C.; b) applying tension to the net (2); c) reducing the temperature to below 80° C.; and d) removing tension from the net (2).

Abstract: Textile armor (2) comprising at least one textile section (4) and corresponding supporting means (6), wherein the arrangement is such that the or each textile section is fully extended.

Abstract: Textile armour (2) comprising at least one textile section (4) and corresponding supporting means (6), wherein the arrangement is such that the or each textile section is fully extended.

Abstract: A mounting assembly (10, 100, 200), comprising: a base (12, 112, 212), for attaching the mounting assembly (10, 100, 200) to a vehicle or structure; and an arm (13, 113, 213), connected to the base (12, 112, 212), for attaching an object to the mounting assembly (10, 100, 200), wherein the base (12, 112, 212) comprises a cam surface (16, 116, 216) and the arm (13, 113, 213) comprises a cam follower (28, 128, 228) biased against the cam surface (16, 116, 216), the cam surface (16, 116, 216) being shaped such that the arm (13, 113, 213) can be located in at least two distinct positions.

Abstract: Textile armor (2) comprising at least one textile section (4) and corresponding supporting means (6), wherein the arrangement is such that the or each textile section is fully extended.

Abstract: A kit for covering a load (18) comprising: a cargo cover (10); a deployment means comprising a base sheet (2) for containing the cargo cover (10) prior to covering the load (18), the base sheet (2) comprising releasable securement means (4) for securing it around the cargo cover (10); and a plurality of cargo cover deployment straps (12, 14).

Abstract: A buckle includes a buckle body with spaced apart wall and a pivot bar extending between the side walls and a handle with a cam member and a pair of support slots. The support slots receive the pivot bar to engage the handle with the body such that the handle can pivot between an open position, in which a strap may be threaded upon the handle, and a closed position, in which tension is applied to the strap threaded upon the handle. The engagement between the support slots and the pivot bar permits the handle to slide relative to the buckle body.

Abstract: Textile armour (2) comprising at least one textile section (4) and corresponding supporting means (6), wherein the arrangement is such that the or each textile section is fully extended.