Abstract: An armor system or plate designed to reduce the extent of back face deformation by re-directing the pressure wave created by a projectile impact. More specifically, armor systems according to embodiments of the invention are provided with redirection channels whereby the pressure or shock waves generated by projectile impact are guided or spread laterally along the channels and out of the plate so as to reduce back face deformation and consequent impact to the wearer.

Abstract: A protective case for a portable device having a touchscreen constructed from a back frame, a front frame, and a stretchable cover is disclosed herein. The back frame receives the device through an open front and the stretchable cover is stretched over the back frame and the device. A portion of the cover stretches over the back frame and device such that the device is securely held in the back frame. A front frame with a transparent screen protector that allows the touch screen of the device to be used while the device is frilly enclosed in the case is removably coupled to the back frame with grasping protrusions that connect to mounting portions on the back frame that extend through openings in the stretchable cover.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composite material comprising a matrix and a metallic layer located at at least one surface of said composite material, said matrix comprising at least one polymer and a first population of particles of at least one electronically conducting metal, said layer comprising a second population of particles of at least one electronically conducting metal, a method for preparing such composite material and applications thereof.

Abstract: A collapsible leakproof container comprises an orifice ring defining a mouth of the container, a lid that detachably seals with the orifice ring, a flexible body coupled to the orifice ring, the flexible body having at least an outer layer a waterproof barrier layer disposed inside the outer layer and sealed to the orifice ring, and a puncture resistant layer disposed between the waterproof layer and an interior of the flexible body. Such a container is helpful for transporting fragile vessels such as wine while travelling.

Abstract: An automated can adjustment system for a can cleaning system and associated method is disclosed. The automated can adjustment system can store different stage height information corresponding to various cans with different heights in a controller. The stage height information corresponding to the different can heights is associated with and recallable by various preset buttons operatively coupled with the controller. The controller is configured to communicate with the one or more drive mechanisms to adjust one or more stage heights based on the stage height information recalled when a particular preset button is selected. Different stage heights may be changed by then selecting a different preset button associated with a can having a different height.

Abstract: Apparatus to enforce network policy based on identity authentication at a network endpoint device by offloading the authentication to a network attached authentication devices is disclosed. The authentication device may use Statistical Object Identification to perform the authentication. The present disclosure greatly reduces the resources needed by the network endpoint device to perform the authentication and eliminates the topological restrictions found in traditional network appliance based approaches.

Abstract: The present invention enables the selection of network routes based on a combination of traditional route table entries, identity policy information, and trust level information determined dynamically for each network session. This enables a network operator to apply different policies to network entities presenting differing identity credentials. It also allows network operators to block access to networks and network resources when identity credentials are not provided or are unauthorized.

Abstract: Systems and methods of verifying runtime integrity with a trusted execution environment (TEE) may include generating, by a processor in communication with the TEE, a secure communication channel between the TEE and at least one executable program attempting to communicate with the TEE, providing, by the processor, a moving target defense (MTD) module to the at least one executable program via the generated secure communication channel, wherein the MTD module comprises disposable polymorphic code, sending over the secured communication channel, by the processor: data, received from the at least one executable program, and a transformed runtime digest of the at least one executable program, and allowing, by the processor, communication with the TEE when the validity of the transformed runtime digest of the corresponding at least one executable program is verified.

Abstract: A method for producing a densified material includes: obtaining a film including at least one first layer of plastic material and one second layer with a composition distinct from the first layer, the first layer having a first melting temperature, or obtaining pieces of such a film; compressing the obtained film or the obtained pieces of film through at least one die of at least one extruder, and obtaining a profile of densified material, the extruder including at least one rotary endless screw pushing the obtained film or pieces of film along a screw axis; and optionally cutting the profile in order to obtain granules of densified material, the compression step being carried out at a maximum compression temperature for the obtained film or pieces of film, the maximum compression temperature being less than the first melting temperature. Also disclosed are installation and use of the densified material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a current collector comprising: a substrate, the substrate being made of a first material, the first material comprising a polymer, and a grid in contact with the substrate, the grid being made of a second material, the second material comprising metal particles.

Abstract: A steel armor plate and method of manufacturing is described. The armor plate has three curves, a first curve about an axis that parallels the length of the armor plate, and two additional curves about axes that parallel the width of the armor plate. A die for manufacturing said plate is described, the die being formed of a stack of metal plates, each plate having a curve that substantially matches the first curve, the stack of plates being arranged in a step-down-then-step-up fashion to form a concavity that approximates one of the two additional curves.

Abstract: Systems and methods of generating a software module, including: receiving a cryptographic key identification (ID) and a cryptographic operation type from at least one executable program, generating a software module configured to perform the cryptographic operation with a cryptographic key, sending the software module to the at least one executable program, and performing the operation having the cryptographic operation type with the software module, wherein the software module is generated based on at least one of: a transformation of the cryptographic key corresponding to the received cryptographic key ID, and the received cryptographic operation.

Abstract: Apparatus to enforce network policy based on identity authentication at a network endpoint device by offloading the authentication to a network attached authentication devices is disclosed. The authentication device may use Statistical Object Identification to perform the authentication. The present invention greatly reduces the resources needed by the network endpoint device to perform the authentication and eliminates the topological restrictions found in traditional network appliance based approaches.

Abstract: A data collection and display system for use in a combat sport including: i. A trunk protector for a combat sport participant, the trunk protector including: a. protective padding, b. at least one impact sensor, c. at least one microprocessor integral with the protective padding, for collecting and analyzing data from the at least one impact sensor, d. at least one display area, integral with the trunk protector, for displaying information related to the combat sport and combat sport participant; and an energy based method for scoring combat sports.

Abstract: A Confidence Broker System is disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention includes a confidence broker (10) which communicates with a plurality of confidence producers (12A, 12B, 12C) and a plurality of confidence consumers (14A, 14B, 14C). Communications between these elements is conducted via a communications infrastructure (16). The confidence broker (10) also includes a communications interface (42) which is connected to a protocol converter (44). The protocol converter (44) is connected to a confidence normalizer (46). The confidence normalizer (46) is connected to a confidence mediator (48). The confidence mediator (48) is connected to a confidence mapper (50). The confidence mapper (50) is connected to the protocol converter (44). Each of the protocol converter (44), the confidence normalizer (46), the confidence mediator (48) and the confidence mapper (50) is connected to a storage device (52).

Abstract: A protective panel for a vehicle substantially conforming to a portion of a vehicle. The protective panel having an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface, the lower surface having a reduced surface area in order to limit force applied to the protective panel and the vehicle. The panel further having an edge portion disposed along a perimeter, between the upper and lower surface, for deflecting obstacles, and one or more mounting points for removably attaching the protection panel to a portion of the exterior of a vehicle.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for securing tools for use, storage, and transport. One illustrative system may include a tool securing assembly with a tool retaining clip that can be detachably mounted to a base assembly. The tool retaining clip may be formed from a resilient material and have a tool insertion opening smaller than a diameter of a portion of a tool to be secured therein that leads to a larger tool retaining space. When a tool is inserted, the tool insertion opening flexes to provide positive physical feedback that the tool is secured. The retaining clip may require the tool to be rotated as it is inserted to provide additional physical feedback. The base assembly may have a front mounting portion and rear securing portion separated by a retaining recess. The tool retaining clip may also be secured on a storage rack for storage or transport.