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.

Abstract: Unidirectional transparent projectile penetration resistant panels and bidirectional opaque projectile penetration resistant assemblies and systems and methods of forming and mounting the same relative to underlying support structures.

Abstract: In general, the present invention is incorporated in a cam lock housing that is securable relative to a drawer or door. Coupled to the cam lock housing is an actuator package. The actuator package of this exemplary cam lock system can include a retractable geared plate or tongue, a micro gear motor, a controller, and a power system. In operation, the drive gear/pinion causes lateral displacement of tongue towards or away from a latch in order to lock or unlock the item. As such, a medicine cabinet (or similar), can be remotely locked or unlocked. Alternatively, rotation of a physical key within the cam lock rotates the cam lock housing and the tongue towards or away from a latch so that the cam lock can also be operated manually.

Abstract: A ballistic resistant panel can be configured to be quickly and easily installed in a vehicle door. The ballistic resistant panel can include a plurality of ballistic sheets arranged in a stack. The stack can have an outer perimeter sized to fit within a cavity of the vehicle door. The panel can include a cover disposed over the stack, and the cover can be sealed around a perimeter of the stack to form a waterproof barrier that prevents moisture from reaching and altering the performance of the ballistic sheets. At least one anti-wear strip can be adhered to an outer surface of the cover. The anti-wear strip can provide a low friction surface that protects the panel from damage caused by moving internal door components, such as moving window components that repeatedly rub against the panel.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a Secure Time Communication System (10) are disclosed. One embodiment of the invention provides secure and non-interactive communication of clock information over an unsecured communications channel. This communication provides perfect forward secrecy, while detecting and blocking message spoofing, message replay, denial of service and cryptographic performance attacks. This mechanism also bounds the effect of message delay manipulation. The mechanism consists of two components, a filtered time encryptor (16) and a filtered time decryptor (28). The filtered time encryptor (16) produces a message in two parts; a time token followed by an encrypted message body. The time token is used as a filter to detect most attacks and to determine the message key.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of manufacturing a photovoltaic module comprising at least two electrically connected photovoltaic cells, each photovoltaic cell (4i) being multi-layered structure disposed on a substrate (6) having down-web direction (X) and a cross-web direction (Y). The method comprises providing a plurality of spaced-apart first electrode strips (8i) over the substrate (6), each first electrode strip extending along the cross-web direction (Y), and providing, over the first electrode strips layer, at least one insulating strip (14a, 14b) of an insulator material extending along the down-web direction (X), each insulating strip defining a connecting area and an active area. A functional stack (20) comprising a full web coated layer of photoactive semiconductor material is formed over the first layer and within the active area.

Abstract: A composite case for an electronic device is provided. The composite case includes: a resilient portion dimensioned to cover two end portions of the electronic device and less than half of a back portion of the electronic device; and a rigid portion dimensioned to fit with the resilient portion, the rigid portion dimensioned to provide a cover for at least part of the back portion of the electronic device. A method of protecting an electronic device is provided. The method includes: attaching a rigid material to a resilient material; dimensioning both the rigid material and the resilient material to contain an electronic device; configuring the rigid material, but not the resilient material, to cover most or all of a back portion of the electronic device; and providing an opening to allow a screen portion of the electronic device to be accessed through the opening in the rigid and resilient material.

Abstract: Inconspicuous ballistic armor that may be incorporated into or disguised within everyday articles in the environment in which it is deployed. The ballistic armor includes a ballistic shield, an article attached to the front surface of the ballistic shield, and hand/arm straps attached to a rear surface of the ballistic shield. A thin sheet of hardened abrasion-resistant steel may alternatively be affixed to the ballistic shield core and may wrap around the core slightly to allow for attachment of arm straps and hand holds behind the shield. Examples of the article attached to the front surface include a desktop calendar, a whiteboard, corkboard and artwork. The ballistic shield is formed from high strength, lightweight synthetic fiber that can withstand gunfire. The hand/arm straps may be formed from a webbing strap material that is attached, such as by rivets or special fasteners, to the rear surface of the ballistic shield.

Abstract: A folding ballistic shield is provided that has two panels connected along a vertical line that open to less than 180 degrees via an offset coupling mechanism such that the panels also overlap slightly to prevent any gap or ballistically weak area. A pair of grip handles and arm braces or supports on each panel allow users to more easily support the shield with either his or her left or right hand/arm.

Abstract: This disclosure presents a deployable spill containment system and method. In one embodiment, the spill containment device forms a shallow container covering a large area. The coverage area and depth may vary. The spill containment device may have deformable walls that allow vehicles to drive over and into the protection area during deployment. Furthermore, the spill containment device may be rolled, folded, or both, for storage and transportation, such as fitting in a bed of a pickup truck. The spill containment system includes replaceable components for easy repair, exchange, and modification when needed.

Abstract: A ballistic-resistant garment having an incrementally-adjustable fit, and methods of making and using such a ballistic-resistant garment, whereby the ballistic-resistant garment includes a front panel having a front panel pocket configured to receive a first ballistic-resistant insert; a back panel having a back panel pocket configured to receive a second ballistic-resistant insert; a front panel first fastener coupled to the front panel; and a plurality of discrete back panel first fasteners coupled in spaced apart relation to the back panel, whereby each of the discrete back panel first fasteners is configured to matably engage with the front panel first fastener to provide a first pair of releasably engaged fasteners which couple the front and back panels to fasten the ballistic-resistant garment about a torso of a wearer.

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 of protecting a computing device is provided including detachably connecting a leading edge of a base portion of the computing device to one or more device receiving members of a first portion of a case. The trailing edge of the base portion is secured to the first portion of the case. The first portion of the case may substantially envelope the base portion of the computing device and a plurality of perimetral fastening members may be detachably connected to a second portion of the case. The perimetral fastening members may detachably connect to perimetral edges of a screen portion of the computing device. A protective shell may be formed around the computing device by pivoting adjoining edges of the first and second portions of the case about a linking pliable member in communication with the trailing edge of the computing device.

Abstract: A composite case for a computing device including a first portion to protect and detachably connect to a display portion. The first portion may have perimetral fasteners disposed on its edges. A second portion is for protecting and detachably connecting to an input device portion of the computing device. The second portion may have perimetral fasteners disposed on its edges. The display and input device portions can be detachably connected to each other through a multi-pivot hinge unit operable to rotate about one or more computing device axes defined between the display and input device portions to move the computing device between open and closed states. A hinge cover portion can be connected to the first portion operable to detachably receive and surround the multi-pivot hinge of the computing device. A protective shell can be formed between first and second portions.

Abstract: A subassembly for inserting a frangible pressure disc seal in the inner conduit of a tubing string in a wellbore, particularly for a deviated wellbore, to seal the tubing string to provide pressure control while required by the operator.

Abstract: An embodiment includes an open/non-closed hull collar assembly that is shaped to increase encapsulated volume of a hull. The hull collar assembly may include a hull collar structure and a foam module. The hull collar structure may include a gunwale, an outboard boundary, and an inboard boundary. The outboard boundary extends in an outward lateral direction from a lower hull portion and extends in a longitudinal direction from the lower hull portion such that at least a portion of the hull collar structure is at least partially included in a freeboard portion of a boat hull. The inboard boundary extends from the gunwale a portion of a distance to a deck such that the hull collar structure is at least partially open or non-closed to an inner hull volume. The foam module is comprised of a non-expansive, closed cell foam. The foam module is shaped for disposition within the hull collar structure.