Abstract: Apparatus and method for opening refrigerant sources while servicing a refrigeration system are provided by this disclosure. A system may include a fluid source, a device capable of coupling to the fluid source, and a fluid receiving system. The device may include a valve disposed in the body of the apparatus. A portion of the valve being engageable with a refrigerant supply composed of either a self-sealing valve or a penetrable seal.

Abstract: A system that includes a guest virtual machine is in communication with a hypervisor. The guest virtual machine comprises virtual machine measurement points and a hypervisor control point. The hypervisor control point is configured to collect virtual machine memory metadata from the guest virtual machine and from the hypervisor, and to compare the virtual machine memory metadata to the hypervisor memory metadata. The hypervisor control point is further configured to determine whether the virtual machine memory metadata is the same as the hypervisor memory metadata and to communicate the virtual machine memory metadata to the virtual vault machine in response to determining that the virtual machine memory metadata is the same as the hypervisor memory metadata. The virtual vault machine is in communication with the hypervisor and configured to classify the state of the guest virtual based on the virtual machine memory metadata.

Abstract: Highly secured transactions for mobile or Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices can be conducted using a one-time seed technology (OTST). For example, registration of a user and authentication of a user device is based on a one-time seed (OTS) which is generated by an authentication server and sent to the user device. The user device employs the OTS to generate a one-time password (OTP). After registration and authentication, the OTS is deleted. As such, the OTS and OTP is used only one time. No seed is stored on the user device. As for securing the transactions, it may be signed by a one-time hash (OTH) or a one-time signing key (OTSK). Like the OTS, the OTH or OTSK is deleted from the user device after the transaction. Since the user device does not contain a seed, OTH or OTSK, there is no risk of the user device being hacked by unwanted third parties.

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: Compositions, methods of use and kits for use as a protectant composition and/or cleaning composition. The protectant composition and/or cleaning composition comprises at least one surfactant and at least one rheology modifier, and water. The composition also optionally comprise, pH adjusters, builders, alkalinity sources, wetting agents, spreading agents, UV absorbers. The protectant composition has a viscosity of about 4000 to 6000 cps and exhibits a Vertical Cling parameter of between 1 and about 7 at a temperature of about 25° C. on automotive surfaces to which the compositions are applied.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses for servicing a refrigeration system are described herein. A system may include a fluid source and a device is capable of coupling to the fluid source, a measuring device and a fluid receiving system. The device may include a valve disposed passage disposed in a body of the apparatus that communicates with the fluid source, the measuring device and the fluid receiving system. A portion of the valve being engageable with a self-sealing valve of the refrigerant supply while inhibiting fluid flow between the fluid source and the measuring device and/or between the measuring device and the fluid receiving system.

Abstract: Servicing devices and methods of use for servicing refrigerant systems are described herein. The servicing device may include a body and a plunger. The body may include a first fluid port, a second fluid port, and a passage. The first fluid port operatively couples to a fluid port of a fluid source. The second fluid port operatively couples to a refrigeration system. The passage is in fluid communication with the fluid ports of the body and in fluid communication with a measuring device. A plunger is at least partially disposed in the passage of the body. A first portion of the plunger is engagable with an integrated valve of the fluid source. Adjustment of the plunger to a released position allows communication between the second fluid port and the measuring device while inhibiting communication between the first fluid port and the fluid source.

Abstract: A sound suppression device for a firearm includes an inner core and an outer tube surrounding the inner core. The inner core defines a central chamber extending the length of the inner core and has axially spaced baffles that define expansion chambers in fluid communication with the central chamber that enable hot gases generated by the firearm to expand and cool. A cover disposed between the outer tube and the inner core closes the expansion chambers and separates the expansion chambers from the outer tube.

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.

Abstract: A one-time-use pressure-actuated conduit closure is provided, to selectively withstand fluid pressure from one side of the device until the closure is removed remotely, the closure device being a frangible dome designed to withstand fluid pressures from one side but to rupture upon application of higher pressure on its other side, which provides a mechanism to isolate downhole fluid under (high) pressures in part of a well during operations for a period of time selected by an operator, and then to remove the isolation by breaking the rupture dome remotely by application of extra fluid pressure or other forces from surface. The frangible dome has features in at least one surface to guide and control its breakage to provide controlled shard sizes and shapes and a predictable opening for minimal obstruction of the conduit when broken away.

Abstract: Servicing devices and methods of use for servicing refrigerant systems are described herein. A servicing device may include a body and actuator. The body includes a first fluid port that is coupleable to a fluid port of a fluid source; a second fluid port, that is operatively couples to a refrigeration system; a passage in fluid communication with the first and second fluid ports and in fluid communication; and a plunger at least partially disposed in the passage of the body, and the plunger is adjustable between a released position and an engaged position, during use. The actuator is coupled to the body, and, during use, downward movement the actuator raises or lowers a plunger such that substantially continuous fluid communication between the first fluid port and the second fluid port is established.

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 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: Described are active crash systems for seats and associated methods. The active crash system includes a seat for an occupant of a vehicle and a crash seat system. The crash seat system includes a seat velocity device and a trigger device. The seat velocity device is configured to selectively move the seat. The trigger device configured to estimate at least one of an impact time or an impact condition of an impact event based on a detectable condition and activate the seat velocity device at an activation time prior to the estimated impact time such that the seat is moved.

Abstract: A system that includes a trusted measurement machine comprising a profiling tool, a semantics virtual machine profiling engine interface, a semantics virtual machine profiling engine. The profiling tool is configured to receive virtual machine operating characteristics metadata for a guest virtual machine and to communicate the virtual machine operating characteristics metadata to the semantics virtual machine profiling engine using the semantics virtual machine profiling engine interface. The profiling tool is further configured to compare the virtual machine operating characteristics metadata to a target profile comprising known configurations for guest virtual machines, to determine a classification for the guest virtual machine, and to communicate the determined classification to the vault management console.

Abstract: A system that includes a vault management console configured to determine a measurement request for virtual machine operating characteristics metadata. The system further includes a guest virtual machine that includes virtual machine measurement points and a hypervisor control point. The system further includes a hypervisor associated with the guest virtual machine that is configured to communicate the measurement request to the hypervisor control point. The hypervisor is further configured to receive a packet with the virtual machine operating characteristics metadata and to communicate the packet to the virtual vault machine. The hypervisor device driver is configured to receive the packet from the hypervisor and to communicate the virtual machine operating characteristics to an analysis tool.