Abstract: Systems and methods for creating a germicidal partition. A germicidal partition system including at least one negative ion generator including at least one negative high-voltage source, at least one high-voltage conductor electrically connected to the at least one negative high-voltage source, and at least one anode electrically connected to the at least one high-voltage conductor, and at least one fan configured to draw air into the system, direct the air through the at least one negative ion generator, and output the air through at least one manifold, wherein the air outputted through the at least one manifold is configured to create a barrier between a first air mass and a second air mass, such that the outputted air reduces at least one of the transfer of contaminants or the concentration of viable contagions between the first air mass and the second air mass.

Abstract: Reconfigurable interconnection nodes and interface modules are provided. The reconfigurable interconnection node includes a circuit board with a processing unit executing instructions stored on memory to provide operating system software, at least one bus, and at least one bus connector. The reprogrammable interconnection node also includes at least one system interface module operably connected to the circuit board via the at least one bus, wherein the system interface module is configured to communicate with or exchange data with at least a first external system.

Abstract: An electro-mechanical connection apparatus. The apparatus includes a connection base configured to mechanically support an external device, and a first connection device operably connected to the connection base, wherein the first connection device is configured to operably connect with a second connection device associated with the external device. The first connection device includes a first electrical contact configured to establish an electrical connection with a second electrical contact of the external device, wherein the first electrical contact establishes the electrical connection with the second electrical contact while the connection base mechanically supports the external device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating a germicidal partition. A germicidal partition system including at least one negative ion generator including at least one negative high-voltage source, at least one high-voltage conductor electrically connected to the at least one negative high-voltage source, and at least one anode electrically connected to the at least one high-voltage conductor, and at least one fan configured to draw air into the system, direct the air through the at least one negative ion generator, and output the air through at least one manifold, wherein the air outputted through the at least one manifold is configured to create a barrier between a first air mass and a second air mass, such that the outputted air reduces at least one of the transfer of contaminants or the concentration of viable contagions between the first air mass and the second air mass.

Abstract: Fuze assembly systems, devices, and methods. The fuze assembly includes a baseplate; a first gear operably connected to the baseplate and rotatable about a fixed axis between a safety position and an armed position; and a retention device configured to retain the first gear in the safety position and enable rotation of the first gear while being subject to a centrifugal force above a first threshold from rotation of the assembly. The fuze assembly further includes a second gear in operable contact with the first gear and configured to move along a path of the baseplate due to the centrifugal force to rotate the first gear from the safety position to the armed position.

Abstract: An endpoint for trusted fabrication, the endpoint including at least one secure controller configured for connection to a wide area network; and at least one untrusted controller configured for local communication, wherein the endpoint is configured for connection to a fabricator and further configured to receive digitally-signed data specifying at least one item for manufacture; verify the digitally-signed data; and direct the fabricator to manufacture the at least one item after verifying the digitally signed data. A method for trusted on-demand manufacturing, the method including receiving, at an endpoint connected to a fabricator, digitally signed data describing at least one item for manufacture; verifying, at the endpoint, the digitally signed data; and manufacturing the at least one item using the digitally signed data after verifying the digitally signed data, wherein the endpoint comprises at least one secure controller and at least one untrusted controller.

Abstract: Fuze assembly methods and devices. The methods include providing a firing pin to detonate the projectile; operably connecting a weighted body to the firing pin; and operably connecting a flexural portion to the weighted body to retain position of the weighted body due to centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the projectile to retain the firing pin in a detonation prevention position and move the weighted body to drive the firing pin to a detonation position upon impact of the projectile.

Abstract: Lighting modules and methods of manufacturing the same. The lighting module described herein may include a flexible printed circuit board substrate, light emitting diodes mounted on one side of the printed circuit board substrate, and thermally-conductive substrate plates opposite of the light emitting diodes to provide structural support and thermal management.

Abstract: A stabilizer and connecting member is provided for a cushioning device in an article of footwear, comprising a top platform with a diameter larger than a central portion, a corresponding bottom platform and a resilient central portion.