Abstract: A valve for adjusting a fluid flow. The valve includes a valve body, a flow having an inlet and an outlet located downstream of the inlet, a flow adjustment arrangement for adjusting the flow of liquid from the inlet to the outlet, wherein liquid upstream of the flow adjustment arrangement but downstream of the inlet has an upstream pressure, and liquid downstream of said flow adjustment arrangement but upstream of the outlet has a downstream pressure, a stationary differential pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure difference between the upstream pressure and the downstream pressure, and a pair of pressure ports for enabling temporary connection of a non-stationary differential pressure sensor for measuring the pressure difference between the upstream pressure and the downstream pressure. Also a method for use with such a valve.

Abstract: According to some embodiments of the present invention, an ammunition cartridge is provided herein. The ammunition cartridge may include a cartridge enclosure comprising a cartridge case portion and a jacket portion, wherein the jacket portion is configured to accommodate at least one projectile filling; and a base, connectable to the cartridge enclosure, wherein the base comprises an ignition device, wherein the cartridge enclosure comprises a section configured to control the detachment of at least some of the jacket portion from the cartridge case. According to some embodiments of the present invention, another ammunition cartridge is provided herein. The ammunition cartridge may include: a cartridge case portion; and a jacket portion, wherein the jacket portion is configured to accommodate at least one projectile filling, wherein the jacket portion is made of at least one of: polymer material, and composite material.

Abstract: A grip module system for a handgun or other firearm may include a lower receiver, a pistol grip affixed to the lower receiver, a buffer tube attachment point affixed to a rear portion of the lower receiver, and an accessory rail removably attached to a top of the buffer tube attachment point. The grip module system may be configured to accept and engage the firing components of various semi-automatic and automatic pistols or rifles.

Abstract: A molded pistol or firearm holster may include a hood configured to cover an attached optic device or red dot optic and may include a tension mechanism to secure the pistol or firearm in the holster.

Abstract: A metal or alloy insert may be used to reinforce the lip area of a firearm ammunition magazine. The metal or alloy insert may be positioned at the top of the magazine and on the interior of the magazine body, and may be overmolded by a polymer during the molding process to manufacture the magazine body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve handwheel, comprising a first handwheel part comprising a first position-indicating window, a second handwheel part comprising a second position-indicating window, and a geometrical centre axis extending through the first and second handwheel parts. The first handwheel part is rotatably connected to the second handwheel part. When a user turns the first handwheel part around said geometrical centre axis, the first position-indicating window rotates with the first handwheel part while the second position-indicating window remains stationary with the second handwheel part. The invention also relates to a valve arrangement comprising such a valve handwheel.

Abstract: A method for separating protein from plant or algae material is disclosed. The method comprises mixing the protein-containing material with a solvent, preferably water; extracting the protein-containing material at pH>7; and acidifying the mixture, thereby precipitating protein and fiber together. In some embodiments of the invention, the separation additionally comprises decanting the mixture to recover a protein/fiber solid; adding water to the protein/fiber solid; adding a predetermined quantity of base to the protein/fiber/water system, thereby precipitating fiber; separating the fiber from the protein in a decanter; and drying the protein solution. In other embodiments, the protein/fiber solid is processed directly, e.g. by being passed to an extruder. The use of the fiber as a carrier for the protein makes the inventive method more efficient than methods known in the art; in particular, the inventive method does not require the use of a high-g clarifier centrifuge.

Abstract: A valve for adjusting a fluid flow. The valve includes a valve body, a flow having an inlet and an outlet located downstream of the inlet, a flow adjustment arrangement for adjusting the flow of liquid from the inlet to the outlet, wherein liquid upstream of the flow adjustment arrangement but downstream of the inlet has an upstream pressure, and liquid downstream of said flow adjustment arrangement but upstream of the outlet has a downstream pressure, a stationary differential pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure difference between the upstream pressure and the downstream pressure, and a pair of pressure ports for enabling temporary connection of a non-stationary differential pressure sensor for measuring the pressure difference between the upstream pressure and the downstream pressure. Also a method for use with such a valve.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the disclosure, an apparatus for a flow of fluid includes a first and a second element that form an exponentially changing restriction between them for a flow of a fluid. At least one of the first and second elements is configured to move in response to changing pressures to change the restriction. One of the first and second elements includes a wall with one or more cutouts that have an admittance that changes exponentially with respect to the movement of the first or second element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to threat protection, in particular a system and method providing active protection using at least one UAV, e.g., drone, to neutralize an incoming aerial or ground threat or diminish or prevent damage caused, directly or indirectly, from the incoming threat.

Abstract: A measurement module for measuring the differential pressure between a first and second connection point arranged in a transport line for a fluid. The measurement module includes a first connection line and a second connection line, a differential pressure sensor arranged in fluid communication with said first and second connection line, and a valve arranged in fluid communication with said first and second connection line, wherein compared to said valve, said differential pressure sensor is arranged closer to the first and second connection point.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for automated human resources management and real-time communication comprising a unified communications layer integrated with an automation engine and a tools layer. The unified communications layer unifies multiple communication channels. The automation engine comprising real-time predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to manage communications and/or trigger tool layer in response to the communications. The tools layer comprising one or more service(s) and/or data.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed include systems and methods to create independently multi-layered virtual workspace applications, designed for use with independent multiple input systems. Embodiments disclosed include computer implemented methods and systems comprising sending messages into a computer system via at least one of raw input, operating system coding and application specific messaging. Systems and methods disclosed enable receiving and parsing low level messages by unique listening applications, wherein the unique listening applications are further caused to parse the incoming messages into independently handled and rendered independent multiple input data streams.

Abstract: A small-caliber projectile having a length Lb, a forward ogive-shaped section, a rear generally cylindrical shaped section, a core, and a jacket generally surrounding the core. The core has a front/penetrator core portion and a soft/heavy rear core portion, wherein the front/penetrator core portion is made of a tungsten alloy and has a length Lp and the soft/heavy rear core portion is made of a lead alloy and has a length Lr and the ratio Lp to Lb is in the range of 0.2 to 0.5.

Abstract: An actuator for controlling a valve having a valve rod is provided. The actuator includes a manual override arrangement for manually moving the actuator spindle, the manual override arrangement including a locking element, an actuator spindle holder housing at least a portion of an actuator spindle. A guiding arrangement is adapted to guide the actuator spindle along the actuator spindle holder. In a normal operating mode the actuator spindle holder is locked to the locking element, and the actuator spindle is guidable along the actuator spindle holder via the guiding arrangement. In a manual override operating mode, the actuator spindle holder is unlocked from the locking element, and the actuator spindle holder is rotatable together with the actuator spindle via the guiding arrangement.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and device for regulating imaging accuracy of a motion-sensing camera. The method comprises: acquiring an infrared speckle pattern in a target infrared scene; recognizing an actual definition, an actual speckle regularity, and an actual central region brightness of the infrared speckle pattern; comparing the actual definition with a preset definition, the actual speckle regularity with a preset speckle regularity, and the actual central region brightness with a preset brightness; and adjusting an imaging focal length according to a comparison result, and completing regulation of the imaging accuracy. In this way, the method for regulating imaging accuracy of a motion-sensing camera of the present invention can obtain an infrared speckle pattern having required imaging accuracy.

Abstract: A delayed chaff cartridge for use as a decoy for RF radars may include a hollow longitudinal cartridge; one or more hollow capsules; and a propelling element configured to dispatch the capsule out from the hollow cartridge, wherein each hollow capsule includes: two longitudinal parts connected at second end via a pivot, and wherein, at least one of the two longitudinal parts is truncated at a first end.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and device for regulating imaging accuracy of a motion-sensing camera. The method comprises: acquiring an infrared speckle pattern in a target infrared scene; recognizing an actual definition, an actual speckle regularity, and an actual central region brightness of the infrared speckle pattern; comparing the actual definition with a preset definition, the actual speckle regularity with a preset speckle regularity, and the actual central region brightness with a preset brightness; and adjusting an imaging focal length according to a comparison result, and completing regulation of the imaging accuracy. In this way, the method for regulating imaging accuracy of a motion-sensing camera of the present invention can obtain an infrared speckle pattern having required imaging accuracy.

Abstract: A measurement module for measuring the differential pressure between a first and second connection point arranged in a transport line for a fluid. The measurement module includes a first connection line and a second connection line, a differential pressure sensor arranged in fluid communication with said first and second connection line, and a valve arranged in fluid communication with said first and second connection line, wherein compared to said valve, said differential pressure sensor is arranged closer to the first and second connection point.

Abstract: A method for valve type recognition of a valve connected to an actuator, said valve being one of a first valve type and a second or further valve type. The actuator includes an actuator spindle which can be operatively connected to a valve rod. If the maximum allowable stroke of the actuator spindle is the same, or smaller than, a reference value then it is determined that the valve connected to the actuator is of the first valve type. If the maximum allowable stroke is larger than said reference value, the valve is determined to be of the second valve type. An actuator is provided for use in such a method.