Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a payload to a flight system. The apparatus includes a first arm, a second arm, a first member, a second member, and at least four attachment interfaces, attached to at least the payload and the flight system.

Abstract: Methods, kits, and devices for detecting open-globe eye injuries are described. A device including a target recognition element specific for intraocular fluid, appropriate for use in the field is described. A method for detecting an open-globe eye injury by detecting proteins found in intraocular fluid is also described. A device may include a soft absorbent swab for sample collection, a lateral flow assay device, and a blood filter to improve device performance.

Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods to regulate pressure in earplug are disclosed. Some embodiments provide auditory attenuation and others may further include communications capability. The devices and apparatus are well-suited for use by divers and pilots in particular.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an offshore anchor system comprising two or more helical anchors, each having a predetermined length; and a template acting as a base connecting the two or more helical anchors. Some embodiments further comprise a skirt protruding from the periphery of the template in a direction substantially parallel to the length of the two or more helical anchors thereby providing additional lateral support.

Abstract: Earplugs that have enhanced performance in protecting the user from high noise levels without impeding auditory awareness are described. The earplugs comprise a housing and a non-linear acoustic filter, wherein the non-linear acoustic filter can comprise a bulb. The earplugs are designed to be compatible with other types of headwear, e.g., headphones and helmets.

Abstract: Polymers derived from a metallocene comprising a group IV element and at least one cyclopentadienyl group are described. Methods for preparing refractory ceramics comprising group IV carbides and/or borides using such polymer are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the method for fabricating the refractory ceramic comprises infiltrating a fiber preform with such polymer and pyrolyzing the polymeric fiber preform.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a group anchor system, subsea installation tool and method of install such group anchor systems. The group anchor system includes a template through which a plurality of vertical piles, such as helical piles, are passed, drilled into the seabed at one end and secured to the template at the other to provide a mooring anchor for an offshore asset. The installation tool is a modular tool designed to mate with the group anchor system. Each module including drive mechanism for engaging and driving a pile. The piles may be driven simultaneously, individually, or in groups as required for proper placement and leveling. Methods of using the installation tool are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrically conductive filler comprises particles having a base substrate and a conductive coating. In some embodiments, the base substrate is a metal, plastic, glass, natural or synthetic graphite, carbon, ceramics, fiber or fabric. In some embodiments, the coating provides improved electrical conductivity, and the coated particle has lower electrical resistance than the uncoated base particle. Other embodiments and methods of making and using the electrically conductive filler are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a group anchor system, subsea installation tool and method of install such group anchor systems. The group anchor system includes a template through which a plurality of vertical piles, such as helical piles, are passed, drilled into the seabed at one end and secured to the template at the other to provide a mooring anchor for an offshore asset. The installation tool is a modular tool designed to mate with the group anchor system. Each module including drive mechanism for engaging and driving a pile. The piles may be driven simultaneously, individually, or in groups as required for proper placement and leveling. Methods of using the installation tool are also disclosed.

Abstract: A haptic device includes a housing, a first motor configured to rotationally drive a first lead screw, a second motor configured to rotationally drive a second lead screw, and a touch point configured to contact the skin on a distal end. The rotation of the first lead screw is configured to move the touch point along a first axis and the rotation of the second lead screw is configured to move the touch point along a second axis The second axis can be perpendicular to the first axis. The haptic device can be configured to be worn on a user's arm via a wrist band or compression sleeve.

Abstract: An endoscope may include a needle and a scope, which may optionally be contained in an elongated shaft. The endoscope may further include a handle comprising at least one button, a visualization component, a reservoir configured to contain a composition, and a dispensing mechanism. The at least one button, the needle, the reservoir, and the dispensing mechanism may be operably linked to cause the composition to be dispensed from the reservoir through the needle to a portion of an ear. A method for using such an endoscope may include inserting the endoscope into a portion of an ear, using the visualization component to visualize the portion of the ear, and pressing the at least one button to dispense the composition from the reservoir through the needle to the portion of the ear.

Abstract: A device may include a shaft with a dispensing channel, an evacuating channel, a proximal end, and a distal end. The device may further include an enclosure attached to the distal portion of the shaft, the enclosure having a first portion and a second portion that form a bore when the enclosure is closed. The device may further include a handle attached to the proximal end of the shaft, which is configured to open and close the enclosure. A method of delivering a solution to a nerve repair site may include obtaining such a device, closing its enclosure around the nerve repair site, delivering one or more solutions through the dispensing channel to the nerve repair site, removing one or more solutions through the evacuating channel from the nerve repair site, and opening the enclosure to remove it from the nerve repair site.

Abstract: Conductive, lightweight, corrosion-resistant fiber mats are described herein. More particularly a metalized fiber mat of non-woven fibers has a conductive metal coating of a uniform thickness and a corrosion-resistant metal coating of a uniform thickness. Methods of producing such fiber mats are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are bearing assemblies including a compliant layer within a mounting socket for reducing wear of the bearing.

Abstract: An electrically conductive filler comprises particles having a base substrate and a conductive coating. In some embodiments, the base substrate is a metal, plastic, glass, natural or synthetic graphite, carbon, ceramics, fiber or fabric. In some embodiments, the coating provides improved electrical conductivity, and the coated particle has lower electrical resistance than the uncoated base particle. Other embodiments and methods of making and using the electrically conductive filler are also disclosed.

Abstract: A chemical sensing system includes a substrate material, a detector capable of indicating a presence of a target compound, gas, or vapor, and a heater for rapidly releasing compounds, gases and vapors from the substrate material. The substrate material acts to concentrate the compounds, gases, and vapors from a sample area for improved detection by the detector.

Abstract: Discontinuous fiber preforms, fiber-reinforced metal matrix composites, and methods of making same are disclosed. A fiber preform includes a milled fiber material having a weighted average fiber length of about 0.03 mm to 0.12 mm and/or a percent fiber volume fraction of the fiber preform of about 15% to about 55%. The milled fiber material is at least substantially free of a binder material. A fiber-reinforced MMC includes a milled fiber material having a weighted-average fiber length of about 0.03 mm to 0.12 mm and/or a percent fiber volume fraction of the fiber preform of about 15% to about 55%. The fiber-reinforced MMC further includes a metal infiltrated into the milled fiber material. The milled fiber material is at least substantially free of a binder material. The milled fiber can be substantially uniformly oriented and/or randomly oriented in the fiber preform and/or the fiber-reinforced MMC.

Abstract: Nanoimprinted films, devices including nanoimprinted films, methods for making such films, and devices and apparatuses for making such films are described herein. The nanoimprinted films can be used to provide an antireflective coating for windows, windshields, visors, lenses, and other devices.

Abstract: Disclosed are bearing assemblies including a compliant layer within a mounting socket for reducing wear of the bearing.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer nanocomposites including either silica or non-platelet metal oxide particle and the use of these polymer noncomposites in the core layer of multilayer barrier films and laminates. The polymer nanocomposites provide high-barrier properties and low gas permeation.