Abstract: Various connector systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed that can improve connectors and/or connections within an in-flight entertainment system to be at least more resilient to vibration, shock, and/or liquids. Connector boots are disclosed herein that can be coupled to a cover plate of an electronic box of an in-flight entertainment system to improve the connection between a connector plug and a receptacle of the electronic box. A cushion component and a clip are disclosed herein that can improve the connection between a connector plug and a receptacle of a monitor. Methods of disposing components of a connector plug in foil, tape, and/or heat shrink are disclosed herein that can improve resistance to liquids. Connector boots are disclosed herein that can be coupled to an in-line disconnect box to improve connections to connector plugs.

Abstract: A bibless squid lure having a body, the body comprising a rigid head and one or more flexible tentacles attached to the head; the head having a ventral side and a dorsal side with a tow point attached to the ventral side and a hook adapter attached to the dorsal side; the head having a weight located in the dorsal portion; wherein the head and the tentacles are shaped so that, when the lure is pulled through water, the body vibrates. The weight may be located towards a front of the head and primarily located in the ventral portion. The head may comprise a flat dorsal region having little or no lateral curvature.

Abstract: A lure for fishing configured to simulate a swimming motion while sinking. A further embodiment relates to a lure for fishing which does not sink vertically, but swims downwards at an angle. The lure may change direction without input from the user. In an embodiment the lure vibrates when being pulled by a user (e.g. using a fishing rod), swims downwards at an angle when under no external force, vibrating while it does so and changes direction when sinking. Various characteristics of the lure may contribute to this behaviour such as the weight and shape.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprises a body having a front end and a rear end. A cavity is positioned towards the front end of the body, and the cavity has a longitudinal direction. A connection member is located at least partially in the cavity and retained thereto by one or more retaining members. Each retaining member is able to extend into the cavity to retain the connection member in the cavity in use. The connection member is able to move, in use, in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprises a body having a front end and a rear end. A cavity is positioned towards the front end of the body, and the cavity has a longitudinal direction. A connection member is located at least partially in the cavity and retained thereto by one or more retaining members. Each retaining member is able to extend into the cavity to retain the connection member in the cavity in use. The connection member is able to move, in use, in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprises a body having a front end and a rear end. A cavity is positioned towards the front end of the body, and the cavity has a longitudinal direction. A connection member is located at least partially in the cavity and retained thereto by one or more retaining members. Each retaining member is able to extend into the cavity to retain the connection member in the cavity in use. The connection member is able to move, in use, in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A profit attribution modelling system adapted to model the effect on profitability of a business caused by effective investment in any one or more of number of factors. The system displays the representations of the factors, enters a value representing the profit level of the business, enters a value representing a proposed investment value in any one of the factors where a predicted profitability is computed in response to the altered factor and based upon a predetermined scale of interrelationships between the factors.

Abstract: A system comprises a plurality of nodes coupled together via a switching device. Each node comprises a processor coupled to a memory. Migration logic in the switching device is configured to migrate segments of each memory to the switching device.

Abstract: A heat exchange device suited for use with a microturbine engine that includes a recuperator that discharges a flow of exhaust gas during operation. The device includes a heat exchanger housing having a first aperture, a second aperture, and a third aperture. A heat exchanger is coupled to the heat exchanger housing adjacent the third aperture. A control member is coupled to the heat exchanger housing and is movable between a first position and a second position. The control member is operable to direct the flow of waste gas from the first aperture, through the heat exchanger, and to the third aperture when in the first position, and from the first aperture to the third aperture when in the second position.

Abstract: A microturbine engine comprising a turbine including a first housing and a turbine rotor. The engine also includes a generator having a second housing and a generator rotor. The generator rotor is supported for low-speed rotation by a low-speed bearing. The engine also includes a gearbox having a third housing connected to the first housing and the second housing, a pinion gear, and a low-speed gear connected to the generator rotor and at least partially supported by the low-speed bearing. A shaft is connected to the turbine rotor and the pinion gear and a first high-speed bearing and a second high-speed bearing are positioned to support the turbine rotor and the shaft for high-speed rotation.

Abstract: A combustion turbine engine suited to operation in response to a flow of high-temperature gas. The combustion turbine engine generally includes an outer housing including walls that define an inlet, an outlet, and an inner surface. An insulation cartridge is disposed within the outer housing and defines an inner space. The insulation cartridge includes a wall and a core and is operable to at least partially thermally insulate the outer housing from the flow of high-temperature gas. A turbine rotor is disposed substantially within the inner space and is rotatable in response to the flow of high-temperature gas.

Abstract: A radial flow turbine including a rotor having a plurality of vanes defining an inlet, an outlet, and a flow path therebetween. A shroud is positioned to cover at least a portion of the flow path and a housing is positioned to at least partially support the rotor for rotation about a rotational axis. The housing at least partially defines a chamber for the receipt of a flow of products of combustion. A plurality of nozzle guide vane assemblies are positioned to provide fluid communication between the chamber and the inlet. Each of the plurality of nozzle guide vane assemblies is positioned adjacent another nozzle guide vane assembly to at least partially define one of a plurality of converging flow paths. Each nozzle guide vane assembly includes a guide vane positioned between the shroud and the housing and including an aperture therethrough. A bolt engages with the shroud and extends through the aperture to sandwich the guide vane between the shroud and the housing.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for enhancing a material with machine-readable graphical codes. The system includes a processor and memory in electronic communication with the processor. The memory includes a material that comprises an item. The memory also includes a material enhancing module. The material enhancing module obtains the material and identifies the item in the material. A machine-readable graphical code is then generated that corresponds to the item. The material enhancing module inserts the machine-readable graphical code corresponding to the item into the material.