Abstract: An apparatus including a log accumulator is provided. The log accumulator can have logs load therein while they travel along a path that is generally parallel to a path along which the logs are separated from a building stream of sheets, such as when exiting a folder. The logs may be loaded into buckets of the accumulator without requiring lateral accelerations out of a mechanism transferring the separated logs to the accumulator. Similarly, logs may be initially removed from buckets of the accumulator without requiring lateral accelerations. Further, an accumulator unloading apparatus may initially index the logs perpendicular to a length to clear the path of the buckets of the accumulator and then accelerate the logs parallel to a length of the logs once removed from the path of the buckets.

Abstract: Techniques for accounting for rotational bias of an inertial measurement unit in a setting where momentum is conserved are presented. The techniques include: obtaining, from an inertial measurement unit, an initial magnitude of momentum and initial directional rotational rates; iteratively updating an estimate of bias of magnitude of momentum and estimates of bias of directional rotational rates based at least on the obtaining and based at least on readings from the inertial measurement unit; adjusting directional rotational rates obtained from the inertial measurement unit to account for the estimates of bias of directional rotational rates, where bias adjusted directional rotational rates are determined; and providing the bias adjusted directional rotation rates.

Abstract: Techniques for maneuvering a space vehicle are presented. The techniques can include: obtaining a representation, in a computer, of a multi-segment planned position, planned velocity, and planned acceleration of the space vehicle along a planned continuous trajectory; tracking, using at least one navigation sensor, an indication of an actual position, actual velocity, and actual acceleration of the space vehicle; and maneuvering the space vehicle, using a closed-loop controller, and based on the tracking, to return to the planned position, planned velocity, and planned acceleration.

Abstract: The invention provides a fermentable feedstock of sustainable origin comprising a plant biomass thermal pressure hydrolysate, the biomass preferably being lignocellulosic. e.g., grass, straw or similar, to be processed alone or in conjunction with conventional starch/sugar containing crops to supplement or replace conventional arable crops in sugar and nutrient production for fermentation processes. The invention also provides a method of producing an incubatable feedstock for aerobic/anaerobic fermentation comprising subjecting plant biomass to thermal pressure hydrolysis in an autoclave using steam and agitation in an alkaline environment to achieve hydrolytic efficiencies of 85-95% at moderate temperatures of 130-150° C. that is superior to the prior art, recovering the hydrolysed product from the autoclave, and providing this as the incubatable feedstock that may involve solid separation and a saccharification phase prior to fermentation.

Abstract: A device for moving a coupon comprising a coupon retainer for retaining a coupon on which a target solution is to be tested, a coupon manipulator for engaging the coupon retained in the coupon retainer with the target solution, and a first controller for controlling a movement of the coupon manipulator.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming zig-zag folded logs of web material is provided. The apparatus and method allows for forming logs having different sheet lengths on a same machine. Logs of web material having weakened regions at different locations between folds in the zig-zag folded web are also provided.

Abstract: A device for moving a coupon comprising a coupon retainer for retaining a coupon on which a target solution is to be tested, a coupon manipulator for engaging the coupon retained in the coupon retainer with the target solution, and a first controller for controlling a movement of the coupon manipulator.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a low density, fibrous primary lignocellulose biomass, particularly straw for anaerobic digestion at large scale, i.e. >2 MWth, which comprises a step that greatly increasing the density of the straw through size reduction, moisture adjustment and compression ahead of loading and subsequent agitation of the resultant biomass in a pressure vessel through an atmosphere of saturated steam providing heat for thermal-pressure hydrolysis and recovering treated biomass from the vessel. The primary lignocellulose biomass may be prepared in admixture with secondary biomass which may be manure-based.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a low density, fibrous primary lignocellulose biomass, particularly straw for anaerobic digestion at large scale, i.e. >2 MWth, which comprises a step that greatly increasing the density of the straw through size reduction, moisture adjustment and compression ahead of loading and subsequent agitation of the resultant biomass in a pressure vessel through an atmosphere of saturated steam providing heat for thermal-pressure hydrolysis and recovering treated biomass from the vessel. The primary lignocellulose biomass may be prepared in admixture with secondary biomass which may be manure-based.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide new and improved folding apparatuses and methods for interfolding a continuous stream of sheets into a single-fold interfolded pattern of sheets while passing all of the sheets substantially along a single sheet path. More particularly, all sheets in the continuous stream of sheets pass through the nips between adjacent components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to multi-cell devices fabricated on a common substrate that are more desirable than single cell devices, particularly in photovoltaic applications. Multi-cell devices operate with lower currents, higher output voltages, and lower internal power losses. Prior art multi-cell devices use physical isolation to achieve electrical isolation between cells. In order to fabricate a multicell device on a common substrate, the individual cells must be electrically isolated from one another. In the prior art, isolation generally required creating a physical dielectric barrier between the cells, which adds complexity and cost to the fabrication process. The disclosed invention achieves electrical isolation without physical isolation by proper orientation of interdigitated junctions such that the diffusion fields present in the interdigitated region essentially prevent the formation of a significant parasitic current which would be in opposition to the output of the device.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a system and method for documenting and/or quantifying the inspection of the cleanliness of a surface. The documenting is attained through the capture of an image of the surface and uploading said image along with metadata about the image to a place of secure storage such as a company internal server or a web server. The quantification is attained through image analysis of the image, with or without enhancements such as UV light, to derive a value for the amount of residue remaining on the surface. This quantification can be performed on a device and sent to a server, or performed on the server itself after the image has been sent. In all cases, the inspection of cleanliness is documented with or without quantification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to multi-cell devices fabricated on a common substrate that are more desirable than single cell devices, particularly in photovoltaic applications. Multi-cell devices operate with lower currents, higher output voltages, and lower internal power losses. Prior art multi-cell devices use physical isolation to achieve electrical isolation between cells. In order to fabricate a multicell device on a common substrate, the individual cells must be electrically isolated from one another. In the prior art, isolation generally required creating a physical dielectric barrier between the cells, which adds complexity and cost to the fabrication process. The disclosed invention achieves electrical isolation without physical isolation by proper orientation of interdigitated junctions such that the diffusion fields present in the interdigitated region essentially prevent the formation of a significant parasitic current which would be in opposition to the output of the device.

Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments, disclosed is a brake monitoring system for monitoring the health status of the brakes of an aircraft, the aircraft comprising a plurality of brakes, the brake monitoring system comprising conducting a statistical comparison of a brake temperature against a temperature data centrality value based on the temperature values of the plurality of brakes.

Abstract: The present technology relates to multi-cell devices fabricated on a common substrate that are more desirable than single cell devices, particularly in photovoltaic applications. Multi-cell devices operate with lower currents, higher output voltages, and lower internal power losses. Prior art multi-cell devices use physical isolation to achieve electrical isolation between cells. In order to fabricate a multicell device on a common substrate, the individual cells must be electrically isolated from one another. In the prior art, isolation generally required creating a physical dielectric barrier between the cells, which adds complexity and cost to the fabrication process. The disclosed technology achieves electrical isolation without physical isolation by proper orientation of interdigitated junctions such that the diffusion fields present in the interdigitated region essentially prevent the formation of a significant parasitic current which would be in opposition to the output of the device.

Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments, disclosed is a brake monitoring system for monitoring the health status of the brakes of an aircraft, the aircraft comprising a plurality of brakes, the brake monitoring system comprising conducting a statistical comparison of a brake temperature against a temperature data centrality value based on the temperature values of the plurality of brakes.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide new and improved folding apparatuses and methods for interfolding a continuous stream of sheets into a single-fold interfolded pattern of sheets while passing all of the sheets substantially along a single sheet path. More particularly, all sheets in the continuous stream of sheets pass through the nips between adjacent components.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I): which is useful as an intermediate in the preparation of pharmaceutically active compounds.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide new and improved folding apparatuses and methods for interfolding a continuous stream of sheets into a single-fold interfolded pattern of sheets while passing all of the sheets substantially along a single sheet path. More particularly, all sheets in the continuous stream of sheets pass through the nips between adjacent components.