Abstract: An acceleration or deceleration sensor for locking a payout aircrew harness system comprises a frame or housing in which is received a heavy ball accommodated between opposing shells having opposing conical recesses receiving the ball. The shells are held against the ball by respective opposing springs whereby the ball and shells, in the absence of accelerating or decelerating forces are held in a balanced, equilibrium, position between the shells. The shells are carried at respective ends of respective levers or arms pivoted in the frame or housing, whereby movement of the ball in any direction relative to said frame or housing will cause pivotal movement of the arms. The sensor includes a trigger or trip mechanism of which one said arm forms part. Thus said a trigger or trip mechanism is operable by movement of said heavy ball relative to said frame or housing, to move from a sensing position to a locked position in which it will remain until a positive re-setting operation is carried out.

Abstract: Systems and methods to control transferring of data across LDT and PCI buses without requiring any high latency read operations. The amount of available receiving buffers on remote processor is written to memory of local processor so that the local processor can determine the number of available receiving buffers on the remote processor. The amount of completed transfers from the local processor is also written to memory of remote processor so that the remote processor can determine the number of completed transfer and process the receiving buffers accordingly and free or reuse the processed buffers.

Abstract: A harness arrangement for a seat, the arrangement comprising an occupant harness configured to be worn by an occupant of the seat, a separate seat harness securable to the seat, and means releasably to connect the seat harness to the occupant harness.

Abstract: Unleaded blend compositions, as well as formulated gasolines containing them have a Motor Octane Number (MON) of at least 80 comprising either:

Abstract: A pressure pad (1) has two sets of cells (11, 12) with a sensor pad (8) positioned under the pad (1). During inflation, part of the low goes to the sensor pad (8) to exhaust and the rest fills the cells (11 or 12). Any change in patient position/weight causing a change in airflow in tube (10) will alter the differential pressure measured at the pressure transducer (16). Based on this feedback the microprocessor directly controls the power level to the pump (6) thus adjusting the airflow to the cells to prevent bottoming or to rung at a minimum pressure. The pressure pad (1) is segmented into a heel section, upper leg section, torso section, and a head section. The heel, head and upper leg sections are maintained at a lower pressure P1 and the torso section at a higher pressure P2. A control module (50) to control the flow in the segments is provided inside the pressure pad (1). The pressure pad (1) can be an alternating or static pad.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adhesive including (a) a copolymer including butene, at least 40 mol % propylene, and from 0 to 30 mol % of a termonomer selected from ethylene and C5 to C20 linear, branched or cyclic alpha olefins, wherein the copolymer has (i) a weight average molecular weight of 100,000 or less; (ii) a number average molecular weight of 20,000 or less; (iii) an Mw/Mn of 5 or more; and (iv) a viscosity of 8000 mPa·sec or less at 190° C.; and (b) a hydrocarbon resin, and/or (c) a polypropylene having at least 30% crystallinity having a viscosity of 1500 mPa·s or less at 190° C., or a tactic polypropylene having a viscosity of 1500 mPa·s or less at 190° C., provided that if the tactic polypropylene is not present, then the hydrocarbon resin is a cyclopentadiene-based hydrocarbon resin. This invention also relates to blends of the copolymer described above and isotactic polypropylene without hydrocarbon resin.

Abstract: A body cavity lining means is disclosed having a fluid chamber (9) and at least one further means (23) for providing liner means rigidity, in use. Means (23) comprises a further fluid chamber. The provision of two fluid chambers provides much greater control over the insertion and removal of the lining means. The provision of two separate fluid chambers allows the rigidity of the chambers to be controlled independently of eversion. In one embodiment the lining means is used to assist in the insertion of an endoscope for performing a colonoscopy. In one embodiment the at least one further means for providing liner means rigidity comprises a resiliently deformable extendible elongate member. In another embodiment one of the two fluid chambers is formed partially by the endoscope or other semirigid member, and means is provided for advancing the endoscope within the colon.

Abstract: A rocket motor is disclosed that is suitable for use with an ejection seat. The rocket motor includes a combustion chamber, and has a plurality of spaced apart outlets arranged in fluid communication with the combustion chamber, to allow the passage of exhaust gases upon ignition of a propellant within the combustion chamber. Each exhaust outlet is arranged to direct the exhaust gases along respective fixed lines of thrust. The arrangement is such that the resultant thrust generated by the rocket motor acts along the line non-parallel with at least one of the fixed lines of thrust so as to direct the rocket motor along the curved trajectory. The secondary outlets may be smaller than the primary outlets and are selectively closable by valves.

Abstract: A spring loaded pay out arrangement for a seat harness securable to a seat, the seat harness being releasably connectable to an occupant harness configured to be worn by an occupant of the seat.

Abstract: A multiple actuator disk drive is disclosed. The mechanical vibration in one actuator induced by motion in the second actuator is greatly reduced by providing an independent bearing shaft for each actuator. The bearing shafts are mounted substantially along the same geometric axis.

Abstract: A head support apparatus (10) when positioning a person in a prone position comprises a base (199) slidable under a support surface. The base (11) has a central supporting post (12) supporting a frame (16) carrying a head support tray (18). A pressure reducing ring (23) is mounted on the head support tray (18) by straps (24). Contact points along the surface of the pressure reducing ring (23) are protected by a fitted pads (25) designed to improve comfort levels for the user. The pressure reducing ring (23) is clear and comprises a multi-channel air bladder to allow alternating inflating and deflation of the individual chambers to provide pressure relief. The visual and physical access to the users head and facial area is maintained at all times. The structure is self stabilising and can be used with most bed frames, or independently.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided for the controlled transfer of data across LDT and PCI buses without requiring any high latency read operations. The preferred embodiment of the invention removes the need for any read accesses to a remote processor's memory or device registers, while still permitting controlled data exchange. This approach provides significant performance improvement for systems that have write buffering capability.

Abstract: An improved method and system for high speed logging and trending of data. Logging of data may include: receiving data; and storing the data, and an index to the data, in a shared memory location coupled to a database. Trending of data may include: retrieving requested data from the shared memory location using the index of the requested data, and displaying the retrieved data. User configurable frequencies may be provided for various actions on the data. The data may be measurement data, including a stream of data comprising a plurality of entries. The logging and trending may be: (1) performed substantially concurrently; (2) implemented using shared memory templates. The database may reside on a first computer system, and the logging and trending may be performed on the first computer system or on a second computer system coupled to the first computer system via a network.

Abstract: A multiple actuator disk drive is disclosed. The mechanical vibration in one actuator induced by motion in the second actuator is greatly reduced by providing an independent bearing shaft for each actuator. The bearing shafts are mounted substantially along the same geometric axis.

Abstract: An energy absorber for absorbing energy of a vehicle or component of a vehicle or occupant of the vehicle in a crash situation so as to allow relatively gradual deceleration of the vehicle, component or occupant, the energy absorber including a first part, a second part and an elongate deformable member secured to the first part and extending through a deforming arrangement carried by the second part, whereby said elongate deformable member normally acts as a tie or strut between said first part and said second part but wherein the arrangement is such that, when the force acting between said first part and second part in a predetermined direction exceeds a predetermined amount, said elongate deformable member is thereby forced progressively through said deforming arrangement as the distance between said first part and said second part changes and the deformable member is thereby forced to undergo plastic deformation, whereby energy is absorbed, and wherein said deforming arrangement is such as to effect such

Abstract: A pivoting bracket for connecting adjacent panels of an articulated door. The pivoting bracket has a generally cylindrical base and an arm rigidly connected to and extending from the base. The arm has a mounting face on a base side which is generally parallel to a tangent to the base. A recess extends into at least one end of the base, generally co-axially therewith, for receiving a guidewheel shaft. The pivoting bracket interacts with adjacent articulated door panels to mount the panels to a guide track and allow articulated movement without requiring or modifying a conventional hinge. The arm has a first part proximal the base and a second part distal the base. The second part is securable to an upper articulated door panel. The base extends into a channel provided on a rearward face of a lower articulated panel. The base of the arm pivots and interlocks itself relative to the channel while the door articulates.

Abstract: A striker for a fixed frame includes an opening adapted to accommodate a latch member of an opening leaf fitting. The striker includes a base that can be fixed to the fixed frame and an insert including an opening which can accommodate the latch member. The base includes an opening forming a housing for the insert.

Abstract: An ejection seat having a blast protection system comprising a blast screen stowed on the ejection seat and deployable to at least substantially envelop an occupant of the seat.

Abstract: An ejection seat having a blast protection system comprising an inflatable curtain stowed on the ejection seat and deployable to at least substantially envelop an occupant of the seat.

Abstract: A pack (13) for elongate smoking articles encased in an inner wrapping includes a paperboard outer container having a generally rectangular base (14), four hingedly connected side walls (15-20) which upstand from the base, and a top panel member (22) which at least partially closes off the top of the pack. The side walls (15-20) are substantially the same height as the smoking articles and are secured with respect to the base. Access to the smoking articles is made beside the top panel member (22).