Abstract: An electronic system includes a first data retriever to communicate with a first database associated with an analytic tool, and a second data retriever to communicate with a second database associated with an electronic testing device; wherein the analytic tool is configured to store information regarding actual usage of a product in the first database; wherein the electronic testing device is configured to store product testing data for the product in the second database; wherein the first data retriever comprises a first communication interface to electronically receive the information; wherein the second data retriever comprises a second communication interface to electronically receive the product testing data; and wherein the electronic system further comprises a processing unit configured to compute a score indicating a quality of product testing for the product based on the information regarding the actual usage of the product and/or the product testing data.

Abstract: Described is a method of preparing transition metal nanoparticles on a graphene support, in which a tertiary graphite intercalation compound is provided with intercalated metal ions such that the tertiary graphite intercalation compound comprises a graphene sheet having a negative charge. The graphene sheet is contacted with a transition metal salt to cause reduction of the transition metal salt by the graphene sheet, and to form transition metal nanoparticles. Also described are products arising from the method, and uses of those products.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medical devices. Specifically, the present invention provides fluidic systems having a plurality of reaction sites surrounded by optical barriers to reduce the amount of optical cross-talk between signals detected from various reaction sites. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing fluidic systems and methods of using the systems.

Abstract: A foam core mirror includes a transparent mirror layer, a foam core layer, and a backing layer. One face of the transparent mirror layer is hard-coated to increase scratch resistance and/or wear resistance, and another face of the transparent mirror layer is metalized to provide reflective mirror properties. The foam core layer is arranged adjacent to the transparent mirror layer and includes lightweight foam material. The backing layer is arranged adjacent to the foam core layer and includes a high tensile strength material.

Abstract: Provided is a passenger service unit for an aircraft. The passenger service unit includes a panel body having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and at least two air passages extending through the panel body, at least one light controllable by a passenger, and at least two air vents extending from the first surface of the panel body at respective fixed angles, each of the at least two air vents configured to receive air from a respective one of the at least two air passages.

Abstract: A foam core mirror includes a transparent mirror layer, a foam core layer, and a backing layer. One face of the transparent mirror layer is hard-coated to increase scratch resistance and/or wear resistance, and another face of the transparent mirror layer is metalized to provide reflective mirror properties. The foam core layer is arranged adjacent to the transparent mirror layer and includes lightweight foam material. The backing layer is arranged adjacent to the foam core layer and includes a high tensile strength material.

Abstract: Described is a method of preparing transition metal nanoparticles on a graphene support, in which a tertiary graphite intercalation compound is provided with intercalated metal ions such that the tertiary graphite intercalation compound comprises a graphene sheet having a negative charge. The graphene sheet is contacted with a transition metal salt to cause reduction of the transition metal salt by the graphene sheet, and to form transition metal nanoparticles. Also described are products arising from the method, and uses of those products.

Abstract: A computer based simulation system for virtual training for vehicle crews is disclosed. The Vehicle Crew Training System (VCTS) simulates crew positions for different military ground and air vehicles. Two or more crewman modules are networked together to support a partial or full vehicle crew. The crewman modules are self-contained devices that are modular in hardware and software design, easily reconfigurable, and require minimal facility space, allowing use in restricted environments such as trailers. The VCTS is modular at the crew position level; crewman modules are added or deleted as required to meet a particular training need.

Abstract: A computer based simulation system for virtual training for vehicle crews is disclosed. The Vehicle Crew Training System (VCTS) simulates crew positions for different military ground and air vehicles. Two or more crewman modules are networked together to support a partial or full vehicle crew. The crewman modules are self-contained devices that are modular in hardware and software design, easily reconfigurable, and require minimal facility space, allowing use in restricted environments such as trailers. The VCTS is modular at the crew position level; crewman modules are added or deleted as required to meet a particular training need.

Abstract: A computer based simulation system for virtual training for vehicle crews is disclosed. The Vehicle Crew Training System (VCTS) simulates crew positions for different military ground and air vehicles. Two or more crewman modules are networked together to support a partial or full vehicle crew. The crewman modules are self-contained devices that are modular in hardware and software design, easily reconfigurable, and require minimal facility space, allowing use in restricted environments such as trailers. The VCTS is modular at the crew position level; crewman modules are added or deleted as required to meet a particular training need.

Abstract: A computer based simulation system for virtual training for vehicle crews is disclosed. The Vehicle Crew Training System (VCTS) simulates crew positions for different military ground and air vehicles. Two or more crewman modules are networked together to support a partial or full vehicle crew. The crewman modules are self-contained devices that are modular in hardware and software design, easily reconfigurable, and require minimal facility space, allowing use in restricted environments such as trailers. The VCTS is modular at the crew position level; crewman modules are added or deleted as required to meet a particular training need.

Abstract: A computer based simulation system for virtual training for vehicle crews is disclosed. The Vehicle Crew Training System (VCTS) simulates crew positions for different military ground and air vehicles. Two or more crewman modules are networked together to support a partial or full vehicle crew. The crewman modules are self-contained devices that are modular in hardware and software design, easily reconfigurable, and require minimal facility space, allowing use in restricted environments such as trailers. The VCTS is modular at the crew position level; crewman modules are added or deleted as required to meet a particular training need.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for diagnosing a mycobacterial infection in a subject, involving the following steps: (i) collection of a sample from the subject; (ii) incubation of the sample from (i) with an antigen preparation for 12 hours or less; and (iii) analysis of ?-IFN in the sample from (ii). The invention also provides a diagnostic kit for use in such a method.

Abstract: A method and apparatus that automatically converts a universal resource locator that specifies a location for a publication into a standard publication identifier that identifies the publication uses a plurality of parser rules, each parser rule being adapted to extract data fields for a particular form of universal resource locator. One of the parser rules is selected based on a domain in the universal resource locator and used to parse the universal resource locator to generate data field values. A plurality of translation rules are used, each translation rule accepting one or more data fields as inputs. When the generated data field values match the inputs of a translation rule, that translation rule is used to create a standard publication identifier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for diagnosing a mycobacterial infection in a subject, involving the following steps: (i) collection of a sample from the subject; (ii) incubation of the sample from (i) with an antigen preparation for 12 hours or less; and (iii) analysis of ?-IFN in the sample from (ii). The invention also provides a diagnostic kit for use in such a method.

Abstract: A computer based simulation system for virtual training for vehicle crews is disclosed. The Vehicle Crew Training System (VCTS) simulates crew positions for different military ground and air vehicles. Two or more crewman modules are networked together to support a partial or full vehicle crew. The crewman modules are self-contained devices that are modular in hardware and software design, easily reconfigurable, and require minimal facility space, allowing use in restricted environments such as trailers. The VCTS is modular at the crew position level; crewman modules are added or deleted as required to meet a particular training need.

Abstract: A method for authenticating terminals in a wireless communication service involves receiving registration requests from terminals requiring access, transmitting to each of the terminals a signalling channel assignment signal allocating a duplex signalling channel uniquely to each terminal, transmitting in the signalling channel an authentication request signal, receiving an authentication response signal in the channel, the contents of which depend on the context of the authentication request signal, and deciding whether to allow access to the system according to the contents of the authentication response signal.

Abstract: A spark plug cover includes a silicone elastomeric boot that includes a first portion for covering a spark plug terminal area and a second portion including a corrugated portion for covering a lead wire. A seal is provided at each end of the corrugated region. A ceramic shield covers a part of the elastomeric boot adjacent the spark plug terminal area. A recessed portion in the silicone elastomeric boot retains the ceramic shield, and a chamfered surface provided on the silicone elastomeric boot facilitates mounting the silicone elastomeric boot within the ceramic shield.

Abstract: A spark plug cover includes a silicone elastomeric boot that includes a first portion for covering a spark plug terminal area and a second portion including a corrugated portion for covering a lead wire. A seal is provided at each end of the corrugated region. A ceramic shield covers a part of the elastomeric boot adjacent the spark plug terminal area. A recessed portion in the silicone elastomeric boot retains the ceramic shield, and a chamfered surface provided on the silicone elastomeric boot facilitates mounting the silicone elastomeric boot within the ceramic shield.

Abstract: Apparatus for storing chlorine gas in a containment vessel disposed underground is provided. The gas is stored in a conventional cylinder which is lifted into and out of the vessel by a rack having a bail at top for lifting the rack. A scale is mounted in the vessel and the rack rests on top of the scale. Above ground valve apparatus closes off the vessel and suitable vacuum and vent lines are associated with a regulator mounted at top of the cylinder.