Abstract: A hybrid polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitor and a method for manufacturing a capacitor are disclosed. In an embodiment a hybrid polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitor includes a winding element having a diameter of more than 10 mm, at least two tabs electrically contacted with an anode foil and at least two tabs electrically contacted with a cathode foil.

Abstract: A grounding clamp includes a safety lock-out which locks the operation of the clamp in the absence of a hot-stick. A clamping member cooperates with a frame having an arm, and is selectively biasable by a user to translate the clamping member relative to the frame to clamp a conductor between the clamping member and arm. The lock-out cooperates with the clamping member to prevent the translation of the clamping member unless in the presence of an insulating tool such as a hot-stick.

Abstract: An architecture and methods for self-sovereign digital identity is described. The method mimics the handling of identities in the physical world, by provisioning unique digital identities to people. Digital identities and consent tokens are said to be self-sovereign because they are tightly controlled by their owners using identity engines installed on personal devices. Identity engines are interoperable, establishing a web identity layer. Self-sovereign digital identities are used to identify their holders, sign and encrypt transactions, and create digital seals that cannot be repudiated. Digital seals affix the identities and attestations of collaborating parties to digital identities, consent tokens, transactions, documents, and other artifacts. Self-sovereign digital identities can be exchanged securely, verified using proof-of-possession and proof-of-custody tests when collaborating synchronously, and verified using a proof-of-existence identity registry when collaborating asynchronously.

Abstract: A system and methods for registering and acquiring e-credentials using personal devices and an identity registry system that combines the method for handling digital seals with a proof-of-existence method. The identity registry system is used to register and verify e-credentials. Device owners register their e-credentials when created and updated and verify acquired e-credentials to safeguard against tampering and errors. When registering an e-credential, the e-credential is hashed and digitally sealed creating an identifying thumbprint that is stored in the identity registry system. When verifying an acquired e-credential, the e-credential is hashed, the identity registry system is searched to locate the identifying thumbprint, and the digital seal of the thumbprint is verified. A requesting owner can request an issuing owner to proof, attest, and digitally seal an e-credential of the requester.

Abstract: Described is a system and methods for registering and acquiring e-credentials using personal devices and an identity registry system that combines the method for handling digital seals with a proof-of-existence method. The identity registry system is used to register and verify e-credentials. Device owners register their e-credentials when created and updated, and verify acquired e-credentials to safeguard against tampering and errors. When registering an e-credential, the e-credential is hashed and digitally sealed creating an identifying thumbprint that is stored in the identity registry system. When verifying an acquired e-credential, the e-credential is hashed, the identity registry system is searched to locate the identifying thumbprint, and the digital seal of the thumbprint is verified. A requesting owner can request an issuing owner to proof, attest, and digitally seal an e-credential of the requester.

Abstract: A cable dispenser which aids in transporting, storing, and deploying coiled or spooled wire is disclosed. The cable dispenser includes a base with a rotating circular top plate which has adjustable guide posts that laterally stabilize a spool of wire. The cable dispenser further includes a center post with a top-mounted handle for carrying or suspending the dispenser from a hook-like appendage. The guide posts may be removed to allow use with spooled wire by placing the spooled wire on the center rod. The base includes a bearing which enables rotation of the top plate and the wire.

Abstract: The described method is analogous to handling credentials in the physical world where agents and notary publics affix their attestations using their notary seals. The described method enables a person having a personal identity device and an electronic credential (e-credential) to create a digital seal to affix the owner's identity and attestation to an electronic artifact such as a transaction, document, or e-credential. The e-credential owner cannot repudiate having affixed the attestation to the electronic artifact. This enables other parties, including the e-credential owner, to inspect the digital seal affixed to the electronic artifact to identify the owner and the electronic artifact, verify the digital seal, and thereby obtain objective evidence that the attestation is truthful.

Abstract: A grounding clamp includes a safety lock-out which locks the operation of the clamp in the absence of a hot-stick. A clamping member cooperates with a frame having an arm, and is selectively biasable by a user to translate the clamping member relative to the frame to clamp a conductor between the clamping member and arm. The lock-out cooperates with the clamping member to prevent the translation of the clamping member unless in the presence of an insulating tool such as a hot-stick.

Abstract: Described is an electronic credentialing system that allows personal identity devices to interact; each interacting device has an installed identity engine that acquires, holds, issues and uses electronic credentials (e-credentials), these electronic credentials can be installed on personal identity devices, such as: smart phones, tablets, laptops, embedded systems, and/or personal computers.

Abstract: Described is an electronic credentialing system that allows personal identity devices to interact; each interacting device has an installed identity engine that acquires, holds, issues and uses electronic credentials (e-credentials), these electronic credentials can be installed on personal identity devices, such as: smart phones, tablets, laptops, embedded systems, and/or personal computers.

Abstract: Described is an electronic credentialing system that allows personal identity devices to interact; each interacting device has an installed identity engine that acquires, holds, issues and uses electronic credentials (e-credentials), these electronic credentials can be installed on personal identity devices, such as: smart phones, tablets, laptops, embedded systems, and/or personal computers.

Abstract: A cross arm is provided, for use in a support structure for conductors within an electrical grid. The cross arm is made of a cementitious composite and has a rough “C” cross sectional shape. Pairs of the cross arms are attached to utility poles in a parallel position on opposite sides of the utility pole. Alternatively, a single cross arm may be attached to a utility pole. Embedded metal or glass fibre reinforced polymer bars extend along the length of the cross arms.

Abstract: A cross arm is provided, for use in a support structure for conductors within an electrical grid. The cross arm is made of weather resistant glass fibre reinforced two component polyurethane based polymers and has a “C” cross sectional shape typically arranged in a double configuration. Pairs of the cross arms are attached to utility poles in a parallel position on opposite sides of the utility pole to meet predefined design conditions. Alternatively, a single cross arm may be attached to a utility pole.

Abstract: A cross arm is provided, for use in a support structure for conductors within an electrical grid. The cross arm is made of weather resistant glass fiber reinforced two component polyurethane based polymers and has a “C” cross sectional shape typically arranged in a double configuration. Pairs of the cross arms are attached to utility poles in a parallel position on opposite sides of the utility pole to meet predefined design conditions. Alternatively, a single cross arm may be attached to a utility pole.

Abstract: A cross arm is provided, for use in a support structure for conductors within an electrical grid. The cross arm is made of weather resistant glass fibre reinforced two component polyurethane based polymers and has a “C” cross sectional shape typically arranged in a double configuration. Pairs of the cross arms are attached to utility poles in a parallel position on opposite sides of the utility pole to meet predefined design conditions. Alternatively, a single cross arm may be attached to a utility pole.

Abstract: A cross arm is provided, for use in a support structure for conductors within an electrical grid. The cross arm is made of a cementitious composite and has a rough “C” cross sectional shape. Pairs of the cross arms are attached to utility poles in a parallel position on opposite sides of the utility pole. Alternatively, a single cross arm may be attached to a utility pole. Embedded metal or glass fibre reinforced polymer bars extend along the length of the cross arms.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a wheel rim that is able to accommodate both clip-on balancing weights and stick-on balancing weights are disclosed involving a wheel rim having a wheel rim area comprising an outboard tire bead retaining flange, an outboard bead seat, a rounded axial protuberance, an outboard deep well side wall, a deep well, an inboard deep well side wall, an inboard bead seat, and an inboard tire bead retaining flange. The length of the outboard bead seat is equal to twice the length of the outboard bead-retaining flange. In addition, the length of the inboard bead seat is equal to twice the length of the inboard bead-retaining flange. Clip-on balancing weights are affixed to outboard tire bead retaining flange and/or the inboard tire bead-retaining flange. In addition, stick-on balancing weights are affixed to the outboard bead seat and/or the inboard bead seat.

Abstract: A portable caching system is described that is composed of a user workstation, a prior art web browser executing on the user workstation, a portable caching device, a portable caching device driver, a cache manager, and a user carrying a portable caching device. A method for handling the browsing operations as integrated with the portable caching system is described, the method detecting if the portable caching device is present, directing a portion of the browsing operations, and performing the operations: open the home page, open, download, and upload files, open and update browsing history, open and update download history, open and update upload history, open bookmarks, read and write cookies; use certificates, use private encryption keys, use and update revocation list entries; use logon objects including website addresses, identifiers, and passwords.