Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for multi-celled pressurizable air bladders. One embodiment is an apparatus that includes a bladder. The bladder includes a casing that encloses an internal volume of the bladder, walls within the bladder that subdivide the internal volume into cells that are airtight with respect to each other, and ducting that couples each of the cells with a source of pressurized gas via a distinct pathway. The apparatus also includes a controller that progressively pressurizes individual cells within the bladder from a first portion of a laminate to a second portion of the laminate by controlling application of gas from the source via the ducting.

Abstract: An inspection system comprises a sensor array and a fluid chamber. The fluid chamber is configured to provide a fluid coupling environment between the sensor array and a structure. The fluid chamber comprises a bellows having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the first side is a flexible lip.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for multi-celled pressurizable air bladders. One embodiment is an apparatus that includes a bladder. The bladder includes a casing that encloses an internal volume of the bladder, walls within the bladder that subdivide the internal volume into cells that are airtight with respect to each other, and ducting that couples each of the cells with a source of pressurized gas via a distinct pathway. The apparatus also includes a controller that progressively pressurizes individual cells within the bladder from a first portion of a laminate to a second portion of the laminate by controlling application of gas from the source via the ducting.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for multi-celled pressurizable air bladders. One embodiment is an apparatus that includes a bladder. The bladder includes a casing that encloses an internal volume of the bladder, walls within the bladder that subdivide the internal volume into cells that are airtight with respect to each other, and ducting that couples each of the cells with a source of pressurized gas via a distinct pathway. The apparatus also includes a controller that progressively pressurizes individual cells within the bladder from a first portion of a laminate to a second portion of the laminate by controlling application of gas from the source via the ducting.

Abstract: Methods and Apparatuses related to an ergonomic handle are disclosed. An example apparatus for supporting an elongate tool having a barrel may include an ergonomic handle housing. At least a portion of an exterior profile of the ergonomic handle housing includes one or more depressions spatially arranged in series along the portion of the exterior profile of the ergonomic handle housing. The apparatus may also include an attachment device coupled to the ergonomic handle housing and configured to couple the barrel of the elongate tool to the ergonomic handle housing.

Abstract: A detachable hazard detection device includes a protective covering configured to detachably couple to an article. A plurality of proximity sensors are coupled to the protective covering. Each of the plurality of proximity sensors is configured to gather proximity information. Electronics are embedded in the protective covering, and the electronics include a controller coupled to the plurality of proximity sensors. The controller is configured to determine a proximity of the article to an object based on the proximity information. The controller is further configured to initiate a notification based on the proximity.

Abstract: A device to test a contact of a connector includes a frame and a connector adaptor coupled to the frame. The connector adaptor is configured to retain the connector. The device also includes one or more alignment actuators coupled to the frame and a piston assembly movable relative to the connector by the one or more alignment actuators. The piston assembly is configured to apply a compressive force to the contact to test a locking mechanism of the contact.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for multi-celled pressurizable air bladders. One embodiment is an apparatus that includes a bladder. The bladder includes a casing that encloses an internal volume of the bladder, walls within the bladder that subdivide the internal volume into cells that are airtight with respect to each other, and ducting that couples each of the cells with a source of pressurized gas via a distinct pathway. The apparatus also includes a controller that progressively pressurizes individual cells within the bladder from a first portion of a laminate to a second portion of the laminate by controlling application of gas from the source via the ducting.

Abstract: An inspection system comprises a sensor array and a fluid chamber. The fluid chamber is configured to provide a fluid coupling environment between the sensor array and a structure. The fluid chamber comprises a bellows having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the first side is a flexible lip.

Abstract: A detachable hazard detection device includes a protective covering configured to detachably couple to an article. A plurality of proximity sensors are coupled to the protective covering. Each of the plurality of proximity sensors is configured to gather proximity information. Electronics are embedded in the protective covering, and the electronics include a controller coupled to the plurality of proximity sensors. The controller is configured to determine a proximity of the article to an object based on the proximity information. The controller is further configured to initiate a notification based on the proximity.

Abstract: A detachable hazard detection device includes a protective covering configured to detachably couple to an article. A plurality of proximity sensors are coupled to the protective covering. Each of the plurality of proximity sensors is configured to gather proximity information. Electronics are embedded in the protective covering, and the electronics include a controller coupled to the plurality of proximity sensors. The controller is configured to determine a proximity of the article to an object based on the proximity information. The controller is further configured to initiate a notification based on the proximity.

Abstract: A device to test a contact of a connector includes a frame and a connector adaptor coupled to the frame. The connector adaptor is configured to retain the connector. The device also includes one or more alignment actuators coupled to the frame and a piston assembly movable relative to the connector by the one or more alignment actuators. The piston assembly is configured to apply a compressive force to the contact to test a locking mechanism of the contact.

Abstract: A tool is used in securing or clamping two or more workpieces together provides a visual indication to a user of the tool of an acceptable range of compression pressure exerted by the tool on a work surface of the workpieces and a visual indication of when a maximum compression pressure exerted by the tool on the work surface has been exceeded.

Abstract: Methods and Apparatuses related to an ergonomic handle are disclosed. An example apparatus for supporting an elongate tool having a barrel may include an ergonomic handle housing. At least a portion of an exterior profile of the ergonomic handle housing includes one or more depressions spatially arranged in series along the portion of the exterior profile of the ergonomic handle housing. The apparatus may also include an attachment device coupled to the ergonomic handle housing and configured to couple the barrel of the elongate tool to the ergonomic handle housing.

Abstract: A tool is used in securing or clamping two or more workpieces together provides a visual indication to a user of the tool of an acceptable range of compression pressure exerted by the tool on a work surface of the workpieces and a visual indication of when a maximum compression pressure exerted by the tool on the work surface has been exceeded.

Abstract: A detachable hazard detection device includes a protective covering configured to detachably couple to an article. A plurality of proximity sensors are coupled to the protective covering. Each of the plurality of proximity sensors is configured to gather proximity information. Electronics are embedded in the protective covering, and the electronics include a controller coupled to the plurality of proximity sensors. The controller is configured to determine a proximity of the article to an object based on the proximity information. The controller is further configured to initiate a notification based on the proximity.

Abstract: A clamp includes a mounting base, a clamp arm, and an adjustable device. The mounting base includes an attachment device for securing the mounting base to a surface. The clamp arm is moveably attached to the mounting base. The adjustable device is moveably attached to the clamp arm. The adjustable device is configured to extend the clamp arm and to retract the clamp arm.

Abstract: A clamp includes a mounting base, a clamp arm, and an adjustable device. The mounting base includes an attachment device for securing the mounting base to a surface. The clamp arm is moveably attached to the mounting base. The adjustable device is moveably attached to the clamp arm. The adjustable device is configured to extend the clamp arm and to retract the clamp arm.