Abstract: A stacked panel tube bundle for an air cooled steam condenser having two sets of condensing tubes, one set arranged above the other, the first (lower) set of tubes in direct fluid communication with a combined steam delivery/condensate collection manifold at a bottom end and in indirect fluid communication with a non-condensable collection manifold via an L-shaped extension member; the second (upper) set of tubes in direct fluid communication with the non-condensable collection manifold at the top, and in indirect fluid communication with the combined steam delivery/condensate collection manifold via an L-shaped extension member.

Abstract: An intrusion detection and recovery system includes a copying module that creates a point-in-time copy of a storage level logical unit, the point-in-time copy including a volume copy of the storage level logical unit and signatures of the storage level logical unit, a comparison module that compares at least a portion of the point-in-time copy with a previous copy of the storage level logical unit, a judging module that, based on results of the comparison module, judges if a modification has occurred. A signature of the point-in-time copy is compared with a signature of the previous copy to detect a sign of an intrusion. The signatures of the storage level logical unit include encoded data of files of the storage level logical unit that are monitored in the point-in-time copy.

Abstract: A ground vehicle-based aircraft launching system automatically adjusts aircraft pitch and yaw during a ground vehicle-based launching operation, and automatically releases the aircraft upon attainment of a pre-designated lift angle with respect to the ground vehicle and the launching system. The launching system transfers primary thrust direction loads, allowing the aircraft to freely pitch and yaw based on prevailing wind and aerodynamics. A latch mechanism on the launching system moves within both the yaw and pitch directions with the aircraft, and maintains a positive lock on the aircraft prior to its release from the launching system. A yaw mechanism allows passive zeroing of sideslip winds, which in turn may avoid yawing, rolling, and/or yaw-roll coupled induced roll forces.

Abstract: An intrusion detection and recovery system includes a copying module that creates a point-in-time copy of a storage level logical unit, the point-in-time copy including a volume copy of the storage level logical unit and signatures of the storage level logical unit, a comparison module that compares at least a portion of the point-in-time copy with a previous copy of the storage level logical unit, a judging module that, based on results of the comparison module, judges if a modification has occurred. A signature of the point-in-time copy is compared with a signature of the previous copy to detect a sign of an intrusion. The signatures of the storage level logical unit include encoded data of files of the storage level logical unit that are monitored in the point-in-time copy.

Abstract: An intrusion detection and recovery system includes a copying module that creates a point-in-time copy of a storage level logical unit, the point-in-time copy including a volume copy of the storage level logical unit and a signature of the storage level logical unit, a comparison module that compares at least a portion of the point-in-time copy with a previous copy of the storage level logical unit, a judging module that, based on results of the comparison module, judges if a modification has occurred. A signature of the point-in-time copy is compared with a signature of the previous copy to detect a sign of an intrusion.

Abstract: An intrusion detection and recovery system includes a copying module that creates a point-in-time copy of a storage level logical unit, the point-in-time copy including a volume copy of the storage level logical unit and a signature of the storage level logical unit, a comparison module that compares at least a portion of the point-in-time copy with a previous copy of the storage level logical unit, a judging module that, based on results of the comparison module, judges if a modification has occurred. A signature of the point-in-time copy is compared with a signature of the previous copy to detect a sign of an intrusion.

Abstract: A method for detecting a modification to stored data includes continuously creating a point-in-time copy of a storage level logical unit, the point-in-time copy comprising a volume copy of the storage level logical unit and a signature of the storage level logical unit, comparing at least a portion of the point-in-time copy with a previous copy of the storage level logical unit, and monitoring, based on the comparing, changes on certain logical blocks of the stored data, using the signature of the storage level logical unit.

Abstract: A method for detecting a modification to stored data includes continuously creating a point-in-time copy of a storage level logical unit, the point-in-time copy comprising a volume copy of the storage level logical unit and a signature of the storage level logical unit, comparing at least a portion of the point-in-time copy with a previous copy of the storage level logical unit, and monitoring, based on the comparing, changes on certain logical blocks of the stored data, using the signature of the storage level logical unit.

Abstract: A method (and system) for detecting intrusions to stored data includes creating a point-time-copy of a logical unit, and comparing at least a portion of the point-time-copy with a previous copy of the logical unit. The method (and system) monitors access to a data storage system and detects an intrusion or any other intentional or unintentional, unwanted modification to data stored in the data storage system. The method (and system) also recovers data once an intrusion or other unwanted modification is detected.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for recycling multi-compartment unit dose articles to avoid significant cross-contamination between the contents of the individual compartments.

Abstract: The need for a means to recycle multi-compartment unit dose articles, while avoiding significant cross-contamination between the contents of the individual compartments, is met by recycling the contents of each compartment of the unit dose article separately.

Abstract: An adjustable, adaptable, hands-free harmonica holder for suspending a harmonica from an existing stand, providing a new method for a performer to play the harmonica while simultaneously playing other instruments. The holder comprising an attachment mechanism for securing the subject apparatus to a stand, adjustable arm or arms extending from said attachment mechanism to support the harmonica, a platform to which the harmonica is mouted, and a sound baffle, said sound baffle being adaptable to both deflect and isolate voice and harmonica sounds.

Abstract: An adjustable, adaptable, hands-free harmonica holder for suspending a harmonica from an existing stand, providing a new method for a performer to play the harmonica while simultaneously playing other instruments. The holder comprising an attachment mechanism for securing the subject apparatus to a stand, adjustable arm or arms extending from said attachment mechanism to support the harmonica, a platform to which the harmonica is mounted, and a sound baffle, said sound baffle being adaptable to both deflect and isolate voice and harmonica sounds.

Abstract: The disclosed architecture provides a co-siting solution to the many different proprietary systems that are being sold today for cellular communications. The architecture is a universal multi-purpose signal distribution chassis for conditioning and distributing cellular communications signals by providing the interface to a wide variety of cellular communications equipment on the market. A receive interface receives signals, amplifies the signals, and splits (or distributes) the signals for communications to various pieces of equipment and technologies that can be employed in a base station tower system, for example. This is particularly useful in co-siting situations where many different types of technologies and equipment are hosted by one set of antennas.

Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program product for managing redundant array of independent drives. In response to a failure of a hard disk in a first RAID array, the process calculates an amount of free capacity available across a set of remaining hard disks in the first RAID array. The set of remaining hard disks comprises every hard disk associated with the first RAID array except the failed disk. In response to a determination that the amount of free capacity is sufficient to re-create the first RAID array at a same RAID level, the process reconstructs the first RAID array using an amount of space in the set of remaining drives utilized by the first RAID array and the free capacity to form a new RAID array without utilizing a spare hard disk.

Abstract: A skateboard leash for attachment to a skateboard includes a harness strap assembly mounted transversely across the skateboard, and a leash assembly linked to the harness strap assembly at a lower portion of the leash assembly. The leash assembly also has a length adjusting strap at an upper portion of the leash assembly, and an elastic member. The elastic member is either linked to the length adjusting strap or incorporated into the length adjusting strap. Adjustment of the length of the leash assembly is made at the upper portion of the leash assembly.

Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program product for managing redundant array of independent drives. In response to a failure of a hard disk in a first RAID array, the process calculates an amount of free capacity available across a set of remaining hard disks in the first RAID array. The set of remaining hard disks comprises every hard disk associated with the first RAID array except the failed disk. In response to a determination that the amount of free capacity is sufficient to re-create the first RAID array at a same RAID level, the process reconstructs the first RAID array using an amount of space in the set of remaining drives utilized by the first RAID array and the free capacity to form a new RAID array without utilizing a spare hard disk.

Abstract: An irreversible humidity exposure dose indicator device, including a housing sealed at a first end thereof and adapted at a second end thereof to admit ambient gas ingress into an interior volume containing chromogenic material. The chromogenic material in contact with water irreversibly absorbs such water to produce a change whose extent is correlative of cumulative exposure of the device to humidity. The device may be configured as an indicator card including an intermediate permeable membrane coated on a first side thereof with a layer of a deliquescent solid and being in contact on a second side thereof with a layer containing a reactive indicator, with a water-permeable layer adjacent to the layer containing the deliquescent coating, enclosed within a water-impermeable transparent enclosure.

Abstract: A method (and system) for detecting intrusions to stored data includes creating a point-time-copy of a logical unit, and comparing at least a portion of the point-time-copy with a previous copy of the logical unit. The method (and system) monitors access to a data storage system and detects an intrusion or any other intentional or unintentional, unwanted modification to data stored in the data storage system. The method (and system) also recovers data once an intrusion or other unwanted modification is detected.