Abstract: A bundling kit includes a plurality of straps and a plurality of labels. Each strap is configured for wrapping around a plurality of lengths of elongate flexible members. The straps each include a head having an opening, a tail extending from the head in a first direction and a tab extending from the head in a second direction at a link spacing the tab from the head. The tail is configured for insertion through the opening. Front and back surface of the tail are configured to adhere to one another and front and back surfaces of the head. Each of the labels is configured to adhere to any of the tabs.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for automatically rinsing out residual fluid from a valve assembly. In examples, an actuator attached to a valve assembly may rotate a valve ball of the assembly through a series of movements across the opening of a valve port. Rinsing fluid may be provided during the series of movement to rinse the valve port of residual fluid. In some examples, the actuator may be a discrete device or a controlled area network (CAN) device. The automated rinsing cycle improves the clearing of residual fluids from the valve assembly, significantly reducing the potential for fluid contamination during subsequent use of the valve assembly.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for automatically rinsing out residual fluid from a valve assembly. In examples, an actuator attached to a valve assembly may rotate a valve ball of the assembly through a series of movements across the opening of a valve port. Rinsing fluid may be provided during the series of movement to rinse the valve port of residual fluid. In some examples, the actuator may be a discrete device or a controlled area network (CAN) device. The automated rinsing cycle improves the clearing of residual fluids from the valve assembly, significantly reducing the potential for fluid contamination during subsequent use of the valve assembly.

Abstract: A flow path component assembly includes a flow path component that has a plurality of segments that extend circumferentially about an axis. At least one of the segments have a first radial side and a second radial side and extend from a first circumferential side to a second circumferential side. A mateface seal is arranged on the first radial side near the first circumferential side. The mateface seal has a v-shaped groove.

Abstract: A flow path component includes a platform that extends between a first side and a second side. A slot is in the first side. The slot divides the platform into a first portion and a second portion at the first side. There is a groove along the first side in the first portion.

Abstract: A flow path component assembly includes a flow path component that has a plurality of segments that extend circumferentially about an axis. At least one of the segments have a first radial side and a second radial side and extend from a first circumferential side to a second circumferential side. A mateface seal is arranged on the first radial side near the first circumferential side. The mateface seal has a v-shaped groove.

Abstract: A flow path component includes a platform that extends between a first side and a second side. A slot is in the first side. The slot divides the platform into a first portion and a second portion at the first side. There is a groove along the first side in the first portion.

Abstract: A vertebral fixing system having a flexible elongated member, a connecting part, and an anchor, where the anchor may engage a bone structure (e.g., a vertebra) through an opening of the connecting part and the flexible elongated member may connect to the connecting part. In some cases, the vertebral fixing system may include a tightening part configured to apply a tension to the elongated member and/or secure the elongated member with respect to the connecting part. The vertebral fixing system may be configured to receive a rod and may be capable of connecting thereto. The connecting part may have a plurality of connecting members, where at least one of the connecting members includes an opening for receiving the anchor and at least one of the connecting members connects to the elongated member.

Abstract: The present invention utilizes operation of a valve actuator to generate electrical power. A portion of the mechanical energy generated by operation of a valve actuator is converted to electrical energy. The mechanical energy may be converted to electrical energy at the same time as the valve actuator is operating or the mechanical energy may be stored for later conversion. A valve actuator may be operated manually, electrically, pneumatically, or hydraulically. Generated electrical energy may also be stored.

Abstract: Gas turbine engines and turbines thereof including a stator section having a plurality of vanes, a rotating section having a plurality of blades, the rotating section being axially adjacent the stator section along an axis of the turbine, the stator section being aftward of the rotating section along the axis of the turbine, and a primary tangential onboard injector located radially inward from the stator section and configured to direct an airflow from the stator section in a forward direction toward the rotating section, the primary tangential onboard injector turning the airflow in a direction of rotation of the rotating section.

Abstract: A vertebral fixing system having a flexible elongated member, a connecting part, and an anchor, where the anchor may engage a bone structure (e.g., a vertebra) through an opening of the connecting part and the flexible elongated member may connect to the connecting part. In some cases, the vertebral fixing system may include a tightening part configured to apply a tension to the elongated member and/or secure the elongated member with respect to the connecting part. The vertebral fixing system may be configured to receive a rod and may be capable of connecting thereto. The connecting part may have a plurality of connecting members, where at least one of the connecting members includes an opening for receiving the anchor and at least one of the connecting members connects to the elongated member.

Abstract: A wireless mesh network provides secure communication by encrypting data using one or more encryption keys. A configuration device in communication with a security manager of the network provides a temporary secure communication path between the security manager and a new field device to be added to the mesh network. Cryptographic material and other configuration data can then be transferred between the security manager of the network and the new field device securely via the configuration device.

Abstract: A heat exchanger device is disclosed herein. The heat exchanger device includes a dryer-exhaust interface configured to releasably couple with the exhaust port of the clothes dryer and to receive the hot air from a clothes dryer, a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat from the dryer's exhaust to ambient air, and an exhaust outlet that discharges heated air from the exhaust. The device is may useful for recycling hot air from a clothes dryer into a home and help with heating the home.

Abstract: Gas turbine engines and turbines thereof including a stator section having a plurality of vanes, a rotating section having a plurality of blades, the rotating section being axially adjacent the stator section along an axis of the turbine, the stator section being aftward of the rotating section along the axis of the turbine, and a primary tangential onboard injector located radially inward from the stator section and configured to direct an airflow from the stator section in a forward direction toward the rotating section, the primary tangential onboard injector turning the airflow in a direction of rotation of the rotating section.

Abstract: A spinal implant for stabilizing first and second vertebrae. The spinal implant includes an intervertebral spacer and a bone stabilization member configured to be coupled to the intervertebral spacer. The bone stabilization member includes a plurality of bone screw openings and a plurality of bone screws extendable through the bone screw openings to secure the bone stabilization member to the vertebrae. A retention member, which is slidably coupled to the bone stabilization member, is linearly slidable between a first position and a second position while coupled to the bone stabilization member. In the first position, each of the bone screws is permitted to be inserted into the bone screw openings, and in the second position the retention member at least partially covers each of the bone screw openings to prevent a bone screw from backing out of the respective bone screw opening.

Abstract: The present invention utilizes operation of a valve actuator to generate electrical power. A portion of the mechanical energy generated by operation of a valve actuator is converted to electrical energy. The mechanical energy may be converted to electrical energy at the same time as the valve actuator is operating or the mechanical energy may be stored for later conversion. A valve actuator may be operated manually, electrically, pneumatically, or hydraulically. Generated electrical energy may also be stored.

Abstract: A spinal implant for stabilizing first and second vertebrae. The spinal implant includes an intervertebral spacer and a bone stabilization member configured to be coupled to the intervertebral spacer. The bone stabilization member includes a plurality of bone screw openings and a plurality of bone screws extendable through the bone screw openings to secure the bone stabilization member to the vertebrae. A retention member, which is slidably coupled to the bone stabilization member, is linearly slidable between a first position and a second position while coupled to the bone stabilization member. In the first position, each of the bone screws is permitted to be inserted into the bone screw openings, and in the second position the retention member at least partially covers each of the bone screw openings to prevent a bone screw from backing out of the respective bone screw opening.

Abstract: The present invention utilizes operation of a valve actuator to generate electrical power. A portion of the mechanical energy generated by operation of a valve actuator is converted to electrical energy. The mechanical energy may be converted to electrical energy at the same time as the valve actuator is operating or the mechanical energy may be stored for later conversion. A valve actuator may be operated manually, electrically, pneumatically, or hydraulically. Generated electrical energy may also be stored.

Abstract: A spinal implant for stabilizing first and second vertebrae. The spinal implant includes an intervertebral spacer and a bone stabilization member configured to be coupled to the intervertebral spacer. The bone stabilization member includes a plurality of bone screw openings and a plurality of bone screws extendable through the bone screw openings to secure the bone stabilization member to the vertebrae. A retention member, which is slidably coupled to the bone stabilization member, is linearly slidable between a first position and a second position while coupled to the bone stabilization member. In the first position, each of the bone screws is permitted to be inserted into the bone screw openings, and in the second position the retention member at least partially covers each of the bone screw openings to prevent a bone screw from backing out of the respective bone screw opening.

Abstract: A vertebral fixing system having a flexible elongated member, a connecting part, and an anchor, where the anchor may engage a bone structure (e.g., a vertebra) through an opening of the connecting part and the flexible elongated member may connect to the connecting part. In some cases, the vertebral fixing system may include a tightening part configured to apply a tension to the elongated member and/or secure the elongated member with respect to the connecting part. The vertebral fixing system may be configured to receive a rod and may be capable of connecting thereto. The connecting part may have a plurality of connecting members, where at least one of the connecting members includes an opening for receiving the anchor and at least one of the connecting members connects to the elongated member.