Abstract: A hybrid dual clutch transmission includes a first sub-transmission and a first clutch allocated to the first sub-transmission, a second sub-transmission and a second clutch allocated to the second sub-transmission, a separating clutch provided to decouple the hybrid dual clutch transmission from an internal combustion engine. The first clutch has a first outer disc carrier, the second clutch has a second outer disc carrier, and the separating clutch has a further outer disc carrier. The first clutch, the second clutch, and the separating clutch are stacked radially one above the other and are arranged at least substantially axially overlapping. The transmission also includes an electric motor having a rotor, a stator, and a housing. The transmission further includes a drive element permanently non-rotationally connected to the first outer disc carrier of the first clutch to link the electric motor.

Abstract: A solid rocket propellant includes a binder that has hydroxyl-terminated polybudadiene (HTPB) with a curative that is selected from isocyanate-terminated polyether, isocyanate-terminated polysiloxane, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A hybrid dual clutch transmission includes a first sub-transmission and a first clutch allocated to the first sub-transmission, a second sub-transmission and a second clutch allocated to the second sub-transmission, a separating clutch provided to decouple the hybrid dual clutch transmission from an internal combustion engine. The first clutch has a first outer disc carrier, the second clutch has a second outer disc carrier, and the separating clutch has a further outer disc carrier. The first clutch, the second clutch, and the separating clutch are stacked radially one above the other and are arranged at least substantially axially overlapping. The transmission also includes an electric motor having a rotor, a stator, and a housing. The transmission further includes a drive element permanently non-rotationally connected to the first outer disc carrier of the first clutch to link the electric motor.

Abstract: High chroma glitter pigments combine large particle interference pigments and absorption colorants to bring about a unique look. Unlike traditional glitter pigments, the high chroma glitter pigment does not exploit metallic coatings to achieve the sparkle effect. These high chroma glitter pigments produce optical effects and coloration without the need for incorporating additional pigments which, in turn, is a benefit from both a formulation and cost standpoint. In addition to a sparkle effect, the present invention provides high chroma over both dark and light backgrounds, which has been thus far unrealized in prior art. Materials used in the present invention are ethically sourced, environmentally friendly, free of plastic, free of heavy metals, and regulated for cosmetic applications.

Abstract: A method for enhanced validation of an entity associated with a COF token includes: storing at least transaction data, a token requester identifier (TRJD), and a COF token identifier; receiving payment credentials, wherein the payment credentials include at least a COF-specific payment token; generating a transaction message, wherein the transaction message is formatted based on one or more standards and includes at least a plurality of data elements including at least a first data element configured to store the COF-specific payment token, a second data element configured to store the COF token identifier, a third data element configured to store the TRID, and one or more additional data elements configured to store the transaction data; and electronically transmitting the generated transaction message to a financial institution via a payment network.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a transparent coating system or film which comprises a transparent, polymeric material, one or more pearlescent pigments, and one or more transparent dyes, organic pigments, organic pigment derivatives or inorganic pigments. The coating may be used to give well-defined transmission and reflection spectra in the visible region while having a high degree of reflection in the NIR region.

Abstract: A method for enhanced validation of an entity associated with a COF token includes: storing at least transaction data, a token requester identifier (TRJD), and a COF token identifier; receiving payment credentials, wherein the payment credentials include at least a COF-specific payment token; generating a transaction message, wherein the transaction message is formatted based on one or more standards and includes at least a plurality of data elements including at least a first data element configured to store the COF-specific payment token, a second data element configured to store the COF token identifier, a third data element configured to store the TRID, and one or more additional data elements configured to store the transaction data; and electronically transmitting the generated transaction message to a financial institution via a payment network.

Abstract: A solid rocket propellant includes a hydroxyl-terminated polybudadiene (HTPB) binder system having a high molecular weight diol that is greater than thirty carbon atoms (>C30) and less than fifty carbon atoms (<C50) and excluding dimeryl diisocyanate (DDI).

Abstract: A solid rocket propellant includes a binder that has hydroxyl-terminated polybudadiene (HTPB) with a curative that is selected from isocyanate-terminated polyether, isocyanate-terminated polysiloxane, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing process includes pressurizing and heating a slurry, flowing the pressurized heated slurry through a nozzle, and depositing the slurry in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a transparent coating system or film which comprises a transparent, polymeric material, one or more pearlescent pigments, and one or more transparent dyes, organic pigments, organic pigment derivatives or inorganic pigments. The coating may be used to give well-defined transmission and reflection spectra in the visible region while having a high degree of reflection in the NIR region.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for the electronic distribution of digitized information on demand, remote and/or local mass data stores are used to store digitized information for use in the generation of products such as software media. Available products and related information can be searched, browsed and requested at a local fulfillment unit; or requests can be made remotely. The products generated and associated packaging, certificates of authenticity, instruction manuals and license numbers may optionally include customer specific information, and customer given personalization. Additional security features include storing essential parts of the digitized information remotely so that products cannot be generated using only locally stored information; and recording the digitized information on the at least final segments of longer than standard format CDs preventing complete copies onto CDs of standard format.

Abstract: A method and system for selling a software product, and for preventing theft at the point of purchase, includes: manufacturing the software product at a sales outlet; generating a unique unlock code for the product, without which the product will not operate; displaying the product for sale at the sales outlet, while storing the unlock code separately from the product; and, on purchase of the product by a customer, supplying the customer with both the product and the unlock code. Since the unlock code is not printed onto the packaging, nor is it burned to the CD or other machine-readable media, the product can safely be left out for display and purchase in store without substantial risk of theft.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for the electronic distribution of digitised information on demand, remote and/or local mass data stores are used to store digitised information for use in the generation of products such as software media. Available products and related information can be searched, browsed and requested at a local fulfilment unit; or requests can be made remotely. The products generated and associated packaging, certificates of authenticity, instruction manuals and licence numbers may optionally include customer specific information, and customer given personalisation. Additional security features include storing essential parts of the digitised information remotely so that products can not be generated using only locally stored information; and recording the digitised information on the at least final segments of longer than standard format CDs preventing complete copies onto CDs of standard format.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for the electronic distribution of digitised information on demand, remote and/or local mass data stores are used to store digitised information for use in the generation of products such as software media. Available products and related information can be searched, browsed and requested at a local fulfilment unit; or requests can be made remotely. The products generated and associated packaging, certificates of authenticity, instruction manuals and licence numbers may optionally include customer specific information, and customer given personalisation. Additional security features include storing essential parts of the digitised information remotely so that products can not be generated using only locally stored information; and recording the digitised information on the at least final segments of longer than standard format CDs preventing complete copies onto CDs of standard format.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for the electronic distribution of digitised information on demand, remote and/or local mass data stores are used to store digitised information for use in the generation of products such as software media. Available products and related information can be searched, browsed and requested at a local fulfilment unit; or requests can be made remotely. The products generated and associated packaging, certificates of authenticity, instruction manuals and licence numbers may optionally include customer specific information, and customer given personalisation. Additional security features include storing essential parts of the digitised information remotely so that products can not be generated using only locally stored information; and recording the digitised information on the at least final segments of longer than standard format CDs preventing complete copies onto CDs of standard format.

Abstract: A projectile having a reactive material disposed therein is provided. The projectile includes a housing which defines a cavity, the cavity being open at one end of thereof. A reactive material is disposed within the cavity. A tip is coupled with the housing and substantially encloses the opening of the cavity. The housing, the reactive material and the tip are cooperatively positioned and configured so as to define a void space between a surface of the tip and a surface of the reactive material. Upon impact with a target, the tip of the projectile is designed to become displaced within the cavity until it contacts the reactive material and transfers kinetic energy thereto thereby causing ignition of the reactive material. The void space may be defined to provide a desired amount of time between initial impact of the projectile with a target and the subsequent ignition of the reactive material.

Abstract: A melt-cast explosive which shares comparable explosive properties to those of COMP B explosives and is melt-pourable and castable under conditions comparable to those of COMP B explosives, but experiences less impact, shock, and thermal sensitivity and avoids the issues of toxicity associated with COMP B. A fundamental and well-accepted component of COMP B, i.e., trinitrotoluene (TNT), is replaced with one or more mononitro-substituted or dinitro-substituted melt-cast binders, such as dinitroanisole, which can be melt-cast without presenting the toxicity drawbacks experienced with the use of TNT. The melt-cast binder can also be combined with a processing aid selected from the group consisting of alkylnitroanilines and arylnitroanilines. Preferably, the composition also includes coarse oxidizer particles and an energetic filler in fine particulate form.

Abstract: A reactive material that includes at least one of a fuel, an oxidizer, and a class 1.1 explosive and is formulated for use in a reactive material projectile. The reactive material is formulated to provide at least one of an overpressure of greater than approximately 9 pounds per square inch at a radial measurement of 12 inches from a point of impact on a target, a hole greater than approximately 2 square inches at an optimum penetration level in a target, and pressure, damage, and a flame when the reactive material bullet impacts a target. The fuel may be a metal, a fusible metal alloy, an organic fuel, or mixtures thereof. The oxidizer may be an inorganic oxidizer, sulfur, a fluoropolymer, or mixtures thereof. A reactive material projectile having the reactive material disposed therein is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for distributing digitised information comprises presentation of digitised information such as software titles at a user advice point such as a computer terminal. The user selects a desired product and the terminal provides a high resolution display image of the packaging which can be zoomed or panned allowing the user to make an informed decision about purchase of the product. In addition the user can order the product such that download and burning of the product and printing of the packaging take place instantly whilst the user is carrying out a subsequent payment step.