Abstract: A system includes a dome-shaped optical component having a substantially circular edge and a mounting base for the optical component. A recess is in an outer surface of the optical component. A projection on an inner surface of the mounting base and is configured to engage the recess. An adhesive material is between the optical component and the mounting base. The adhesive material forms an upper band and a lower band with a void between the upper band and the lower band. The void is positioned relative to the recess in the outer surface of the optical component such that a bending stress in the optical component at the recess is less than what the bending stress would be without the void. A heater is inside and thermally coupled to the optical component.

Abstract: A method and device for a compact shock isolation apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus is adapted for mounting a sensitive component to a base. The apparatus includes a collar, a plurality of axial flexures mounted to the base to attenuate an axial shock force/acceleration. A plurality of radial flexures extend axially between the collar and the axial flexures, connecting each of the axial flexures to the collar to attenuate radial and/or circumferential shock forces/acceleration. A plurality of attachment pads disposed between adjacent radial flexures extend axially from the collar toward the axial flexures and attach to the sensitive component. The shock isolation apparatus supports the sensitive component in non-contacting proximity to the base. The apparatus optionally includes vibration dampening material disposed between the sensitive component and the axial flexures and/or the radial flexures.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a smartcard that enables a one-time pin code offline security authentication with a card reader. This is achieved by generating a one-time pin code when the user inputs their pin code. The inputted pin code is encrypted and matched with the encrypted user correct pin code. If there is a match the one-time pin code is stored in memory and the transaction can proceed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a universal broadband interface connection system, which increases the reliability of a drop system. The present invention provides a cable connection system including a nut assembly including a nut and a donut; a slug assembly including a first sleeve, a second sleeve, and a ferrule; and a port assembly including a port and an insulative ring.

Abstract: An optical imaging system includes a non-gimbaled telescope attached to a platform configured for outer-space orbit. Attached to the platform is a coelostat that is positioned in front of the aperture of the telescope. The coelostat includes two connected mirrors. Mirror one receives light from a scene of interest and mirror two receives light from the first mirror and transfers that light to the aperture of the telescope. The coelostat rotates 360 degrees around the azimuth axis. Additionally, mirror one rotates around the elevational axis to provide the entire system with a large field of regard.

Abstract: A clamping device, having a plurality of clamp segments, each clamp segment, having an arcuate base, each arcuate base having an interior side and an exterior side, a first pair of sidewalls extruding radially inward from the interior side of the arcuate base, thereby defining an interior channel, wherein the sidewalls are conformable to a fitting inside the interior channel, a second pair of sidewalls extruding radially outward from the exterior side of the arcuate base, thereby defining an exterior channel, wherein each clamp segment is interconnected with at least one other clamp segment by a hinge; and a cable tie to keep the plurality of clamp segments in a closed configuration.

Abstract: A broadband interface connection system includes a main nut assembly including a main nut, a main cylindrical body having a projection on its outer surface, a main nut gasket, a spring body, a slip ring, and a threaded top cylindrical body; a housing receptacle assembly including a housing body having a gasket seat and a bore configured to accept the main cylindrical body, a ferrule in the bore, a tapered cable center conductor alignment section, and a housing female center pin coupled with the section; and a jacket outer seal nut assembly including a jacket outer seal nut, and a jacket outer seal gasket at a bottom of the jacket outer seal nut. In addition to the main nut assembly's elements, a terminator assembly includes an insulator, a resistor, and a center pin, and a connector adaptor assembly includes an insulator, a feed through center pin, and a test port.

Abstract: A clamping device, constructed as a single piece, yet comprising a plurality of clamp segments, each clamp segment, comprising an arcuate base having an interior side and an exterior side, a first pair of sidewalls extruding radially inward from the interior side of the arcuate base, thereby defining an interior channel, wherein the sidewalls are conformable to a fitting inside the interior channel, a second pair of sidewalls extruding radially outward from the exterior side of the arcuate base, thereby defining an exterior channel, wherein each clamp segment is interconnected with at least one other clamp segment by a hinge; and a cable tie comprising a first end and a second end fastenable to the first end, wherein the cable tie is housed inside the exterior channel of each clamp segment and passed through a first cable guard at the first free end and a second cable guard at the second free end.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computer-readable storage medium operating in a web server having computer instructions for receiving from an Internet browser a request to create a viewing profile for a web page, creating the viewing profile by generating an asynchronous script for processing at least a portion of data supplied by a web service, embedding the asynchronous script in the web page, and presenting at the Internet browser the updated web page with the embedded asynchronous script. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A comparator, comprising at least one current stage for providing a first current proportional to a difference between first and second comparator inputs, the first current being provided to an amplifier input; an amplifier for amplifying a current provided to the amplifier input and providing a comparator output; apparatus for introducing hysteresis, comprising at least one of a current source and a current sink, the current source being arranged to selectively source a source current to the amplifier input such that the comparator output changes from a first state to a second state when a difference between the first and second inputs rises above a first value, and the current sink being arranged to selectively sink a sink current from the amplifier input such that the comparator output changes from the second state to the first state when the difference between the first and second inputs falls below a second value; and apparatus for controlling at least one of the source current and the sink current to be

Abstract: A comparator, comprising at least one current stage for providing a first current proportional to a difference between first and second comparator inputs, the first current being provided to an amplifier input; an amplifier for amplifying a current provided to the amplifier input and providing a comparator output; apparatus for introducing hysteresis, comprising at least one of a current source and a current sink, the current source being arranged to selectively source a source current to the amplifier input such that the comparator output changes from a first state to a second state when a difference between the first and second inputs rises above a first value, and the current sink being arranged to selectively sink a sink current from the amplifier input such that the comparator output changes from the second state to the first state when the difference between the first and second inputs falls below a second value; and apparatus for controlling at least one of the source current and the sink current to be

Abstract: A method of assembling an ejector is provided, wherein the method includes providing a motive nozzle tip having a centerline axis and including a nozzle tip edge having at least one protrusion extending through a plane substantially normal to the centerline axis. The method also includes coupling the motive nozzle tip to the ejector.

Abstract: A concrete mold device for vertically forming a concrete panel comprises a plurality of concrete forms for collectively defining a mold cavity for receiving an uncured concrete mixture therein. The concrete forms include: a pair of opposing side wall forms configured to define side wall surfaces of the mold cavity; and a pair of opposing end wall forms, configured to define end wall surfaces of the mold cavity. An elongate lower support gasket has an upper surface configured to define a bottom surface of the mold cavity, the lower support gasket having gasket side walls configured to abut against at least a portion of each of the side wall forms to provide a seal between the lower support gasket and the side wall forms to retain the concrete mixture within the mold cavity. Reinforcing structure is associated with the lower support gasket to increase a load-bearing capacity of the lower support gasket.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine system. The system includes a compressor with a first compressor stage and a second compressor stage, a turbine with a first turbine stage and a second turbine stage, a first flow path connecting the first compressor stage and the first turbine stage, a second flow path connecting the second compressor stage and the second turbine stage, a crossover flow path connecting the first flow path and the second flow path, and an ejector positioned about the crossover flow path and the first flow path. The ejector may be a variable motive nozzle ejector.

Abstract: A wall framing system includes formed metal, channel shaped, upper and lower tracks, column or stud members and intermediate brace members which are interconnected and located relative to each other by inwardly facing circular projections formed on the track and brace members and cooperating circular recesses formed in the flanges of the column members. The configurations of the projections and recesses provide ease of locating and locking the framing members to each other. The track members and brace members are further secured to the column members with fasteners, such as self drilling screws, having heads which fit within recesses formed by the track and brace member projections. The framing system may be erected on site or prefabricated and transported to the building site.

Abstract: A multi-purpose downhole tool comprising packers for isolating an interval of a downhole formation traversed by a borehole to form a packed-off interval annulus. The tool further comprises a reversible pump and more than one interval access port located between the packers. The ports provide fluid communication with fluid in the packed-off interval annulus. The tool further comprises a fluid conduit system and valves for controlling fluid communication between the interval access ports and the reversible pump. The multi-purpose tool is capable of pumping from the packed-off interval annulus as well as pumping into or “through” the packed-off interval annulus for determining formation pressures as well as introducing well enhancement fluids downhole.

Abstract: A concrete mold device for vertically forming a concrete panel includes a plurality of concrete forms for collectively defining a mold cavity for receiving an uncured concrete mixture therein. The concrete forms can include a pair of opposing side wall forms to define side wall surfaces of the mold cavity and a pair of opposing end wall forms to define end wall surfaces of the mold cavity. An elongate lower support gasket can also be provided and can have an upper surface that defines a bottom surface of the mold cavity. The lower support gasket can have gasket side walls to abut against at least a portion of each of the side wall forms to provide a seal between the lower support gasket and the side wall forms to retain the concrete mixture within the mold cavity.

Abstract: A form for creating a pattern in uncured concrete during a casting process includes a support frame and a perforated reinforcing structure coupled adjacent to at least a portion of the support frame. The perforated reinforcing structure includes a plurality of apertures defined therein. A pliable liner is disposed at least partially within the plurality of apertures and at least partially about the perforated reinforcing structure adjacent the support structure. The pliable liner has a patterned surface formed thereon for creating a corresponding pattern in uncured concrete poured adjacent the form.

Abstract: An air spring mount includes an elastomeric member coupled to at least one support plate to define a pressurizable chamber. The support plate has a snap-in-place attachment comprising a mounting stud projecting perpendicularly from the plate, and three resilient fingers spaced around the periphery of the stud. Barbs disposed in terminal ends of the fingers are biased outwardly by the fingers to engage a mounting bracket to which the air spring is mounted, when the attachment is inserted through a hole formed in the mounting bracket.