Abstract: A fuel/air mixing apparatus, such as a main swirler assembly (400) comprising a sleeve (410), provides for additional air entry around the perimeter of a bore (440) through which passes a fuel/air mixture. The additional air reduces or eliminates flashback during operation of a gas turbine comprising the assembly (400). In some embodiments, a plurality of gaps (464) exists between spaced apart tabs (462) along a downstream end (460) of the sleeve (410). During gas turbine operation, air flows through both a flashback annulus (411) and the gaps (464). In other embodiments, a plurality of holes are placed upstream and in line with the tabs (1004) to supplement the air flow through gaps (1006). In yet other embodiments, rows (1102) of holes (1104) are provided to supplement the airflow. Downstream ends (460,1218) may interface with a downstream-oriented lip (460) or with an upstream-oriented lip (1224). The interfacing may comprise a fit effective to damp vibration and to increase the natural frequency.

Abstract: A method, system and program product for replacing isotropic hole shapes in a wiring layout with non-equiaxial hole shapes that are arranged in a direction of current flow, which increases current flow along the wire's longitudinal axis while decreasing current flow along the wire's transverse axis. One aspect of the invention includes a method including determining a direction of electrical current flow in a portion of a wiring layout; and placing at least one non-equiaxial hole shape within the portion of the wiring layout, wherein the non-equiaxial hole shape is arranged in the direction of electrical current flow. The invention accommodates the limitations of copper CMP within an automated tool without sacrificing the efficiency of a hand-tuned layout. The invention also includes a semiconductor device including at least one non-equiaxial hole shape.

Abstract: A package (200, 201) includes a pair of finger tabs (210, 212) formed on sheets (202, 204) that are used to enclose a sterile bandage (206) and that can be easily gripped by fingers and then pulled apart to expose the sterile bandage (206). Each finger tab (210, 212) and sheet (202, 204) is substantially identical in size and shape to provide uniformity and ease of manufacture. Finger tabs (210, 212) are positioned off-center at the end of sheets (202, 204) so that a complementary finger tab and sheet can be positioned facedown with the single finger tab positioned adjacent to the complementary finger tab, yet the finger tab is exposed without interference of the complementary finger tab to provide for ease of opening of the package. Both finger tabs may be located at the same end of the package (200, 201).

Abstract: A barrier structure (302) blocks exit of spring clip fragments (317) that may break off from a spring clip assembly disposed between a gas turbine engine combustor (300) and a transition piece component (360). The barrier structure (302) may additionally comprise an aspect (326) effective to restrict a spring clip's (310, 311) radially inward compression, thereby reducing or eliminating damage to the spring clip (310, 311) during shipping and handling. The barrier structure (302) additionally may comprise an aspect (330) to restrict access by a human hand to the free ends (318) of the spring clips (310, 311). This aspect (330) reduces or eliminates the undesired lifting of the compressor by grabbing the spring clips (310, 311) during combustor transport, installation or removal. Accordingly, barrier structure embodiments are provided that reduce stress on spring clips, and that prevent the exit of spring clips from a containment space partly formed by the barrier structure.

Abstract: A template (10) configured for use with an annular preform (26) having a periphery (32) and an inner opening (34), the template (10) having an annular body with an outer periphery (16) and an inner opening (18) and a plurality of spacer openings (12) through its body each for receiving a spacer (25), one of the template inner opening (18) and the template outer periphery (16) having a width equal to the width of the preform inner opening (34) or the preform outer periphery (32). Also a method for densifying preforms that includes a step of positioning spacers using a template.

Abstract: A method is provided for determining the throughput of a parallelepiped agricultural baler. The baler has a feed duct communicating between a crop pick-up assembly and a baling chamber and the feed duct serves as a pre-compression chamber to accumulate crop to a predetermined density before the crop is transferred to the baling chamber. The transfer of the crop from the feed duct (pre-compression chamber) to the baling chamber is accomplished by a stuffer mechanism actuated in response to a crop density sensor associated with the feed duct (pre-compression chamber). The baler further has a plunger mechanism that compresses the crop into a column to form a bale in the baling chamber. The invention senses when the crop in the feed duct (pre-compression chamber) has reached a predetermined density for transfer to the baling chamber and when the plunger has attained a home position that allows for transfer of crop from the feed duct (pre-compression chamber) into the baling chamber.

Abstract: A furnace spacer (10, 30, 50, 70) for spacing a first annular preform (22) from a second annular preform (22) in a furnace (100), each of the first and second annular preforms (22) having an outer periphery and a width and an inner opening having a periphery and a width, the spacer (10, 30, 50, 70) having an annular body (12, 32, 52, 72) having an inner diameter and an outer diameter. Also a method of alternately stacking spacers and preforms in a furnace.

Abstract: Bucket tip tenons requiring refurbishment are removed from the bucket tips by grinding. Groups of buckets are clamped on a rotatable table in positions adjacent an induction heating coil and a robotic welding arm, respectively. While one group is preheated, the other group of buckets is in a welding location, enabling the welding head on the robotic arm to sequentially apply weld buildup material to the bucket tips. After applying weld buildup material in multiple passes and sequentially to the bucket tips, the buckets are removed, stress-relieved and the weld buildup material machined to provide refurbished tenons. Upon removal of the buckets from the table, the table is rotated to locate the preheated buckets in welding locations and additional buckets are clamped to the table for preheating.

Abstract: A set of furnace spacers for spacing a first preform from a second preform, the first and second preforms each having an outer periphery, a width, an inner opening having a periphery and a width, a first side defined by the outer periphery and said inner opening, the first side having a surface area, and a second side spaced from the first side. Each spacer in the set of spacers has a body having a first side having a surface area, and the sum of the first side surface areas of the spacers in a set is greater than about thirty percent of the preform first side surface area.

Abstract: A shroud for surrounding a portion of a turbine flow path having improved cooling and durability is disclosed. The shroud includes a plurality of generally axial cooling holes spaced a substantially equal distance apart and a plurality of generally circumferential cooling holes oriented generally perpendicular to the generally axial cooling holes. The generally circumferentially cooling holes are spaced a non-uniform distance apart so as to provide cooling to selected portions of shroud sidewalls to lower shroud operating temperatures and improve shroud durability.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to a system for attaching a fuel swirler in a turbine engine combustor. According to embodiments of the invention, at least the axial upstream end of the fuel swirler can be attached to a combustor support frame using one or more fasteners, such as bolts. A radial bracket provided on the swirler to facilitate attachment. The axial downstream end of the swirler can be positioned within an opening defined in a swirler base plate or within an opening in a support plate. Aspects of the invention can reduce the time and cost associated with installation and replacement of fuel swirlers in a combustor while avoiding concerns associated with known welded pin attachment systems.

Abstract: Bipolar lipids are described which are able to form complexes with polyanions. The lipids comprise a cationic head linked to a hydrophobic backbone and a hydrophilic tail and are capable of self assembly to form stable complexes in aqueous solutions. The lipids are of particular use for the delivery of bioactive substances such as nucleic acids to cells in vitro and especially in vivo.

Abstract: A flashlight including a longitudinal barrel and a head with an angular connector between the longitudinal barrel and the head. The angular connector is rotatable about the longitudinal axis thereby to direct the head in different radial directions relative to the barrel. The connector is also removable so that the head can be directly connected to the barrel.

Abstract: A portable light intended for mounting on a garment as support includes two LED light sources spaced apart towards the rear of the portable light. A clipped base below on anchor facilitates locating a garment between the anchor and the base, and a spring action urges the base toward the anchor. A hingedly movable head for the LEDs is mounted on the housing to move to and form the housing. An opening of the housing causes a switch in the housing to move between an opened and closed position such that a circuit actives or de activates the LED lights when the head opens or closes relative to the housing.

Abstract: Use of a compound of general formula (1) as a slip agent in a PET polymer, wherein: R and R1 represent hydrocarbon moieties, each hydrocarbon moiety comprising 6 to 24 carbon atoms and wherein R and/or R1 may be linear, branched chain, saturated or contain one or more double a bonds; X represents one of the moieties (a), wherein A represents a hydrocarbon moiety comprising 2 to 36 carbon atoms and may be linear, branched chain, saturated or contain one or more double bonds.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for interfacing between a data source and a tightly-coupled memory. In the method and apparatus, a write data word and a write address are received from the data source and latched in a first clock cycle within a write buffer along a write data path, between the data source and the memory. The write data word is encoded according to an error detection code along the write data path. The write address and the write data word are applied to the memory from the write buffer. The write data word is accessible to the data source from the write data path or the memory beginning with a second clock cycle, which is a next subsequent clock cycle to the first clock cycle.

Abstract: A hypodermic syringe comprises a housing (1), which includes a barrel portion (1.4) and an injectant chamber (1.5), where the injectant chamber has a smaller cross-sectional area than the barrel portion (1.4). A plunger (2), which comprises a piston (3), is slideably mounted within the barrel portion (1.4) and extends into the injectant chamber (1.5). A retractable needle assembly (5) is provided, together with stored energy means (4), so that, at the completion of an injection stroke, the piston (3) becomes attached to the needle assembly (5) and the stored energy is released to retract the needle assembly (5) into the housing (1). Co-operating features (3.7, 5.7) may be arranged on the piston (3) and needle assembly (5) so that complete evacuation of the injectant chamber (1.5) is not impeded. As the parameters of the stored energy means (4) are not limited by the physical dimensions of the injectant chamber (1.5), this arrangement is particularly suitable for small capacity syringes, i.e. 3 ml or less.

Abstract: Apparatus such as a furnace muffle (11) for use in a CVI/CVD furnace. The apparatus includes a bottom (12), a top (13), and an outer wall (3) defining an interior space (1) in the apparatus, and a passive heat distribution element (7, 9) located within the interior space (1) and apart from the outer wall (3). Preferably, the bottom (12) and top (12) include perforated plates and the outer wall (3) is cylindrical in shape and all are made of graphite or carbon-carbon composite material and the passive heat distribution element (7, 9) is cylindrical in shape and includes graphite or carbon-carbon composite discs having no spacers therebetween.

Abstract: A transposable element is provided that has a 3? and a 5? end. The transposable element includes a 5? recombining site 5? of a nucleic acid sequence encoding a selectable marker, a 3? recombining site 3? of the nucleic acid sequence encoding a selectable marker, a nucleic acid sequence encoding an MHC epitope 5? to the 5? recombining site or 3? to the 3? recombining site, and an insertion end comprising an inverted repeat sequence sufficient for integration of the transposable element at the 5? and the 3? end of the transposable element. In one embodiment, a transposable element is provided that has a 5? and a 3? end. The transposable element includes a 5? loxP sequence 5? of a nucleic acid encoding a selectable marker, a 3? loxP sequence 3? of a nucleic acid encoding the selectable marker, an MHC epitope 5? to the 5? loxP sequences or 3? of the 3? loxP sequence, an insertion end at the 5? end of the transposable element, and an insertion end at the 3? of the transposable element.

Abstract: A pilot nozzle heat shield includes a generally cylindrical body having a first end for receiving a pilot nozzle. The body includes a plurality of radial retention pin cavities for receiving retention pins. A frustoconical flow tip is located at a second end of the body that includes a proximal periphery and a distal periphery. A plurality of flow jets are circumferentially spaced about the proximal periphery of the frustoconical flow tip which further includes a plurality of slots extending distally from the plurality of flow jets. The plurality of slots define a plurality of tangs and the plurality of tangs define an aperture at the distal periphery of the flow tip. At least two of the tangs are connected about the distal periphery of the flow tip and the pilot nozzle heat shield generally includes at least two sets of connected tangs.