Abstract: An exemplary infinitely variable transmission includes a planetary gear set situated in a drive train of an automotive vehicle and interfaced with a worm gear driven by an electrical motor continuously controlled by an electronic control unit in response to a torque demand. Another aspect may be selection of the worm gear helix angle to effect a balance between worm gear teeth friction and load placed on the worm gear by the planetary gear set, such that power required to drive the worm gear is minimized for all input load conditions.

Abstract: An exemplary infinitely variable transmission includes a planetary gear set situated in a drive train of an automotive vehicle and interfaced with a worm gear driven by an electrical motor continuously controlled by an electronic control unit in response to a torque demand. Another aspect may be selection of the worm gear helix angle to effect a balance between worm gear teeth friction and load placed on the worm gear by the planetary gear set, such that power required to drive the worm gear is minimized for all input load conditions.

Abstract: A failsafe pilot selector valve may include at least one inlet port, a first outlet port, a second outlet port, and a biasing element. The failsafe pilot selector valve may have a first end position with the at least one inlet port in fluid communication with the first outlet port, a second end position with the at least one inlet port in fluid communication with the first outlet port, and an intermediate position between the first end position and the second end position with the at least one inlet port in fluid communication with the second outlet port. The biasing element may provide a biasing force to move the failsafe pilot selector valve to the first end position. The pilot selector valve can alternately provide pilot fluid to primary and redundant control elements of a redundantly controlled system in fluid communication with the outlet ports.

Abstract: A fiber optic enclosure assembly is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a fiber optic enclosure defining connection locations, a fiber optic cable extending from the connection locations of the fiber optic enclosure, and a covering defining a first axial end and a second axial end, the covering defining a throughhole extending from the first axial end to the second axial end, the throughhole extending along a central longitudinal axis of the covering, the covering defining a first cavity for receiving the fiber optic enclosure. A port extends from the first cavity to an outer surface of the covering, wherein the fiber optic cable extending from the connection locations can extend from the first cavity to the outer surface of the covering for wrapping around the outer surface of the covering.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for detecting the source of an APT-based leaked document by iteratively or recursively evaluating a set of network security logs (e.g., SIEM logs and FPC logs) for events consistent with APT behavior according to a set of heuristics to generate a reduced set of security events for consideration by the CIRT. A method of detecting an APT attack on an enterprise system is provided. The method includes (a) receiving, in a computerized device, an indication that a document has been leaked outside the enterprise system, (b) evaluating a log of security events of the enterprise system using a set of heuristics to produce a reduced set of events potentially relevant to the APT attack, and (c) outputting the reduced set of events over a user interface for consideration by a security analysis team. A system and computer program product for performing this method are also provided.

Abstract: An optical apparatus includes a housing, a deformable lens, and a lens shaper. The lens shaper defines the shape of the deformable lens. A first mechanism is positioned within the housing to adjust an optical property of the deformable lens. A second mechanism is positioned within the housing to adjust an optical property of the deformable lens. The second mechanism is at least one of an electromechanical actuator or motor. The first mechanism and the second mechanism are different types of mechanisms.

Abstract: Embodiments of a configurable acquisition unit are disclosed together with applications for configurable acquisition units. In one embodiment, an acquisition unit includes a seismic data collection module that with a first housing. The acquisition unit also includes a second module with a second housing. The first housing is releasably coupled to the second housing, and when the first housing is coupled to the second housing, an outer surface of the first housing abuts an outer surface of the second housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coupling device. The coupling device may include a first interfacing member, a second interfacing member, and a coupling member connecting the first interfacing member to the second interfacing member. In example embodiments the coupling member may be configured to allow the second interfacing member to translate with respect to the first interfacing member, rotate about first axis, and revolve about a second axis orthogonal to the first axis and the direction of translation.

Abstract: An optical apparatus includes a first membrane, a second membrane and at least one electromagnetically displaceable component. The first membrane includes an optically active area. The first membrane and the second membrane are coupled by a filler material disposed in a reservoir. At least one electromagnetically displaceable component is coupled to the filler material via the second membrane, such that a displacement of the at least one electromagnetically displaceable component is operative to cause a deformation of the optically active area of the first membrane by movement of the filler material.

Abstract: Methods for utilizing copper ions to bind to and help transport medicinal agents that contain a nitrogen atom or atoms are disclosed. The copper ion or ions serve as a delivery platform for a known pharmaceutical agent. The copper ions may be used to impact the polarity of the medicinal agents so they perform more efficiently in a physiological environment. The copper ions may also improve the efficacy of the drug by impacting their stability.

Abstract: An exemplary infinitely variable transmission includes a planetary gear set situated in a drive train of an automotive vehicle and interfaced with a worm gear driven by an electrical motor continuously controlled by an electronic control unit in response to a torque demand. Another aspect may be selection of the worm gear helix angle to effect a balance between worm gear teeth friction and load placed on the worm gear by the planetary gear set, such that power required to drive the worm gear is minimized for all input load conditions.

Abstract: Stable odor controlling compositions, methods for incorporating the compositions, and disposable absorbent articles, which release perfume and subsequently are able to minimize odor caused from bodily fluids via the presence of an oil-in-water emulsion that serves as a carrier and preservation system for the perfume. The stable odor controlling emulsion compositions include an oil-in-water emulsion comprising: a) an aqueous phase comprising a modified starch and water; b) an oil phase comprising a perfume; c) an effective amount of a rheology modifier; d) an effective amount of a co-surfactant; and e) an effective amount of an antimicrobial agent; wherein said emulsion composition is applied to said article in the form of stable emulsion droplets having an median size of less than about 1 ?m and dries to form a discontinuous film.

Abstract: A method for customizing off the shelf, inexpensive automobile wheel rims, or inserts for automobile wheel rims which include an art image, a name, or a logo comprises: converting the image to a useable format for use by a vertical or horizontal machining system to machine the image into a wheel or an insert for a wheel; enhancing and converting the image into a JPG format; converting the JPG format image to an AutoDWG DXF file format; importing the DXF file image into ESPRIT CADCAM software that takes the file image and converts it into a machine useable format called G-Code that makes a machine tool rotate a cutter to cut the image into the surface of the wheel or insert for a wheel; and enhancing the image on the wheel or insert for a wheel.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a motorcycle in an upright position. The apparatus includes a base and a wheel stop coupled thereto. A cradle is pivotably coupled to the base and includes a pair of clamp members slidably coupled thereto. The pair of clamp members are biased away from each other. In other embodiments, a chock apparatus and a method of holding a motorcycle in an upright, stable position using a chock apparatus are provided.

Abstract: A system and method for lowering carbon emissions in the workplace by assigning green job scores for job seekers and entities based on job classifications, job requirements, job responsibilities, job time evaluation, efficiency units, renewable units etc., in the performance of their tasks to sustain and renew energy in the work place. Employers seeking to fill job vacancies are assigned a green job score by the system for each job based on job category and seek and hire applicants with resume attributes that match the green score requirements. The system and method uses renewable units, keyword method, and a green job grading module, to scan, search, and evaluate a job applicant's resume to generate a green job score based on the applicants job history. In this embodiment, the job seeker can use the job seeker's dashboard to view green ratings for jobs listed by employers and aggregated percentages by job classification, companies, departments, city, state, country, and zip code.

Abstract: The invention relates to cleaning wellbores and the near wellbore areas adjacent to a hydrocarbon bearing formations and coal bed methane formations. In a particular aspect, the invention relates to removing liquids such as water and/or oil from the formation near the wellbore. The cleaning and liquid removal is accomplished with liquid carbon dioxide or a treatment medium that includes liquid carbon dioxide. The treatment medium is injected into the wellbore through tubing in a controlled manner so that the treatment medium enters the formation in a liquid state, although a portion may be allowed to vaporize upon introduction into the wellbore. The treatment medium is then allowed to vaporize and loosen and entrain undesirable materials from the formation and from within the wellbore or casing, and mobilize water and oil present by effervescing and by dissolving.

Abstract: A transducer comprising a pair of spaced magnets at least partially forming a tunnel having a central axis. A coil having a first and a second side wall and an upper and a lower wall at least partially forms the tunnel. A reed having a central portion extends through the tunnel. The reed has a stationary end, a deflection end, and a tip portion which lies at least partially between the magnets, wherein the reed is mounted for deflection towards or away from the respective magnets.

Abstract: A system and method of managing networks and, more particularly, to a system and method for interfacing with virtual networking devices using SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). A system comprises a configuration statement configured to provide an identity to a virtual device. An SNMP subagent is configured to interface between an SNMP agent and a control program of the virtual device. The SNMP subagent acquires information extracted by the control program for the identified virtual device and provides the acquired information to the SNMP agent to be returned to the SNMP client.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an epoxy applicator including an epoxy dispenser and a thermal pump. The epoxy dispenser includes an epoxy holding cavity that is cooled by the thermal pump via a thermal conduction member. A control system can regulate a temperature of the epoxy applicator and thereby regulate a temperature of uncured epoxy in the epoxy holding cavity. The present disclosure also relates to a syringe chiller for chilling a syringe. The syringe chiller includes a thermal conduction block adapted to thermally couple to and hold an exterior of the syringe. The syringe chiller also includes a Peltier effect device with a hot side and a cold side. The cold side of the Peltier effect device is thermally coupled to the thermal conduction block. The syringe chiller can include a control system to regulate a temperature of the syringe.

Abstract: A system for inspecting the end faces of fiber optic connectors includes a fixture holding a plurality of fiber optic connectors. The system also includes an inspection device configured to inspect end faces of each of the fiber optic connectors, the inspection device including a movement device to which the fixture is coupled, the movement device being configured to move the inspection device relative to the fixture to allow all of the end faces to be inspected. The system also includes a computer system connected to the inspection device, the computer system being programmed to control the inspection device, display inspection data from the inspection device, and store the inspection data.