Abstract: A variable area fan nozzle for a turbofan aircraft engine includes a first structure defining a forward portion of a bypass duct of the turbofan aircraft engine and a second structure defining an aft portion of the bypass duct. The second structure is movable relative to the first structure between a deployed position where a porting flow passage defined between the forward portion of the bypass duct and the aft portion of the bypass duct is open, and a stowed portion where the porting flow passage is closed. The movable second structure comprises a vane and a slat attached to the vane and disposed forward of the vane. The porting flow passage extends between the slat and the vane when the second structure is in the deployed position.

Abstract: A variable area fan nozzle for a turbofan aircraft engine includes a first structure defining a forward portion of a bypass duct of the turbofan aircraft engine and a second structure defining an aft portion of the bypass duct. The second structure is movable relative to the first structure between a deployed position where a porting flow passage defined between the forward portion of the bypass duct and the aft portion of the bypass duct is open, and a stowed portion where the porting flow passage is closed. The movable second structure comprises a vane and a slat attached to the vane and disposed forward of the vane. The porting flow passage extends between the slat and the vane when the second structure is in the deployed position.

Abstract: A power generation assembly for use in generating electrical power from air or water currents includes a rail system including at least one rail and a vane assembly, drivable by the air or water currents. A car assembly is slidably mounted to the rail and coupled to the vane assembly: wherein movement of vanes of the vane assembly generates linear movement of the car assembly. An electrical energy generating system includes two or more independent sets of stator windings carried by the rail system, and a piston, carried by the car assembly, wherein linear movement of the piston relative to the stator windings generates electrical energy. A switching system is operable to controllably and individually activate each of the two or more independent sets of stator windings.

Abstract: A power generation assembly for use in generating electrical power from air or water currents includes a rail system including at least one rail and a vane assembly, drivable by the air or water currents. A car assembly is slidably mounted to the rail and coupled to the vane assembly: wherein movement of vanes of the vane assembly generates linear movement of the car assembly. An electrical energy generating system includes two or more independent sets of stator windings carried by the rail system, and a piston, carried by the car assembly, wherein linear movement of the piston relative to the stator windings generates electrical energy. A switching system is operable to controllably and individually activate each of the two or more independent sets of stator windings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, method and system for the installation of a fixative in a drill-hole, such as to secure rock bolts. The device comprises (a) a chamber adapted to hold the fixative, and (b) a thrust member, wherein the fixative is displaced from the chamber into the drill-hole following application of force to the thrust member.

Abstract: A power generation assembly for use in generating electrical power from air or water currents includes a rail system including at least one rail and a vane assembly, drivable by the air or water currents. A car assembly is slidably mounted to the rail and coupled to the vane assembly: wherein movement of vanes of the vane assembly generates linear movement of the car assembly. An electrical energy generating system includes two or more independent sets of stator windings carried by the rail system, and a piston, carried by the car assembly, wherein linear movement of the piston relative to the stator windings generates electrical energy. A switching system is operable to controllably and individually activate each of the two or more independent sets of stator windings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, method and system for the installation of a fixative in a drill-hole, such as to secure rock bolts. The device comprises (a) a chamber adapted to hold the fixative, and (b) a thrust member, wherein the fixative is displaced from the chamber into the drill-hole following application of force to the thrust member.

Abstract: A power generation assembly for use in generating electrical power from air or water currents includes a tiered rail system forming elongated loops, a vane assembly having a frame and at least one vain, and car assemblies sidably mounted to each rail, including linkage portions coupled to the frame of the vane assembly and a power-take-off arrangement includes an element that is operatively coupled to the car assembly and a drive wheel coupled to a generator and configured to take power off the moving car assembly by the drive wheels being rotated by the passing power-take-off element or a power-take-off system using a cable and clamps.

Abstract: A power generation assembly for use in generating electrical power from air or water currents includes a tiered rail system forming elongated loops, a vane assembly having a frame and at least one vain, and car assemblies sidably mounted to each rail, including linkage portions coupled to the frame of the vane assembly and a power-take-off arrangement includes an element that is operatively coupled to the car assembly and a drive wheel coupled to a generator and configured to take power off the moving car assembly by the drive wheels being rotated by the passing power-take-off element or a power-take-off system using a cable and clamps.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for product tracking and management of merchandise and a method of accomplishing the same. The disclosed system can also be used to forecast and adjust projected allocations of merchandise based upon the product tracking information collected and managed. There is also provided a method for substantially optimizing logistics for loading vehicles and transporting goods which is capable of being utilized with the disclosed tracking and management system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for substantially optimizing logistics for loading vehicles and transporting goods and a method of accomplishing the same.