Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for a bracket fixture for securing a load to a soft goods layer in a space habitat. The bracket fixture includes a base having a plurality of sides, the plurality of sides having a pin parallel to its respective side, and an aperture between the pin and the respective side. The bracket fixture further includes a protrusion extending from the base, the protrusion including a fixture element.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for a mounting flange and bracket for a space habitat. The bracket system couples a bladder of a space habitat to a cylindrical core. The bracket system includes a soft goods layer configured to cover the bladder of the space habitat. The bracket system includes a mounting flange configured to couple at an end of the cylindrical core. The mounting flange includes a lip extending around the mounting flange. The bracket system includes a bracket configured to connect the soft goods layer to the mounting flange. The bracket has a first end and a second end. The first end includes a pin configured to couple to the soft goods layer. The second end includes a protrusion configured to latch to the lip of the mounting flange. In some variations, a cap is configured to be coupled to the outer side of the mounting flange.

Abstract: A turbine engine is provided. The turbine engine defines an axial direction and a radial direction, and includes: a rotor; a stator comprising a carrier; a seal assembly disposed between the rotor and the stator, the seal assembly defining a high-pressure side and a low-pressure side and comprising a plurality of seal segments, the plurality of seal segments including a seal segment having a seal face forming a fluid bearing with the rotor, a lip, and a body, the lip extending from the body along the axial direction of the turbine engine on the high-pressure side and including an outer pressurization surface along the radial direction of the turbine engine; and a seal support assembly, the seal support assembly comprising a spring arrangement extending between the carrier and the first seal segment to counter a pressure on the outer pressurization surface during operation of the turbine engine.

Abstract: A turbine engine includes a rotor, a stator having an aft wall, and a seal assembly having a plurality of seal segments disposed between the rotor and the stator. The rotor, the stator, and the seal assembly are arranged together to define a high pressure region and a low pressure region. The turbine engine also includes at least one biasing member engaged with one or more of the plurality of seal segments. The plurality of seal segments include a primary seal segment and a secondary seal segment connected together via a flexible joint. As such, the flexible joint allows for angular misalignment between the primary seal segment and the secondary seal segment, thereby allowing the primary seal segment to move with the rotor while the secondary seal segment maintains contact with the aft wall of the stator.

Abstract: A turbine engine is provided. The gas turbine engine defines a radial direction and includes: a rotor; a stator comprising a carrier; a seal assembly disposed between the rotor and the stator, the seal assembly comprising a plurality of seal segments, the plurality of seal segments having a seal segment, the seal segment having a seal face configured to form a fluid bearing with the rotor; and a seal support assembly, the seal support assembly comprises a pneumatic engagement assembly operable to bias the seal segment along the radial direction during operation of the turbine engine.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for a mounting flange and bracket for a space habitat. The bracket system couples a bladder of a space habitat to a cylindrical core. The bracket system includes a soft goods layer configured to cover the bladder of the space habitat. The bracket system includes a mounting flange configured to couple at an end of the cylindrical core. The mounting flange includes a lip extending around the mounting flange. The bracket system includes a bracket configured to connect the soft goods layer to the mounting flange. The bracket has a first end and a second end. The first end includes a pin configured to couple to the soft goods layer. The second end includes a protrusion configured to latch to the lip of the mounting flange. In some variations, a cap is configured to be coupled to the outer side of the mounting flange.

Abstract: A turbine engine is provided. The turbine engine defines an axial direction and a radial direction, and includes: a rotor; a stator comprising a carrier; a seal assembly disposed between the rotor and the stator, the seal assembly defining a high-pressure side and a low-pressure side and comprising a plurality of seal segments, the plurality of seal segments including a seal segment having a seal face forming a fluid bearing with the rotor, a lip, and a body, the lip extending from the body along the axial direction of the turbine engine on the high-pressure side and including an outer pressurization surface along the radial direction of the turbine engine; and a seal support assembly, the seal support assembly comprising a spring arrangement extending between the carrier and the first seal segment to counter a pressure on the outer pressurization surface during operation of the turbine engine.

Abstract: A turbine engine is provided. The gas turbine engine defines a radial direction and includes: a rotor; a stator comprising a carrier; a seal assembly disposed between the rotor and the stator, the seal assembly comprising a plurality of seal segments, the plurality of seal segments having a seal segment, the seal segment having a seal face configured to form a fluid bearing with the rotor; and a seal support assembly, the seal support assembly comprises a pneumatic engagement assembly operable to bias the seal segment along the radial direction during operation of the turbine engine.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for a bracket fixture for securing a load to a soft goods layer in a space habitat. The bracket fixture includes a base having a plurality of sides, the plurality of sides having a pin parallel to its respective side, and an aperture between the pin and the respective side. The bracket fixture further includes a protrusion extending from the base, the protrusion including a fixture element.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for a mounting flange and bracket for a space habitat. The bracket system couples a bladder of a space habitat to a cylindrical core. The bracket system includes a soft goods layer configured to cover the bladder of the space habitat. The bracket system includes a mounting flange configured to couple at an end of the cylindrical core. The mounting flange includes a lip extending around the mounting flange. The bracket system includes a bracket configured to connect the soft goods layer to the mounting flange. The bracket has a first end and a second end. The first end includes a pin configured to couple to the soft goods layer. The second end includes a protrusion configured to latch to the lip of the mounting flange. In some variations, a cap is configured to be coupled to the outer side of the mounting flange.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for a bracket fixture for securing a load to a soft goods layer in a space habitat. The bracket fixture includes a base having a plurality of sides, the plurality of sides having a pin parallel to its respective side, and an aperture between the pin and the respective side. The bracket fixture further includes a protrusion extending from the base, the protrusion including a fixture element.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for a core of a space habitat. The core includes a plurality of internal beams extending a length of the core. The core also includes a plurality of end rings at a first end of the core and a second end of the core, the plurality of end rings spaced the length of the core. The core also includes an internal ring coupled to the internal beams between the first end and the second end.

Abstract: A vascular monitoring system includes a collar configured to be positioned about a patient's vessel and a transducer coupled to the collar. The collar may be formed by a strap that is wrapped around the patient's vessel and maintained in a closed configuration. The transducer is configured to emit an ultrasonic signal that is transmitted through the patient's vessel.

Abstract: An article of commerce comprises printed indicia including an alpha-numeric character string. A value associated with one or more characters of the string may be used to determine a location of a validity indicator disposed upon the article. A key to the appropriate location of the validity indicator may be provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for printing 3D-microoptic images on packaging systems in an inline process comprising providing a substrate, printing a plurality of images on at least part of the first major surface of the substrate, applying a transparent varnish layer on the printed first major surface of the substrate, and forming a plurality of relief features on the outer surface of the varnish layer, wherein the relief-features are micro-lenses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for printing 3D-microoptic images on packaging systems in an inline process comprising providing a flexible substrate, printing a plurality of images on at least part of the first major surface of the substrate, applying a transparent varnish layer on the printed first major surface of the substrate, and forming a plurality of relief features on the outer surface of the varnish layer.

Abstract: A method of introducing a verification check to a product is provided. The method comprises generating an alphanumeric code associated with the product, using one or more digits in the code to calculate a resultant value and modifying at least one digit in the code based on the resultant value. The resultant value determines the form of modification based on a predetermined selection of possible modifications.

Abstract: A product package comprises an indicia printed thereon. The indicia comprises a set of visibly discernible individual dots. The dots are arrayed to form the indicia and at least a portion of the dots are offset from their nearest neighbor dots by less than one dot diameter in one direction or at an offset angle of other than 45 or 90 degrees.

Abstract: An injection molded polymeric household bottle cap made of a polypropylene composition comprising: particulate CaCO3; additive; and polypropylene; wherein the polypropylene composition in its solid form and with average wall thickness T has a flexural modulus, measured according to ASTM D790-07, being at least 95% of the flexural modulus measured on a reference polypropylene composition being substantially free of CaCO3 and having average wall thickness of at least T+10%.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a culvert cleaning apparatus for attachment to a bucket of an earth moving machine. The culvert cleaning apparatus comprises a long shaft that has rotating arms attached to it. As the apparatus is inserted into a culvert and through a debris field the arms are pushed against the shaft to minimize the diameter of the apparatus. As the apparatus is removed from the culvert, the arms engage with debris, rotate outward to increase the functional diameter of the apparatus and pull/push debris out of the culvert.