Abstract: A method of communicating between a rotary wing platform and a ground terminal via a satellite. The method comprises, at the rotary wing platform, receiving a forward link signal transmitted by the satellite; on the basis of the received forward link signal, estimating at least one obstruction characteristic associated with obstruction of a signal transmission path between the rotary wing platform and the satellite by one or more blades of the rotary wing platform; determining a plurality of time periods during which the at least one obstruction characteristic indicates that the signal transmission path will not be obstructed by the one or more blades of the rotary wing platform; and transmitting to the satellite a bursted carrier return link signal comprising a plurality of bursts, wherein each burst in the plurality of bursts is transmitted during one of the determined time periods.

Abstract: A method of communicating between a rotary wing platform and a ground terminal via a satellite. The method comprises, at the rotary wing platform, receiving a forward link signal transmitted by the satellite; on the basis of the received forward link signal, estimating at least one obstruction characteristic associated with obstruction of a signal transmission path between the rotary wing platform and the satellite by one or more blades of the rotary wing platform; determining a plurality of time periods during which the at least one obstruction characteristic indicates that the signal transmission path will not be obstructed by the one or more blades of the rotary wing platform; and transmitting to the satellite a bursted carrier return link signal comprising a plurality of bursts, wherein each burst in the plurality of bursts is transmitted during one of the determined time periods.

Abstract: A cable includes a core and a braided synthetic tensile material. The tensile material is adapted to form a tensile member so as to longitudinally support the core when the cable is used in vertical applications. The tensile member may generally surround the core or be part of the core.

Abstract: A bedside organizer securable to a bed and used to conveniently store various items therein. The beside organizer includes a flexible panel having a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the rear portion is configured to be compressed between a mattress and a box spring. The rear portion includes a fastener, which allows the rear portion to be removably fastened to the mattress or box spring to fully support the front portion. The front portion is configured to freely hang against a side of the box spring. The front portion includes a plurality of pockets affixed in a side by side configuration, wherein each pocket can receive any of various items therein. These items can include remote controls, laptops, books, and other items.

Abstract: A cable includes a core and a braided synthetic tensile material. The tensile material is adapted to form a tensile member so as to longitudinally support the core when the cable is used in vertical applications. The tensile member may generally surround the core or be part of the core.

Abstract: A cable includes a cabled core including conductors and tensile members. The conductors have a first lay direction. An anti-twist wrap is applied over the cabled core with a second lay direction opposite the first lay direction of the cabled core. An extruded-to-fill jacket is extruded over the cabled core to lock the anti-twist wrap in place and to protect the cabled core.

Abstract: A connector for lifting and supporting a cable having at least one tensile member includes a body adapted to be engaged by both a lifting mechanism and a support structure. A number of battens are attached to the body. A king in is positioned through the battens and is adapted to support the at least one tensile member between the battens.

Abstract: Task tracking and allocation can be performed using software implemented technology which allows authorized individuals to use a web interface to a tracking application. The application can include features allowing tasks to be delegated, new issues to be added, and various activities to be tracked. Business features such as display of profit margin in terms of worker, job, month, task or other information can also be included in such applications.

Abstract: Task tracking and allocation can be performed using software implemented technology which allows authorized individuals to use a web interface to a tracking application. The application can include features allowing tasks to be delegated, new issues to be added, and various activities to be tracked. Business features such as display of profit margin in terms of worker, job, month, task or other information can also be included in such applications.

Abstract: A locking ring assembly retains a bearing to a shaft rotatably supported on a first axis of rotation. Guide pins extend axially from an annularly shaped bearing retainer slidably disposed on the shaft toward the pressure ring, also slidably on the shaft. A head of the guide pins is slidably disposed and captured in adjusting apertures of the pressure ring. Pressure screws in the adjusting apertures of the pressure ring translate axially in the apertures of the pressure ring when rotated, engaging the guide pin heads to displace the pressure ring from the bearing retainer. The pressure ring reacts against a reaction element disposed on the shaft opposite the bearing retainer to develop an axial thrust load against the bearing.

Abstract: A digitally controlled, presettable, ramp signal generating arrangement comprising digital to analogue converter means (DA) and integrator means (A1, A2) having a first mode in which its output (0) assumes a value representative of the output of the converter means, and a second mode in which its output changes at a rate dependent on the output of the converter means. The arrangement finds especial application in symbol display arrangements.