Abstract: Flexible catheters adapted to be inserted into a body to deliver high-voltage, fast (e.g., microsecond, sub-microsecond, nanosecond, picosecond, etc.) electrical energy to target tissue may include a plurality of conductive layers, that may be coaxial. These catheters and method of using them to treat tissue are configured to reduce or avoid arcing.

Abstract: Flexible catheters adapted to be inserted into a body to deliver high-voltage, fast (e.g., microsecond, sub-microsecond, nanosecond, picosecond, etc.) electrical energy to target tissue may include a plurality of conductive layers, that may be coaxial. These catheters and method of using them to treat tissue are configured to reduce or avoid arcing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making carbon black. A plasma gas is flowed into a plasma forming region containing at least one, magnetically isolated, plasma torch containing at least one electrode, and forming a plasma. Collecting the plasma formed in a cooled header and flowing the plasma through at least one reaction region to heat the reaction region, and injecting carbon black forming feedstock into the reaction region, resulting in the formation of at least one grade of carbon black. An apparatus for making carbon black is also described including a plasma forming section containing at least one, magnetically isolated plasma torch containing at least one electrode, in fluid flow communication with at least one carbon black forming reactor section, the plasma section and reactor section separated by a plasma formed collection header.

Abstract: A conversion engine is provided that bridges gaps between various emerging payment technologies and their respective proprietary ecosystems. The conversion engine may be configured to forward currency received from an ecosystem to an account/digital wallet external to the ecosystem. The conversion engine may accept a fraud alert that triggers tracing of digital wallets that have received any sub-amount of funds transferred by the conversion engine. The conversion engine may flag any digital wallet that includes a sub-amount, prevent any further transfer of the sub-amount and a reverse a transfer of the sub-amount.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making carbon black. A plasma gas is flowed into a plasma forming region containing at least one, magnetically isolated, plasma torch containing at least one electrode, and forming a plasma. Collecting the plasma formed in a cooled header and flowing the plasma through at least one reaction region to heat the reaction region, and injecting carbon black forming feedstock into the reaction region, resulting in the formation of at least one grade of carbon black. An apparatus for making carbon black is also described including a plasma forming section containing at least one, magnetically isolated plasma torch containing at least one electrode, in fluid flow communication with at least one carbon black forming reactor section, the plasma section and reactor section separated by a plasma formed collection header.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making carbon black. A plasma gas is flowed into a plasma forming region containing at least one, magnetically isolated, plasma torch containing at least one electrode, and forming a plasma. Collecting the plasma formed in a cooled header and flowing the plasma through at least one reaction region to heat the reaction region, and injecting carbon black forming feedstock into the reaction region, resulting in the formation of at least one grade of carbon black. An apparatus for making carbon black is also described including a plasma forming section containing at least one, magnetically isolated plasma torch containing at least one electrode, in fluid flow communication with at least one carbon black forming reactor section, the plasma section and reactor section separated by a plasma formed collection header.

Abstract: A bottle handle may have a base member and a first strap. The base member may have a first knob, a second knob, and a bottle engagement portion with a ring shape configured to receive and grip a bottle. The strap may have a first end having a first clip attached thereon, wherein the first clip is shaped to receive the first knob, and a second end having a second clip attached thereon, wherein the second clip is shaped to receive the second knob. Each of the first and second knobs may have a head portion and a neck portion narrower than the neck portion. Each of the first and second clips may have an aperture with an enlarged portion sized to permit passage of the head portion therethrough, and a smaller portion sized to receive the neck portion without permitting passage of the head portion therethrough.

Abstract: Landscaping walls, systems and methods of manufacturing and installation of such walls include in aspects a fiberglass based wall having a decorative front side and a back side having at least one conduit where the conduit receives a cable or fastener extending outward from both ends of the conduit to connect to a stake to be inserted into ground adjacent the wall. The conduit in one aspect is a PVC tube mounted vertically against the wall and in aspects is embedded within the wall. The conduit allows for self-adjustment of the cable while also providing solid anchoring of the wall to prevent movement. The wall and system is lightweight, good looking and easy to install.

Abstract: A synchronous generator may comprise a rotor and a stator. The stator may comprise a first armature winding configured to output a first three-phase voltage and a second armature winding configured to output a second three-phase voltage. The synchronous generator may further comprise a first rectifier configured to rectify the first three-phase voltage received from the first armature winding, and a second rectifier configured to rectify the second three-phase voltage received from the second armature winding.

Abstract: An aircraft power generation unit to generate power provided to a load includes a permanent magnet generator (PMG) that includes first, second, third and fourth sets of windings, each of the winding sets including three windings and a control coil and a rectifier section that includes first through third six pulse rectifiers, a DC to DC to converter and a common local output bus. The unit also includes an output bus configured to be connected to the load and including a positive output bus rail and a negative output bus rail, wherein the negative output bus rail is connected to the negative output of the DC to DC converter and a controller that receives an input signal from at least one of the output sets and selectively couples the DC to DC converter and one or more of the first, second and third six-pulse rectifiers to the output bus.

Abstract: Landscaping walls, systems and methods of manufacturing and installation of such walls include in aspects a fiberglass based wall having a decorative front side and a back side having at least one conduit where the conduit receives a cable or fastener extending outward from both ends of the conduit to connect to a stake to be inserted into ground adjacent the wall. The conduit in one aspect is a PVC tube mounted vertically against the wall and in aspects is embedded within the wall. The conduit allows for self-adjustment of the cable while also providing solid anchoring of the wall to prevent movement. The wall and system is lightweight, good looking and easy to install.

Abstract: An aircraft power generation unit to generate direct current (DC) power includes a flux regulated permanent magnet generator (PMG) that includes first through fourth sets of windings and a control coil and a rectifier section that include first through fourth six pulse rectifiers and a common local output bus. The unit also includes an output bus configured to be connected to the load and an H-bridge circuit connected across the output bus and outputs connected to the control coil. A controller receives an input signal from at least one of the windings and selectively couples either the common local output bus and fourth rectifier to the output bus negative rail and one or more of the first, second and third six-pulse rectifiers to the output bus to provide a constant voltage to the load.

Abstract: An electric power system (EPS) may comprise a permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG), a high speed rectifier configured to receive a first alternating current (AC) power from the PMSG, and a low speed rectifier configured to receive a second AC power from the PMSG. The low speed rectifier may be configured to receive the first AC power in response to the PMSG rotating at a first rotational speed, and the high speed rectifier may be configured to receive the second AC power in response to the PMSG rotating at a second faster rotational speed.

Abstract: An example vehicle electrical power system includes a battery operable to power a load of a vehicle over a direct current (DC) bus, a multiphase alternating current (AC) machine comprising a plurality of windings, and a power converter. The power converter includes a plurality of power switches and a controller. The controller is configured to, in a first mode, operate the power converter as an active rectifier that provides current to the DC bus to supply DC loads, and charge the battery from the current on the DC bus; and in a second mode, operate the power converter as a boost converter that converts a variable output voltage of the battery to a constant voltage on the DC bus. The power converter utilizes the plurality of windings when operated as an active rectifier and boost converter. A method of operating a vehicle electrical power system is also disclosed.

Abstract: An aircraft power generation unit to generate direct current (DC) power provided to a load includes a six-phase permanent magnet generator (PMG) and a rectifier section that converts alternating current (AC) voltage produced by the six-phase PMG into a DC output. The rectifier section includes a first six-pulse rectifier and a second six-pulse rectifier connected to the second set of windings. The unit also includes an output bus configured to be connected to the load and including a positive rail and a negative rail connected to the second rectifier and an output voltage regulation section that provides an output voltage to the output bus. The unit also include a controller that provides a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal to the output voltage regulation section to vary the output voltage provided to the output bus.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making carbon black. A plasma gas is flowed into a plasma forming region containing at least one, magnetically isolated, plasma torch containing at least one electrode, and forming a plasma. Collecting the plasma formed in a cooled header and flowing the plasma through at least one reaction region to heat the reaction region, and injecting carbon black forming feedstock into the reaction region, resulting in the formation of at least one grade of carbon black. An apparatus for making carbon black is also described including a plasma forming section containing at least one, magnetically isolated plasma torch containing at least one electrode, in fluid flow communication with at least one carbon black forming reactor section, the plasma section and reactor section separated by a plasma formed collection header.

Abstract: A power system architecture includes a prime mover, a plurality of single phase permanent magnet generators mechanically coupled to the prime mover, a DC power bus including a plurality of DC power storage components, each of the DC energy storage components being electrically connected to at least one of the single phase permanent magnet generators, a plurality of state of charge calculators, each of the state of charge calculators being connected to one of the DC energy storage component and being communicatively coupled to a generator control unit, and wherein the generator control unit is configured to independently control each of the single phase permanent magnet generators.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for a hand pillow. A hand pillow includes a pillow and a glove. The glove is coupled to a surface of the pillow such that the pillow is worn by a user when the user puts the glove on.

Abstract: An electric power system (EPS) may comprise a first power conversion channel and a second power conversion channel connected in parallel with a permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM). The first power conversion channel may be suitable for a load having a first electronic characteristic. The second power conversion channel may be suitable for a load having a second electronic characteristic. The first power conversion channel may comprise a first rectifier configured to receive an alternating current (AC) power from the PMSM and rectify the AC power into a first direct current (DC) power, a first buck converter configured to receive the first DC power from the first rectifier and reduce a voltage of the first DC power, and a first output filter configured to filter the first DC power and supply the first DC power to a first load.

Abstract: An aircraft power generation unit to generate power provided to a load includes a permanent magnet generator (PMG) that includes first, second, third and fourth sets of windings, each of the winding sets including three windings and a control coil and a rectifier section that includes first through third six pulse rectifiers, a DC to DC to converter and a common local output bus. The unit also includes an output bus configured to be connected to the load and including a positive output bus rail and a negative output bus rail, wherein the negative output bus rail is connected to the negative output of the DC to DC converter and a controller that receives an input signal from at least one of the output sets and selectively couples the DC to DC converter and one or more of the first, second and third six-pulse rectifiers to the output bus.