Abstract: Methods and apparatus for unitizing groups of individual packages into pallet loads, stabilizing the loads and facilitating general movement of the pallets, including the loading and unloading of pallets into and out of transport vehicles, includes wrapping the loads with stretchable crepe paper, rather than conventional plastic wrap material. Crepe paper can be produced and recycled with less environmental impact than plastic wrap. These methods involve a new use for crepe paper, and a new use for conventional plastic-wrapping equipment.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for unitizing groups of individual packages into pallet loads, stabilizing the loads and facilitating general movement of the pallets, including the loading and unloading of pallets into and out of transport vehicles, includes wrapping the loads with stretchable crepe paper, rather than conventional plastic wrap material. Crepe paper can be produced and recycled with less environmental impact than plastic wrap. These methods involve a new use for crepe paper, and a new use for conventional plastic-wrapping equipment.

Abstract: A method for preventing, inhibiting or treating hard tissue pain in a mammalian subject, the method comprising administering an effective amount of a peripherally-restricted kappa opioid receptor agonist to the subject. The hard tissue pain can be associated with bone, tendons, or cartilage. The peripherally-restricted kappa opioid receptor agonist can be a L-amino acid-containing peptide, a D-amino acid-containing peptide, or a synthetic peptide amide, such as for instance, CR845.

Abstract: The present invention provides a storage system for a vehicle, namely a truck, that adjusts the height of the storage compartment to provide an access through the sidewalls of the storage compartment to the interior of the compartment.

Abstract: A method for preventing, inhibiting or treating nausea and/or vomiting in a mammalian subject, the method comprising administering an effective amount of a peripherally-restricted kappa opioid receptor agonist to the subject. The nausea and/or vomiting can be associated with use of an opioid, such as morphine or fentanyl. The peripherally-restricted kappa opioid receptor agonist can be an L-amino acid-containing peptide, a D-amino acid-containing peptide, or a synthetic peptide amide, such as for instance, D-Phe-D-Phe-D-Leu-D-Lys-[?(4-aminopiperidine-4-carboxylic acid)]-OH (CR845).

Abstract: A method of treating of a mammalian subject suffering from an inflammatory disease or condition by administering a peripherally-restricted kappa opioid receptor agonist for reducing the inflammation is provided. The peripherally-restricted kappa opioid receptor agonist can include a peptide and the peptide can include D-amino acids. Administration of peripherally-restricted kappa opioid receptor agonists results in lowering of serum levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and elevation of levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines.

Abstract: Systems and methods that allow for distance-measuring equipment (DME) to use either a lower or an upper fuselage-mounted antenna. An exemplary system located on an aircraft includes an aircraft configuration data source that generates aircraft configuration information, an aircraft orientation data source that generates aircraft orientation information, a positioning system that generates aircraft position information and a component that provides DME ground station position information. The system also includes a first antenna, a second antenna and a processing device that determines if a DME signal communication issue exists with the first antenna that is based on the generated aircraft position information, the DME ground station position information and at least one of the configuration or orientation information. The processing device switches DME signal communication to the second antenna if a DME signal communication issue has been determined to exist.

Abstract: A method for distributing patient data includes: storing patient data entries, each entry including a patient identifier and patient data points, each point being associated with an access control; storing a plurality of user data entries, each user entry including a user identifier, authentication information, and access control information; receiving questionnaire answers and a specific patient identifier associated with the patient; updating the points in a specific patient entry including the specific patient identifier based on the questionnaire answers; receiving a patient data request including the specific patient identifier, a specific user identifier, and supplied authentication information; and transmitting a subset of points based on the access control associated with each point in the subset and the access control information included in a specific user data entry including the specific user identifier, if the supplied authentication information matches the authentication information included in

Abstract: Systems and methods that allow for distance-measuring equipment (DME) to use either a lower or an upper fuselage-mounted antenna. An exemplary system located on an aircraft includes an aircraft configuration data source that generates aircraft configuration information, an aircraft orientation data source that generates aircraft orientation information, a positioning system that generates aircraft position information and a component that provides DME ground station position information. The system also includes a first antenna, a second antenna and a processing device that determines if a DME signal communication issue exists with the first antenna that is based on the generated aircraft position information, the DME ground station position information and at least one of the configuration or orientation information. The processing device switches DME signal communication to the second antenna if a DME signal communication issue has been determined to exist.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an improved multiradio system. An exemplary system includes first and second antennas and a first receiver that receives a signal from the first antenna, filters the received signal based on bandwidths associated with a traffic collision-avoidance system (TCAS), a transponder, and a universal access transceiver (UAT). The system digitizes the filtered signal and digitally downconverts the digitized signal. A second receiver receives a signal from the second antenna, filters the signal received from the second antenna based on the TCAS, the transponder, the UAT, and distance-measuring equipment (DME), separates the filtered signal into a first signal having a bandwidth associated with the TCAS, the transponder, the UAT and the lower half of the DME RF band, and into a second signal having a bandwidth associated with the upper half of the DME RF band, digitizes the first and second signal, and digitally downconverts the digitized first and second signals.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an improved multiradio system. An exemplary system includes first and second antennas and a first receiver that receives a signal from the first antenna, filters the received signal based on bandwidths associated with a traffic collision-avoidance system (TCAS), a transponder, and a universal access transceiver (UAT). The system digitizes the filtered signal and digitally downconverts the digitized signal. A second receiver receives a signal from the second antenna, filters the signal received from the second antenna based on the TCAS, the transponder, the UAT, and distance-measuring equipment (DME), separates the filtered signal into a first signal having a bandwidth associated with the TCAS, the transponder, the UAT and the lower half of the DME RF band, and into a second signal having a bandwidth associated with the upper half of the DME RF band, digitizes the first and second signal, and digitally downconverts the digitized first and second signals.

Abstract: A direction finding antenna system for determining the relative bearing of a second aircraft from a first aircraft in conjunction with Distance Measuring Equipment (DME). The system includes a first antenna and a second antenna located on a top surface of the first aircraft, spaced apart along a first axis, as well as a third antenna and a fourth antenna located on a bottom surface of the first aircraft, spaced apart along a second axis orthogonal to the first axis. The system further includes a transmitting, receiving, and processing system coupled to the first, second, third, and fourth antennas, wherein the transmitting, receiving, and processing system is configured to transmit DME interrogations, receive DME replies, and process the DME replies to determine the relative bearing of the second aircraft from the first aircraft.

Abstract: A communication system includes a low-provisioned high-functionality mobile station, a wireless service provider, Internet, and a PSTN. The wireless service provider includes a mobile smart cloud server that provides applications to the low-provisioned high-functionality mobile station. The mobile smart cloud servers can include servers that allow the low-provisioned high-functionality mobile station to perform voice communications, web browsing applications, and applications for reading email and email attachments.

Abstract: A direction finding antenna system for determining the relative bearing of a second aircraft from a first aircraft in conjunction with Distance Measuring Equipment (DME). The system includes a first antenna and a second antenna located on a top surface of the first aircraft, spaced apart along a first axis, as well as a third antenna and a fourth antenna located on a bottom surface of the first aircraft, spaced apart along a second axis orthogonal to the first axis. The system further includes a transmitting, receiving, and processing system coupled to the first, second, third, and fourth antennas, wherein the transmitting, receiving, and processing system is configured to transmit DME interrogations, receive DME replies, and process the DME replies to determine the relative bearing of the second aircraft from the first aircraft.

Abstract: A direction finding antenna system for determining the relative bearing of a second aircraft from a first aircraft in conjunction with a Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). The system includes a first antenna and a second antenna located on a top surface of the first aircraft, spaced apart along a first axis, as well as a third antenna and a fourth antenna located on a bottom surface of the first aircraft, spaced apart along a second axis orthogonal to the first axis. The system further includes a transmitting, receiving, and processing system coupled to the first, second, third, and fourth antennas, wherein the transmitting, receiving, and processing system is configured to transmit TCAS interrogations, receive TCAS replies, and process the TCAS replies to determine the relative bearing of the second aircraft from the first aircraft.

Abstract: A direction finding antenna system for determining the relative bearing of a second aircraft from a first aircraft in conjunction with a Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). The system includes a first antenna and a second antenna located on a top surface of the first aircraft, spaced apart along a first axis, as well as a third antenna and a fourth antenna located on a bottom surface of the first aircraft, spaced apart along a second axis orthogonal to the first axis. The system further includes a transmitting, receiving, and processing system coupled to the first, second, third, and fourth antennas, wherein the transmitting, receiving, and processing system is configured to transmit TCAS interrogations, receive TCAS replies, and process the TCAS replies to determine the relative bearing of the second aircraft from the first aircraft.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for combining the functionality of multiple airborne traffic surveillance systems that operate in the L-band frequency range. The apparatus and method combine the functionality of both a Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and a Mode-Select (Mode-S) transponder in an integrated L-band traffic surveillance apparatus having a single processor that is embodied in a single Line Replaceable Unit.

Abstract: A transmitter and method for transmitting transponder or TCAS signals uses linear amplification to save on circuit component weight, cost and size while enabling precise amplification and control of the transmitted signal.

Abstract: An apparatus and method determining angle-of-arrival of a received radio frequency signal, and apparatus and method for calibrating the angle-of-arrival determining apparatus.

Abstract: A transmitter and method for transmitting transponder or TCAS signals uses linear amplification to save on circuit component weight, cost and size while enabling precise amplification and control of the transmitted signal.