Abstract: A thermal insulation member is described for a heater assembly of a haircare appliance. The thermal insulation member is formed of an elastomeric material and includes a sleeve, a plurality of ribs, and a plurality of studs. The ribs and studs project outwardly from a surface of the sleeve, and the ribs project further the studs. A haircare appliance including the thermal insulation member is also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a computer-implemented method for reconstructing a dataset after detection of a network security threat in a network. The method comprises: determining a maximum flow for returning data associated with the network security threat to a source dataset via each of a plurality of paths through which the data has passed from the source dataset to the destination dataset; starting from the destination dataset, determining the data to be transferred to each dataset in the plurality of paths between the destination dataset and the one or more source datasets such that the data can be returned to the one or more source datasets, the data transferred in each path not exceeding the determined maximum flow for the path; adding the details of the determined amount of data to be transferred to a forensic report; and outputting the forensic report.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a curing ring that can be utilized in a tire mold to cure elastomer bands for NPTs or for tread band assemblies used in tire retreading. In one or more embodiments, the tire mold can comprise a base plate having a plurality of channels oriented along a radial direction. The tire mold can also comprise a plurality of inner segments configured to engage an inner radius of the elastomer band. Each inner segment includes an optional anchor for reception into a respective channel of the plurality of channels. Also, the plurality of inner segments can be configured to translate along the radial direction. Further, the tire mold can comprise a plurality of outer segments configured to engage an outer radius of the elastomer band.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a computer-implemented method for reconstructing a dataset after detection of a network security threat in a network. The method comprises: determining a maximum flow for returning data associated with the network security threat to a source dataset via each of a plurality of paths through which the data has passed from the source dataset to the destination dataset; starting from the destination dataset, determining the data to be transferred to each dataset in the plurality of paths between the destination dataset and the one or more source datasets such that the data can be returned to the one or more source datasets, the data transferred in each path not exceeding the determined maximum flow for the path; adding the details of the determined amount of data to be transferred to a forensic report; and outputting the forensic report.

Abstract: A haircare appliance has an air inlet, an air outlet, an airflow generator for generating an airflow from the air inlet to the air outlet, and a heater assembly for heating the airflow. The heater assembly has a heater and a heater housing. The heater is mounted to the heater housing at a plurality of discrete mounting points.

Abstract: A heater coupon including a ceramic block having a first surface and a second surface, at least one heater trace formed within the ceramic block and a connector for electrically connecting the at least one heater trace to an external wire wherein the connector comprises a first connecting arm for connecting with respect to the first surface of the ceramic block and a second connecting arm for connecting with respect to the second surface of the ceramic block. The connector may be located at an end of the ceramic block. The ceramic block may be formed from a plurality of layers of ceramic material. The at least one heater trace may be screen printed onto one of the layers of ceramic sheet that form the ceramic block. The ceramic block may be provided with a first recess for accommodating the first connecting arm and a second recess for accommodating the second connecting arm.

Abstract: A system for curing a portion of a tire assembly includes: an axially placement shaft; a first actuator; a first retainer plate; a core on the axially placement shaft; a plurality of first inserts each axially and radially engaging a radially outer surface of the core with first ends of the first inserts axially engaging the first retainer plate; a plurality of second inserts each axially and radially engaging the radially outer surface of the core with first ends of the second inserts axially engaging the first retainer plate, each second insert disposed circumferentially between two of the plurality of first inserts; a second retainer plate; and a second actuator.

Abstract: A system for curing a portion of a tire assembly includes: an axially placement shaft; a first actuator; a first retainer plate; a core on the axially placement shaft; a plurality of first inserts each axially and radially engaging a radially outer surface of the core with first ends of the first inserts axially engaging the first retainer plate; a plurality of second inserts each axially and radially engaging the radially outer surface of the core with first ends of the second inserts axially engaging the first retainer plate, each second insert disposed circumferentially between two of the plurality of first inserts; a second retainer plate; and a second actuator.

Abstract: A system cures and manufactures a partially-cured tire assembly. The system includes an annular hub member slid into a corresponding annular, radially inner surface, a plurality of elongate spacer members for maintaining corresponding uniform cavity dimensions by fastening the spacer members to the hub member with flap members thereby enclosing a radially outermost surface of each of the spacer members, a first annular curing platen for axially securing the hub member and spacer members relative to each other, a second annular curing platen for axially securing the hub member and spacer members relative to each other; and a plurality of elongate inserts.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a computer-implemented method for forensically analysing and determining a network associated with a network security threat. The method comprises: obtaining details of a flagged network event comprising data associated with a network security threat, the network event being between a first dataset and a destination dataset; tracing the data associated with the network security threat from the first dataset to a further dataset, the tracing involving obtaining details of at least one past network event between the first dataset and the further dataset; comparing details of the further dataset to predefined criteria to identify whether the further dataset is an intermediate dataset or a source dataset from which the data originated and adding the details of the further dataset to a forensic report; outputting the forensic report.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a computer-implemented method for reconstructing a dataset after detection of a network security threat in a network. The method comprises: determining a maximum flow for returning data associated with the network security threat to a source dataset via each of a plurality of paths through which the data has passed from the source dataset to the destination dataset; starting from the destination dataset, determining the data to be transferred to each dataset in the plurality of paths between the destination dataset and the one or more source datasets such that the data can be returned to the one or more source datasets, the data transferred in each path not exceeding the determined maximum flow for the path; adding the details of the determined amount of data to be transferred to a forensic report; and outputting the forensic report.

Abstract: The tire building drum includes a rotatable drum having a center section and a first and second shoulder section. The center section is radially expandable, and the center section has a first and second shoulder, wherein the first and second shoulders are sloped. The method of building a tire includes the steps of applying an inner liner and a layer of ply to the drum and then a bead, locking the bead into position, applying an apex to each of the sloped shoulders, turning up the ply over the bead and the apex, and then applying a down ply over the ply ending.

Abstract: A method of building a tire carcass is disclosed. The method of building the tire carcass includes the steps of applying one or more tire building components onto a drum forming a cylindrically shaped tire carcass. A first and second bead is placed onto a respective bead pocket. Then the carcass is inflated under low pressure into engagement with a belt and tread package while the bead pockets are moved axially inward. The beads are continued to move axially inward to the axial width of the widest breaker position. Then the outer lateral ends of the cylindrically shaped tire carcass are turned up about a respective first and second bead.

Abstract: A system manufactures a tire assembly. The system includes a core having a cylindrical hub and radially protruding extensions projecting radially outward from the hub, a plurality of internal arcuate members for positioning a reinforcing layer of the tire assembly about the core, the internal arcuate members being disposed in spaces between the extensions of the core, a first side plate for securing the internal arcuate members in place relative to the core, and a second side plate for securing the core and internal arcuate members to each other.

Abstract: A method of building a tire carcass is disclosed. The method of building the tire carcass includes the steps of applying one or more tire building components onto a drum forming a cylindrically shaped tire carcass. Placing a first and second bead onto the tire building components on the drum so that the tire carcass ends of the tire carcass extend laterally between the beads. Radially expanding a first and second bead lock mechanism into engagement with a respective first and second bead. Inflating the carcass under low pressure into engagement with a belt and tread package while moving the beads axially inward. Moving the beads axially inward to the axial width of the widest breaker position; Turning up the outer lateral ends of the cylindrically shaped tire carcass about a respective first and second bead.

Abstract: A method of molding a green tire having a first and second bead area is described herein, wherein the method includes the steps of: inserting a tire clamping device inside a tire bladder and then inserting the tire clamping device and the bladder into the green tire, aligning the outer surfaces of the tire clamping device into engagement with a respective bead area of the tire so that each tire bead area is clamped between a respective upper and a lower mold ring and the tire clamping device during cure. A tire clamping device includes an inner portion, and a plurality of segments connected to the inner portion, wherein the tire clamping device has a closed position wherein the plurality of segments together forms a first and second ring for engagement with the bead areas of the tire so clamp the bead areas between the clamping device and the mold rings during cure.

Abstract: An expandable bladder for shaping a pneumatic tire to be mounted inside a tire curing mold, the expandable bladder having a toroidal configuration and having a pair of opposing annular beads, wherein the bladder has an expansion section that is formed from a plurality of waves.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to providing a location-based holographic experience. One example provides a head-mounted display device comprising a see-through display, one or more position sensors, a logic subsystem, and a storage subsystem comprising instructions executable by the logic subsystem to obtain data representing a plurality of holographic objects, acquire sensor data via the one or more position sensors to monitor a position of the head-mounted display device along a path of a holographic experience, detect that the position of the head-mounted display device meets a first position-based condition regarding a first holographic object, and display the first holographic object at a corresponding location for the first holographic object.

Abstract: A method of molding a green tire having a first and second bead area is described herein, wherein the method includes the steps of: inserting a tire clamping device inside a tire bladder and then inserting the tire clamping device and the bladder into the green tire, aligning the outer surfaces of the tire clamping device into engagement with a respective bead area of the tire so that each tire bead area is clamped between a respective upper and a lower mold ring and the tire clamping device during cure. A tire clamping device includes an inner portion, and a plurality of segments connected to the inner portion, wherein the tire clamping device has a closed position wherein the plurality of segments together forms a first and second ring for engagement with the bead areas of the tire so clamp the bead areas between the clamping device and the mold rings during cure.

Abstract: A method of building a tire having no ply turnup is described. The method includes the steps of applying an inner liner and chafer onto a tire building drum; radially expanding the center portion of the drum and applying a first column bead, applying a layer of ply followed by a second column bead, turning up the chafer and then inflating the carcass under low pressure below 150 mbars, applying the tread, applying the sidewall. A method of molding a green tire having a first and second bead area is described herein, wherein the method includes the steps of: inserting a tire clamping device inside a tire bladder and then inserting the tire clamping device and the bladder into the green tire, aligning the outer surfaces of the tire clamping device are in engagement with a respective bead area of the tire so that each tire bead area is clamped between a respective upper and lower mold ring and the tire clamping device during cure.