Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward implantable medical devices, systems, and methods for cardiac assistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inducing an adaptive immune response against Hepatitis C virus (HCV) in a subject. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a composition comprising a nucleoside-modified nucleic acid molecule encoding a HCV antigen, adjuvant, or a combination thereof. For example, in some embodiments, the composition comprises a vaccine comprising a nucleoside-modified nucleic acid molecule encoding a HCV antigen, adjuvant, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An air intake system is provided that supplies charge air to multiple cylinders in an in-line configuration in an uniflow-scavenged, two-stroke opposed-piston engine. The engine is configured such that the intake ports of the cylinders are situated in one intake chamber within the engine block. The air intake chamber includes a feature to balance the mass of air that reaches the intake port of each cylinder in the engine.

Abstract: An air intake system is provided that supplies charge air to multiple cylinders in an in-line configuration in an uniflow-scavenged, two-stroke opposed-piston engine. The engine is configured such that the intake ports of the cylinders are situated in one intake chamber within the engine block. The air intake chamber includes a feature to balance the mass of air that reaches the intake port of each cylinder in the engine.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable system, such as a preterminated fiber cable, includes a main cable and one or more drop cables connected to the main cable at spaced apart locations along the main cable. The drop cable is spliced to the main cable using a splice closure including a fiber guide that secures spliced together end portions of the respective fibers in a longitudinally extending direction and devoid of any slack coils of optical fibers. Accordingly, the overall diameter of the splice closure is relatively small thereby permitting the cable system to be stored on a reel and to be readily placed within small diameter conduits. The splice closure includes a heat recoverable housing surrounding the fiber guide. Cable sheath end portions are sealed by melting C-shaped bodies of heat flowable material positioned adjacent cable sheath end portions.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable system, such as a preterminated fiber cable, includes a main cable and one or more drop cables connected to the main cable at spaced apart locations along the main cable. The drop cable is spliced to the main cable using a splice closure including a fiber guide that secures spliced together end portions of the respective fibers in a longitudinally extending direction and devoid of any slack coils of optical fibers. Accordingly, the overall diameter of the splice closure is relatively small thereby permitting the cable system to be stored on a reel and to be readily placed within small diameter conduits. The splice closure includes a heat recoverable housing surrounding the fiber guide. Cable sheath end portions are sealed by melting C-shaped bodies of heat flowable material positioned adjacent cable sheath end portions.

Abstract: A positive lift pin means is provided which operates to force open an aircraft drain valve door at least to an unsealed position when the door is released from its closed position.

Abstract: A fuel cap is disclosed which is particularly effective in not only addressing the problem of permitting reliable relief pressure, but also in providing adequate sealing for varying environmental conditions, such as extreme pressure, temperature and swelling. The cap includes a plug member having at its lower end an elastomer sealing member integrally molded into a groove that extends around the periphery of the cap. Moreover, the sealing member is uniquely oblong shaped such that with increasing internal pressure within the tank the sealing member is deformed such as to assist in the sealing.

Abstract: An insert for a fuel tank inlet and a method of installing the insert. The insert reduces the size of the inlet so that, while nozzles that normally dispense avgas will fit into the inlet, larger nozzles that normally dispense jet fuel will not fit into the inlet. With one embodiment, the insert comprises a body having a central opening and apertures extending from the central opening to an outside annular surface. Screws extend within these apertures and are movable to an extended position to lock the insert in the fuel tank inlet. With another embodiment, the insert comprises a frame, an upper flange, and lower locking tabs. The insert is positioned in the inlet with the flange and the locking tabs engaging surfaces of a wall of the fuel tank that forms the inlet thereto, securely holding the insert in the inlet.

Abstract: A static discharger for discharging charge accumulation from the surface of the wing of an aircraft, comprises a generally flat layer of non-conductive material which is dimensioned and configured so that it can be secured to a portion of the wing surface and so as to conform generally to the shape of the wing surface. A generally flat base member is dimensioned and configured so as to be capable of being placed in conforming relationship with at least a portion of the surface of the layer of non-conductive material which insulates the base member from electrically contacting the surface of the aircraft. A plurality of strands formed of a discharging material are embedded in the base member. The plurality of strands are electrically connected to the wing surface of the aircraft so that charge accumulation may pass from the wing surface of the aircraft to the plurality of strands and be discharged at the trailing ends of the strands.

Abstract: A filler cap assembly including a filler cap and an adapter member for attachment to the opening in a fuel tank. The adapter has a central opening therein for receipt of the filler cap. The inner periphery of the adapter about the central opening has a raised convex seat and the cap has a flanged outer periphery with the undersurface grooved to form a concave surface mating with the raised seat of the adapter. The cap also includes seal means along the concave surface of the flange for sealing against the seat of the adapter.

Abstract: An improved filler cap for a tank having an opening defined by an annular wall of the type comprising (1) a plug member having an outwardly extending flange at its upper end and a lower end having a lower surface for contacting a sealing member disposed about the plug periphery, (2) a sealing member, and (3) a retaining member positioned below the sealing member for compressing the sealing member against the lower end of the plug member. In the improved cap, the surface of the lower end of the plug member and the upper surface of the retaining member define between them a first grooved portion for clinching the sealing member in position adjacent the plug periphery and a second radially inwardly disposed grooved portion of reduced cross section for accommodating fuel induced swelling or pressure induced deformation of the sealing member.