Abstract: A method for generating a measure for insertion loss of an antenna structure comprising a radome defining a cavity to receive an antenna array. The method may comprise partitioning a user define geometry, which includes shape and dimensions, of the radome into a mesh comprising a first set of discrete geometric and topological cells, determining, for each cell, angles of incidence of electromagnetic radiation emitted from respective antenna elements of the antenna array for each scan angle of interest, the angles of incidence of electromagnetic radiation for a cell defining a distribution for that cell, on the basis of the distribution for a cell, assigning each cell to a zone of a set of zones for the radome, generating a measure of the insertion loss for each zone, and using the corresponding measure of insertion loss for a zone, selecting a structural configuration for the zone.

Abstract: Maneuverable ergonomic trailer stands are disclosed. An example portable trailer stand includes: an elongate upper ledge, a post coupled to the upper ledge, an extendible leg telescopically coupled to the post, the upper ledge being vertically movable to selectively engage and disengage an underside of a trailer based on movement of the extendible leg relative to the post, and a plurality of wheels coupled to the post, the post to maintain the plurality of wheels at a substantially fixed distance from the upper ledge as the upper ledge is vertically moved, each of the plurality of wheels to be equidistant from a vertical axis traversing through a center of the upper ledge.

Abstract: An illuminated surgical retractor including an outer housing forming a handle and a blade extending from the handle, an illumination assembly comprising at least one direct light source, wherein the outer housing houses therein one or more ferromagnetic components, and wherein the outer housing includes an exterior surface and an inner surface and wherein predetermined portions of one or more of the exterior surface and the inner surface of the outer housing have a shielding material applied thereto to prevent interference of the one or more ferromagnetic components housed within the outer housing with magnetic and electromagnetic signals.

Abstract: An example antenna system includes a plurality of dielectric rod stacks and a control circuit. The control circuit includes a plurality of independently controlled output circuit boards. Each independently controlled output circuit board includes a respective dielectric rod stack. The respective dielectric rod stack includes a plurality of respective dielectric rods. The control circuit selects: (i) the dielectric rod stacks, and (ii) the respective dielectric rods of the respective dielectric rod stack to adjust a beam of emitted or received radio frequency (RF) waves.

Abstract: An example antenna system includes a plurality of dielectric rod stacks and a control circuit. The control circuit includes a plurality of independently controlled output circuit boards. Each independently controlled output circuit board includes a respective dielectric rod stack. The respective dielectric rod stack includes a plurality of respective dielectric rods. The control circuit selects: (i) the dielectric rod stacks, and (ii) the respective dielectric rods of the respective dielectric rod stack to adjust a beam of emitted or received radio frequency (RF) waves.

Abstract: A catheter system (100) for treating a vascular lesion (106A) within or adjacent to a vessel wall (108A) within a body (107) of a patient (109). The catheter system (100) includes a light source (124), a receptacle assembly (274), a first light guide (122A) and a second light guide (122A), a multiplexer (128), and an alignment assembly (256). The light source (124) generates a source beam (124A) of light energy. The first light guide (122A) and the second light guide (122A) are coupled to the receptacle assembly (274), each light guide (122A) having a guide proximal end (122P). The multiplexer (128) receives the source beam (124A) from the light source (124), the multiplexer (128) directing individual guide beams (124B) from the source beam (124A) to each of the guide proximal end (122P) of the first light guide (122A) and the guide proximal end (122P) of the second light guide (122A).

Abstract: An example antenna system includes a plurality of dielectric rod stacks and a control circuit. The control circuit includes a plurality of independently controlled output circuit boards. Each independently controlled output circuit board includes a respective dielectric rod stack. The respective dielectric rod stack includes a plurality of respective dielectric rods. The control circuit selects: (i) the dielectric rod stacks, and (ii) the respective dielectric rods of the respective dielectric rod stack to adjust a beam of emitted or received radio frequency (RF) waves.

Abstract: An example antenna system includes a plurality of dielectric rod stacks and a control circuit. The control circuit includes a plurality of independently controlled output circuit boards. Each independently controlled output circuit board includes a respective dielectric rod stack. The respective dielectric rod stack includes a plurality of respective dielectric rods. The control circuit selects: (i) the dielectric rod stacks, and (ii) the respective dielectric rods of the respective dielectric rod stack to adjust a beam of emitted or received radio frequency (RF) waves.

Abstract: An example antenna system includes a plurality of dielectric rod stacks and a control circuit. The control circuit includes a plurality of independently controlled output circuit boards. Each independently controlled output circuit board includes a respective dielectric rod stack. The respective dielectric rod stack includes a plurality of respective dielectric rods. The control circuit selects: (i) the dielectric rod stacks, and (ii) the respective dielectric rods of the respective dielectric rod stack to adjust a beam of emitted or received radio frequency (RF) waves.

Abstract: An example antenna system includes a plurality of driven elements and at least one dielectric antenna array. The at least one dielectric antenna array include a central hub. Each driven element extends transversely through the central hub. The at least one dielectric antenna array further includes a plurality of dielectric rods extending outwards from the central hub. Each dielectric rod is driven by a respective one of the driven elements. The antenna system further includes a control circuit coupled to the at least one dielectric antenna array to switch the driven elements to drive one or more of the dielectric rods to transmit or receive radio frequency (RF) waves.

Abstract: An example antenna system includes a plurality of driven elements and at least one dielectric antenna array. The at least one dielectric antenna array include a central hub. Each driven element extends transversely through the central hub. The at least one dielectric antenna array further includes a plurality of dielectric rods extending outwards from the central hub. Each dielectric rod is driven by a respective one of the driven elements. The antenna system further includes a control circuit coupled to the at least one dielectric antenna array to switch the driven elements to drive one or more of the dielectric rods to transmit or receive radio frequency (RF) waves.

Abstract: A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to receive from a mobile device a request regarding a stranded vehicle. The request is processed to determine the location of the stranded vehicle. Additional information regarding the stranded vehicle may be retrieved. The location of the stranded vehicle and the additional information may be communicated as a dispatch request. The location of the stranded vehicle relative to a dispatched vehicle is delivered to the mobile device.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a beaded adjustable looped cord that attaches easily to any purse or accessory that has a strap or handle, allowing an umbrella, water bottle, beverage bottle, sports bottle, sippy cup, baby bottle or similar shape object to be inserted into its adjustable loop, holding the item tightly against the purse or accessory, thus leaving one's hands free. It is a leather or imitation leather cord or other similar looking strong cord that is looped through a cord stopper and decorated with beads in order to look fashionable. Its purpose is to securely hold a wet or dry umbrella inside its adjustable loop so that one does not have to carry the umbrella when the umbrella is not in use. Furthermore, its purpose includes securely holding a water bottle, beverage bottle, sports bottle, sippy cup, baby bottle, or any similar shaped object in order to leave ones hands free.

Abstract: A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to receive from a mobile device a request regarding a stranded vehicle. The request is processed to determine the location of the stranded vehicle. Additional information regarding the stranded vehicle may be retrieved. The location of the stranded vehicle and the additional information may be communicated as a dispatch request. The location of the stranded vehicle relative to a dispatched vehicle is delivered to the mobile device.

Abstract: The invention comprises a beverage container. Self-skinning, high density foam is molded around and envelopes a deformable plastic bottle. The Self-skinning, high-density foam is molded into any desired shape, such as the shape of an athletic shoe. The skin of the beverage container bears indicia reminiscent of the object that the beverage container is intended to represent. The neck of the bottle extends through the foam envelope, allowing access to the interior volume of the bottle for filling or for consuming the beverage.

Abstract: Water is flowed through bayonet tubes where it is heated to steam which is superheated in other bayonet tubes all the bayonet tubes extending from a single tube sheet. Heated water enters the inner tube of a bayonet tube assembly so that it is heated in the annulus between the inner tube and its associated outer tube and then flows into the annular space between the inner and outer tube of the second bayonet tube assembly so that it is is heated to steam to leave by the inner tube of the second bayonet tube assembly to then flow into the annular space between the inner and outer tubes of the third bayonet tube assembly to be superheated and leave the third bayonet assembly by the inner tube thereof, the flow between one or more of the bayonet tube assemblies being connected by connecting tubes which connect with thermal sleeves covering the inner tubes of the bayonet tube assemblies below the single tube sheet.

Abstract: A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to receive from a mobile device a request regarding a stranded vehicle. The request is processed to determine the location of the stranded vehicle. Additional information regarding the stranded vehicle may be retrieved. The location of the stranded vehicle and the additional information may be communicated as a dispatch request. The location of the stranded vehicle relative to a dispatched vehicle is delivered to the mobile device.