Abstract: A vertical axis wind turbine is disclosed. The wind turbine may include a polygonal mast having a predefined count of faceted sides. The polygonal mast may include a mast top end and a mast bottom end. The wind turbine may further include a drive shaft having a polygonal drive shaft top end and a drive shaft bottom end. The polygonal drive shaft top end may be configured to connect the mast bottom end with the drive shaft. The polygonal drive shaft top end too may have the predefined count of faceted sides.

Abstract: A fairing system configured to be attached to an arm of a vertical axis wind turbine is disclosed. The fairing system may include a first fairing portion and a second fairing portion. The first fairing portion may have a semi-elliptical cross section and the second fairing portion may have a V-shaped cross section. The first fairing portion may include a first elongated edge and a second elongated edge, and the second fairing portion may include a third elongated edge and a fourth elongated edge. The first elongated edge may be configured to be connected to the third elongated edge and the second elongated edge may be configured to be connected to the fourth elongated edge to form an aerodynamic structure.

Abstract: A collapsible rotor assembly and a method to assemble the rotor assembly are disclosed. The rotor assembly may include a mast, a blade, a first arm and a second arm. The rotor assembly may further include a first connection member attached to a mast top portion and a second connection member attached to a mast bottom portion. The rotor assembly may additionally include a third connection member attached to a blade top portion and a fourth connection member attached to a blade bottom portion. A first arm distal end may be pivotally attached with the first connection member and a first arm proximal end may be pivotally attached with the third connection member. Furthermore, a second arm distal end may be removably attached with the second connection member and a second arm proximal end may be pivotally attached with the fourth connection member.

Abstract: A vertical axis wind turbine is disclosed. The wind turbine may include a polygonal mast having a predefined count of faceted sides. The polygonal mast may include a mast top end and a mast bottom end. The wind turbine may further include a drive shaft having a polygonal drive shaft top end and a drive shaft bottom end. The polygonal drive shaft top end may be configured to connect the mast bottom end with the drive shaft. The polygonal drive shaft top end too may have the predefined count of faceted sides.

Abstract: A vertical axis wind turbine with variable thickness blade is disclosed. The wind turbine may include a blade including a skin having a first skin section and a second skin section. A first skin section thickness may be greater than a second skin section thickness. The blade may further include a bracketed structural member disposed on the first skin section. The bracketed structural member may include one or more L-shaped brackets. The wind turbine may further include a nut bar, which may be a flat nut bar. The bracketed structural member may be configured to hold the nut bar between the L-shaped brackets. The wind turbine may further include an arm connecting bracket that may be configured to attach the arm to the blade via the nut bar. The wind turbine may further include a transition fairing that may attach to the blade via the nut bar.

Abstract: A polygonal mast connected to an arm of a vertical axis wind turbine via a hinged connection member is disclosed. The connection member may include an L-shaped bracket having a first portion and a second portion disposed perpendicular to the first portion. The first portion may be attached to a mast exterior surface. The connection member may further include a first plate and a second plate. The first plate may be attached to the second portion and first plate plane may be disposed perpendicular to mast longitudinal axis. The second arm may be attached to an arm distal end and second plate plane may be disposed parallel to arm longitudinal axis. The connection member may additionally include a first pivot connector and a second pivot connector pivotally connecting the first plate and the second plate. The arm distal end may be disposed between the first and second pivot connectors.

Abstract: A system and method for real time, bidirectional threaded messaging with persistent record keeping is presented. The invention pertains to environments where record-keeping is desired (e.g., emergency services dispatching, customer service,), and where clients employ common messaging technologies (e.g., SMS or MMS messaging, e-mails). The system disclosed includes a method for threading messages regardless of what type of message it may be, and it includes a method to auto-forward messages to appropriate agencies needed to take action on any given message or thread. Lastly, the invention includes a method to auto-confirm to message senders on each thread to ensure that critical messages have been received by the agent.

Abstract: A mandibuiomaxillary fracture stabilization system, methods of forming the system, and methods of using the system are described. The system includes upper and lower splints that can be custom molded to fit the teeth of a patient and a locking mechanism that can temporarily lock the splints to one another. The splints are attached to the patient's dentition with a dental adhesive and the locking mechanism includes first and second components that are attached to the upper and lower splints, respectively. The locking mechanism includes a quick-release pin that allows the jaw to be freed in case of emergency.

Abstract: A method and system for degimbalization of sensor outputs is provided. Data output from an embedded GPS inertial navigation system (EGI), which is mounted within a gimbaled system on a vehicle, is processed to provide degimballed navigation data. Generally, motion of the EGI is due to the vehicle motion and the gimbal motion. To provide navigation information relating solely to the vehicle, effects of the gimbal motion within the EGI outputs can be removed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and methodology for providing a personal wellness monitor (PWM) that may be used to measure and store physiological parameters indicative of sustained activity by a User. Data collected by the PWM may be correlated over time with relation to a particular activity mode. Activity modes monitored may include walking, sleeping, exercising, or other activities. The User may be alerted by the PWM as predetermined physiological parameters are reached. Data from the PWM may be uploaded to a Data Center and stored for analysis and historical record in a central database, accessible by the User. The User's historical record may be pertinent in determining changes in health and wellness.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a turbogenerator system may be combined with other heat/energy sources. A simple cycle or recuperated cycle turbogenerator have a variety of fuel options and grid connect or stand alone capability that can be combined with one or more external heat sources such as a Solar Collector/Receiver Heat Energy System, a Bio-mass Gasifier/Combustor Heat Energy System, a Fuel Cell Heat/Energy System, a Nuclear Heat/Energy System, a Waste Heat/Energy System, or some other suitable Heat/Energy System. The above external heat systems can be used to provide all of part of the heat/energy input to operate the turbogenerator and achieve electrical output, as well as a turbogenerator hot exhaust flow that has potential for other uses. Using an integral turbogenerator low emission combustor and fuel control as part of these combined systems has additional advantages.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting code coverage information in a computer environment before its file system is available. Upon powering up the computer system, initial and secondary system loaders are loaded, whereupon an OS kernel is brought into system memory. The boot process code of the OS kernel is exercised by a kernel exerciser operable to conduct a plurality of tests. Thereafter, a fatal error operable to crash the computer system is instigated and, pursuant thereto, a dump file is created in a dump process launched by the kernel. After rebooting the computer system, an extractor is utilized to recover the code coverage information relating to the boot process code from the dump file.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting code coverage information relating to a fatal error path in a computer system. A fatal error operable to crash the computer system is instigated pursuant to executing a fatal error test module that exercises the fatal error path code, whose coverage is desired after the file system is rendered unavailable due to the crash. In response, a first dump file is created by the operating system kernel. Thereafter, a second dump process is launched to generate a second dump file which includes coverage information relating to the fatal error path code. After rebooting the computer system, an extractor is utilized to recover the code coverage information from the second dump file.

Abstract: A closed loop Rankine bottoming cycle including a heat exchanger coupled to an exhaust port of a first turbogenerator for heating a pressurized refrigerant into a gaseous phase, and a second turbogenerator (e.g., a turbo expander) coupled to the heat exchanger for expanding the gaseous phase so as to create power. Also included is a cooling mechanism coupled to an exhaust of the second turbogenerator for cooling the gaseous phase exhausted by the second turbogenerator into a liquid phase, and a pumping mechanism for pressurizing the liquid phase into the pressurized refrigerant heated by the heat exchanger. A computer program product and method for operating and synchronizing the generator included in the closed loop, so as to optimize the overall system efficiency is also included.

Abstract: A closed loop Rankine bottoming cycle including a heat exchanger coupled to an exhaust port of a first turbogenerator for heating a pressurized refrigerant into a gaseous phase, and a second turbogenerator (e.g., a turbo expander) coupled to the heat exchanger for expanding the gaseous phase so as to create power. Also included is a cooling mechanism coupled to an exhaust of the second turbogenerator for cooling the gaseous phase exhausted by the second turbogenerator into a liquid phase, and a pumping mechanism for pressurizing the liquid phase into the pressurized refrigerant heated by the heat exchanger. A computer program product and method for operating and synchronizing the generator included in the closed loop, so as to optimize the overall system efficiency is also included.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a turbogenerator system may be combined with other heat/energy sources. A simple cycle or recuperated cycle turbogenerator have a variety of fuel options and grid connect or stand alone capability that can be combined with one or more external heat sources such as a Solar Collector/Receiver Heat Energy System, a Bio-mass Gasifier/Combustor Heat Energy System, a Fuel Cell Heat/Energy System, a Nuclear Heat/Energy System, a Waste Heat/Energy System, or some other suitable Heat/Energy System. The above external heat systems can be used to provide all of part of the heat/energy input to operate the turbogenerator and achieve electrical output, as well as a turbogenerator hot exhaust flow that has potential for other uses. Using an integral turbogenerator low emission combustor and fuel control as part of these combined systems has additional advantages.

Abstract: A closed loop Rankine bottoming cycle including a heat exchanger coupled to an exhaust port of a first turbogenerator for heating a pressurized refrigerant into a gaseous phase, and a second turbogenerator (e.g., a turbo expander) coupled to the heat exchanger for expanding the gaseous phase so as to create power. Also included is a cooling mechanism coupled to an exhaust of the second turbogenerator for cooling the gaseous phase exhausted by the second turbogenerator into a liquid phase, and a pumping mechanism for pressurizing the liquid phase into the pressurized refrigerant heated by the heat exchanger. A computer program product and method for operating and synchronizing the generator included in the closed loop, so as to optimize the overall system efficiency is also included.