Abstract: A system and a method include a heating layer including perforations extending from a first surface to a second surface opposite from the first surface. The perforations provide acoustic paths. The heating layer is configured to provide electrically resistive heating to a component. An acoustic layer can be coupled to the heating layer. The perforations extend to the acoustic layer.

Abstract: A system for forming a component includes one or more heaters configured to generate heat to form the component, wherein the component, upon formation, includes the one or more heaters. A method for forming a component includes generating, by one or more heaters, heat to form the component; and forming the component, at least in part, by said generating, wherein the component, upon formation, includes the one or more heaters.

Abstract: A wide-body aircraft is disclosed with a fuselage section that includes a set of side-by-side fuselage lobes having a fuselage skin. A first woven composite preform positioned at a first intersection of the set of side-by-side fuselage lobes located at a first cusp of the side-by-side fuselage lobes. A second woven composite preform positioned at a second intersection of the set of side-by-side fuselage lobes located at a second cusp of the side-by-side fuselage lobes. Each of the first and second woven composite preforms are configured to receive a structural component, such that each of the first and second woven composite preforms accommodates vertical load imparted through the structural component.

Abstract: A tailgate position indicating device for preventing loss of cargo and accidents includes a coupler that is configured to couple to a tailgate of a pickup truck proximate to an upper panel of the tailgate. An object is coupled to and extends from the coupler so that the object extends from the tailgate past the upper panel of the tailgate. The object is configured to be viewed in a rearview mirror of the pickup truck when the tailgate is closed to indicate to a driver of the pickup truck the position of the tailgate to prevent loss of cargo while driving and damage to the tailgate while operating the pickup truck in reverse gear.

Abstract: A tailgate position indicating device for preventing loss of cargo and accidents includes a coupler that is configured to couple to a tailgate of a pickup truck proximate to an upper panel of the tailgate. An object is coupled to and extends from the coupler so that the object extends from the tailgate past the upper panel of the tailgate. The object is configured to be viewed in a rearview mirror of the pickup truck when the tailgate is closed to indicate to a driver of the pickup truck the position of the tailgate to prevent loss of cargo while driving and damage to the tailgate while operating the pickup truck in reverse gear.

Abstract: A wide-body aircraft is disclosed with a fuselage section that includes a set of side-by-side fuselage lobes having a fuselage skin. A first woven composite preform positioned at a first intersection of the set of side-by-side fuselage lobes located at a first cusp of the side-by-side fuselage lobes. A second woven composite preform positioned at a second intersection of the set of side-by-side fuselage lobes located at a second cusp of the side-by-side fuselage lobes. Each of the first and second woven composite preforms are configured to receive a structural component, such that each of the first and second woven composite preforms accommodates vertical load imparted through the structural component.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dynamic load sensor system for use in microgravity environments. The dynamic load sensor system may include a first sensor pad unit, a second sensor pad unit, processing unit, and an operator interface module. Each of the first sensor pad unit and the second sensor pad unit may include a sensor base plate, a top plate, and a plurality of load cells positioned therebetween. The processing unit may include a processor operatively coupled with an internal memory device, while the operator interface module includes a display device and a plurality of operator input devices.

Abstract: An insulating label stock including a thermal insulating layer, which may be a fiberfill batt, is provided. The batt is laminated to at least one layer of film, paper, or fabric. Also provided is a method of making insulating label stock. The insulating label stock may be wrapped around a container, such as a can, bottle, or pouch. Further, the insulating label stock may be coated with a coating material so that it is printable, thus imparting both insulating properties and print capability to a container.

Abstract: Disclosed is a package comprising a film that reflects varying wavelengths of light, wherein the wavelength of the reflected light depends upon the angle of incident light striking said film at its surface.

Abstract: An improved apparatus and method to catheterize passages is disclosed. The present invention provides a catheter having a soft flexible pre-formed distal tip, that when used in combination with commercially available guidewires of variable stiffness, results in the ability to control the direction and angle of wire advancement allowing cannulation of body passages, including those that arise at acute angles. The catheter can have a longitudinal axis, a proximal section and a distal section having a soft flexible pre-formed tip having a curvature of ninety degrees or greater and shape retention. The catheter can have an inner wall that defines a lumen that runs along said longitudinal axis forming a single continuous tube, a reinforcement braid disposed over the inner wall, and an outside covering disposed over the reinforcement braid. A spacer can be added between said wall liner and said reinforcement braid in the proximal end.

Abstract: A method for preparing an insulating packaging material for a container is disclosed. A first layer of insulating material can be placed around a container, a second layer of heat-shrinkable material can be placed around the first layer and heat can be applied to heat-shrink the layer and conform the label to the contours of the container. The insulating packaging material can retain its hot and cold insulative properties after being heat-shrunk. The insulating packaging material can be used as a label.

Abstract: The contents include occlusion and/or repair of congenital heart defects including methods, apparatuses, and systems utilizing catheter delivery in order to repair congenital heart defects. In particular, a method of repair includes suturing a septal tissue proximate defect in order to repair the defect with a device introduced through a bodily lumen of a patient. A repair device can include an expansion assembly, a suture delivering portion, and a suture receiving portion.

Abstract: A multi-layer composite sheet comprising a shrinkable layer intermittently bonded a to a gatherable layer with the bonds separated by a specified distance and wherein the shrinkable layer can shrink and at the same time gather the gatherable layer between the bonds. A process for preparing multi-layer composite sheets by intermittently bonding a shrinkable layer to a gatherable layer with the bonds separated by a specified distance and causing the shrinkable layer to shrink while at the same time gathering the gatherable layer between the bonds. Preferably, the shrinkable layer comprises an array of fibers or nonwoven web comprising fibers having latent spiral crimp.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tray comprising a liner. The liner has at least two layers comprising a water-wicking material, such as a nonwoven material, with a moisture-vapor transmission rate of at least about 20,000 g/m2-day and a hydrostatic head pressure of less than about 5 cm H2O and an absorbent and highly-thermally insulating material.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multilayer sheet for packaging hot foods especially useful in the “take-out” market. The multilayer sheet has two, and optionally three, layers. The first inner layer comprises a water-wicking material, preferably a nonwoven with a moisture-vapor transmission rate (MVTR) of at least about 20,000 g/m2-day and a hydrostatic head pressure of less than about 5 cm H2O. The second layer comprises a somewhat absorbent and highly-thermally insulating material. The multilayer sheet may be used in various packaging embodiments, e.g., as a wrap, pouch or bag, etc. The multilayer sheet maintains freshly-cooked food quality by improving heat retention and moisture control.

Abstract: A ceramic package component has a base portion and an upstanding enclosing wall on the base portion, the upper surface of the wall being provided with an electrically conductive coating in order to receive a lid sealingly thereon. The electrically conductive coating on the upper surface of the wall is electrically connected to a further conductive coating on the undersurface of the base portion by means of a high density array of conductive vias extending through the wall. The inter via spacing between adjacent vias is preferably less than one quarter of the wavelength of the frequency at which the component is to operate.

Abstract: A multiway connector assembly comprising a tubular metal outer casing, a plurality of electrical lead-through terminations which extend through the outer casing, the terminations being coupled to respective pi-section filters, each of which is formed by two annular discoidal capacitors separated by a tubular inductive element. The outer electrodes of the capacitors of the pi-section filters are connected to metal earth planes which are held in the outer casing by a first releasable retention clip such as to be in electrical connection with the casing. The inner electrodes of the capacitors are connected to associated ones of the terminations by way of respective contact clips which enable relative displacement of the capacitors and terminations for purposes of assembly and disassembly.

Abstract: A multi-way connector assembly comprising a tubular metal outer casing and a plurality of electrical lead-through terminations which extend through the outer casing, the terminations carrying respective annular discoidal filter capacitors whose outer electrodes are connected electrically to a ground plane in the form of a metal plate which is itself connected electrically to the outer metal casing. The inner electrodes of the capacitor are electrically coupled to the associated lead-through terminations by respective contact clips which enable relative displacement of the capacitors and terminations for purposes of assembly and disassembly, the metal plate forming the ground plane being held in electrical connection with the outer casing by means of a removable locking means.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprising a metal plate (30) containing a plurality of apertures (32). Disposed on each side of the plate (30) is a resilient rubber plug (42,44). Pairs of holes (45) in the plugs (42,44) are aligned with the apertures (32) in the plate (30) for receiving respective filter elements (16) therein. Adjacent each aperture (32) in the plate there is integrally formed with the plate (32) a resilient contact finger (36) which lies adjacent and parallel to the filter element (16). Disposed around the periphery of the metal plate (30) is a plurality of further fingers (38) which lie adjacent and parallel to the inner side wall of a tubular metal housing (34). A pair of rigid plates (46,48) disposed outboard of the rubber plugs (42,44) can be selectively brought together whereby to compress the plugs therebetween. The resulting lateral distortion of the plugs is arranged to have a three-fold effect. Fristly, the filter elements are gripped tightly in the holes in the plugs.