Abstract: A foam control composition includes a component (A) and a component (B). Component (A) includes units of the formula (R1O)a(R2O)b(R3O)cR4dR5eR6fSiO[SiR7R8O]x[SiR9(OR10)O]ySi(R1O)a(R2O)b(R3O)cR4dR5eR6f. Component (B) comprises a filler.

Abstract: A secure communication management (SCM) computer device for providing secure data connections in an aviation environment which, includes safety of flight information, is provided. The SCM computer device includes a processor in communication with a memory. The processor is programmed to receive, from a first user computer device, a first data message for a first aircraft. The first data message is in a standardized data format. The processor is also programmed to analyze the first data message for potential cybersecurity threats. If the determination is that the first data message does not contain a cybersecurity threat, the processor is further programmed to convert the first data message into a first data format associated with the first aircraft and transmit the converted first data message to the first aircraft using a first communication protocol associated with the first aircraft.

Abstract: A secure communication management (SCM) computer device for providing secure data connections in an aviation environment which, includes safety of flight information, is provided. The SCM computer device includes a processor in communication with a memory. The processor is programmed to receive, from a first user computer device, a first data message for a first aircraft. The first data message is in a standardized data format. The processor is also programmed to analyze the first data message for potential cybersecurity threats. If the determination is that the first data message does not contain a cybersecurity threat, the processor is further programmed to convert the first data message into a first data format associated with the first aircraft and transmit the converted first data message to the first aircraft using a first communication protocol associated with the first aircraft.

Abstract: A secure communication management (SCM) computer device for providing secure data connections in an aviation environment which, includes safety of flight information, is provided. The SCM computer device includes a processor in communication with a memory. The processor is programmed to receive, from a first user computer device, a first data message for a first aircraft. The first data message is in a standardized data format. The processor is also programmed to analyze the first data message for potential cybersecurity threats. If the determination is that the first data message does not contain a cybersecurity threat, the processor is further programmed to convert the first data message into a first data format associated with the first aircraft and transmit the converted first data message to the first aircraft using a first communication protocol associated with the first aircraft.

Abstract: A secure communication management (SCM) computer device for providing secure data connections in an aviation environment which, includes safety of flight information, is provided. The SCM computer device includes a processor in communication with a memory. The processor is programmed to receive, from a first user computer device, a first data message for a first aircraft. The first data message is in a standardized data format. The processor is also programmed to analyze the first data message for potential cybersecurity threats. If the determination is that the first data message does not contain a cybersecurity threat, the processor is further programmed to convert the first data message into a first data format associated with the first aircraft and transmit the converted first data message to the first aircraft using a first communication protocol associated with the first aircraft.

Abstract: Systems and methods for trusted mobile communications are described. A network system provisions a mobile client system with a collection of security parameters on a per application basis and a per device basis. The airplane system provides access to the mobile client system based on the established chain of trust without previously having information about the mobile client system even when the mobile client system and the airplane system are offline with respect to the network system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for trusted mobile communications are described. A network system provisions a mobile client system with a collection of security parameters on a per application basis and a per device basis. The airplane system provides access to the mobile client system based on the established chain of trust without previously having information about the mobile client system even when the mobile client system and the airplane system are offline with respect to the network system.

Abstract: Presented is a satellite communication system that allows aggregation of available transponder bandwidth. A channel signal is divided into subchannels if no full transponder is available to receive the channel signal in its entirety, and the subchannels are distributed among a available bandwidths in a plurality of transponders. At the receiving station, the subchannels are combined to form the original channel signal. The channel signal, whether divided and reconstructed or transmitted without being divided, are received into a switch matrix that receives a user channel selection and identifies the channel signal that corresponds to the selection. The identified channel signal is then demodulated and forwarded to a user interface unit. Only a single demodulator is necessary for a user interface unit.

Abstract: A process for making slurries is provided. The process comprises providing a liquid component and a solids component; introducing the liquid component into a mixing vessel having pitched blade turbines; adding at least 25% of the solids component into the mixing vessel; initiating an in-line rotor stator positioned to receive the mixture from the mixing vessel; and re-circulating the mixture from the mixing vessel through the in-line rotor stator and back to the mixing vessel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bandage, and methods for its use, which facilitates application of tissue adhesive to close and seal wounds.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a salt of 5-phenylpentanoyl-(S)-arginyl-(S)-alanyl-{(S)-2-[(R)-3-amino-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl]propionyl}-(S)-alanyl-(S)-arginyl-(S)-alanyl-4-aminophenylacetamide (SEQ ID NO: 1) which comprises deprotection of a compound of the formula II or a salt thereof: wherein Pg and R1 are defined in the description. Also claimed are intermediates used in the process and the processes for the preparation of the intermediates.

Abstract: Presented is a satellite communication system that allows aggregation of available transponder bandwidth. A channel signal is divided into subchannels if no full transponder is available to receive the channel signal in its entirety, and the subchannels are distributed among a available bandwidths in a plurality of transponders. At the receiving station, the subchannels are combined to form the original channel signal. The channel signal, whether divided and reconstructed or transmitted without being divided, are received into a switch matrix that receives a user channel selection and identifies the channel signal that corresponds to the selection. The identified channel signal is then demodulated and forwarded to a user interface unit. Only a single demodulator is necessary for a user interface unit.

Abstract: Presented is a satellite communication system that allows aggregation of available transponder bandwidth. A channel signal is divided into subparts (e.g., data packets), formatted (e.g., encapsulated) and distributed among a plurality of subchannels according to bandwidth availability. Each subpart is encoded with information that facilitates proper reconstruction of the original channel data at the receiving station. The subchannels are transmitted to a receiving station, which synchronizes the subchannels and decapsulates the subparts. The receiving station includes a subchannel combiner which combines the decapsulated subparts in select subchannels to produce a reconstructed version of a user-selected channel signal. A controller in the receiving station identifies the subchannels to be combined in response to user selection and sends commands to a subchannel combiner.

Abstract: A semiconductor device having an elevated gate electrode and elevated active regions and a process for manufacturing such a device is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment a semiconductor device is formed by forming a gate insulating layer over a substrate and forming a photoresist block over the gate insulating layer. First portions of the gate insulating layer and first portions of the substrate adjacent the photoresist block are then removed to form a first elevated substrate region under the gate insulating layer and photoresist block. Edge portions of the photoresist block are then removed. Second portions of the gate insulating layer and portions of the first elevated substrate region adjacent the photoresist block are then removed to form second elevated substrate regions adjacent the photoresist block, and a dopant is implanted into the second elevated substrate regions to form source/drain regions, and the photoresist block is used to form a gate electrode.

Abstract: An improved oscillator test structure is disclosed. A structure according to one embodiment includes an odd plurality of first transistor pairs formed on a predetermined area of a semiconductor substrate. The transistor pairs are electrically connected in a serial ring. The structure also includes at least one second transistor pair, also formed within the predetermined area on the substrate, but electrically isolated from the odd plurality of first transistor pairs.

Abstract: A method of filming a scene with a video camera whereby the brightness and/or colour of at least one selected area of a video image is adjusted by processing the video image data representing the video image prior to the video amplifier stage of the video camera. There is also provided a video apparatus having a processing means connected between the imaging device and the video amplifier and processor of a video camera.

Abstract: One or more rigid sealing segments are attached to pipe end sections and the assembly lined to form a fluid-resistant joint. A segment surface forms the primary sealing interface of lined pipe sections without the need for a conventional removable liner edge seal. The lining process and configuration sealably bonds the liner to the fluid-resistant sealing segment and to the non-fluid-resistant pipe. The manner of bonding both avoids (or limits) liner stress and covers the non-fluid-resistant material of the pipe. In an alternative embodiment, the sealing segments are engaged at mating threaded surfaces, the mated threads providing a single primary sealing and engagement interface. Redundant liner end sealing may also be accomplished by a sandwiched deformable material if added reliability of sealing harsh fluids is desired. In another embodiment, portions of the rigid sealing segments are slidably mounted relative to each other and the primary seal interface is temperature actuated.

Abstract: A signal delay apparatus for delaying an information signal and including a bucket brigade device for sampling the signal and time delaying the samples, a sample-and-hold device for sampling and storing the voltage levels of the individual delayed samples in succession, and a clock for developing timing signals for controlling the delay line and the sample-and-hold device.

Abstract: A bag for breathing apparatus having an internal zigzag passageway between an inlet and an outlet, the bag being formed of flexible material presenting an interior surface of silicone rubber and an exterior surface of a fluoroelastomer based on a copolymer of vinylidene and hexafluoropropylene the means and method of manufacture involving a mounting plate which carries supporting panels for the end wall and partition wall components of the bag, the side walls and bottom wall components of the bag being held in contact with selected margins of the components supported on the panels by a foldable external retaining structure to permit heating of the bag components to a bonding temperature or to permit setting of appropriate adhesive.

Abstract: A threshold extension device for use in a frequency modulation demodulator circuit to minimize effects of impulse noise, usually referred to as "clicks", which normaly appear in the demodulated output signal, and including a delay line for delaying the demodulated signal, a follow and hold circuit for selectively omitting the click impulses from the delayed signal, a detector for detecting the occurrence of an event which will give rise to a click impulse in the demodulated signal, and a detector driven control signal generator for controlling operation of the follow and hold circuit.