Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided. The gas turbine engine includes: a turbomachine having a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a redline exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a total sea level static thrust output (FnTotal) in pounds, and a corrected specific thrust, wherein the corrected specific thrust is greater than or equal to 42 and less than or equal to 90, the corrected specific determined as follows: FnTotal×EGT/(AHPCExit2×1000).

Abstract: A stabilized composition comprising at least one adrenergic compound and at least one antioxidant selected from the group consisting of a bisulfite, a metabisulfite and a sulfite compound.

Abstract: A stabilized composition comprising at least one adrenergic compound and at least one antioxidant selected from the group consisting of a bisulfate, a metabisulfite and a sulfite compound.

Abstract: A stabilised composition comprising at least one adrenergic compound and at least one antioxidant selected from the group consisting of a bisulfite, a metabisulfite and a sulfite compound.

Abstract: A stabilised composition comprising at least one adrenergic compound and at least one antioxidant selected from the group consisting of a bisulfate, a metabisulfite and a sulfite compound.

Abstract: A method of imaging using an electron beam. An incident electron beam is focused onto the specimen surface, a scattered electron beam is extracted from the specimen surface, and a plurality of dark field signals are detected using a detection system. An interpolated dark field signal is generated using the plurality of dark field signals. In addition, a bright field signal may be detected using the detection system, and a final interpolated signal may be generated using the interpolated dark field signal and the bright field signal. User input may be received which determines a degree of interpolation between two adjacent dark field signals so as to generate the interpolated dark field signal and which determines an amount of interpolation between the interpolated dark field signal and the bright field signal so as to generate a final interpolated signal. Other embodiments, aspects and features are also disclosed.

Abstract: A scanning electron beam apparatus with an Auger spectrometer. The apparatus includes at least an electron column for generating a primary electron beam, a magnetic objective lens configured to focus the primary electron beam onto a surface of a target substrate, and a spectrometer configured to detect Auger electrons emitted from the surface of the target substrate. The magnetic objective lens applies a magnetic field strength greater than 10 Gauss and less than 50 Gauss at the surface of the target substrate. Other embodiments, aspects and features are also disclosed.

Abstract: A voltage-isolating passageway for providing high voltage isolation between a component maintained at high DC voltage and a component maintained at a substantially lower voltage is described. The voltage-isolating passageway incorporates a transverse magnetic field across its passageway, which reduces the potential energy of charged particles (e.g., electrons) passing through the passageway. The voltage-isolating passageway includes a passageway and at least two magnets. The passageway has two openings and the two magnets are positioned along opposite and exterior surfaces of the passageway wherein the first and second magnets impose a magnetic field in a transverse direction with respect to a lengthwise axis of the passageway. In one embodiment, each of the passageways have small diameters and transfer gases at small flow rates.

Abstract: A apparatus and method for synchronising the online and offline diaries of sports coaches and other service providers by combining a web based interface with a mobile phone SMS gateway to provide an online booking system for their clients. The system makes use of location information and coach-client relationship rules provided by the coach to control the bookings that the client is able to make. The system is also capable of dealing with payments for lessons and other booking types.

Abstract: A well packing system and method for operating a well packing system wherein an isolation string assembly has a lower circulation valve with lateral flow ports that are operated to an open position without the use of shifters on a wash pipe. The isolation string assembly is incorporated into a well packing assembly within a wellbore and includes an upper sleeve tool that provides selective production of fluids through the frac pack assembly. In addition, the isolation string includes a lower circulation valve having a sliding sleeve that is shiftable from an open position to a closed position upon receipt of a suitable pressure differential. This configuration is particularly valuable for permitting monitoring of pressure or other conditions in the annulus of the wellbore portion being packed during packing operations. Further, the lower circulation valve tool can be used to selectively allow fluid returns during the packing operation.

Abstract: A voltage-isolating passageway for providing high voltage isolation between a component maintained at high DC voltage and a component maintained at a substantially lower voltage is described. The voltage-isolating passageway incorporates a transverse magnetic field across its passageway, which reduces the potential energy of charged particles (e.g., electrons) passing through the passageway. The voltage-isolating passageway includes a passageway and at least two magnets. The passageway has two openings and the two magnets are positioned along opposite and exterior surfaces of the passageway wherein the first and second magnets impose a magnetic field in a transverse direction with respect to a lengthwise axis of the passageway. In one embodiment, each of the passageways have small diameters and transfer gases at small flow rates.

Abstract: A well packing system and method for operating a well packing system wherein an isolation string assembly has a lower circulation valve with lateral flow ports that are operated to an open position without the use of shifters on a wash pipe. The isolation string assembly is incorporated into a well packing assembly within a wellbore and includes an upper sleeve tool that provides selective production of fluids through the frac pack assembly. In addition, the isolation string includes a lower circulation valve having a sliding sleeve that is shiftable from an open position to a closed position upon receipt of a suitable pressure differential. This configuration is particularly valuable for permitting monitoring of pressure or other conditions in the annulus of the wellbore portion being packed during packing operations. Further, the lower circulation valve tool can be used to selectively allow fluid returns during the packing operation.

Abstract: A frac pack system and method for operating a frac pack system wherein an isolation string assembly has a lower circulation valve with lateral flow ports that are operated to an open position without the use of shifters on a wash pipe. The isolation string assembly is incorporated into a frac pack assembly within a wellbore and includes an upper sleeve tool that provides selective production of fluids through the frac pack assembly. In addition, the isolation string includes a lower circulation valve having a sliding sleeve that is shiftable from an open position to a closed position upon receipt of a suitable pressure differential. This configuration is particularly valuable for permitting monitoring of pressure or other conditions in the annulus of the wellbore portion being packed during frac pack operations. Further, the lower circulation valve tool can be used to selectively allow fluid returns during the frac pack operation.

Abstract: A frac pack system and method for operating a frac pack system wherein an isolation string assembly has a lower circulation valve with lateral flow ports that are operated to an open position without the use of shifters on a wash pipe. The isolation string assembly is incorporated into a frac pack assembly within a wellbore and includes an upper sleeve tool that provides selective production of fluids through the frac pack assembly. In addition, the isolation string includes a lower circulation valve having a sliding sleeve that is shiftable from an open position to a closed position upon receipt of a suitable pressure differential. This configuration is particularly valuable for permitting monitoring of pressure or other conditions in the annulus of the wellbore portion being packed during frac pack operations. Further, the lower circulation valve tool can be used to selectively allow fluid returns during the frac pack operation.

Abstract: A surgical capsule of the present invention is positioned in an artery or vein by threading a catheter containing the capsule from a proximal incision in the blood vessel to a location within the blood vessel adjacent to a lesion. The catheter comprises an outer holding sheath, an intermediate deployment sheath, and an inner guide wire, all of which are reciprocable with respect to each other. The capsule includes (1) a control sub-assembly that includes a hub and a plurality of outwardly biased leaf springs, and (2) a filter sub-assembly that includes a porous dome that is capable of permitting fluid flow, but retaining particles. Domes of different porosity may be affixed to the leaf springs. The position of the capsule is controlled by the guide wire. The present invention allows the interchangeability of mesh caps of different diameters and mesh sizes. By using the same capsule and the same deployment method, tines or hooks on the shrouds hold the elasticized rim on the mesh.

Abstract: An improvement for converting an air conditioner or heat pump system into a water supply heater, including a water cooled condenser having a refrigerant throughflow passageway and a water throughflow conduit for bringing a water supply pumped therethrough into heat exchange relationship with the refrigerant. A three-way valve connects the compressor to the water-cooled condenser or to an exterior heat exchanger in the air conditioner, or a reversing valve in the heat pump. Control system including a water pressure switch for actuating the three-way valve, a refrigerant pressure activated water regulator valve mounted on the inflow side of the water throughflow conduit, and a thermostat, route refrigerant via the three-way valve to the water cooled condenser only when a water supply is desired to be heated, thereby preventing the build-up of scale in the condenser water conduits. The control system also switches off the fan of the exterior heat exchanger when the water-cooled condenser is in use.

Abstract: A system for loading a workpiece onto a carriage for traverse relative to a pattern-producing instrumentality comprising a bottom plate positioned on the carriage, a top plate, a picker movable relative to the carriage from a loading position remote from the carriage to a clamping position adjacent the carriage, electromagnets on the picker for releasably holding the top plate thereon for movement therewith on the one hand to lift the top plate from the bottom plate to said loading position and on the other hand to lower the top plate to said clamping position, positioning pins on the picker for positioning and holding the workpiece on the top plate in a predetermined position thereon during movement of the top plate from the loading position to and from the clamping position, said electromagnet being operative to release the top plate at the clamping position, holes in the top plate and pins on the bottom plate interengageable when the top and bottom plates are brought into engagement at the clamping positio

Abstract: A strain sensing device for measuring deformation experienced by a force carrying member. The transducer includes a strain sensing element, terminal blocks, and cable terminal connections all protectively contained within a water and contaminant resistant enclosure. The transducer enclosure includes a tubular sheath within which the sensing element and terminal blocks are housed, and a pair of rubber bushings located in opposed ends of the sheath and each formed with an axial passageway. A ball is tightly held in the axial passageway of each bushing for sealing the interior of the sheath while permitting the direct transmittal of forces to the sensing element via said balls and terminal blocks.

Abstract: A magnetically mountable device for sensing deformation from loadings on machine members. The device includes a strain sensing transducer, brackets between which the transducer is supported, and magnetic bracket mounts which permit the transducer to be easily mounted on the machine member by virtue of magnetic attraction forces between the mounts and the force carrying member and yet be readily repositionable on the member so as to facilitate location of points of maximum stress concentrations during a working cycle of the machine.