Abstract: A vented module includes a housing portion having a drainage side and a drainage port within the drainage side. The module further includes a flame arrestor including a first surface having a fluid inlet, a second surface having at least one fluid outlet, a labyrinth channel extending from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet, and at least one mesh screen disposed within the labyrinth channel. The flame arrestor is attached to the housing portion such that the drainage port is aligned with the fluid inlet.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for expediting validation and authorization of transactions between end points. Embodiments of the invention utilize a private blockchain to control transaction workflow amongst compute nodes, provide automatic authorization of transactions in the workflow, and provide efficient record-keeping functions within the virtual ledgers in an upstream and a downstream application. By using a private distributed ledger in this manner, the system addresses the computer networking-centric challenge of processing transactions in a secure and efficient manner; avoiding desynchronization of data as well as preventing the need for authorization and confirmation requests amongst the nodes greatly reduces the amount of computing resources required to process transactions, including, but not limited to, processing power, memory space, storage space, cache space, electric power, networking bandwidth, and I/O calls.

Abstract: A system includes an air data computer (ADC) having a single pneumatic port for receiving a pneumatic input, a plurality of electrical inputs for receiving one or more electrical signals, and an output. The ADC can transmit, via the output, air data parameters based on the received pneumatic input and the received one or more electrical signals. In a further example embodiment, the system includes a first pressure sensing probe discrete from the ADC and a pneumatic connection joining a pressure sensing port of the first probe to the pneumatic input of the ADC. Second and third pressure sensing probes pneumatically coupled to respective pressure modules, which output electrical signals to the ADC, the electrical signals being representative of pressures sensed by the second and third pressure sensing probes, respectively.

Abstract: A system includes an air data computer (ADC) having a single pneumatic port for receiving a pneumatic input, a plurality of electrical inputs for receiving one or more electrical signals, and an output. The ADC can transmit, via the output, air data parameters based on the received pneumatic input and the received one or more electrical signals. In a further example embodiment, the system includes a first pressure sensing probe discrete from the ADC and a pneumatic connection joining a pressure sensing port of the first probe to the pneumatic input of the ADC. Second and third pressure sensing probes pneumatically coupled to respective pressure modules, which output electrical signals to the ADC, the electrical signals being representative of pressures sensed by the second and third pressure sensing probes, respectively.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for authenticating records belonging to an individual or entity and providing authorized access of the records to service providers. Embodiments of the invention utilize a private blockchain to store various types of records to be conveyed to the service providers. In this way, the individual or entity may securely store on the blockchain all records relevant to service providers, then provide the service providers with secured access to the records such that the providers may access only the specific records for which they are authorized, e.g. a healthcare provider may access only the healthcare records on the blockchain.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for increasing computing efficiency of communication between applications running on networked machines through embedded middleware. Embodiments of the invention allow disparate applications to communicate with one another by using middleware that is integrated into the applications themselves, thereby reducing the various types of computing resources required to establish and maintain the communications link, including, but not limited to, processing power, memory space, storage space, cache space, electric power, networking bandwidth, and I/O calls.

Abstract: A vented module includes a housing portion having a drainage side and a drainage port within the drainage side. The module further includes a flame arrestor including a first surface having a fluid inlet, a second surface having at least one fluid outlet, a labyrinth channel extending from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet, and at least one mesh screen disposed within the labyrinth channel. The flame arrestor is attached to the housing portion such that the drainage port is aligned with the fluid inlet.

Abstract: An aircraft air data system includes a first air data probe disposed on a first side of the aircraft, a second air data probe disposed on a second side of the aircraft, a first plurality of static pressure sensing ports disposed on the first side of the aircraft, and a second plurality of static pressure ports disposed on the second side of the aircraft. Each of the first air data probe and the second air data probe include a barrel portion configured to extend into an oncoming airflow, a total pressure sensing port, and an integrated total pressure sensor. Each of the first plurality of static pressure sensing ports is connected to one of a first plurality of integrated static pressure sensors. Each of the second plurality of static pressure sensing ports is connected to one of a second plurality of integrated static pressure sensors.

Abstract: A system includes a device having a first surface configured to be exposed to airflow about an exterior of an aircraft, the device including a first self-compensating heater configured to heat the first surface, a first current monitor configured to sense a first measurement value representing electrical current flow through the first self-compensating heater, one or more processors, and computer-readable memory encoded with instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the system to receive aircraft flight condition data and produce an icing condition signal based upon the first measurement value and the aircraft flight condition data.

Abstract: An angle of attack sensing system includes a rotatable vane, a first pressure sensing port, a second pressure sensing port, a vane position sensor, and a fault detector. The rotatable vane includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first pressure sensing port is disposed in the first surface. The second pressure sensing port is disposed in the second surface. The vane position sensor is configured to output a rotational position signal of the rotatable vane. The fault detector is configured to output an indication of a rotational fault condition based on a difference between a first sensed pressure from the first pressure sensing port and a second sensed pressure from the second pressure sensing port.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for expediting validation and authorization of transactions between end points. Embodiments of the invention utilize a private blockchain to control transaction workflow amongst compute nodes, provide automatic authorization of transactions in the workflow, and provide efficient record-keeping functions within the virtual ledgers in an upstream and a downstream application. By using a private distributed ledger in this manner, the system addresses the computer networking-centric challenge of processing transactions in a secure and efficient manner; avoiding desynchronization of data as well as preventing the need for authorization and confirmation requests amongst the nodes greatly reduces the amount of computing resources required to process transactions, including, but not limited to, processing power, memory space, storage space, cache space, electric power, networking bandwidth, and I/O calls.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for authenticating records belonging to an individual or entity and providing authorized access of said records to service providers. Embodiments of the invention utilize a private blockchain to store various types of records to be conveyed to the service providers. In this way, the individual or entity may securely store on the blockchain all records relevant to service providers, then provide the service providers with secured access to said records such that the providers may access only the specific records for which they are authorized, e.g. a healthcare provider may access only the healthcare records on the blockchain.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for increasing computing efficiency of communication between applications running on networked machines through embedded middleware. Embodiments of the invention allow disparate applications to communicate with one another by using middleware that is integrated into the applications themselves, thereby reducing the various types of computing resources required to establish and maintain the communications link, including, but not limited to, processing power, memory space, storage space, cache space, electric power, networking bandwidth, and I/O calls.

Abstract: A system includes a device having a first surface configured to be exposed to airflow about an exterior of an aircraft, the device including a first self-compensating heater configured to heat the first surface, a first current monitor configured to sense a first measurement value representing electrical current flow through the first self-compensating heater, one or more processors, and computer-readable memory encoded with instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the system to receive aircraft flight condition data and produce an icing condition signal based upon the first measurement value and the aircraft flight condition data.

Abstract: An angle of attack sensing system includes a rotatable vane, a first pressure sensing port, a second pressure sensing port, a vane position sensor, and a fault detector. The rotatable vane includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first pressure sensing port is disposed in the first surface. The second pressure sensing port is disposed in the second surface. The vane position sensor is configured to output a rotational position signal of the rotatable vane. The fault detector is configured to output an indication of a rotational fault condition based on a difference between a first sensed pressure from the first pressure sensing port and a second sensed pressure from the second pressure sensing port.

Abstract: A gas-powered resuscitator is operable either in a manual mode or an automatic mode. The resuscitator includes an oscillatory timing valve (14) having an outlet (23) connected to a bi-stable valve (25), the operation of which is piloted by a manual valve (16). The outlet (26) of the bi-stable valve (25) connects to the outlet (2) of the resuscitator via a rotatable control (32) and a patient valve (41). The outlet (26) of the bi-stable valve (25) also connects to the control inlet (34) of the timing valve (14). The manual valve (16) has a button (62) that can be pushed down manually in the manual mode or can be held down in the automatic mode by rotating a locking ring (262). The maximum duration of cycles is limited by operation of the timing valve (14), whether the resuscitator is operated manually or automatically.

Abstract: A total air temperature probe for measuring total air temperature includes a head having an airflow inlet, a main airflow exit, and a flow separation bend positioned between the airflow inlet and the main airflow exit. A plurality of bleed holes are in the flow separation bend. A bleed port air exit is coupled to the plurality of bleed holes. The head geometry is configured to provide enhanced deicing heater error (DHE) performance.