Abstract: According to some embodiments, a dispenser for expanding and dispensing paper void fill is provided. In some examples, the dispenser includes: a supply of expandable slit sheet paper; a support for holding the supply of expandable slit sheet paper; a friction member arranged proximate the supply of expandable slit sheet paper and arranged such that an end of the expandable slit sheet paper contacts the friction member as the expandable slit sheet paper is manually or automatically pulled based said friction member; and the friction member including a plurality of inwardly extending projections configured to provide frictional resistance to the expandable slit sheet paper to cause the expandable slit sheet paper to expand into an expanded state with open cells.

Abstract: A TDR technique for performing in-service distance-to-fault measurements in cable TV networks is disclosed. Using a cable network tester configured to generate chirped probe pulses and to perform pulse-matched filtering and averaging of received echoes, network faults may be detected without interfering with the downstream reception. The probe pulse transmission may be timed to take advantage of the error correction coding in the network.

Abstract: A TDR technique for performing in-service distance-to-fault measurements in cable TV networks is disclosed. Using a cable network tester configured to generate chirped probe pulses and to perform pulse-matched filtering and averaging of received echoes, network faults may be detected without interfering with the downstream reception. The probe pulse transmission may be timed to take advantage of the error correction coding in the network.

Abstract: The present application is directed towards an apparatus for diverting air in a selected direction from an existing floor air vent. The apparatus for diverting air includes a sheet of flexible material having a front surface and a rear surface extending between front and rear edges and first and second side edges. The first and second side edges and the front and rear edges are configured to be securable to corresponding edges of the vent.

Abstract: A TDR technique for performing in-service distance-to-fault measurements in cable TV networks is disclosed. Using a cable network tester configured to generate chirped probe pulses and to perform pulse-matched filtering and averaging of received echoes, network faults may be detected without interfering with the downstream reception. The probe pulse transmission may be timed to take advantage of the error correction coding in the network.

Abstract: A TDR technique for performing in-service distance-to-fault measurements in cable TV networks is disclosed. Using a cable network tester configured to generate chirped probe pulses and to perform pulse-matched filtering and averaging of received echoes, network faults may be detected without interfering with the downstream reception. The probe pulse transmission may be timed to take advantage of the error correction coding in the network.

Abstract: A TDR technique for performing in-service distance-to-fault measurements in cable TV networks is disclosed. Using a cable network tester configured to generate chirped probe pulses and to perform pulse-matched filtering and averaging of received echoes, network faults may be detected without interfering with the downstream reception. The probe pulse transmission may be timed to take advantage of the error correction coding in the network.

Abstract: A TDR technique for performing in-service distance-to-fault measurements in cable TV networks is disclosed. Using a cable network tester configured to generate chirped probe pulses and to perform pulse-matched filtering and averaging of received echoes, network faults may be detected without interfering with the downstream reception. The probe pulse transmission may be timed to take advantage of the error correction coding in the network.

Abstract: A power tool includes a main body having an upper surface and a power source. A power level indicator is positioned on the upper surface of the main body of the power tool. In the case of a cordless power tool, a removable battery is the power source and the power level indicator is a battery charge indicator that is electrically coupled to the battery. A modular panel for a power tool is configured to seat in an opening disposed on a power tool. The panel includes a panel member, at least one opening disposed on the panel member for association with an accessory component, and at least one coupling mechanism for coupling the at least one accessory component to the panel. The coupling member is configured to allow coupling of the accessory component to the panel prior to coupling of the panel to the housing of a main body.