Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite powder, in particular suitable for additive manufacturing, wherein said composite powder comprises composite particles comprising:—at least one polymer matrix chosen among polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), and—at least one auxiliary matrix chosen among biobased fillers and biobased waxes.

Abstract: A seat back system for a vehicle includes a fixed seat support member fixed relative to the vehicle, a seat back frame pivotally mounted relative to the fixed seat support member, and a torsion spring element mounted to the seat back frame. The torsion spring element includes a first end fixed relative to the fixed seat support member and a second end fixed relative to the seat back frame.

Abstract: A seat back system for a vehicle includes a fixed seat support member fixed relative to the vehicle, a seat back frame pivotally mounted relative to the fixed seat support member, and a torsion spring element mounted to the seat back frame. The torsion spring element includes a first end fixed relative to the fixed seat support member and a second end fixed relative to the seat back frame.

Abstract: A truck accessory tool includes a handle and a generally planar end plate. The end plate is configured to be positioned adjacent a box or a bag located in a truck bed. The truck accessory tool enables the box or bag to be pulled out of the truck bed by contacting the box or bag while pulling the tool rearwardly. The truck accessory tool additionally enables the box or bag to be pushed into the truck bed by contacting the box or bag while pushing the tool forwardly.

Abstract: A truck accessory tool includes a handle and a generally planar end plate. The end plate is configured to be positioned adjacent a box or a bag located in a truck bed. The truck accessory tool enables the box or bag to be pulled out of the truck bed by contacting the box or bag while pulling the tool rearwardly. The truck accessory tool additionally enables the box or bag to be pushed into the truck bed by contacting the box or bag while pushing the tool forwardly.

Abstract: Vanity mirror assemblies are provided for vehicles having a body, front seats, a rear portion behind the front seats, and a vanity mirror assembly. The vanity mirror assembly includes a housing, a light source, a display screen, and a two-way mirror. The light source is disposed in the rear portion of the vehicle. The display screen is disposed within the housing between the front seats and the light source. The two-way mirror is disposed within the housing between the light source and the display screen. The display screen is movable with the two-way mirror.

Abstract: A feeder basically comprises a housing having a feed compartment, a supplement compartment, a supplement conduit, a pump for moving the supplement through the conduit, a motor and an electrical source for energizing the pump and the motor; an external impeller driven by the motor for distributing the feed; and an external opening in the supplement conduit for directing the supplement towards the feed distributed by the impeller.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for use with a wind turbine rotor blade is provided. The sensor assembly includes an air data probe including a base shaft, a tip, and a rod portion extending therebetween, wherein the rod portion is fabricated from a composite material. The sensor assembly includes a receptacle configured to couple within the leading edge of the rotor blade for receiving the base shaft therein such that the tip extends a distance from the leading edge when the base shaft is received within the receptacle.

Abstract: A wind turbine comprising: a shaft (2); a plurality of blade arrangements (8), each of which is rotatable around the shaft and has a blade (7), said blade arrangements and blades forming a blade rotor which is rotatable around the shaft; at least first and second bearing arrangements (6) spaced axially along the shaft, said blade rotor being connected to said first and second bearing arrangements; and a direct drive generator comprising a stator (10), which is rotationally fixed to the shaft, and a generator rotor (9) having a rim; wherein the first and second bearing arrangements each transmit radial forces from the blade rotor to the shaft, and at least one of the first and second bearing arrangements transmits bending moments to the shaft, each of the blade arrangements being connected to a point at or adjacent the rim of the generator rotor so as to transmit torque generated by the blade arrangement directly thereto, and wherein the generator rotor (9) is within the blade rotor.

Abstract: Vanity mirror assemblies are provided for vehicles having a body, front seats, a rear portion behind the front seats, and a vanity mirror assembly. The vanity mirror assembly includes a housing, a light source, a display screen, and a two-way mirror. The light source is disposed in the rear portion of the vehicle. The display screen is disposed within the housing between the front seats and the light source. The two-way mirror is disposed within the housing between the light source and the display screen. The display screen is movable with the two-way mirror.

Abstract: A wind turbine comprising: a shaft (2); a plurality of blade arrangements (8), each of which is rotatable around the shaft and has a blade (7), said blade arrangements and blades forming a blade rotor which is rotatable around the shaft; at least first and second bearing arrangements (6) spaced axially along the shaft, said blade rotor being connected to said first and second bearing arrangements; and a direct drive generator comprising a stator (10), which is rotationally fixed to the shaft, and a generator rotor (9) having a rim; wherein the first and second bearing arrangements each transmit radial forces from the blade rotor to the shaft, and at least one of the first and second bearing arrangements transmits bending moments to the shaft, each of the blade arrangements being connected to a point at or adjacent the rim of the generator rotor so as to transmit torque generated by the blade arrangement directly thereto, and wherein the generator rotor (9) is within the blade rotor.

Abstract: There is described a method of processing data packets in a data stream in a communication system. In the method, a plurality of data packets from the data stream are analyzed in order to generate profile data which indicates how one or more parts of each of the plurality of data packets varies from data packet to data packet. The profile data is then made available so that a data packet compression scheme that accords with the profile data can be implemented on data packets in the communication system.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for use with a wind turbine rotor blade is provided. The sensor assembly includes an air data probe including a base shaft, a tip, and a rod portion extending therebetween, wherein the rod portion is fabricated from a composite material. The sensor assembly includes a receptacle configured to couple within the leading edge of the rotor blade for receiving the base shaft therein such that the tip extends a distance from the leading edge when the base shaft is received within the receptacle.

Abstract: Complex, three-dimensional, variable section casts with a high level of dimensional control can be made from molds consisting of two flat or tailored sheets of flexible material (such as fabric) held between rigid clamps. The clamping materials control the shape and dimension of the mold in the X and Y directions while the flexible sheets are allowed to deflect in the Z direction. Void shapes in the truss can be obtained when the clamping material presses the two sheets together.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the oxidation of NO, SO2, and mercury vapors and their subsequent removal from a waste gas together with solid submicron particles and acid droplets comprising the reagent injection, WESP/plasma reactor, liquid film catalytic reactor and FGD scrubber with WESP/mist eliminator for the final gas cleaning.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing particulate matter and undesirable vapors from a gas stream are provided. In one aspect, an apparatus includes at least one ionizing electrode that negatively charges the particulate matter and condensed droplets of undesirable vapors, at least one scrubbing element including a collecting surface, and at least one liquid applicator operable to apply a liquid film to the collecting surface, wherein a positive charge is applied to the liquid film to attract negatively-charged particulate matter and/or condensed droplets of undesirable vapors to the collecting surface. In another aspect, a method includes the steps of: negatively charging the particulate matter and condensed droplets of undesirable vapors using at least one ionizing electrode; applying a liquid film to a collecting surface proximate the ionizing electrode; and positively charging the liquid film to attract the negatively-charged particulate matter and condensed droplets of undesirable vapors.