Abstract: Systems and methods for actuating a control surface which is pivotably coupled to a trailing edge of an aircraft wing. The control surface actuation system has a compact footprint and high capability. The control surface actuation system includes a rotatable torque shaft that is coupled (by means of meshed surfaces) to the control surface so that rotation of the torque shaft by a deflection angle causes the control surface to pivot by an equal deflection angle. Rotation of the torque shaft is actuated by a pair of redundant mutually opposing actuation mechanisms. The redundant actuation mechanisms are situated inside of the fuselage, while the torque shaft is disposed partly inside the fuselage and partly inside the control surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for actuating a control surface which is pivotably coupled to a trailing edge of an aircraft wing. The control surface actuation system has a compact footprint and high capability. The control surface actuation system includes a rotatable torque shaft that is coupled (by means of meshed surfaces) to the control surface so that rotation of the torque shaft by a deflection angle causes the control surface to pivot by an equal deflection angle. Rotation of the torque shaft is actuated by a pair of redundant mutually opposing actuation mechanisms. The redundant actuation mechanisms are situated inside of the fuselage, while the torque shaft is disposed partly inside the fuselage and partly inside the control surface.

Abstract: A secondary actuation mechanism for arresting movement of a control surface may include a secondary actuator, a drive link coupled to the secondary actuator, and a secondary connecting rod coupled between the drive link and the control surface, wherein the control surface is movable to a default position in response to actuation of the secondary actuator, and the secondary actuator retains the control surface at the default position.

Abstract: A secondary actuation mechanism for arresting movement of a control surface may include a secondary actuator, a drive link coupled to the secondary actuator, and a secondary connecting rod coupled between the drive link and the control surface, wherein the control surface is movable to a default position in response to actuation of the secondary actuator, and the secondary actuator retains the control surface at the default position

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for identifying and developing safe and effective nutritional supplement formulations; associated regimens for administering such formulations; and methods for distributing such formulations. The nutritional supplement formulations and associated regimens are adapted to prevent and/or treat specific medical or health conditions. Also disclosed herein are methods for prescribing and supplying nutritional supplement formulations to patients according to appropriate regimens. Particular embodiments of the invention relate to safe and effective nutritional supplement formulations and associated regimens for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiovascular disease (“CVD”). Various embodiments of the invention provide advantages over the prior art in areas such as patient safety, medical effectiveness, physician supervision, patient compliance, and consumer costs.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for identifying and developing safe and effective nutritional supplement formulations; associated regimens for administering such formulations; and methods for distributing such formulations. The nutritional supplement formulations and associated regimens are adapted to prevent and/or treat specific medical or health conditions. Also disclosed herein are methods for prescribing and supplying nutritional supplement formulations to patients according to appropriate regimens. Particular embodiments of the invention relate to safe and effective nutritional supplement formulations and associated regimens for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiovascular disease (“CVD”). Various embodiments of the invention provide advantages over the prior art in areas such as patient safety, medical effectiveness, physician supervision, patient compliance, and consumer costs.