Abstract: A method is provided for controlling wireless connection of a device having a wireless communication interface to a wireless access point. The method includes: determining, by the device, if a known wireless access point is available by comparing a determined location of the device with geographical information associated with a set of known wireless access points; if the known wireless access point is available, determining, by the device, a time elapsed since a most recent data communication activity of the device; and disabling the wireless communication interface of the device if the time elapsed is less than an idle time threshold value so as to prevent wireless connection of the device to the known wireless access point.

Abstract: The present invention provides a casing assembly for a gas turbine engine comprising a radially inner casing and a radially outer casing. The assembly further comprises an axial mounting arrangement for mounting the inner casing and outer casing in a fixed axial relationship. The axial mounting arrangement allows radial movement of the outer casing relative to the inner casing such that distortion of the inner casing as a result of engine carcass loads on the outer casing is obviated as the inner casing is radially isolated from the outer casing.

Abstract: A media rendering system includes a media rendering device and a controller device in communication via a network. The controller has a touch screen, presenting a portrait display mode when oriented in a first position, and a landscape display mode when oriented in a second position. The portrait mode displays either a first full screen presenting a first menu, or a second full screen presenting a second menu. The landscape mode displays a landscape full screen with two side-by-side tiles including a first tile presenting the first menu and a second tile presenting the second menu. Landscape mode provides drag-and-drop functionality for menu objects among the first and second, generating configuration commands to the media rendering device.

Abstract: A technique that reduces the startup time of a processing system authenticates a proxy for an image stored in tracked memory instead of authenticating the image stored in the tracked memory. A controller generates an alteration log authentication code based on an alteration log that is updated prior to programming the image stored in tracked memory. The controller records an alteration log authentication code in secure memory. The alteration log is indirectly related to a most recent image stored in the tracked memory. Authentication of the image of the alteration log is used as a proxy for authentication of the image stored in tracked memory, which is performed only when the tracked memory is modified. Use of the contents of the alteration log as a proxy for the contents of tracked memory accelerates the startup time of the system.

Abstract: Some embodiments disclosed herein provide a method for configuring wireless power and data transfer between consumer electronic (CE) devices. The method comprises identifying a plurality of antenna systems including at least a first antenna system and a second antenna system. At least the first antenna system is cooperated with a first CE device and the second antenna system is cooperated with a separate second CE device. Each of the plurality of antenna systems comprises a power transfer antenna and one or more communications antennas. The system provides a graphical user interface to illustrate each of the identified antenna systems, and receives user instructions corresponding to at least two of the identified antenna systems, to generate configuration instructions in accordance with the user instructions, and to configure selected CE devices in accordance with the configuration instructions.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for generating power in low emission turbine systems and separating the exhaust into rich CO2 and lean CO2 streams. In one or more embodiments, the exhaust is separated at an elevated pressure, such as between a high-pressure expansion stage and a low-pressure expansion stage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are technologies for facilitating optimization of pattern queries. In accordance with one aspect, jumbo query plans are generated by applying at least one sharing technique and combining at least two of the pattern queries. Costs of the jumbo query plans may then be estimated and used to search for an optimal query plan. The optimal query plan may then be executed on an input data stream to generate an output data stream.

Abstract: Provided are end effectors and methods of using such end effectors for handling various composite structures. An end effector includes a support structure bendable relative the principal axis of the end effector. The support structure is disposed within a cavity partially formed by an engaging portion of the end effector. The engaging portion is formed from a flexible material and includes multiple openings in fluid communication with the cavity. When the engaging portion contacts a composite structure and when the pressure inside the cavity is reduced below the ambient level, the composite structure is forced against the engaging portion due to this pressure differential. The flexibility of the support structure and of the engaging portion allows the end effector to conform to the shape of the composite structure. At the same time, the support structure maintains the shape of the cavity in the directions normal to the principal axis.

Abstract: Switch apparatus for enclosures having environmental protection are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a hand-operated switch actuator spaced apart from a first side of a wall of an enclosure having environmental protection. The apparatus also includes a magnet attached to the switch actuator and a magnetically-responsive switch disposed adjacent a second side of the wall. Movement of the switch actuator is to change a position of the magnet to operate the magnetically-responsive switch.

Abstract: Provided are imaging agents comprising a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods of their use.

Abstract: A cleaning audit solution that allows a user to determine how well a surface has been cleaned is provided herein. Embodiments of the present invention are used to determine the effectiveness or proficiency of cleaning activities performed on a surface. Embodiments of the present invention are mixtures that are be sprayed on a wide variety of surface types; the embodiments remaining invisible to the naked eye until exposed to ultraviolet light. If, after cleaning activities have been performed, a substantial amount of the present invention remains on a surface, the effectiveness of the cleaning activity is substandard. However, if very little or none of the present invention can be seen on a surface after cleaning, the effectiveness of the cleaning is high.

Abstract: The radio holster incorporated a lock mechanism that automatically actuates when the radio is inserted into the holster and is deactivated by pressing on the radio in a small downward and outward direction. The radio holster includes pliable front and back covers affixed to a rigid support frame. The support frame has a recessed channel that as a guide track and a button cavity that acts as keyhole for locking the radio inside holster. The wall forming the button cavity wall is back cut or angled to form an upper lip, which is configured to receive the button head of a coupling mechanism used by the radio to restrictively hold the radio within the holster. The support frame also carries a back spring that exerts a lateral force on the radio when seated within the holster to push the bottom of the radio laterally away from the support frame and a bottom spring that exerts a force on the radio when seated within the holster to push the bottom of the radio upward within the holster.

Abstract: A fill port cap combination wrench designed to facilitate opening, closing, and properly torqueing most six-inch fill port caps on intermediate bulk containers and mini bulk containers. The fill port cap combination wrench includes a flat annular surface adapted to engage tabs on the fill port cap, and a connecting member having a first side and a second side. A first support structure vertically extends from the first side of the connecting member to the flat annular surface and a second support structure vertically extends from the second side of the connecting member to the flat annular surface. The connecting member further includes an aperture, disposed between the first side and the second side, for engaging the drive of a socket wrench or a torque wrench. A handle is included laterally extending from each support structure for manually turning the fill port cap combination wrench.

Abstract: A measuring device includes a rotatable stage configured to receive and rotate an object long a rotational axis of the object. A housing is located adjacent to the rotatable stage and is movable along the rotational axis of the object. The housing has a pivoting arm located between a pair of opposing compression springs which are configured to provide a preload force in a direction parallel to the rotational axis of the object. A probe tip is coupled to the pivoting arm and extends from the housing, the probe tip configured to contact a portion of the object. A displacement measuring device is coupled to the pivoting arm and is configured to measure displacement of the probe tip in the direction parallel to the rotational axis of the object based on movement of the pivoting arm against one of the opposing compression springs.

Abstract: Water soluble films and coatings herein address the problem of water insolubility, color formation, and brittleness upon exposure to oxidizing chemicals, including strong or aggressive oxidizing chemicals. The water soluble films or coatings may include a water soluble polymer and a reactive precursor, such as an alkanolamine or an alkyl alkanolamine. The reactive precursor is water soluble and reactive with oxidizing compounds. Water soluble films or coatings herein may also include a water soluble polymer and an additive mixture including an alkanolamine or an alkyl alkanolamine. The films or coatings, upon exposure to an oxidizing chemical for 8 weeks at 40° C. and ambient humidity, may dissolve fully or achieve 90% dissolution at times of less than 10 minutes. The water soluble films and coatings may advantageously be used with oxidizing chemicals while maintaining water solubility, acceptable color, and flexibility, such as in unit dose packaging, even over extended exposure periods.

Abstract: An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis may include a pedicle fixation element; a laminar fixation element; and a facet joint bearing surface having a location adaptable with respect at least one of the pedicle fixation element and the laminar fixation element. Methods of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis may include determining a desired position for a facet joint bearing surface; and attaching a prosthesis comprising a facet joint bearing surface to a pedicle portion of a vertebra and a lamina portion of a vertebra to place the facet joint bearing surface in the desired position. A facet joint prosthesis implant tool may include a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide. Systems for treating spinal pathologies may include intervertebral discs in combination with spinal and facet joint prostheses.

Abstract: A powered medical device includes electronic components on a circuit board embedded within the body of a plug for connecting the device with a control apparatus. The medical device may be repaired or refurbished without the need to access the embedded circuit board through the use of a supplemental circuit board installed into the open end of the plug adjacent the plug pins. The supplemental circuit board may include a variety of electronic components, including fuses or non-volatile memory.

Abstract: A system for controlling RF power supplies applying power to a load, such as a plasma chamber, includes a master power supply and a slave power supply. The master power supply provides a control signal, such as a frequency and phase signal, to the slave power supply. The slave power supply receives the frequency and phase signal and also receives signals characteristic of the spectral emissions detected from the load. The slave RF power supply varies the phase and power of its RF output signal applied to the load. Varying the power controls the width of an ion distribution function, and varying the phase controls a peak of the ion distribution. Depending upon the coupling between the RF generators and the load, different spectral emissions are detected, including first harmonics, second harmonics, and, in the case of a dual frequency drive system, intermodulation distortion.

Abstract: A peaking amplifier is disclosed. The peaking amplifier includes a driver stage, a final stage, and an interstage matching network. The driver stage has a load impedance and is configured to generate a driver output based on an input signal. The final stage has a final stage input impedance and is configured to generate a peaking output based on the driver output. The interstage matching network is coupled to the driver stage and the final stage. The interstage matching network is configured to transform the final stage input impedance to the load impedance for the driver stage when the peaking amplifier is ON and to provide a short to an input of the final stage when the peaking amplifier is in an OFF state.

Abstract: A system and method of micro dosing containers on a conveying system is disclosed. The system includes a mixing tank to maintain suspended solids in a mixture; a dosing assembly to inject micro-doses of the mixture into bottles; a recirculation assembly to circulate the mixture from the supply tank to the dosing assembly and back to the supply tank; a power and controls operation assembly to supply the system with power, to provide the system with electromechanical control and/or to provide a user interface; and a stand to hold at least the supply tank, the portable dosing assembly, the recirculation assembly and/or the power and/or controls operation assembly.