Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering spatial audio in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a spatial audio system, including a primary network connected speaker, including a plurality of sets of drivers, where each set of drivers is oriented in a different direction, a processor system, memory containing an audio player application, wherein the audio player application configures the processor system to obtain an audio source stream from an audio source via the network interface, spatially encode the audio source, decode the spatially encoded audio source to obtain driver inputs for the individual drivers in the plurality of sets of drivers, where the driver inputs cause the drivers to generate directional audio.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating a target genome are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating a target genome are disclosed.

Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a plurality of fuel cell plates. A first plate of the fuel cell plates is connected to a plurality of plate supports located on a periphery of the first plate. Each support of the plurality of plate supports is electrically insulating and bounds an opening for receiving an aligning member therein.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a plurality of floor to ceiling units are provided, with each unit supporting a portion of an article/object to be supported, such as a television or shelving. Each floor to ceiling unit may include a lower leg assembly and an upper leg assembly that are telescopically connected to one another. In use, they extend from a floor to a ceiling, and are provided with mounting assemblies for engaging the floor and ceiling. Arm assemblies provide the direct support for the article to be supported.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a plurality of floor to ceiling units are provided, with each unit supporting a portion of an article/object to be supported, such as a television or shelving. Each floor to ceiling unit may include a lower leg assembly and an upper leg assembly that are telescopically connected to one another. In use, they extend from a floor to a ceiling, and are provided with mounting assemblies for engaging the floor and ceiling. Arm assemblies provide the direct support for the article to be supported.

Abstract: Apparatus for Manufacture and In-Space Assembly of Antennas comprising: a prefabricated primary reflector center section; a trusselator truss assembler; a phased feed array; wherein said prefabricated reflector center section, trusselator, and phased feed array are fixedly connected to one another; a self-positioning and orienting tool; a truss extending from said trusselator; a secondary reflector attached to said truss; robotic arms; a nibbler end effector mounted on one of said robotic arms; a grapple end effector mounted on one of said robotic arms; a mold for casting a piece of a primary reflector; a power cube; a solar array providing power to said power cube; refabricator plus; and an ESPA ring.

Abstract: A truss-formation apparatus comprising two truss makers and a lateral stage, wherein the truss makers create trusses and each truss maker comprises thermal dies, heaters with temperature sensors, and mandrels; wherein the truss makers form trusses that comprise parallel truss elements and battens; wherein a pultrusion actuator pulls parallel truss elements down along a mandrel; wherein a batten actuator causes a thermal die to rotate around a mandrel forming battens that connect parallel truss elements to one another; and wherein the lateral stage comprises a thermal die and traverses the gap between the parallel trusses forming cross members that connect the trusses.

Abstract: Apparatus for Manufacture and In-Space Assembly of Antennas comprising: a prefabricated primary reflector center section; a trusselator truss assembler; a phased feed array; wherein said prefabricated reflector center section, trusselator, and phased feed array are fixedly connected to one another; a self-positioning and orienting tool; a truss extending from said trusselator; a secondary reflector attached to said truss; robotic arms; a nibbler end effector mounted on one of said robotic arms; a grapple end effector mounted on one of said robotic arms; a mold for casting a piece of a primary reflector; a power cube; a solar array providing power to said power cube; refabricator plus; and an ESPA ring

Abstract: A structural spacecraft component comprising internal microstructure; wherein said microstructure comprises a plurality of parallel layers and a plurality of spacers that connect adjacent parallel layers; wherein said structural spacecraft component is a product of an additive manufacturing process.

Abstract: A launchable land anchor having a tether, an anchor head housing a self-righting control module, a ground penetration device, a plurality of stability panels extending from a bottom portion having an interior surface and an exterior surface, and a plurality of sensors disposed on said exterior surface of said stability panels. Embodiments according to the present invention allow for self-righting functionality and continuous monitoring of stability to ensure security of the anchoring and removing the need of an on-site operator to setup and monitor the land anchor.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing filament production apparatus, having a processing chamber; and a continuous molding module wherein said processing chamber comprises a sealable air-tight housing, a heating element, an actuator-controlled piston, and a vacuum supply.

Abstract: A truss-formation apparatus comprising two truss makers and a lateral stage, wherein the truss makers create trusses and each truss maker comprises thermal dies, heaters with temperature sensors, and mandrels; wherein the truss makers form trusses that comprise parallel truss elements and battens; wherein a pultrusion actuator pulls parallel truss elements down along a mandrel; wherein a batten actuator causes a thermal die to rotate around a mandrel forming battens that connect parallel truss elements to one another; and wherein the lateral stage comprises a thermal die and traverses the gap between the parallel trusses forming cross members that connect the trusses.

Abstract: Orbital winch having: lower and upper frames; spool having upper and lower flanges with lower flange attached to lower frame; axial tether guide mounted to upper frame; secondary slewing ring coaxial with spool and rotatably mounted to upper frame, wherein secondary slewing ring's outer surface has gearing; upper tether guide mounted to inner surface of secondary slewing ring; linear translation means having upper end mounted to upper frame and lower end mounted on lower frame; primary slewing ring rotatably mounted within linear translation means allowing translation axially between flanges, wherein primary slewing ring's outer surface has gearing; lower tether guide mounted on primary slewing ring's inner surface; pinion rod having upper end mounted to upper frame and lower end mounted to lower frame, wherein pinion rod's teeth engage primary and secondary slewing rings' outer surface teeth; and tether passing through axial, upper, and lower tether guides and winding around spool.

Abstract: A centrifugal blower apparatus includes a scroll-shaped housing with first and second air inlets which open to a blower chamber that is in fluid communication with an air outlet. The blower includes a motor to drive an impeller, wherein the motor is secured to a frame that is coupled with the housing in a manner to substantially enhance aerodynamic performance of the blower.

Abstract: A deorbit device comprising a passive electrodynamic conductive tape connected at one end to a spacecraft.

Abstract: A structural spacecraft component comprising internal microstructure; wherein said microstructure comprises a plurality of parallel layers and a plurality of spacers that connect adjacent parallel layers; wherein said structural spacecraft component is a product of an additive manufacturing process.

Abstract: Orbital winch having: lower and upper frames; spool having upper and lower flanges with lower flange attached to lower frame; axial tether guide mounted to upper frame; secondary slewing ring coaxial with spool and rotatably mounted to upper frame, wherein secondary slewing ring's outer surface has gearing; upper tether guide mounted to inner surface of secondary slewing ring; linear translation means having upper end mounted to upper frame and lower end mounted on lower frame; primary slewing ring rotatably mounted within linear translation means allowing translation axially between flanges, wherein primary slewing ring's outer surface has gearing; lower tether guide mounted on primary slewing ring's inner surface; pinion rod having upper end mounted to upper frame and lower end mounted to lower frame, wherein pinion rod's teeth engage primary and secondary slewing rings' outer surface teeth; and tether passing through axial, upper, and lower tether guides and winding around spool.

Abstract: An implantable system comprises a housing that includes a flexible reservoir. The flexible reservoir is coupled to an inflatable portion of a gastric band via a fluid inlet/outlet. The flexible reservoir contains a fluid and has an expanded configuration and a contracted configuration. An access port may be coupled to the flexible reservoir and/or the gastric band to facilitate filling and draining the reservoir and/or the gastric band. A movable wall is slidably positioned around the flexible reservoir to move the flexible reservoir between the expanded configuration and the contracted configuration to move the fluid into and out of the inflatable portion of the gastric band. A driving mechanism is positioned around the movable wall and is capable of changing the size of the movable wall to compress or expand the flexible reservoir. A motor, coupled to the driving mechanism, may actuate the driving mechanism.

Abstract: A centrifugal blower apparatus includes a scroll-shaped housing with first and second air inlets which open to a blower chamber that is in fluid communication with an air outlet. The blower includes a motor to drive an impeller, wherein the motor is secured to a frame that is coupled with the housing in a manner to substantially enhance aerodynamic performance of the blower.