Abstract: A stretch wrap device. The stretch wrap device may include a base, a mast engaged with the base, such that the mast includes a plurality of adjoining mast sections. Each adjoining mast section having a plurality of side surfaces. Each adjoining mast section having at least one slot on at least one of the side surfaces and a connecting rod received within the slot of at least two immediately adjacent mast sections, the connecting rod being secured to each of the two immediately adjacent mast sections. The stretch wrap device may also include a stretch wrap holder slidably engaged with the mast such that the stretch wrap hold can slide along the mast.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the transformation of host cells of a biofilm with heterologous nucleic acid, wherein the host cells are within the extracellular matrix of the biofilm, the method comprising: adding the heterologous nucleic acid to the biofilm; and applying inertial cavitation to the biofilm in the presence of the heterologous nucleic acid to facilitate transformation of host cells within the biofilm with the heterologous nucleic acid. The invention further relates to associated methods, uses and kits for transformation of host cells of a biofilm.

Abstract: A stretch wrap device. The stretch wrap device may include a base, a mast engaged with the base, such that the mast includes a plurality of adjoining mast sections. Each adjoining mast section having a plurality of side surfaces. Each adjoining mast section having at least one slot on at least one of the side surfaces and a connecting rod received within the slot of at least two immediately adjacent mast sections, the connecting rod being secured to each of the two immediately adjacent mast sections. The stretch wrap device may also include a stretch wrap holder slidably engaged with the mast such that the stretch wrap hold can slide along the mast.

Abstract: A method of repairing a diaphragm of a rotary machine includes removing an initial steam path from the diaphragm. The initial steam path includes a plurality of initial partitions. Each initial partition is associated with an original trailing edge profile and an original axial length. The method also includes coupling a replacement steam path to the diaphragm. The replacement steam path includes a plurality of replacement partitions. Each replacement partition has a replacement axial length that is greater than the original axial length.

Abstract: A method of producing a localized concentration of energy including providing a pocket of gas in a non-gaseous medium and in contact with a surface. The surface includes a depression shaped so as to at least partially receive the pocket of gas. A static pressure is applied to the non-gaseous medium, with an average value greater than atmospheric pressure such that the pocket of gas collapses to form a transverse jet. The surface depression is arranged to receive the transverse jet impact such that at least some of pocket of gas is trapped between the impacting jet and the surface depression. An apparatus for producing a localized concentration of energy is also provided.

Abstract: The present principles relate to a method of imprinting new identifying information to a flash memory device. The method includes receiving, at a flash memory, a new identifying information to be written to the flash memory, the flash memory having a plurality of sectors and a pointer associated therewith, the plurality of sectors including a locked first sector that includes previously written identifying information, the pointer including an address of the first sector; writing the new identifying information to a second sector of the plurality of sectors, the second sector being open and lockable; and locking the second sector.

Abstract: A method of repairing a diaphragm of a rotary machine includes removing an initial steam path from the diaphragm. The initial steam path includes a plurality of initial partitions. Each initial partition is associated with an original trailing edge profile and an original axial length. The method also includes coupling a replacement steam path to the diaphragm. The replacement steam path includes a plurality of replacement partitions. Each replacement partition has a replacement axial length that is greater than the original axial length.

Abstract: The present principles relate to a method of imprinting new identifying information to a flash memory device. The method includes receiving, at a flash memory, a new identifying information to be written to the flash memory, the flash memory having a plurality of sectors and a pointer associated therewith, the plurality of sectors including a locked first sector that includes previously written identifying information, the pointer including an address of the first sector; writing the new identifying information to a second sector of the plurality of sectors, the second sector being open and lockable; and locking the second sector.

Abstract: A method of producing a localised concentration of energy including providing a pocket of gas in a non-gaseous medium and in contact with a surface. The surface includes a depression shaped so as to at least partially receive the pocket of gas. A static pressure is applied to the non-gaseous medium, with an average value greater than atmospheric pressure such that the pocket of gas collapses to form a transverse jet. The surface depression is arranged to receive the transverse jet impact such that at least some of pocket of gas is trapped between the impacting jet and the surface depression. An apparatus for producing a localised concentration of energy is also provided.

Abstract: A method and system is performed by a requesting apparatus for accessing protected content from a content provider. The method includes receiving an indication of a level of trust needed to access specific protected content from a content provider, and supplying an identity attestation and an attribute attestation and the received level of trust to a third party evaluator. The evaluator determines if the requesting apparatus meets the level of trust needed to access the protected content. A trust attestation is generated indicating a level of trust of the requesting apparatus and is sent to the requesting device. The trust attestation is evaluated by the requesting device to determine what version of the protected content can be downloaded from a content provider. The requesting apparatus then asks for the protected content if the trust level attestation meets the level of trust needed to access the specific content from the content provider.

Abstract: A pistonless rotary modified Stirling heat engine, sealed in a pressurized environment, which lacks a crankshaft and comprises a compressor and expansion rotor where each rotor has two hemispherically shaped disks which follow at least one track which is machined into the internal engine casing and which are connected on a single common rotor assembly shaft.

Abstract: A device, method and system for causing a controlled collapse of cavities formed within liquid droplets wherein a pressurized jet comprising a liquid and nanoparticle material produces droplets from the breakup of the jet stream. The liquid droplets may be irradiated with energy to produce and expand cavities formed within the droplets by irradiation of the nanoparticles contained within the droplets or alternatively, a volatile fluid with or without a metal nanoparticle may form the cavity. The droplets are collided with a target to collapse the cavities within the droplets. The irradiating (if provided) and colliding are timed to enhance implosion energy resulting from the cavities' collapse. The implosion energy and the fuel in the cavity may be used to activate and sustain a fusion reaction or from any other purposes.

Abstract: A device, method and system for causing a controlled collapse of cavities formed within liquid droplets wherein a pressurized jet comprising a liquid and nanoparticle material produces droplets from the breakup of the jet stream. The liquid droplets may be irradiated with energy to produce and expand cavities formed within the droplets by irradiation of the nanoparticles contained within the droplets or alternatively, a volatile fluid with or without a metal nanoparticle may form the cavity. The droplets are collided with a target to collapse the cavities within the droplets. The irradiating (if provided) and colliding are timed to enhance implosion energy resulting from the cavities' collapse. The implosion energy and the fuel in the cavity may be used to activate and sustain a fusion reaction or from any other purposes.

Abstract: A system and method of detecting acousto-photonic emissions in optically turbid media that provide increased levels of detection sensitivity. The detection system includes an ultrasonic transducer, a laser, a photo-detector for detecting ultrasound-modulated laser light, and circuitry for processing the detected signals for subsequent analysis. The ultrasonic transducer generates an ultrasonic wave that propagates within an optically turbid medium. The laser generates a coherent light beam, which is split to form signal and reference beams. The signal beam is sent through the turbid medium, where it is phase modulated by the ultrasound. The ultrasound-modulated signal beam is provided to a photo-refractive crystal for subsequent interference with the reference beam to convert the phase modulation to intensity modulation.

Abstract: A device, method and system for causing a controlled collapse of cavities formed within liquid droplets wherein a pressurized jet comprising a liquid and nanoparticle material and possibly fuel produces droplets from the breakup of the jet stream. The liquid droplets are irradiated with energy to produce and expand cavities formed within the droplets by irradiation of the nanoparticles contained within the droplets. The droplets are collided with a target to collapse the cavities within the droplets. The irradiating and colliding are timed to enhance implosion energy resulting from the cavities' collapse. The implosion energy and the fuel in the cavity may be used to activate and sustain a fusion reaction.

Abstract: A system and method of detecting acousto-photonic emissions in optically turbid media that provide increased levels of detection sensitivity. The detection system includes an ultrasonic transducer, a laser, a photo-detector for detecting ultrasound-modulated laser light, and circuitry for processing the detected signals for subsequent analysis. The ultrasonic transducer generates an ultrasonic wave that propagates within an optically turbid medium. The laser generates a coherent light beam, which is split to form signal and reference beams. The signal beam is sent through the turbid medium, where it is phase modulated by the ultrasound. The ultrasound-modulated signal beam is provided to a photo-refractive crystal for subsequent interference with the reference beam to convert the phase modulation to intensity modulation.

Abstract: A device, method and system for causing a controlled collapse of cavities formed within liquid droplets wherein a pressurized jet comprising a liquid and nanoparticle material and possibly fuel produces droplets from the breakup of the jet stream. The liquid droplets are irradiated with energy to produce and expand cavities formed within the droplets by irradiation of the nanoparticles contained within the droplets. The droplets are collided with a target to collapse the cavities within the droplets. The irradiating and colliding are timed to enhance implosion energy resulting from the cavities' collapse. The implosion energy and the fuel in the cavity may be used to activate and sustain a fusion reaction.

Abstract: An adjustable eyeglass frame temple is disclosed that provides fast and easy adjustment. The primary adjustment is a is a two piece telescoping temple that is adjusted by a screw within the temple thru a twist-lock (32) mechanism. The screw is accessible from the rear portion of the temple allowing the temple to be adjusted while the eyeglasses are being worn. It is also possible for eyeglass wearers to make the adjustments by themselves, while wearing the glasses.

Abstract: A module combat command and control system is disclosed having a concrete layer and a plurality of abstracted layers. Various components can be interchangeably associated with the abstracted layers to form different applications, such as a terrain mapping application, a netted fires applications, and the like.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing solid superconducting mixed-metal oxides whereby the superconductor can be formed into any predetermined shape by way of viscous sol precursors. The superconductors are also formed by this process into homogeneous phases.