Abstract: A hand restraint of flexible, high tensile strength material forming three separate cavities for slidably receiving and isolating the thumb, index finger, and remaining third, fourth, and fifth fingers in a closed fist-like configuration, respectively is provided. The material and cavities prevents wearers from gripping, manipulating and using weapons or other articles, yet providing them the ability to pinch the index finger and thumb together to grip smaller articles, such as forms of identifications and writing implements. Along a peripheral portion, the hand restraint may provide webbing at the junction of the index finger and thumb portions for further restraining manipulation of weapons. The hand restraint provides securing devices along its wrist portion for enabling the wearer to remove their own hand restraint upon conclusion of the need for the device.

Abstract: A sensing apparatus for a turbomachine comprises: a magnet; a sensing coil; a power supply; and a processor. The magnet is arranged to produce a magnetic field and the sensing coil is at least partially disposed in the magnetic field. The power supply is operable to provide a voltage across the sensing coil. The processor is operable to determine a periodicity of a voltage across the sensing coil. The processor is further operable to determine a quantity indicative of temperature dependent characteristic of the sensing coil.

Abstract: A method for operating a progressive cavity pump wherein the stator has at least first and second active stator sections that are at different locations on the stator, comprising inserting a first rotor having a first active rotor section that is aligned with the first active stator section, and rotating the first rotor relative to the first active stator section such that the aligned first active rotor and stator sections generate a pumping force. Subsequently, the first rotor is removed and a second rotor is inserted having a second active rotor section that is aligned with the second active stator section, and rotating the second rotor relative to the second active stator section such that the aligned second active rotor and stator sections generate a pumping force.

Abstract: A display configuration system enables plant operators to create their own process displays called dashboards during run-time of the plant and in the same interface that these operators use to view operation of the process plant. This display configuration system makes the operators more productive because the operators can quickly create and implement their own specialized dashboards, as these operators determine these dashboards are needed. Each dashboard has a defined layout specifying locations or regions at which display elements can be shown in the dashboard, and this layout is operator modifiable. Operators can easily create content on their own dashboards using predefined but configurable display building blocks called gadgets, which can be pre-stored in a library and can be made available for the operator during dashboard creation activities.

Abstract: A nickel based alloy, along with methods of its use and manufacture, is provided that may include about 20 wt. % to about 26 wt. % cobalt; about 9 wt. % to about 13 wt. % chromium; about 2 wt. % to about 6 wt. % iron; about 3.5 wt. % to about 6 wt. % aluminum; about 9 wt. % to about 13 wt. % tungsten; about 6 wt. % to about 9 wt. % tantalum; about 0.06 wt. % to about 0.20 wt. % boron; and the balance nickel. The nickel based alloy may have gamma prime precipitates in a plurality of grain interiors and a gamma prime solvus temperature of about 1038° C. or greater. Additionally or alternatively, the nickel based alloy may comprise about 30% by volume or more gamma prime precipitates in the plurality of grain interiors.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a flexible, lightweight, low-cost radio frequency (RF) coil array of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. In one example, a RF coil assembly for a MRI system includes a loop portion comprising distributed capacitance wire conductors, a coupling electronics portion including a pre-amplifier. A coupler slidably connects two adjacent coil loops together. An open area is formed inside the loops enabling tissue manipulation or biopsies from interventional or surgical procedures.

Abstract: A seal assembly to seal a gas turbine hot gas path flow at an interface of a combustor liner and a downstream component, such as a stage one turbine nozzle, in a gas turbine. The seal assembly including a piston ring seal housing, defining a cavity, and a piston ring disposed within the cavity. The piston ring disposed circumferentially about the combustor liner. The piston ring is responsive to a regulated pressure to secure sealing engagement of the piston ring and outer surface of the combustor liner. The seal assembly includes at least one of one or more sectional through-slots, bumps or channel features to provide for a flow therethrough of a high-pressure (Phigh) bypass airflow exiting a compressor to the cavity. The high-pressure (Phigh) bypass airflow exerting a radial force on the piston ring.

Abstract: A hand restraint of flexible, high tensile strength material forming three separate cavities for slidably receiving and isolating the thumb, index finger, and remaining third, fourth, and fifth fingers in a closed fist-like configuration, respectively is provided. The material and cavities prevents wearers from gripping, manipulating and using weapons or other articles, yet providing them the ability to pinch the index finger and thumb together to grip smaller articles, such as forms of identifications and writing implements. Along a peripheral portion, the hand restraint may provide webbing at the junction of the index finger and thumb portions for further restraining manipulation of weapons. The hand restraint provides securing devices along its wrist portion for enabling the wearer to remove their own hand restraint upon conclusion of the need for the device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for pressure testing a tubing string of a fluid production well, the tubing string being provided with a progressing cavity pump at a downhole end, which apparatus and method can be used to help determine whether the tubing string has failed or the pump has failed. The apparatus comprises a plug member connected to the rod string assembly that includes the pump rotor, such that the rod string assembly can be lowered to seat the plug member in a seat member within the tubing string above the pump, thus sealing off and isolating the pump from the rest of the tubing string, allowing pressure testing of the tubing string above the pump.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vent caddy for securely holding an item that a user desires to have an ambient temperature around the item be regulated by utilizing a vehicle's ventilation system. The vent caddy comprises an outer box and an airflow intake. The outer box comprises an interior chamber. The airflow intake is in communication with the vehicle's ventilation system. The airflow intake is in communication with the interior chamber. Conditioned air flows from the vehicle's ventilation system through the airflow intake to the interior chamber. The interior chamber is configured to securely hold the items. The conditioned air regulates the ambient air surrounding the item.

Abstract: A method for operating a progressive cavity pump wherein the stator has at least first and second active stator sections that are at different locations on the stator, comprising inserting a first rotor having a first active rotor section that is aligned with the first active stator section, and rotating the first rotor relative to the first active stator section such that the aligned first active rotor and stator sections generate a pumping force. Subsequently, the first rotor is removed and a second rotor is inserted having a second active rotor section that is aligned with the second active stator section, and rotating the second rotor relative to the second active stator section such that the aligned second active rotor and stator sections generate a pumping force.

Abstract: A method for operating a progressive cavity pump wherein the stator has at least first and second active stator sections that are at different locations on the stator, comprising inserting a first rotor having a first active rotor section that is aligned with the first active stator section, and rotating the first rotor relative to the first active stator section such that the aligned first active rotor and stator sections generate a pumping force. Subsequently, the first rotor is removed and a second rotor is inserted having a second active rotor section that is aligned with the second active stator section, and rotating the second rotor relative to the second active stator section such that the aligned second active rotor and stator sections generate a pumping force.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention a vehicular storage system is provided, comprising a storage facility for securing chattels, and a base extending from the storage facility. The base is configured to be securely inserted into an opening in a vehicle and to securely support the storage facility when the base is securely inserted into the opening. The base may include a swivel means to allow the adjustment of the angle of the storage facility. The vehicular storage system may also include a covering and a securing means for stabilizing the storage facility.

Abstract: A sensing apparatus for a turbomachine comprises: a magnet; a sensing coil; a power supply; and a processor. The magnet is arranged to produce a magnetic field and the sensing coil is at least partially disposed in the magnetic field. The power supply is operable to provide a voltage across the sensing coil. The processor is operable to determine a periodicity of a voltage across the sensing coil. The processor is further operable to determine a quantity indicative of temperature dependent characteristic of the sensing coil.

Abstract: Disclosed is an air filtration module for seed planters. The filtration module includes a filter cartridge with a filter media disposed therein. The cartridge is sized and shaped to fit into the stock seed hopper. The filter media is configured to filter out and contain particles of seed coating materials that contain neonicotinoids and/or other airborne contaminants. The filter cartridge can replace the porous seed container wall through which compressed air is discharged out the seed hopper air discharge vent.

Abstract: An interface assembly for a combustor includes an interface housing having a channel defined by a forward wall and at least one aft wall segment, the aft wall segment operatively coupled to an aft flange of a flow sleeve. Also included is a piston ring fittingly disposed in the channel.

Abstract: The present application provides a turbine component for use in a hot gas path of a gas turbine. The turbine component may include an outer surface, an internal cooling circuit, a number of cooling pathways in communication with the internal cooling circuit and extending through the outer surface, and a number of adaptive cooling pathways in communication with the internal cooling circuit and extending through the outer surface. The adaptive cooling pathways may include a high temperature compound therein.

Abstract: An improved concrete floor arrangement is formed from a single cast piece or alternatively a plurality smaller cast pieces linked together to form a floor surface. The floor is arranged in the form of a grid.

Abstract: A method for operating a progressive cavity pump in a borehole comprising mounting a stator to a tubing string and inserting the stator and tubing string into a borehole wherein the stator has at least first and second active stator sections that are at different locations on the stator, then performing a first operating phase involving inserting a first rotor into the tubing string until the first rotor is located at a selected downhole position, wherein the first rotor has a first active rotor section that is aligned with the first active stator section when the first rotor is in the selected downhole position, and rotating the first rotor relative to the stator such that the aligned first active rotor and stator sections generate a pumping force.

Abstract: A fuel nozzle includes a center body and a shroud circumferentially surrounding at least a portion of the center body to define an annular passage between the center body and the shroud. A plurality of vanes extend radially between the center body and the shroud in the annular passage. A first ceramic extension extends downstream from the shroud to define at least a portion of the annular passage downstream from the shroud.