Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a distribution module assembly configured for mounting to a marine vessel and comprising a mounting bracket connected to a housing to aid in the stabilization of the marine vessel moving through water. The distribution module assembly further comprises a printed circuit board, a connector plate, and connectors which may connect to a variety of electronic components which also aid in the stabilization of the marine vessel. The printed circuit board is further configured to interface with various electronic components on the marine vessel such as a software control module, an engine control module, a navigation system, a gyroscopic stabilizer, a water engagement device, an engine, and other similar components that could provide the intended functionality and stability during operation of a marine vessel.

Abstract: A re-usable intercept drone (104) comprises an elongate fuselage (200), a first wing (202) and a second wing (206) operably coupled to the elongate fuselage (200) and extending substantially away from the elongate fuselage (200). A first propulsion unit (210) and a second propulsion unit (212) are operably coupled to the first wing (202) and the second wing (206), respectively. A third propulsion unit (214) and a fourth propulsion unit (218) are operably coupled to the fuselage (200). The first, second, third and fourth propulsion units (210, 212, 214, 218) are circumferentially spaced about the elongate fuselage (200).

Abstract: A battery includes a stacked arrangement of electrochemical cells. Each electrochemical cell is free of a cell housing and includes a bipolar plate having a substrate, a first active material layer formed on a first surface of the substrate, and a second active material layer formed on a second surface of the substrate. Each cell includes a solid electrolyte layer that encapsulates at least one of the active material layers, and an edge insulating device that is disposed between the peripheral edges of the substrates of each pair of adjacent cells. The edge insulating device physically contacts and is directly secured to one of the first surface of one cell and the solid electrolyte layer of an adjacent cell, and is movable relative to, the other of the first surface of the one cell and the solid electrolyte layer of the adjacent cell.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a distribution module assembly configured for mounting to a marine vessel and comprising a mounting bracket connected to a housing to aid in the stabilization of the marine vessel moving through water. The distribution module assembly further comprises a printed circuit board, a connector plate, and connectors which may connect to a variety of electronic components which also aid in the stabilization of the marine vessel. The printed circuit board is further configured to interface with various electronic components on the marine vessel such as a software control module, an engine control module, a navigation system, a gyroscopic stabilizer, a water engagement device, an engine, and other similar components that could provide the intended functionality and stability during operation of a marine vessel.

Abstract: A firetube scraper device comprising: at least one carriage assembly mounted on the firetube; a drive line and drive means for displacing the carriage assembly longitudinally along the firetube; wherein said carriage assembly surrounding the entire circumference of the firetube and comprising at least one row of scraper fins, each of said scraper fins having an inner surface adapted to frictionally engage an outer firetube surface defined by at least an upper portion of the surface of the firetube exposed to contaminants deposited onto a firetube surface.

Abstract: The connector includes a sleeve (4) which is screwed on to a thread (18) provided on an upper axial end of the lower riser section (1). The sleeve (4) encloses a lower end of an upper riser section (2) and is retained thereto. Once the sleeve (4) is secured to the lower riser section, this loosely secures the upper riser section (2) to the lower riser section (1). A tensioning tool then stretches the sleeve (4) upwardly and a retaining collar (5) is then maneuvered in order to retain the sleeve (5) in this tensioned state after the release of the tensioning tool. This creates a preloaded connection between the upper riser section (2) and the lower riser section (1).

Abstract: A firetube scraper device comprising: at least one carriage assembly mounted on the firetube; a drive line and drive means for displacing the carriage assembly longitudinally along the firetube; wherein said carriage assembly surrounding the entire circumference of the firetube and comprising at least one row of scraper fins, each of said scraper fins having an inner surface adapted to frictionally engage an outer firetube surface defined by at least an upper portion of the surface of the firetube exposed to contaminants deposited onto a firetube surface.

Abstract: The connector includes a sleeve (4) which is screwed on to a thread (18) provided on an upper axial end of the lower riser section (1). The sleeve (4) encloses a lower end of an upper riser section (2) and is retained thereto. Once the sleeve (4) is secured to the lower riser section, this loosely tool then stretches the sleeve (4) upwardly and a retaining collar (5) is then manoeuvred in order to retain the sleeve (5) in this tensioned state after the release of the tensioning tool. This creates a preloaded connection between secures the upper riser section (2) to the lower riser section (1). A tensioning the upper riser section (2) and the lower riser section (1).

Abstract: A bus bar connection interface including a first conductor having a first end, a second end, and a cavity, an insert of electrically conductive material having a top end, a bottom end, and a waist portion therebetween and the insert being configured to fit into the cavity of the first conductor such that the insert and the first conductor are in electrical communication. A second conductor having a first end and a second end configured to receive the insert such that the insert and the second conductor are in electrical communication when engaged. The waist of the insert being in contact with the second conductor and at least one of the top end and the bottom end of the insert being in contact with the first conductor to maintain electrical conductivity between the first conductor and the second conductor.

Abstract: A method for enabling a user to effect an action with respect to records pertaining to an identification document or document that has an identification function is provided. The method may include associating a telephone number with the document, the user establishing a communications link which identifies the telephone number, verifying that the telephone number with which the communications link is established corresponds with the telephone number associated with the document, and enabling the user to effect an action with respect to the records pertaining to the document only if the verification is successful.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for assessing proprioception in a subject. One embodiment of an apparatus of the invention comprises two articulating members attachable to a pair of limbs of a subject, and provides data relating to geometry and/or location and/or motion of each limb in 2- or 3-dimensional space. The apparatus may include means for monitoring gaze direction. The apparatus may comprise a robotic linkage. One embodiment of the method comprises obtaining data relating to the geometry and/or location and/or motion of the limbs, or portions thereof, of a subject as the subject performs a matching task. Another embodiment comprises obtaining data relating to the location of a limb of a subject, together with data relating to gaze direction as the subject looks toward the perceived location of limb.

Abstract: A hidden antenna system is disclosed. The hidden antenna system includes an external vehicle component, such as, an article carrier. The article carrier includes a removable portion attached to a fixed portion that defines a cavity. An antenna element is housed within the cavity in the article carrier. According to an embodiment, an end cap structure that elevates and supports a side rail over a vehicle roof includes the removeable portion and fixed portion. According to an embodiment, the article carrier includes a first and second cavity that houses a first and second antenna element, respectively, within the first and second cavities, such that the at least two antennta elements operate in a diversity application.

Abstract: An antenna structure and assembly is disclosed. The antenna structure includes a case that provides a capacitive coupling between a ground plane and a circuit board assembly that includes a low noise amplifier and satellite antenna. The case includes a metal impregnated thermoplastic resin. The ground plane may include at least one resilient fastener receiving portion that permits passage and frictional retention of at least one integrated fastening portion extending from the case. The antenna structure includes a cover portion placed over and ultrasonically welded to the case for encapsulating the circuit board assembly. A method for manufacturing the antenna structure is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for enabling a user to effect an action with respect to records pertaining to an identification document or document that has an identification function is provided. The method may include associating a telephone number with the document, the user establishing a communications link which identifies the telephone number, verifying that the telephone number with which the communications link is established corresponds with the telephone number associated with the document, and enabling the user to effect an action with respect to the records pertaining to the document only if the verification is successful.

Abstract: A control unit for an apparatus for removal of electrostatic charge and electricity from fluids, including a probe apparatus for extending into the contained fluids, a control unit, circuitry interconnecting between the grounding apparatus and the control unit, control unit providing for monitoring the conductivity or mineral content of the fluid stream, while the grounding apparatus removes the mineral salts and trace minerals and other electrolytic charge from the fluids, while additional circuitry within the control unit reduces the fouling of a re-circulating fluid stream normally caused by the growth of various kinds of algae, molds or bacteria.

Abstract: Method and system that allows External Investors to participate in an Investment Fund consisting of a portfolio of Managed Accounts, such as hedge funds, with the security and liquidity provided by guaranteed securities. The guaranteed securities are provided to external investors in exchange for cash. An Investment Manager then selects a number of Trading Advisors from a list of emerging hedge fund managers to manage the individual hedge funds and distributes the assets among the hedge funds according to set of allocation rules. The Investment Manager dynamically monitors the trading activities of each Trading Advisor through a computer system over a disturbed network. Investment Manager also determines a lock-in dividend rate for the issued securities based on the daily activity of each of the hedge funds, which is paid to the External Investors at the end of the year.

Abstract: A multi-pack comprising a plurality of containers, each having a respective label attached thereto, and packaging for holding said plurality of containers together, wherein the packaging is formed from a strip of sheet material which also constitutes at least part of said labels, and the packaging includes a plurality of connecting portions each of which extends from one to the other of a respective contiguous pair of the containers to join those containers together.

Abstract: A method and circuit for recovering from a video signal a digital Vertical Interval Time and Control Code (VITC) signal which has been distorted in the recording process. The video signal is passed through an appropriate high pass (differentiating) filter to remove all but the narrow spectrum associated with the rising and falling edges of the NRZ modulated VITC signal. Optionally, the signal may be low-pass filtered to improve noise immunity and remove any chroma or burst frequency components. The resulting output signal is a separate series of positive and negative pulses with an average DC value of zero. These pulses correspond to the rising and falling edges of the original VITC signal, are detected and used to reconstruct the original VITC signal. The positive pulses are delayed and then used to set a flip-flop while the negative pulses are used to reset the flip-flop. The output of the flip-flop will substantially correspond to the original VITC signal.