Abstract: A cable comprising: an electrical conductor; an elastic insulation positioned around the electrical conductor; and a nonconductive jacket positioned around the elastic insulation, wherein the nonconductive jacket is to provide containment of the elastic insulation to limit thermal expansion of the elastic insulation.

Abstract: An automatic net feeding system may contain: a hopper adapted to contain food; an inner hopper adapted to gravitationally receive food from the hopper; a movable screw adapted to rotate at a predetermined time, and extrude food therethrough, the screw containing a periphery, an inlet, and an outlet; a screw housing containing the movable screw whereby the movable screw is adapted to slidably engage an inner wall of the screw housing; and a dish for receipt of the food, whereby the food is provided at a predetermined weight depending on the rotation of the movable screw.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a leading edge cleaning device which comprises a concave internal surface which is complementary to an airfoil shaped body profile over a selected percentage of the airfoil chord measured from the leading edge. The complimentary shape of the leading edge cleaning device serves to maintain contact with the airfoil leading edge during the cleaning process that removes surface contamination that causes roughness that can result in undesired detachment of the air flowing around the airfoil during operation. Removing airfoil surface roughness and restoring a smooth airfoil surface by cleaning spanwise along the leading edge over a selected percentage of the airfoil chord measured from the leading edge with the instant invention provides for increased overall performance, reduced drag and increased effective lift through restoring laminar flow around the leading edge of the airfoil as compared to an airfoil with surface roughness.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for dynamically determining data center transmissions by implementing load balancers in an electronic network.

Abstract: Methods of analyzing a sheet of paper, and methods of preparing paper are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a method for preparing paper includes applying a paper additive to a first sheet of paper using an initial production technique. The first sheet of paper is sectioned into a first section and a second section, where the first sheet of paper has a top surface defined in an X-Y plane, where a Z axis is perpendicular to the X-Y plane, and where the first and second sections are defined at different positions along the Z axis. A paper additive concentration is measured in the first and second sections, and the initial production technique is adjusted to a subsequent production technique to influence a paper additive concentration profile along the Z axis.

Abstract: Multi-ply paper products and methods for manufacturing such products are provided. A method includes producing a foam of water, air, a foaming agent, uncooked starch, and a dry strength agent; applying the foam to a first surface of a base embryonic ply web; providing an applied embryonic ply web having a first surface and contacting the first surface of the base web with the first surface of the applied web at an interface to form a combined ply web; and selectively applying vacuum pressure to a second surface of the base web to retain particles of the uncooked starch on or near the first surface, to draw molecules of the dry strength agent into the base web and/or to the first surface of the applied web to retain particles of the uncooked starch in the interface and to draw molecules of the dry strength agent into the applied web.

Abstract: An adapter system is provided that facilitates convenient access to a plurality of adapters, e.g., DVI-D to HDMI adapter(s), Micro-HDMI to HDMI adapter(s), Mini-HDMI to HDMI adapter(s), Mini-DisplayPort to HDMI adapter(s), DisplayPort to HDMI adapter(s), VGA to HDMI adapter(s), MNL to HDMI adapter(s), and/or USB to HDMI adapter(s). The adapter system includes an elongated wire that features a plurality of adapters mounted/secured with respect thereto. The wire is at least partially stored within a housing and extends therefrom. The adapters are mounted/secured with respect to a portion of the wire that extends from the housing. The housing includes a retraction mechanism that facilitates retraction of the wire into the housing for convenient storage thereof. The present disclosure further provides structures that are configured and dimensioned to receive the disclosed housing, e.g.

Abstract: An electric submersible pump (ESP) power cable. The ESP power cable has a first plurality of electric conductors encased in a first protective armor wherein a first void area is defined between the first plurality of electric conductors and the first protective armor, has a second plurality of electric conductors encased in a second protective armor wherein a second void area is defined between the second plurality of electric conductors and the second protective armor and wherein each one of the second plurality of electric conductors is spliced to a corresponding one of the first plurality of electric conductors, has a first filler positioned at least partially in the first void area, and comprises a second filler positioned at least partially in the second void area.

Abstract: An adapter system is provided that facilitates convenient access to a plurality of adapters, e.g., DVI-D to HDMI adapter(s), Micro-HDMI to HDMI adapter(s), Mini-HDMI to HDMI adapter(s), Mini-DisplayPort to HDMI adapter(s), DisplayPort to HDMI adapter(s), VGA to HDMI adapter(s), MNL to HDMI adapter(s), and/or USB to HDMI adapter(s). The adapter system includes an elongated wire that features a plurality of adapters mounted/secured with respect thereto. The wire is at least partially stored within a housing and extends therefrom. The adapters are mounted/secured with respect to a portion of the wire that extends from the housing. The housing includes a retraction mechanism that facilitates retraction of the wire into the housing for convenient storage thereof. The present disclosure further provides structures that are configured and dimensioned to receive the disclosed housing, e.g.

Abstract: A coupler/stop for mounting relative to a cable is provided. The coupler/stop can be used in combination with an adapter system that facilitates convenient access to one or more adapters, e.g., DVI-D to HDMI adapter(s), Micro-HDMI to HDMI adapter(s), Mini-HDMI to HDMI adapter(s), Mini-DisplayPort to HDMI adapter(s), DisplayPort to HDMI adapter(s), VGA to HDMI adapter(s), MHL to HDMI adapter(s), and/or USB to HDMI adapter(s). The coupler/stop includes a pair of mating portions and a pair of inserts of selected diameter. A pair of mounting screws can be used for securing the mating portions to each other with the pair of inserts positioned therewithin.

Abstract: An adapter system is provided that facilitates convenient access to one or more adapters, e.g., DVI-D to HDMI adapter(s), Micro-HDMI to HDMI adapter(s), Mini-HDMI to HDMI adapter(s), Mini-DisplayPort to HDMI adapter(s), DisplayPort to HDMI adapter(s), VGA to HDMI adapter(s), MHL to HDMI adapter(s), and/or USB to HDMI adapter(s). The adapter system includes an elongated wire that features a plurality of adapters connected/secured with respect thereto. The wire defines an attachment mechanism at a first end thereof. The attachment mechanism allows the wire to be movably secured with respect to a cable, e.g., an HDMI cable. In exemplary embodiments, movement of the wire relative to the cable is limited by stop(s) positioned on or defined by the cable. In use, the disclosed adapter system permits a user to readily access and individually utilize each of the adapter(s) connected/secured with respect to the wire on an as-needed basis.

Abstract: An electric submersible pump (ESP) power cable. The ESP power cable comprises a first plurality of electric conductors encased in a first protective armor wherein a first void area is defined between the first plurality of electric conductors and the first protective armor, comprises a second plurality of electric conductors encased in a second protective armor wherein a second void area is defined between the second plurality of electric conductors and the second protective armor and wherein each one of the second plurality of electric conductors is spliced to a corresponding one of the first plurality of electric conductors, comprises a first filler positioned at least partially in the first void area, and comprises a second filler positioned at least partially in the second void area.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a portable fencing system that provides for easy and versatile positioning and removal. In one aspect, the portable fencing system includes sleeves that are pre-positioned in the ground so as to define a predetermined boundary suitable for a particular repetitive use. In another aspect, a portable fencing system that is without pre-positioned sleeves is described, which is more suitable for applications where the insertion of semi-permanent sleeves is impracticable, or where added positioning flexibility is desired.

Abstract: An adapter system is provided that facilitates convenient access to one or more adapters, e.g., DVI-D to HDMI adapter(s), Micro-HDMI to HDMI adapter(s), Mini-HDMI to HDMI adapter(s), Mini-DisplayPort to HDMI adapter(s), DisplayPort to HDMI adapter(s), VGA to HDMI adapter(s), MHL to HDMI adapter(s), and/or USB to HDMI adapter(s). The adapter system includes an elongated wire that features a plurality of adapters connected/secured with respect thereto. The wire defines an attachment mechanism at a first end thereof. The attachment mechanism allows the wire to be movably secured with respect to a cable, e.g., an HDMI cable. In exemplary embodiments, movement of the wire relative to the cable is limited by stop(s) positioned on or defined by the cable. In use, the disclosed adapter system permits a user to readily access and individually utilize each of the adapter(s) connected/secured with respect to the wire on an as-needed basis.

Abstract: An adapter system is provided that facilitates convenient access to a plurality of adapters, e.g., DVI-D to HDMI adapter(s), Micro-HDMI to HDMI adapter(s), Mini-HDMI to HDMI adapter(s), Mini-DisplayPort to HDMI adapter(s), DisplayPort to HDMI adapter(s), VGA to HDMI adapter(s), MNL to HDMI adapter(s), and/or USB to HDMI adapter(s). The adapter system includes an elongated wire that features a plurality of adapters mounted/secured with respect thereto. The wire is at least partially stored within a housing and extends therefrom. The adapters are mounted/secured with respect to a portion of the wire that extends from the housing. The housing includes a retraction mechanism that facilitates retraction of the wire into the housing for convenient storage thereof. The present disclosure further provides structures that are configured and dimensioned to receive the disclosed housing, e.g.

Abstract: A system and method of monitoring and controlling the open and close states of a manifold diaphragm type valve includes using an actuator mechanism with feedback control. A pressure transducer and/or force gauge located on the contact end of the actuator mechanism monitors the pressure and/or force applied to the end of the actuator mechanism. A controller instructs the actuator mechanism to move forward or backward an appropriate distance based on the monitored pressure and/or force. Temperature and pressure changes in the system and material changes to the diaphragm are sensed immediately and positioning correction is applied to the actuator in real-time, thereby maintaining the same valve state while monitoring pressure separately. The linear actuator functions as a ‘smart’ actuator, capable of fine tune adjustments without additional outside monitoring and providing a more accurate and reliable method of closing the valve in a dynamic environment.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a flat cable that comprises multiple conductors that are encased in the cable armor and positioned in a flat cable configuration such that a void area is defined between the multiple conductors. The flat cable includes a filler positioned at least partially in the void area.

Abstract: A display board includes service display areas. Each service display area includes a name of a service and a delivery mechanism configured to contain contact information handouts corresponding to an entity that performs the service. The display board also includes an electronic display, which displays a contact information stream corresponding to the information provided in the contact information handouts contained in the delivery mechanisms.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to integrated combustion assemblies including a perforated flame holder, combustion systems that include one or more integrated combustion assemblies, and related methods. For example, an integrated combustion assembly may be placed into service (e.g., integrated into a combustion system) as a complete and/or replaceable unit, such that elements and/or components of the combustion assembly are preassembled and no further assembly is required at the installation site.