Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for acquiring information regarding weather conditions along a flightpath from other aircraft and incorporating that information into a flight path optimization and planning system. The system and methods may acquire substantially real-time information from pilots or other crew who have encountered a weather system or event (e.g., a wind direction or speed measurement, an observation of a storm or lightning, an observation of a difficulty in controlling an aircraft, unexpected excessive turbulence, etc.) and share that information with other airborne pilots or crew, either directly or using a ground-based server. The server may receive and process the acquired information and determine which aircraft may be likely to encounter or be impacted by a weather system or event for which it has received additional weather-related data and information.

Abstract: A fairing, in the form of a contoured restriction, submerged on a fluid channel surface of a fluid channel through which liquid flows, re-distributes velocity fields and flow geometries upstream and in some embodiments downstream of a discontinuity, thereby preventing flow separation, reducing cavitation potential and increasing flow capacity. Such discontinuities include, but are not limited to: joints, for example elbow joints, T-joints and Y-joints; valve-trims; entrance regions to centrifugal pumps; and entrance regions to rotary valves, steps, reductions, expansions and ledges. The fairing may be fitted into the channel or integrally fabricated with the channel.

Abstract: A fairing, in the form of a contoured restriction, submerged on a fluid channel surface of a fluid channel through which liquid flows, re-distributes velocity fields and flow geometries upstream and in some embodiments downstream of a discontinuity, thereby preventing flow separation, reducing cavitation potential and increasing flow capacity. Such discontinuities include, but are not limited to: joints, for example elbow joints, T-joints and Y-joints; valve-trims ; entrance regions to centrifugal pumps; and entrance regions to rotary valves, steps, reductions, expansions and ledges. The fairing may be fitted into the channel or integrally fabricated with the channel.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for more effectively providing pilots with optimal suggested route or trajectory changes during flight. This is achieved by at least two primary improvements: (1) expanding the set of available aircraft performance “models” used in the TASAR system's generation of recommended flight trajectory changes to account for the characteristics of a larger set of aircraft; and (2) modifying a baseline model for a type of aircraft to take into account the operating characteristics and condition of an individual aircraft. The baseline model may be generated by collecting data regarding the characteristics of a set of aircraft having a common manufacturer, type (e.g., airframe or class), and specific features. The collected operational and performance data may be used as input data or “features” for a machine learning algorithm to generate a parameter of a performance model.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for acquiring information regarding weather conditions along a flightpath from other aircraft and incorporating that information into a flight path optimization and planning system. The system and methods may acquire substantially real-time information from pilots or other crew who have encountered a weather system or event (e.g., a wind direction or speed measurement, an observation of a storm or lightning, an observation of a difficulty in controlling an aircraft, unexpected excessive turbulence, etc.) and share that information with other airborne pilots or crew, either directly or using a ground-based server. The server may receive and process the acquired information and determine which aircraft may be likely to encounter or be impacted by a weather system or event for which it has received additional weather-related data and information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alpha-amylase variants. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the variants; nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides; and methods of using the variants.

Abstract: A connector storage device includes a housing and a nonconductive connector on an exterior of the housing. The nonconductive connector is configured to connect with a first conductive connector. In another embodiment, a connector storage device includes a cover plate for a wall outlet or a switch, and at least one connector mounted on the cover plate. The cover plate defines at least one opening configured to permit insertion of an electrical outlet or an electrical switch, and the at least one connector is configured to connect with an electrical connector.

Abstract: A connector storage device includes a housing and a nonconductive connector on an exterior of the housing. The nonconductive connector is configured to connect with a first conductive connector. In another embodiment, a connector storage device includes a cover plate for a wall outlet or a switch, and at least one connector mounted on the cover plate. The cover plate defines at least one opening configured to permit insertion of an electrical outlet or an electrical switch, and the at least one connector is configured to connect with an electrical connector.

Abstract: Embodiments are related to systems and methods for data processing, and more particularly to systems and methods for clock recovery in a data receiver.

Abstract: A mouse or other hand-held computer pointing and/or input device is equipped with one or more elastomeric dome switches. Downward force upon the elastomeric dome switch causes a hollow portion to collapse and bring an electrically conductive surface into contact with open conductive leads, thereby closing an electrical connection. In alternate embodiments, a membrane switch and/or a noise producing device can be added.

Abstract: A keypad includes a light emitting source, a light detector and waveguide assembly adapted to receive light from the light emitting source and having a plurality of waveguide branches adapted to conduct light to the light detector. A plurality of user actuated keys is provided. Each key includes a moveable engaging member disposed proximate a waveguide branch to engage the waveguide branch as a function of key operation.

Abstract: An ergonomic keyboard includes a top case having a plurality of key planes that are non-parallel with one another. A plurality of keyswitch bases are positioned within respective ones of the plurality of key planes and are formed with the top case as a single, continuous piece of material.

Abstract: 4. A towable sea-going vehicle for carrying communications equipment for in conjunctive cooperation with communications equipment of another vessel comprising:an essentially hollow body having openings in its walls for free flooding and self-bailing of said body;said body having an essentially rounded, gently pointed nose section and a V-bottom portion, said V-bottom portion providing a surface for the planing of said body on the surface of water and providing a face portion for contributing to the hydrodynamic lifting of said body when in an underwater position;buoyancy producing means located in said body to the extent that the weight of said body in air is substantially less than the excess buoyancy of said body when immersed in water;and said body having an upper cambered portion for producing lift when said body is in an underwater position;whereby said communications-carrying vehicle may be towed either submerged or on the water surface at speeds up to and in excess of 35 knots.