Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a hydroelectric blade connector which is operable to secure a blade to a rotor of a hydroelectric turbine and to securely retain the blade during operation, the blade connector include a pair of interlocking parts, the first part being a tapered root of the blade itself, and the second part being a body provided in or formed integrally with the rotor and defining a tapered channel for receiving the root of the blade in order to establish a taper lock therewith.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for creating and/or deploying access points for a wireless network in a multi-unit building or for a private residential neighborhood. Additionally, described herein are methods for operating a wireless network in a multi-unit building that was either deployed according to the concepts described herein or was pre-existing.

Abstract: A communications network for providing communications for Group 1 Users, Group 2 Users and a plurality of digitally-controlled appliances is disclosed. Said communications network includes a first switch operatively connected to a server, a router, a second switch, and a third switch. Said second switch is operatively connected to a first access point and a second access point. Said third switch is operatively connected to a third access point and a fourth access point. Said first access point is wirelessly connected to Device A, said second access point is wirelessly connected to Device B, said third access point is wirelessly connected to Device C. Said fourth access point is programmed to allow communications between User F wirelessly connected to said fourth access point and any said Group 1 Users, any said Group 2 Users, any of said plural appliances, said server, and said router.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems for user isolation in a communication network based on the particular user not on the user's physical location with respect to a network access device.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for creating and/or deploying access points for a wireless network in a multi-unit building or for a private residential neighborhood. Additionally, described herein are methods for operating a wireless network in a multi-unit building that was either deployed according to the concepts described herein or was pre-existing.

Abstract: An anatomically configured racket grip which includes a rotationally symmetrical gripping surface having a uniform midsection whose length is approximately its cross-sectional dimension, an upper transition region varying the cross-sectional dimension from that of the uniform midsection to that of the racket shaft, and a lower transition region varying the dimension from that of the uniform midsection to a reduced cross-sectional dimension. The hand while grasping the improved grip has improved surface area contact therewith, has the muscles thereof positioned near their resting position for optimal exercise of force and control, and the pressure against the regions of the hand which can cut off circulation to the tissues of the hand is minimized to reduce fatigue resulting from use of the grip.