Abstract: One leg of a connector connector is embedded inside a slot cut in a base panel structure. Adjacent laterally extensive legs overlap and are bonded to the face sheet of the base panel structure. Structural members can be attached to the remaining leg(s) of the connector. The legs bonded to the base panel structure enable loads to be transferred to or from the panel structure, and enable peel-off loads to be distributed through the base panel structure.

Abstract: A supersonic aircraft comprises a wing having upper and lower surfaces and extending from a leading edge to a trailing edge and at least two engine nacelles coupled to the lower surface of the wing on the trailing edge. The supersonic aircraft further comprises an inverted V-tail abutting to the upper side of the wing comprising a central vertical stabilizer, at least two inverted stabilizers coupled to sides of the central vertical stabilizer and coupled to the wing and supporting at least two engine nacelles, and at least two ruddervators respectively pivotally coupled to at least two inverted stabilizers. The supersonic aircraft also comprises a controller coupled to at least two ruddervators and capable of adjusting the aircraft longitudinal lift distribution throughout a flight envelope to maintain a reduced sonic boom and reduced drag trim condition.

Abstract: One leg of a connector connector is embedded inside a slot cut in a base panel structure. Adjacent laterally extensive legs overlap and are bonded to the face sheet of the base panel structure. Structural members can be attached to the remaining leg(s) of the connector. The legs bonded to the base panel structure enable loads to be transferred to or from the panel structure, and enable peel-off loads to be distributed through the base panel structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for applying large or pull-off loads to a base sandwich panel structure through a wide range of temperatures, including cryogenic temperatures. The apparatus comprises a “+” shaped connector having a vertical leg and laterally extending horizontal legs. The lower portion of the vertical leg is secured in a slot formed in the base sandwich panel structure, while the horizontal legs are secured to a major surface of the base sandwich panel structure adjacent the slot. A load application member is then secured to the upper portion of the vertical leg. The vertical leg facilitates the transfer of loads to or from the base sandwich panel member and the laterally extensive horizontal legs facilitate peel-off shear loads to be distributed through the major surface of said panel.

Abstract: The invention is a hollow tubular member with an integral attachment end fitting.

Abstract: The invention is a process for forming a hollow tubular member with an integral attachment end fitting.

Abstract: An air-operated dental drill, including an elongated handle having a connector end for connection to a tubing connector and with an elongated air supply tube extending from the connector end to a head at the other end of the elongated handle and with the head supported on the other end of the handle and including an air turbine motor located within the head and with the outer housing of the head formed from a pair of complementary hollow members each mounted on opposite sides of a divider plate to accurately align and lock the pair of hollow members relative to each other and divide the air supplied to the air turbine motor. The air supply tube is threaded at both ends into complementary thread portions to lock the various members together. A removable light source is mounted at the head end of the dental drill and the drill includes a low voltage ring to supply power to the removable light source.