Abstract: An airframe 1 or part thereof comprises a set of modular cells 10, including a first cell 10A comprising a set of profiles 100 including: a first structural profile 100A, having a first length L1 and enclosing a first volume V1 providing a first passageway P1; and a second profile 100B, having a second length L2 and enclosing a second volume V2, wherein the first passageway P1 is arranged to receive the second profile 100B therein.

Abstract: A method of producing at least part of a structural frame of a vehicle, the method comprising: providing a support structure (300), the support structure (300) comprising: a plurality of elongate members (301); and one or more retaining members (208) configured to retain the elongate members (301); mounting a plurality of first structural components (206) to the support structure (300) by coupling the first structural components (206) to the elongate members (301) such that each first structural component (206) occupies a different respective position along the elongate members (301); and attaching a plurality of second structural components (204) to the first structural components (206), thereby coupling together the first structural components (206) to form the at least part of the structural frame of a vehicle.

Abstract: An airframe or a part thereof 3, for example a skin assembly or a profile such as a structural profile, comprises: a wall W having an aperture A therethrough, wherein the wall W provides a frame F surrounding, at least in part, the aperture A; a panel P conforming with the aperture A; and wherein the airframe or the part 3 thereof is configurable in: a first configuration, wherein the panel P and the frame F are mutually spaced apart; and a second configuration, wherein the panel P is received in the frame F and wherein the frame F resists movement of the panel P in two or three mutually orthogonal directions.

Abstract: An airframe 1 or part thereof comprises a set of modular cells 10, including a first cell 10A comprising a set of profiles 100 including: a first structural profile 100A, having a first length L1 and enclosing a first volume V1 providing a first passageway P1; and a second profile 100B, having a second length L2 and enclosing a second volume V2, wherein the first passageway P1 is arranged to receive the second profile 100B therein.

Abstract: A packer for application to an aircraft airframe, the packer comprising: a sheet of material having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; and a plurality of voids defined through the sheet of material from the first surface to the second surface, thereby to provide that the sheet of material is flexible. The sheet of material may define a frame and a plurality of struts extending from one side of the frame to an opposite side of the frame. The frame and the struts may define, at least in part, the voids.

Abstract: A method of producing at least part of a structural frame of a vehicle, the method comprising: providing a support structure (300), the support structure (300) comprising: a plurality of elongate members (301); and one or more retaining members (208) configured to retain the elongate members (301); mounting a plurality of first structural components (206) to the support structure (300) by coupling the first structural components (206) to the elongate members (301) such that each first structural component (206) occupies a different respective position along the elongate members (301); and attaching a plurality of second structural components (204) to the first structural components (206), thereby coupling together the first structural components (206) to form the at least part of the structural frame of a vehicle.

Abstract: A plug assembly in which the insulator part can be moved from an unfolded state to a folded state. The insulator may be utilised in the unfolded state for assembly of a wiring loom and then folded into the folded state for insertion into a connector body.

Abstract: A plug assembly in which the insulator part can be moved from an unfolded state to a folded state. The insulator may be utilised in the unfolded state for assembly of a wiring loom and then folded into the folded state for insertion into a connector body.

Abstract: A plug assembly in which the insulator part can be moved from an unfolded state to a folded state. The insulator may be utilised in the unfolded state for assembly of a wiring loom, and then folded into the folded state for insertion into a connector body.

Abstract: A plug assembly in which the insulator part can be moved from an unfolded state to a folded state. The insulator may be utilised in the unfolded state for assembly of a wiring loom, and then folded into the folded state for insertion into a connector body.

Abstract: The invention provides an adjustable insulator for use with a can or bottle of drink, including a substantially planar body having a first end and a second end. The adjustable insulator includes adjustment means associated with the substantially planar body, including a first adjustment means part, associated with the first end of the substantially planar body, and a second adjustment means part, associated with the second end of the substantially planar body. The first and second parts together can adjustably connect so the first adjustment means part and second adjustment means part reciprocally connect in an adjustable manner for use about the can or bottle. The invention also relates to variants thereon and a method of use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sleeve with a window for use with an item. The sleeve includes a substantially planar body, a first surface and a second surface, first part and second part, and a “window” formed in the first part. A print area is defined on the first surface of the second part, where a graphic can be added and the “window” substantially overlays the graphic in the assembled article. The invention also relates to a protective sleeve with a substantially planar body, an inner surface and an outer surface, a first junction area of substantially planar body and a second junction area of the substantially planar body. The first and second junction areas enable co-operating attachment therebetween, such that the substantially planar body is maintained as a sleeve. The invention also relates to a method of construction of a sleeve.

Abstract: A system configured to receive a request to perform a survey on a piece of equipment associated with a network; and present, for display, a user interface that allows a user, of the user device, to enter equipment information, associated with the piece of equipment, where the equipment information includes information that uniquely identifies the piece of equipment, information associated with a location of the piece of equipment, or information that identifies ownership of the piece of equipment . The system is also configured to receive, via the user interface, the equipment information; and transmit the equipment information to a server device.

Abstract: A system configured to receive a request to perform a survey on a piece of equipment associated with a network; and present, for display, a user interface that allows a user, of the user device, to enter equipment information, associated with the piece of equipment, where the equipment information includes information that uniquely identifies the piece of equipment, information associated with a location of the piece of equipment, or information that identifies ownership of the piece of equipment . The system is also configured to receive, via the user interface, the equipment information; and transmit the equipment information to a server device.

Abstract: A system is provided for regulating a ground speed of a vehicle having an engine and a variable transmission that is driven by the engine. The system includes a mode selector that is movable for selection between a high speed mode of operation and a deceleration mode of operation. The system also includes a controller connected in communication with the mode selector and a manual input. The controller is configured to receive and store a deceleration gear value via the manual input for operation of the system. When the mode selector is selectively positioned for the deceleration mode of operation, the controller is operatively connected to cause the engine to operate at a deceleration engine speed value, and to cause the transmission to automatically shift to the deceleration gear value.

Abstract: A system and method for managing change in software systems and applications manages change for both transient and persistent objects in a domain independent, non-intrusive, object-oriented fashion. The system and method are designed and implemented as a combination of two abstract machines consisting of a set of inter-face functions visible to the application, and an internal or private state which is hidden from such application. Applications use the interface functions to obtain the services of this change management system and method. Since the internal state of such system and method is outside the application, change management is provided as a service without the need for altering or adding onto application data structures and interfaces.

Abstract: A system (20) and method for managing change in software systems and applications manages change for both transient and persistent objects in a domain independent, non-intrusive, object-oriented fashion. The system (20) and method are designed and implemented as a combination of two abstract machines (22,24) consisting of a set of interface functions (25,26) visible to the application, and an internal or private state (27,28) which is hidden from such application. Applications use the interface functions (25,26) to obtain the services of this change management system (20) and method. Since the internal state of such system (20) and method is outside the application, change management is provided as a service without the need for altering or adding onto application data structures and interfaces.