Abstract: A system manages memory storing data in one or more wireless transceiver devices. A docking station receptacle receives, and makes electrical connection with, a transceiver device used for storing and wirelessly communicating data to a remote location. A docking detector generates a docking signal in response to detecting insertion of a transceiver device into the docking station receptacle. A memory management processor generates a signal for initiating deletion of data from memory in a particular transceiver device inserted in the receptacle in response to a docking signal indicating insertion of the particular transceiver device into the docking station receptacle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming transaction cards. A smooth glossy outer surface may be provided on transaction cards without the use of an over-laminate film. A liquid coating material may be applied to a sheet substrate, which is subsequently subjected to heat and pressure so that the liquid coating material forms a smooth outer surface that may be highly durable and abrasion resistant. Transaction cards may be made using a material that includes a substantial amount of PLA, and may be made to meet ANSI and ISO specifications for transaction cards.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming transaction cards. A smooth glossy outer surface may be provided on transaction cards without the use of an over-laminate film. A liquid coating material may be applied to a sheet substrate, which is subsequently subjected to heat and pressure so that the liquid coating material forms a smooth outer surface that may be highly durable and abrasion resistant. Transaction cards may be made using a material that includes a substantial amount of PLA, and may be made to meet ANSI and ISO specifications for transaction cards.

Abstract: A method of a USB interface device with a discrimination function includes a device which is installed with a smart card to perform a transmission in a contact or non-contact method through a connection interface, so as to allow a user to input a fingerprint for comparison and validation. The device for inputting the user fingerprints is a hardware which uses the USB connection interface and which can replace a credit card for comparing permissions with a database, so as to discriminate a transmission of transaction data with a secure protocol. The fingerprint discrimination is provided with a function of one-time recording which cannot be changed, so as to assure a correctness of user transaction to serve as an essential factor of an activation key, and to prevent from plagiarizing, subrogating, and missing. In addition, the fingerprint data can be even archived for tracking.

Abstract: A portable memory device operatively insertable into a computer controlled display system that comprises apparatus, responsive to said insertion of the memory device, for recognizing the computer controlled display system inserted into and combined with means that, upon recognizing this computer controlled display system, enable the computer controlled display system to, selectively access any data file in a predetermined set of data files in the memory device. There are further means also responsive to the recognizing of the computer controlled display system for immediately displaying a prompting dialog including a set of selectable objects, each representing a corresponding data file in the predetermined set of data files.

Abstract: A memory card pack includes an adaptor insertable in a memory slot of an application device and including a semiconductor chip having a control circuit therein and an expansion socket including a plurality of slots, each slot being configured to receive a memory card, and a plurality of contacts electrically connecting the control circuit to each memory card.

Abstract: A system for authenticating a memory card including: a capacity switching-type memory card host device including a capacity switch notification module which notifies a memory card targeted for exchanging information that the capacity switching-type memory card host device handles a capacity switching-type memory card, and a capacity switch authentication module which authenticates whether the targeted memory card is the capacity switching-type memory card; a capacity switching-type memory card including a capacity switching-type controller which flags the large-capacity expression register use flag on receipt of notification of being the capacity switching-type memory card host device; and a bus which transmits and receives data between the capacity switching-type memory card host device and the capacity switching-type memory card.

Abstract: An arrangement for use in connection with an air handling unit includes a controller and a processing circuit. The controller is configured to control a device within an air handler unit, which includes at least a first coil. The processing circuit is configured to receive first information representative of a maximum liquid flow rate through the first coil and second information representative of a maximum air flow rate of the first coil. The processing circuit is further configured to generate a time constant estimate, based on the first information and second information, for use in the controller in performing control of the device.

Abstract: A heating system for preheating a fluid. The heating system comprises a heating unit with a heating flow path; wherein the heating unit is adapted to be operated at a first temperature and to provide a heat transfer between the heating unit and the fluid passing through the heating flow path, with the heat transfer not being sufficient for heating up the fluid passing through the heating flow path to the first temperature.

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing and delivering vapor are disclosed. A vaporizer tank containing a liquid may be heated such that liquid within the tank is heated and vapor generated. The flow of this vapor to a destination may then be regulated. Embodiments of the present invention may control the temperature of this liquid such that a saturated vapor condition is substantially maintained in the vaporizer tank. The vaporizer tank is coupled to a mass flow controller which regulates the delivery of the vapor to downstream components. By substantially maintaining the saturated vapor condition within the vaporizer tank the pressure of vapor at the mass flow controller can be substantially maintained and a stable and consistent flow rate of vapor achieved.

Abstract: A radiant heating system that includes a radiant heating element and a radiant heat barrier that cooperates with the heating element to heat a heated space of a building. The barrier is designed to be installed in a framing bay between adjacent framing members of the building. The barrier includes a rigid member that defines a concave surface that faces the heating element. The concave surface is thermally reflective so as to reflect radiant heat from the heating element back toward the heating element and the heated space.

Abstract: The invention concerns a guide rail of compound type and a method of manufacturing such a guide rail. The guide rail is made like a railway rail or similar and intended for guiding interaction with a wheel of a unit travelling along the rail, comprising a long outer rail (4) made of sheet metal exhibiting the shape of a longitudinal open channel with defined inside (9) and outside (10), a long base rail (5) exhibiting a foot (1) for mounting the rail to a surface, a web (2) extending from the foot supporting a main part (3), which, in comparison to the web, is thicker and serves as a receptacle (11) for receiving and supporting the outer rail, whereby the outer rail has an outer profile that has been chosen to provide a guiding interaction with the wheel.

Abstract: A scent diffusing clock comprises a primary part, a concave part implemented at the middle of said primary part, a recess implemented beside said concave part, a conduit opening being implemented between said concave part and said recess; an air guiding plate placed on a upper end of said primary part, also, a cover being implemented on a upper end of said primary part to hold said primary part and said cover together, a ventilation cover being placed inside said cover, then a plurality of ventilation slots implemented on said ventilation cover; a container plate having a plurality of containers placed thereon, with aromatics of various fragrance being contained in said plurality of containers. Said scent diffusing clock is implemented such that when air is pumped in and guided by said air guiding plate, the fragrance inside said air guiding plate and said container is spread through said ventilation cover.

Abstract: Heated volatile dispensers are disclosed that are provided with automated dye-based use-up indicators. Multiple migrate able dyes of different colors are positioned adjacent a porous substrate. Heating of the substrate, such as a slab impregnated with an insect repellent, both causes the impregnated chemical to dispense from the slab and the indicator dyes to migrate to one or more visible positions. One dye migrates to a visible position faster than a dye of a different color. Further heating may cause one or both dyes to change color at a visible position. The dye movement imparts information about the degree of use-up of the impregnating chemical.

Abstract: A method of making a hanging type air freshener for use in at least one of a vehicle and a preselected room of at least one of a residential home and an office. The method includes the steps of selecting a shape for such hanging type air freshener to be formed into and further selecting a scent to be used for such hanging type air freshener. A carrier material is selected for the scent selected and such scent is then impregnated into such carrier material selected. The carrier material is then die cut into the shape selected and the hanging type air freshener is then packaged for shipment.

Abstract: A synthetic jet actuator includes a housing, a first chamber formed in the housing and filled with a gas, a second chamber formed in the housing to connect to the first chamber and filled with a liquid, an orifice formed to penetrate the housing and which connects the first chamber to the outside, and a heater which generates a bubble by heating the liquid filling the second chamber. As the bubble is generated and terminated inside the liquid in the second chamber by the heater, a volume of the first chamber is periodically changed so that a jet is generated at an outlet of the orifice.

Abstract: A suspension arrangement mounted in support of a boom lift assembly and boom supported thereon on a chassis of an agricultural sprayer is provided. The boom lift assembly is configured to move the boom between a raised, inoperative position and a lowered, operative position. The suspension arrangement includes a pivot linkage pivotally coupling the boom lift assembly and the chassis, and a dampener located between the boom lift assembly and the chassis. During operation of the sprayer, the dampener of the suspension arrangement reduces transfer of an impact force or stress force from transferring between the chassis and the boom lift assembly so as to isolate suspension of the boom lift assembly from the chassis of the sprayer.

Abstract: A rotary sprinkler comprising a sprinkler body supporting a nozzle body and a water distribution plate supported on a shaft downstream of said nozzle body, said water distribution plate provided with a plurality of grooves shaped to redirect a stream emitted from said nozzle body and to cause the water distribution plate to rotate when struck by the stream; a stream deflector supported within said sprinkler body and surrounding said nozzle body; wherein said nozzle body and said stream deflector cooperate to produce a substantially rectangular wetted pattern area.

Abstract: A fog or mist generating nozzle assembly produces a swirling fog pattern having a forward thrust component that permits an operator, stationed safely at a remote location relative to a fire source, to exercise directional control and positioning of a relatively large mist cloud on or about the fire source. The discharge nozzle includes a cylindrical bearing member and a cylindrical rotor member with multiple water discharge orifices that extend at a forward projection angle a relative to the nozzle axis. A pair of fog producing nozzles are configured with counter-rotating rotors, producing counter-rotating clouds that merge along a common vortex. This generates a composite mist cloud having a magnified forward thrust component, enabling remote directional control of the mist cloud.

Abstract: A pressure-effected interconnection of a metal part and a plastic part which is slipped over the metal part with a press fit, in particular in a fuel injector for internal combustion engines, is provided in which, for a reliable connection between the pressing pieces, without high demands on manufacturing tolerances, the outer wall of the metal part has circumferential ribs disposed one behind the other in the axial direction, with a back that rises from the outer wall towards the outside in the slide-on direction of the plastic part, and a flank that falls steeply from the back to the outer wall. Each rib has disposed in front of it—viewed in the slide-on direction of the plastic part—an annular groove, the annular groove being introduced into the outer wall, directly at the foot of the back.

Abstract: A nozzle is provided for use during a process for cold-dynamic gas spraying a powder material onto a bore surface. In one embodiment, and by way of example only, the nozzle includes a tube and a coating. The tube is configured to direct the powder material to the bore surface and has an inner surface, an axial section, a radial section, and a bend. At least a portion of the inner surface of the axial section defines a converging/diverging flowpath, and the axial section and the radial section are disposed at a predetermined angle relative to one another and include the bend disposed therebetween. The coating is disposed on at least a portion of the tube inner surface and comprises a material to which the powder material does not adhere.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly for encapsulating a gaseous solution in bubbles comprises a discharge tube having a diffuser and a foam solution spray nozzle mounted therein. The discharge tube has upstream and downstream ends. The discharge tube has a front face at the upstream end with a first opening configured to be joined to a gas supply line that provides a gaseous solution and a second opening configured to receive a non-expanded foam solution. The downstream end of the discharge tube is open. A chamber is formed within the discharge tube to receive the gaseous solution at the upstream end and release the gaseous solution through the diffuser into the discharge tube towards the downstream end.

Abstract: A voltage block device, for preventing the negative electric potential from transferred to the coating material source, has a switching device including a slider which is selectively slidable between first and second positions and has an inlet port fluidly communicated with the coating material source and an outlet port fluidly communicated with the spray, a reservoir including first and second chambers, the inlet and outlet ports are fluidly communicated with the first and second chambers, respectively when the slider is at the first position, and the inlet and outlet ports are fluidly communicated with the second and first chambers, respectively when the slider is at the second position.

Abstract: Efficient process control of a rotary breaker is dependent upon the rate at which aggregate material is delivered to the rotary breaker. An improved pre-screening apparatus provides enhanced control of the amount of undersized material allowed to bypass the rotary breaker, thus allows some control of feed rate other than the upstream mining conditions. Further, a variable speed drive mechanism allows for enhanced control of the breaking process occurring within the rotary breaker. These improvements allow for the increase in maximum feed rate to an existing rotary breaker or allows for the installation of smaller and more economical original equipment. In addition, an improved discharge mechanism is provided to increase the discharge rates of a breaker without varying size or speed of rotation. These improvements allow for advanced automated process control.

Abstract: A food waste disposer system includes a grinding mechanism. The grinding mechanism includes a stationary grind ring and a rotatable shredder plate assembly. A detector is connected to the grinding mechanism to detect the presence of a foreign electrically conductive object in the grinding mechanism. In an aspect, the detector detects that a foreign electrically conductive object is in the grinding mechanism upon sensing that an electrical circuit has been completed between the stationary grind ring and the rotatable shredder plate.

Abstract: Various mechanisms for reducing food waste in a food waste disposer are disclosed. In each of the reduction mechanisms, structures are provided for shearing food waste as it passes through or past a rotating shredder plate of the disposer. In one embodiment, the reduction mechanism has a rotatable plate coupled to a rotational source and positioned for rotation relative to an inner wall of a stationary ring. The plate has a fixed lug attached to the rotatable plate and has a movable lug attached to the rotatable plate. In another embodiment, the reduction mechanism includes a rotatable plate coupled to a rotational source and a stationary plate disposed adjacent the rotatable plate. The stationary plate or impeller defines a plurality of apertures therethrough. At least one first portion of the rotatable plate or impeller shears over at least some of the apertures in the stationary plate to shear the food waste.

Abstract: A lid for a bowl of a food processor for processing a relatively large size or large volume of foodstuff including a top lid wall and a feed tube extending from the top lid wall along a feed axis. The feed tube including an inner feed surface defining a feed cavity and a mouth for accessing the feed cavity. A feed tube lid is movably secured to the mouth of the feed tube. A food pusher is movably mounted to the feed tube lid. The food pusher and feed tube lid cover the mouth of the feed tube when the feed tube lid and food pusher are in a working position. The food pusher is movable relative to the feed tube in first and second directions in the working position. The first direction is generally parallel to the feed axis and the second direction is generally perpendicular to the feed axis.

Abstract: Shredding devices and methods capable of cutting material, such as one or more pieces of media, into different-sized portions. In certain examples, a cross-cut shredding device comprises multiple blades, each having a plurality of blade tips disposed around the periphery of the blades. The blades tips may be unequally spaced to produce shredded pieces having varying lengths. In other examples, a cross-cut or strip-cut shredding device may comprise blades having varying spaces therebetween, which results in shredded pieces with varying widths. Varying the blade tip spacing, the blade width, and/or the blade spacing is advantageously used to produce shredded media of different sizes. Certain shredding devices are configured to produce smaller shredded pieces toward a middle portion of the material to increase the recombination time of shredded material.

Abstract: A method for destroying stacked sheets according to which the sheets are mechanically individualized, grasped and cut. To this end, the down-most individual sheet in the stack is grasped in its center section from below, is folded and removed from the stack as a part preceding the stack in the direction of conveyance and is then supplied to a cutting tool with the fold of its center section first.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disc mill having two substantially parallel grinding discs (2, 3) that are configured as annular discs having a center passage (4) and that have opposite working surfaces (9, 10). These working surfaces are spaced apart from each other, thereby forming a working chamber (11) in the area of the passage (4), and converge outwards, thereby tapering the working chamber, and rotate in relation to each other. The inventive disc mill is characterized in that the working surfaces (9, 10), in an outer edge section (12), are configured in parallel and with an at least slight distance to each other.

Abstract: A removable pill crusher assembly for grinding pellets into grinds in a transportable housing is provided that is easy to operate, transportable and prevents cross contamination of medication. The removable pill crusher includes a hopper for receiving the pellets, a latching lid for securing the pellets in said hopper during operational usage, an at least one striking hammer positioned to strike the pellets when rotated through the hopper and a shaft for transporting the grinds from the hopper to a collection bin, where the collection bin is located at a bottom end of the shaft where the grinds are collectable within, creating a confined region and safe operation.

Abstract: A mulcher apparatus includes a tractor and a mulcher unit provided to the tractor. The mulcher unit includes a tooth assembly with a holder and a cutter element with a cooperating notch portion and cross bar arrangement. The notch portion can be retrofit to existing holder arrangements. The cutter element may include various features, to enhance cutting efficiency. For example, the cutter elements may include a double-ended structure, angle tab portions at each corner portion, carbide coatings, a pair of tip portions at each end with a space therebetween, and/or a generally H-shaped configuration.

Abstract: A series of RFID tags is reeled around a reel core formed by a core material and a stress absorbing material lapped around the core material to absorb a stress produced in reeling the series of RFID tags. In the series of RFID tags, a number of RFID tags each having an antenna and a circuit chip connected to the antenna and performing radio communication with the antenna are formed in a predetermined pitch on a long-belt-like and flexible base.

Abstract: A gear mounting structure for a fishing reel includes a screw shaft, a gear component and a ring member. The screw shaft has a shaft body, a spiral groove and a mounting part provided at an end of the shaft body. The spiral groove has a crossing point on an exterior circumference of the shaft body. The gear component has a gear body, a plurality of gear teeth and a mounting concavity. The gear teeth are formed in a circumferential direction along an exterior circumference of the gear body. The mounting concavity is for non-rotatably mounting the mounting part. The ring member has an elastic body interposed between the mounting part and the mounting concavity.

Abstract: A fishing component for preventing corrosion in a fishing reel includes a first component body that composes a portion of a reel unit of the fishing reel and a second component body that composes a clutch control mechanism of the fishing reel. The first component body is made of a magnesium alloy and the second component body is made of a stainless steel alloy. An anodic oxide film layer is provided on a surface layer side of the first component body. A first insulating film layer is formed on a surface layer side of the anodic oxide film layer. A second insulating film layer is formed on a surface layer side of the second component body.

Abstract: A rod-free fishing reel is described that includes a rod-free spool assembly for holding fishing line and a winding mechanism. The winding mechanism re-spools that fishing line after it is pulled in by the fisherman. The present invention is particularly suited for rodless fishing such as ice fishing with rattle reels. The winding mechanism includes a spring to provide a rotary force that is sufficient to reel in a fishing line but not reel in a fish. Moreover, the rotary force will not interfere with the fisherman gripping the line and controlling setting the hook or reeling in the line hand over hand directly on the line intermediate the spool and the fishing hole. In an embodiment, the winding mechanism has a plurality of positions. In an embodiment, the winding mechanism includes a pawl and the spool includes a ratchet.

Abstract: A structural innovation of cord retriever, a structural design for multiple-step control of pulling length of a cord, to achieve the purpose of making adjustment of a cord length as required by the user and fast and smooth retrieving thereof.

Abstract: A foldable reel for uncoiling electrical cable is described which includes a suspension connector, pivoting bottom frame, vertical brace maintaining the separation of the suspension connector and the bottom frame, and flexible cable roll supports extending between the distal portions of the bottom frame and the suspension connector.

Abstract: In a winding apparatus (1) of a stator (multi polar armature) winding a bundle of plural wire rods (5) on a circular core in which teeth (winding core) (9) are arranged circularly, an index mechanism (11) rotating the circular core (8) around its central axis, a core turning mechanism (30) turning the index mechanism (11), a nozzle (3) reeling out a plurality of wire rods (5), and a nozzle travel mechanism (15) traveling the nozzle in the three dimensional directions are provided. The index mechanism (11) and the nozzle travel mechanism (15) travel the nozzle (3) around each tooth (9) to wind the wire rods around each tooth (9), as well as the core turning mechanism (30) turns the index mechanism (11) and also the circular core (8) to eliminate the twist produced in the wire rods (5) wound around tooth (9).

Abstract: A wire/fiber ring having two layers applied in four clock positions. Each layer includes a first material strand having a first diameter and a second material strand having a second diameter different from the first diameter. A second or any subsequent layer is disposed such that there is unambiguous nesting between strands in adjacent layers. After the array is built-up, wire is over-wrapped around the array to hold it in place during subsequent consolidation steps, which take place after the built-up array is sealed in an air-tight container and evacuated. After heating and application of pressure a wire/fiber array having a void content of about 12% and a fiber content of between about 0% to 70% and preferably between about 30% and 45% can be achieved.

Abstract: A web-chopping and sheet-winding apparatus comprising an unwinder for unwinding a supply roll of continuous flexible web which may be adhesive on at least one side. A knife roller including at least one fixed transverse knife blade extending from the surface is in nipped relationship with an anvil roller, the height of the knife blade being greater than the thickness of the web. The anvil and knife roller spacing is such that the knife blade extends just to the surface of the anvil roller, thereby chopping the continuous web into sheets as the anvil and knife rollers turn synchronously with the web passing therebetween. A tape core roller in nipped relationship receives the chopped sheets sequentially, the leading edge of each sheet being lifted from the anvil roller by any of a plurality of novel means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bearing provided with a carrier surface along which a platform (6) with people or other loads can move on an air cushion, preferably without a motor, wherein the air cushion can be maintained without too great an effort. According to the invention, the form thereof is that of a box (1) with a perforated surface for the discharge of air. The openings in the surface are provided with automatic valves (5) which are connected to the inner area of the box (1). The cavity on one side of the moveable element of the valve (5) is connected to the opening on the upper side of the box (1). The cavity on the other side of the moveable element of the valve (5) is connected to the outer air. The openings on the side of the valve housing are connected to the inner area of the box (1).

Abstract: A document filing method and system is disclosed in which is utilized a user interface display connected to a server in a electronic communication with at least one remote compute engine having URL capability, the server being adapted to receive and display an electronic copy of a document being submitted from a remote location for filing with the user of the server. An electronic stamping apparatus is also used, which is adapted to impart an electronic stamp on the submitted document responsive to a user input through the user interface; authenticating the filer using an electronic signature and/or digital certificate that is issued after establishing the chain of trust. The filer can also be authenticated if he files the document using a fax machine by an intelligent barcode that uniquely identifies the identity of filer using an alphanumeric serial number or identity number.

Abstract: This invention provides a tape extracting unit having an excellent performance and a compact small structure, the tape extracting unit comprising: two pairs of first and second extracting roller units whose rotation velocities are capable of being adjusted separately; guide frame which is disposed between the first and second extracting roller units and forms an expanding space for storing a tape; and a sensor for detecting the storage condition of the tape within the guide frame electrically, wherein the tape pulled out of the roll body is stored within the expanding space of the guide frame as a storage tape to which no tension is applied; and the rotations of the first and second extracting roller units are controlled based on a detection signal of the sensor so as to be able to extract the storage tape.

Abstract: A toilet tissue holder-dispenser for holding a toilet tissue roll and allowing dispensing of toilet tissue therefrom, the toilet tissue holder-dispenser being usable by an intended user, the toilet tissue holder-dispenser including a housing defining a spare storing section and a distinct dispensing section, the dispensing section defining a dispensing aperture, the toilet tissue roll being alternatively positionable within the spare storing section and the dispensing section, the housing defining a guiding slot extending therethrough between the spare storing and dispensing sections.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a flexible material storage device that may be transported disassembled directly to the end user. The end user may quickly and easily assemble the device, that includes a tube portion and flanges. The device is substantially held together by a unique locking system that includes frictional inducing components and a series of aligned tabs and cut-out portions.

Abstract: A tape reel according to the present invention includes: a disk-shaped first flange; a cylindrical hub; and a disk-shaped second flange. The first flange and the second flange extend in a radial direction from an outer periphery of the hub. At least one flange selected from the first flange and the second flange is joined to the hub at a joint portion. At least in the joint portion, the flange and the hub are formed of different materials, and the different materials are an infrared absorbing material and an infrared transmitting material.

Abstract: A rotor hub fairing system includes an upper hub fairing, a lower hub fairing and a shaft fairing therebetween. The rotor hub fairing system is attached to the counter-rotating, coaxial rotor system through a bearing arrangement such that the shaft fairing may be positioned at an azimuthal position about the main rotor axis of rotation relative the airframe by a de-rotation system. The de-rotation system controls the position of the shaft fairing about the axis of rotation such that the shaft fairing is prevented from rotating freely in unison with either shaft as may otherwise result during some flight regimes.

Abstract: A flying object with tandem rotors, in particular a helicopter, has a main rotor and a tandem rotor each with propeller blades which are driven by a rotor shaft and which is hinge-mounted to this rotor shaft. The angle between the surface of rotation of the main rotor and the rotor shaft may vary. A swinging manner on an oscillatory shaft is essentially transverse to the rotor shaft of the main rotor and is directed transversally to the longitudinal axis of the vanes. The main rotor and the tandem rotor each have an auxiliary rotor connected respectively to the main rotor and tandem rotor by a mechanical link. The swinging motions of the auxiliary rotor controls the angle of incidence (A) of at least one of the propeller blades of the main rotor and tandem rotor. There is an acute angle of displacement when viewing the propeller blades relative to the vanes in a direction perpendicular to their respective rotational planes.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a Streamline Traced External Compression Inlet (STECI) that represents a new solution to external compression inlet integration issues. STECI utilizes a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) solution produced by a shock-generating shape which is defined by a conceptual design trade study. The shock generating shape may be created by single or multiple surfaces depending on number of upstream oblique shocks required to produce desired flow characteristics at the throat of the inlet. An aperture is then defined according to shaping requirements. This desired aperture is projected onto the forward-most, and aft-most oblique shocks of the flow field. The projected cowl portion of the aperture is then offset downstream from the aft-most oblique shock to allow for air to be “spilled” by the inlet. The resultant shape of the projected/offset cowl and the projected compression surface leading edge is the STECI aperture.