Abstract: A power transmission and imaging system for an airship comprises a transmission antenna array configured to transmit an energy beam to a patch rectenna carried by the airship. Coupled to the patch rectenna is a power distribution and control network that supplies rectified power delivered by the energy beam into the proper format for delivery to a power storage system and a motor control system. The power storage system comprises one or more batteries to store the transmitted energy, while the motor control system powers various propellers, blowers, and valves maintained by the airship in order to descend the airship to the ground. The rectenna may also function as an imaging system in real-time. The image processing system uses the patch rectenna to transmit and receive signals, and in turn store and process the return signals (images).

Abstract: An improved structure and method for powering the flight of a model airplane by positioning the motors and propellers on the back side of the top wings of an airplane using a single or double-deck wing design so that the propellers and motors of the airplane are better protected from damage in the event of a crash. The fuselage of the airplane is formed of a deformable material such as a foam to aid in crash resistance.

Abstract: Apparatus connecting an auxiliary lift foil, such as a flap or slat, to a main lift element. The apparatus comprises: a drop link pivotally coupled to the main lift element by a first hinge and to the auxiliary lift foil by a second hinge, wherein the drop link is substantially rigid between the first and second hinges; and a linkage mechanism pivotally coupled to the auxiliary lift foil by a third hinge which is spaced from the second hinge, and to the main lift element by as fourth hinge. The linkage mechanism comprises: a second link pivotally coupled to the airfoil by the third hinge; a third link pivotally coupled to the drop link and/or the auxiliary lift foil by a fifth hinge; and a lever pivotally coupled to the main lift element by a fourth hinge, to the second link by a sixth hinge, and to the third link by a seventh hinge. The drop link is rotated clockwise about the first hinge.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for monitoring the synchronism of one or more flaps of aircraft wings, wherein the device includes a control cable which is connected with the flaps such that the control cable follows the flap movement. In accordance with the invention, the path of installation of the control cable extends from a first point to a second point, one or both of which are arranged on non-movable structural components of the aircraft wing.

Abstract: Device for sensing load relief by a secondary path of a flight control actuator having a primary path and a secondary path capable of relieving the load of the primary path in the event of a breakdown thereof, the primary path comprising a screw, the screw terminating in a fastener of the primary path, the secondary path comprising an emergency load relief rod passing through the screw, this rod terminating in a male shape which, when the primary path is carrying the load, is accommodated inside of a female shape of a fastener of the secondary path, characterized in that at least one sensing element is disposed on the male shape terminating the rod, on the female shape or between both of these two shapes, this sensing element being designed to wear down due to the friction between the male shape and the female shape, when the secondary path is loaded and is relieving the load, this sensing element being connected or capable of being connected to means capable of sensing wear on this sensing element and of

Abstract: A handicapped-accessible aircraft lavatory includes a wheelchair region, a toilet assembly adjacent to and oriented at a non-zero angle with respect to the wheelchair region, and a sink assembly adjacent to the toilet assembly. The sink assembly includes a basin positioned at a predetermined height and a predetermined lateral distance with respect to the toilet seat, wherein the predetermined height and the predetermined distance are selected such that the sink assembly is within arms-reach of a passenger (e.g., a 95th percentile male passenger) sitting on the toilet seat. Additional amenities such as mirrors, toilet paper, tissues, and the like may also be similarly positioned.

Abstract: The invention relates to an integrated multispar torsion box structure of composite material for aircraft, comprising a lower skin (12), an upper skin (11), several spars (9), each of which comprises in turn a chord (13) and a web (14), several stringers (10) in the lower skin (12) and several stringers (10) in the upper skin (11), characterized in that the mentioned integrated torsion box structure is achieved by means of joining unitary U-shaped structural elements (15), unitary U-shaped structural elements (16) with a flap and unitary C-shaped structural elements (17) with a flap. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing an integrated multispar torsion box structure of composite material for aircraft.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing a structural element intended for aeronautical construction, at least a first and second metal block are made available, the limit of elasticity under compression of the first metal block being greater than that of the second metal block. The first metal block is machined in such a manner as to obtain a first machined monolithic part which has a first web portion and at least one stringer element whose height is such that a stringer portion extends beyond the first web portion. There is prepared, by shaping the second metal block, at least one second part having at least a second web portion capable of co-operating with the first web portion to form the web. The first monolithic part and the second part are assembled by placing the first and second web portions end-to-end over their entire common length.

Abstract: An energy absorbing apparatus and system for leading edge structures includes an impact member, such as a “bird-band”, of a plastically deformable material of a predetermined configuration positioned with the structure in an area of the leading edge of the structure to absorb energy of an impact of a projectile with the leading edge of the structure, and to redistribute the energy of the impact to the structure, and can break up the projectile, and can increase the impact area. The structure can have one or more sheet members, such as a single sheet, or an inner face sheet and an outer face sheet with a core positioned between the inner face sheet and the outer face sheet. One or more impact members of the plastically deformable material can be positioned with one or more of the single sheet, the inner face sheet, the outer face sheet or the core.

Abstract: An airplane door window of a passenger plane, includes an outer pane, an inner pane, an intermediate pane situated parallel between the outer pane and inner pane and designed as an optical lens body for the inspection of impact surfaces for emergency slides, portable staircases or boarding fingers. The outer pane and the inner pane are spaced apart from each other, arranged substantially parallel to each other in a continuous window gasket, and form an intermediate space. The intermediate pane is inserted into a continuous groove of the window gasket, and extends essentially parallel to the outer pane and the inner pane over a partial area of the intermediate space.

Abstract: A system for automated control of a refueling boom coupled to a tanker aircraft is provided. The system includes: a first inertial measurement unit (IMU) providing inertial measurements for the tanker aircraft; a first GPS receiver providing a GPS location for a GPS antenna attached to the tanker aircraft; and a processor adapted to calculate a first inertial navigation state for the tanker aircraft through integration of the inertial measurements, the processor being further adapted to calculate a first inertial navigation state error relative to the GPS location and to filter the first inertial navigation state error and the first inertial navigation state based upon noise characteristics of the first IMU and the first GPS receiver to provide an updated inertial navigation state for the tanker aircraft, the processor being further adapted to control the refueling boom relative to a receiver aircraft based upon the first and updated inertial navigation states.

Abstract: A spacecraft system that includes a primary space vehicle and a secondary space vehicle, both of which are designed to optimize payload capacity and launch weight of the primary space vehicle. The primary and secondary space vehicles combine to form an on-orbit space vehicle capable of performing functions and maneuvers that exceed the physical capabilities of the primary space vehicle at the time of its launch. The spacecraft system is designed to minimize propellant containment-related disturbances while maintaining a standard level of functionality. The primary space vehicle is designed to be incapable of independently performing a propellant-intensive orbit change maneuver. Instead the primary space vehicle is designed to couple to a secondary space vehicle having propellant and thrust capability sufficient to perform an orbit change maneuver when the primary and secondary space vehicles are coupled.

Abstract: An annular fairing having aerodynamic, thermal, structural and acoustic attributes couples a launch abort motor to a space vehicle having a payload of concern mounted on top of a rocket propulsion system. A first end of the annular fairing is fixedly attached to the launch abort motor while a second end of the annular fairing is attached in a releasable fashion to an aft region of the payload. The annular fairing increases in diameter between its first and second ends.

Abstract: Laminar flow surfaces with selected roughness distributions, and associated methods are disclosed. A representative method for designing an airfoil includes selecting a parameter that includes a flow behavior distribution and/or a surface shape for an airflow surface. Based at least in part on the selected parameter, the method can include (a) selecting a target roughness value and determining a chordwise location forward of which surface roughness is at or below the target roughness value and/or (b) selecting a target chordwise location and determining a roughness value for a region forward of the chordwise location, with the surface roughness at or below the roughness value. In particular embodiments, a percentage of a local chord length of the airfoil over which the roughness is below a target value decreases in a spanwise direction. In another embodiment, the roughness at a particular spanwise location can increase over at least three values, continuously, in a step manner, or otherwise.

Abstract: A vortex ring generator adapted to be associated with a body subjected to fluid flow, the vortex ring generator being adapted to produce a fluid flow in the form of a vortex ring with the fluid flow moving over the body from the vortex ring generator.

Abstract: A method and systems are disclosed for reducing fluid flow noise. The method and systems use a thermal mechanism to deploy a flap edge fence during landing and/or other operating conditions, and stow the flap edge fence during other operational conditions such as cruise. The flap edge fence is controlled passively by ambient temperature or actively by a controller based on temperature changes corresponding to various operating conditions.

Abstract: An aerofoil comprising: an upper surface; a lower surface; a leading edge between the upper and lower surfaces at the front of the aerofoil; and a trailing edge between the upper and lower surfaces at the rear of the aerofoil. The leading edge has a projection where it meets the lower surface, and a cove between the projection and the upper surface. A flow vortex is formed in the cove which exhibits increasingly strong axial flow that retains flow attachment to higher angles of attack. The aerofoil may comprise a main wing element or a flap. The novel geometry of the leading edge of the trailing aerofoil enables the leading aerofoil to be shaped in a way that reduces noise.

Abstract: The device (1) comprises means (3) which can detect a disturbance such as a discrete gust or a continuous turbulence, and means (4, A1 to An) for controlling the deflection of control surfaces (S1 to Sn) of the airplane, when such a disturbance is detected.

Abstract: A cable protection and guide device in which wear damage in mounting portions of a mounting bracket is avoided and the mounting bracket is reliably and strongly mounted so that the cable is smoothly protected and guided. The mounting operation of the bracket is easy. A cable protection and guide device includes a mounting bracket having a mounting hole which surrounds and accommodates a tap bolt. A threaded portion 162 of the tap bolt includes a metallic bush 170 and the length H1 of the metallic bush 170 in a bolt inserting direction is shorter than the length H2 of the mounting hole 143 in a bolt inserting direction.

Abstract: A pipe support which comprises a body having a recess of a generally U-shaped configuration formed therein, the recess being opened at a top end, the body having a clamping portion extending downwardly and which clamping portion includes first and second resilient members which each comprise a vertical sidewall and an inwardly extending end segment. The pipe support is particularly suitable for use on various structural members.

Abstract: The invention provides mechanisms useful for adjusting the positioning of an attached device, such as a display or input device. In one embodiment, the mechanism is a front end height adjustment mechanism comprising a track apparatus, a display mounting bracket, a sliding bracket, and a motion regulating device. In another embodiment, the mechanism comprises a device support arm, such as a monitor arm. The invention further provides a method for adjusting the positioning of a display or input device, such as a flat screen monitor, wherein the method comprises providing a mechanism of the invention, attaching the mechanism to a support, attaching a display or input device to the mechanism, and positionally adjusting the display or input device.

Abstract: A stand for attaching a bowl to a surface. The stand includes a base with a first continuous side wall extends from a first surface of the base to define a first suction cup. A second continuous side wall extends from a second surface of the base to define a second suction cup. The second suction cup extends in an opposing direction from the first suction cup. The first continuous side wall includes an inner face extending between the base and a first outer rim. The inner face has a first continuous raised ridge for defining a first cavity within the first continuous side wall for securing the stand to one of the bowl and the surface. A handle can be provided for releasing the stand from one of the bowl and the surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable support stand for various devices such as laptop computes, tablet PCs and other electronic equipment. The stand has a tripod configuration which promotes stability of the user device. The front legs of the tripod may be adjusted between compact and extended positions, and may be placed in a position relative to the rear leg anywhere from 0° in a fully closed position to approximately 180° in a fully open position. Audible indicators are used with overall stand adjustment and with adjustment of stoppers at the ends of the front legs. Adjustment of the front legs relative to the rear leg employs a pivot section, including a finger disc spring, an adjustment actuator and an engagement member between the spring and the actuator. The engagement member includes projections or dimples which engage receptacles on an engagement member to secure the stand in a desired arrangement.

Abstract: A modular anchoring system for pole-supported devices uses a combination of devices for anchoring a pole to a desirable surface. The devices include a common base that is installed on the pole end. The common base may then be anchored to a structural member with opposing sides using a clamp that attaches to the common base, or may be anchored to the ground using a stake and ground base that quickly attaches to the common base. The devices are easily separated when anchoring of the pole is no longer desired.

Abstract: Apparatuses and systems for supporting and positioning cameras and other equipment are disclosed herein. An apparatus for supporting a camera in accordance with one embodiment of the invention can include one or more bendable support members extending from a camera holding portion. In this embodiment, each of the bendable support members includes a plurality of shaped portions arranged on an elongate, bendable core. Each of the shaped portions can include a plurality of protrusions on an exterior surface thereof.

Abstract: A standoff support system comprises a standoff support including a mounting foot and a body portion, with the body portion having a first engagement portion formed on a free end of it and the further comprising clip tray having a second engagement portion such that the first and second engagement portions are arranged to be engagable with one another and have complementary mating services arranged limit the orientation of the clip tray relative to the standoff support to one or more predefined orientations.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel having a back cover, a body, a supporting plate and an adjusting mechanism. The adjusting mechanism includes a sliding rail support, a sliding block, a gear and a rotating member. The sliding rail support is fixedly connected to the back cover, and has a guiding structure disposed along the sliding rail support. The sliding block is slidably provided at the sliding rail support to move along thereof. The gear is connected to the sliding block. The gear and the guiding structure are clenched to position the sliding block at the sliding rail support. The rotating member has a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion is fixedly connected to the supporting plate, and the second connecting portion is pivotally connected to the sliding block, thereby adjusting the relative angle between the supporting plate and the sliding block.

Abstract: A modular multi-screen LCD display system. In one embodiment the display system comprises four independent LCD screens supported on first and second independent T-shaped support arms. The first T-shaped support arm is supported by a base assembly, and the second T-shaped support arm is supported above the first T-shaped support arm by a vertical spacing arm. An adapter is included which allows the display system to be reconfigured for use with a single LCD screen or with three LCD screens. In an alternative embodiment a central T-shaped support arm is used to support two outer T-shaped support arms at opposite ends thereof. The outer T-shaped support arms are arranged vertically such that the three support arms form an “H” shape. A pair of LCD screens are mounted on each outer T-shaped support arm. This configuration permits four LCD screens to be mounted much closer to a work surface.

Abstract: A product package clip has tamper evident protection which is formed integrally with the clip. Breakage of frangible connectors indicates that the clip, and thus the package, has been the target of tampering.

Abstract: A folding device can be mounted on a stand of an instrument stand and connect to a holder of the instrument stand to allow the holder to be folded relative to the stand and facilitate transporting the instrument stand. The folding device has a body and a pivoting bracket. The body is mounted securely with the stand and has a retaining element mounted inside. The pivoting bracket is connected with the holder and is mounted pivotally on the body. Such that the holder is foldable relative to the stand and the instrument stand may have a smaller volume when being transported, so as to conveniently transport or store the instrument stand.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system for supporting an object or objects. The apparatus includes a first body operably configured to be mounted to a surface. The apparatus also includes a supporting connector on the first body, for supporting the object. The apparatus also includes a stabilizer on the first body generally spaced apart from and generally parallel to the supporting connector, operably configured to cooperate with the object to stabilize the object into a stationary position in cooperation with the supporting connector. The apparatus further includes at least one guide on the first body, the at least one guide on the first body being operably configured to guide an adjacent apparatus into an aligned position beside the apparatus on the surface.

Abstract: A health club accessory comprising: a front semicylindrical wall, with a top surface; a rear wall attached to the front semicylindrical wall; a bottom wall attached to the front semicylindrical wall and rear wall, the front semicylindrical, rear wall, and bottom wall defining a semicylindrical volume; a handle member attached to the bottom wall, and extending out from semicylindrical front wall by a distance D, the handle member comprising: an underside; a downward extending handle, an upwardly extending guide 46 extending from the handle; a towel surface located on the handle member between the upwardly extending guide and the semicylindrical front wall; a semicylindrical groove located on the underside of the handle member; an elongated holding member extending downwardly from the rear wall two orthogonal members located at a distal end of the holding member, the two orthogonal members being generally at right angles to the elongated holding member, a space located between the two orthogonal members; a tape

Abstract: A universal clamp assembly having a support fitting with arms and a threaded bolt mounted to the arms allowing rotation about a longitudinal axis of the bolt. The bolt is retained against axial movement along the longitudinal axis. A clamp member is rotatably mounted on the bolt between the arms for rotation of the clamp member relative to the support fitting about the longitudinal axis. The clamp member is restrained against axial movement relative to the support fitting and the bolt along the longitudinal axis. The clamp includes a guide opening through which the bolt extends. A keeper is threadedly mounted on the bolt and partially received in the guide opening. The keeper slides in the guide opening along the longitudinal axis and is restrained against rotation about the longitudinal axis of the bolt relative to the clamp member. The keeper is rotatable about the longitudinal axis concurrently with the clamp member.

Abstract: A microscope stand which can include a base, a driving mechanism, a hollow column, a translational element and a support element is described. The hollow column can have at least one elongated opening that extends between a first end and a second end of the column wherein the column is attached to the base at the first end. The translational element is disposed substantially inside of the hollow column and is adapted to cooperate with the support element via the at least one elongated opening, the support element is moveable by the translational element along the column in a direction between the first end to the second end.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to stand for a display. One embodiment includes a base, a display, and a mounting arm that includes a first end connected to the base and a second end pivotally connected to the display.

Abstract: An adjustable support arm for a vehicle exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising a holder base adapted for mounting to the vehicle; a holder pivotally carried on the holder base; a pivot control unit included in the holder for engaging the holder base to resist rotation of the holder on the holder base; the pivot control unit including: a compression spring disposed within a retainer opening of the holder; a bushing carried on the compression spring for engaging a bearing surface in the retainer opening; and, a retainer carried in the retainer opening and coupled to the holder base to retain the compression spring and the bushing in the retainer opening, wherein the retainer is constructed and arranged to direct the bushing laterally against the bearing surface and the compression spring biases the bushing against the retainer in sliding engagement to resist rotation of the holder on the holder base.

Abstract: The invention provides a locking wall hanger having a pointed end, which is designed to create the hole in the wall as the hanger is inserted therethrough. Whereas a self-boring tip penetrates the wall and embeds itself in the rear wall surface a mid-parabolic portion of the hanger is adjusted to provide a spring force for locking the hanger to the wall. In order to provide a maximum holding force, the hanger comprises reinforcement means.

Abstract: A support method and system includes a main tubular member and, alternatively, an auxiliary tubular member positioned on and in substantially transverse relation to the main tubular member. A plurality of moveable base support members are located along one or more of the main tubular member and the auxiliary tubular member to selectively position the base support members on one or more of the main tubular member or the auxiliary tubular member to support the support system on a structure. A plurality of hook support members are located on and are selectively moveable along one or more of the main tubular member or the auxiliary tubular members to selectively position the hook support members on one or more of the main tubular member or the auxiliary tubular member to communicatively engage with a load associated with the structure.

Abstract: A frame for mounting a data storage device, includes a holder configured for mounting the data storage thereto, a baffle board mounted to the holder, and a V-shaped air guiding board mounted to the holder between the baffle board and the data storage device. An intake defined in the baffle board is configured to let airflow therethrough to cool the data storage device mounted to the frame. The opening of the “V” of the air guiding board faces the data storage device. Because of the V-shaped air guiding board, the frame efficiently dissipates heat from and around the data storage device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shuttering element for limiting a section of a trench wall. The shuttering element is characterized by a plurality of shuttering parts which have a plate-shaped base body, consisting of concrete in particular, and are connected to one another at their adjoining horizontal front faces. Furthermore, the invention relates to a shuttering part as well as a method for producing a trench wall in the ground.

Abstract: This invention concerns a concrete side form system suitable for factory casting or site casting concrete. The side form (10) comprises a substantially rigid longitudinally extending wall. The wall has a first face to define the edge profile of a concrete panel poured onto a casting bed (16) bounded by the wall and a second face opposite the first face having formation to enable the wall to be secured to the casting bed. The wall comprises a longitudinally extending frame having formation along at least one of its edges to removably receive a removable longitudinal insert (13) to provide a shape along an edge of the concrete panel. The removable inserts (12, 13) provide the system with the ability to simply, easily and cost effectively change the edge profile of concrete poured against the side form. Architects can use the invention to specify standard or non standard edge profiles and achieve a much more diverse range of aesthetic finishes to the concrete edges without the cost being prohibitive.

Abstract: A stabilizing apparatus for securing an anchor bolt in a final position before a concrete pour includes a stabilizer and a wrench. The stabilizer has a leg and a base. The leg has an elongate planar member which, in turn has a first leg distal end and a second leg distal end. The base is comprised of an elongate tube. The elongate tube is comprised of a first tube distal end and a second tube distal end, a top half and a bottom half. The first leg distal end is affixed to the bottom half of the base. The wrench is comprised of a wrench member and a wrench orifice. The wrench member is an elongate tube with a first wrench distal end and a second wrench distal end. The wrench orifice is disposed at the second wrench distal end. The first wrench distal end is sized to fit into the elongate tube of the base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a feeder insert for inserting into a casting mold used for casting metals, comprising a feeder body 1, which extends along a longitudinal axis 13 of the feeder and has a feeder cavity 2, comprising a bottom side that can be inserted into the casting mold and a top side 7 that is situated opposite the bottom side. According to the invention, an energy absorbing device (8, 9) is provided on the top side 7 of the feeder body 1.

Abstract: A new way of mixing instrumental and digital means is described for the general field of wave front sensing. The present invention describes the use, the definition and the utility of digital operators, called digital wave front operators (DWFO) or digital lenses (DL), specifically designed for the digital processing of wave fronts defined in amplitude and phase. DWFO are of particular interest for correcting undesired wave front deformations induced by instrumental defects or experimental errors. DWFO may be defined using a mathematical model, e.g. a polynomial function, which involves coefficients. The present invention describes automated and semi-automated procedures for calibrating or adjusting the values of these coefficients. These procedures are based on the fitting of mathematical models on reference data extracted from specific regions of a wave front called reference areas, which are characterized by the fact that specimen contributions are a priori known in reference areas.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a light on an electronic device are disclosed. In one embodiment, the light couples to a sensor and has a brightness that varies when ambient light incident on the sensor varies.

Abstract: A light source error detection system and method including monitoring a plurality of characteristics of a light source and controlling the light source based on a plurality of monitored results. The system and method control the light source differently for a first case when only one of the monitored characteristics is abnormal than a second case when more than two of the monitored characteristics are abnormal. In controlling the light source, an output power of the light source is decreased with different time constant for the first case and the second case.

Abstract: An integrated circuit is disclosed that integrates a low current, high speed optical receiver with the primary side control functions of the power supply. This is further combined with an optical emitter to create a single component for feedback and control, providing improved performance and manufacturing. A method of providing feedback for the power supply using such an integrated optically coupled control circuit is also disclosed.

Abstract: A camera module 100a includes a lens unit 1a, which includes a lens 11 and a lens holder 12 holding the lens 11 therein, and an image sensing unit 2a, which has a solid-state image sensor 24. A position adjustment of the lens 11 is performed by moving the lens 11 independently of the lens holder 12, by use of electromagnetic force. This allows a fine adjustment of a position of the lens 11, thereby improving the alignment precision of the lens 11. Thus, a solid-state image sensing device is provided, which can make fine adjustments of focal lengths.

Abstract: A waveform detector may include multiple stages.

Abstract: A position detecting device includes an optical position detecting element and a position information portion which are disposed so as to be opposed to each other. One of the optical position detecting element and the position information portion being mounted on the movable portion while the other thereof is mounted on an internal wall of a cabinet. The position information portion has a pattern where a signal level produced by the optical position detecting element changes in a continuous manner when the movable portion moves in a predetermined direction. The position detecting device carries out position detection of the movable portion in accordance with the signal level.