Abstract: A material winder is used winding long, loose straps of material, such as handwraps used in boxing. Often, long, loose straps of material are awkward to store and may look unkempt if stored unwound. The material winder provides a compact and portable device for quickly and conveniently rolling up long strips of material into tight rolls for easy storage and use. The material winder may include a handle having a material guide attached thereto. A winder core may receive material through the material guide. The winder core may be rotated to wind material about the winder core while the material guide ensures the material winds in an even roll.

Abstract: A sheet roller dispenser has a case with an interior for accommodating space to receive a sheet roll. The case has an elongated hole longitudinally defined on a side face. An extension plate with a tongue upward is formed below the elongated hole at a central section of the elongated hole and a corresponding pressing block is formed above the elongated hole to align with the extension plate. The sheet roll has a dotted line formed between two adjacent sheet units and a slit is defined at a center section of the dotted line. When a free end of the sheet roll is pulled out from the case via the elongated hole, the tongue inserts into the slit of the dotted line to make a stopping so that the pulled out sheet unit is separated apart from sheet roll easily and conventionally in operation by tearing along the dotted line.

Abstract: A single hand, horizontal, paper towel dispenser for paper towel rolls designed to assist in creating a tear of a selected number of sheets by providing friction from a static tear bale. The single hand dispensing device can optionally employ friction surfaces and various additional structures to allow a user to grasp paper towel segments and tear off a desired length of paper towel segments with one hand.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bobbin fixing apparatus. The bobbin fixing apparatus includes a rotating shaft installed to a mounting plate and provided with a fixing unit partially protruding from the rotating shaft so as to be inserted into the rotating shaft, and a bobbin on or from which an object is wound or unwound, the bobbin being placed on the rotating shaft such that the fixing unit is exposed in front of the bobbin. The bobbin includes a rotating body, a plurality of bobbin members on which an object is wound, and an end coupler configured to be operated upon receiving pressure when the bobbin is placed on the rotating shaft, the end coupling serving to keep an end of the object in a fixed position on the rotating shaft during winding or to release the end of the object from the fixed position during unwinding.

Abstract: A paperboard handling machine includes an alignment mechanism for aligning rolls of paperboard supported by the machine whereby the rolls are aligned with one another.

Abstract: There is provided herein a dispenser for a rolled product which has a center bore, comprising: a casing having walls and having a top with an opening; a first fastening means disposed on a first inner wall of said casing; a second fastening means disposed on a second inner wall of said casing, wherein said first inner wall is opposite said second inner wall, and said first fastening means is opposite said second fastening means; and an axle fastened to said first and second fastening means, wherein said axle can rotate when fastened.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided which may allow a first vehicle to recover a second air vehicle while both are moving. The first vehicle and the second air vehicle may be traveling at different velocities. An attachment member of the second air vehicle may attach to a recovery member of the first vehicle while the first vehicle and the second air vehicle are traveling at different velocities. The recovery member attached to the second air vehicle may move relative to and along an exterior surface of the first vehicle in a direction substantially parallel to a direction of travel of the first vehicle.

Abstract: A lightweight, man-portable weapon delivery system includes a fuselage, and first and second wings mounted to opposing sides of the fuselage. The system includes an electric motor for driving a propeller for providing thrust to propel the system. The electric motor is mounted to the fuselage, and configured to be remotely started by a user. The system includes an imaging device mounted to the system and configured to capture images of a theater of operations of the system. The system includes a communication circuit in communication with the imaging device and configured to transmit the images from the imaging device to the user for viewing the theater of operations of the system for remotely steering the system. The communication circuit is configured to receive commands from the user for steering the system into the target. The system includes a payload configured to store the ordnance.

Abstract: A spin-stabilized projectile has its course controlled by counter rotation of an internal mass about a longitudinal axis of the projectile. The internal mass may be a boom within a cavity of an external body of the projectile. The internal mass may be tiltable relative to the hull, and may be configured to counter rotate relative to the hull about the axis of the hull. The counter-rotation may keep the boom in a substantially same orientation relative to the (non-spinning) environment outside of the projectile. The positioning of the boom or other weight within the projectile thus may be used to steer the projectile, by providing an angle of attack to the projectile hull. A magnetic system may be used to counter rotate the boom or other weight. The projectile may have a laser guidance system to aid in steering the projectile toward a desired aim point.

Abstract: An optical impact system controls munitions termination through sensing proximity to a target and preventing effects of countermeasures on false munitions termination. Embodiments can be implemented on in a variety of munitions such as small and mid caliber that can be applicable in non-lethal weapons and in weapons of high lethality with airburst capability for example and in guided air-to-ground and cruise missiles. Embodiments can improve accuracy, reliability and lethality of munitions depending on its designation without modification in a weapon itself and make the weapon resistant to optical countermeasures.

Abstract: A multi-caliber fuze kit includes a fuze housing configured for coupling with multiple projectiles. One or more canards are moveably coupled with the fuze housing. The one or more canards are adjustable between two or more canard configurations. In a first canard configuration, the one or more canards are at a first canard angle relative to a bore sight of the fuze housing, and the first canard angle is configured for use with a first projectile. In a second canard configuration, the one or more canards are at a second canard angle relative to the bore sight of the fuze housing, and the second canard angle is configured for use with a second projectile. The first and second canard angles are different. In another example, in the first canard configuration the one or more canards include a first canard shape configured to provide a first specified trajectory with the first projectile.

Abstract: The invention is a projectile, device and system having a roll control device which may be fixed or deployable, for providing torque counter to the spin of the projectile and providing drag on the projectile. The roll control device includes a guidance collar rotatably attached to the projectile located near a front end of the projectile wherein the guidance collar includes one or more guidance collar aero-surfaces shaped to provide torque counter to the spin on the projectile. The guidance collar aero-surfaces may be controlled by a brake and guidance electronics on the projectile. The invention also includes a body collar fixedly attached to the projectile aft of the guidance collar, wherein the body collar includes one or more body collar aero-surfaces and fixed or deployable drag devices. Another embodiment use only a guidance collar aero-surfaces to orient a fixed drag device relative to an Earth inertial reference frame to create asymmetrical drag on the projectile and thereby altering its trajectory.

Abstract: Some embodiments pertain to a projectile that includes a casing and at least one fin that extends from the casing. The projectile further includes a drive inside the casing and an adjustment mechanism inside the casing. The adjustment mechanism includes a first gear that engages the drive and a second gear that engages the fin and the first gear. The second gear includes teeth that are different distances from an axis of rotation of the second gear. The teeth of the second gear that engage the first gear may be the farthest from the axis of rotation of the second gear when the fin is aligned with a flight axis of the projectile. The engaging teeth of the second gear get closer to the axis of rotation of the second gear as the fin is maneuvered away from the flight axis of the projectile.

Abstract: A weapon interceptor projectile has a deployable frame for maintaining a deployable net in shape. The deployable frame may be an inflatable structure, including a flexible material inflated by a gas generator. The inflatable structure has a perimeter that supports an outside shape of the net, and a series of spokes or arms that couple the perimeter to a body of the projectile. The perimeter may have an airfoil cross-section shape, reducing drag of the frame and aiding in deployment. The perimeter may be have a circular shape, giving the net a circular area. The deployable frame allows the net to maintain its shape during flight, increasing its area and its ability to come into contact with an incoming weapon, such as a rocket propelled grenade (RPG).

Abstract: Embodiments of a propulsion and maneuvering system that may be suitable for use during a terminal phase in an interceptor are generally described herein. The propulsion and maneuvering system may include one or more axial thrusters to provide thrust along axial thrust lines that run through a center-of-gravity of the interceptor and a plurality of divert thrusters to provide thrust in radial directions. The combination of divert and axial thrusters may allow the interceptor to respond to a maneuvering target and may allow the interceptor to increase its velocity along a line-of-sight (LOS) to a target to change target impact/engagement time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for attaching an element (3) capable of vibrating onto an aircraft structure (2), comprising at least one pair of scoops (10) attached onto the element capable of vibrating, as well as onto the structure, each scoop (10a, 10b) of the pair of scoops comprising: an outer rigid element (12) attached onto the structure; an inner rigid element (13) mounted inside the outer rigid element and rigidly connected to the element capable of vibrating; and a flexible element (14) placed along each outer rigid element flank, between the outer rigid element and the inner rigid element.

Abstract: An apparatus may comprise an inflatable control surface for an aircraft and an end of the inflatable control surface configured for attachment to a fuselage of the aircraft. The end of the inflatable control surface may be configured to be rotated about an axis to control movement of the aircraft during flight.

Abstract: An aircraft wing has an engine attachment position at which a gas turbine engine is attached beneath the wing, in use the engine ejecting a propulsive gas jet with a jet shear layer being formed between the gas jet and the surrounding air. The aircraft wing further has one or more elongate, flow-modifying formations protruding from the underside of the wing. The length direction of the or each formation is along the fore and aft direction of the wing with the trailing edge of the formation being rearward of the trailing edge of the wing. The flow-modifying formations can be arranged such that they interact with the jet shear layer to reduce noise generated by the interaction of the jet shear layer and the wing. They can also be arranged to block, attenuate and/or to scatter the noise reflected by the wing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for air-ground detection. A truck beam of a semi-levered landing gear is mounted on a pivot pin. The truck beam is configured to rotate about the pivot pin between a toes down position and a toes up position. A positioning mechanism is connected to a locking mechanism that secures an angle of the truck beam in the toes up position. The locking mechanism is secured in a steady state and configured to change from the steady state to a locked state in response to an initial ground contact. A sensor is connected to the locking mechanism. The sensor is configured to detect a change from the steady state to the locked state.

Abstract: An aircraft fuselage nose section having a secure access between the cockpit and the passenger cabin, while being compact. For that purpose, the nose section includes a separating mechanism including at least one movable element slidingly movable between: an extended closing position at which the separating mechanism bounds, with the cockpit door, a transition zone between the cockpit and the passenger cabin, and prevents people from passing between the passenger cabin and the transition zone; and a retracted opening position wherein the separating mechanism allows people to pass between the passenger cabin and the transition zone.

Abstract: A frame of a door that is provided at an opening made in a fuselage of an aircraft that is delimited by a skin, whereby the frame that includes an upper longitudinal stiffener and a lower longitudinal stiffener provides the connection between two vertical substructures (62) that are arranged on both sides of the opening, at the level of which (5) there is provided at least one stop (56) that provides the uptake of radial forces exerted by the door, characterized in that each vertical substructure (62) includes at least three walls made of composite material that are connected to one another to form a closed and hollow profile in such a way as to obtain a box structure.

Abstract: There is provided a wing panel having improved formability at the time when the wing panel is curvedly formed by the peen forming method, and an aircraft main wing provided with the said wing panel. For a stringer member 20, a base part 21 is formed, and the neutral axis position N in the cross-sectional direction is located on the wing panel 11 side from the center position C in the height direction of a web part 22.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism of a device for coupling a flap to a wing of an aerofoil and for adjusting the flap. The adjustment mechanism includes: a first lever, hinged to the wing via a first rotational joint to form a first axis of rotation; a second lever; a third lever, hingedly coupled to the second lever via a second rotational joint to form a second axis of rotation and hingedly coupled to the flap via a fourth rotational joint; and a push-pull rod, which is connected via a first ball joint to the second lever and via a second ball joint to the flap. The first lever and the second lever are hingedly coupled to one another via a middle joint to form a third axis of rotation. The first, second and third axes of rotation in each position of the flap run through a common pole.

Abstract: An aircraft-conversion method of converting a passenger aircraft to a cargo aircraft, includes selecting a passenger aircraft, and converting the aircraft to a cargo aircraft by changing a door of the aircraft to accommodate loading and unloading of cargo. The selecting step may involve an all-passenger aircraft, and the converting step may include removing all seats from the aircraft. A system for converting a passenger aircraft with a passenger door for passenger entry and exit to a cargo aircraft includes aircraft-door conversion structure constructed to replace the passenger door with a cargo door that allows loading and unloading of cargo on the aircraft via the cargo door. A converted cargo aircraft includes an aircraft body, and aircraft-door conversion structure constructed to replace the passenger door with a cargo door that allows loading and unloading of cargo on the aircraft via the cargo door.

Abstract: One embodiment of an automated system for carrying passengers between airport terminal or concourse facilities and parked aircraft is shown. The embodiment comprises PRT guideways (13, 14, 15, 23, 27), vehicles (21) and stations (22). Some PRT stations are linked to parked aircraft (11) or aircraft parking positions by means of conventional loading bridges (12), while others are linked to terminal or concourse buildings (15). Other embodiments are described and shown. The embodiments provide a high level of service while reducing the need to construct terminal or concourse buildings adjacent to each aircraft parking position.

Abstract: A composite structure has first and second sections, and a curved corner joining the first and second sections. The structure includes a stack of fibre-reinforced plies. First and second external plies run from the first section into the second section round an inside and an outside of the corner, respectively. First and second internal plies are sandwiched between the first and second external plies, and run from the first section into the second section round the corner. The first internal fly is dropped off inside the second section. The second internal ply is dropped off inside the first section. The structure has an increased thickness where the first and second internal plies overlap.

Abstract: A convertiplane having a fuselage with a first axis; and two rotors having respective shafts and fitted to a wing having a fixed portion connected to the fuselage, and a movable portion which supports the rotors, is connected to the fixed portion to rotate about a second axis crosswise to the first axis and to the shafts of the rotors, and is formed in one piece defined by two half-wings located on opposite sides of the fixed portion and each supporting a respective rotor, and by an elongated member extending along the whole wing and connecting the two half-wings; the rotors being powered by a motor via a transmission comprising a transmission shaft connecting the shafts of the rotors and coaxial with the second axis.

Abstract: A cable support has a bed provided with a flat support section and a curved support section for supporting one or more cables on the cable support. The curved bed support section has a curvature which is greater than the curvature at which damage to a computer cable occurs when the cable is bent or folded around or over a small radius which can induce kinking or twisting of the cable. The curved support section provides a bed upon which the cable is supported at all times so that damage to the cable by bending too excessively is prevented. The support device is provided with fittings which are suitable for securely anchoring the support device to an open wire frame used to support the cables in cavities, such as ceiling cavities, roof spaces or the like without having to modify either the open wire frame or the support device thereby saving time and effort in installing computer cables.

Abstract: A post mounting system includes a post and at least one device for mounting to the post. The post includes a first elongate flange and at least one other elongate flange projecting from a proximal edge of the first flange. A portion of the first flange is deformed to facilitate mounting of the device. The device is located at a given position along the first flange. Upon being located in the given position, the device interacts with the deformed portion to resist lateral movement away from the first flange. The device can include a body and projections that define a recess. Remote ends of the projections are spaced from each other by a distance that is less than a lateral width of the deformed portion. The device can be positioned onto the post and receive the deformed portion in the recess to enable mounting of the device.

Abstract: A clamp structure capable of preventing a plank thereof from bending is disclosed in the present invention. The clamp structure includes a clamping portion, two planks connecting to two edges of the clamping portion, at least one fixing component set passing through the planks for closing the two planks, a contacting portion disposed on one of the planks, and a stopping portion disposed on the other plank and located in a position adjacent to the contacting portion. The contacting portion contacts against the other plank when the planks is to be closed. The stopping portion stops a lateral surface of the contacting portion for preventing the contacting portion from bending relative to the planks when the contacting portion contacts against the other plank.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a stand for a cooler containing cooling solution. The cooler further includes an attached flexible tubing outlet for draining the cooling solution through the flexible tube outlet into a medical cuff for reducing swelling of injured tissue. The stand further comprises a cylindrical container with a cavity for receiving through the opened top end of the lateral sidewall the cooler therein. An elongated pedestal is further defined by a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the pedestal is attached underneath the bottom side of the container. The container is supported in an upright position a distance above the surface of the ground. An aperture is located in the lateral side wall for receiving the flexible tubing outlet therethrough.

Abstract: A foldable holder includes a foldable cover, a supporting assembly attached to the cover. When the holder is unfolded, the supporting assembly is maintained in a substantially planar form. When the holder is folded, the supporting assembly form a three-dimensional structure that will not collapse under a weight.

Abstract: A balloon holder caddy system designed to simulate the look of Helium-filled balloons, to reduce the safety hazards associated with traveling with Helium-filled balloons in the passenger compartment of an automobile, and to eliminate repeated trips to a base location and back (a product use location such as is common with real estate agent's sign postings.) Balloon holder caddy system comprises a top gang-clip with multiple balloon neck receiving slots for creating a balloon cluster, a rod for elevating the balloon cluster simulating helium filled balloons, and an intermediate leg gripper and a base gripper for attaching to a sign-post leg using re-useable/releasable zip-ties. The system providing a unique and efficient balloon displaying means.

Abstract: A bracket system and method to retrofit a subsurface water meter enclosure with a mount so as to provide secure positioning means suitable for components related to a water meter such as water-usage monitoring equipment. The system is only removable from the water meter enclosure via disassembling the water meter enclosure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of producing an adjustable scaffold shelf. The adjustable scaffold shelf is produced from a platform support of an existing scaffold by specific cuts. A middle support and a pair of mount supports are created from the existing platform support. The pair of mount supports is fastened to the middle support to create the frame for the adjustable scaffold shelf. A shelf platform is a board fitted onto the middle support and the pair of mount supports to complete the adjustable scaffold shelf.

Abstract: A clamp assembly is provided for securing a panel or fairing to an I-beam, and comprises a pair of side blocks and a clamping block, together with a single bolt to secure them in place. Each of the side blocks as an inclined wedge surface, and the T-shaped clamping block has similarly sloped wedge surfaces along the sides of the leg of the T. When a bolt this passed through side legs of the side blocks, and through or under the clamping block, a sliding and wedging action between the inclined and sloped wedge surfaces occurs. Moreover, a clamping action between the top surface of the clamping block and the lower surface of the lower flanges of the I-beam is also induced.

Abstract: A clip and system for providing light to a spa, having a clip for holding a light emitting device and a waterjet housing structure manufactured at least in part from a clear material and having a connector allowing the attachment of the clip to the housing structure, the clip having a support structure for containing and/or supporting the light emitting device and a clip connector for attaching the clip to the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and kit for use in supporting inclined objects and structures. Specifically, the present invention relates to an apparatus and kit useful for extending platforms on a roof in which scaffolding can be built upon. More specifically, the apparatus relates to an interconnected anchoring section designed to support the weight of equipment and individuals working on an inclined surface. The apparatus includes, generally, an anchoring section to attach to the peak of a rooftop or other inclined surface, and an attaching surface to connect the anchoring section to the platform section. The platform section allows equipment to be built thereon without damaging the roof or surface beneath.

Abstract: An appliance is provided that includes a storage compartment with a shelf within the storage compartment. A support apparatus is configured for supporting the shelf The support apparatus can include a first support, a second support, three track surfaces and three bearings. The first support is configured to be attached to an interior wall of the storage compartment. Each of the track surfaces is located on the first support. The second support is configured to engage the first support by the bearings of the second support being received within a respective track surface located on the first support. The shelf can be attached to the second support of the support apparatus. The shelf and the second support are movable into a plurality of positions relative to the interior wall of the storage compartment by a movement of the shelf with respect to the track surfaces located on the first support.

Abstract: An apparatus for a cargo insulation panel and an insulation panel using the fixing apparatus are provided. By providing a fixing apparatus of a cargo insulation panel and an insulation panel using the fixing apparatus, which include a fixing plate adhered to one face of the insulation panel, a plurality of fixing brackets protruded to the outside of the fixing plate, protruded portions of the fixing brackets being fixed by stud bolts arranged on the hull, and coupling means being configured to couple the fixing brackets to the fixing plate, the present invention can improve the continuity of the insulation panel, enhance the adhesiveness and airtightness with a member such as supple triplex, easily adjust adjacent insulation panels vertically or laterally, and solve the problem of damage by interference or the inconvenience of transportation by allowing the fixing bracket to be inserted during the transportation of the insulation panel.

Abstract: An apparatus that facilitates storage of items for convenient access while in bed is provided. The apparatus offers a new and improved way to address the special needs of this type storage by utilizing a foam body portion having a variety of specially designed cavities therein. The body is held in place using a fastener and paddle arrangement. The caddy can rest atop a mattress, and therefore does not interfere with a person getting into or leaving the bed.

Abstract: A beverage container holding device comprises a beverage container receptacle having a cavity for receiving a beverage container and a mounting bracket or attaching the holding device to a support member. A pivotal joint is provided between the beverage container receptacle and the mounting bracket, allowing the beverage container receptacle to be pivoted relative to the mounting bracket.

Abstract: An adjusting mechanism for adjusting rotary angle is disclosed in the present invention. The adjusting mechanism includes a bracket. The bracket includes a base, a first supporting portion disposed on a first lateral side of the base, and a second supporting portion disposed on a second lateral side of the base. A pivot hole is formed on the first supporting portion. The adjusting mechanism further includes a clamp disposed by a side of the base and located in a position corresponding to the first and the second supporting portion. The adjusting mechanism further includes at least one bridging component connecting to a lateral surface of the clamp, and a pivoting component. A pivot hole is formed on the bridging component. The pivoting component passes through the pivot holes on the first supporting portion and the bridging component, so as to pivot the first supporting portion relative to the bridging component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a retaining plate for a vacuum-cleaner filter bag comprising a through-passage opening and a closure flap for closing the through-passage opening, wherein the closure flap comprises a first region comprising a first material of a first hardness and a second region comprising a second material of a second hardness, wherein the second hardness is at a lower level than the first hardness, wherein the second region is arranged, at least in part, on the periphery of the closure flap, and wherein the second material, at least in part, has a thickness of less than 1 mm.

Abstract: A holder for holding an electronic device on a wrist includes a band which can be connected around the wrist and a case connected to the band for holding the electronic device securely. The case includes a first receptacle and at least one second receptacle. The first receptacle is used for securing the electronic device to the holder. The at least one second receptacle receives at least one accessory of the electronic device.

Abstract: A clamp structure is disclosed in the present invention. The clamp structure includes a clamping component for clamping a tube, and at least one bridging component disposed on a lateral surface of the clamping component. A pivoting portion is disposed on the bridging component, and the bridging component pivots with an antenna module via the pivoting portion, so that the antenna module can pivot relative to the clamping component along a radial plane of the clamping component.

Abstract: An equipment positioning system includes a reel apparatus, equipment and a control system. An equipment positioning apparatus is secured to cables forming at least three angled parallelograms extending between the reel apparatus and the equipment positioning apparatus. The cables are for positioning the equipment positioning apparatus and the equipment based upon signals from the control system. The cables are cooperatively extended or retracted by the reel apparatus thereby positioning one or more of the equipment positioning apparatus and the equipment. The cables forming the at least three angled parallelograms maintain the equipment positioning apparatus and the equipment in a stable orientation during operation of the equipment positioning system.

Abstract: A beverage container holder comprising a base and at least one structure projecting upwardly from the base, wherein the at least one structure projecting upwardly from the base releasably holds a beverage container inserted into engagement with the at least one structure, wherein the base comprises portions projecting horizontally beyond the at least one upwardly projecting structure when the beverage holder is disposed in a resting position on an underlying support surface to provide additional tip-over resistance to the beverage container, and wherein either the base or the at least one structure projecting upwardly includes a visible element that is singularly identifiable by the user.

Abstract: A three-dimensional oblique microstructure with press down and engagement mechanisms. A pair of corresponding first lugs is disposed on the both sides of the oblique body, and the bottom part of the oblique body has a first push pad. A pair of corresponding second lugs respectively disposed on the inner sides of the two supports of the ?-shaped supporting rack, a second push pad is disposed on the bottom part of the U-shaped supporting rack. Thus, by pressing down the first and the second push pad, the oblique body rotates through the first twist bar and the U-shaped supporting rack rotates through the second twist bar so as to engage the first lugs with the second lugs, such that the three-dimensional microstructures with different angles can be packed to satisfy the needs of varied optical platform applications, and simplify semiconductor fabrication for higher production efficiency and product yield.

Abstract: A holder is for supporting a portable electronic device, including a foldable layer, a supporting assembly attached to the layer. When the holder is unfolded, the supporting assembly can be maintained in a two-dimensional structure. When the holder is folded, the supporting assembly forms a three-dimensional structure that will not collapse under a weight of the portable electronic device.