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| 20110049304 | AEROFOIL SLOT BLOWING - An aerofoil defining geometric upper and lower surfaces which together form a leading edge region and a trailing edge region, and comprising a blowing device having a slot in the lower geometric surface in the leading edge region for injecting fluid into the airflow over the aerofoil, wherein the slot is located forward of the leading edge stagnation point at the critical angle of incidence of the aerofoil, and wherein the blowing device is adapted to inject the fluid forwardly of the slot and substantially parallel to the lower surface. Also, a method of improving the performance of the aerofoil by injecting fluid into the airflow over the aerofoil from the slot. The upper surface of the aerofoil can be kept clean, giving the potential for laminar flow during cruise without significantly compromising the high lift performance of a blown leading edge at high incidence. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20120104180 | KRUEGER - A Krueger, or leading edge flap, deployable from a lower aerodynamic surface of an aircraft main wing element so as to form a slot between the Krueger and the main wing element when deployed, the deployed Krueger having a leading edge, a trailing edge and upper and lower aerodynamic surfaces extending between the leading edge and the trailing edge, and a flow deflector which provides an effectively divergent flap profile thickness in the downstream direction at or adjacent the Krueger trailing edge so as to direct airflow away from the lower aerodynamic surface of the deployed Krueger towards an upper aerodynamic surface of the main wing element. Also, aircraft wing assembly including a main wing element and the Krueger. | 05-03-2012 |
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| 20100040402 | DISPENSING APPLICATOR FOR FLUIDS - The present invention relates to a hand-held dispensing applicator comprising a source of fluid, a frangible applicator tip attached to the fluid source, and an absorbent member attached to the frangible applicator tip. When the frangible applicator tip is broken, fluid flows from the source to the absorbent member, whereby the fluid is applied and spread on a surface. Preferably, the frangible applicator tip comprises a support element permanently connected to the fluid source, a relatively rigid tongue element extending outwardly of the support element, and a frangible region therebetween. Preferably, the tongue element comprises ribs for reinforcing the tongue element to resist unintentional breaking of the frangible region. More preferably, the applicator tip comprises a semi-permeable or non-permeable cover disposed around the frangible region to control the speed and direction of the dispersion of the fluid in the absorbent member. Adaptive embodiments allow the generation of designs applicable to a particular medical purpose. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20110142527 | DISPENSING APPLICATOR FOR FLUIDS - The present invention relates to a hand-held dispensing applicator comprising a source of fluid, a frangible applicator tip attached to the fluid source, and an absorbent member attached to the frangible applicator tip. When the frangible applicator tip is broken, fluid flows from the source to the absorbent member, whereby the fluid is applied and spread on a surface. In one embodiment, the dispensing applicator comprises a support element permanently connected to the fluid source, a relatively rigid tongue element extending outwardly of the support element, and a frangible region there between. Optionally, the tongue element comprises ribs for reinforcing the tongue element to resist unintentional breaking of the frangible region. Also optionally, the applicator tip comprises a semi-permeable or non-permeable partial shield member disposed around the frangible region to control the speed and direction of the dispersion of the fluid in the absorbent member. Adaptive embodiments allow the generation of designs applicable to a particular medical purpose. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110262207 | DISPENSING APPLICATOR FOR FLUIDS - The present invention relates to a hand-held dispensing applicator comprising a source of fluid, a frangible applicator tip attached to the fluid source, and an absorbent member attached to the frangible applicator tip. When the frangible applicator tip is broken, fluid flows from the source to the absorbent member, whereby the fluid is applied and spread on a surface. Preferably, the frangible applicator tip comprises a support element permanently connected to the fluid source, a relatively rigid tongue element extending outwardly of the support element, and a frangible region therebetween. Preferably, the tongue element comprises ribs for reinforcing the tongue element to resist unintentional breaking of the frangible region. More preferably, the applicator tip comprises a semi-permeable or non-permeable cover disposed around the frangible region to control the speed and direction of the dispersion of the fluid in the absorbent member. Adaptive embodiments allow the generation of designs applicable to a particular medical purpose. | 10-27-2011 |
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| 20090290492 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO INDEX NETWORK TRAFFIC META-DATA - A method, system, and apparatus for indexing network traffic meta-data is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes identifying a packet having a header and a payload in a flow of a data through a network, classifying the header of the packet in a type of the header, determining an algorithm to extract a meta-data (e.g., which may be stored in a database of the storage device, and the storage device may be limited in a storage capacity) having information relevant to network traffic visibility based on the type of the header, extracting the meta-data from the header, and streaming the meta-data to a storage device. The method may include applying a last recently used algorithm to discard information from the storage device when storage device is limited in the storage capacity. The method may also include determining that the type of the header is an Ethernet header. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090290501 | CAPTURE AND REGENERATION OF A NETWORK DATA USING A VIRTUAL SOFTWARE SWITCH - Methods and a system of capture and regeneration of a network data using a virtual software switch are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes capturing a network data using a virtual software switch, a processor, and a memory. The network data is captured to perform a network visibility analysis and the network data is communicated to at least one port of the virtual software switch. The method includes forming a stored network data in a memory. The method also includes regenerating the stored network data to form a reconstructed data. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090290580 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF NETWORK ARTIFACT INDENTIFICATION AND EXTRACTION - A method, system, and apparatus of network artifact identification and extraction are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes aggregating a payload data (e.g., may be a component of the extracted artifact) from different network packets to form an aggregated payload data, matching the payload data with an entry of a library of known artifacts, determining a type of the payload data based on a match with the entry of the library of known artifacts, separating the payload data from a header data in a network packet, and communicating the aggregated payload data as an extracted artifact to a user. The method may include using the extracted artifact to perform network visibility analysis of users on packets flowing across the network. The method may validate that the entry is accurate by performing a deeper analysis of the payload data with the entry of the library of known artifacts. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090292681 | PRESENTATION OF AN EXTRACTED ARTIFACT BASED ON AN INDEXING TECHNIQUE - A system and method of presentation of an extracted artifact based on an indexing technique are disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes indexing a database of a captured network characteristic data using a processor and a memory to form an indexed capture data. The method includes enhancing a query response time with the indexed capture data. The method further includes searching the indexed capture data to generate a capture query result. The capture query result includes an extracted artifact. The method also includes graphically presenting the capture query result as at least one of an artifact list and an artifact image. | 11-26-2009 |
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| 20090040103 | Control and features for satellite positioning system receivers - Control and feature systems for processing signals from a satellite positioning system include an expert system receiver manager; a joint detection, carrier centering and bit sync acquisition subsystem; peak detection; a multi-dimensional measurement interpolation subsystem; a subsystem for mode switching between a navigational signal; and power control module for a receiver. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20110316741 | CONTROL AND FEATURES FOR SATELLITE POSITIONING SYSTEM RECEIVERS - Control and feature systems for processing signals from a satellite positioning system include an expert system receiver manager; a joint detection, carrier centering and bit sync acquisition subsystem; peak detection; a multi-dimensional measurement interpolation subsystem; a system for mode switching between a navigational signal; and power control module for receiver. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120105279 | Delayed GeoTagging - Various methods, apparatuses, and systems for providing a delayed geotag using GPS devices are described. The GPS device includes a wireless receiver configured to receive satellite state data and satellite range measurements from a plurality of satellites, a communications interface in communication with a media device, and a position engine configured to calculate a geotag. The GPS device can be configured to receive satellite range measurements from one or more satellites at a first point in time when the satellite state data for a minimum number of the satellites is unavailable, and to calculate the satellite state data at that time using satellite state data received at a second, later point in time. The satellite state information at the first point in time is calculated using an algorithm to extrapolate the satellite state data back to the first point in time when the satellite range measurements were made. The GPS device can calculate a geotag using the calculated satellite state data at the first point in time and the corresponding satellite range measurements. | 05-03-2012 |
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| 20080307685 | CLOSURE MECHANISM FOR AN IDENTIFICATION MEDIUM ADAPTED FOR RECEIVING INDICIA FORMING MATERIAL AND DUAL CLOSURE MEANS - A closure mechanism receiving aperture presents a substantially contiguous, uninterrupted planar surface on a flexible medium, primarily for use with identification devices, i.e., wristbands. The aperture does not interrupt the printable area so that printer ink may be printed over the aperture without passing through. The inventive aperture also does not produce waster material or chads which can jam or foul-up a printer. An inventive wristband includes both snap closure and adhesive closure mechanisms that can be used at the same time. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080309065 | PRINTABLE MULTI-PART FORM - A multi-part form includes a wristband with related tags and labels. The tags are configured for mounting on the wristband after the wristband has been secured to a person of object to be identified. The multi-part form is also configured with a wristband portion separate from a plurality of utility groups, each of which is separate from the other, by a street devoid of media layer. The layers that comprise the multi-part form are preferably solvent resistant so as to make the identification products more durable and longer lasting. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20110146122 | CLOSURE MECHANISM FOR AN IDENTIFICATION MEDIUM ADAPTED FOR RECEIVING INDICIA FORMING MATERIAL AND DUAL CLOSURE MEANS - A closure mechanism receiving aperture presents a substantially contiguous, uninterrupted planar surface on a flexible medium, primarily for use with identification devices, i.e., wristbands. The aperture does not interrupt the printable area so that printer ink may be printed over the aperture without passing through. The inventive aperture also does not produce waster material or chads which can jam or foul-up a printer. An inventive wristband includes both snap closure and adhesive closure mechanisms that can be used at the same time. | 06-23-2011 |
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| 20110182542 | THRUST NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING WITH ISOLATING LAYER - A thrust needle bearing with an isolating layer has a cage with rollers, washers on which the rollers run, at least one of the washers is attached to the cage, backup surfaces fixed external to each of the washers and an isolating layer attached to at least one of the washers, which is interposed between the at least one of the washers and at least one of the backup surfaces of the bearing. The isolating layer is a layer of vibration-attenuating material. Alternatively, the isolating layer is a layer of material which has properties that prevent creep or sliding wear for at least one of the backup surfaces. The isolating layer is attached to the washers by bonding, use of adhesives or mechanical means. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110229067 | BEARING CAGES WITH HIGH SPEED FEATURES - The bearing cage with high speed features has a pocket with a first flange and a second flange which defines the outer boundaries of the pocket. The first flange and the second flange each have a plurality of inwardly directed protrusions facing each other. The protrusions are contactable at each end of rollers, which are arranged in the bearing cage. The protrusions can be dome shaped, creating a small area of contact between the rollers and protrusions. The point of contact between the rollers and the protrusions is at the center of the rollers, which reduces the relative speed between the ends of the pockets and the rollers. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110249929 | RADIAL BEARING CAGE WITH CONTACT FEATURE - The bearing cage has a first flange, a second flange, and a plurality of cage bars extending between the first flange and the second flange so as to form and define outer boundaries for a plurality of pockets. The first flange and the second flange are each bent inward toward the pocket and then extend parallel in a vertical direction, forming a contact surfaces. The contact surfaces are in contact at each end of the rollers arranged in the pocket. The contact surfaces of the bearing cage present a large contact area between the ends of the rollers and the ends of the pockets where there is a lubricant film. Also, the surface of the contact surfaces is smooth. | 10-13-2011 |
