Thermally insulated phase material cells

A memory cell structure and method for forming the same. The method includes forming a pore within a dielectric layer. The pore is formed over the center of an electrically conducting bottom electrode. The method includes depositing a thermally insulating layer along at least one sidewall of the pore. The thermally insulating layer isolates heat from phase change current to the volume of the pore. In one embodiment phase change material is deposited within the pore and the volume of the thermally insulating layer. In another embodiment a pore electrode is formed within the pore and the volume of the thermally insulating layer, with the phase change material being deposited above the pore electrode. The method also includes forming an electrically conducting top electrode above the phase change material.

Dynamic control of audio on a mobile device with respect to orientation of the mobile device

A method of optimizing audio performance of a mobile device. The method can include detecting an orientation of the mobile device. The method also can include, via a processor, responsive to the mobile device being oriented in a first orientation, dynamically selecting at least a first output audio transducer to output left channel audio signals and dynamically selecting at least a second output audio transducer to output right channel audio signals. The method further can include communicating the left channel audio signals to the first output audio transducer and communicating the right channel audio signals to the second output audio transducer.

Nirs device with optical wavelength and path length correction

A near infrared spectrometer and method for wavelength and path length correction are disclosed. The spectrometer includes a number of photodiodes that transmit broadband near infrared measurement light into the tissue and at least one broadband detector which measures the light signal transmitted through the tissue. A processor estimates chromophore concentrations through a comparison of measured light attenuation and modeled light attenuation. The light attenuation model utilizes a light path length distribution derived from a Monte Carlo model and accounts for the spectral shape of the light source as a function of temperature.

User interface adaptation based on detected user location

A device ( 102 ) detects when a user is in close physical proximity to the device, such as within a few feet of the device. While the user is in close physical proximity to the device, the device also detects the location of the user relative to the device, and optionally a speed at which the user is moving. The user interface presented by the device is adapted to the location of the user relative to the device and optionally the speed at which the user is moving, but without needing physical manipulation of the device by the user. The adaptation can include, for example, orienting content presented on a display of the device based on the location of the user relative to the device so that the content appears “upright” or “right side up” for the user to view given their location.

Uniform critical dimension size pore for pcram application

A memory cell and a method of making the same, that includes insulating material deposited on a substrate, a bottom electrode formed within the insulating material, a plurality of insulating layers deposited above the bottom electrode and at least one of which acts as an intermediate insulating layer. A via is defined in the insulating layers above the intermediate insulating layer. A channel is created for etch with a sacrificial spacer. A pore is defined in the intermediate insulating layer. All insulating layers above the intermediate insulating layer are removed, and the entirety of the remaining pore is filled with phase change material. An upper electrode is formed above the phase change material.

Method and Apparatus of Electronic Device for Abuse Detection and Notification

A method of an electronic device for abuse detection and notification is disclosed herewith. The method includes monitoring one or more parameters at the electronic device for one or more physical events, the parameter(s) being associated with one or more imagers. The method further includes identifying the physical event(s) at the electronic device by determining that each parameter exceeds a corresponding threshold value. Next, the method provides storing event data corresponding to the physical event(s), in which at least a portion of the event data is associated with the parameter(s). The method further includes generating a notification associated with the physical event(s).

Utilizing a trusted watcher device to report location status information

A method includes detecting a first computing device location transition from a first geographic region to a second geographic region and upon the detecting of the transition, selecting a trusted watcher computing device based on a favorable proximity to the first computing device and a trust protocol. The method further includes establishing a location determination approach of the first computing device that utilizes a location determining resource of the trusted watcher computing device. The method further includes initiating generation of the location synchronization information of the first computing device using the location determination approach and requesting that the trusted watcher computing device communicate the location synchronization information to a second computing device.

Content monitoring window for wearable electronic devices

Establishing a communication link between a wearable device having a first display screen and a mobile device having a second display screen. A movable content selection window is provided on the first screen. A user's selection of a position for the window is received. The selected position for the window is sent over the communication link. Image data is received from the mobile device that is associated with a position on the second display screen corresponding to the selected position of the window. The image data is displayed on the wearable device.

Catalytic Etch With Magnetic Direction Control

A material can be locally etched with arbitrary changes in the direction of the etch. A ferromagnetic-material-including catalytic particle is employed to etch the material. A wet etch chemical or a plasma condition can be employed in conjunction with the ferromagnetic-material-including catalytic particle to etch a material through a catalytic reaction between the catalytic particle and the material. During a catalytic etch process, a magnetic field is applied to the ferromagnetic-material-including catalytic particle to direct the movement of the particle to any direction, which is chosen so as to form a contiguous cavity having at least two cavity portions having different directions. The direction of the magnetic field can be controlled so as to form the contiguous cavity in a preplanned pattern, and each segment of the contiguous cavity can extend along an arbitrary direction.

Wearable Authentication Device

In embodiments, a wearable authentication device includes a fingerprint sensor to capture a fingerprint image that is used to authenticate a user to an associated device of the wearable authentication device. The wearable authentication device can also include a presence sensor, or a presence sensing mode of the fingerprint sensor, to periodically detect a presence of the user wearing the wearable authentication device, and presence data is communicated to the associated device to maintain operability of the associated device.

Communicating location tracking information based on a plurality of locating category options

A method includes obtaining a change indicator associated with location tracking communication from a first communication device to a second communication device regarding location information of the first communication device, where the location tracking communication is based on a variety of locating category options of a plurality of locating categories including location modality, locating function, and communication medium. The method further includes selecting, in response to the change indicator, a different first locating category option and determining whether the different first locating category option affects a selection of other locating category options. When the different first locating category option does not affect the selection of the other locating category options, the method further includes facilitating the location tracking communication from the first communication device to the second communication device based on the different first locating category option, a second locating category option, and a third locating category option.

Conceptual document analysis and characterization

Data files are received from data sources that include textual content. The data files are categorized using a taxonomy of categories, where each category has sample textual content that defines a concept for the category. The categorizing includes comparing the textual content of the data file with the sample textual content for the category. A file score is calculated for each data file to compare the degree of similarity between the defined concept of the category and a determined concept for the data file. Each data file is associated with the category if the file score is equal to or greater than a pre-determined minimum score for the category. A portion of the data file and/or file score is be provided.

Privacy Mode Detection And Response Over Voice Activated Interface

A portable electronic communication device includes a user input receiver, one or more user outputs, and a processor programmed to receive user input from the user input receiver and to determine based on the user input whether the user desires the device to enter a private mode. The device alters communications from the device via the one or more user outputs while in the private mode, and enters the private mode if the user input indicates that the user desires the device to enter the private mode. While in the private mode, the device may alter the manner in which it communicates to the user.

Liquid hydrocarbon fuels containing high molecular weight Mannich bases

Reaction products obtained from the Mannich condensation of high molecular weight alkyl-substituted hydroxy aromatic compounds, amines and aldehydes provide improved detergency in liquid hydrocarbon fuels. Optionally, a non-volatile hydrocarbon carrier fluid may be included.

Means for maintaining the substitutability of lng

Method for monitoring defect of photoreceptor surface in image processor

(57)【要約】 【課題】 複雑多機能化している複写機械において、光 受容体の不具合を容易にまた自動的に検知し効率的なト ラブルシューティングを実現する。 【解決手段】 不具合検出のためのテストの一つとして 光受容体パッチ均一性テスト１２８が実行される。この テストでは、黒色トナー領域被覆度(BTAC)センサによ り、光受容体面の全体について１．５mmごとにサンプル をとる。シーム検出アルゴリズムを使用し、シームサン プルを捨て、残りのサンプルから清浄ベルトの総合的均 一性を示す値を計算する。この値は基準値として使用す る。シームの位置は判っているので、各プロセス制御パ ッチの位置と、対応するＢＴＡＣ読み取り値を解析する ことができる。各パッチに対し平均と分散を求め基準値 と比較する。統計解析により、各位置の均一性を計算 し、基準値と比較する。均一性が許容レベルより低けれ ば、ベルトの取り替えをオペレータに通知する。

Mobile wire dispensing apparatus

A mobile wire dispensing apparatus for carrying and moving spools of wire to desired locations. The mobile wire dispensing apparatus includes a frame including tubullar members and also including connectors interconnecting said tubular members; and also includes wheels upon which the frame is mounted; and further includes handle members being connected to the frame; and also includes a support stand assembly being connected to the frame; and further includes wire-carrying spools being removably mounted to said frame.

Hyperthermia treatment system

Systems and methods are disclosed to control the temperature of an RF hyperthermia system with minimum overshoot and to improve safety by, among other things detecting a defective temperature sensor. Temperature overshoot may be minimized by compensating for the short-term temperature difference between the area being treated and the applicator delivering the RF energy. The RF energy may heat the tissue and then the tissue may transfer heat to the applicator sensor. The system may also adapt to various applicator sizes and shapes by modifying control loop coefficients based on initial probe response. The system may perform a plurality of test to determine proper operation and in response to a failure of these tests, the system may be locked in a “disable and return to factory” mode.

Photo-induced discharge for xerography

Rendering data according to a present schema from an origin response message

An apparatus and methodology are provided for obtaining data from a data source and providing the data to a data consumer, as well as for providing data from a data provider to an interface. The method provides for sending an origin request message to a data provider, receiving an origin response message having a presentation schema and data, and rendering the data to an interface by providing a presentation language representation of the data according to the presentation schema.

Modified overbased sulfonates and phenates

Disclosed are compositions of matter and a method for their manufacture, and lubricating oil compositions containing such compositions. The compositions of matter comprise the reaction product of basic compound comprising overbased metal sulfonate, phenate, or mixtures thereof, with acidic compound comprising organic carboxylic acid, organic carboxylic acid anhydride, phosphoric acid, phosphoric acid ester, thiophosphoric acid ester, or mixtures thereof.

Catheter assembly

A catheter assembly designed for long term or short term implantation in an animal body comprising a flexible tube of a biocompatible polymeric material in which plural electrical conductors are helically wound at a predetermined pitch with the conductors being laterally offset from one another and totally buried between the walls of the tube whereby many conductive signal paths can be established through the catheter without increasing its overall diameter. The inclusion of the helically wound conductors in the walls of the tube also allows the torque transfer, flexibility and structural properties to be tailored to fit a variety of applications. Such a catheter may be used as a cardiac pacer lead assembly or as an instrument for carrying out various diagnostic catheterization procedures.

Implantable intravenous cardiac stimulation system with pulse generator housing serving as optional additional electrode

A pulse generator housing for enclosing and containing pulse generator defibrillation circuitry. The housing is formed entirely of electrically conductive metal defining an electrically conductive outer surface which is connected to the pulse generator circuitry for delivering defibrillating energy to the heart. The pulse generator housing is implanted in the pectoral region proximate the heart with the conductive surface facing the heart. Regions of the conductive outer surface may be electrically isolated and dedicated for separately sensing and shocking. The outer surface may be coated with platinum. Additional coiled segment electrodes may extend from the housing and be electrically connected to the conductive outer surface so as to increase the effective conductive surface area. A sensor is provided to determine whether the housing is inside or outside a body of a patient to disconnect the pulse generator housing conductive surface from the pulse generator circuitry when the unit is outside the body of a patient.

Rapid densification of porous bodies (preforms) with high viscosity resins or pitches using a resin transfer molding process

A resin transfer molding (RTM) process is disclosed for rapidly filling a fibrous preform and/or a rigid, porous body with high viscosity resin or pitch. The process is suitable for impregnated multiple porous bodies stacked in a single mold. The process uses a fibrous preform or rigid porous body which is placed into a mold matching the desired part geometry. A resin is injected into the mold at temperature and pressure. After cooling, the infiltrated component is removed from the mold. The mold is constructed from two halves fitted to form at least one mold cavity. A gate fitted with a nozzle is set into one of the mold halves, and a valve admits resin or pitch into the gate area. Venting or vacuum can be applied to the mold. The mold is held in a hydraulic press and an extruder, optionally fitted with an accumulator, supplies molten resin or pitch to the mold.

Apparatus for mounting dental casts

A dental articulator adapted for supporting jigs having an extending screw which engages a female thread in a button embedded in the base of a stone dental cast as opposed to the conventional method of supporting such dental casts by means of plaster. The apparatus and method also provides a means by which the dental cast can be removed for further laboratory processing with the assurance that it can be removed and remounted in the articulator into the precise position and relationship of the initial mounting, and also provides a novel method for embedding a button into a dental cast by forming a cavity and pouring a cold setting material such as plastic into which a screw is inserted while the poured button is in the fluid form before final setting.

Stent-type defibrillation electrode structures

Implantable electrode structures for use in apparatus for applying electrical therapy to a patient's heart in the treatment of arrhythmias such as tachycardias and fibrillations of the heart are herein disclosed. The electrode structures are made in the form of expandable (or self-expanding) intravascular stents for insertion through the patient's vascular system to locations in or adjacent the heart. The electrode structures can be inserted into the great veins by insertion techniques used for intravascular stent applications and provide increased electrode surfaces for discharge of electrical energy through the heart in conjunction with other strategically placed electrodes. The wire filament of the stents may be evenly spaced to form a circumferential array or may be non-uniformly spaced to form an elliptical array.

High reliability electrochemical cell and electrode assembly therefor

An electrochemical cell and electrode assembly in which an alkali metal anode and a cathode assembly are wound together in a unidirectional winding having substantially straight sides such that the winding will fit into a prismatic cell. The anode and cathode are arranged in the winding to provide for even utilization of reactive material during cell discharge by placing cathode and anode material in close proximity throughout the electrode assembly in the proportions in which they are utilized. The winding also contributes to even utilization of reactive material by employing multiple tabs on the cathode assembly to ensure that cathode material is evenly utilized throughout the electrode assembly during cell discharge and also so that connections to the tabs are readily made.

Initiator-tightened compositions

Methods, devices, and user interfaces incorporating a touch sensor with a keypad

Disclosed are devices, user interfaces and methods thereof, that include a touch sensitive surface configured to receive user input, the touch sensitive surface collocated with at least a portion of the keypad and disposed proximal keycaps corresponding to the portion of the keypad. A track of a particular shape is superimposed on the keycaps of the portion of the keypad collocated with the touch sensitive surface, the particular shape of the track configured to direct user input along the touch sensitive surface. In one embodiment, the track is curved and the finger of a user may be guided along the track. For example, a tactile feature of the track may be a height difference between the track and the keycaps. In one embodiment, the particular shape of the track can be configured to direct user input to the touch sensitive surface for scrolling through a list displayed on the display.

Pneumatic autoinjector with automated mixing

A pneumatic autoinjector that, once activated, automatically mixes at least two components in a pre-filled chamber and then ejects the mixture in a manner suitable for medicament injection. The mixable components may be a dry/wet combination (e.g., powder and solvent), wet/wet combination (e.g., two pre-diluted medicaments), wet/gas combination (e.g., chemical A and gas B), or gas/gas combination. In some embodiments, autoinjectors made in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure may automatically perform a sequence comprising thorough medicament mixing (e.g., reconstitution of a dried medicament with solvent), an optional pause to enhance medicament dissolution or suspension, optional needle insertion into the patient (not required in needle-free embodiments), medicament injection into the patient, and optional needle retraction for safe storage.

Tank wheel assembly with wear resistant coating

The present disclosure relates to tank wheel assembly systems, methods, and apparatus. In one embodiment, a tank wheel assembly includes a first wheel and a second wheel. A first face of the first wheel faces a second face of the second wheel. A guide tunnel is defined by at least a portion of the first face and at least a portion of the second face. The guide tunnel has outer surfaces and is configured to receive a center guide of a tank tread. The guide tunnel and center guide at least partially maintain the tank tread of the tank wheel assembly. A wear resistant coating is located on at least a portion of the outer surfaces of the guide tunnel, restricts the center guide of the tank tread from abrading the outer surfaces of the guide tunnel, and has a thickness of at least about 0.025 inch.

Wear resistant transportation systems, methods, and apparatus

The present disclosure relates to wear resistant transportation systems, methods, and apparatus. In one embodiment, a system includes a contact device, a conductor bar, and a mobile unit. The contact device is coupled to the mobile unit and in electrical communication with both the conductor bar and the mobile unit. The contact device is configured to travel across, and is in contact with, the conductor bar coincidental to movement of the mobile unit. A thin, conductive wear resistant coating is located on an outer surface of at least one of the conductor bar and contact device. The thin, conductive wear resistant coating restricts abrading of the outer surface of at least one of the conductor bar and the contact device.

Passive acoustic power spectra to monitor and control processing

A process is disclosed for the detection and measurement of wall coke at a specific location in a fluid bed coker through the measurement of the vibrations of the external shell of the coker at that location.

Passive acoustic power spectra to monitor and control processing

A process for the detection and measurement of wall coke at a specific location in a fluid bed coker through the measurement of the vibrations of the external shell of the coker at the location.

Subcutaneous defibrillation electrodes

Implantable electrodes for defibrillation are formed of pluralities of electrode segments. Each of the segments is relatively long and narrow. The electrode segments can be parallel and spaced apart from one another a distance at least ten times the nominal width, with one end of each segment mounted to a transverse distal portion of an electrically conductive lead coupling the electrode to a defibrillation pulse generator. Alternatively, segments can branch or radiate outwardly from a common junction. In yet another arrangement, electrode segments are portions of a single conductive path at the distal end of a lead from a pulse generator, arranged in either a spiral configuration or a serpentine configuration which can align electrode segments side by side, parallel and spaced apart. The electrode segments can be formed of composite conductors in the form of titanium ribbons or wires with a sputtered outer layer of platinum, or a silver core in a stainless steel tube, with a platinum layer formed onto the tube. The electrodes are highly compliant yet can provide large effective areas for defibrillation, enabling a transthoracic pulsing arrangement of two electrodes on opposite sides of the heart, implanted subcutaneously outside of the thoracic region.

Unitary intravascular defibrillating catheter with bipolar sensing

A unitary intravascular defibrillating catheter includes distal and proximal spring electrodes, displaced to such distance from one another that defibrillating shock is effected through a field including the interventricular septum and left ventricular free wall. In one embodiment of this catheter, the proximal electrode is placed in the region of the subclavian vein. Alternatively, it may be placed in the region of the third through seventh intercostal space. A unitary catheter is also described which includes an intermediate electrode, placed between distal and proximal electrodes. Selection of placement of electrodes either in the superior vena cava or in the region of the subclavian vein is medically indicated by physiological conditions of the individual patient. The cardioversion system further includes a unipolar or bipolar sensing circuit with at least one sensing electrode, and a cardioversion/defibrillation circuit with either two or three spaced apart spring electrodes. The sensing electrodes are spaced apart from one another, but they are kept sufficiently close to one another for isolated, localized R-wave sensing. The sensing electrodes further are positioned remotely of the cardioversion/defibrillation electrodes, to avoid post-shock abnormalities which otherwise would interfere with a timely R-wave sensing, and to substantially prevent the discharge of an unnecessary cardioversion pulse after return of the heart to normal cardiac rhythm.

Subcutaneous shunted coil electrode

A body implantable cardioversion/defibrillation device includes an electrically conductive lead, three lead extensions coupled to the lead through a junction body, and an electrode array consisting of three electrodes, one electrode being coupled to each of the lead extensions. Each electrode has several separate electrically conductive paths, including a primary conductor in the form of a helically wound coil, and a linear shunt conductor in the form of a cable surrounded by the primary coil. The shunt cable is a composite, including a DBS core surrounded by an insulative coating. A dielectric sheath surrounds the shunt cable, preventing the cable from contacting the primary coil and isolating the shunt cable from contact with body tissue or body fluids. At each end of each electrode is a connector structure including a shunt connector attached to an end of the shunt cable, and an outer coil connector surrounding an end of the primary coil and the shunt connector. Both connectors are crimped to maintain the electrical and mechanical coupling. The junction body includes an electrically conductive plate having several bores directed inwardly into the plate. A thin wall portion on one side of each bore can be crimped following insertion of each lead or lead extension, to secure the electrical and mechanical connection.

Electrochemical cell

(57)【要約】 【目的】 一次リチウム電池等の電気化学的電池の信頼 性と放電率を高める。 【構成】 直線状の側面を有するようにアルカリ金属負 極と正極アセンブリを一緒に同一方向に巻いてなる巻回 体１２０を、絶縁ケースライナー２１０を介在させて小 柱状のケース２２０内に収納する。複数の負極コネクタ ータブ２０及び正極コネクタータブ７０を設け、活物質 を有効に利用できるようにする。

Aeroplane

Expansion joint cover device

(57)【要約】 （修正有） 【課題】建物構造の相対的な動きの比較的に広い範囲に わたって、カバー部材を膨張ギャップの横方向の中央に 維持することができる膨張継手カバー装置を提供する。 【解決手段】カバー部材１０は、弾性センタリング装置 によってギャップＧの中央に保持される。弾性センタリ ング装置は、建物部材とカバー部材との間に結合されて おり、第１の建物部材Ｓ １ とカバー部材１０との間に斜 めに結合された、複数の第１の張力のかかった伸縮性の セグメント１２ａ，１２ｂ，１２ｃ，１２ｄと、第２の 建物部材Ｓ ２ とカバー部材１０との間に斜めに結合され た、複数の第２の張力のかかった伸縮性のセグメント１ ４ａ，１４ｂ，１４ｃ，１４ｄとを備えている。張力の かかったセグメントをギャップの軸線に対して斜めに配 することで、それらは比較的長くて、ギャップの開いた 及び閉じた状態の間での比較的大きな動きの範囲にわた り、十分なセンタリング力を提供できる。

Method for production of methanol

Radio device with radio shielding and method of manufacture

A radio device such as a radio modem having a radio shielding receptacle (10) with a base (16) and first and second sides (40, 42) and having side walls (14). A first circuit board (e.g. radio frequency circuit board (20)) is mounted in the receptacle between the side walls, extending across the first side of the base. A second circuit board (e.g. logic circuit board (22)) is mounted across the second side of the base such that the base of the receptacle separates the first and second circuit boards. A radio shielding housing (top assembly cover (26) and bottom cover (38)) surrounds the receptacle and the first and second circuit boards. In an aspect of the invention the device is dimensioned to conform to a Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard and has an antenna connection (76). An elongate recess (74) extends between the two sides of the housing and the antenna connection is mounted within the recess.

Diaphragm pump, diaphragm, retaining flap and air valve for this pump

L'invention concerne une pompe à diaphragme double conçue pour être moulée presque entièrement en matière plastique. Elle comporte des clapets de retenue 28 auxquels on peut accéder de l'extérieur par dévissage d'un bouchon 50 sans qu'il soit nécessaire de démonter l'ensemble de la pompe. Domaine d'application : pompes de transfert de fluides, par exemple à partir de bidons ou de grands réservoirs vers d'autres emplacements, etc.

Retention valve for diaphragm pump

The invention relates to a retention valve which can be maintained from the outside and which is associated with a pump. It comprises a first passage 30 ending at a first end at an external opening, a seat 34 arranged in the first passage, a second passage intersecting the first passage between the said end and the seat, a plug 50 housed removably in the first passage in immediate proximity to the said end, a retaining ball 40 housed in the first passage between the plug and the seat, and means 48 intended to retain the ball in the first passage so that the seat, the ball and the retaining means can be withdrawn from the first passage by passing via the said end. Field of application: manufacture of pumps of low price which are easy to maintain.

DIAPHRAGM PUMP, DIAPHRAGM, RETAINING VALVE, AND AIR VALVE FOR SUCH PUMP

SUCTION ROLLER FOR CARRYING A BELT

CE ROULEAU COMPORTE UN CYLINDRE 10 MONTE ROTATIF PAR DES TOURILLONS 11 DANS DES FLASQUES 13. LA SURFACE EXTERIEURE DU CYLINDRE PRESENTE, TOUT AUTOUR, DES RAINURES AXIALES 14 QUI SONT CHACUNE COUVERTES PAR UNE BARRETTE ENCASTREE 15 PERMEABLE A L'AIR, EN METAL FRITTE PAR EXEMPLE. UN CERTAIN NOMBRE DE RAINURES 14 D'UNE ZONE DETERMINEE DU CYLINDRE COMMUNIQUE EN PERMANENCE AVEC UNE SOURCE DE DEPRESSION A TRAVERS LES TROUS D'UNE PLAQUE D'USURE TOURNANTE 17 ET UNE LUMIERE D'ASPIRATION 28 D'UN ANNEAU DISTRIBUTEUR FIXE 21 A CHAQUE EXTREMITE DU ROULEAU POUR PLAQUER UNE BANDE CONTRE CETTE ZONE, DE MANIERE A EVITER SON GLISSEMENT, APPLIQUER UNE TENSION A LA BANDE ETOU AJUSTER SA VITESSE DE DEFILEMENT. THIS ROLLER INCLUDES A CYLINDER 10 ROTATED BY DOWELS 11 IN THE FLANGES 13. THE EXTERNAL SURFACE OF THE CYLINDER HAS, ALL AROUND, AXIAL GROOVES 14 WHICH ARE EACH COVERED BY A RECESSED BAR 15 ALLOWED TO AIR, IN METAL FRITTED BY EXAMPLE. A CERTAIN NUMBER OF GROOVES 14 FROM A DETERMINED ZONE OF THE CYLINDER PERMANENTLY COMMUNICATES WITH A SOURCE OF VACUUM THROUGH THE HOLES OF A ROTATING WEAR PLATE 17 AND A SUCTION LIGHT 28 FROM A FIXED DISPENSER RING 21 TO EACH END OF THE ROLLER TO PLACE A BAND AGAINST THIS AREA, SO AS TO AVOID ITS SLIPPING, APPLY TENSION TO THE BAND AND OR ADJUST ITS SCROLLING SPEED.

DEVICE FOR FACILITATING THE INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF A SOFTWARE OF A PERSONALIZED COMPUTER SYSTEM

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INSTALLING AND TESTING SOFTWARE ON A CUSTOM COMPUTER SYSTEM

La présente invention concerne un procédé d'installation et/ ou d'essai de logiciel dans un système d'ordinateur personnalisé, qui comporte la lecture d'une pluralité de descripteurs de constituant dans un fichier pouvant être lu par ordinateur. Au moins un descripteur de constituant décrit un constituant respectif du système d'ordinateur. Une pluralité d'étapes est récupérée dans une base de données, au moins une étape étant associée à un descripteur de constituant respectif. Une étape comporte aussi un numéro de séquence respectif. La pluralité d'étapes est séquencée dans un ordre prédéterminé fonction des numéros de séquence pour fournir une séquence d'étapes. La séquence d'étapes comporte des instructions pour installer et/ ou tester un logiciel dans le système d'ordinateur. The present invention relates to a method of installing and / or testing software in a custom computer system, which includes reading a plurality of constituent descriptors from a computer readable file. At least one constituent descriptor describes a respective constituent of the computer system. A plurality of steps is retrieved from a database, at least one step being associated with a respective constituent descriptor. A step also has a respective sequence number. The plurality of steps are sequenced in a predetermined order based on the sequence numbers to provide a sequence of steps. The sequence of steps includes instructions for installing and / or testing software in the computer system.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TESTING COMPUTERS IN MANUFACTURE USING STATUS AND ATTRIBUTE INFORMATION

La présente invention concerne un dispositif d'essai d'ordinateur comportant un banc d'essai (10) ayant plusieurs cellules (12). Un élément de réseau (18) validé par un protocole d'administration à distance de réseau est agencé adjacent au banc d'essai. L'élément de réseau comporte plusieurs ports (P). Des câbles fournissent une interconnexion entre un port respectif et une cellule respective. Un moniteur (R) est relié à un port de l'élément de réseau et est aussi relié à une base de données (DB) de banc d'essai. Un affichage situé sur un écran du moniteur fournit une représentation visuelle de l'occupation de chaque cellule. The present invention relates to a computer test device comprising a test bench (10) having a plurality of cells (12). A network element (18) validated by a remote network administration protocol is arranged adjacent to the test bench. The network element has several ports (P). Cables provide an interconnection between a respective port and a respective cell. A monitor (R) is connected to a network element port and is also connected to a test bench database (DB). A display located on a monitor screen provides a visual representation of the occupancy of each cell.

DEVICE FOR FACILITATING THE INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF SOFTWARE OF A CUSTOM COMPUTER SYSTEM

La présente invention concerne un dispositif d'installation de logiciel dans un ordinateur comportant une table d'étapes (102) et une table de constituants (108). La table d'étapes contient un jeu d'étapes d'installation de logiciel partagé parmi différents constituants de pratiquement tous les systèmes d'ordinateur fabriqués. La table de constituants contient un jeu de pratiquement tous les constituants possibles inclus dans les ordinateurs fabriqués. L'ordinateur correspond à une famille d'ordinateurs et le dispositif comporte de plus une table relationnelle étapes-famille (106), une table relationnelle constituant-étapes (114) et une table relationnelle constituants-famille (112). La table relationnelle étapes-famille (106) identifie la relation existant entre un ensemble d'étapes d'installation de logiciel et chaque famille. La table relationnelle constituants-famille (112) identifie la relation existant entre une famille et l'ensemble de constituants. La table relationnelle constituant-étapes (114) identifie la relation existant entre un constituant et un ensemble d'étapes d'installation de logiciel approprié au constituant correspondant. The present invention relates to a device for installing software in a computer comprising a step table (102) and a component table (108). The step table contains a set of software installation steps shared among different constituents of virtually all computer systems manufactured. The Component Table contains a set of virtually all possible components included in manufactured computers. The computer corresponds to a family of computers and the device further includes a step-family relational table (106), a constituent-step relational table (114) and a constituent-family relational table (112). The step-family relational table (106) identifies the relationship between a set of software installation steps and each family. The constituent-family relational table (112) ...

Statistical method and apparatus for monitoring parameters in an electric power distribution system

Dynamic thresholds statistically derived are used to define normal conditions at a specific site in an electric power distribution system. High and low and/or caution and alarm thresholds for various parameters are generated as multiples of the standard deviation of the long-term average of measured values calculated from samples gathered over repetitive intervals, such as ten minutes. Weekly averages are used until sufficient data has been gathered to maintain a running one year average.

Refrigerating apparatus

Airfoil

Power box

An integrated generator, compressor and welding power supply (10). The lower portion (10c) of the housing is sized to fit between the wheel wells of a pickup truck bed, while an upper housing portion (10a, 10b) is sized to extend over at least one bed wall. The position of the upper housing portions may be changed either vertically or horizontally. The lower housing portion includes feet (18a) extending downwardly therefrom, to suspend a bottom side of the lower housing above the floor of the truck bed. The lower portion contains an internal combustion engine (40), an alternator (42), and electrically driven compressors (48, 50). Ducting and baffles facilitate air flow and cooling in this portion. A fuel tank (10a) and a control panel are positioned in the upper housing portions. Engine controls and connections are all available on the outside of the unit at the control panel, for ready access.

Procedure for diagnosing outline for breast and ovarian cancer

Conceptual document analysis and characterization

Data files are received from data sources that include textual content. The data files are categorized using a taxonomy of categories, where each category has sample textual content that defines a concept for the category. The categorizing includes comparing the textual content of the data file with the sample textual content for the category. A file score is calculated for each data file to compare the degree of similarity between the defined concept of the category and a determined concept for the data file. Each data file is associated with the category if the file score is equal to or greater than a pre-determined minimum score for the category. A portion of the data file and/or file score is be provided.

Procedure for diagnosing breast and ovarian cancer predisposition

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Unitary intravascular defibrillating catheter with separate bipolar sensing

A cardioversion system includes a bipolar sensing circuit with two sensing electrodes, and a cardioversion circuit with two spaced apart spring electrodes. The sensing electrodes are spaced apart from one another but kept sufficiently close to one another for isolated, localized R-wave sensing. The sensing electrodes further are positioned remotely of the cardioversion electrodes, to avoid post-shock abnormalities which otherwise would interfere with a timely R-wave sensing, to substantially prevent the discharge of an unnecessary cardioversion pulse after return of the heart to normal cardiac rhythm. One preferred version of the system is a unitary catheter including a distal tip electrode and ring electrode as the sensing electrodes, and tow substantially larger, more proximal spring electrodes for defibrillation. Alternatively, the defibrillation electrodes and the sensing electrodes can be provided on two separate catheters. Yet another alternative involves providing one or more patch electrodes as defibrillation electrodes.

METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING A PREDISPOSITION FOR CANCER OF BREAST AND OVARY

Insertion and tunneling tool for a subcutaneous wire patch electrode

A tool for subcutaneously implanting a subcutaneous electrode comprising several wire patch electrode segments by way of a single surgical incision. The tunneling tool comprises a stylet and a peel-away sheath. The tunneling tool is inserted into an incision, in a direction which corresponds to the desired placement of an electrode segment. Once the tunneling tool reaches a desired position, the stylet is withdrawn, thereby revealing the interior of the peel-away sheath and a resulting subcutaneous tunnel. The corresponding electrode segment is then inserted into this subcutaneous tunnel, and subsequently implanted in the patient. The implantation procedure is then repeated as many times as is necessary, using the same incision, until all the electrode segments for the particular electrode configuration have been implanted. In addition, the tunneling tool can be adapted to conform to varying electrode segment sizes, which thereby allows the tool to conform to the varying needs of each individual patient. As an even further feature, the tunneling tool can be constructed in a curved configuration to facilitate electrode implantation in the lateral thoracic region of the body.

Gas burner assemblies, methods for assembling, and gas fired appliances employing same

A gas burner assembly includes in one embodiment a top plate having at least one port for discharging fuel and a downwardly-depending, peripheral edge having a plurality of spaced-apart slots, and a bottom base having a peripheral edge disposed within the downwardly-depending peripheral edge of the top plate. A gasket is disposed between the base and the plate. A venturi tube is attached to the base with a tube holder. The plate is attachable to the base by displacing and/or expanding a portion of the downwardly-depending, peripheral edge adjacent the slots to form a plurality of spaced-apart, inwardly-extending tabs disposed under the peripheral edge of the base. Methods for assembling and gas fired appliances employing gas burner assemblies are also disclosed. Further, attachment means and methods for attaching a first member to a second member using such displaceable and/or expandable tabs are also disclosed.

Button cell storage and merchandising package

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A storage and merchandising package for button cells in which the cells are adhesively held against a backing mate-rial which, in the preferred embodiment, for Zinc-Air cells, has preferential barrier properties to extend the shelf-life of the cells. The package includes an openable cover which surrounds the cells to prevent accidental shorting or physical dislodgment thereof and which may also carry instructions as well as product or company identifying indicia thereon to enhance the sales ap-peal of the package and also serve as a product locator. The package may also be formed of absorbent material or material im-pregnated with an electrolyte neutralizing agent to prevent elec-trolyte leaking from the cells from damaging adjacent packages.

Meter apparatus and method for phase angle compensation employing linear interpolation of digital signals

A method compensates for phase differences between sampled values of first and second AC waveforms. The method employs a phase angle compensation factor and sequentially samples a plurality of values of each of the waveforms. For a positive compensation factor, second sampled values are adjusted to correspond with first sampled values by employing, for a corresponding second sampled value, a preceding second sampled value plus the product of: (i) the compensation factor and (ii) the difference between the corresponding second sampled value and the preceding second sampled value. Alternatively, for a negative compensation factor, the second sampled values are adjusted by employing, for the corresponding second sampled value, the preceding second sampled value minus the product of: (i) the sum of one plus the compensation factor and (ii) the difference between the preceding second sampled value and the second sampled value preceding the preceding second sampled value.

Determining the size of a document by calibrating a closure.

Multi-cell power supply

ABSTRACT The present invention relates to a portable electrical power source comprising housing means adapted to fit within a cell cavity of a battery-powered device, said housing means having positive and negative electrical contact means adapted to form electrical connection with corresponding positive and negative contact means of said device; a plurality of button cells disposed within said housing means, at least one of said button cells being electrically connected to said contact means and at least 50 percent of said button cells being insulated from any electrical connection to said contact means.

Plural channel analog-to-digital converter, method and meter employing an input channel with a predetermined direct current bias

A meter for power lines includes first input channels having AC signals with DC values of about zero. A second input channel has an analog output with a predetermined non-zero DC bias value. Plural biasing and scaling circuits input the AC signals and output corresponding analog outputs. Plural analog-to-digital converters input the corresponding analog outputs and output corresponding digital values. A serial output circuit serially communicates the corresponding digital values for a first set of A/D conversions before serially communicating digital values for a subsequent second set of conversions without providing any synchronization of the corresponding digital values for both the first and second sets of conversions. A serial input circuit serially receives the serially communicated digital values and saves the same in a memory. A processor averages the digital values for the channels and determines whether only the average associated with the second channel has the DC bias value.

Fluid separator

Apparatus for harmonic analysis of waveforms in an ac electrical system

A monitor for an ac electrical system generates on-line a display presenting the values, either in magnitude or as a percent of the fundamental, of 50 harmonics of any of the currents and voltages in the system. The display also includes the phase angle of each harmonic relative to a reference waveform, which is preferably phase A-B voltage or phase A to neutral voltage.

CMP polishing pad backside modifications for advantageous polishing results

A polishing pad and method of polishing with a chemical mechanical planarization apparatus includes providing a bulk polishing pad material having a front polishing surface side and a back side. The polishing pad further includes a polishing pad wear indicator for indicating a polishing pad wear during a life cycle of the polishing pad. The polishing pad wear indicator is formed on the back side of the bulk polishing pad material.

Self-aligned in-contact phase change memory device

A memory cell and a method of making the same. An insulating material is deposited on a substrate. A via is produced in the substrate and a conductive lower block is disposed within the via. A step spacer comprised of insulating material is disposed in the via above the conductive lower block. Phase change material is disposed above the conductive lower block and bound within the step spacer. A conductive upper block comprised of conductive material is formed over the phase change material.

Multiple grain rocket for propelling underwater torpedoes

Body implantable defibrillation system

Implantable electrodes for defibrillation are formed of pluralities of electrode segments. Each of the segments is relatively long and narrow. The electrode segments can be parallel and spaced apart from one another a distance at least ten times the nominal width, with one end of each segment mounted to a transverse distal portion of an electrically conductive lead coupling the electrode to a defibrillation pulse generator. Alternatively, segments can branch or radiate outwardly from a common junction. In yet another arrangement, electrode segments are portions of a single conductive path at the distal end of a lead from a pulse generator, arranged in either a spiral configuration or a serpentine configuration which can align electrode segments side by side, parallel and spaced apart. The electrode segments can be formed of composite conductors in the form of titanium ribbons or wires with a sputtered outer layer of platinum, or a silver core in a stainless steel tube, with a platinum layer formed onto the tube. The electrodes are highly compliant yet can provide large effective areas for defibrillation, enabling a transthoracic pulsing arrangement of two electrodes on opposite sides of the heart, implanted subcutaneously outside of the thoracic region.

Controlled discharge defibrillation electrode

A defibrillation electrode for implantation on or about the heart and for connection to a defibrillation system. The electrode comprises a plurality of electrically conductive elements spaced apart and electrically connected together, thus, increasing the number of discharging edges on the electrode. In a first embodiment, the electrode comprises a plurality of concentric conductive rings electrically connected together. In a second embodiment, the electrode comprises a plurality of conductive planar elements electrically connected together in a generally puzzle-like configuration. In a third embodiment, the electrode comprises electrically conductive wires wrapped around the length of a cardiac catheter. In a fourth embodiment, electrically conductive wires are concentrically spiralled into a spiral patch configuration. In a fifth specific embodiment, a plurality of electrically isolated active sites are provided on the distal portion of an endocardial catheter. In all of the above embodiments, the electrical discharge of energy from the electrode to the heart surface favors the conductive edges of the electrically conductive and connected components of the electrodes. Therefore, by increasing the number of conductive edges, a more uniform distribution of energy is delivered to the heart. Furthermore, each of the electrode configurations may be constructed without an insulative backing to further increase the efficiency of discharge.

Method and apparatus for locating and holding a flange

Apparatus for locating and grasping a flange include a plurality of clamp arms that move from an unclamped position to a clamped position, clamping the flange to the upper surface of a support platform. A plurality of pins are adapted to move upwardly into flange holes within the flange for positioning the flange during the clamping action. The locating and the clamping of the flange to the upper surface of the support platform are accomplished by a single pusher rod that is connected to both the pins and the clamps. The method comprises using a single pusher rod connected to both the pins and the clamps for locating and clamping the flange to the upper surface of a platform.

Fire resistant systems, methods and apparatus

The present disclosure relates to fire-resistant systems, methods, and apparatus. In one embodiment, a fire-resistant system includes a fire-resistant panel and a protected material coupled to the fire-resistant panel. The fire-resistant panel includes a passive layer and a back layer. The passive layer comprises a phyllosilicate material. The back layer comprises an inorganic material and may be coupled to the passive layer. Optionally, the fire-resistant panel may include a secondary layer comprising a functional material, where the functional material comprises one of a phase change material or an endothermic material.

PROCEDURE FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF OPTIC VARIABLE THIN FILM FLAGS

Digital-based medical devices

A medical device includes a housing, an imaging system having an electronic imager, an illumination system having at least one light source and an optional display in which the optical system includes a focusing mechanism. In one version, the focusing mechanism includes an optical focusing element such as at least one liquid lens assembly, to enable dynamic focusing and in another version a peripheral device is attached to the housing, the peripheral device having the electronic imager, display and processing logic.

Test method for software installed and order programmed computer system

(57)【要約】 【課題】 本発明は、顧客へ出荷する前に多数のコンピ ュータシステムの選択されたものに対して所定のソフト ウェアを容易にインストールできる方法を提供すること を目的とする。 【解決手段】 コンピュータの読取り可能なファイルか らステップ510 で複数の構成要素記述子を読取り、構成 要素記述子はコンピュータシステムのそれぞれの構成要 素を記述しており、データベースからそれぞれ構成要素 記述子に関連されてそれぞれシーケンス番号を含んでい る複数のステップを読取り（ステップ550)、シーケンス 番号にしたがって予め定められた順序で複数のステップ を配列してステップシーケンスを行い（ステップ570)、 ステップシーケンスはコンピュータシステムにおいてソ フトウェアをインストールするための命令を含んでいる ことを特徴とする。

Barrier film with high colorless transparency and process for its production

Apparatus for waveform disturbance monitoring for an electric power system

A monitor/analyzer for an alternating current (AC) electrical system responds to power line disturbances by generating a trigger signal when a change in voltage with respect to time electrical parameter is greater than a programmed threshold. The monitor/analyser includes a sensor for sensing an AC waveform in the electrical system, an analog-to-digital converter for sampling the AC waveform, and a microcomputer. Firmware of the microcomputer cooperates with the A/D converterand provides a plurality of digital samples of the AC waveform for each of some of its AC cycles. The firmware generates each of plural dV/dt parameters of the AC waveform from a corresponding adjacent pair of the digital samples within one of the waveform's AC cycles. A trigger signal is generated when one of the dV/dt parameters is greater than the programmed threshold. The digital samples of the AC waveform before and after the power line disturbance are captured and output to a display in response to the trigger signal.

Ball bearing core adapter

A core adapter for supporting a tubular core on a mandrel has a cylindrical body supported on the mandrel by a plurality of ball bearings. The core is secured to the body and the bearings are maintained under axial stress to control the slippage between the body and the mandrel as a tape is wound on the core.

Drivetrain overload protection for work vehicles using power boost

Overload protection systems and methods are provided for controlling the amount of energy delivered to the drivetrain of work vehicles including axles, transmission, and other components thereof including for vehicles using power boost. A sensor in operative communication with a primary power equipment unit driving a transmission of a work vehicle generates a torque signal representative of torque delivered to the transmission by the primary power equipment unit. The overload protection method and system uses the torque signal to control the torque delivered to the transmission of a work vehicle by the primary power equipment unit.

Irfpa roic with dual tdm reset integrators and sub-frame averaging functions per unit cell

A unit cell (10) of a readout integrated circuit is constructed and operated so as to temporally align an image obtained in a first spectral band with a an image obtained in a second spectral band. A method operates, during a frame period, to sub-frame average a first signal detected in the first spectral band by a multi- spectral detector (12), to sub-frame average a first signal detected in the second spectral band by the multi-spectral detector, and to sub-frame average a second signal detected in the first spectral band by the multi-spectral detector. The method then reads out the sub-frame averaged signals for each spectral band. The sub-frame averaged may be read out simultaneously from the unit cell. When sub-frame averaging the first and second signals in the first spectral band the method performs a plurality of consecutive sub-integrations and stores the result of each sub-integration on a first sub-frame averaging capacitance, and when sub-frame averaging the first signal of the second spectral band the method performs a single integration of the second signal, and stores the result of the integration on a second sub-frame averaging capacitance. The first spectral band may Correspond to long wavelength infrared radiation (L WIR), and the second spectral band may correspond to medium wavelength infrared radiation (MWIR).

Coated vehicle wheel and method

Metallized implantable cardiac electrode

An implantable cardiac electrode includes a flexible polymeric substrate, a metallized surface layer of the polymeric substrate forming one or more electrically conductive regions on the surface of the polymeric substrate, and one or more insulated conductors connecting the electrically conductive regions to leads, the leads being connected to a cardiac monitoring and pulse generating system. In one embodiment, the electrically conductive region forms a band on the outer surface of a polymeric tube and is electrically connected to a conductor embedded in the tube. In another embodiment, the electrically conductive region forms a desired configuration on a planar surface of the polymeric substrate; such as a concentric ring or spiral patch configuration. In these and other embodiments, the metallized surface layer includes a surface layer of the polymeric substrate that is impregnated with a metal such that a conductive region is formed in the surface of the otherwise insulative polymeric substrate.

Electronic apparatus and enclosure employing substantially co-planar portions with mating crenellations

An electronic apparatus, such as a meter, includes an enclosure having a first housing portion with an opening and a second front plate portion. Meter circuitry is mounted within the enclosure. The second front plate portion mates with the first housing portion within the opening and forms an interface joint. The housing and front plate portions are at least substantially co-planar proximate the interface joint and include a plurality of mating crenellations. These mating crenellation, such as serrations, reduce electromagnetic interference radiation to or from the enclosure when the housing and front plate portions are mated together.

High speed dominant mode bus for differential signals

A bus circuit for implementing a high speed dominant logic bus for a differential signal. The bus circuit is useful in a communication network having a plurality of multi-port nodes that are coupled by point-to-point links that communicate differential signals. Each port in the node includes a bus driver that receives the differential signal received at the port. The bus driver supplies a differential current signal to a first bus. A terminator circuit is coupled to the first differential bus, to receive the differential current signals supplied from the ports. The terminator circuit, responsive to the differential current signal, outputs a differential voltage signal indicative of either a dominant state or a non-dominant state to a second differential bus, which is coupled to the plurality of ports for transmission. A biasing circuit for the bus drivers allows operation at low voltages, and furthermore insures that the zero crossing of crossing of the differential voltage signal on the second differential bus.

Electronic apparatus and enclosure employing substantially co-planar portions with mating crenellations

An electronic apparatus, such as a meter, includes an enclosure having a first housing portion with an opening and a second front plate portion. Meter circuitry is mounted within the enclosure. The second front plate portion mates with the first housing portion within the opening and forms an interface joint. The housing and front plate portions are at least substantially co-planar proximate the interface joint and include a plurality of mating crenellations. These mating crenellation, such as serrations, reduce electromagnetic interference radiation to or from the enclosure when the housing and front plate portions are mated together.

Stent-type defibrillation electrode structures

Implantable electrode structures for use in apparatus for applying electrical therapy to a patient's heart in the treatment of arrhythmias such as tachycardias and fibrillations of the heart are herein disclosed. The electrode structures are made in the form of expandable (or self-expanding) intravascular stents for insertion through the patient's vascular system to locations in or adjacent the heart. The electrode structures can be inserted into the great veins by insertion techniques used for intravascular stent applications and provide increased electrode surfaces for discharge of electrical energy through the heart in conjunction with other strategically placed electrodes. The wire filament of the stents may be evenly spaced to form a circumferential array or may be non-uniformly spaced to form an elliptical array.

Metallurgically bonded wear resistant texture coatings for aluminum alloys and metal matrix composite electrode for producing same

A protective coating for aluminum alloys, electrode for producing same and a coating process using the welding electrode. The protective coating and electrode comprise a composite consisting essentially of alumina particles in a matrix, wherein the matrix is a metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. The alumina particles consist of aluminum oxide in powder form. The coating process using the welding electrode above comprises the steps of: electro-spark depositing a composite on to a substrate, wherein the composite consists essentially of alumina particles in a matrix, wherein the matrix is a metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. The substrate herein is an aluminum alloy. The coatings involve only aluminum and aluminum compounds, thereby intermetallic compound formation and galvanic corrosion of the coating-substrate materials system is avoided.

Composite reflective flake based pigments, method for their preparation and colorant comprising them

Pump assembly

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TESTING COMPUTERS IN MANUFACTURE USING STATUS AND ATTRIBUTE INFORMATION

A test device for a computer system includes a burn rack including a plurality of workcells. A simple network management protocol enabled network device is provided adjacent the burn rack. The network device includes a plurality of ports. Cables provide an interconnection between a respective port and a respective workcell. A monitor is connected to a port of the network device and is also connected to a burn rack database. A display on a screen of the monitor provides a visual occupancy representation of each workcell.

Wireless communication device responsive to orientation and movement

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Rapid densification of porous bodies (preforms) with high viscosity resins or pitches using a resin transfer molding process

A resin transfer molding (RTM) process is disclosed for rapidly filling a fibrous preform and/or a rigid, porous body with high viscosity resin or pitch. The process is suitable for impregnated multiple porous bodies stacked in a single mold. The process uses a fibrous preform or rigid porous body which is placed into a mold matching the desired part geometry. A resin is injected into the mold at temperature and pressure. After cooling, the infiltrated component is removed from the mold. The mold is constructed from two halves fitted to form at least one mold cavity. A gate fitted with a nozzle is set into one of the mold halves, and a valve admits resin or pitch into the gate area. Venting or vacuum can be applied to the mold. The mold is held in a hydraulic press and an extruder, optionally fitted with an accumulator, supplies molten resin or pitch to the mold.

Implantable Conformal Coil Patch Electrode with Multiple Conductive Elements for Cardioversion and Defibrillation

Body-implantable leads with open, unbacked (uninsulated) electrode structures having electrical discharge surfaces formed by conductive elements, such as mesh and braid, and preferably coils. The electrode structures can be classified by pattern: (1) loops, (2) linear arrays and (3) radial arrays. The electrodes are located on or near the epicardial surface of the right and left heart.

Structured surfaces that exhibit color by rotation

An optically variable device is disclosed having a substrate with an array of pyramidal structures formed upon it or within it. The structures are preferably formed by printing pyramids with an optically variable color-shifting ink using an Intaglio-like printing process. Alternatively the structure can be formed by embossing a layer of ink with positive pyramids so as to yield an array of positive embossed pyramids. Each of the structures form a pyramidal-like having at least three slanted faces and wherein one or more than one color is seen when viewing the pyramids vary as substrate is rotated at least 30 degrees about an axis orthogonal to the substrate. In order to see a color shift the device is rotated around the surface normal of the substrate, while keeping the angle of incidence to the light source the same, and keeping the viewing angle the same. Various forms of pyramids may be used, however pyramids with planar faces are most suitable.

Calibration of a lightwave analyzer for testing optical devices.