UNCONTAMINATED GARMENT PACKAGING

A packaged garment includes a garment and a sealed bag. The garment has a torso portion, a sleeve portion connected to the torso portion, and a leg portion connected to the torso portion. The garment has an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The sealed bag contains the garment with the sleeve portion folded onto the torso portion, a portion of the sleeve portion folded at least once underneath the sleeve portion between the sleeve portion and the torso portion, and the leg portion folded onto the torso portion. The garment is manipulated so that the inner surface of the torso portion faces outward and the torso portion forms an inner space containing the sleeve portion and the leg portion. 124-. (canceled)25. A method of packaging a garment having an outer surface , an inner surface opposite the outer surface , a torso portion , two sleeve portions coupled to the torso portion at respective arm accesses , and two leg portions coupled to the torso portion at respective leg accesses , the method of manufacturing comprising the steps of:folding the two sleeve portions onto the torso portion;folding the two leg portions onto the torso portion;manipulating the folded garment so that the inner surface of the torso portion faces outward and the outer surface forms an inner space with the two sleeve portions and the two leg portions disposed therein, and the accesses of the two sleeve portions and the accesses of the two leg portions are accessible and unobstructed at peripheral edges of the inner space; andplacing the folded garment in a bag.26. The method of manufacturing according to claim 25 , further comprising the step of sealing the bag;sterilizing the garment and the bag.27. The method of manufacturing according to claim 26 , wherein the step of sterilizing is by irradiation.28. The method of manufacturing according to claim 26 , further comprising hermetically sealing the garment in the bag.29. The method of manufacturing according to ...

REMOTE ACTUATION DEVICE FOR SPRAY CANS

A remote spray nozzle actuating device for spray cans has a spray can holder assembly for holding a spray can, the further including a wireless activator assembly; and a wireless transmitter for remotely activating the wireless activator assembly causing the spray nozzle to be actuated. The spray can holder assembly further has a trigger. The trigger is connected to the wireless activator assembly wherein movement of the trigger actuates a spray nozzle. The wireless activator assembly has a wireless receiver; a power supply; a control circuit; and an actuator. The actuator is connected to the control circuit and wherein upon activating the wireless transmitter a signal is received in the receiver and transmitted to the control circuit to activate the actuator causing the trigger to move activating the nozzle of the held spray can. A remote spray nozzle actuating device for spray cans wherein the device holds a spray can and the held spray can contains one of the following, paint, insecticide, smoke or simulated smoke. 1. A remote spray nozzle actuating device for spray cans comprises:a spray can holder assembly for holding a spray can, the assembly including a wireless activator assembly; anda wireless transmitter for remotely activating the wireless activator assembly causing the spray nozzle to be actuated.2. The remote spray nozzle actuating device for spray cans of wherein the spray can holder assembly further comprises a trigger claim 1 , the trigger being connected to the wireless activator assembly wherein movement of the trigger actuates a spray nozzle.3. The remote spray nozzle actuating device for spray cans of wherein the wireless activator assembly further comprises:a wireless receiver;a power supply;a control circuit; andan actuator, the actuator being connected to the control circuit and wherein upon activating the wireless transmitter a signal is received in the receiver and transmitted to the control circuit to activate the actuator causing the ...

Mixing and dispensing apparatus

A mixing and dispensing apparatus having first and second containers. The first container has a main body portion which retains a first substance. A separate compartment is located in the first container and an internal passageway is formed between the main body portion and the compartment. The second container is configured to retain a second substance, and is compressible. The second container has a top end and a closed spout, wherein the closed spout is located in the compartment with the spout extending through the internal passageway into the main body portion of said first container. A release mechanism is formed by a plunger extending within the second container. The plunger has a first end in communication with the top end of the second container, and a second end aligned with the closed spout. The second end opens the closed spout when the second container is compressed to release the second substance into the main body portion of the first container.

MIXING AND DISPENSING APPARATUS

A mixing and dispensing apparatus having first and second containers. The first container has a main body portion which retains a first substance. A separate compartment is located in the first container and an internal passageway is formed between the main body portion and the compartment. The second container is configured to retain a second substance, and is compressible. The second container has a top end and a closed spout, wherein the closed spout is located in the compartment with the spout extending through the internal passageway into the main body portion of said first container. A release mechanism is formed by a plunger extending within the second container. The plunger has a first end in communication with the top end of the second container, and a second end aligned with the closed spout. The second end opens the closed spout when the second container is compressed to release the second substance into the main body portion of the first container. 1. A mixing and dispensing apparatus comprising:a first container having a main body portion retaining a first substance and a compartment with an internal passageway between the main body portion and the compartment;a second container configured to retain a second substance, said second container being compressible and having a top end and a closed spout, wherein the closed spout is located in said compartment with the spout extending through the internal passageway into the main body portion of said first container; and,a plunger extending within said second container and having a first end in communication with the top end of said second container, and a second end aligned with the closed spout, whereby the second end opens the closed spout when said second container is compressed to release the second substance into the main body portion of said first container.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is configured for use in a clean room.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a foil ...

ERGONOMIC MICROBIAL AIR SAMPLER

A gas sampler device has a top plate with a concaved outer wall. The concaved outer wall allows users easily to lift the top plate off of the bottom plate without disturbing the bottom plate because the curved surface permits more positive contact between the outer wall and users' fingers. Moreover, the weight of the top plate is reduced by approximately twenty percent compared to conventional top plates, a feature that also makes it easier for users to lift the top plate off of the bottom plate. 1. A gas sampler device comprising:a top plate having a top section and a downward turned side with an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface is straight and substantially orthogonal to the top section and the outer surface is concaved inward; and,a bottom plate having a top surface and a receiving portion at the top surface for receiving a dish, the top surface of said bottom plate mating with the side wall of said top plate.2. The gas sampler device of claim 1 , the side having a top portion with a beveled outer corner formed between the side and the top section.3. The gas sampler device of claim 1 , the side having a top lip that is configured to engage a user's finger.4. The gas sampler device of claim 3 , the side having a bottom lip.5. A top plate for a gas sampler device claim 3 , said top plate having a concaved outer wall that curves inward around the outer circumference of the top plate.6. The gas sampler device of claim 1 , wherein the top plate is metal.7. The gas sampler device of claim 1 , wherein the top plate is non-compressible.8. The gas sampler device of claim 1 , wherein the side wall of said top plate is an unthreaded shaft.9. The gas sampler device of claim 1 , wherein the top plate has a weight greater than 1 pound.10. The gas sampler device of claim 1 , wherein the top plate has an outer diameter of 4.5 inches.11. The gas sampler device of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the downward turned side of the top plate is ...

MULTIPLE MOTOR MULTIPLE SPEED CONTINUOUS POWER TRANSMISSION

An electric powertrain includes a first electric motor that has an uninterrupted connection with a drive shaft of a vehicle. The electric powertrain further includes a second electric motor that has an interruptible connection with the drive shaft. In one form, this interruptible connection includes a clutch. The electric powertrain further includes a first gear train in the form of a first planetary gear and a second gear train in the form of a second planetary gear. To provide a compact configuration, the first electric motor and second electric motor are arranged in a centerline orientation with the drive shaft. 1. A powertrain system , comprising:an output;a first electric motor having an uninterrupted connection to an output;a second electric motor having an interruptible connection to the output; andwherein the interruptible connection includes a clutch and a single planetary gear configured to engage with the clutch.2. The powertrain system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second electric motors are low speed motors with a maximum speed of less than 5 claim 1 ,000 rpm.3. The powertrain system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second electric motors are high speed motors with a maximum speed of at least 5 claim 1 ,000 rpm.4. The powertrain system of claim 1 , wherein the clutch includes a dog clutch.5. The powertrain system of claim 1 , wherein the clutch includes a dry disc clutch.6. The powertrain system of claim 1 , wherein the clutch includes a wet disc clutch.7. The powertrain system of claim 1 , wherein the clutch has an actuator and a Selectable One-Way Clutch (SOWC).8. The powertrain system of claim 1 , wherein the output is configured to move a 40 claim 1 ,000 pound or more vehicle.9. A powertrain system claim 1 , comprising:an output;a first electric motor having an uninterrupted connection to the output;a second electric motor having an interruptible connection to the output; andwherein the second electric motor is configured to supply power to ...

MIXING AND DISPENSING APPARATUS

A mixing and dispensing apparatus having first and second containers. The first container has a main body portion which retains a first substance. A separate compartment is located in the first container and an internal passageway is formed between the main body portion and the compartment. The second container is configured to retain a second substance, and is compressible. The second container has a top end and a closed spout, wherein the closed spout is located in the compartment with the spout extending through the internal passageway into the main body portion of said first container. A release mechanism is formed by a plunger extending within the second container. The plunger has a first end in communication with the top end of the second container, and a second end aligned with the closed spout. The second end opens the closed spout when the second container is compressed to release the second substance into the main body portion of the first container. 114-. (canceled)15. A mixing and dispensing apparatus , comprising:a first container that includes a main body portion, a first opening, and a second opening, the main body portion being configured to retain a first substance;a second container configured to retain a second substance, the second container being compressible and having a spout in fluid communication with the main body portion of the first container through the second opening; anda plunger received entirely within the second container, the plunger being aligned with the spout and configured to open the spout when the second container is compressed to release the second substance into the main body portion of the first container.16. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the first container is configured to dispense the first substance or a combination of the first substance and the second substance through the first opening.17. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the first container further includes a receiving portion coupled to the main body ...

Apparatus and method for mixing and dispensing

A system and method for mixing and dispensing two substances are provided. The system includes: a first substance a first container for containing a first substance, a second container for containing a second substance, a feeding tube, and a pumping system connected to the first container, the second container, and the feeding tube; wherein the system comprises at least three modes of operation: combining the first and second substances into one combined substance, mixing the combined substance, and dispensing the mixed substance; and wherein the pumping system is adapted to perform the at least three modes of operation and dispense the mixed substance to the feeding tube.

PORTABLE AIR SAMPLER

An air sampling device samples air in a controlled environment. The device includes a housing body having a top and a side. An opening is located at the top of the housing body. A retaining assembly retains a sampling device and atrium. The retaining assembly is located at the top of the housing body about the opening. A plenum has a top end and a bottom end, with the top end coupled to the top of the housing body about the opening so that the plenum is in flow communication with the opening. A mass flow meter has an input and an output, with the input coupled to the bottom end of the plenum and in flow communication with the bottom end of the plenum. A blower is located inside the plenum and is configured to draw air past the sampling device, through the opening, through the plenum, and through the mass flow meter. The mass flow meter detects a flow rate of air through the mass flow meter. And a controller receives the detected flow rate from the mass flow meter and controls a speed of the blower in response to the detected flow rate. The controller increases the speed of the blower if the detected flow rate is lower than a desired flow rate, and decreases the speed of the blower if the detected flow rate is higher than a desired flow rate. 1. An air sampling device for sampling air in a controlled environment comprising:housing body having a top and a side;an opening at the top of said housing body;a retaining assembly configured to retain a sampling device, said retaining assembly located at the top of said housing body about said opening;a plenum having a top end and a bottom end, said top end coupled to the top of the housing body about said opening whereby said plenum is in flow communication with said opening;a mass flow meter having an input and an output, said input coupled to the bottom end of said plenum and in flow communication with the bottom end of said plenum; anda blower inside said plenum and configured to draw air past the sampling device, through ...

System and Method for Real-Time Full-Service Shopping

A mobile application for full-service grocery shopping assists users when grocery shopping. The mobile application may be downloaded on the user's mobile electronic device, enabling the user to subscribe to a grocery shopping support service, and provides access to an online database of detailed floor plans and inventories of grocery stores. The application downloads the floor plans and inventory of the grocery store where the user is located, displaying the floor plans on the display of the user's device, and manually or automatically retrieves the locations of the user's items for purchase from the user's grocery list, calculating the cumulative cost of items on the grocery list. Locations of the items on store shelves are highlighted on three-dimensional color displays, and the shortest route to all desired items in the store is calculated using an algorithm. The application exchanges information with support staff, enabling assistance in a timely manner. 1. A system of shopping in real-time for guiding a customer to customer-selected products based on a real-time position of the customer and the real-time layout of a store , said shopping system , comprising:a plurality of store data systems distributed throughout a wide geographic area and indicative of participating stores, each store data system having a store processor and a store database in data communication with said store processor that is configured to include store inventory data, real-time grid-based store layout data, and real-time product location data associated with said store layout data;a software application running on a mobile computing device that is configured for communicating with respective store data systems; receive shopping list data from a user via an input member of said mobile computing device;', 'receive store selection data from a user via the input member of said mobile computing device indicative of a selected store in which to shop;', 'transmit said shopping list data and said ...

Apparatus and method for mixing and dispensing

A system and method for mixing and dispensing two substances are provided. The system includes: a first substance a first container for containing a first substance, a second container for containing a second substance, a feeding tube, and a pumping system connected to the first container, the second container, and the feeding tube; wherein the system comprises at least three modes of operation: combining the first and second substances into one combined substance, mixing the combined substance, and dispensing the mixed substance; and wherein the pumping system is adapted to perform the at least three modes of operation and dispense the mixed substance to the feeding tube.

SANDWICHED GEAR TRAIN ARRANGEMENT FOR MULTIPLE ELECTRIC MOTOR MIXED-SPEED CONTINUOUS POWER TRANSMISSION

An electric powertrain includes a first electric motor that has an uninterrupted connection with a drive shaft of a vehicle. The electric powertrain further includes a first gear train that has an interruptible connection with the drive shaft. In one form, this interruptible connection includes a second carrier and a clutch engagement member. The electric powertrain further includes a sun gear in the form of a ring gear and planet gears in the form of a first output shaft. To provide a compact configuration, the first electric motor and the first gear train are sandwiched between the sun gear and the planet gears. 1. A powertrain system , comprising:a first gear train;a first electric motor connected to an output via the first gear train, wherein the first electric motor has a direct connection to the output, wherein the direct connection is a mechanical linkage that lacks a break in continuity;a second gear train;a second electric motor connected to the output via the second gear train, wherein the second electric motor has an indirect connection to the output;wherein the first electric motor and the second electric motor are sandwiched between the first gear train and the second gear train;wherein the first electric motor and the second electric motor lack any gear train therebetween;wherein power is supplied to the output solely through the first and second electric motors; andwherein the output is configured to move a 40,000 pound or more vehicle.2. The powertrain system of claim 1 , wherein the indirect connection includes a clutch configured to couple the second electric motor to the output.3. The powertrain system of claim 2 , wherein the clutch is a positive clutch.4. The powertrain system of claim 2 , wherein the clutch is a dog clutch.5. The powertrain system of claim 2 , wherein the clutch is moveable between at least a neutral position claim 2 , a first range position claim 2 , and a second range position.6. The powertrain system of claim 5 , wherein the ...

PRINTING CABINET

A portable printing cabinet having a housing with a substantially enclosed interior and an opening formed in a side surface thereof, a printing device located within the interior of said housing, and a paper tray positioned outside of the housing and in communication with the opening of the housing is provided. 118-. (canceled)19. A portable printing cabinet , comprising:a housing forming a substantially enclosed interior configured to receive a printing device, wherein an opening formed in the housing is configured to receive printed paper ejected from the printing device; andan air filtration unit located within the housing, the air filtration unit comprising a fan and a filter, wherein the air filtration unit is arranged to filter air from the interior of the housing by the fan blowing air out of the housing through the filter such that a negative pressure is achieved within the interior.20. The portable printing cabinet of claim 19 , further comprising a hinged cover fixed to the housing.21. The portable printing cabinet of claim 20 , further comprising a second hinged cover fixed to the housing adjacent to the hinged cover.22. The portable printing cabinet of claim 19 , further comprising an interior shelf located within the housing defining an upper portion of the housing and a lower portion of the interior.23. The portable printing cabinet of claim 19 , further comprising a vent positioned on the housing.24. The portable printing cabinet of claim 23 , wherein the fan is configured to force air from the interior of the housing to the outside of the housing through the vent.25. The portable printing cabinet of claim 19 , wherein the housing is made of stainless steel.26. The portable printing cabinet of claim 19 , further comprising a door fixed to the housing.27. The portable printing cabinet of claim 19 , further comprising a second air filtration unit located within the housing and having vents positioned on the housing.28. The portable printing cabinet of ...

DRY SUMP SYSTEM WARM UP STRATEGY

A drive unit, method, and control system are provided that warm drive unit fluid in a drive unit having a main pump, a scavenge pump, and an electric motor for powering an axle of a vehicle. The control system and method are configured to fill a main sump of the drive unit with drive unit fluid to a predetermined fill level. In a warm-up mode, the method and control system operate the electric motor to heat the drive unit fluid within the main sump while the vehicle is stationary and the electric motor is at least partially disposed in the drive unit fluid within the main sump. Further in the warm-up mode, the method and control system are configured to operate the scavenge pump to pump the drive unit fluid from the main sump into an auxiliary reservoir after the drive unit fluid has been heated by the electric motor. 1. A drive unit for a motor vehicle , the drive unit comprising:an electric motor configured to generate torque, the electric motor comprising a rotor configured to rotate with respect to a stator;a housing surrounding the electric motor;a main pump configured to pump drive unit fluid into the housing;a main sump configured to collect the drive unit fluid pumped into the housing;a scavenge pump configured to pump at least a portion of the drive unit fluid from the main sump;an auxiliary reservoir configured to hold drive unit fluid pumped by the scavenge pump; anda control system configured to operate the electric motor in a warm-up mode while the motor vehicle is stationary and drive unit fluid is disposed within the main sump to at least a predetermined fill level, the electric motor being configured to heat the drive unit fluid disposed within the main sump in the warm-up mode, the control system being configured to operate the scavenge pump to pump the drive unit fluid into the auxiliary reservoir after the drive unit fluid has been heated by the electric motor in the warm-up mode.2. The drive unit of claim 1 , wherein the stator of the electric ...

Vehicle and a locking assembly for the vehicle

A vehicle and a locking assembly are disclosed. The locking assembly includes a pawl rotatable about a pivot axis between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The pawl is adapted to engage the ring gear when in the engaged position for preventing movement of the ring gear. The locking assembly further includes an actuator selectively actuated to move the pawl to the engaged position. Additionally, the locking assembly includes a biasing mechanism engaging the pawl to continuously bias the pawl toward the disengaged position. The pawl includes a first tooth and a second tooth spaced from each other to define a gap therebetween. The first tooth and the second tooth are adapted to trap a tooth of the ring gear in the gap when the pawl is in the engaged position for preventing rotation of the ring gear.

PORTABLE AIR SAMPLER

An air sampling device and method of sampling air. The device has a housing body and a retaining assembly for a sampling device. A plenum has a top end coupled to the housing body about an opening such that the plenum is in flow communication with the opening and receives air flow generally from the top end to the bottom end generally along the longitudinal length thereof. A flow connection is coupled to the bottom end of the plenum. A mass flow meter has an input coupled to the flow connection and is in flow communication with the plenum via the flow connection. A blower is configured to draw air past the sampling device, through the opening, and through the plenum, such that a measuring portion of the air flows through the flow connection and through the mass flow meter, which measured the flow rate of the measuring portion. 1. An air sampling device for sampling air , comprising:a housing body having a top, a side, and an opening at the top;a retaining assembly configured to retain a sampling device, the retaining assembly located at the top of the housing body about the opening;a plenum having a top end, a bottom end, and a longitudinal length defined therebetween, the top end being coupled to the housing body about the opening such that the plenum is in flow communication with the opening, and the plenum being configured for receiving air flow generally from the top end to the bottom end generally along the longitudinal length;a flow connection coupled to the bottom end of the plenum;a mass flow meter having an input and an output, the input being coupled to the flow connection, the mass flow meter being in flow communication with the plenum via the flow connection; anda blower in association with the plenum and configured to draw air past the sampling device, through the opening, and through the plenum, such that a measuring portion of the air in the plenum flows through the flow connection and through the mass flow meter, wherein the mass flow meter is ...

CART WITH REMOVABLE WHEEL BASE

A cart transports items between a controlled environment (e.g., a clean room or an airlock to a clean room) and an uncontrolled environment. The cart has a main body that carries the items, and a removable and interchangeable wheel base assembly. A first wheel base assembly is located in the uncontrolled environment and a second wheel base assembly is located in the controlled environment. The user can push the cart (with the first wheel base assembly) up to the second wheel base assembly at the boundary between the controlled environment and the uncontrolled environment. The user then unlocks the main body from the first wheel base assembly, slides the main body onto the second wheel base assembly, and locks the main body to the second wheel base assembly. An autoclavable storage and transport cart can hold several wheel base assemblies. 1. A transport device comprising:a main body having a bottom and a plate at the bottom of the main body; andan interchangeable wheel base separate from the main body, the wheel base having at least one wheel and a top surface.2. The transport device of claim 1 , further comprising a locking mechanism configured to releasably couple said main body with said wheel base.3. The transport device of claim 2 , further comprising an opening formed in the top surface of said wheel base claim 2 , and wherein said locking mechanism is coupled with said main body and has a rod configured to engage the opening to releasably couple said main body with said wheel base.4. The transport device of claim 2 , wherein said locking mechanism comprises a knob claim 2 , a spring claim 2 , and a rod.5. The transport device of claim 2 , wherein said main body is fixed to said wheel base when said locking mechanism is coupled.6. The transport device of claim 2 , wherein the plate of said main body can slide on the top surface of said wheel base when said locking mechanism is uncoupled.7. The transport device of claim 6 , further comprising guiderails located ...

ERGONOMIC MICROBIAL AIR SAMPLER

A gas sampler device has a top plate with a concaved outer wall. The concaved outer wall allows users easily to lift the top plate off of the bottom plate without disturbing the bottom plate because the curved surface permits more positive contact between the outer wall and users' fingers. Moreover, the weight of the top plate is reduced by approximately twenty percent compared to conventional top plates, a feature that also makes it easier for users to lift the top plate off of the bottom plate. 15.-. (canceled)6. An ergonomic sampler device , comprising:a top plate including a top surface, a side wall with an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface being substantially straight and the outer surface being substantially concaved inward, a rounded lip between the top surface and the side wall, and a plurality of through bores through the top surface; anda bottom plate including a top surface, a bottom surface, a side surface, and a receiving portion at the top surface of the bottom plate for receiving a dish, the top surface of the bottom plate mating with the side wall of the top plate, the bottom surface comprising a channel terminating at a hole in the side surface, the channel fluidly connecting the plurality of through holes of the top plate with the hole in the side surface of the bottom plate,wherein the top plate is separable from the bottom plate by a user's fingers gripping the rounded lip and lifting the top plate.7. The sampler device of claim 6 , wherein the entirety of the outer surface of the top plate is concaved.8. The sampler device of claim 6 , wherein the side wall has a sharp lip opposite the rounded lip.9. The sampler device of claim 8 , wherein the outer surface terminates at the rounded and sharp lips claim 8 , respectively.10. The sampler device of claim 9 , wherein a diameter of the rounded lip and a diameter of the sharp lip are the same.11. The gas sampler device of claim 6 , wherein the top plate is configured for use by a ...

Mixing and dispensing apparatus

A mixing and dispensing apparatus having first and second containers. The first container has a main body portion which retains a first substance. A separate compartment is located in the first container and an internal passageway is formed between the main body portion and the compartment. The second container is configured to retain a second substance, and is compressible. The second container has a top end and a closed spout, wherein the closed spout is located in the compartment with the spout extending through the internal passageway into the main body portion of said first container. A release mechanism is formed by a plunger extending within the second container. The plunger has a first end in communication with the top end of the second container, and a second end aligned with the closed spout. The second end opens the closed spout when the second container is compressed to release the second substance into the main body portion of the first container.

PORTABLE CLEANROOM PRINTING CABINET

A portable printing cabinet having a housing with a substantially enclosed interior and an opening formed in a side surface thereof, a printing device located within the interior of said housing, and a paper tray positioned outside of the housing and in communication with the opening of the housing is provided. 1. A printing cabinet for housing a printing device having a dispensing end that expels printed paper , comprising:a housing for receiving a printing device and having an opening formed in a side of the housing, the opening aligned with the dispensing end of the printing device;a paper tray positioned outside of the housing and directly aligned with and adjacent to the opening of the housing to receive the printed paper expelled by the printing device.2. The printing cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising at least one hinged cover fixed to the housing.3. The printing cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising an interior shelf located within the housing defining an upper portion of the housing and a lower portion of the cabinet.4. The printing cabinet of claim 3 , wherein the upper portion of the housing includes a top surface having a step-up portion.5. The printing cabinet of claim 4 , further comprising at least one L-shaped hinged cover that forms part of the step-up portion of the top surface of the upper portion of the housing.6. The printing cabinet of claim 5 , wherein the L-shaped hinged cover includes a window.7. The printing cabinet of claim 4 , further comprising a second hinged cover fixed to the top surface of the upper portion of the housing adjacent to the step-up portion.8. The printing cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising at least one air filtration unit located within the housing and having at least one vent positioned on the outside of the housing.9. The printing cabinet of claim 8 , wherein the at least one air filtration unit comprises a fan which forces air from the interior of the housing to the outside of the housing through the at ...

HYBRID VEHICLE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

An internal combustion engine for a hybrid vehicle includes an engine block, a flywheel, and a grounding clutch coupled to the block. The block defines a bore along a first longitudinal axis. The flywheel is rotatable about the axis and includes a spline. The spline has a first tooth and a second tooth spaced apart from the first tooth to define a gap therebetween. The clutch is configured for preventing rotation of the flywheel about the first axis and includes a locking pin. The pin is transitionable between a locked position in which the pin is disposed within the gap and abuts the first and second teeth such that the flywheel does not rotate, and an unlocked position in which the pin does not abut the first and second teeth such that the flywheel rotates. A hybrid vehicle is also disclosed. 1. An internal combustion engine for a hybrid vehicle , the internal combustion engine comprising:an engine block defining a bore therethrough along a first longitudinal axis;a flywheel rotatable about the first longitudinal axis and including a first spline, wherein the first spline has a first tooth and a second tooth spaced apart from the first tooth to define a first gap therebetween; and 'a locking pin transitionable between a locked position in which the locking pin is disposed within the first gap and abuts the first tooth and the second tooth such that the flywheel does not rotate about the first longitudinal axis, and an unlocked position in which the locking pin does not abut the first tooth and the second tooth such that the flywheel rotates about the first longitudinal axis.', 'a grounding clutch coupled to the engine block and configured for preventing rotation of the flywheel about the first longitudinal axis, wherein the grounding clutch includes2. The internal combustion engine of claim 1 , wherein the grounding clutch is not rotatable about the first longitudinal axis.3. The internal combustion engine of claim 1 , wherein the grounding clutch further includes ...

STATOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRIC MOTOR

An electric motor includes a stator assembly and a rotor configured to rotate within the stator assembly about an axis. The stator assembly includes a stator case having a channel and a laminate steel core having a retention feature aligned with the channel of the stator case. The stator case is fixed to the laminate steel core via displacement of material of the stator case at the channel toward the laminate steel core to capture the retention feature. An electro-mechanical drive-unit employing the above-described electric motor and a method of generating a stator assembly for such an electric motor are also contemplated. 1. An electric motor comprising:a stator assembly; anda rotor configured to rotate within the stator assembly about an axis; the stator assembly includes a stator case having a channel and a laminate steel core having a retention feature aligned with the channel of the stator case; and', 'the stator case is fixed to the laminate steel core via material of the channel displaced toward the laminate steel core and thereby capturing the retention feature., 'wherein2. The electric motor according to claim 1 , wherein the material of the stator case at the channel is displaced toward the laminate steel core and captures the retention feature via Friction Stir Processing (FSP).3. The electric motor according to claim 1 , wherein the retention feature of the laminate steel core is a keyway.4. The electric motor according to claim 3 , wherein the material of the stator case at the channel is displaced toward and into the keyway.5. The electric motor according to claim 1 , wherein the retention feature of the laminate steel core is a tab extending into the channel of the stator case claim 1 , and wherein the tab is defined by two opposing sides and a third side connecting the two opposing sides.6. The electric motor according to claim 5 , wherein the material of the stator case at the channel is displaced toward the two opposing sides of the tab to capture ...

CART WITH REMOVABLE WHEEL BASE

A transport device has a wheel with a braking mechanism. The transport device includes a rotatable actuation mechanism positioned adjacent the braking mechanism, and a handle extending upward from the actuation mechanism and configured to move the actuation mechanism between an open position at which no stopping force is applied, and a braking position at which the actuation mechanism causes the braking mechanism to apply. 1. A supply transport device , comprising:a main body having a bottom surface and a plurality of vertical support posts and a plurality of horizontal cross members extending between each of the plurality of vertical support posts so as to form side rails; andan interchangeable wheel base assembly configured to receive and mate with the bottom surface of the main body,wherein supplies placed on the bottom surface of the main body are held securely in place by the side rails.2. The supply transport device of claim 1 , further comprising a locking mechanism configured to releasably couple the main body with the interchangeable wheel base assembly.3. The supply transport device of claim 2 , wherein the main body is fixed to the wheel base assembly when the locking mechanism is engaged.4. The supply transport device of claim 2 , wherein the main body may be uncoupled from the wheel base assembly when the locking mechanism is disengaged.5. The supply transport device of claim 1 , wherein the main body is fully autoclavable.6. The supply transport device of claim 1 , wherein the main body has at least four vertical support posts and at least four horizontal cross members extending between each of the vertical support posts so as to form at least one rectangular side rail.7. The supply transport device of claim 1 , wherein the main body may be transported to and from a clean room environment via the interchangeable wheel base assembly.8. A tray transport device claim 1 , comprising:a main body having at least one elongated tray-receiving structure and a ...

UNCONTAMINATED GARMENT PACKAGING

A packaged garment includes a garment and a sealed bag. The garment has a torso portion, a sleeve portion connected to the torso portion, and a leg portion connected to the torso portion. The garment has an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The sealed bag contains the garment with the sleeve portion folded onto the torso portion, a portion of the sleeve portion folded at least once underneath the sleeve portion between the sleeve portion and the torso portion, and the leg portion folded onto the torso portion. The garment is manipulated so that the inner surface of the torso portion faces outward and the torso portion forms an inner space containing the sleeve portion and the leg portion. 124-. (canceled)25. A packaged garment comprising:a garment having a torso portion with an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface, sleeve portions coupled to the torso portion with accesses for receiving a user's arms, and leg portions coupled to the torso portion with accesses for receiving the user's legs; anda bag containing the garment folded so that the sleeve portions and the leg portions are disposed over the torso portion, the torso portion being inside-out such that the inner surface of the torso portion faces outward and the outer surface of the torso portion faces inward wherein no portion of the outer surface of the torso portion is exposed, thereby preventing contamination of the outer surface of the garment,wherein each of the leg portions is configured to wrap around and separately cover one of the user's legs, andwherein the leg portions are folded so that no first portion of each leg portion is between a second portion of the leg portion and the torso portion.26. The packaged garment according to claim 25 , whereinthe accesses of the sleeve portions and the accesses of the leg portions are accessible and unobstructed at peripheral edges of the inner space.27. The packaged garment according to claim 25 , whereinthe ...

Vehicle transmission with common carrier planetary gear set

A transmission with a common carrier planetary gear set is provided for a vehicle that has drive axle half shafts defining an axis of rotation, an electric motor/generator with a motor shaft parallel with the axis of rotation, either concentric with the axis of rotation or spaced therefrom, and a differential with a differential carrier connected with the drive axle half shafts. The planetary gear set has a first sun gear member continuously or selectively connectable with the motor shaft, first and second pinion gears, a carrier member rotatably supporting the first and the second pinion gears so that the first pinion gear meshes with the first sun gear member, and a ring gear member meshing with one of the pinion gears. The ring gear is connectable to a non-rotating housing. The carrier member is operatively connected with the differential carrier.

Microbial air sampler

An air sampler device has a top plate and a bottom plate, and receives a Petri dish between the top plate and the bottom plate. The top plate includes 283 substantially small holes. The bottom plate has a deepened center well formed in the top surface. Elongated slots are formed in the top surface which extend out from the well. The slots have distal ends which extend beyond the Petri dish. Air is drawn into the sampler by a vacuum tube through an air port which communicates with the center well. Air is pulled into the 283 holes in the top plate and strikes the capture material in the Petri dish. The air then travels up over the sides of the dish, into the distal ends, through the slots, and into the center well, where it exits out of the vacuum air port.

Apparatus and method for mixing and dispensing

A system and method for mixing and dispensing two substances are provided. The system includes: a first substance a first container for containing a first substance, a second container for containing a second substance, a feeding tube, and a pumping system connected to the first container, the second container, and the feeding tube; wherein the system comprises at least three modes of operation: combining the first and second substances into one combined substance, mixing the combined substance, and dispensing the mixed substance; and wherein the pumping system is adapted to perform the at least three modes of operation and dispense the mixed substance to the feeding tube.

MIXING AND DISPENSING APPARATUS

A mixing and dispensing apparatus having first and second containers. The first container has a main body portion which retains a first substance. A separate compartment is located in the first container and an internal passageway is formed between the main body portion and the compartment. The second container is configured to retain a second substance, and is compressible. The second container has a top end and a closed spout, wherein the closed spout is located in the compartment with the spout extending through the internal passageway into the main body portion of said first container. A release mechanism is formed by a plunger extending within the second container. The plunger has a first end in communication with the top end of the second container, and a second end aligned with the closed spout. The second end opens the closed spout when the second container is compressed to release the second substance into the main body portion of the first container. 1. A mixing and dispensing apparatus comprising:a first container having a main body portion retaining a first substance and a compartment with an internal passageway between the main body portion and the compartment;a second container configured to retain a second substance, said second container being compressible and having a top end and a closed spout, wherein the closed spout is located in said compartment with the spout extending through the internal passageway into the main body portion of said first container; and,a plunger extending within said second container and having a first end in communication with the top end of said second container, and a second end aligned with the closed spout, whereby the second end opens the closed spout when said second container is compressed to release the second substance into the main body portion of said first container.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is configured for use in a clean room.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a foil ...

STATIONARY TRANSFER PLATFORM AND CLEANING DEVICE FOR SUPPLY TRANSPORT DEVICE

A stationary platform for supporting a supply transport device is provided. The stationary platform includes a frame having at least two longitudinal sides, a first end and a second opposing end, and a top surface and a bottom surface, and a plurality of legs extending from the bottom surface of the frame to support the supply transport device on the frame. The supply transport device is slidably received on the top surface of the frame. A wheel base assembly having a cleaning device for contacting a bottom surface of the supply transport device, to remove dirt and debris from or to disinfect the supply transport device, is also provided. 1. A stationary platform for supporting a supply transport device , comprising:a frame having at least two longitudinal sides, a first end and a second opposing end, and a top surface and a bottom surface; anda plurality of legs extending from the bottom surface of the frame to support the supply transport device on the frame, whereinthe supply transport device is slidably received on the top surface of the frame.2. The stationary platform of claim 1 , further comprising at least one cross member extending perpendicularly between the at least two longitudinal sides.3. The stationary platform of claim 2 , wherein the at least two longitudinal sides claim 2 , the first end and the second opposing end claim 2 , and the at least one cross member form a rectangular shape having openings in a center thereof.4. The stationary platform of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of legs includes at least four legs claim 1 , each of which is positioned at each end of the two longitudinal sides.5. The stationary platform of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of legs includes at least two legs positioned at each end of the at least one cross member.6. The stationary platform of claim 1 , further comprising at least two side rails extending along each of the two longitudinal sides of the frame.7. The stationary platform of claim 6 , wherein each of the at ...

Method of producing film having improved shrink energy

Production of biaxially stretch oriented polypropylene film

Autoclavable bucketless cleaning system

An autoclavable bucketless cleaning system. The system includes an autoclavable vessel with an inside for storing fluid under pressure and with a first connection point and a second connection point disposed at an outside of the vessel, an autoclavable outlet regulator assembly for dispensing fluid from the vessel and removably connected to the vessel at the first connection point so as to be in fluid communication with the inside of the vessel, and an autoclavable inlet regulator assembly for pressurizing the vessel and removably connected to the vessel at the second connection point to be in fluid communication with the inside of the vessel.

Cart with removable wheel base

A cart transports items between a controlled environment (e.g., a clean room or an airlock to a clean room) and an uncontrolled environment. The cart has a main body that carries the items, and a removable and interchangeable wheel base assembly. A first wheel base assembly is located in the uncontrolled environment and a second wheel base assembly is located in the controlled environment. The user can push the cart (with the first wheel base assembly) up to the second wheel base assembly at the boundary between the controlled environment and the uncontrolled environment. The user then unlocks the main body from the first wheel base assembly, slides the main body onto the second wheel base assembly, and locks the main body to the second wheel base assembly. An autoclavable storage and transport cart can hold several wheel base assemblies.

Portable cleanroom printing cabinet

A portable printing cabinet (100) includes a housing (102) having a substantially enclosed interior. A printing device (116) is located within the interior of the housing (102). A paper tray (126) is located on an outer surface on an outside of the housing (102), and a paper guide (128) extends from the printing device (116) to the paper tray (126) and is configured to transfer printed paper from the printing device (116) within the housing (102) to the paper tray (126) at the outside of the housing (102). -17- '1128 II , 129 119) ~~i 112 < ,114 \ 2FIGT2

Cart with removable wheel base

A cart transports items between a controlled environment (e.g., a clean room or an airlock to a clean room) and an uncontrolled environment. The cart has a main body that carries the items, and a removable and interchangeable wheel base assembly. A first wheel base assembly is located in the uncontrolled environment and a second wheel base assembly is located in the controlled environment. The user can push the cart (with the first wheel base assembly) up to the second wheel base assembly at the boundary between the controlled environment and the uncontrolled environment. The user then unlocks the main body from the first wheel base assembly, slides the main body onto the second wheel base assembly, and locks the main body to the second wheel base assembly. An autoclavable storage and transport cart can hold several wheel base assemblies.

Thermal interface material and methods for assembling and operating devices using such material

A tape for providing thermal contact between an energy generating device and a energy dissipating device is disclosed. The tape comprises a thermally conductive material configured to be adhesively coupled to one of the energy devices, and a tab. The first portion of the thermally conductive material can be separated from the tab by removal of the tab along a weakened interface. The tape may further comprise a sheet such as a sheet of aluminum foil. The weakened interface typically exists between two portions of the sheet or two portions of the thermally conductive material, but could exist anywhere. The weakened interface can be a perforated line. The weakened interface can also be formed along a straight line.

Cart with removable wheel base

transport device has a wheel with a braking mechanism. The transport device includes a rotatable actuation mechanism positioned adjacent the braking mechanism, and a handle extending upward from the actuation mechanism and configured to move the actuation mechanism between an open position at which no stopping force is applied, and a braking position at which the actuation mechanism causes the braking mechanism to apply. h no stopping force is applied, and a braking position at which the actuation mechanism causes the braking mechanism to apply.

Portable cleanroom printing cabinet

A portable printing cabinet having a housing with a substantially enclosed interior and an opening formed in a side surface thereof, a printing device located within the interior of said housing, and a paper tray positioned outside of the housing and in communication with the opening of the housing is provided.

Portable air sampler

An air sampling device samples air in a controlled environment. The device includes a housing body having a top and a side. An opening is located at the top of the housing body. A retaining assembly retains a sampling device and atrium. The retaining assembly is located at the top of the housing body about the opening. A plenum has a top end and a bottom end, with the top end coupled to the top of the housing body about the opening so that the plenum is in flow communication with the opening. A mass flow meter has an input and an output, with the input coupled to the bottom end of the plenum and in flow communication with the bottom end of the plenum. A blower is located inside the plenum and is configured to draw air past the sampling device, through the opening, through the plenum, and through the mass flow meter. The mass flow meter detects a flow rate of air through the mass flow meter. And a controller receives the detected flow rate from the mass flow meter and controls a speed of the blower in response to the detected flow rate. The controller increases the speed of the blower if the detected flow rate is lower than a desired flow rate, and decreases the speed of the blower if the detected flow rate is higher than a desired flow rate.

Stationary transfer platform and cleaning device for supply transport device

A stationary platform for supporting a supply transport device is provided. The stationary platform includes a frame having at least two longitudinal sides, a first end and a second opposing end, and a top surface and a bottom surface, and a plurality of legs extending from the bottom surface of the frame to support the supply transport device on the frame. The supply transport device is slidably received on the top surface of the frame. A wheel base assembly having a cleaning device for contacting a bottom surface of the supply transport device, to remove dirt and debris from or to disinfect the supply transport device, is also provided.

Method and apparatus for connecting two or more components of an offshore platform

Method and apparatus for joining two or more substructure components of an offshore platform in the water to form a unitary substructure component or jacket. An offshore platform to be located in deep water includes a jacket having at least two sections each composed of at least three legs. The legs are hollow and compartmented and provided with means to adjust the buoyancy of each leg. Each section is launched separately and floated in the at least one leg at or above the water's surface. One of the sections is floated toward a selected shore site until its submerged leg or legs are grounded and the jacket section made negatively buoyant. Another jacket section is floated to the shore site and its legs are aligned with the legs of the already grounded section. The companion legs of each section are then joined to form a unitized jacket. The other jacket section may also be grounded and made negatively buoyant prior to joining the two sections. Support means, such as skids and/or jacks may be used to transform the sea floor at the shore site to a deisred, proper grade or slope for joining the jacket sections. The unitized jacket is floated to the deep water location at which the offshore platform is to be installed and the sections are controllably ballasted to position the jacket upright. The jacket is then anchored to the sea floor and the deck of the platform is placed or stabbed onto the anchored jacket.

Thermal interface material and methods for assembling and operating devices using such material

A tape for providing thermal contact between an energy generating device and a energy dissipating device is disclosed. The tape comprises a thermally conductive material configured to be adhesively coupled to one of the energy devices, and a tab. The first portion of the thermally conductive material can be separated from the tab by removal of the tab along a weakened interface. The tape may further comprise a sheet such as a sheet of aluminum foil. The weakened interface typically exists between two portions of the sheet or two portions of the thermally conductive material, but could exist anywhere. The weakened interface can be a perforated line. The weakened interface can also be formed along a straight line.

Weld bead-reducing apparatus

Apparatus for reducing the internal weld bead of welded tubing. An anvil plug is mounted so as to be omni-directionally movable to a limited extent within continuously formed and welded tubing downstream from the welding station. The tubing passes between a pair of upper and lower dies which embrace the tube at the location of the anvil plug. The upper die is hammer-displaceable toward the other to rapidly and successively deflect the tube wall into bead-reducing contact with the anvil plug as the tube advances.

Blade-to-ferrule fuse adapter

A fuse adapter is provided including an insulated housing and a pair of conductive caps mounted on the housing and releasably secured within a cylindrical-type fuse outlet. Also included is a pair of female contacts mounted on the housing and connected to the caps for releasably receiving a pair of planar contacts strips of a planar-type fuse thus allowing communication between the planar-type fuse and the cylindrical-type fuse outlet.

Microbial air sampler

Xerographic fusing apparatus

Method of manufacturing squirrel-cage rotor

A method of manufacturing a squirrel-cage rotor includes: providing a laminated stack; attaching a plurality of rotor bars to the laminated stack, wherein the plurality of rotor bars each include opposite longitudinal ends; and die-casting a pair of end rings at the longitudinal ends of the plurality of rotor bars.

Pouch with breakable seals

A wipe pouch has a first compartment containing a first chemical, a second compartment containing a second chemical, and a third compartment containing a dry wipe. A first coupling assembly (a first frangible seal) couples the first compartment to the second compartment and has a closed configuration in which the first compartment does not communicate with the second compartment, and an opened configuration in which the first compartment communicates with the second compartment. A second coupling assembly (a second frangible seal) couples the second compartment to the third compartment and has a closed configuration in which the second compartment does not communicate with the third compartment, and an opened configuration in which the second compartment communicates with the third compartment. When ready for use, the first frangible seal is broken to mix bleach in the first compartment with WFI in the second compartment. The user then breaks the second frangible seal to saturate the wipe in the third compartment with the bleach/WFI mixture from the first and second compartments.

Method for making an ink-impregnated material

A method for making an ink-impregnated material includes steps of mixing from a plastic powder, a water-soluble salt and a water-soluble, polar organic liquid to form a mixture, heating the mixture to a temperature sufficient to melt the plastic and form a cohesive structure, leaching the salt and polar organic liquid from the structure, drying the structure, and impregnating the structure with an ink. The resulting microporous material has an open-celled network of micropores extending therethrough, which micropores have smooth, rounded internal walls free of fibrous projections. An ink roll made of this material is suitable for use in an apparatus for printing coded images such as bar codes.

Cart with removable wheel base

A cart transports items between a controlled environment (e.g., a clean room or an airlock to a clean room) and an uncontrolled environment. The cart has a main body that carries the items, and a removable and interchangeable wheel base assembly. A first wheel base assembly is located in the uncontrolled environment and a second wheel base assembly is located in the controlled environment. The user can push the cart (with the first wheel base assembly) up to the second wheel base assembly at the boundary between the controlled environment and the uncontrolled environment. The user then unlocks the main body from the first wheel base assembly, slides the main body onto the second wheel base assembly, and locks the main body to the second wheel base assembly. An autoclavable storage and transport cart can hold several wheel base assemblies.

Pulse repetition frequency doubling circuit

Three and five point buckle

System and method for transacting for an upgrade having an uncertain availability

The present invention enables the purchase of upgrades by ascertaining and attaching a value to the certainty that the upgrade will be available and adjusting the value of the product or service for purchasers willing to pay a reduced value on the condition that the upgrade may not be available at the time of expiration. Rather than paying the certainty value, the prospective purchaser is given the opportunity to enroll in a pool for the perishable upgrade. At a certain time the perishable is released to the pool of purchasers, who are then selected to purchase the item.

Universal computer-printer interface

An interface for installation in a printer housing, to provide an adaptable connection between the printer and any of a variety of computers and to allow the printer- interface combination to emulate any of a number of different printers having different protocols for printer control codes. The interface can be conveniently switched, either manually or under computer control, to adapt to a different control code protocol, to select one of several different standards for digital data transfer, to select a different baud rate for receiving serial data, or to adapt automatically to a transmission baud rate. Manual switches also permit reversal of the polarity of selected signals used in the transmission of data, to adapt to the conventions used in a selected computer. The interface also optionally performs or initiates a number of print formatting control functions.

Magnetoresistive read transducer with insulator defined trackwidth

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE MAGNETORESISTIVE READ TRANSDUCER WITH INSULATOR DEFINED TRACKWIDTH A magnetoresistive (MR) read head is disclosed in which an insulator layer defines the effective track width over which the read head is sensitive. The insulator layer is deposited or patterned to extend a predetermined distance over the MR element, and the predetermined distance is chosen equal to the desired track width. Conductor leads are deposited in contact with the regions of the MR element not covered by the insulator layer with the conductor leads extending up to, and possibly overlapping, the edges of the insulator layer. The signal sensing means is connected to the conductor leads, and the read signal is sensed over the length of the MR element covered by the insulator layer.

Barbecue grill

A barbecue grill having a bowl with a relatively flat bottom is provided with a pair of superimposed vertically movable grates normally positioned in spaced relation and above the bottom of the bowl. Telescopically arranged members support the grates and individual operating arms are arranged to impart movement to the telescopically arranged members so as to move the grates relative to one another and to the bowl.

Portable cleanroom printing cabinet

Composite film

The present disclosure relates to a multilayer composite that may include a first porous layer, and a first barrier layer overlying the first porous layer. The first barrier layer may include a polyaramid material, a polyimide material, or any combination thereof. The multilayer composite may have a flame resistance rating of at least about 180° C. and a 50% strain compression rating of not greater than about 600 kPa.

Resilient polyurethane surfaces

Permanent magnet machines with stator pole sections having different magnetic materials

A permanent magnet machine includes a rotor and a stator including plurality of stator pole sections. Each stator pole section comprises a core section having an inner end piece disposed adjacent to the core section, the inner end piece comprising a first magnetic material that is adapted to saturate during exposure to a first magnetic field strength, and an outer end piece disposed adjacent to the core section radially outwardly relative to the inner end piece, the outer end piece comprising a second magnetic material that is adapted to be unsaturated during exposure to the first magnetic field strength and to saturate during exposure to a second magnetic field strength, wherein the second magnetic field strength is greater than the first magnetic field strength.

Variable duration pulse integrator

Portable cleanroom printing cabinet

A portable printing cabinet (100) includes a housing (102) having a substantially enclosed interior. A printing device (116) is located within the interior of the housing (102). A paper tray (126) is located on an outer surface on an outside of the housing (102), and a paper guide (128) extends from the printing device (116) to the paper tray (126) and is configured to transfer printed paper from the printing device (116) within the housing (102) to the paper tray (126) at the outside of the housing (102). -17- 212 131 110 '1128 II , 129 119) ~~i 112 < ,114 1112 126I 131 \ 2FIGT2

Microbial air sampler

Cart with removable wheel base

A cart transports items between a controlled environment (e.g., a clean room or an airlock to a clean room) and an uncontrolled environment. The cart has a main body that carries the items, and a removable and interchangeable wheel base assembly. A first wheel base assembly is located in the uncontrolled environment and a second wheel base assembly is located in the controlled environment. The user can push the cart (with the first wheel base assembly) up to the second wheel base assembly at the boundary between the controlled environment and the uncontrolled environment. The user then unlocks the main body from the first wheel base assembly, slides the main body onto the second wheel base assembly, and locks the main body to the second wheel base assembly. An autoclavable storage and transport cart can hold several wheel base assemblies.

Portable air sampler

OF THE INVENTION An air sampling device (100) samples air in a controlled environment. The device (100) includes a housing body having a top (130) and a side. An opening is located at the top (130) of the housing body. A retaining assembly (400) retains a sampling device and atrium. The 5 retaining assembly (400) is located at the top of the housing body about the opening. A plenum (502) has a top end and a bottom end, with the top end coupled to the top of the housing body about the opening so that the plenum (502) is in flow communication with the opening. A mass flow meter (600) has an input and an output, with the input coupled to the bottom end of the plenum (502) and in flow communication with the bottom end of the plenum (502). A blower 0 (500) is located inside the plenum (502) and is configured to draw air past the sampling device, through the opening, through the plenum (502), and through the mass flow meter (600). The mass flow meter (600) detects a flow rate of air through the mass flow meter (600). And a controller (304) receives the detected flow rate from the mass flow meter (600) and controls a speed of the blower (500) in response to the detected flow rate. The controller (304) increases 5 the speed of the blower (500) if the detected flow rate is lower than a desired flow rate, and decreases the speed of the blower (500) if the detected flow rate is higher than a desired flow rate. 26

Separating plant

Ground controlled approach indicator system

Portable cleanroom printing cabinet

A portable printing cabinet includes a housing having a substantially enclosed interior. A printing device is located within the interior of the housing. A paper tray is located on an outer surface on an outside of the housing, and a paper guide extends from the printing device to the paper tray and is configured to transfer printed paper from the printing device within the housing to the paper tray at the outside of the housing.

Output gearing for a dual motor mixed-speed continuous power transmission

An electric powertrain includes a first electric motor that has an uninterrupted connection with a drive shaft of a vehicle. The electric powertrain further includes a second electric motor that has an interruptible connection with the drive shaft. In one form, this interruptible connection includes a clutch. The electric powertrain further includes a first gear train in the form of a first planetary gear and a second gear train in the form of a second planetary gear. The first gear train, second gear train, and clutch are arranged downstream from the first electric motor and second electric motor.

Hand-operated pump

A hand-operated pump includes a cylinder and a reciprocating plunger. The plunger is made from plastic and includes a piston, a stem and an enlarged hand grip which are all molded integrally with one another so as to form a one-piece unit. The end of the cylinder is closed by a pair of separable caps which are adapted to be slipped sidewise onto the plunger and attached to the cylinder after the plunger has been assembled with the cylinder.

Fixed conveyance platform and cleaning device for supply item conveyance device

【課題】カートを移動させる際に、クリーンルーム環境の内外のどちらであっても、不使用時に、カートを保管する手段を提供する。【解決手段】供給品搬送装置１１０１を支持するための固定されたプラットフォーム１１００が提供される。固定されたプラットフォームは、少なくとも２つの長手方向の側面と、第１の端部および対峙した第２の端部と、上面および底面とを備えたフレームと、フレームの底面から延びた複数の脚部であって、フレーム上の供給品搬送装置を支持する複数の脚とを含む。供給品搬送装置は、フレームの上面にスライド可能に保持される。供給品搬送装置の底面に接触して、塵やごみを除去、または供給品搬送装置を滅菌するクリーニング装置１４００を備えたホイールベースアセンブリ２００についても提供される。【選択図】図１４Ａ

Cart with removable wheel base

A transport device has a wheel with a braking mechanism. The transport device includes a rotatable actuation mechanism positioned adjacent the braking mechanism, and a handle extending upward from the actuation mechanism and configured to move the actuation mechanism between an open position at which no stopping force is applied, and a braking position at which the actuation mechanism causes the braking mechanism to apply.

Container closure

Stator assembly and manufacturing process

Die Vorrichtung der vorliegenden Erfindung sieht eine Statoranordnung für eine elektrische Vorrichtung wie z. B. einen Motor oder einen Generator vor. Die Statoranordnung umfasst vorzugsweise einen allgemein ringförmigen Statorkern mit einer Vielzahl von Statorzähnen. Ein Statordraht ist um jeden der Statorzähne herum gewickelt, um eine Statorwicklung zu bilden. Ein Epoxidharz ist derart auf der Statorwicklung und um jeden der Statorzähne herum aufgebracht, dass der Statordraht von dem Epoxidharz überzogen und dadurch elektrisch isoliert ist. Ein Kühlmittelkanal, der zumindest teilweise durch das Epoxidharz definiert ist, ist in unmittelbarer Nähe zu der Statorwicklung angeordnet, sodass die Statoranordnung kalt bleibt. Ein entsprechendes Verfahren zum Herstellen solch einer Statoranordnung ist ebenfalls vorgesehen. The apparatus of the present invention provides a stator assembly for an electrical device, such as an electric device. B. a motor or a generator. The stator assembly preferably includes a generally annular stator core having a plurality of stator teeth. A stator wire is wound around each of the stator teeth to form a stator winding. An epoxy resin is deposited on the stator winding and around each of the stator teeth such that the stator wire is coated by the epoxy resin and thereby electrically insulated. A coolant channel, which is at least partially defined by the epoxy, is disposed in close proximity to the stator winding so that the stator assembly remains cold. A corresponding method for producing such a stator assembly is also provided.

Antenna beam angle indication system

Foam layer with thermal barrier properties

The present disclosure relates to a foam layer that may include a silicone based matrix component, a flame retardant filler component, and an insulation filler component. The foam layer may have a thickness of at least about 0.5 mm and no greater than about 10 mm. The foam layer may further have a compression force deflection at 25% of at least about 5 kPa and not greater than about 500 kPa. The foam layer may also have a HBF flammability rating as measured according to ASTM D4986.

Output gearing for a dual motor mixed-speed continuous power transmission

An electric powertrain includes a first electric motor that has an uninterrupted connection with a drive shaft of a vehicle. The electric powertrain further includes a second electric motor that has an interruptible connection with the drive shaft. In one form, this interruptible connection includes a clutch. The electric powertrain further includes a first gear train in the form of a first planetary gear and a second gear train in the form of a second planetary gear. The first gear train, second gear train, and clutch are arranged downstream from the first electric motor and second electric motor.

VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WITH PLANETARY GEAR SET WITH COMMON CARRIER ELEMENT

Antriebsstrang (211A) für ein Batterie-Elektrofahrzeug, wobei der Antriebsstrang (211 A) umfasst:eine erste und eine zweite Antriebsachsen-Halbwelle (16A, 16B), die eine Drehachse (A) herstellen, um die beide Antriebsachsen-Halbwellen (16A, 16B) drehbar sind,einen Elektromotor/Generator (20), der eine Motorwelle (17) aufweist, wobei die Motorwelle (17) eine Hohlwelle ist, die koaxial mit der ersten Antriebsachsen-Halbwelle (16A) liegt und einen Abschnitt von dieser radial umgibt;ein Getriebe (212A), umfassend:einen Planetenradsatz (40) mit:einem ersten Sonnenradelement (S1), das ständig mit der Motorwelle (17) verbunden ist;einem zweiten Sonnenradelement (S2), das ständig mit der Motorwelle (17) verbunden ist;einem ersten und zweiten Ritzelrad (P1, P2), die koaxial zueinander sind;einem Trägerelement (PC), das das erste Ritzelrad (P1) und das zweite Ritzelrad (P2) drehbar lagert, so dass das erste Ritzelrad (P1) mit dem ersten Sonnenradelement (S1) kämmt und das zweite Ritzelrad (P2) mit dem zweiten Sonnenradelement (S2) kämmt;einem ersten Hohlradelement (R1), das mit dem ersten Ritzelrad (P1) kämmt;einem zweiten Hohlradelement (R2), das mit dem zweiten Ritzelrad (P2) kämmt;ein nichtrotierendes Gehäuse (60), das die Hohlradelemente (R1; R2) radial umgibt; wobei das erste Hohlradelement (R1) selektiv über eine erste Bremse (B1) mit dem Gehäuse (60) verbindbar ist und das zweite Hohlradelement (R2) selektiv über eine zweite Bremse (B2) mit dem Gehäuse (60) verbindbar ist;ein Differenzial (70), das aufweist:einen Differenzialträger (DC), der mit dem Trägerelement (PC) und mit den Antriebsachsen-Halbwellen (16A, 16B) funktional verbunden ist. A powertrain (211A) for a battery electric vehicle, the powertrain (211A) comprising: first and second drive axle halfshafts (16A, 16B) establishing an axis of rotation (A) about which both drive axle halfshafts (16A, 16B), an electric motor/generator (20) having a motor shaft (17), the motor shaft (17) being a hollow shaft coaxial ...

Multilayer composite with thermal barrier properties

The present disclosure relates to a multilayer composite that may include a multilayer composite that may include a first barrier layer and a first foam layer. The first foam layer may include a silicone-based matrix component, a flame retardant filler component, and an insulation filler component. The multilayer component may have a thickness of at least about 0.5 mm and no greater than about 10 mm. The multilayer component may also have a HBF flammability rating as measured according to ASTM D4986.

Cart with removable wheel base

Moving sterile carts through different areas is problematic as contaminants can be caught during transit. Provided herein is a cart transporting items between a controlled environment (e.g., a clean room or an airlock to a clean room) and an uncontrolled environment. The cart has a main body that carries the items, and a removable and interchangeable wheel base assembly. A first wheel base assembly is located in the uncontrolled environment and a second wheel base assembly is located in the controlled environment. The user can push the cart (with the first wheel base assembly) up to the second wheel base assembly at the boundary between the controlled environment and the uncontrolled environment. The user then unlocks the main body from the first wheel base assembly, slides the main body onto the second wheel base assembly, and locks the main body to the second wheel base assembly. An autoclavable storage and transport cart can hold several wheel base assemblies.

Cart with removable wheel base

Carro con base de rueda extraíble

Un carro transporta artículos entre un ambiente controlado (por ejemplo, una sala limpia o una esclusa de aire a una sala limpia) y un ambiente no controlado. El carro tiene un cuerpo principal que transporta los artículos y un conjunto de base de ruedas extraíble e intercambiable. Un primer conjunto de base entre ejes está ubicado en el entorno no controlado y un segundo conjunto de base entre ejes está ubicado en el entorno controlado. El usuario puede empujar el carro (con el primer conjunto de base de ruedas) hasta el segundo conjunto de base de ruedas en el límite entre el entorno controlado y el entorno no controlado. Luego, el usuario desbloquea el cuerpo principal del primer conjunto de base entre ejes, desliza el cuerpo principal sobre el segundo conjunto de base entre ejes y bloquea el cuerpo principal en el segundo conjunto de base entre ejes. Un carro de almacenamiento y transporte esterilizable en autoclave puede contener varios conjuntos de base de ruedas. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)

Cart with removable wheel base

A cart transports items between a controlled environment (e.g., a clean room or an airlock to a clean room) and an uncontrolled environment. The cart has a main body that carries the items, and a removable and interchangeable wheel base assembly. A first wheel base assembly is located in the uncontrolled environment and a second wheel base assembly is located in the controlled environment. The user can push the cart (with the first wheel base assembly) up to the second wheel base assembly at the boundary between the controlled environment and the uncontrolled environment. The user then unlocks the main body from the first wheel base assembly, slides the main body onto the second wheel base assembly, and locks the main body to the second wheel base assembly. An autoclavable storage and transport cart can hold several wheel base assemblies.

Method of producing fibrous web from polymer film

Portable air sampler

An air sampling device and method of sampling air. The device has a housing body and a retaining assembly for a sampling device. A plenum has a top end coupled to the housing body about an opening such that the plenum is in flow communication with the opening and receives air flow generally from the top end to the bottom end generally along the longitudinal length thereof. A flow connection is coupled to the bottom end of the plenum. A mass flow meter has an input coupled to the flow connection and is in flow communication with the plenum via the flow connection. A blower is configured to draw air past the sampling device, through the opening, and through the plenum, such that a measuring portion of the air flows through the flow connection and through the mass flow meter, which measured the flow rate of the measuring portion.

Portable air sampler

OF THE INVENTION An air sampling device (100) samples air in a controlled environment. The device (100) includes a housing body having a top (130) and a side. An opening is located at the top (130) of the housing body. A retaining assembly (400) retains a sampling device and atrium. The 5 retaining assembly (400) is located at the top of the housing body about the opening. A plenum (502) has a top end and a bottom end, with the top end coupled to the top of the housing body about the opening so that the plenum (502) is in flow communication with the opening. A mass flow meter (600) has an input and an output, with the input coupled to the bottom end of the plenum (502) and in flow communication with the bottom end of the plenum (502). A blower 0 (500) is located inside the plenum (502) and is configured to draw air past the sampling device, through the opening, through the plenum (502), and through the mass flow meter (600). The mass flow meter (600) detects a flow rate of air through the mass flow meter (600). And a controller (304) receives the detected flow rate from the mass flow meter (600) and controls a speed of the blower (500) in response to the detected flow rate. The controller (304) increases 5 the speed of the blower (500) if the detected flow rate is lower than a desired flow rate, and decreases the speed of the blower (500) if the detected flow rate is higher than a desired flow rate. 26

Portable air sampler

An air sampling device and method of sampling air. The device has a housing body and a retaining assembly for a sampling device. A plenum has a top end coupled to the housing body about an opening such that the plenum is in flow communication with the opening and receives air flow generally from the top end to the bottom end generally along the longitudinal length thereof. A flow connection is coupled to the bottom end of the plenum. A mass flow meter has an input coupled to the flow connection and is in flow communication with the plenum via the flow connection. A blower is configured to draw air past the sampling device, through the opening, and through the plenum, such that a measuring portion of the air flows through the flow connection and through the mass flow meter, which measured the flow rate of the measuring portion.

Collaboration handoff

A collaboration handoff method for seamlessly passing a communication session between devices includes connecting a first device and a second device to enable communication between the first and second devices using an intermediary device to initiate a communication session. A request may be received from one of the first device and a third device to switch to the third device for communication with the second device. Communication session data for the first device may be identified at the intermediary device. The third device may be connected with the second device within the communication session and the communication session data may be transmitted to the third device.

ARRETIERUNGSBAUGRUPPE FÜR EIN AUßENRAD EINES FAHRZEUGS

Arretierungsbaugruppe (60) für ein Außenrad (46), das funktional mit einer Kurbelwelle (22) verbunden ist, wobei die Arretierungsbaugruppe (60) umfasst:eine Klinke (62), die um eine Drehachse (64) zwischen einer eingerückten Stellung und einer ausgerückten Stellung drehbar ist, wobei die Klinke (62) ausgebildet ist, um mit dem Außenrad (46) in Eingriff zu stehen, wenn sie sich in der eingerückten Stellung befindet, um eine Bewegung des Außenrads (46) zu verhindern;einen Aktor (82), der selektiv betätigt ist, um die Klinke (62) in die eingerückte Stellung zu bewegen;einen Vorspannmechanismus (114), der mit der Klinke (62) in Eingriff steht, um die Klinke (62) ständig zu der ausgerückten Stellung hin vorzuspannen; undwobei die Klinke (62) einen ersten Zahn (146) und einen zweiten Zahn (148) umfasst, die voneinander beabstandet sind, um einen Spalt (150) dazwischen zu definieren, wobei der erste Zahn (146) und der zweite Zahn (148) ausgebildet sind, um einen Zahn des Außenrads (46) in dem Spalt (150) zu fangen, wenn die Klinke (62) sich in der eingerückten Stellung befindet, um eine Rotation des Außenrads (46) zu verhindern;dadurch gekennzeichnet , dassdie Klinke (62) ein erstes Klinkensegment (72) und ein zweites Klinkensegment (74) umfasst, die jeweils um die Drehachse (64) drehbar sind, wobei das erste Klinkensegment (72) einen ersten Schenkel (76) und einen zweiten Schenkel (78) umfasst, die voneinander beabstandet sind, wobei das zweite Klinkensegment (74) zwischen dem ersten und zweiten Schenkel (76, 78) angeordnet ist;wobei:(i) das erste und zweite Klinkensegment (74) jeweils ein erstes Ende (172) und ein zweites Ende (174) umfassen, die voneinander beabstandet sind, wobei sich der erste Zahn (146) von dem ersten Ende (172) des ersten Klinkensegments (72) erstreckt und der zweite Zahn (148) sich von dem ersten Ende (172) des zweiten Klinkensegments (74) erstreckt, und wobei der erste Zahn (146) und der zweite Zahn (148) sich miteinander in einer beabstandeten ...

Motor configurations for multiple motor mixed-speed continuous power transmission

An electric powertrain includes a first electric motor that has an uninterrupted connection with a drive shaft of a vehicle. The electric powertrain further includes a second electric motor that has an interruptible connection with the drive shaft. In one form, this interruptible connection includes a clutch. The electric powertrain further includes a first gear train in the form of a first planetary gear and a second gear train in the form of a second planetary gear. In one form, the first electric motor and second electric motor are the same type of electric motor, and in another form, the first electric motor and second electric motor are different types of electric motors.

Output gearing for a dual motor mixed-speed continuous power transmission

An electric powertrain includes a first electric motor that has an uninterrupted connection with a drive shaft of a vehicle. The electric powertrain further includes a second electric motor that has an interruptible connection with the drive shaft. In one form, this interruptible connection includes a clutch. The electric powertrain further includes a first gear train in the form of a first planetary gear and a second gear train in the form of a second planetary gear. The first gear train, second gear train, and clutch are arranged downstream from the first electric motor and second electric motor.

Motor configurations for multiple motor mixed-speed continuous power transmission

An electric powertrain includes a first electric motor that has an uninterrupted connection with a drive shaft of a vehicle. The electric powertrain further includes a second electric motor that has an interruptible connection with the drive shaft. In one form, this interruptible connection includes a clutch. The electric powertrain further includes a first gear train in the form of a first planetary gear and a second gear train in the form of a second planetary gear. In one form, the first electric motor and second electric motor are the same type of electric motor, and in another form, the first electric motor and second electric motor are different types of electric motors.

Composite film

The present disclosure relates to a multilayer composite that may include a first porous layer, and a first barrier layer overlying the first porous layer. The first barrier layer may include a polyaramid material, a polyimide material, or any combination thereof. The multilayer composite may have a flame resistance rating of at least about 180° C. and a 50% strain compression rating of not greater than about 600 kPa.

Ergonomic microbial air sampler

A gas sampler device has a top plate with a concaved outer wall. The concaved outer wall allows users easily to lift the top plate off of the bottom plate without disturbing the bottom plate because the curved surface permits more positive contact between the outer wall and users' fingers. Moreover, the weight of the top plate is reduced by approximately twenty percent compared to conventional top plates, a feature that also makes it easier for users to lift the top plate off of the bottom plate.

Schlossmechanismus mit zwei steckzungen und festriegel

Multiple motor multiple speed continuous power transmission

Output gearing for a dual motor mixed-speed continuous power transmission

An electric powertrain includes a first electric motor that has an uninterrupted connection with a drive shaft of a vehicle. The electric powertrain further includes a second electric motor that has an interruptible connection with the drive shaft. In one form, this interruptible connection includes a clutch. The electric powertrain further includes a first gear train in the form of a first planetary gear and a second gear train in the form of a second planetary gear. The first gear train, second gear train, and clutch are arranged downstream from the first electric motor and second electric motor.

Ergonomic microbial air sampler

An ergonomic device, comprising: a bottom plate (150) including a top surface; and a top plate (100) including: a top surface, and a side wall (140) extending downward from the top surface, the side wall (140) having an outer surface (172) that defines the outer circumference of the top plate (100), the side wall (140) further having a flat foot (146) that forms a seal and mates with the top surface of the bottom plate (150), the outer surface (172) being substantially concaved inward around the outer circumference of the top plate (100) to form a top lip (142) that extends around the outer circumference of the top plate (100) between the top surface of the top plate (100) and the side wall to engage user's fingers to lift the top plate (100) from the bottom plate (150).