Porous, low density nanoclay composite

Disclosed are porous, low density nanoclay composites that exhibit highly homogeneous microcellular morphology and methods for forming the nanocomposites. The nanocomposites include a three-dimensional matrix having a non-lamellar, generally isotropic cellular structure with little or no macroscopic pores. The nanocomposites also include a gel that may be a noncovalently cross-linked, thermoreversible gel. The nanocomposites may include a binder and/or fibrous reinforcement materials. The nanocomposites may be formed according to a freeze-drying process in which ice crystal growth is controlled to prevent formation of macroscopic pores in the composite materials.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT WITH ONE SIDED THIN FILM CAPACITIVE TOUCH SENSORS

Touch sensitive musical instruments are described herein including embodiments having: one-sided capacitive touch sensors with conductive ground planes, one-sided capacitive touch sensors with air gaps, one-sided capacitive touch sensors with separating material, and/or one-sided capacitive touch sensors including a combination of conductive ground planes, air gaps, and/or separating material. Embodiments of touch sensitive musical instruments simulating string instruments such as guitars are described. 1. A touch sensitive musical instrument comprising:a capacitive touch sensor layer;a separation layer adjacent the capacitive touch sensor layer; anda conductive ground plane layer adjacent the separation layer configured to shield a backside of the capacitive touch sensor layer.2. The touch sensitive musical instrument of claim 1 , the separation layer further comprising a dielectric material at least approximately 0.5 mm thick.3. The touch sensitive musical instrument of claim 1 , the capacitive touch sensor layer further comprising conductive ink printed on a thin film substrate.4. The touch sensitive musical instrument of claim 3 , the capacitive touch sensor layer further comprising a capacitive element with a conductive ink grid having less than complete conductive ink coverage.5. The touch sensitive musical instrument of claim 4 , the conductive ink grid further having 50% or greater coverage.6. The touch sensitive musical instrument of claim 4 , the conductive ink grid further having 35% or greater coverage.7. The touch sensitive musical instrument of further comprising a printed art layer adjacent the capacitive touch sensor layer and opposite the separation layer.8. The touch sensitive musical instrument of wherein the capacitive touch sensor layer is integrally formed in the printed art layer.9. The touch sensitive musical instrument of claim 8 , the printed art layer further comprising an opaque layer disposed between printed artwork and the capacitive ...

SIMULATED PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT

Embodiments of an electronic instrument simulating a percussion instrument using capacitive touch sensitive sensors are described herein. Embodiments described comprise an art layer, a sensor layer, a shielding layer, an electronics package and a speaker. The art layer has depictions of one or more percussion instruments. The sensor layer is deposed under the art layer. The sensor layer has one or more instrument sensors, each comprising one or more capacitive touch sensors. Instrument sensors are positioned underneath one of the depicted percussion instruments in the art layer so that a finger tapping the depicted instrument will trigger the sensor. The capacitive touch sensors are electrically connected to the electronics package configured to detect changes in capacitance when a particular capacitive touch sensor is touched, causing the electronics package to play on the speaker a sound sample of an percussion instrument associated with that capacitive touch sensor. 1. A touch sensitive percussion instrument comprising:a sensor layer with at least one capacitive touch sensor;a separation layer adjacent the sensor layer; anda conductive ground plane layer adjacent the separation layer configured to shield a backside of the sensor layer.2. The touch sensitive percussion instrument of claim 1 , the separation layer further comprising a dielectric material at least approximately 0.5 mm thick.3. The touch sensitive percussion instrument of claim 1 , the sensor layer further comprising conductive ink deposed on a thin film substrate.4. The touch sensitive percussion instrument of claim 1 , the at least one capacitive touch sensor further comprising a conductive ink grid having less than complete conductive ink coverage.5. The touch sensitive percussion instrument of claim 4 , the conductive ink grid further having 50% or greater coverage.6. The touch sensitive percussion instrument of claim 4 , the conductive ink grid further having 35% to 50% coverage.7. The touch ...

ONE SIDED THIN FILM CAPACITIVE TOUCH SENSORS

Thin film capacitive touch sensors and applications thereof are described herein. Embodiments include construction of one-sided and two-sided thin film capacitive touch sensors with partial fill patterns, one-sided thin film capacitive touch sensors including conductive ground plane layers, one-sided thin film capacitive touch sensors including air gap layers, one-sided thin film capacitive touch sensors including a combination of both separation layers to create air gap layers and conductive ground plane layers. 1. A touch sensitive sensor system comprising:a capacitive touch sensor layer;a separation layer adjacent the capacitive touch sensor layer; anda conductive ground plane layer adjacent the separation layer configured to shield a backside of the capacitive touch sensor layer.2. The touch sensitive sensor system of claim 1 , the separation layer further comprising a dielectric material at least approximately 0.5 mm thick.3. The touch sensitive sensor system of claim 1 , the capacitive touch sensor layer further comprising a capacitive element deposed on a thin film substrate claim 1 , the capacitive element comprising conductive ink printed on a thin film substrate.4. The touch sensitive sensor system of claim 3 , the capacitive element further comprising a conductive ink grid having less than complete conductive ink coverage.5. The touch sensitive sensor system of claim 4 , the conductive ink grid further having 50% or greater coverage.6. The touch sensitive sensor system of claim 4 , the conductive ink grid further having 35% or greater coverage.7. The touch sensitive sensor system of further comprising a printed art layer adjacent the capacitive touch sensor layer and opposite the separation layer.8. The touch sensitive sensor system of wherein the capacitive touch sensor layer is integrally formed in the printed art layer.9. The touch sensitive sensor system of claim 8 , the printed art layer further comprising an opaque layer disposed between printed ...

Angle-based speed estimation of alternating current machines utilizing a median filter

A computer-implemented method for estimating a rotor speed of an alternating current (AC) machine is provided. The method includes determining a stator flux signal based on signals of voltage and current inputs to the AC machine, and determining a rotor flux signal of the AC machine based on the determined stator flux signal. The method includes determining an electrical angle signal based on the determined rotor flux signal, and deriving an electrical frequency signal from the determined electrical angle signal. Subsequently, the method includes sampling the derived electrical frequency signal at a predetermined sampling rate, and storing a predetermined number of sample values. The method further includes evaluating a median value of the predetermined set of electrical frequency sample values, determining a slip frequency value of the AC machine, and determining the rotor speed of the AC machine by subtracting the slip frequency value from the electrical frequency median value.

Apparatus and method for controlling dc-ac power conversion

An apparatus and method for controlling the delivery of power from a DC source to an AC grid includes an inverter configured to deliver power from the unipolar input source to the AC grid and an inverter controller. The inverter includes an input converter, an active filter, and an output converter. The inverter controller includes an input converter controller, an active filter controller and an output converter controller. The input converter controller is configured to control a current delivered by the input converter to a galvanically isolated unipolar bus of the inverter. The output converter is configured to control the output converter to deliver power to the AC grid. Additionally, the active filter controller is configured to control the active filter to supply substantially all the power that is deliver by the output controller to the AC grid at a grid frequency.

Process for forming an agglomerated particle cloud network coated fiber bundle

A process of making an agglomerated particle cloud network coated fiber bundle containing forming a bundle of fibers, coating the bundle of fibers with a nanoparticle solution, and drying the solvent from the coated bundle of fibers at a temperature above room temperature forming an agglomerated particle cloud network coated fiber bundle comprising a plurality of agglomerated nanoparticles. The agglomerated nanoparticles are located in at least a portion of the void space in the bundle of fibers and form bridges between at least a portion of the adjacent fibers. Between about 10 and 100% by number of fibers contain bridges to one or more adjacent fibers within the agglomerated particle cloud network coated fiber bundle. The agglomerated nanoparticles form between about 1 and 60% of the effective cross-sectional area of the agglomerated particle cloud network coated fiber bundle.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT WITH ONE SIDED THIN FILM CAPACITIVE TOUCH SENSORS

Touch-sensitive musical instruments with one or more strum sensors and one or more fret sensors, wherein each of the one or more strum sensors and the one or more fret sensors includes a capacitive touch sensor. The touch sensitive musical instrument has an audio module configured to generate an audio signal in response to triggering of the one or more strum sensors, the one or more fret sensors, or a combination thereof. 1. A touch sensitive musical instrument comprising:one or more strum sensors; andone or more fret sensors; andwherein each of the one or more strum sensors and the one or more fret sensors includes a capacitive touch sensor.2. The touch sensitive musical instrument of claim 1 , the capacitive touch sensor further comprising:a sensor layer; anda shield layer adjacent the sensor layer to form a shielded side of the sensor layer.3. The touch sensitive musical instrument of claim 2 , the shield layer to substantially prevent triggering the capacitive touch sensor from the shielded side of the sensor layer.4. The touch sensitive musical instrument of claim 3 , the shield layer further comprising one of: an air gap layer claim 3 , a separating material layer claim 3 , a conductive ground plane layer claim 3 , or a combination thereof.5. The touch sensitive musical instrument of further comprising a printed art layer adjacent the sensor layer and opposite the shielded side of the sensor layer claim 2 , the printed art layer including printed art representing a guitar design.6. The touch sensitive musical instrument of wherein the printed art layer and the sensor layer are integrally formed on a shared substrate.7. The touch sensitive musical instrument of further comprising an audio module configured to generate an audio signal in response to triggering of one of: the one or more strum sensors claim 1 , the one or more fret sensors claim 1 , or a combination thereof.8. The touch sensitive musical instrument of wherein the one or more strum sensors are ...

Service oriented architecture infrastructure for business process verification and systems integrated testing

A service oriented architecture (SOA) infrastructure is provided for business process verification and systems integrated testing. The system includes one or more primary agents each dedicated to detecting a particular business process. The system further includes one or more action agents each configured to provide a verification function for the particular business process. Additionally, the system includes a service manager configured to provide context look-up services for the one or more primary agents to determine which action agent of the one or more action agents is responsible for a particular verification function of the particular business process.

System and Method for Maintaining Recipe Ratios when Measuring Ingredients for Culinary Combinations

A system and method for assisting a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe. The system comprises a scale and a computing device configured to communicate with the scale. The system displays information regarding ingredients of the recipe and displays a progress of assembling the culinary combination based on the information from the scale. In some embodiments, a bar graph is displayed with a bar proportional to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. In some embodiments, the system displays a build column of one or more recipe blocks, representing actions or ingredients of the recipe. An active recipe block is displayed with a portion of the recipe block displayed in a different manner in proportion to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. 1. A method for a smart device with an integral graphical display to assist a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe , the recipe identifying one or more ingredients and one or more target amounts , each of the ingredients associated with one of the target amounts , the method comprising:receiving weight data from a digital kitchen scale;determining a tared weight based on the weight data, wherein the tared weight represents weight added to the scale since taring;displaying one or more recipe blocks, including a first recipe block;selecting the first recipe block as an active block and a first ingredient associated with the first recipe block as an active ingredient, wherein the first ingredient is one of the one or more ingredients, then selecting the target amount associated with the first ingredient as the target amount for the active ingredient, and then taring the tared weight;displaying the active block in an enhanced manner;determining a measured amount of the active ingredient based on the tared weight; anddisplaying a progress of the measured amount of ...

Bisphosphonate quinolone conjugates and uses thereof

Described herein are bisphosphonate quinolone compounds, conjugates and pharmaceutical formulations thereof that can include a bisphosphonate and a quinolone, where the quinolone can be releasably coupled to the bisphosphonate. Also provided herein are methods of making and methods of using the bisphosphonate quinolone compounds, conjugates and pharmaceutical formulations thereof.

Power tool dust port connector mechanism

A connector mechanism that connects a dust bag or other accessory to a power tool. The connector mechanism including a collar assembly having proximal and distal ends, the proximal end engaging the power tool and the distal end comprising a plurality of castellations radially spaced about an interior surface thereof for non-selectively engaging a plurality of castellations on the power tool to establish a mating interface between the collar assembly and the dust port; and a plurality of locking members radially spaced about the collar assembly to establish a locking relationship between the collar assembly and the dust port.

Globally referenced positioning in a shielded environment

A method, apparatus and system for globally referenced positioning in a shielded environment includes integrating and correlating information from a UWB receiver, a GPS receiver, and a bent-path GPS receiver adapted to extract a GPS radio frequency wave from a heterodyned GPS signal. The method, apparatus, and system is resistant to interference and can be used in a shielded environment such as indoors or behind a line-of-sight barrier.

TEST PATTERN MEMBRANE AND METHOD FOR TESTING CAPACITIVE SENSORS

A test pattern membrane test method uses a test pattern membrane to test the capacitive sensors of a device. The device is placed in the test fixture. The capacitive sensors are read without the test pattern membrane, storing as a set of baseline measurements. The test pattern membrane is placed on the unit to be tested. The test pattern membrane has a plurality of conductive areas on a non-conductive substrate. The conductive areas are arranged in a pattern that corresponds to the pattern of capacitive sensors. The sensors are read again to obtain a set of stimulated measurements. Differences for each of the sensors are determined between the sensor readings with and without the test pattern membrane in place. This difference is compared to a threshold. A sensor is considered to be functioning properly if the difference value is greater than the sensor's threshold value. 1. A device for testing a capacitive sensor assembly having a plurality of capacitive sensors arranged in a first pattern , comprising:a non-conductive substrate; anda plurality of conductive areas on the non-conductive substrate, wherein the plurality of conductive areas are arranged in a second pattern that corresponds to the first pattern of capacitive sensors on the capacitive sensor assembly.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:one or more conductive traces connecting at least a subset of the plurality of conductive areas.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein:the subset of the plurality of conductive areas correspond to capacitive touch sensors in the capacitive sensor assembly.4. A method for testing a product having a plurality of capacitive sensors arranged in a first pattern using a test pattern membrane claim 2 , comprising:placing the product in a test fixture;reading a first capacitance of the plurality of capacitive sensors without the test pattern membrane on the product;placing the test pattern membrane on the product, the test pattern membrane having a non-conductive substrate ...

Sensor extensions for capacitive sensors

Sensor extensions are a way of connecting capacitive sensors to a system using capacitive coupling rather than a conductive connection. Sensor extensions enable many unique applications. For example, a sensing system can be designed to support interchangeable sensor modules without exposed metal contacts. In another application, multi-layer sensor assemblies can be implemented without requiring connections between layers (“vias”), simplifying routing and allowing the area of touch sensors to be expanded. In yet another application, product packaging can include sensors that are extensions of the product's sensors. In-store display solutions can use the technique to make products on display touch-sensitive.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING RECIPE RATIOS WHEN MEASURING INGREDIENTS FOR CULINARY COMBINATIONS

A system and method for assisting a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe. The system comprises a scale and a computing device configured to communicate with the scale. The system displays information regarding ingredients of the recipe and displays a progress of assembling the culinary combination based on the information from the scale. In some embodiments, a bar graph is displayed with a bar proportional to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. In some embodiments, the system displays a build column of one or more recipe blocks, representing actions or ingredients of the recipe. An active recipe block is displayed with a portion of the recipe block displayed in a different manner in proportion to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. 113.-. (canceled)14. A system for assisting a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe , the recipe having one or more ingredients and one or more target amounts for the ingredients , the system comprising:a scale;a computing device with an electronic display;wherein the computing device is configured for communicating with the scale; andwherein the electronic display is configured for displaying information regarding the ingredients of the recipe, and for displaying a progress of the assembly of the culinary combination.15. The system of claim 14 , wherein the computing device is further configured for:selecting a first ingredient from the one or more ingredients of the recipe;displaying a name and the target amount for the first ingredient;determining an amount added to the scale based on information received from the scale; anddetermining a measured amount of the first ingredient based on the amount added to the scale.16. The system of claim 15 , wherein the computing device is further configured for:displaying a build column comprising one or more recipe blocks, ...

Multi-stage beam contacts

An electrical connector has a first wafer having a first housing with a first plurality of contact beams extending from the first housing in a first plane. A second wafer has a second housing with a second plurality of contact beams extending from said second housing in a second plane substantially parallel to the first plane. A dividing panel member extends from the insulative housing between the first plurality of contact beams and the second plurality of contact beams. Each of the contact beams extending from the wafer pair is configured to mate with a corresponding backplane contact in a backplane connector. The contact beams extending from the wafer pair and the backplane contacts are configured such that each pair of corresponding contacts includes a first contact point and a second contact point. When the wafer pair is fully received by the backplane connector, contact between the contact beam and the backplane contact is maintained at both the first and second contact points. Each of the contact beams includes a pivot member configured such that the electrical connector has a low initial insertion force, but a high normal force when fully mated with the backplane connector.

System and Method for Maintaining Recipe Ratios when Measuring Ingredients for Culinary Combinations

A system and method for assisting a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe. The system comprises a scale and a computing device configured to communicate with the scale. The system displays information regarding ingredients of the recipe and displays a progress of assembling the culinary combination based on the information from the scale. In some embodiments, a bar graph is displayed with a bar proportional to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. In some embodiments, the system displays a build column of one or more recipe blocks, representing actions or ingredients of the recipe. An active recipe block is displayed with a portion of the recipe block displayed in a different manner in proportion to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. 1. A system for communicating non-audio information between devices , the system comprising:a computing device with an audio port, the audio port having at least four connectors, including a microphone-in connector, and two audio-out connectors;a peripheral device with an audio jack, the audio jack having at least four connectors, including a microphone-out connector, and two audio-in connectors;wherein the peripheral device is configured for transmitting a first set of non-audio information to the computing device via the microphone-out connector of the audio jack; andwherein the computing device is configured for receiving the first set of non-audio information from the peripheral device via the microphone-in connector of the audio port.2. The system of claim 1 ,wherein the computing device is configured for transmitting a second set of non-audio information to the peripheral device via one of the audio-out connectors of the audio port; andwherein the peripheral device is configured for receiving the second set of non-audio information from the computing device via the audio-in ...

Engineered heme-binding compositions and uses thereof

Described herein are heme-binding compositions and methods relating to their use, for example methods of treatment of sepsis and rhabdomyolysis.

Bacterial vaccine

A pharmaceutical compositions and methods for immunotherapy are provided. The pharmaceutical composition includes a genetically-engineered bacterium expressing a human disease-related antigen(s), preferably two or more patient-specific tumor antigens as a polytope. The bacterium has genetically engineered lipopolysaccharide or a patient's own endosymbiotic bacterium so that the bacterium expresses endotoxin at a low level, which is insufficient to induce a CD-14 mediated sepsis. The genetically-engineered bacterium can be administered to the patient, either systemically or locally, to induce tumor-specific immune response.

High density electrical connector

A connector module for an electrical connector that has at least one wafer assembly with at least one conductive member and at least one contact wafer. The contact wafer includes a plurality of contacts including at least one signal contact and at least one ground contact. Each of the contacts has a board engagement end configured to engage a printed circuit board and a mating interface end opposite thereof and configured to connect with a contact of a mating connector module. A grounding gasket receives the board engagement ends of the contacts of the wafer assembly. The grounding gasket has at least one portion in electrical contact with the ground contact of the plurality of contacts. The ground contact of the contact wafer is in electrical contact with both the conductive member and the grounding gasket, thereby defining a grounding path through the connector module to the board.

System and Method for Maintaining Recipe Ratios when Measuring Ingredients for Culinary Combinations

A system and method for assisting a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe. The system comprises a scale and a computing device configured to communicate with the scale. The system displays information regarding ingredients of the recipe and displays a progress of assembling the culinary combination based on the information from the scale. In some embodiments, a bar graph is displayed with a bar proportional to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. In some embodiments, the system displays a build column of one or more recipe blocks, representing actions or ingredients of the recipe. An active recipe block is displayed with a portion of the recipe block displayed in a different manner in proportion to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. 1. A method for a computing device to assist a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe , the recipe identifying one or more ingredients and one or more target amounts , each of the ingredients associated with one of the target amounts , the method comprising:the computing device receiving real-time data from a scale;the computing device determining a tared weight based on the real-time data, wherein the tared weight represents weight added to the scale since taring;the computing device causing an electronic display to display one or more recipe blocks, including a first recipe block;the computing device selecting the first recipe block as an active block, then selecting a first ingredient as an active ingredient, wherein the first ingredient is one of the one or more ingredients, then selecting a target amount for the first ingredient as the target amount for the active ingredient, and then taring the tared weight;the computing device determining a measured amount of the active ingredient based on the tared weight; andthe computing device causing the electronic ...

System and Method for Maintaining Recipe Ratios when Measuring Ingredients for Culinary Combinations

A system and method for assisting a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe. The system comprises a scale and a computing device configured to communicate with the scale. The system displays information regarding ingredients of the recipe and displays a progress of assembling the culinary combination based on the information from the scale. In some embodiments, a bar graph is displayed with a bar proportional to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. In some embodiments, the system displays a build column of one or more recipe blocks, representing actions or ingredients of the recipe. An active recipe block is displayed with a portion of the recipe block displayed in a different manner in proportion to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. 1. A method for a computing device to assist a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe , the recipe identifying one or more ingredients and one or more target amounts for the ingredients , the method comprising:receiving information from a scale;selecting a first ingredient from the one or more ingredients of the recipe;displaying information regarding the ingredients, including displaying a name and the target amount for the first ingredient;determining an amount added to the scale based on information received from the scale;determining a measured amount of the first ingredient based on the amount added to the scale; andtransferring association, upon user command, of the amount added to the scale from the measured amount of the first ingredient to a measured amount of a second ingredient from the one or more ingredients of the recipe.2. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions which , when executed by a processor , cause the processor to perform steps of a method for assisting a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe ...

Lignin conversion to fuels, chemicals and materials

Disclosed herein are methods for the production of fuels, chemicals, or materials from biomass-derived lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose. Also provided are methods for the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates from lignocellulosic biomass and the subsequent thermal and catalytic conversion of polyhydroxyalkanoates to hydrocarbons. In addition, methods for the production of ethanol from the fermentation of polysaccharides are described.

A soft bulky multi-ply product and method of making the same

An ultra soft, bulky, multi-ply tissue having low overall sidedness and a geometric mean tensile strength of less than about 800 g/3" wherein an embossed ply has a TMI sidedness of at least about 0.45 and an embossed area of at least about 2%, which is capable of being made from non-premium furnish, and method for making such products are disclosed. An ultra soft, bulky, multi-ply tissue having low overall sidedness and a geometric mean tensile strength of less than about 35 g/3" per lb. of basis weight wherein an embossed ply has a TMI sidedness of at least about 0.45 and an embossed area of at least about 2%, which is capable of being made from non-premium furnish, and method for making such products are also disclosed.

Polysiloxane urethane compounds and adhesive compositions, and method of making and using the same

Silicone urethane compounds, e.g., a polysiloxane urethane (meth)acrylate, obtained as a reaction product of a polysiloxane carbinol, a polyisocyanate, and a polyfunctional compound having at least one functional group which is reactive with an isocyanate group of the polyisocyanate and after reaction therewith provides an ethylenic functional group in the reaction product. The polysiloxane carbinol has a molecular weight of from about 5,000 to about 50,000 and has R'OH end groups wherein R' is linear C 4 -C 20 alkylene. Such carbinol may be obtained as a reaction product of the corresponding hydride-terminated polysiloxane and a linear C 4 -C 20 ω-alkenyl alcohol. The hydride-terminated polysiloxane in turn may be obtained as a reaction product of either (i) the corresponding silanol of molecular weight at least 10,000 and a hydridosilane having one or more hydrolyzable groups attached to the silicon atom, or (ii) a cyclosiloxane and a 1,3-dihydrido disiloxane. The disclosed compounds may be utilized in adhesive compositions for substrates including bonding surfaces such as glass, and polymers and copolymers of ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The bonding of such substrates may suitably be carried out at least partially under anoxic conditions, e.g., with elevated temperature and/or actinic radiation curing of the bonding composition in a substantially oxygen-free environment. A preferred vacuum degassing/anoxic curing process is disclosed for such bonding compositions, which is particularly advantageous for difficult to bond substrates, such as low density polyethylene.

Fiber/resin composites and method of preparation

Resin compositions useful for filament winding applications comprising an epoxy component including at least one polyepoxide resin curable by heat, an olefinicially unsaturated monomer component including at least one polyolefinically unsaturated monomer curable by actinic radiation, a cyanate ester component including at least one cyanate ester compound having at least two cyanate functional groups per molecule, at least one organic peroxide, at least one photoinitiator, and a heat activated curing agent for epoxides. The compositions have a viscosity less than about 2000 centipoise (cps) and are capable of retaining this viscosity for at least about 6 months at about ambient temperature. The resins are capable of being immobilized by actinic radiation exposure and further heat cured without substantial resin drip. One or more organic peroxides are employed, selected from the group of organic peroxides having 10 hour decomposition half-lives at temperatures of from about 50° C. to less than about 104° C. Also, fiber resin composites comprising fiber substrates impregnated with the dual-curing resin compositions. Also the process for coating fiber substrates with the dual-curing resin compositions is disclosed.

Filament-winding compositions for fiber/resin composites

Resin compositions useful for filament winding applications comprising an epoxy component including at least one polyepoxide resin curable by heat, an olefinicially unsaturated monomer component including at least one polyolefinically unsaturated monomer curable by actinic radiation, at least one photoinitiator, at least one organic peroxide, and a heat activated curing agent for epoxides. The compositions have a viscosity less than about 2000 centipoise (cps) and are capable of retaining this viscosity for at least about 2 hours at a temperature of from about ambient temperature to about 60° C. The resins are capable of being immobilized by actinic radiation exposure and further heat cured without substantial resin drip. One or more organic peroxides are employed, selected from the group of organic peroxides having 10 hour decomposition half lives at temperatures of from about 50° C. to less than about 104° C. Also, fiber resin composites comprising fiber substrates impregnated with the dual-curing resin compositions. Also the process for coating fiber substrates with the dual-curing resin compositions is disclosed.

Method of preparing fiber/resin composites

Resin compositions useful for filament winding applications comprising an epoxy component including at least one polyepoxide resin curable by heat, an olefinicially unsaturated monomer component including at least one polyolefinically unsaturated monomer curable by actinic radiation, at least one photoinitiator which is not a peroxide, at least one organic peroxide, and a heat activated curing agent for epoxides. The compositions have a viscosity less than about 2000 centipoise (cps) and are capable of retaining this viscosity for at least about 2 hours at a temperature of from about ambient temperature to about 60° C. The resins are capable of being immobilized by actinic radiation exposure and further heat cured without substantial resin drip. One or more organic peroxides are employed, selected from the group of organic peroxides having 10 hour decomposition half lives at temperatures of from about 50° C. to less than about 104° C. Also, fiber resin composites comprising fiber substrates impregnated with the dual-curing resin compositions is disclosed. Also the process for coating fiber substrates with the dual-curing resin compositions is disclosed.

Filament winding compositions for fiber/resin composites

Resin compositions useful for filament winding applications comprising an epoxy component including at least one polyepoxide resin curable by heat, an olefinicially unsaturated monomer component including at least one polyolefinically unsaturated monomer curable by actinic radiation, at least one photoinitiator, at least one organic peroxide, and a heat activated curing agent for epoxides. The compositions have a viscosity less than about 2000 centipoise (cps) and are capable of retaining this viscosity for at least about 2 hours at a temperature of from about ambient temperature to about 60° C. The resins are capable of being immobilized by actinic radiation exposure and further heat cured without substantial resin drip. One or more organic peroxides are employed, selected from the group of organic peroxides having 10 hour decomposition half lives at temperatures of from about 50° C. to less than about 104° C. Also, fiber resin composites comprising fiber substrates impregnated with the dual-curing resin compositions. Also the process for coating fiber substrates with the dual-curing resin compositions is disclosed.

Microprocessor controlled ambulatory medical apparatus with hand held communication device

An implantable infusion pump possesses operational functionality that is, at least in part, controlled by software operating in two processor ICs which are configured to perform some different and some duplicate functions. The pump exchanges messages with an external device via telemetry. Each processor controls a different part of the drug infusion mechanism such that both processors must agree on the appropriateness of drug delivery for infusion to occur. Delivery accumulators are incremented and decremented with delivery requests and with deliveries made. When accumulated amounts reach or exceed, quantized deliverable amounts, infusion is made to occur. The accumulators are capable of being incremented by two or more independent types of delivery requests. Operational modes of the infusion device are changed automatically in view of various system errors that are trapped, various system alarm conditions that are detected, and when excess periods of time lapse between pump and external device interactions.

Method and apparatus for communicating between an ambulatory medical device and a control device via telemetry using randomized data

An implanted medical device (e.g. infusion pump) and handheld communication device communicate with one another via telemetry wherein transmitted messages have enhanced numbers of and/or regularity of bit transitions to minimize the risk of synchronization loss between transmitted bits of data and received bits of data. Bit transitions for portions of messages may be enhanced by applying a pseudo-randomization scheme to those portions of messages that are transmitted in a way that allows the receiver to extract the original data from the received randomized data. Preferred randomization techniques modify (i.e. randomize) the data using a CRC value that is being accumulated while simultaneously causing the modified data to modify subsequent accumulation of the CRC itself. Upon reception, the reversal of data randomization occurs so that the intended message is appropriately received.

Microprocessor controlled ambulatory medical apparatus with hand held communication device

An implantable infusion pump possesses operational functionality that is, at least in part, controlled by software operating in two processor ICs which are configured to perform some different and some duplicate functions. The pump exchanges messages with an external device via telemetry. Each processor controls a different part of the drug infusion mechanism such that both processors must agree on the appropriateness of drug delivery for infusion to occur. Delivery accumulators are incremented and decremented with delivery requests and with deliveries made. When accumulated amounts reach or exceed, quantized deliverable amounts, infusion is made to occur. The accumulators are capable of being incremented by two or more independent types of delivery requests. Operational modes of the infusion device are changed automatically in view of various system errors that are trapped, various system alarm conditions that are detected, and when excess periods of time lapse between pump and external device interactions.

Ambulatory medical apparatus with hand held communication device

A communication device (CD) exchanges messages with an implantable infusion pump via telemetry such that commands are supplied thereto and operational information is obtained therefrom. The CD is controlled, at least in part, by a processor IC according to a software program operating therein and provides feedback to a user via a visual display, an audio alarm, and a vibrational alarm, and allows input from the user via a touch sensitive keypad. Certain input functions are restricted by password. The visual display includes an icon and fixed element display region and a bitmap display region. The fixed element display region includes time and date displays, battery and drug level displays that decrement, and a moving delivery state display. Various screens allow operational or log information to be displayed and/or user entry of commands. Program features when disabled are removed from a series of screen options that can be scrolled through.

Ambulatory medical apparatus and method having telemetry modifiable control software

An implanted medical device (e.g. infusion pump) and handheld communication device wherein the implantable device is capable of operating under control of different software programs, wherein a first program operates after resetting the implantable device and is not capable of providing significant medical functionality but is capable of selected telemetry operations including telemetry operations that allow replacement software to be downloaded, and wherein a second program may be caused to take control of the device and is capable of significant medical functionality and selected telemetry operations but is incapable of receiving replacement software. A software image may be received in multiple messages where each message is provided with its own validation code and wherein a validation code for the whole image is provided and wherein each provided validation code must compared to a derived validation code prior to accepting the validity of the replacement software.

Ambulatory medical apparatus and method using a robust communication protocol

An implanted medical device (e.g. infusion pump) and external device communicate with one another via telemetry wherein messages are transmitted under a robust communication protocol. The communication protocol gives enhanced assurance concerning the integrity of messages that impact medical operations of the implantable device. Messages are transmitted using a multipart format that includes a preamble, a frame sync, a telemetry ID, data, and a validation code. The data portion of the message includes an op-code that dictates various other elements that form part of the message. The data portion may also include additional elements such as sequence numbers, bolus numbers, and duplicate data elements. A telemetry ID for the transmitting device may be implicitly embedded in the message as part of the validation code that is sent with the message and that must be pre-known by the receiver to confirm the integrity of the received message.

Hydrogen peroxide complexes and their use in the cure system of anaerobic adhesives

Provided is a complex of hydrogen peroxide and at least one compound represented by Formula (I): wherein X is (i), -C(R 3 ) 3 , -C=C(R 3 ), -O(R 3 ), -N(R 3 ) 2 , or -S(R 3 ); and R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are each independently selected from H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, aryl, heteroaryl heteroarylalkyl, heterocyclyl, and cycloalkyl, or R 2 and an R 3 are optionally taken together to form an alicyclic ring. Also provided are anaerobic cure systems and curable compositions employing the complexes described herein.

Reduction of discoloration in white polyurethane foams

Surprisingly effective additive formulations for the reduction of highly undesirable yellowing or other discoloration of white, uncolored, polyurethane foam articles are provided. White polyurethane foam exhibits a susceptibility to yellowing and discoloration to a great extent, particularly in relatively short periods of time, than other types of polymeric articles. The inventive additives impart excellent low-discoloration properties over appreciable amounts of time of regular exposure to harmful elements, thereby according the pertinent industry a manner of providing white polyurethane foams for longer periods of time. Methods of producing such reliably white-colored polyurethane foams are also provided.

In situ recovery from a oil shale formation

An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. Heat may be provided to a formation from a heat source in the formation. Hydrocarbons within the formation may be pyrolyzed. Hydrocarbons, H2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. In some embodiments, the formation may include a relatively impermeable portion and/or a relatively permeable portion.

Radical-curable adhesive compositions, reaction products of which demonstrate superior resistance to thermal degradation

The present invention is directed to a radical-curable adhesive composition which includes a (meth)acrylate composition; a coreactant selected from unsaturated cyclic, bicyclic and tricyclic (meth)acrylates and epoxidized alkyl, cycloalkyl, bicyclic and tricyclic (meth)acrylates; and a radical cure-inducing composition. Reaction products of compositions in accordance with this invention exhibit superior resistance to thermal degradation.

Alkoxysilane-functionalized hydrocarbon compounds, intermediates thereof and methods of preparation thereof

A process for preparing moisture curable compounds and moisture curable compositions prepared from the product of that process is provided.

Method for diagnosis and/or training of proprioceptor feedback capabilities in a muscle and joint system of a human patient

A method for diagnosis and/or training of proprioceptor feedback capabilities of a muscle and joint system of a human patient using an exercise system having a patient attachment device and an arrangement for controlling parameters of an exercise movement in response to a control signal derived from one or more measured exercise parameters. A patient performance goal is defined as a real time function of preselected exercise parameters. A perturbation signal function is defined for the control signal; and the control signal is modified by the perturbation function value during a patient exercise motion. The defined performance goal is displayed during the patient exercise motion and the actual patient performance relative to the performance goal is also tracked and displayed. An error value is measured as the difference between actual patient performance and the patient performance goal.

Apparatus for controlled exercise and diagnosis of human performance

Muscle exercise and diagnostic apparatus with an output shaft, a servo motor coupled in driving relation to the output shaft, and a support mechanism for mounting the output shaft and the servo motor in a selectable stationary position. A plurality of work simulation tools and coupling arrangements are provided, including coupling arrangements on the output shaft and each of the tools for removably coupling one of the tools to the output shaft. A composite output shaft with a larger diameter, high torque section and a smaller diameter, low torque section, each with its own separate torque measuring strain gauge arrangement is provided. A shaft position sensor senses the angular position of the output shaft and produces an output shaft position signal. A servo control circuit responds to a preselected command signal measuring device for measuring a preselected servo control signal parameter associated with the servo motor and shaft and operatively related to the command signal. Exercise control circuitry coupled to the servo circuit and receiving the output shaft position signal and the torque signal controls the servo motor and shaft in accordance with a preselected exercise control algorithm.

Il8 blocking emt pathway and overcoming cancer stem cells

Method of fabricating bifacial tandem solar cells

A method of fabricating on a semiconductor substrate bifacial tandem solar cells with semiconductor subcells having a lower bandgap than the substrate bandgap on one side of the substrate and with subcells having a higher bandgap than the substrate on the other including, first, growing a lower bandgap subcell on one substrate side that uses only the same periodic table group V material in the dislocation-reducing grading layers and bottom subcells as is present in the substrate and after the initial growth is complete and then flipping the substrate and growing the higher bandgap subcells on the opposite substrate side which can be of different group V material.

Medical device for outpatient use and method of control software that can be modified by telemetry

Microprocessor controlled ambulatory medical apparatus with hand held communication device

An implantable infusion pump possesses operational functionality that is, at least in part, controlled by software operating in two processor ICs which are configured to perform some different and some duplicate functions. The pump exchanges messages with an external device via telemetry. Each processor controls a different part of the drug infusion mechanism such that both processors must agree on the appropriateness of drug delivery for infusion to occur. Delivery accumulators are incremented and decremented with delivery requests and with deliveries made. When accumulated amounts reach or exceed, quantized deliverable amounts, infusion is made to occur. The accumulators are capable of being incremented by two or more independent types of delivery requests. Operational modes of the infusion device are changed automatically in view of various system errors that are trapped, various system alarm conditions that are detected, and when excess periods of time lapse between pump and external device interactions.

Engineered heme-binding compositions and uses thereof

Portable power manager having one or more device ports for connecting with external power loads

A portable DC power manager ( 400 ) includes an internal power bus ( 410 ) and a plurality of device ports ( 1150, 1160, 1170, 1180, 1190, 1200 ) for connecting with external power and energy sources, external power loads and other external power managers. Each device port is isolated for the internal power bus by controllable switches (A, B, C, D). Power converters ( 440, 442, 510 ) may be disposed between device ports and the internal power bus to convert voltages and attenuate current amplitude. Energy management schema operating on the power manager sums available power and allocates the available power to connected power loads according to power priority settings. A hot-change-over circuit ( 1300 ) connects additional sources to the internal bus in response to a voltage drop on the internal power bus. A compact and lightweight package ( 1100 ) enables a portability.

Particle cassettes and processes therefor

An article for use in manufacturing particle cassettes comprising one or more single pieces of membrane having a plurality of gas flow passages bonded thereto. The article allows convenient manufacture of particle cassettes. Two such articles may be employed to provide a finished particle cassette and a production line in which a plurality of gas flow passages are conveyed on a single membrane is disclosed.

Particle cassettes and processes therefor

An article for use in manufacturing particle cassettes comprising one or more single pieces of membrane having a plurality of gas flow passages bonded thereto. The article allows convenient manufacture of particle cassettes. Two such articles may be employed to provide a finished particle cassette and a production line in which a plurality of gas flow passages are conveyed on a single membrane is disclosed.

Cyanoacrylate adhesives with improved cured thermal properties

A cyanoacrylate monomer adhesive formulation which has improved thermal properties resulting from the inclusion in the formulation of an effective amount for enhancing the thermal resistance of the cured polymer of a sulfur containing compound of the formula: ##STR1## where R 1 and R 2 are, respectively, monovalent and divalent hydrocarbon groups which may be optionally substituted with halogen, NO 2 , oxo, CN, alkoxy, hydroxy, acyloxy or SO 2 or interrupted by one or more ether oxygen atoms.

Large angle grinder

An angle grinder is provided including a radial fan assembly. The radial fan assembly is configured to direct exhaust radially outwardly and axially away from a user of the angle grinder. Brush card assemblies for an angle grinder are also provided. The brush card assemblies provide for the securing of brush cards to a field case of the angle grinder by the interface between the field case and brush cards. Additionally, a spindle lock mechanism and a safety mechanism for an angle grinder are provided.

A soft bulky multi-ply product and method of making the same

An ultra soft, bulky, multi-ply tissue having low overall sidedness and a geometric mean tensile strength of less than about 800 g/3" wherein an embossed ply has a TMI sidedness of at least about 0.45 and an embossed area of at least about 2%, which is capable of being made from non-premium furnish, and method for making such products are disclosed. An ultra soft, bulky, multi-ply tissue having low overall sidedness and a geometric mean tensile strength of less than about 35 g/3" per lb. of basis weight wherein an embossed ply has a TMI sidedness of at least about 0.45 and an embossed area of at least about 2%, which is capable of being made from non-premium furnish, and method for making such products are also disclosed. <IMAGE>

A soft bulky multi-ply product and method of making the same

An ultra soft, bulky, multi-ply tissue having low overall sidedness and a geometric mean tensile strength of less than about 800 g/3" wherein an embossed ply has a TMI sidedness of at least about 0.45 and an embossed area of at least about 2%, which is capable of being made from non-premium furnish, and method for making such products are disclosed. An ultra soft, bulky, multi-ply tissue having low overall sidedness and a geometric mean tensile strength of less than about 35 g/3" per lb. of basis weight wherein an embossed ply has a TMI sidedness of at least about 0.45 and an embossed area of at least about 2%, which is capable of being made from non-premium furnish, and method for making such products are also disclosed.

Soft bulk multilayer product and process for its preparation

SOFT MULTI-PAPER VOLUMINOUS PRODUCT AND SAME MANUFACTURING METHOD

Método para fabricar un producto de papel higiénico de múltiples capas de alto peso básico, ultra suave, que comprende: (a) proporcionar una pasta papelera fibrosa; (b) formar una primera banda continua emergente a partir de dicha pasta papelera; (c) formar una segunda banda continua emergente de dicha pasta papelera; (d) grabar al menos una de dichas bandas continuas entre un par de rodillos de grabar; (e) combinar dicha primera banda continua con dicha segunda banda continua para formar una banda continua de múltiples capas; (f) opcionalmente, calandrar dicha banda continua de múltiples capas grabada; y en que los pasos (a) - (f) son controlados para producir un producto de papel higiénico de múltiples capas, teniendo la primera capa grabada una diferencia entre caras TMI de al menos aproximadamente 0, 45, y un área grabada de al menos aproximadamente el 2%, en que el producto de papel higiénico de múltiples capas presenta una diferencia entre caras TMI total de menos de aproximadamente 0, 6, y un valor de la media geométrica de la resistencia a la tracción de menos de aproximadamente 77 g/7, 5 de anchura por kg de peso básico, y la diferencia entre caras TMI de la segunda capa difiere de la de la primera capa en al menos aproximadamente 0, 1. Method for manufacturing a high-soft, ultra-soft, multi-layered multi-layer toilet paper product comprising: (a) providing a fibrous pulp; (b) forming a first continuous emerging band from said pulp; (c) forming a second continuous emerging band of said pulp; (d) record at least one of said continuous bands between a pair of engraving rollers; (e) combining said first continuous band with said second continuous band to form a continuous multilayer band; (f) optionally, calendering said recorded multilayer continuous band; and in which steps (a) - (f) are controlled to produce a multi-layer toilet paper product, the first etched layer having a difference between TMI faces of at least about 0.45, and a recorded area of at ...

SOFT VOLUMINOUS LAYERED TISSUE PAPER

Soft bulk multilayer product and process for its preparation

Soft, bulky single-ply tissue and method for its manufacture

The present invention relates to a soft, thick, single-ply tissue having a serpentine configuration and to a process for the manufacture of such tissue product having a basis weight of at least about 15 lbs. per 3000 square foot ream and having low sidedness, said tissue exhibiting:    a specific total tensile strength of between 40 and 200 grams per 3 inches per pound per 3000 square foot ream, a cross direction specific wet tensile strength of between 2.75 and 20.0 grams per 3 inches per pound per 3000 square foot ream, the ratio of MD tensile to CD tensile of between 1.25 and 2.75, a specific geometric mean tensile stiffness of between 0.5 and 3.2 grams per inch per percent strain per pound per 3000 square foot ream, a friction deviation of less than 0.250, and a sidedness parameter of less than 0.30.

Touch panel with automatic nulling

A touch panel has panel scanning signals selectively applied to the four sides of a touch sensing surface of the panel so as to establish alternating current voltage gradients in desired directions across the touch sensing surface. When the panel is touched, touch signals result and are utilized by a touch location circuit in determining the location of touch. The impedence touch current resulting from a user's touch may also be determined and used. The touch panel circuit automatically compensates for any variations in touch signals which occur when the touch panel is untouched and automatically nulls the touch signals under such circumstances to enhance the accuracy of touch location determination.

Touch panel with automatic frequency control

A touch panel has panel scanning signals selectively applied to the four sides of a touch sensing surface of the panel so as to establish alternating current voltage gradients in desired directions across the touch sensing surface. When the panel is touched, touch signals result and are utilized by a touch location circuit in determining the location of touch. The impedence touch current resulting from a user's touch may also be determined and used. The touch panel circuit automatically adjusts the frequency of the applied panel signals to shift this frequency away from fixed frequency interference spectra, such as due to cathode-ray tube flyback signals, in the environment in which the touch panel is used. The touch location thereby minimizes the effects of such spectra on touch location determinations.

Globally referenced positioning in a shielded environment

A method, apparatus and system for globally referenced positioning in a shielded environment includes integrating and correlating information from a UWB receiver, a GPS receiver, and a bent-path GPS receiver adapted to extract a GPS radio frequency wave from a heterodyned GPS signal. The method, apparatus, and system is resistant to interference and can be used in a shielded environment such as indoors or behind a line-of-sight barrier.

Photographic element

(57)【要約】 【課題】 有用な写真特性を与え、ピラゾロンもしくは ピラゾロトリアゾールカプラーの調製に要する方法より も簡単な合成方法によって調製できる新規なクラスのマ ゼンタ色素生成カプラーを提供する。 【解決手段】 乳剤層と組合わさる次式（Ｉ）： 【化１】 （式中、Ｒ 1 は、水素原子もしくはアルキル基；Ｒ 2 は、アルキル基；Ａｒは、フェニルもしくはナフチル 基；Ｘは、置換基であり、ｎは１〜５の整数；そしてＺ は、水素原子もしくは酸化された発色現像主薬と当該カ プラーとの反応によって分離されることができる基であ る）で表されるマゼンタカプラーを有する感光性ハロゲ ン銀乳剤層を含んでなる写真要素。

Rack entry vehicle communication system

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Improved apparatus for communicating information between a movable rack entry vehicle and a reference station by means of optical radiation,such as infrared radiation. A universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter is located on both the vehicle and the reference station so that information originating in parallel form can be communicated in serial form.

Musical instrument with one sided thin film capacitive touch sensors

Touch sensitive musical instruments are described herein including embodiments having: one-sided capacitive touch sensors with conductive ground planes, one-sided capacitive touch sensors with air gaps, one-sided capacitive touch sensors with separating material, and/or one-sided capacitive touch sensors including a combination of conductive ground planes, air gaps, and/or separating material. Embodiments of touch sensitive musical instruments simulating string instruments such as guitars are described.

Hydrogen peroxide complexes and their use in the cure system of anaerobic adhesives

Provided is a complex of hydrogen peroxide and at least one compound represented by Formula (I): wherein X is (i), -C(R3)3, -C=C(R3), -O(R3), -N(R3)3, or -S(R3); and R1, R2, and R3 are each independently selected from H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, aryl, heteroaryl heteroarylalkyl, heterocyclyl, and cycloalkyl, or R2 and an R3 are optionally taken together to form an alicyclic ring. Also provided are anaerobic cure systems and curable compositions employing the complexes described herein.

Multiresonator magnetron

High speed, high density electrical connector and connector assembly

In one embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed an electrical connector connectable to a printed circuit board on one end, which includes an insulative housing and a plurality of insulative posts disposed in the insulative housing, with the insulative posts arranged in at least one row. Each of the insulative posts has a first side and a second side, and the insulative posts extend in a direction away from the printed circuit board. A plurality of signal conductors are provided, with each signal conductor having a first contact end connectable to the printed circuit board, a second contact end, and an intermediate portion therebetween that is disposed in the insulative housing, wherein the signal conductors are disposed along the first side of the insulative posts. A plurality of ground conductors are provided, with each ground conductor having a first contact end connectable to the printed circuit board, a second contact end, and an intermediate portion therebetween that is disposed in the insulative housing, wherein the ground conductors are disposed along the second side of the insulative posts such that the signal conductors and the ground conductors are electrically isolated from one another.

High speed, high density electrical connector

A high speed, high density electrical connector for use with printed circuit boards. The connector is in two pieces with one piece having pins and shield plates and the other having socket type signal contacts and shield plates. The shields have a grounding arrangement which is adapted to control the electromagnetic fields, for various system architectures, simultaneous switching configurations and signal speeds, allowing all of the socket type signal contacts to be used for signal transmission. Additionally, at least one piece of the connector is manufactured from wafers, with each ground plane and signal column injection molded into components which, when combined, form a wafer. This construction allows very close spacing between adjacent columns of signal contacts as well as tightly controlled spacing between the signal contacts and the shields. It also allows for easy and flexible manufacture, such as a connector that has wafers intermixed in a configuration to accommodate single ended, point to point and differential applications.

Apparatus and method for controlling DC-AC power conversion

An apparatus and method for controlling the delivery of power from a DC source to an AC grid includes an inverter configured to deliver power from the unipolar input source to the AC grid and an inverter controller. The inverter includes an input converter, an active filter, and an output converter. The inverter controller includes an input converter controller, an active filter controller and an output converter controller. The input converter controller is configured to control a current delivered by the input converter to a galvanically isolated unipolar bus of the inverter. The output converter is configured to control the output converter to deliver power to the AC grid. Additionally, the active filter controller is configured to control the active filter to supply substantially all the power that is deliver by the output controller to the AC grid at a grid frequency.

Power tool counterweight arrangement and mass member

A power tool may include a motor and a drive shaft having a first end coupled to the motor and a second end eccentrically coupled to a platen by a retainer bearing and eccentric sleeve. A counterweight component may be coupled to the second end of the drive shaft to counteract imbalance generated by rotation of the retainer bearing, eccentric sleeve and platen. The counterweight component may include a counterweight coupled to the second end of the drive shaft, between the eccentric sleeve and the platen. Alignment of the counterweight may be offset with respect to a centerline of the drive shaft to counteract vibration generated due to interaction of the platen with a workpiece. The counterweight component may also include a counterweight mass member coupled to a sector of the counterweight to counteract vibration generated due to interaction of the platen with a workpiece.

Smart scale - culinary ratio system

A system and method for assisting a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe. The system comprises a scale and a computing device configured to communicate with the scale. The system displays information regarding ingredients of the recipe and displays a progress of assembling the culinary combination based on the information from the scale. In some embodiments, a bar graph is displayed with a bar proportional to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. In some embodiments, the system displays a build column of one or more recipe blocks, representing actions or ingredients of the recipe. An active recipe block is displayed with a portion of the recipe block displayed in a different manner in proportion to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient.

Photographic material and process comprising a bicyclic pyrazolo coupler

Novel bicyclic pyrazolo couplers containing a ballast group of formula (I): ##STR1## are useful in photographic materials and processes. The couplers exhibit increased coupling activity, and provide formation of dyes having improved maximum magenta image dye density, hue, and dye light stability when employed in color photographic materials and processes.

Pan-her antagonists and methods of use

The present invention features human epidermal receptor (HER) antagonists. These antagonists are polypeptide variants of ligands of HER. The HER ligand polypeptide variants of the invention possess Pan-HER antagonistic properties and can inhibit at least one HER-mediated biological activity of one or more HER subtypes, such as inhibition of the receptor's kinase activation activity and subsequently, cell proliferation. Such polypeptide variants, and nucleic acids encoding these polypeptide variants can be used therapeutically in situations in which inhibition of HER activity is indicated.

Matrix connector with integrated power contacts

Switched capacitor system for automatic battery equalization

A switched capacitor system for automatic battery equalization can be used with series coupled batteries as well as primary and backup batteries which are alternately couplable to a load. The system includes a plurality of capacitors and a plurality of switching elements. Each of the capacitors is switched back and forth between a predetermined pair of batteries for the purpose of transferring charge therebetween and equalizing the output voltages of each of the batteries in the pair. The capacitors and switching elements can be configured in a modular fashion. Multiple modules can be used, for example, in combination with multiple batteries which are series coupled to one another. The system could be used in electric vehicles and in battery back-up systems of all types.

Point bridged fiber bundle

A point bridged fiber bundle (10) containing a bundle of unidirectional fibers (100) and a plurality of bridges (200) between and connected to at least a portion of adjacent fibers (110) within the bundle of unidirectional fibers (100). The bridges (200) contain a bridge forming material, have at least a first anchoring surface and a second anchoring surface where the first anchoring surface is discontinuous with the second anchoring surface. The bridges (200) further contain a bridging surface defined as the surface area of the bridge adjacent to the void space (120). Between about 10 and 100% by number of fibers (110) in a given cross-section contain bridges (200) to one or more adjacent fibers (110) within the point bridged fiber bundle (10) and the anchoring surfaces of the bridges (200) cover less than 100% of the fiber surfaces.

Integrated channel filter using multiple resonant filters and method of operation

A circuit includes a first filter comprising a first inductor coupled to a first variable capacitor, wherein the first filter is associated with a first resonant frequency. The circuit further comprises an amplifier coupled to the first filter and a second filter coupled to the amplifier. The second filter comprises a second inductor coupled to a second variable capacitor, wherein the second filter is associated with a second resonant frequency that is substantially the same as the first resonant frequency. At least a portion of the first filter and at least a portion of the second filter are formed on an integrated circuit.

Interactive play set with capacitive sensors

Embodiments of an interactive play set with capacitive sensors, the play set configured to detect human touch, the presence or identity of small play objects, and play sound effects in response thereof. In some embodiments, play sets have capacitive sensors that detect the presence of play objects with coplanar sensor pads and ground pads in various geometries. In some embodiments, play sets have capacitive sensors that identify particular play objects by detecting the presence or absence of conductive tabs at a plurality of tab locations on each of the play objects.

System and method for providing access to a wireless communication service to a group of subscribers who share a set of modems

A system (306) and method for transparently providing access to a wireless communication service to a group of subscribers (302) who abate a set of modems (310), when each subscriber in the group is provided with a subscriber unit (304) and each subscriber in the group is associated with static and dynamic authentication information. According to one embodiment, the system includes a transceiver system (318, 320, 322) for transmitting radio wave frequency signals to and receiving radio wave frequency signals from a base station (120); a set of modems (312), wherein each modem (310) in the set is coupled to the transceiver system; a set of subscriber units (304), wherein each subscriber unit is associated with authentication information; a switch (308) coupled to each of the modems and coupled to each of the subscriber units (304); a control system (314) in communication with the switch (308) and each of the modems; and a database (317) for storing the authentication information, wherein the database is accessible to the control system. The control system (314) determines an available modem from the set of modems when one of the subscriber units is activated. Further, the control system (314) directs the switch (308) to connect the activated subscriber unit (304) with the available modem (310), retrieves from the database (317) authentication information associated with the activated subscriber unit, and provides the available modem (310) with the retrieved authentication information. In this manner, the authentication information associated with the activated subscriber unit (304) is provided to the modem (310) that is handling the call. Consequently, the modem handling the call can transparently authenticate the subscriber unit in the same manner as in a conventional wireless communication service.

TUBULAR FILM HAVING A SEALING LAYER IN A STATISTICAL COPOLYMER OF PROPYLENE-ETHYLENE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

Differential signal electrical connector

A high speed, high density electrical connector. The disclosed embodiments are principally configured for carrying differential signals, though other configurations are discussed. For differential signals, the signal conductors (218) are arranged in pairs and shield strips (312 A-E) run parallel to each pair. The connector is manufactured with wafer assemblies (205). Separate signal (210, 212) and shield wafers (214) are formed. The signal wafers interlock to position signal conductors in pairs and then the shield wafers are attached. A cap (216) is placed on the signal wafer assembly to protect contact elements.

Dynamic transmission control for a wireless network

In one possible embodiment, a wireless network with dynamic transmission control is provided that includes a multiple of nodes. The nodes include an arbiter and multiple client nodes. The arbiter is configured to control an operation of the client nodes by defining communications operation cycles and allocating a bandwidth to each of the client nodes on a cycle by cycle basis in response to requests for bandwidth from the client nodes.

Pan-her antagonists and methods of use

The present invention features human epidermal receptor (HER) antagonists. These antagonists are polypeptide variants of ligands of HER. The HER ligand polypeptide variants of the invention possess Pan-HER antagonistic properties and can inhibit at least one HER-mediated biological activity of one or more HER subtypes, such as inhibition of the receptor's kinase activation activity and subsequently, cell proliferation. Such polypeptide variants, and nucleic acids encoding these polypeptide variants can be used therapeutically in situations in which inhibition of HER activity is indicated.

Dynamic transmission control for a wireless network

In one possible embodiment, a wireless network with dynamic transmission control is provided that includes a multiple of nodes. The nodes include an arbiter and multiple client nodes. The arbiter is configured to control an operation of the client nodes by defining communications operation cycles and allocating a bandwidth to each of the client nodes on a cycle by cycle basis in response to requests for bandwidth from the client nodes.

Electrostatic particle sensor

The present disclosure is directed to an integrated multi-chip module (MCM) sensor assembly 10 having at least one electrostatic sensor 12 and a circuit board 32. The electrostatic sensor includes an outer housing 14 with an electrode 16 and an amplifier 28 configured therein. The electrode includes a first end 18 and a second end 20 separated by a predetermined length. The second end includes a sensing face 22 that is substantially flush with an edge 24 of the outer housing. Further, the electrode contains a plurality of electrons 26 configured to respond to one or more charged particles that flow past the sensing face by moving either towards or away from the second end. Thus, the amplifier is electrically coupled to the electrode so as to detect a particle level flowing past the sensing face as a function of the electron movement. Moreover, the circuit board is configured within the outer housing and is electrically coupled to the sensor.

Soft, bulky single-ply tissue paper and method for its manufacture

Variable dielectric position transducer and method

Sail control for vessels

In-service/out-of-service rotatable tailgate assembly

An improved tailgate assembly for a truck body is provided. The tailgate assembly including a gate portion that is pivotally supported between a pair of opposing side beams for movement relative to the side beams between an operative and an inoperative position. Each of the side beams is pivotally attached to a respective side wall of the dump body such that the side beams and gate are movable relative to the truck body between an in-service, closed position wherein the gate portion encloses a rear end of the dump body and an out-of-service position wherein the gate portion is positioned adjacent a forward end of the dump body. The assembly also including a pivoting assembly for moving the gate portion between the operative and inoperative positions. The pivoting assembly is actuated as the side beams carry the gate portion to the out-of-service position and operable to pivot the gate portion relative to the side arms toward the forward end of the dump body from the operative to the inoperative position.

Method for detecting pathogens

The present invention relates generally to methods for detecting and identifying microorganisms and, more particularly, to methods for detecting microorganisms in a sample by incubating the sample at two temperatures to facilitate increased detection of the organism.

Cure accelerators for anaerobic curable compositions

Cure accelerators for anaerobic curable compositions, such as adhesives and sealants, are provided, and which are defined with reference to the compounds shown in structure (I); where A is CH2 or benzyl, R is C1-10 alkyl, R' is H or C1-10 alkyl, or R and R' taken together may form a four to seven membered ring fused to the benzene ring, R" is optional, but when R" is present, R" is halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkenyl, alkoxy, amino, alkylene- or alkenylene-ether, alkylene (meth)acrylate, carbonyl, carboxyl, nitroso, sulfonate, hydroxyl or haloalkyl, and EWG is as shown, an electron withdrawing group, such as nitro, nitrile, carboxylate or trihaloalkyl.

Power tool safety mechanisms

A sensing mechanism (12) for detecting user contact with an active portion (26) of the power tool (10) is provided. In addition, a safety mechanism (14 ) for preventing prolonged user contact with the active portion (26) of a powe r tool (10) is provided. The safety mechanism (14) is configured to actuate up on receipt of a signal from the sensing mechanism (12). According to a first aspect, the safety mechanism (14) is arranged to rapidly displace the active portion (26) away from a user extremity. Alternatively, according to a secon d aspect, the safety mechanism (14) is arranged to rapidly urge an extremity o f the user away from the active portion (26) of the power tool (10).

Microprocessor controlled ambulatory medical apparatus with hand held communication device

An implantable infusion pump possesses operational functionality that is, at least in part, controlled by software operating in two processor ICs which are configured to perform some different and some duplicate functions. The pump exchanges messages with an external device via telemetry. Each processor controls a different part of the drug infusion mechanism such that both processors must agree on the appropriateness of drug delivery for infusion to occur. Delivery accumulators are incremented and decremented with delivery requests and with deliveries made. When accumulated amounts reach or exceed, quantized deliverable amounts, infusion is made to occur. The accumulators are capable of being incremented by two or more independent types of delivery requests. Operational modes of the infusion device are changed automatically in view of various system errors that are trapped, various system alarm conditions that are detected, and when excess periods of time lapse between pump and external device interactions.

System and method for maintaining recipe ratios when measuring ingredients for culinary combinations

A system and method for assisting a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe. The system comprises a scale and a computing device configured to communicate with the scale. The system displays information regarding ingredients of the recipe and displays a progress of assembling the culinary combination based on the information from the scale. In some embodiments, a bar graph is displayed with a bar proportional to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. In some embodiments, the system displays a build column of one or more recipe blocks, representing actions or ingredients of the recipe. An active recipe block is displayed with a portion of the recipe block displayed in a different manner in proportion to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient.

Arylidene pyrazolone coupler

A photographic element including a support bearing a silver halide photographic emulsion and an image dye-forming coupler, wherein the image dye-forming coupler includes a ballasted arylidene pyrazolone which is also a filter dye that upon exposure and processing of the element is destroyed in both exposed and unexposed areas of said element or a masking coupler that upon exposure and processing is destroyed only in exposed areas of the element. The arylidene pyrazolone compound includes an oxygen-inclusive electron donating group in conjugation with the arylidene function, preferably positioned para to the arylidene function.

Adhering textile materials to rubber

Smart scale -culinary ratio system

A system and method for assisting a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe. The system comprises a scale and a computing device configured to communicate with the scale. The system displays information regarding ingredients of the recipe and displays a progress of assembling the culinary combination based on the information from the scale. In some embodiments, a bar graph is displayed with a bar proportional to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. In some embodiments, the system displays a build column of one or more recipe blocks, representing actions or ingredients of the recipe. An active recipe block is displayed with a portion of the recipe block displayed in a different manner in proportion to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient.

High speed, high density electrical connector

A high speed, high density electrical connector for use with printed circuit boards. The connector is in two pieces with one piece having pins and shield plates and the other having socket type signal contacts and shield plates. The shields have a grounding arrangement which is adapted to control the electromagnetic fields, for various system architectures, simultaneous switching configurations and signal speeds, allowing all of the socket type signal contacts to be used for signal transmission. Additionally, at least one piece of the connector is manufactured from wafers, with each ground plane and signal column injection molded into components which, when combined, form a wafer. This construction allows very close spacing between adjacent columns of signal contacts as well as tightly controlled spacing between the signal contacts and the shields. It also allows for easy and flexible manufacture, such as a connector that has wafers intermixed in a configuration to accommodate single ended, point to point and differential applications.