MODULAR DEVICE TO DISTRIBUTE AND EJECT AUTOMATICALLY PRODUCTS STORE IN PARALLEL LONGITUDINAL LINES

DEVICE TO DISTRIBUTE AND EJECT AUTOMATICALLY PRODUCTS STORE IN PARALLEL LONGITUDINAL LINES

Liquid drop ejection using dual feed ejector

A printer includes a printhead die including liquid ejectors separated by walls. Each liquid ejector includes a nozzle orifice and an associated drop forming mechanism. First and second liquid feed channels, extending in opposite directions, are in fluid communication with each liquid ejector. A liquid inlet includes a plurality of first and second segments in fluid communication with the first liquid feed channels and the second liquid feed channels, respectively. The first and second segments are located on opposite sides of the nozzle orifice. For a given liquid ejector, both of the first and second segments are directly in line with the liquid ejector. An electrical lead extends from each drop forming mechanism toward an edge of the printhead die. At least one of the electrical leads is positioned between neighboring segments of at least one of the first and second segments of the liquid inlet.

Synchronization of electronic article surveillance systems having metal detection

A method and system are provided for minimizing metal detection signal interference by dividing a standard EAS system metal detection burst timeslot into a plurality of timeslots per burst in order to minimize triggering metal detection false alarm signals between adjacent metal detection systems. The method and system include synchronizing a plurality of metal detection systems by generating a signal having a predefined time duration and segmenting the signal into multiple timeslots per signal. A selected timeslot that is assigned to each of the plurality of metal detection systems is stored and the system performs metal detection using the assigned timeslot.

Electrical spacer bar transfer device (e-sbtd) system having an electrical energy inter- and inner-connection transfer and receiving device

A system including an electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) and an electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD), wherein the electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) is configured to be electrically connected to the electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD).

Electronic article surveillance systems implementing methods for determining security tag locations

Systems ( 100 ) and methods ( 600 ) for detecting a location of an EAS security tag ( 112 ). The methods involve: determining a first amplitude of a response signal generated by the EAS security tag and received at a first pedestal ( 102 a ), and a second amplitude of the response signal received at a second pedestal ( 102 b ); processing the first and second amplitudes to determine whether the EAS security tag resides within a specified distance range of the first or second pedestal, a detection zone of an EAS detection system, or a backfield of the EAS detection system; issuing an alarm when the EAS security tag is determined to reside within the specified distance range of the first/second pedestal or the detection zone of the EAS detection system; and preventing issuance of the alarm when the EAS security tag is determined to reside in the backfield of the EAS detection system.

Method and system for multilayer transparent electrode for transparent photovoltaic devices

A transparent photovoltaic device includes a transparent substrate and a transparent bottom electrode coupled to the transparent substrate. The transparent photovoltaic device also includes an active layer coupled to the transparent bottom electrode and a transparent multilayer top electrode that includes a seed layer coupled to the active layer and a metal layer coupled to the seed layer. The transparent photovoltaic device is characterized by an average visible transmission (AVT) greater than 25% and a top electrode sheet resistance that is less than 100 Ohm/sq.

Hydrogen sensitive films and sensors produced therefrom

Described are sensors and methods of detecting hydrogen gas. The sensor includes a polymer matrix and a dye molecule in an amount sufficient such that exposure of the polymer matrix to hydrogen gas causes a change in a spectroscopic property of the dye molecule wherein the spectroscopic property includes at least one of color, absorbance, or luminescence. The polymer matrix may further include a catalyst, such as a transition metal, sulfonated Wilkinson's catalyst, colloidal Pt, sulfonated iridium cyclooctadiene triphenylphosphine, sulfonated rhodium cyclooctadiene triphenylphosphine, sulfonated ruthenium triphenylphosphine, or combinations thereof. Embodiments of the sensor may further include a gas permeable, water impermeable membrane, an outer covering, or combinations thereof.

Automatic product fill method and control system

A method of collecting material with a harvester when a storage vehicle is spaced from the harvester includes moving material from the field into the basket, actuating the conveyor for a first time period when the sensed parameter is above the set amount, transporting a first portion of the material a first distance with the actuated conveyor, after the first time period has elapsed, stopping the conveyor to store the first portion of the material on the conveyor, after the first time period has elapsed, if the conveyor can store more material, actuating the conveyor for a second time period, transporting a second portion of the material a second distance with the actuated conveyor and transporting the first portion of the material a third distance with the actuated conveyor, and if the conveyor cannot store more material, alerting an operator that the conveyor is full.

Micro-fabricated medical device having a non-helical cut arrangement

The present disclosure relates to interventional devices such as catheters and guidewire devices having micro-fabricated features for providing flexibility while maintaining good torquability. An interventional device includes an elongated member (500) having an arrangement of fenestrations which define a plurality of axially extending beams coupling a plurality of circumferentially extending rings. The fenestrations are arranged so that the resulting beams form a distributed, non-helical and non-linear pattern along the length of the elongated member. The pattern of fenestrations thereby minimizes or eliminates preferred bending axes.

Methods for treating atherosclerosis with gamma-ketoaldehyde scavengers

A method of treating atherosclerosis, comprising administering to a patient in need there of an effective gamma-ketoaldehyde scavenging amount of a gamma-ketoaldehyde scavenging compound.

Actuator adjustable fan enclosure

A hood assembly for a fan that has a base section, a discharge nozzle pivotally coupled to the base section, and a motor coupled between the base section and the discharge nozzle. Wherein, the discharge nozzle is repositionable with the motor to alter the orientation of the discharge nozzle relative to the base section

Guidewire having enlarged, micro-fabricated distal section

Disclosed is a guidewire having a core wire and an outer tube within which the distal section of the core is inserted. The outer diameter of the tube is greater than the outer diameter of the proximal section of the core wire. The guidewire also includes a proximal coil and a distal, radiopaque coil each disposed over the distal section of the core. A bushing coil is disposed over the proximal coil and distal coil. The proximal coil, distal coil, and bushing coil aid in filling the annular space between the core and the tube and thereby centering and aligning the core and tube.

Powered bipolar resectoscope

An electrosurgical system includes a resectoscope and a generator. The resectoscope includes a fixed electrode, a movable electrode movable relative to the fixed electrode, and first and second switches actuated in first and second positions of the movable electrode, respectively. The generator is configured to supply energy to the fixed electrode and/or the movable electrode when the movable electrode is moving from the first position to the second position and to inhibit the supply of energy when the movable electrode is moving from the second position to the first position. The generator is configured to determine a direction of movement of the movable electrode based upon signals received from the first and second switches.

Bearing housing

A bearing coupler assembly that has a bearing housing sized to at least partially receive a bearing assembly, the bearing housing defining a bearing axis therethrough, a shaft positioned at least partially through the bearing housing along the bearing axis, the shaft defining a shaft lip and a fastener end, the bearing assembly coupling the shaft to the bearing housing so the shaft can rotate about the bearing axis relative to the bearing housing, a fastener configured to be coupled to the fastener end of the shaft, a tone wheel positioned axially along the bearing axis between the fastener and the bearing assembly, the tone wheel having at least one indicator, a sensor coupled to the bearing housing and configured to identify when the indicator passes thereby.

Systems for promoting endothermic conversions with oxygen transfer agents

A system for promoting endothermic conversions includes a first and second portion, a first and second supply, a first outlet, and a heat exchanger. The first portion defines a first inner volume containing an oxygen transfer agent. The first supply contains a reducing agent and is fluidly connected to the first inner volume. The first outlet conveys one or more of carbon dioxide, water, and an unsaturated hydrocarbon from the first inner volume. The second portion and the heat exchanger positioned within the second portion define a second inner volume containing reduced oxygen transfer agent. The second supply contains an oxidizing agent fluidly connected to the second inner volume. The heat exchanger also defines a third inner volume segregated from the second inner volume, and the heat exchanger is configured to transfer heat resulting from the oxidation of the reduced oxygen transfer agent to the third inner volume.

Battery Cell Design for Preventing Internal Short Circuits from Occurring and Propagating Using Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Materials

A battery and related methods are described. The battery can include a plurality of battery cell segments. Each of the battery cell segments can include: a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) material whose resistance increases with temperature, an anode segment, a cathode segment, and one or more current limiters. The one or more current limiters of a battery cell segment are configured to conditionally electrically isolate the battery cell segment based on an occurrence of a short circuit within the battery cell segment. The battery can be used to store electrical power and/or provide electrical power to a load.

Sphincter assist device and method of use

A sphincter assist device includes a plurality of interconnected and adjacent links which define a ring. Each link includes a body section and a latch cam. The body section includes a first set of side beams and a first set of snap arms. The latch cam includes a post extending from the body section and a cam disposed at an end portion of the post. The cam is engagable with the first set of snap arms of an adjacent link. Translation of the cam displaces the first set of snap arms and the first set of side beams to transition the sphincter assist device between open and closed configurations. The first set of snap arms, in combination with the first set of side beams, exert a positive non-linear force profile on the cam, thus defining a non-linear force profile of the sphincter assist device between the open and closed configurations.

Jaw guard for surgical forceps

An end effector assembly for a forceps includes first and second jaw members, each including a proximal flange extending therefrom. Each proximal flange defines an aperture extending therethrough configured to receive a pivot assembly including first and second pivot pins. The second proximal flange includes a U-shaped cross section having first and second legs defining a slot therebetween. A guard is disposed between the proximal flanges of the first and second jaw members and includes a U-shaped cross section with first and second legs configured to receive the proximal flange of the first jaw member and seat within the slot of the second jaw member. The guard is configured to eliminate gaps between the proximal flanges of the first and second jaw members during angular rotation of the first and second jaw members between a first, spaced apart position to a second, closer position.

method for processing a hydrocarbon feedstock

Transcutaneous energy transfer device

Method for producing co-planar surface structures

A method for producing co-planar surface areas is disclosed. At first a first layer with at least one recess is provided. Onto the first layer a second layer is deposited over the entire area of the first layer wherein the second layer has a thickness greater than the depth of the recess. The second layer is composed of material different to the material of the first layer. The next step removes the second layer completely beyond the area of at least one recess. The remaining portion of the second layer is removed until the second layer is coplanar with the first layer.

Method for producing optically planar surfaces for micro-electromechanical system devices

A method for producing optically planar surfaces for micro-electromechanical system devices (MEMS), comprising the steps of: depositing a first layer over a substrate; forming a channel in the first layer wherein the channel has a depth defined by a thickness of the first layer and a width greater than 10 microns; depositing a second layer over the first layer wherein the second layer has a thickness greater than the depth of the channel and is composed of a different material than the first layer; removing the second layer from outside the channel leaving an overlap at the edge of the channel; and polishing the second layer that fills the channel to obtain an optically planar surface for the MEMS device.

Method of forming a printhead

A method of manufacturing a printhead includes providing a polymeric substrate having a surface; providing a patterned material layer on the surface of the polymeric substrate; and removing at least some of the polymeric substrate not covered by the patterned material layer using an etching process.

Method of forming a printhead

A method of manufacturing a printhead includes providing a polymeric substrate having a surface; providing a patterned material layer on the surface of the polymeric substrate; and removing at least some of the polymeric substrate not covered by the patterned material layer using an etching process.

Method of forming a printhead

A method of manufacturing a printhead includes providing a polymeric substrate having a surface; providing a patterned material layer on the surface of the polymeric substrate; and removing at least some of the polymeric substrate not covered by the patterned material layer using an etching process.

Calibration and transformation of a camera system's coordinate system

Systems and methods are disclosed that determine a mapping between a first camera system's coordinate system and a second camera system's coordinate system; or determine a transformation between a robot's coordinate system and a camera system's coordinate system, and/or locate, in a robot's coordinate system, a tool extending from an arm of the robot based on the tool location in the camera's coordinate system. The disclosed systems and methods may use transformations derived from coordinates of features found in one or more images. The transformations may be used to interrelate various coordinate systems, facilitating calibration of camera systems, including in robotic systems, such as an image-guided robotic systems for hair harvesting and/or implantation.

Numeric keypad simulated on touchscreen

A system for controlling a plurality of ophthalmic microsurgical instruments connected thereto. The microsurgical instruments are for use by a user such as a surgeon in performing ophthalmic surgical procedures. The system includes a data communications bus and a user interface connected to the data communications bus. The user interface provides information to the user and receives information from the user which is representative of operating parameters of the microsurgical instruments. The system also includes surgical modules connected to and controlling the microsurgical instruments as a function of at least one of the operating parameters. The surgical modules are also connected to the data communications bus. The data communications bus provides communication of data representative of the operating parameters between the user interface and the surgical modules. Other features are also disclosed including a main control, an endo-illuminator system, a phacoemulsification handpiece, surgical scissors, a vitrectomy cutter, a surgical foot control, a remote control, a cart.

Ophthalmic microsurgical system employing surgical module employing flash EEPROM and reprogrammable modules

A system for controlling a plurality of ophthalmic microsurgical instruments connected thereto. The microsurgical instruments are for use by a user such as a surgeon in performing ophthalmic surgical procedures. The system includes a data communications bus and a user interface connected to the data communications bus. The user interface provides information to the user and receives information from the user which is representative of operating parameters of the microsurgical instruments. The system also includes surgical modules connected to and controlling the microsurgical instruments as a function of at least one of the operating parameters. The surgical modules are also connected to the data communications bus. The data communications bus provides communication of data representative of the operating parameters between the user interface and the surgical modules. Other features are also disclosed including a main control, an endo-illuminator system, a phacoemulsification handpiece, surgical scissors, a vitrectomy cutter, a surgical foot control, a remote control, a cart.

Modes/surgical functions

A system for controlling a plurality of ophthalmic microsurgical instruments connected thereto. The microsurgical instruments are for use by a user such as a surgeon in performing ophthalmic surgical procedures. The system includes a data communications bus and a user interface connected to the data communications bus. The user interface provides information to the user and receives information from the user which is representative of operating parameters of the microsurgical instruments. The system also includes surgical modules connected to and controlling the microsurgical instruments as a function of at least one of the operating parameters. The surgical modules are also connected to the data communications bus. The data communications bus provides communication of data representative of the operating parameters between the user interface and the surgical modules. Other features are also disclosed including a main control, an endo-illuminator system, a phacoemulsification handpiece, surgical scissors, a vitrectomy cutter, a surgical foot control, a remote control, a cart.

Pneumatic controls for ophthalmic surgical system

A pneumatic control system for providing pressurized air and vacuum to ophthalmic microsurgical instruments. The pneumatic system is constructed in a drawer assembly to allow it to be readily inserted into or removed from a modularly construct ed cabinet of a microsurgical control console. In addition, the pneumatic system improves upon existing pneumatic control systems by providing a third mode of microscissors operation from a single pneumatic port. The third mode is made possible by a high speed three-way solenoid control valve which provides rapid pulses of air to the pneumatic port. A second improvement involves the use of a pneumatic pressure transducer to monitor pneumatic pressure being supplied to the pneumatic system in order to recognize non-hazardous transient drops in air pressure which can occur under certain normal operating conditions, A third improvement relates to the use of an intraocular pressure accumulator downstream from a final solenoid-operated pinch valve, which reduces fluctuations in air pressure and has other advantages.

Foot controller for microsurgical system

A foot control assembly for a microsurgical system for controlling a plurality of ophthalmic microsurgical instruments connected thereto. The microsurgical instruments are for use by a user such as a surgeon in performing ophthalmic surgical procedures. The system includes a data communications bus and a user interface connected to the data communications bus. The user interface provides information to the user and receives information from the user which is representative of operating parameters of the microsurgical instruments. The system also includes surgical modules connected to and controlling the microsurgical instruments as a function of at least one of the operating parameters. The surgical modules are also connected to the data communications bus. The data communications bus provides communication of data representative of the operating parameters between the user interface and the surgical modules. Other features are also disclosed including a main control, an endo-illuminator system, a phacoemulsification handpiece, surgical scissors, a vitrectomy cutter, a surgical foot control, a remote control, a cart.

Enhanced production of propylene from higher hydrocarbons

The present invention provides a process for the preparation of propylene from C 4 or higher feed by a combination of cracking and metathesis wherein higher hydrocarbon is cracked to form ethylene and propylene and at least a portion of the ethylene is metathesized to propylene.

Ink container having electronic and mechanical features enabling plug compatibility between multiple supply sizes

Vertical form fill seal bag with recloseable seal and method of making thereof

A vertical form fill seal, stand-up, bag and a method of making the same is disclosed. The bag made of a flexible and resilient material such as plastic, has hollow interior, a horizontal bottom seal located below the hollow interior and a top horizontal seal located above the hollow interior. The bag can stand, preferably on or near the bottom seal, when filled with contents. A recloseable seal, such as a finger closure zipper or a slide zipper in other embodiments, is on a perimeter of the hollow interior, and between the top and bottom seals. The recloseable seal extends in a direction other than horizontal, and may extends the entire distance, or only a part of the distance, between the top horizontal seal and the bottom horizontal seal. The recloseable seal is fixed to sealed horizontal sides, or other than the sealed horizontal sides, and may be flush with the bag or extending beyond the edges of the bag. The bag has a handle above the top horizontal seal.

Inflatable packer with feed-thru conduits

An expandible packer provides a crescent-shaped cross-sectional area for more and larger diameter data cable and fluid control conduits by eccentrically offsetting the packer mandrel relative to the expandable element. The expandible element of the packer eccentrically surrounds the mandrel to provide an eccentric volume zone between the packer collars. One or more data cable or fluid carrier conduits may be laid between the collars within this eccentric zone, all of greater diameter than would be possible within an annulus between two concentric mandrels. The eccentric zone conduits are secured and protected by a compliant filler material such as rubber or other elastomer that is applied around and between the control conduits within the eccentric zone. This filler material is trimmed or cast to a substantially cylindrical surface about an axis that is substantially coextensive with the expandable element axis.

Display systems using organic laser light sources

A display system for providing a user viewable visible image, includes a view screen for receiving organic laser light and having a diffusing optical element so that the view screen, in response to organic laser light, produces a viewable visible image, wherein the diffusing optical element includes a viewing angle greater than 160° in a first viewing direction and greater than 100° in a second viewing direction orthogonal to the first direction; one or more organic laser light sources arranged in an array with each such laser light source including a vertical cavity design and means for projecting and modulating the intensity of the organic laser light from the array onto the view screen in a pattern to cause a visual image to be produced by the view screen; and means associated with the view screen for reducing speckle in the organic laser light.

Three-phase hydroprocessing without a recycle gas compressor.

En general, se proporcionan métodos para hidroprocesar una carga de alimentación de hidrocarburos que no utilizan un costoso compresor de reciclado de gas, pero que son capaces de utilizar los sistemas de reacción más eficientes en una zona hidroprocesadora esencialmente trifásica. El método combina una zona hidroprocesadora esencialmente en fase líquida con la zona hidroprocesadora esencialmente trifásica de tal manera que se pueden suministrar los requisitos de hidrógeno de ambas zonas de reacción desde una fuente externa sin utilizar un reciclado de hidrógeno o un compresor de reciclado de gas a la zona de reacción esencialmente trifásica.

Three-phasehydroprocessing without a recycle gas compressor

method and apparatus for processing a hydrocarbon feedstock.

Dual feed liquid drop ejector

A liquid ejector includes a structure defining a chamber. The chamber includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface includes a nozzle orifice. A drop forming mechanism is located on the second surface of the chamber opposite the nozzle orifice. A first liquid feed channel and a second liquid feed channel are in fluid communication with the chamber. A first segment of a segmented liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the first liquid feed channel and a second segment of the segmented liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the second liquid feed channel.

Liquid drop ejection using dual feed ejector

A printer includes a printhead die including liquid ejectors separated by walls. Each liquid ejector includes a nozzle orifice and an associated drop forming mechanism. First and second liquid feed channels, extending in opposite directions, are in fluid communication with each liquid ejector. A liquid inlet includes a plurality of first and second segments in fluid communication with the first liquid feed channels and the second liquid feed channels, respectively. The first and second segments are located on opposite sides of the nozzle orifice. For a given liquid ejector, both of the first and second segments are directly in line with the liquid ejector. An electrical lead extends from each drop forming mechanism toward an edge of the printhead die. At least one of the electrical leads is positioned between neighboring segments of at least one of the first and second segments of the liquid inlet.

Liquid drop ejection using dual feed ejector

A liquid ejector includes a structure defining a plurality of chambers with one of the chambers including a first and second surface. The first surface includes a nozzle orifice. A drop forming mechanism is located on the second surface of the chamber opposite the nozzle orifice. First and second liquid feed channels are in fluid communication with the chamber. First and second segments of a segmented liquid inlet are in fluid communication with the first and second liquid feed channels, respectively. The first and second segments of the segmented liquid inlet are also in fluid communication with another one of the plurality of chambers. Liquid is provided to the chamber through the first and second liquid feed channels from the segmented liquid inlet. A drop of the liquid is ejected through the nozzle orifice of the chamber by operating the drop forming mechanism.

Dual feed liquid drop ejector

A liquid ejector includes a structure defining a chamber. The chamber includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface includes a nozzle orifice. A drop forming mechanism is located on the second surface of the chamber opposite the nozzle orifice. A first liquid feed channel and a second liquid feed channel are in fluid communication with the chamber. A first segment of a segmented liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the first liquid feed channel and a second segment of the segmented liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the second liquid feed channel.

Liquid drop ejection using dual feed ejector

A liquid ejector is provided that includes a structure defining a plurality of chambers with one of the plurality of chambers including a first surface and a second surface. The first surface includes a nozzle orifice. A drop forming mechanism is located on the second surface of the chamber opposite the nozzle orifice. A first liquid feed channel and a second liquid feed channel are in fluid communication with the chamber. A first segment of a segmented liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the first liquid feed channel and a second segment of the segmented liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the second liquid feed channel. The first segment of the segmented liquid inlet is also in fluid communication with another one of the plurality of chambers and the second segment of the liquid inlet is also in fluid communication with another one of the plurality of chambers. A liquid is provided to the chamber through the first liquid feed channel and the second liquid feed channel from the segmented liquid inlet. A drop of the liquid is ejected through the nozzle orifice of the chamber by operating the associated drop forming mechanism.

Method for driving an ultrasonic transducer

Printhead having reinforced nozzle membrane structure

A printhead includes a nozzle membrane, a substrate, and a support structure. The nozzle membrane includes an external surface, a length, and a plurality of nozzles located along the length of the nozzle membrane. The nozzle membrane is affixed to the substrate. The substrate includes a liquid feed channel that provides liquid to the plurality of nozzles of the nozzle membrane. The liquid feed channel extends along the length of the nozzle membrane such that the liquid feed channel is common to each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles of the nozzle membrane. The support structure is affixed to the external surface of the nozzle membrane to provide structural support to the nozzle membrane.

Method of manufacturing printhead including polymeric filter

A method of manufacturing a printhead includes providing a substrate and a filter membrane structure. A first portion of the substrate defines a plurality of nozzles and a second portion of the substrate defines a plurality of liquid chambers. Each liquid chamber of the plurality of liquid chambers is in fluid communication with a respective one of the plurality of nozzles. The filter membrane structure is adhered, for example, laminated, to the second portion of the substrate. Each liquid chamber of the plurality of liquid chambers is in fluid communication with a distinct portion of the filter membrane structure. Pores are formed in the filter membrane structure using a photo-lithography process.

Continuous printhead including polymeric filter

A printhead includes a substrate, a filter membrane structure, and a liquid source. A first portion of the substrate defines a plurality of nozzles. A second portion of the substrate defines a plurality of liquid chambers. Each liquid chamber of the plurality of liquid chambers is in fluid communication with a respective one of the plurality of nozzles. The filter membrane structure is in contact with the second portion of the substrate. Each liquid chamber of the plurality of liquid chambers is in fluid communication with a distinct portion of the filter membrane structure. The filter membrane structure includes a polymeric material layer. The liquid source provides liquid under pressure through the filter membrane structure. The pressure is sufficient to jet an individual stream of the liquid through each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles after the liquid flows through the filter membrane structure.

Continuous liquid ejection using compliant membrane transducer

A method of continuously ejecting liquid includes providing a liquid ejection system that includes a substrate and an orifice plate affixed to the substrate. Portions of the substrate define a liquid chamber. The orifice plate includes a MEMS transducing member that extends over at least a portion of the liquid chamber. A compliant membrane is positioned in contact with the MEMS transducing member. The compliant membrane includes an orifice. Liquid is provided under a pressure sufficient to eject a continuous jet of the liquid through the orifice located in the compliant membrane of the orifice plate by a liquid supply. A drop of liquid is caused to break off from the liquid jet by selectively actuating the MEMS transducing member which causes a portion of the compliant membrane to be displaced relative to the liquid chamber.

Continuous ejection system including compliant membrane transducer

A continuous liquid ejection system includes a substrate defining a liquid chamber. An orifice plate, affixed to the substrate, includes a MEMS transducing member. The MEMS transducing member includes a first portion anchored to the substrate and a second portion extending over and free to move relative to the liquid chamber. A compliant membrane, positioned in contact with the MEMS transducing member, includes an orifice and a first portion covering the MEMS transducing member and a second portion anchored to the substrate. A liquid supply provides a liquid to the liquid chamber under a pressure sufficient to eject a continuous jet of the liquid through the orifice located in the compliant membrane. The MEMS transducing member is selectively actuated to cause a portion of the compliant membrane to be displaced relative to the liquid chamber to cause a drop of liquid to break off from the liquid jet.

Printhead including acoustic dampening structure

A printhead includes a nozzle plate including a plurality of nozzles and a plurality of liquid chambers. Each liquid chamber is in fluid communication with a respective one of the plurality of nozzles. An acoustic dampening structure includes a plurality of sets of air pockets and liquid flow restrictors. Each liquid chamber is in fluid communication with one of the sets of air pockets and liquid flow restrictors. A common liquid supply manifold is in fluid communication with each liquid chamber through the liquid flow restrictor associated with the liquid chamber.

Printhead including acoustic dampening structure

A printhead includes a plurality of liquid channels and a nozzle plate. The nozzle plate includes a plurality of nozzles and an acoustic dampening structure. The acoustic dampening structure includes a plurality of sets of air pockets and liquid flow restrictors. Each set of air pockets and liquid flow restrictors is in fluid communication with a respective one of the plurality of nozzles. Each liquid channel is in fluid communication with the respective one of the plurality of nozzles through the associated liquid flow restrictor. A common liquid supply manifold is in fluid communication with the plurality of liquid chambers.

Thermal actuator drop-on-demand apparatus and method for high frequency

A liquid drop emitter, such as an ink jet device, for emitting a series of liquid drops at high frequency is disclosed. The drop emitter comprises a liquid-filled chamber having a nozzle, a thermo-mechanical actuator for applying pressure to liquid at the nozzle, means for heating the thermo-mechanical actuator in response to electrical pulses, and a controller for determining the parameters of the electrical pulses. The method of operating comprises determining a nominal electrical pulse having a nominal energy E 0 , a nominal pulse duration T P0 , which causes the emission of at least one drop at a sustained period of repetition T C . The method of operating further determines a steady state electrical pulse having energy E 0 , a steady state pulse duration T Pss , which, when applied to the electroresistive means does not cause the emission or weeping of the liquid from the nozzle. The method applies to the means for heating, during every period of time T C , a nominal electrical pulse to emit at least one drop, or a steady state electrical pulse, so that an average power P AVE , where P AVE =E 0 /T C , is applied to the liquid drop emitter in order to maintain a steady state thermal condition.

Thermo-mechanical actuator drop-on-demand apparatus and method with multiple drop volumes

An apparatus and method of operating a liquid drop emitter, such as an ink jet device, for emitting liquid drops of different volumes. The liquid drop emitter comprises a chamber, filled with a liquid, having a nozzle for emitting drops of the liquid, a thermo-mechanical actuator having a moveable portion within the chamber for applying pressure to the liquid at the nozzle, and apparatus adapted to apply heat pulses to the thermo-mechanical actuator. The method for operating comprises applying a first heat pulse having a first power P 1 , first pulse duration τ p1 , and first energy E 1 =P 1 ×τ p1 , displacing the movable portion of the actuator so that a drop is emitted having a first drop volume V d1 , and traveling substantially at the target velocity v 0 ; and applying a second heat pulse having a second power P 2 , second pulse duration τ p2 , and second energy E 2 =P 2 ×τ p2 , displacing the movable portion of the actuator so that a drop is emitted having a second drop volume V d2 and traveling substantially at the target velocity v 0 , wherein V d2 >V d1 , E 2 >E 1 , τ p2 >τ p1 , and P 2 <P 1 . An alternate method for operating causes the emission of drops having different volumes traveling at different velocities wherein all velocities are within a pre-determined drop velocity range, v d min to v d max . Further methods for operating an ink jet printhead cause the emission of drops having different volumes and velocities wherein the triggering of the drop emission is delayed so as to result in synchronized arrival times at a print plane.

Printer having mechanically-assisted ink droplet separation and method of using same

A printer having mechanically-assisted ink droplet separation and method of using same, for separating an ink meniscus from an ink nozzle orifice while clearing-away particulate matter from about the orifice. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a heater surrounds an orifice formed by the nozzle, the orifice having an ink meniscus residing therein. As the heater heats the ink meniscus, surface tension of the ink meniscus decreases, thereby causing the ink meniscus to extend outwardly from the orifice to define an extended ink meniscus. A cutter, which is disposed near the orifice, includes a plate member disposed opposite an outside surface of the nozzle so as to define a passage between the outside surface and the plate member. The plate member has an opening aligned with the orifice and in communication with the passage. A gas pressure regulator in communication with the passage supplies pressurized gas into the passage, which gas flows along the passage an through the opening. As the gas flows through the opening, it impinges the extended ink meniscus to separate the extended ink meniscus from the orifice. As the extended ink meniscus separates from the orifice, it forms an ink droplet that travels to a receiver medium, so that an ink spot is placed onto the receiver medium. Moreover, as the gas flows through the opening, the gas clears-away particulate matter from about the orifice.

Assisted drop-on-demand inkjet printer

A droplet generator is provided that is particularly adapted for generating micro droplets of ink on demand in an inkjet printhead having a plurality of nozzles. The droplet generator includes a droplet separator formed from the combination of a droplet assistor and a droplet initiator. The droplet assistor is coupled to ink in each of the nozzles and functions to lower the amount of energy necessary for an ink droplet to form and separate from an ink meniscus extending across the nozzle outlet. The droplet assistor may be, for example, a heater or surfactant supply mechanism for lowering the surface tension of the ink meniscus. Alternatively, the droplet assistor may be a mechanical oscillator such as a piezoelectric transducer that generates oscillations in the ink sufficient to periodically form convex ink menisci across the nozzle outlets, but insufficient to cause ink droplets to separate from the outlets. The droplet initiator cooperates with the droplet assistor and selectively causes an ink droplet to form and separate from the ink meniscus. The droplet initiator may be, for example, a thermally-actuated paddle. The droplet separator increases the speed and accuracy of ink micro droplets expelled from the printhead nozzles.

Surface ablation using bipolar RF electrode

A surface ablation system includes an electrosurgical generator, and elongated shaft, a plug, and a circuit assembly. The elongated shaft includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The plug is supported on the distal end portion of the elongated shaft. The circuit assembly is supported on the plug and in electrical communication with the electrosurgical generator. The circuit assembly includes spaced-apart traces positioned in arrays about the plug. Each of the traces is configured to emit electrosurgical energy along the arrays to treat tissue positioned adjacent to the traces.

Hydrocarbon conversion

Low value feed hydrocarbons are converted to high octane value tertiary ethers using a multiple riser fluidized solids catalytic reactor wherein in a first riser the hydrocarbon feed is converted to iso and linear C 4 and C 5 olefins, the iso-olefins are etherified, the linear C 4 and C 5 olefins are isomerized to iso C 4 and C 5 olefins in a second riser of the fluidized solids reactor, iso C 4 and C 5 olefins from the second riser are also etherified to high octane value tertiary ethers, and catalyst from both risers is regenerated in a common regeneration zone.

Connector port for network interface device

A connector port is adapted for a (NID) to receive a connectorized optical fiber from inside the NID and a pre-connectorized drop cable from outside the NID. An exterior connector port includes a base positioned within an opening defined by an external wall of the NID, a mount on the base and a connector receptacle secured to the mount adjacent the external wall. An interior connector port includes an insert positioned within an opening defined by an external wall of the NID, a bracket mounted inside the NID and a connector receptacle secured to the bracket. A connector port also includes an insert positioned within an opening defined by a wall of the NID and a connector port secured to the insert. The connector port permits a field technician to readily connect, disconnect and reconfigure optical connections between the connectorized optical fiber and the pre-connectorized drop cable in the field.

Determining body composition using fan beam dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry

True body composition is estimated using a dual-energy, fan-shaped distribution of x-rays and signal processing that corrects for mass magnification and other effects due to the geometry of the measurement system. To avoid inaccuracies due to beam hardening and certain other effects, the thickness of attenuating material along respective raypaths is obtained through using a four-dimensional look-up table derived experimentally from step-wedge measurements. To correct for mass magnification effects due to using a fan-shaped distribution of x-rays, another look-up table and interpolation between table entries are used to convert projected mass to true mass.

Workspace system and components and method for the use thereof

A workspace system includes different base components, different accessory interfaces and different accessories. Different accessory interfaces may be fixed to different base components, and different accessories may be releasably engaged by different, or the same accessory interfaces. The same accessories may be engaged by different accessory interfaces. The base components and accessories may be reconfigured to define different workspaces. Methods of assembling and reconfiguring the workspaces are also provided.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTILAYER TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE FOR TRANSPARENT PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES

A transparent photovoltaic device includes a transparent substrate, a transparent bottom electrode coupled to the transparent substrate, an active layer coupled to the transparent bottom electrode, and a transparent multilayer top electrode. The transparent multilayer top electrode includes a seed layer deposited on the active layer, a first metal layer deposited on the seed layer, an interconnect layer deposited on the first metal layer, and a second metal layer deposited on the interconnect layer. The transparent photovoltaic device is characterized by an average visible transmission (AVT) greater than 25% and a top electrode sheet resistance that is less than 100 Ohm/sq.

Eas pulse transmission synchronization

Boron-promoted reducible metal oxides and methods for their use

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Compositions comprising boron-promoted reducible metal oxides (expecially reducible oxides of Mn) and optionally containing alkali and alkaline earth metal components are disclosed, as well as use thereof for hydrocarbon conversions characterized by formation of by-product water. Particular processes comprise the conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbons and the dehydrogenation of dehydrogenatable hydrocarbons, e.g., dehydrogenation of C2-C5 alkanes to form the correspond-ing olefins.

CONNECTOR FOR COUPLING A TORQUE LIMITING DEVICE TO A STUD FEEDING TOOL

L'INVENTION CONCERNE LES OUTILS DE VISSAGE. LE RACCORD DE L'INVENTION EST DESTINE A ETRE UTILISE ENTRE DEUX OUTILS ENTRAINES EN ROTATION, DE PREFERENCE UN OUTIL SUPERIEUR QUI EST UN DISPOSITIF LIMITEUR DE COUPLE ET UN OUTIL INFERIEUR QUI EST UN OUTIL DE VISSAGE DE GOUJONS. LE RACCORD COMPREND UNE TETE ENTRAINEE 30 PLACEE A L'INTERIEUR D'UN RECEPTACLE D'ADAPTATEUR 170, ET LA TETE ENTRAINEE EST EN OUTRE PLACEE A L'INTERIEUR DU CORPS DE L'OUTIL INFERIEUR LORSQUE LES DIFFERENTS ELEMENTS SONT ASSEMBLES. LE RACCORD PEUT EGALEMENT PERMETTRE AU CORPS DE L'OUTIL INFERIEUR DE TOURNER LIBREMENT PAR RAPPORT A L'ADAPTATEUR ET A LA TETE ENTRAINEE, A L'ETAT ASSEMBLE. APPLICATION A L'INDUSTRIE AUTOMOBILE. THE INVENTION CONCERNS SCREWING TOOLS. THE CONNECTION OF THE INVENTION IS INTENDED TO BE USED BETWEEN TWO TOOLS DRIVEN IN ROTATION, PREFERABLY AN UPPER TOOL WHICH IS A TORQUE LIMITING DEVICE AND A LOWER TOOL WHICH IS A STUD TIGHTENING TOOL. THE FITTING INCLUDES A DRIVEN HEAD 30 LOCATED INSIDE AN ADAPTER RECEPTACLE 170, AND THE DRIVEN HEAD IS FURTHER LOCATED INSIDE THE LOWER TOOL BODY WHEN THE DIFFERENT ELEMENTS ARE ASSEMBLED. THE FITTING MAY ALSO ALLOW THE BODY OF THE LOWER TOOL TO ROTATE FREELY WITH RESPECT TO THE ADAPTER AND DRIVEN HEAD IN ASSEMBLY. APPLICATION TO THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY.

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article (1, 2, 3) for use with apparatus (100, 200) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The article (1, 2, 3) comprises a mass of smokable material (10). An exterior of the article (1, 2, 3) has a length (L), a width (W) perpendicular to the length (L), and a depth (D) perpendicular to each of the length (L) and the width (W). The length (L) is greater than or equal to the width (W), and the width (W) is greater than the depth (D).

AUTOMATIC TOOL FOR STUDDING

L'INVENTION CONCERNE LES OUTILS DE VISSAGE. UN OUTIL AUTOMATIQUE DE VISSAGE DE GOUJONS COMPORTE NOTAMMENT UN COULISSEAU 40 ET UNE PAIRE DE MACHOIRES 50 LOGES DANS UN CORPS 10. LES MACHOIRES ET LE COULISSEAU COMPORTENT DES CONTOURS PERMANENTS QUI EMPECHENT L'EXTRACTION DES MACHOIRES HORS DU COULISSEAU LORSQU'ELLES SONT OUVERTES, MAIS QUI NE L'EMPECHENT PAS LORSQUE LES MACHOIRES SONT FERMEES. LE COULISSEAU ET LES MACHOIRES SONT ACCOUPLES EN ROTATION PAR DES BILLES DE VERROUILLAGE 46 ET LE COULISSEAU NE PEUT EFFECTUER UN MOUVEMENT AXIAL DANS LE CORPS QUE LORSQUE LES MACHOIRES SONT FERMEES, DE FACON A ETABLIR UN ACCOUPLEMENT SELECTIF ENTRE LE COULISSEAU ET UN ORGANE D'ENTRAINEMENT EN ROTATION 30. APPLICATION A L'INDUSTRIE AUTOMOBILE. THE INVENTION CONCERNS SCREWING TOOLS. AN AUTOMATIC STUD TIGHTENING TOOL INCLUDES IN PARTICULAR A SLIDER 40 AND A PAIR OF JAWS 50 HOUSES IN A BODY 10. THE JAWS AND THE SLIDER HAVE PERMANENT CONTOURS WHICH PREVENT THE EXTRACTION OF THE JAWS OUTSIDE THE SLIDER WHEN THEY ARE OPENED. THAT DOESN'T PREVENT IT WHEN THE JAWS ARE CLOSED. THE SLIDER AND THE JAWS ARE COUPLED IN ROTATION BY LOCKING BALLS 46 AND THE SLIDER CAN ONLY MAKE AN AXIAL MOVEMENT IN THE BODY WHEN THE JAWS ARE CLOSED, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SELECTIVE COUPLING BETWEEN THE ORGULAR SLIDER AND A SLIDER. IN ROTATION 30. APPLICATION TO THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY.

TORQUE LIMITING DEVICE FOR A TOOL

L'INVENTION CONCERNE L'OUTILLAGE MECANIQUE. UN DISPOSITIF DE LIMITATION DE COUPLE COMPREND ESSENTIELLEMENT UNE EMBASE CYLINDRIQUE 10 DANS LAQUELLE EST LOGEE UNE DOUILLE CYLINDRIQUE 12 QUI PEUT TOURNER PAR RAPPORT A L'EMBASE MAIS NE PEUT PAS SE DEPLACER LONGITUDINALEMENT PAR RAPPORT A CETTE DERNIERE, GRACE A DES BILLES 24 LOGEES DANS UN CHEMIN DE ROULEMENT. LA TRANSMISSION DU COUPLE DE LA DOUILLE VERS L'EMBASE EST ASSUREE PAR DES BILLES 20 QU'UN RESSORT 32 APPLIQUE DANS DES CAVITES FORMEES DANS LE FOND DE L'EMBASE. LES BILLES SORTENT DE LEUR CAVITE EN DESOLIDARISANT LA DOUILLE ET L'EMBASE LORSQUE LE COUPLE DEPASSE UNE VALEUR LIMITE. APPLICATION A LA CONSTRUCTION MECANIQUE. THE INVENTION CONCERNS MECHANICAL TOOLS. A TORQUE LIMITATION DEVICE ESSENTIALLY INCLUDES A CYLINDRICAL BASE 10 IN WHICH IS LOCKED A CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE 12 WHICH CAN ROTATE RELATIVE TO THE BASE BUT CANNOT MOVE LONGITUDINALLY WITH RESPECT TO THIS LATTER, THANKS TO A BALL 24 LOCKED IN RACEWAY. THE TRANSMISSION OF TORQUE FROM THE BUSH TO THE BASE IS PROVIDED BY BALLS 20 THAT A SPRING 32 APPLIES IN CAVITES SHAPED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BASE. THE BALLS COME OUT OF THEIR CAVITY BY DEOLIDARIZING THE BUSHING AND THE BASE WHEN THE TORQUE EXCEEDS A LIMIT VALUE. APPLICATION TO MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION.

Articles made of super-alloy with high mechanical and cracking resistance and their manufacturing process.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING TURBINE DISKS

LA PRESENTE INVENTION CONCERNE UN PROCEDE DE FABRICATION D'UN OBJET METALLIQUE AYANT DES PROPRIETES QUI VARIENT, D'UNE MANIERE CONTROLEE, D'UNE PORTION DE L'OBJET A UNE AUTRE PORTION DE CE MEME OBJET. CE PROCEDE EST CARACTERISE EN CE QU'IL COMPREND LES PHASES CONSISTANT A FORGER A CHAUD L'OBJET DANS SA TOTALITE POUR LUI DONNER UNE PREMIERE FORME GEOMETRIQUE QUI EST VOISINE DE LA FORME GEOMETRIQUE FINALE DESIREE SAUF DANS DES PORTIONS DE L'OBJET QUI SONTSURDIMENSIONNEES D'AU MOINS 25 ENVIRON COMPARATIVEMENT A LA FORME GEOMETRIQUE FINALE DESIREE; A TRAITER THERMIQUEMENT L'OBJET AFIN D'AUGMENTER LA DIMENSION DU GRAIN ET FORGER A TIEDE LES PORTIONS SURDIMENSIONNEES DE L'OBJET POUR LES AMENER A LA FORME FINALE DESIREE, DE TELLE FACON QUE LES PORTIONS FORGEES A TIEDE DE L'OBJET PRESENTENT DES PROPRIETES DE RESISTANCE A LA TRACTION ACCRUES TANDIS QUE LES PORTIONS FORGEES A CHAUD DE L'OBJET PRESENTENT DES PROPRIETES DE RESISTANCE AU FLUAGE AUGMENTEES. THE PRESENT INVENTION CONCERNS A PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A METAL OBJECT HAVING PROPERTIES WHICH VARY, IN A CONTROLLED MANNER, FROM ONE PORTION OF THE OBJECT TO ANOTHER PORTION OF THE SAME OBJECT. THIS PROCESS IS CHARACTERIZED IN THAT IT INCLUDES THE PHASES CONSISTING OF HOT FORGING THE OBJECT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO GIVE IT A FIRST GEOMETRIC SHAPE WHICH IS NEAR THE DESIRED FINAL GEOMETRIC SHAPE EXCEPT IN PORTIONS OF THE OBJECT WHICH ARE SIZED. 'AT LEAST 25 APPROXIMATELY COMPARED TO THE DESIRED FINAL GEOMETRIC SHAPE; THERMALLY TREAT THE OBJECT IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE GRAIN AND FORGE A TIED OF THE OVERSIZED PORTIONS OF THE OBJECT TO BRING THEM TO THE DESIRED FINAL SHAPE, SUCH AS THE FORGED PORTIONS FROM THE OBJECT HAVE PROPERTIES INCREASED TENSILE STRENGTH WHILE HOT FORGED PORTIONS OF THE OBJECT SHOW INCREASED CREEP RESISTANCE PROPERTIES.

Material for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is material (20) for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The material (20) comprising a mixture of smokable material (21) and elements (22). Each of the elements (22) comprises a closed circuit of heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field.

TORQUE LIMITING DEVICE FOR A TOOL

Common storage controller for dual processor system

Control devices for permitting two or more general purpose digital computers, each with its own main storage module, to share a common data base. The control devices, termed ''''Common Storage Controller(s)'''' contain the logic circuitry for interfacing the central processors to their storage units such that when a predetermined area of the storage is being addressed by its associated processor for a write operation, a duplicate copy of the information will be written into the corresponding area of the storage unit associated with the other processor(s).

Resource allocation and route selection method for multiple service virtual private network

(57)【要約】 【課題】 複数のサブネットワークおよび複数の通信サ ービスをサポートする、ネットワークで最適な経路選択 および最適な帯域幅割当の複合問題を解決する。 【解決手段】 本発明の方法は、所与のサブネットワー ク、および所与のサービスの種類を通して通信する、ソ ース−宛先の各組に対して、所与のサブネットワークお よびサービスの種類で、上記ソースと上記宛先の間の一 組の各許容ルートに提供されるトラヒック速度の決定を 含む。本発明は、さらに、各サブネットワークの各リン クへの各帯域幅の割当を含む。重要なことは、提供され るトラヒック速度の決定、およびサブネットワークの各 リンクへの帯域幅の割当は、相互に反応する方法で行わ れることである。

Vertebral disc annular fibrosis tensioning and lengthening device

A vertebral disc annular fibrosis tensioning and lengthening device that restores the loss of disc height as a result of disc degeneration and other factors. The vertebral disc annular fibrosis tensioning and lengthening device includes pedicle screws having heads with cup-shaped cavities. The pedicle screws are threaded into the vertebral bodies of adjacent vertebrae through the pedicles so that open parts of the heads of the pedicle screws face each other. A spring is inserted into the cup-shaped cavities in compression so that the spring bias forces the pedicle screws apart, thus increasing the height of the disc space.

Enhanced production of ethylene from higher hydrocarbons

The present invention provides a process for the preparation of ethylene from C4 or higher feed by a combination of cracking and metathesis wherein higher hydrocarbon is cracked to form ethylene and propylene and at least a portion of the propylene is metathesized to ethylene.

Heat sealer with platen surface temperature sensor and load sensor

A heat sealer having a heated platen, a cylinder for reciprocating the platen, a die positioned to be engaged by the platen and a shuttle supporting the die to move the die from a platen-engaging position to a non-engaging position, and a control for controlling the temperature of the platen and the force applied to the platen against the die by the cylinder. The invention also includes a temperature sensor for sensing the surface temperature of the platen and a load sensor for sensing the force applied by the platen to the die. In one embodiment, the temperature sensor is an infrared temperature sensor that reads the surface temperature of the platen and the load sensor is a load cell positioned beneath the die and supporting the die so that the load sensors can measure the direct force applied by the platen against the die. Also, in one embodiment, the infrared sensor is positioned beneath the die so that it can read the platen temperature when the die is displaced to the non-engaging position.

Ophthalmic microsurgical system employing flash eeprom and reprogrammable modules

This invention is a system for controlling a plurality of ophthalmic microsurgical instruments connected thereto. The microsurgical instruments are for use by a user such as a surgeon in performing ophthalmic surgical procedures. The system includes a data communications bus (101), and a user interface connected to the data communications bus. The user interface provides information to the user and receives information from the user which is representative of operating parameters of the microsurgical instruments. The system also includes surgical modules (13) connected to and controlling the microsurgical instruments as a function of at least one of the operating parameters. The surgical modules are also connected to the data communications bus.

Sewage treatment with hydrogen peroxide

APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC INSERTION OF STUDS IN A WORKPIECE

A.APPAREIL D'INSERTION DE GOUJONS. B.IL COMPREND UN CORPS CYLINDRIQUE, DANS LEQUEL EST ENGAGEE PARTIELLEMENT UNE TETE 30, QUI EST ENTRAINEE EN ROTATION ET EN TRANSLATION ET QUI ENTRAINE EN ROTATION UN CHARIOT 40 CYLINDRIQUE ENGAGE PARTIELLEMENT DANS LE CORPS 10. DEUX MORS SONT ENFERMES DANS LE CHARIOT 40 ET IL Y A DES MOYENS POUR OUVRIR ET REFERMER CES MORS SUR UN GOUJON. PLUSIEURS BILLES 46 SONT RETENUES DANS LA PAROI DU CHARIOT 40 ET DEPASSENT DE CELLES-CI QUAND LE CHARIOT 40 EST EN BUTEE SUR LA TETE 30 DANS LE CORPS 10. C.INDUSTRIE MECANIQUE. A. STUD INSERTION DEVICE. B. IT INCLUDES A CYLINDRICAL BODY, IN WHICH IS PARTIALLY ENGAGED A HEAD 30, WHICH IS DRIVEN IN ROTATION AND TRANSLATION AND WHICH DRIVES IN ROTATION A CYLINDRICAL CARRIAGE 40 ENGAGED PARTLY IN THE BODY 10. TWO JAWS ARE ENCLOSED IN THE CARRIAGE 40 THERE ARE MEANS TO OPEN AND CLOSE THESE JAWS ON A STUD. SEVERAL BALLS 46 ARE RETAINED IN THE WALL OF THE CARRIAGE 40 AND EXCEED THESE WHEN THE CARRIAGE 40 STRIKES ON THE HEAD 30 IN THE BODY 10. C. MECHANICAL INDUSTRY.

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The article (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) comprises a sheet (10) comprising smokable material, and heating material (20) that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. The sheet (10) may be a planar sheet or a rolled sheet. Also disclosed is a system (1000), comprising the article (2) and apparatus (100) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus (100) comprises a heating zone (111) for receiving at least a portion of the article (2), and a magnetic field generator (112) for generating a varying magnetic field to be used in heating the smokable material when the portion of the article (2) is in the heating zone (111).

Improved leads for the treatment of patients with chf

Radio frequency identification (rfid) tag location verification using acousto-magnetic detection

Example implementations include a method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for electronic article surveillance (EAS), comprising transmitting concurrently, an acoustomagnetic (AM) interrogation signal into an AM interrogation zone of an EAS system, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) interrogation signal into an RFID interrogation zone of the EAS system, the AM interrogation zone and the RFID interrogation zone overlapping to form a zone of interest. The implementations further include indicating, by the EAS system, a presence of a first tag of the EAS system in the zone of interest upon a concurrent detection of both an RFID response signal of the first tag in response to the RFID interrogation signal and an AM response signal of the first tag in response to the AM interrogation signal.

(D1) -16-PHENOXY- AND 16-SUBSTITUTED PHENOXY-9-KETO-PROSTATRIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND PROCEDURES FOR ITS PREPARATION

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING TURBINE DISCS

Hydraulic power supply with hermetic sealing of hydraulic fluid and sealing method

A hermetically sealed hydraulic power supply having an oil reservoir with a pump for pumping oil from the reservoir which is driven by a gas turbine. The gas turbine has a turbine cavity and fluid inlet and exhaust passages communicating therewith. A pair of burst discs are positioned to block the turbine cavity and a quantity of oil fills the turbine cavity and extends to the burst discs to isolate the oil reservoir from the environment and preclude the existence of any space to which reservoir oil could leak. A bellows is positioned to permit thermal expansion and contraction of the oil sealed in the turbine cavity by the burst discs.

Indoor xdsl splitter assembly

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for mounting an xDSL sputter in a premises for interconnection with the premises telephone wiring and providing separate access to voice and data signals by the subscriber. The apparatus comprises three pairs of terminations for connection of combined signal wiring, first signal wiring and second signal wiring. A first splitter circuit is mounted in the housing and connected between the terminations. A first signal jack extends through the exposed surface of the housing and is connected to receive only the first signal.

Slag taps for coal gasification plant and to coal gasification plant incorporating such slag taps

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A coal slagging gasifier is improved by providing an improved slag removal orifice. The orifice is located centrally within the hearth of a gasifier of the type in which hot burner gases are directed up through the orifice to retain the slag in molten condition on the hearth and in which the slag is periodically discharged through the slag removal orifice. The slag removal orifice is formed as a substantially vertical passageway through the removable slag tap member which comprises a solid cast mass of high thermal conductivity metal having an integrally formed metal tube for circulating liquid coolant through the cast mass. The upper tundish surface of the slag tap member slopes downwardly and inwardly and merges with the slag removal orifice. The coolant tube is capable of retaining its shape without any appreciable distortion during the casting of the surrounding metal mass, extends through the cast mass and forms a coolant conduit adjacent to the tundish surface and to the surface of the orifice passageway and spaced from these surfaces a distance of 0.25 to 1.5 inches. The ends of the tube project out from the mass to provide a coolant inlet and outlet. In operation, coolant is circulated through the tube such that the surfaces of the cast mass in direct contact with slag and burner gases are maintained at a temperature of from 50°C. to 400°C.

Ink container having electronic and mechanical features enabling plug compatibility between multiple supply sizes

The present invention is an ink container for use in an ink jet printing system. The printing system has a printhead under control of printing system electronics and an ink container receiving station for providing ink to the printhead. The replaceable ink container includes a plurality of container interfacing features positioned on the ink container to engage corresponding ink container receiving station interfacing features. The ink container interfacing features are disposed and arranged to allow a plurality of different sizes of the ink container to be installed at a particular location of the receiving station. The ink container also includes an information storage device that provides information indicative of a volume of ink contained in said ink container.

Carbalkoxythioureidobenzene derivatives having anthelmintic properties

Article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material

Disclosed is an article (1, 2, 3) for use with apparatus (100, 200) for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material. The article (1, 2, 3) comprises a mass of smokable material (10). An exterior of the article (1, 2, 3) has a length (L), a width (W) perpendicular to the length (L), and a depth (D) perpendicular to each of the length (L) and the width (W). The length (L) is greater than or equal to the width (W), and the width (W) is greater than the depth (D).

Merry-go-round.

Cardiac stimulation apparatus and method for treatment of atrial fibrillation

A cardiac stimulation apparatus (100) and multi-electrode pacing lead (14) for prevention or treatment of atrial fibrillation. The multi-electrode lead will distribute electrodes (16) throughout the right atrium to provide a choice of pacing sites at locations best suited to multi-focal control of the rapid atrial heartbeats that may precede atrial fibrillation. Cardiac electrical activity is sensed in four dimensions (three spatial dimensions, X, Y, and Z, and in time). The system triangulates the location of a given event in three spatial dimensions, and then paces the heart in areas that will disrupt the propagation of the arrhythmia. Termination involves delivering low voltage pulses to large areas of the heart, either simultaneously or in rapid sequence.

Methane conversion

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An improved method for converting methane to higher hydrocarbon products by contacting a gas comprising methane and an oxidative synthesizing agent under synthesis conditions, the improvement which comprises contacting methane with an oxidative synthesizing agent containing a promoting amount of alkaline earth metal and/or compounds thereof. Magnesium is a particularly effective promoter. Stability of the promoted contact agent is enhanced by the presence of phosphorus.

Method and system for power management of electronic article surveillance systems

A method, system and apparatus for managing power use in security systems, which include establishing a detection region, triggering a person detection event, the person detection event based on the detection of a person in the detection region, starting a timer upon triggering the person detection event, and transmitting a tag interrogation signal until the expiration of the timer. The method, system and apparatus can further include determining a relative direction of movement of the person.

Catheter deliverable thrombogenic apparatus and method

A catheter deliverable thrombogenic device includes a catheter for threading into a body vasculature passageway to a target location, and a resilient wire element coiled and shaped to occupy a certain volume when unconstrained, and to straighten when inserted lengthwise into and constrained by the catheter, for ultimate discharge therefrom to expand and occupy the target location. The wire element includes a plurality of cuts on the exterior surface thereof at selected locations to increase the flexibility of the wire element.

Automatic clamp for paper cutting machines

COMPOSITION IMPROVEMENTS TO DECOLORATE HUMAN HAIR

Micro-fabricated medical device having a non-helical cut arrangement

The present disclosure relates to interventional devices such as catheters and guidewire devices having micro-fabricated features for providing flexibility while maintaining good torquability. An interventional device includes an elongated member (500) having an arrangement of fenestrations which define a plurality of axially extending beams coupling a plurality of circumferentially extending rings. The fenestrations are arranged so that the resulting beams form a distributed, non-helical and non-linear pattern along the length of the elongated member. The pattern of fenestrations thereby minimizes or eliminates preferred bending axes.

Process for the production of insulin by genetically transformed fungal cells

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE: A process for the production of insulin using fungal cells. Human insulin producing cells are extracted to obtain the func-tional genome (the genetic material which determines the capacity of the cells to produce insulin) which is used to transform fungal cells, making them capable of producing insulin. The insulin has been extracted and identified by radioimmune asssy and by bioassay. The same process can also be applied to produce animal insulins using specific specie transforming functional insulinogenic genomes. A process for serial secondary culture of insulin producing cells is disclosed. The significance of the invention is related to the great need to produce human insulin in large amounts. Human insulin has distinct biological and clinical advantages when compared ? h commercially available animal insulins now used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in man.

An intuitive ultrasonic imaging system and related method thereof

A hand held ultrasonic instrument (10) is provided in a portable unit that performs C-Mode imaging and collects 3D image data. In a preferred embodiment a transducer array (60), display unit (20), beamformer (40), power system, and image processor are integrated in one enclosure weighing less than three pounds. In operation, the portable unit is scanned across a target and the displayed image is conveniently presented to the operator whereby the displayed image corresponds exactly to the target, or a scaled fashion if desired.