POLARIZATION PRESERVING PROJECTION SCREEN WITH ENGINEERED PIGMENT AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises stripping an optically functional material from a carrier substrate, thus creating engineered particles from the optically functional material. The engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to create a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen.

CASE OF ANIMAL

REMOTE CONTROLLED MOTION ACTIVATED WATER REPELLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants. Remote control by IR signals and RF signals is disclosed.

COMPUTER CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC ONES CASE OF ANIMAL WITH HIGH VOLTAGE

REMOTE CONTROLLED MOTION ACTIVATED WATER REPELLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants. Remote control by IR signals and RF signals is disclosed.

REMOTE CONTROLLED MOTION ACTIVATED WATER REPELLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants. Remote control by IR signals and RF signals is disclosed.

Wireless notification system and method for electronic rodent traps

A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to each other and to a PC or wireless device. Each is equipped with an RF transceiver, the rodent trapping devices form a mesh network with one another in which the trapping devices act as repeaters so that if one trap loses connectivity with the PC, information from that trap can be transmitted to the PC via another trap. The system and method can include forwarding trap status data to a remote notification website where the user can review the data. The web server hosting the website can also provide trap status data directly to a smartphone app on a user's smartphone. In addition, the website can send email and text notification to any remote device capable of receiving email or text messages.

WIRELESS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC RODENT TRAPS

A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to each other and to a PC or wireless device. Each being'eguipped with an RF transceiver, the rodent trapping devices form a mesh network with one another in which the trapping devices act as repeaters so that if one trap loses connectivity with the PC, information from that trap can be transmitted to the PC via another trap. The system and method can include forwarding trap status data to a remote notification website where the user can review the data. The web server hosting the website can also provide trap status data directly to a smartphone app on a user's smartphone. In addition, the website can send email and text notification to any remote device capable of receiving email or text messages.

POLARIZATION PRESERVING PROJECTION SCREEN WITH ENGINEERED PIGMENT AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises stripping an optically functional material from a carrier substrate, thus creating engineered particles from the optically functional material. The engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to create a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen.

VIBRATING ORAL CARE DEVICE

A vibrating oral care device (10) for cleaning interdental spaces includes a housing (12), which can be gripped by human fingers. A battery (14) is located within the housing. An electric vibrator (24) is also located within the housing. A switch (16) on the housing is used to electrically connect the battery to the vibrator. A rigid element (28) extends from one end of the housing. When the switch is operated to connect the battery to the vibrator, the vibrator vibrates and causes the rigid element to vibrate. © KIPO & WIPO 2008 ...

VIBRATING ORAL CARE DEVICE

WIRELESS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC RODENT TRAPS

A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate 5 trap information to each other and to a PC or wireless device. Each being equipped with an RF transceiver, the rodent trapping devices form a mesh network with one another in which the trapping devices act as repeaters so that if one trap loses connectivity with the PC, information from that trap can be 10 transmitted to the PC via another trap. The system and method can include forwarding trap status data to a remote notification website where the user can review the data. The web server hosting the website can also provide trap status data directly to a smartphone app on a user's smartphone. In 15 addition, the website can send email and text notification to any remote device capable of receiving email or text messages. -31- ...

VIBRATING ORAL CARE DEVICE

A vibrating oral care device (10) for cleaning interdental spaces includes a housing (12), which can be gripped by human fingers. A battery (14) is located within the housing. An electric vibrator (24) is also located within the housing. A switch (16) on the housing is used to electrically connect the battery to the vibrator. A rigid element (28) extends from one end of the housing. When the switch is operated to connect the battery to the vibrator, the vibrator vibrates and causes the rigid element to vibrate. © KIPO & WIPO 2008 ...

WIRELESS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC RODENT TRAPS

A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to each other and to a PC or wireless device. According to one embodiment, each trap is equipped with an RF transceiver and the rodent trapping devices form a mesh network with one another in which the trapping devices act as repeaters so that if one trap loses connectivity with the PC, information from that trap can be transmitted to the PC via another trap. According to an alternative embodiment, the traps individually report directly to the base station or to the base station via one or more repeaters, the repeaters enabling the range of the direct individual reporting configuration to be greatly increased.

VIBRATING ORAL CARE DEVICE

A vibrating oral care device (10) for cleaning interdental spaces includes a housing (12), which can be gripped by human fingers. A battery (14) is located within the housing. An electric vibrator (24) is also located within the housing. A switch (16) on the housing is used to electrically connect the battery to the vibrator. A rigid element (28) extends from one end of the housing. When the switch is operated to connect the battery to the vibrator, the vibrator vibrates and causes the rigid element to vibrate. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

INTEGRATED APPARATUS AND METHOD TO COMBINE A WIRELESS FENCE COLLAR WITH GPS TRACKING CAPABILITY

An integrated apparatus and method is provided for a collar that is configured to operate as part of a wireless fence system that contains and monitors the location of a dog within a containment area defined by the wireless fence system and further configured to provide GPS tracking capability when the dog has escaped from the containment area. As long as the dog remains in the area defined by the wireless fence, the collar operates solely in a wireless fence mode, communicating with the transmitters used as part of the wireless fence system. The GPS tracking function remains “asleep” and is not activated unless and until the dog escapes. Once GPS mode is activated, fence mode is shut down and operation of the GPS enables the dog owner or other individual to receive SMS messages and/or email with information on the dog's location on a smart-phone, tablet or PC. 1. A dog collar having a strap and a housing held by the strap comprising:a fence module configured to wirelessly communicate with at least one transmitter within a wireless fence dog containment system to track a dog's location within a containment area defined by a wireless fence;a GPS module configured to wirelessly transmit dog location data from the collar to a first device to provide remote dog location tracking capability at said first device;said fence module being operationally active and said GPS module being inactive as long as the dog remains within the containment area so that the collar operates in a wireless fence mode, said fence module being configured to power up the GPS module upon detecting that the dog is no longer in the containment area so that the collar operates in a GPS mode.222-. (canceled) This application is based upon provisional application, U.S. Ser. No. 61/788,559, filed Mar. 15, 2013, and hereby claims the priority thereof to which this application is entitled.The present invention is related to the field of animal control and containment and, more particularly, to a dog ...

Polarization preserving projection screen with engineered pigment and method for making same

Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises stripping an optically functional material from a carrier substrate, thus creating engineered particles from the optically functional material. The engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to create a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen.

Polarization preserving projection screen with engineered pigment and method for making same

Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises stripping an optically functional material from a carrier substrate, thus creating engineered particles from the optically functional material. The engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to create a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen.

REMOTE CONTROLLED MOTION ACTIVATED WATER REPELLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants.

Vibrating oral care device

A vibrating oral care device for cleaning interdental spaces includes a housing which can be gripped by human fingers. A battery is located within the housing. An lectric vibrator is also located within the housing. A switch on the housing is used to electrically connect the battery to the vibrator. A rigid element extends from one end of the housing. When the switch is operated to connect the battery to the vibrator, the vibrator vibrates and causes the igid element to vibrate.

Electric device for interdental cleaning and for treating teeth and gingivae

The invention relates to an electric device (1) for interdental cleaning comprises an elongated casing (2), an electric motor (22) provided with an eccentric mass (23) and a tool holding fixture (5).The inventive device is characterised in that it comprises a long support structure (3) comprising all electric components including a cell (13) or a battery, thereby making it possible to obtain an electric interdental cleaning device which avoids the inconveniences of the actual state-of-the-art. A reusable small device which is particularly practical, easy to handle and takes into consideration, in particular ergonomic features is also disclosed.

INTEGRATED APPARATUS AND METHOD TO COMBINE A WIRELESS FENCE COLLAR WITH GPS TRACKING CAPABILITY

An integrated apparatus and method is provided for a collar that is configured to operate as part of a wireless fence system that contains and monitors the location of a dog within containment area defined by the wireless fence system and further configured to provide GPS tracking capability when the dog has escaped from the containment area. As long as the dog remains in the area defined by the wireless fence, the collar operates solely in a wireless fence mode, communicating with the transmitters used as part of the wireless fence system. The GPS tracking function remains “asleep” and is not activated unless and until the dog escapes. Once GPS mode is activated, fence mode is shut down and operation of the GPS enables the dog owner or other individual to receive SMS messages and/or email with information on the dog's location on a smart-phone, tablet or PC. 122-. (canceled)23. A method comprising ,monitoring communications of at least one transmitter, the monitoring the communications comprising a first state and a second state, the first state comprising receiving one or more communications from the at least one transmitter, the one or more communications including location information of a mobile object, the receiving the one or more communications including using the location information to monitor a position of the mobile object, wherein the monitored position comprises a first location and a second location;initiating tracking of the mobile object when at least one of the monitored position comprises the second location and the monitored communications comprises the second state, the tracking comprising instructing a tracking component to determine location data of the mobile object, the tracking comprising delivery of power to the tracking component, the tracking comprising transmitting the location data to a communications gateway.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the second state comprises failure to receive one or more polling packets from the at least ...

WIRELESS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC RODENT TRAPS

A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to each other and to a PC or wireless device. Each being equipped with an RF transceiver, the rodent trapping devices form a mesh network with one another in which the trapping devices act as repeaters so that if one trap loses connectivity with the PC, information from that trap can be transmitted to the PC via another trap. The system and method can include forwarding trap status data to a remote notification website where the user can review the data. The web server hosting the website can also provide trap status data directly to a smartphone app on a user's smartphone. In addition, the website can send email and text notification to any remote device capable of receiving email or text messages. 1. A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system comprising:a least one electronic rodent trapping device having an RF transceiver and configured to send RF transmissions containing trap status data; anda base station computing device configured to receive said RF transmissions at a distance from said trapping device and to provide an output to said computing device for review by a user, said base station computing device enabling the user to monitor status of the trapping device without having to be in physical proximity to the trap.2. The remote notification electronic rodent trapping system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said system includes a plurality of electronic rodent trapping devices configured to send to and receive RF transmissions containing trap status data from each other and to communicate said RF transmissions to said base station.3. The remote notification electronic rodent trapping system as set forth in claim 2 , wherein said plurality of trapping devices auto-form a mesh network claim 2 , said trapping devices communicating said RF transmissions to ...

Integrated apparatus and method to combine a wireless fence collar with GPS tracking capability

An integrated apparatus and method is provided for a collar that is configured to operate as part of a wireless fence system that contains and monitors the location of a dog within a containment area defined by the wireless fence system and further configured to provide GPS tracking capability when the dog has escaped from the containment area. As long as the dog remains in the area defined by the wireless fence, the collar operates solely in a wireless fence mode, communicating with the transmitters used as part of the wireless fence system. The GPS tracking function remains “asleep” and is not activated unless and until the dog escapes. Once GPS mode is activated, fence mode is shut down and operation of the GPS enables the dog owner or other individual to receive SMS messages and/or email with information on the dog's location on a smart-phone, tablet or PC.

INTEGRATED APPARATUS AND METHOD TO COMBINE A WIRELESS FENCE COLLAR WITH GPS TRACKING CAPABILITY

An integrated apparatus and method is provided for a collar that is configured to operate as part of a wireless fence system that contains and monitors the location of a dog within containment; area defined by the wireless fence system and further configured to provide GPS tracking capability when the dog has escaped from the containment area As long as the dog remains in the area defined by the wireless fence, the collar operates solely in a wireless fence mode, communicating with the transmitters used as part of the wireless fence system. The OPS tracking function remains asleep and is not activated unless and until the dog escapes. Once GPS mode is activated, fence mode is shut down and operation of the GPS enables the dog owner or other individual to receive SMS messages and/or email with information on the dog's location on a smart-phone, tablet or PC.

Polarization preserving projection screen with engineered particle and method for making same

Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises embossing at least a first side of a first substrate to produce an optically functional material and then cutting the optically functional material into pieces to produce a plurality of engineered particles. The plurality of engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to produce a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen.

Polarization preserving projection screen with engineered pigment and method for making same

Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises stripping an optically functional material from a carrier substrate, thus creating engineered particles from the optically functional material. The engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to create a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen.

Remote controlled motion activated water repellant system and method

A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants.

Polarization preserving projection screen with engineered pigment and method for making same

Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises stripping an optically functional material from a carrier substrate, thus creating engineered particles from the optically functional material. The engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to create a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen.

Polarization preserving projection screen with engineered particle and method for making same

Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises embossing at least a first side of a first substrate to produce an optically functional material and then cutting the optically functional material into pieces to produce a plurality of engineered particles. The plurality of engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to produce a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen.

Vibrating oral care device

A vibrating oral care device for cleaning interdental spaces includes a housing which can be gripped by human fingers. A battery is located within the housing. An electric vibrator is also located within the housing. A switch on the housing is used to electrically connect the battery to the vibrator. A rigid element extends from one end of the housing. When the switch is operated to connect the battery to the vibrator, the vibrator vibrates and causes the rigid element to vibrate.

CAGE TRAP WITH EASY SET AND RELEASE MECHANISM

A cage type animal trap having an enclosure with an animal access opening into a vacant interior sized to receive an animal to be trapped. The access opening is closed by a door that is movable from a closed to an opened position by an actuating mechanism releasably held by a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism is configured to move between hold and release positions, the hold position moving the door to the opened position and the release position releasing the actuating member to allow the door to close and trap the animal in the animal enclosure. 1. An animal trap comprising:an animal enclosure having a roof and an animal access opening into a vacant interior sized to receive an animal to be trapped;a door mounted at the access opening and movable between a set position in which the door is open to reveal the animal access opening and a closed position in which the door blocks the animal access opening;a latch mechanism having a hold position and a release position, said latch mechanism being operatively coupled to said door by a flexible member to secure said door in the set position when the latch mechanism is in said hold position;a trip mechanism movably mounted in the interior of the animal enclosure;a trigger mechanism between the trip mechanism and the latch mechanism so that when an animal enters the interior of the animal enclosure and moves the trip mechanism from a first position to a second position, the trigger mechanism causes the latch mechanism to move to the release position and allow the door to move from the set position to the closed position thereby trapping the animal in the animal enclosure; anda door lock automatically engaging with a lower end of said door when the door moves to the closed position to prevent the door from being opened by a trapped animal, said door lock automatically disengaging from said door lower end when a user moves the door to the set position.2. The animal trap of claim 1 , wherein said door lock includes a ...

TWO-DOOR CAGE TRAP WITH OVER-CENTER SET MECHANISM

A cage-type animal trap with two opposed animal access openings that can operate in a one-door-opening configuration or a two-door-opening configuration. The trap has a set mechanism for holding one or both doors open to allow access through the corresponding trap access openings. The set mechanism includes a set lever that is movable from a set position to a tripped position and that is coupled to the doors of the trap by an actuating member. Upon actuation, the set lever moves from the set to the tripped position to allow movement of the actuating member which enables one of the doors to move from an opened position to a closed position when the trap is operating in a one-door-opening configuration, and both of the doors to move from the opened position to the closed position when the trap is operating in the two-door-opening configuration. 1. An animal trap comprising:an animal enclosure having a roof and a pair of opposed animal access openings into a vacant interior sized to receive an animal to be trapped;a first door movably mounted at a first access opening, the door operative in an opened position to reveal the first animal access opening and in a closed position to block the first animal access opening;a second door movably mounted at a second access opening, the door operative in an opened position to reveal the second animal access opening and in a closed position to block the second animal access opening;a first actuating mechanism having at least one movable part operatively coupled to the first door;a second actuating mechanism having at least one movable part operatively coupled to the second door;a set mechanism mounted on the roof of the trap and operatively coupled to both said first actuating mechanism and said second actuating mechanism, said set mechanism moving at least said movable part of said first actuating mechanism toward the second door to open at least said first door when placed in a set position; anda trip mechanism configured to ...

Polarization preserving projection screen with engineered pigment and method for making same

Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises stripping an optically functional material from a carrier substrate, thus creating engineered particles from the optically functional material. The engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to create a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen. 1. A web shuffling method for providing a projection screen , the method comprising:generating optically functional material from a carrier substrate by breaking the optically functional material into individual engineered particles; anddistributing a coating onto a second substrate, wherein the coating includes the individual engineered particles.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising fabricating a base diffuser material claim 1 , wherein the base diffuser material is adjacent to the optically functional material.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein fabricating the base diffuser material further comprises holding a predetermined tolerance claim 2 , further wherein the predetermined tolerance is based on at least a difference between long-range statistics and ensemble statistics.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein distributing the coating provides a surface that substantially approximates that of the base diffuser material.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein distributing the coating is operable to substantially minimize the role of particle tipping statistics on the scatter profile of the coating.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein distributing the coating further comprises producing a dense stack of the individual engineered particles lying substantially in-plane at the surface of the coating.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising maintaining a high ...

REMOTE-CONTROLLED CAGE TRAP DOOR-OPENING MECHANISM

A remotely activated door-opening mechanism is provided for a cage trap having an animal enclosure, preferably a cage trap as disclosed in U.S. Publ. No. US The mechanism is mounted outside the enclosure of the trap and is preferably remotely activated by an IR or RF transmitter to open a door of the trap and release a trapped animal when the operator is at a safe distance away. The mechanism may also be manually set with a time delay and may be associated with either a main entry door to the trap or with a secondary escape door located at an opposite end of the trap. 119-. (canceled)20. An animal trap comprising:an animal enclosure having a roof and a front end with an animal access opening into an interior sized to receive an animal to be trapped;an entry door movably mounted at the access opening, the door operative in an opened position to reveal the animal access opening and in a closed position to block the animal access opening;an actuating mechanism operative with said door and including a set lever movable from a first position in which the door is in the closed position, to a second position in which the door is in the opened position;a trip mechanism for actuating the set lever to cause the set lever to move from the second position to the first position, closing the door to trap the animal in the animal enclosure;a remote control unit capable of communicating with said trap at a distance away from said trap by transmitting wireless signals;a receiver associated with the trap and configured to receive said wireless signals from said remote control unit; anda door-opening mechanism mounted to said trap and remotely activated when said receiver receives a wireless signal from the remote control unit to move the set lever from the first position to the second position to remotely open the door and release the animal.21. The animal trap of claim 20 , wherein said actuating mechanism includes:an actuating cable secured at a first end to said door and at a ...

OPTICAL SWITCH DEVICES

A security device includes an array of lenses and a plurality of first and second segments disposed under the array of lenses. At a first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents a first image for viewing without presenting the second image for viewing, and at a second viewing angle different from the first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents for viewing the second image without presenting the first image for viewing. At least one first or second segment can include one or more microstructures or one or more nanostructures configured to produce one or more colors for the first or second image. 18.-. (canceled)9. A security device comprising:an array of lenses; anda plurality of first and second segments disposed under the array of lenses, the first segments corresponding to portions of a first icon and a first background, and the second segments corresponding to portions of a second icon and a second background,wherein at a first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents for viewing the first icon and the first background without presenting the second icon for viewing, and at a second viewing angle different from the first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents for viewing the second icon and the second background without presenting the first icon for viewing,wherein the second background at the second viewing angle appears the same in outer shape, size, and brightness as the first background at the first viewing angle,wherein individual ones of the first and second segments comprise specular reflecting features, transmissive features, or diffusing features, the specular reflecting or the transmissive features define the first and second icons, and the diffusing features define the first and second backgrounds, or', 'the diffusing features define the first and second icons, and the specular reflecting or transmissive features define the first and second backgrounds., 'wherein for the first and second segments,'}10. The security device of claim 9 , ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPERCONDUCTING DEVICES USED IN SUPERCONDUCTING CIRCUITS AND SCALABLE COMPUTING

Approaches useful to operation of scalable processors with ever larger numbers of logic devices (e.g., qubits) advantageously take advantage of QFPs, for example to implement shift registers, multiplexers (i.e., MUXs), de-multiplexers (i.e., DEMUXs), and permanent magnetic memories (i.e., PMMs), and the like, and/or employ XY or XYZ addressing schemes, and/or employ control lines that extend in a “braided” pattern across an array of devices. Many of these described approaches are particularly suited for implementing input to and/or output from such processors. Superconducting quantum processors comprising superconducting digital-analog converters (DACs) are provided. The DACs may use kinetic inductance to store energy via thin-film superconducting materials and/or series of Josephson junctions, and may use single-loop or multi-loop designs. Particular constructions of energy storage elements are disclosed, including meandering structures. Galvanic connections between DACs and/or with target devices are disclosed, as well as inductive connections. 1. A system , comprising:a first set of digital-to-analog converters (DACs), each of the DACs of the first set of DACs including a respective loop of material and a respective pair of Josephson junctions that interrupt the respective loop of material and are electrically coupled in parallel with one another in the respective loop of material;a first quantum flux parametron (QFP) based shift register comprising a sequence of a plurality of QFP-based shift register elements, the first QFP-based shift register one of magnetically or galvanically coupleable to the DACs of the first set of DACs;a power line that serially couples the DACs of the first set of DACs; and 'each of the DACs of the first set of DACs is independently addressable by a triplet of three signals a successive number of times to store a variable number of flux quanta, the triplet of three signals including a first signal received via the QFP-based shift ...

ULTRA THIN FRESNEL LENSES AND OTHER OPTICAL ELEMENTS

Ultra thin Fresnel lenses and methods of forming the same are described herein. An optical element comprising an ultra thin Fresnel lens includes a plurality of Fresnel elements formed on a surface of a substrate. Each of the plurality of Fresnel surface elements has an angled facet portion and a shallow or substantially horizontal portion. The Fresnel surface elements can be formed, for example, by a hot stamp or cold transfer method. 1. An optical element , said optic element having first and second surfaces separated from each other in a vertical direction , said optical element comprising:a plurality of Fresnel lens elements spaced in a horizontal direction with respect to each other, said plurality of Fresnel lens elements comprising angled facet portions and substantially horizontal portions, said plurality of Fresnel lens elements closer in said vertical direction to said first surface than said second surface,wherein said angled facet portion has a depth that is on average less than about 5 microns.2. The optical element of claim 1 , wherein the depth is on average less than about 2.5 microns.3. The optical element of claim 1 , wherein the depth is on average less than about 1 micron.4. The optical element of claim 1 , wherein the vertical distance from (i) points of the angled facet portion closest to said second surface to (ii) the part of the closest substantially horizontal portion farthest from the second surface is on average less than 5 microns.5. The optical element of claim 1 , wherein the vertical distance from (i) points of the angled facet portion closest to said second surface to (ii) the part of the closest substantially horizontal portion farthest from the second surface is on average less than 2.5 microns.6. The optical element of claim 1 , wherein the vertical distance from (i) points of the angled facet portion closest to said second surface to (ii) the part of the closest substantially horizontal portion farthest from the second surface is ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF A QUANTUM PROCESSOR BY REDUCING ERRORS

Techniques for improving the performance of a quantum processor are described. Some techniques employ improving the processor topology through design and fabrication, reducing intrinsic/control errors, reducing thermally-assisted errors and methods of encoding problems in the quantum processor for error correction. 1. A hybrid computational system comprising:at least one quantum processor comprising a plurality of qubits and a plurality of couplers;a configuration subsystem communicatively coupled to configure the at least one quantum processor, the configuration subsystem including at least one digital processor, and at least one non-transitory computer-readable storage medium communicatively coupled to the at least one digital processor and that stores at least one of processor-executable instructions or data, where in use the at least one digital processor:receives a problem Hamiltonian defined over at least two of the qubits, the problem Hamiltonian having a ground state that encodes a solution to a computational problem; determines a plurality of change values for the problem Hamiltonian;', 'updates the problem Hamiltonian to a new problem Hamiltonian using the plurality of change values;', 'sends the new problem Hamiltonian to the at least one quantum processor;', 'receives a changed solution set from the at least one quantum processor; and', 'transforms the changed solution set to a solution set., 'during a first iteration on the computational problem2. The hybrid computational system of wherein claim 1 , in use claim 1 , the at least one digital processor further:returns the solution set.3. The hybrid computational of wherein claim 1 , in use claim 1 , the at least one digital processor selects at random for each entry in the plurality of change values either a change value or a no-change value in order to determine the plurality of change values for the problem Hamiltonian.4. The hybrid computational of wherein the change value is negative claim 3 , the no- ...

OPTICAL PRODUCTS, MASTERS FOR FABRICATING OPTICAL PRODUCTS, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING MASTERS AND OPTICAL PRODUCTS

An optical product can reproduce a first 3D image of at least part of a first 3D object and a second 3D image of at least part of a second 3D object. The optical product comprises a surface configured, when illuminated, to reproduce by reflected or transmitted light, the first 3D image without reproducing the second 3D image at a first angle of view, and the second 3D image without reproducing the first 3D image at a second angle of view. Each portion of first portions can correspond to a point on a surface of the first 3D object, and comprise first non-holographic features configured to produce at least part of the first 3D image. Each portion of second portions can correspond to a point on a surface of the second 3D object, and comprise second non-holographic features configured to produce at least part of the second 3D image. 1. An optical product configured to reproduce a first 3D image of at least part of a first 3D object and a second 3D image of at least part of a second 3D object , the optical product comprising:a first surface; and a first plurality of portions, each portion of said first plurality of portions corresponding to a point on a surface of said first 3D object, each portion comprising first non-holographic features configured to produce at least part of said first 3D image of said first 3D object, and', 'a second plurality of portions, each portion of said second plurality of portions corresponding to a point on a surface of said second 3D object, each portion of said second plurality of portions comprising second non-holographic features configured to produce at least part of said second 3D image of said second 3D object., 'a second surface opposite said first surface, said second surface configured, when illuminated, to reproduce by reflected or transmitted light, the first 3D image without reproducing the second 3D image at a first angle of view, and the second 3D image without reproducing the first 3D image at a second angle of view, said ...

CAGE TRAP WITH EASY SET AND RELEASE MECHANISM

A cage type animal trap having an enclosure with an animal access opening into a vacant interior sized to receive an animal to be trapped. The access opening is closed by a door that is movable from a closed to an opened position by an actuating mechanism having a flexible actuating member with one end secured to the door and the other end releasably held by a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism is configured to move the door to the opened position by tensioning the actuating member and, in response to a trigger mechanism, to release the second end of the actuating member and allow the door to move from the opened position to the closed position thereby trapping the animal in the animal enclosure. A door lock in abutment with the outer surface of the door prevents the door from being opened by a trapped animal. A part of the actuating mechanism is in engagement with the door lock when the door is closed such that the door lock is automatically disengaged when the actuating member is tensioned. 120-. (canceled)21. An animal trap comprising:an animal enclosure having an animal access opening into a vacant interior sized to receive an animal to be trapped;a door movably mounted at the access opening, the door operative in an opened orientation to reveal the animal access opening and in a closed orientation to block the animal access opening;a set mechanism mounted to an upper side of said animal enclosure and operatively coupled to said door, said set mechanism including a movable member that is displaceable between at least two positions while remaining adjacent the upper side of the enclosure for securing the door in the opened orientation when the movable member of the set mechanism is in a set position and for allowing the door to move to said closed orientation when the trap is tripped and the movable member is displaced to a tripped position;a trip element responsive to movement of an animal in the interior of the animal enclosure; anda tripping assembly ...

WIRELESS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC RODENT TRAPS

A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of remotely monitoring an electronic rodent trapping device by a user , the trapping device having an RF transceiver , a base station in communication with said trapping device , and a server in communication with said base station and having a user interface , the method comprising:placing said trapping device in a set state;initiating, by said trapping device in response to detection of a rodent in the trapping device, an activation period;waiting, by the trapping device, a predetermined time period;determining by the trapping device, after the predetermined time period, whether the rodent has escaped from the trapping device or is still present;sending, by the trapping device, an RF transmission to said base station with a trap state indication, said indication being one of rodent presence still detected and rodent has escaped; andsaid base station being configured to receive said transmission and to forward a trap state notification to the server of the trap state indication when rodent presence is still detected.22. The method ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADDRESSING DEVICES IN A SUPERCONDUCTING CIRCUIT

Addressing a superconducting flux storage device may include applying a bias current, a low-frequency flux bias, and a high-frequency flux bias in combination to cause a combined address signal level to exceed a defined address signal latching level for the superconducting flux storage device. A bias current that, in combination with a low-frequency flux bias and a high-frequency flux bias, causes a combined address signal level to exceed a defined address signal latching level for a superconducting flux storage device is at least reduced by an asymmetry in the Josephson junctions of the CJJ. A low-frequency flux bias that, in combination with a bias current and a high-frequency flux bias, causes a combined address signal level to exceed a defined address signal latching level for a superconducting flux storage device is at least reduced by an asymmetry in the Josephson junctions of the CJJ. 1. A superconducting integrated circuit comprising:a microwave transmission line; a first parallel current path interrupted by a first Josephson junction, the first Josephson junction characterized by a first critical current; and', 'a second parallel current path interrupted by a second Josephson junction, the second parallel current path electrically in parallel with the first parallel current path, the second Josephson junction characterized by a second critical current, the second critical current of the second Josephson junction different from the first critical current of the first Josephson junction;, 'a superconducting flux storage device comprising a loop of material that is superconductive below a critical temperature interrupted by an asymmetric compound Josephson junction (CJJ), the asymmetric CJJ comprisinga first superconducting resonator communicatively coupled to the microwave transmission line; anda first signal interface that inductively communicatively couples the first superconducting resonator to the superconducting flux storage device,wherein the first ...

Cage trap with easy set and release mechanism

A cage type animal trap having an enclosure with an animal access opening into a vacant interior sized to receive an animal to be trapped. The access opening is closed by a door that is movable from a closed to an opened position by an actuating mechanism having a flexible actuating member with one end secured to the door and the other end releasably held by a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism is configured to move the door to the opened position by tensioning the actuating member and, in response to a trigger mechanism, to release the second end of the actuating member and allow the door to move from the opened position to the closed position thereby trapping the animal in the animal enclosure. A door lock in abutment with the outer surface of the door prevents the door from being opened by a trapped animal. A part of the actuating mechanism is in engagement with the door lock when the door is closed such that the door lock is automatically disengaged when the actuating member is tensioned.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IMPART VISUAL QUALITY TO ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS

Implementations disclosed herein include optical sheets comprising one or more regions including one or more optical elements. Each of the one or more optical elements includes a plurality of microstructures. The one or more optical elements can be configured to tailor the radiation pattern output from a source of illumination. The one or more optical element can be further configured to impart a visual appearance to the optical sheet that is different from a standard lenticular or prismatic sheet. In various implementations, the one or more regions can be demarcated from each other or the surrounding by borders. The borders of the one or more regions can be configured to form one or more letters, one or more symbols or logos for identification and/or security purposes. Various implementations of the optical sheet can include nano-particles in addition to the optical elements to enhance the aesthetic quality of the optical film. 1. An optical sheet comprising:a first region comprising one or more optical element, each of the one or more optical element including a plurality of microstructures, the one or more optical elements configured to alter a far-field radiation pattern of an incident beam, the first region including a central portion and a border configured to visually demarcate the first region from a surrounding area,wherein a portion of the border is configured to form at least one of text, a letter, a symbol, a number, an image, a picture or a character, andwherein a dimension of the text, the letter, the symbol, the number, the image, the picture or the character is between about 0.01% and about 50% of a corresponding dimension of the central portion.2. The optical sheet of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more optical elements includes a Fresnel lens.3. The optical sheet of claim 1 , wherein the text claim 1 , the letter claim 1 , the symbol claim 1 , the number claim 1 , the image claim 1 , the picture or the character is discernible by a ...

CAGE TRAP WITH EASY SET AND RELEASE MECHANISM

A cage type animal trap having an enclosure with an animal access opening into a vacant interior sized to receive an animal to be trapped. The access opening is closed by a door that is movable from a closed to an opened position by an actuating mechanism having a flexible actuating member with one end secured to the door and the other end releasably held by a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism is configured to move the door to the opened position by tensioning the actuating member and, in response to a trigger mechanism, to release the second end of the actuating member and allow the door to move from the opened position to the closed position thereby trapping the animal in the animal enclosure. A door lock in abutment with the outer surface of the door prevents the door from being opened by a trapped animal. A part of the actuating mechanism is in engagement with the door lock when the door is closed such that the door lock is automatically disengaged when the actuating member is tensioned. 120-. (canceled)21. An animal trap comprising:a trap body having sides, a roof and a floor that are joined to define an enclosure sized to receive an animal to be trapped, the trap body also having an animal access opening through which an animal enters the enclosure;a door mounted at the access opening and movable between a set position in which the door is open to reveal the animal access opening and a closed position in which the door blocks the animal access opening;a latch mechanism having a hold function to secure the door in the set position and a release function to allow the door to move to said closed position;a trip element movably mounted within the enclosure;a trigger mechanism between the trip element and the latch mechanism so that when an animal moves the trip element from a first position to a second position, the trigger mechanism causes the latch mechanism to perform the release function and allow the door to move from the set position to the closed ...

WIRELESS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC RODENT TRAPS

A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to each other and to a PC or wireless device. According to one embodiment, each trap is equipped with an RF transceiver and the rodent trapping devices form a mesh network with one another in which the trapping devices act as repeaters so that if one trap loses connectivity with the PC, information from that trap can be transmitted to the PC via another trap. According to an alternative embodiment, the traps individually report directly to the base station or to the base station via one or more repeaters, the repeaters enabling the range of the direct individual reporting configuration to be greatly increased. 1. A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system comprising:a plurality of electronic rodent trapping devices each having an RF transceiver and configured to send RF transmissions containing trap status data;a plurality of repeating devices configured to receive the RF transmissions with trap status data as message and to repeat the messages to another device; anda base station computing device configured to receive said messages at a distance from said trapping devices and/or from said plurality of repeating devices and to provide an output to said computing device for review by a user, said base station computing device enabling the user to monitor status of the trapping devices without having to be in physical proximity to the traps.2. The remote notification electronic rodent trapping system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said another device is selected from the group consisting of another repeating device and said base station.3. The remote notification electronic rodent trapping system as set forth in claim 2 , wherein said plurality of repeating devices includes a plurality of repeaters.4. The remote notification electronic rodent trapping system as set ...

TWO-DOOR CAGE TRAP WITH OVER-CENTER SET MECHANISM

A cage-type animal trap with two opposed animal access openings that can operate in a one-door-opening configuration or a two-door-opening configuration. The trap has a set mechanism for holding one or both doors open to allow access through the corresponding trap access openings. The set mechanism includes a set lever that is movable from a set position to a tripped position and that is coupled to the doors of the trap by an actuating member. Upon actuation, the set lever moves from the set to the tripped position to allow movement of the actuating member which enables one of the doors to move from an opened position to a closed position when the trap is operating in a one-door-opening configuration, and both of the doors to move from the opened position to the closed position when the trap is operating in the two-door-opening configuration. 120-. (canceled)21. An animal trap comprising:an animal enclosure having a roof and a pair of opposed animal access openings into a vacant interior sized to receive an animal to be trapped;a first door movably mounted at a first access opening, the door operative in an opened position to reveal the first animal access opening and in a closed position to block the first animal access opening;a second door movably mounted at a second access opening, the door operative in an opened position to reveal the second animal access opening and in a closed position to block the second animal access opening;a first actuating cable having first and second ends, the first end being secured to the first door;a second actuating cable having first and second ends, the first end of the second cable being secured to the second door;a set mechanism configured to movably secure the second ends of both of the actuating cables, said set mechanism moving at least said first cable to open at least said first door when placed in a set position; anda trip mechanism configured to actuate movement of the set mechanism from the set position to a tripped ...

OPTICAL STRUCTURES PROVIDING DICHROIC EFFECTS

A document, product, or package, such as a banknote, passport or the like comprises structures having dichroic effects that change color with viewing angle in both transmission and reflection. Such structures can be useful as security features that counter the ability to effectively use counterfeit documents, products, packages, etc. 1. An optical structure comprising:a first transparent dielectric layer having a refractive index greater than or equal to 1.65;a first metal layer disposed over the first transparent dielectric layer, the first metal layer having a first refractive index, wherein a ratio of the real part (n) of the first refractive index to the imaginary part (k) of the first refractive index (k) is greater than or equal to 0.01 and less than or equal to 0.5;a second transparent dielectric layer disposed over the first metal layer;a second metal layer disposed over the second transparent dielectric layer, the second metal layer having a second refractive index, wherein a ratio of the real part (n) of the second refractive index to the imaginary part (k) of the second refractive index is greater than or equal to 0.01 and less than or equal to 0.5; anda third transparent dielectric layer disposed over the second metal layer, the third transparent dielectric layer having a refractive index greater than or equal to 1.65.2. The optical structure of claim 1 , wherein the second transparent dielectric layer has a refractive index less than 1.65.3. The optical structure of claim 1 , wherein the second transparent dielectric layer has a refractive index greater than or equal to 1.65.4. The optical structure of claim 1 , having a transmission peak comprising:a maximum transmittance greater than 50%; anda spectral bandwidth defined by a full width of the transmission peak at 50% of the maximum transmittance,wherein the maximum transmittance is at least 50%, andwherein the spectral bandwidth of the transmission peak is greater than 2 nm.5. The optical structure of ...

WIRELESS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC RODENT TRAPS

A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user. 120-. (canceled)21. A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system that enables a user with a computing or other smart device to monitor status of a trapping device without having to be in physical proximity to the trap comprising:at least one automatically rearming electronic rodent trapping device having a high-voltage output circuit with at least two plates and an RF transceiver configured to send an alert notification as an RF transmission following activation of the output circuit and completion of a killing cycle, said trap, after activation, waiting a delay period before sending the alert notification and confirming whether impedance across the plates indicates presence or absence of a rodent after the killing cycle;a base station at a distance from said trapping device and in communication therewith; anda cloud server in communication with said base station, said base station being configured to receive said RF transmission indicating trap activation and to forward an activation notification to the cloud server of a change in trap state from a ...

OPTICAL PRODUCTS, MASTERS FOR FABRICATING OPTICAL PRODUCTS, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING MASTERS AND OPTICAL PRODUCTS

An optical product can reproduce a first 3D image of at least part of a first 3D object and a second 3D image of at least part of a second 3D object. The optical product comprises a surface configured, when illuminated, to reproduce by reflected or transmitted light, the first 3D image without reproducing the second 3D image at a first angle of view, and the second 3D image without reproducing the first 3D image at a second angle of view. Each portion of first portions can correspond to a point on a surface of the first 3D object, and comprise first non-holographic features configured to produce at least part of the first 3D image. Each portion of second portions can correspond to a point on a surface of the second 3D object, and comprise second non-holographic features configured to produce at least part of the second 3D image. 147.-. (canceled)48. An optical product configured , when illuminated , to reproduce by reflected or transmitted light , a 3D image of at least a part of a 3D object , said optical product comprising:a first surface; anda second surface opposite said first surface, said second surface comprising a plurality of portions, each portion corresponding to a point on a surface of said 3D object, each portion comprising non-holographic features configured to produce at least part of said 3D image of said 3D object, wherein said non-holographic features comprise specular reflecting features and diffusing features that provide greyscale in said 3D image,wherein a gradient in said non-holographic features correlates to an inclination of said surface of said 3D object at said corresponding point, andwherein an orientation of said non-holographic features correlates to an orientation of said surface of said 3D object at said corresponding point.49. The optical product of claim 48 , wherein the specular reflecting features and the diffusing features each have sizes and are distributed within said plurality of portions to provide said greyscale for ...

OPTICAL PRODUCTS, MASTERS FOR FABRICATING OPTICAL PRODUCTS, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING MASTERS AND OPTICAL PRODUCTS

An optical product includes an array of lenses and first and second plurality of portions disposed under the array of lenses. Individual ones of the first plurality of portions can correspond to a point on a surface of a first 3D object, and include first non-holographic features configured to produce at least part of a first 3D image of the first 3D object. Individual ones of the second plurality of portions can correspond to a point on a surface of a second 3D object, and include second non-holographic features configured to produce at least part of a second 3D image of the second 3D object. The optical product can include an interference optical structure disposed with respect to the first and/or second non-holographic features. 138.-. (canceled)39. An optical product comprising:a first plurality of portions, individual ones of the first plurality of portions corresponding to a point on a surface of a first 3D object, and comprising first non-holographic features configured to produce at least part of a first 3D image of the first 3D object;a second plurality of portions, individual ones of the second plurality of portions corresponding to a point on a surface of a second 3D object, and comprising second non-holographic features configured to produce at least part of a second 3D image of the second 3D object; andan interference optical structure disposed with respect to said first and/or second non-holographic features.40. The optical product of claim 39 , wherein at a first viewing angle claim 39 , the optical product presents the first 3D image for viewing without presenting the second 3D image for viewing claim 39 , and at a second viewing angle different from the first viewing angle claim 39 , the optical product presents for viewing the second 3D image without presenting the first 3D image for viewing.41. The optical product of claim 39 , when illuminated claim 39 , reproduces the first or second 3D image in a first color in transmission mode and a second ...

OPTICAL PRODUCTS, MASTERS FOR FABRICATING OPTICAL PRODUCTS, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING MASTERS AND OPTICAL PRODUCTS

An optical product can be configured, when illuminated, to reproduce an image that appears to be a 3D image of at least a part of a 3D object. The optical product can include a surface comprising a plurality of portions. Each portion can correspond to a point on a surface of the 3D object. One or more non-holographic features can be disposed within each portion configured to produce at least part of the image without relying on diffraction. An interference optical structure can be disposed on one or more features. A gradient in the features can correlate to a surface normal of the surface of the 3D object at the corresponding point. An orientation of the features can correlate to an orientation of the surface of the 3D object at the corresponding point. 1. An optical product configured , when illuminated , to reproduce an image that appears 3D of at least a part of a 3D object , said optical product comprising:a surface comprising a plurality of portions, each portion corresponding to a point on a surface of said 3D object;one or more non-holographic features disposed within each portion configured to produce at least part of said image without relying on diffraction;an interference optical structure disposed with respect to said one or more non-holographic features;wherein for individual ones of the portions, a gradient in said non-holographic features correlates to a surface normal of said surface of said 3D object at said corresponding point, andwherein for individual ones of the portions, an orientation of said non-holographic features correlates to an orientation of said surface of said 3D object at said corresponding point.2. (canceled)3. The optical product of claim 1 , when illuminated claim 1 , reproduces the image in a first color in transmission mode and a second color in reflection mode claim 1 , wherein the second color is different from the first color.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. The optical product of claim 1 , wherein said interference optical ...

ROTARY ELECTRICAL MACHINE

The invention relates to a rotary electric machine, in particular for a motor vehicle, including: a stator () comprising a stator body () and an electrical coil, said electrical coil including a plurality of phase windings () forming a bundle () that protrudes from an axial end face of the stator body, each phase winding including an end forming a coil connection point (); and at least one electrical connection member () positioned in continuation of the stator () and comprising at least one electrically conductive element () which is overmolded with an electrically insulating material () and extends radially out of the electrically insulating material to form at least two connection outputs () to which the connection points are connected. 1. A rotary electrical machine for a motor vehicle , comprising:a stator comprising a stator body and an electrical winding, the electrical winding comprising a plurality of phase windings forming a coil end projecting from an axial end face of the stator body, each phase winding comprising an end forming a winding connection point; andat least one electrical connection unit which is positioned in the extension of the stator, and comprises at least one electrically conductive element over-moulded in an electrically insulating material, and extending radially from the electrically insulating material, in order to form at least two connection outputs to which the connection points are connected.2. The rotary electrical machine according to claim 1 , wherein the connection unit is positioned at the top of the coil end.3. The rotary electrical machine according to claim 2 , wherein the connection unit is supported on the coil end.4. The rotary electrical machine according to claim 2 , wherein the electrical winding comprises a plurality of electrical conductors connected to one another such as to form the plurality of phase windings claim 2 , and inversion pins each connecting two distinct electrical conductors electrically claim 2 , ...

OPTICAL PRODUCTS, MASTERS FOR FABRICATING OPTICAL PRODUCTS, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING MASTERS AND OPTICAL PRODUCTS

In certain embodiments, a master for fabricating an optical product is disclosed. For example, the optical product can be configured to be an anti-counterfeit feature such as a patch, a window, or a thread on a banknote. The optical product can be configured, when illuminated, to reproduce by reflected or refracted light, a 3D image of at least a part of a 3D object. The master can include a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The second surface can include a plurality of portions. Each portion can correspond to a point on a surface of the 3D object. Each portion can include features corresponding to non-holographic elements on the optical product. A gradient in the features can correlate to an inclination of the surface of the 3D object at the corresponding point. An orientation of the features can correlate to an orientation of the surface of the 3D object at the corresponding point. 174.-. (canceled)75. An optical product configured , when illuminated , to reproduce by reflected or refracted light , an image that appears 3D of at least a part of a 3D object , said optical product comprising:a first surface; anda second surface opposite said first surface, said second surface comprising a plurality of portions, each portion corresponding to a point on a surface of said 3D object, each portion comprising one or more non-holographic features configured to produce at least part of said image without relying on diffraction (1) at viewing angles through about 20 degrees to about 160 degrees relative to a plane of the optical product as the optical product is tilted and (2) at viewing angles through about 20 degrees to about 90 degrees relative to the plane of the optical product as the optical product is rotated at least throughout the range of about 90 degrees in the plane of the optical product,wherein a gradient in said non-holographic features correlates to an inclination of said surface of said 3D object at said corresponding point, ...

FREQUENCY MULTIPLEXED RESONATOR INPUT AND/OR OUTPUT FOR A SUPERCONDUCTING DEVICE

A superconducting input and/or output system employs at least one microwave superconducting resonator. The microwave superconducting resonator(s) may be communicatively coupled to a microwave transmission line. Each microwave superconducting resonator may include a first and a second DC SQUID, in series with one another and with an inductance (e.g., inductor), and a capacitance in parallel with the first and second DC SQUIDs and inductance. Respective inductive interfaces are operable to apply flux bias to control the DC SQUIDs. The second DC SQUID may be coupled to a Quantum Flux Parametron (QFP), for example as a final element in a shift register. A superconducting parallel plate capacitor structure and method of fabricating such are also taught. 123.-. (canceled)24. A superconducting input/output system comprising:a microwave transmission line; a capacitance coupled between the microwave transmission line and a first node via a superconductive path;', 'an inductance coupled between the microwave transmission line and the first node via a superconductive path, the inductance in parallel with the capacitance of the respective microwave superconducting resonator;', 'a first DC superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) coupled between the inductance and the first node via a superconductive path, in parallel with the capacitance of the respective microwave superconducting resonator and in series with the inductance of the respective microwave superconducting resonator; and', 'a second DC superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) coupled between the first DC SQUID and the first node via a superconductive path, in parallel with the capacitance of the respective microwave superconducting resonator and in series with the inductance of the respective microwave superconducting resonator and in series with the first DC SQUID of the respective microwave superconducting resonator;, 'at least one microwave superconducting resonator communicatively coupled to ...

Two-door cage trap with over-center set mechanism

A cage-type animal trap with two opposed animal access openings that can operate in a one-door-opening configuration or a two-door-opening configuration. The trap has a set mechanism for holding one or both doors open to allow access through the corresponding trap access openings. The set mechanism includes a set lever that is movable from a set position to a tripped position and that is coupled to the doors of the trap by an actuating member. Upon actuation, the set lever moves from the set to the tripped position to allow movement of the actuating member which enables one of the doors to move from an opened position to a closed position when the trap is operating in a one-door-opening configuration, and both of the doors to move from the opened position to the closed position when the trap is operating in the two-door-opening configuration.

INTEGRATED APPARATUS AND METHOD TO COMBINE A WIRELESS FENCE COLLAR WITH GPS TRACKING CAPABILITY

An integrated apparatus and method is provided for a collar that is configured to operate as part of a wireless fence system that contains and monitors the location of a dog within containment; area defined by the wireless fence system and further configured to provide GPS tracking capability when the dog has escaped from the containment area As long as the dog remains in the area defined by the wireless fence, the collar operates solely in a wireless fence mode, communicating with the transmitters used as part of the wireless fence system. The OPS tracking function remains “asleep” and is not activated unless and until the dog escapes. Once GPS mode is activated, fence mode is shut down and operation of the GPS enables the dog owner or other individual to receive SMS messages and/or email with information on the dog's location on a smart-phone, tablet or PC. 1. A dog collar having a strap and a housing held by the strap comprising:a fence module configured to wirelessly communicate with at least one transmitter within a wireless fence dog containment system to track a dog's location within a containment area defined by a wireless fence;a GPS module configured to wirelessly transmit dog location data from the collar to a first device to provide remote dog location tracking capability at said first device;said fence module being operationally active and said GPS module being inactive as long as the dog remains within the containment area so that the collar operates in a wireless fence mode, said fence module being configured to power up the GPS module upon detecting that the dog is no longer in the containment area so that the collar operates in a GPS mode.2. The dog collar as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the fence module includes a fence mode printed circuit board (PCB) and the 523 module includes a GPS mode PCB claim 1 , the fence mode PCB and the GPS mode PCB both fitting within the collar housing.3. The dog collar as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the fence ...

REMOTE CONTROLLED MOTION ACTIVATED WATER REPELLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants. 1. A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device that can be remotely controlled comprising:a water spraying element connected to a pressurized water source through a water flow control valve;a main control unit operative to initiate opening and closing of the water flow control valve to control water flow to activate and deactivate spraying action;a motion detector for sensing motion in an area adjacent the sprinkler device, the motion detector coupled to said main control unit and configured to send a signal to the main control unit when motion has been detected, said main control unit initiating activation of the water spraying element through opening of the water flow control valve in response to the motion detector signal; anda remote controller configured to enable a user to remotely control one or more functions of the sprinkler device.2. The motion activated water repellant sprinkler device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said remote controller includes a transmitting element that enables the user to deactivate and reactivate the device from a remote location.3. The motion activated water repellant sprinkler device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said main control unit includes an IR sensor that receives IR command signals from the remote controller to deactivate and reactivate the device.4. The motion activated water repellant ...

CUSTOM-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD

A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. A virtual fence is defined around the containment area, as well as around optional exclusion zones within the containment area, during system set up through communication between the base units and a trackable device as the user walks around the desired border. Visualization software enables the user to verify that the location of the fence is as desired and that the system is operating properly using a computing device having a display screen. In use, the system employs improved filtering of consecutive distance measurement values taken between the base units and the collar to discount errant measurement values in terms of their contribution to the current calculation of the dog's location. These filtering techniques, in combination with improved signal strength and antenna diversity in the communication between the base units and the collar, improve the accuracy and consistency with which the dog's location within a containment area is tracked so that unwanted corrections are not administered to the dog. 143-. (canceled)44. A wireless boundary system for tracking a location of a movable entity in a user-defined area comprising:a master base unit including a transceiver unit and at least a first slave base unit, a second slave base unit and a third slave base unit, each of said slave base units having a transceiver unit, said master base unit and said slave base units being positioned in spaced relationship to one another;a master base unit activating mechanism for activating the master base unit during a system topology set-up stage to initiate a communication sequence between the master base unit and the slave base units during which respective ...

Wireless notification systems and methods for electronic rodent traps

A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user.

FREQUENCY MULTIPLEXED RESONATOR INPUT AND/OR OUTPUT FOR A SUPERCONDUCTING DEVICE

A superconducting input and/or output system employs at least one microwave superconducting resonator. The microwave superconducting resonator(s) may be communicatively coupled to a microwave transmission line. Each microwave superconducting resonator may include a first and a second DC SQUID, in series with one another and with an inductance (e.g., inductor), and a capacitance in parallel with the first and second DC SQUIDs and inductance. Respective inductive interfaces are operable to apply flux bias to control the DC SQUIDs. The second DC SQUID may be coupled to a Quantum Flux Parametron (QFP), for example as a final element in a shift register. A superconducting parallel plate capacitor structure and method of fabricating such are also taught. 146.-. (canceled)47. A method of fabricating a superconducting parallel plate capacitor , the method comprising:depositing a first superconductive layer, the first superconductive layer comprising a material that is superconductive in a range of critical temperatures;depositing a first dielectric layer to overlie at least part of the first superconductive layer;depositing a second superconductive layer to overlie at least part of the dielectric layer, the second superconductive layer comprising a material that is superconductive in the range of critical temperatures;removing a portion of the second superconductive layer to form at least one structure from the second superconductive layer and to expose at least part of the first dielectric layer;depositing a second dielectric layer to overlie at least part of the second superconductive layer and at least part of the first dielectric layer;planarizing the second dielectric layer;removing at least part of the second dielectric layer to form a first via exposing at least part of the second superconductive layer;removing at least part of the second dielectric layer and at least part of the first dielectric layer to form a second via exposing at least part of the first ...

REMOTE CONTROLLED MOTION ACTIVATED WATER REPELLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants. Remote control by IR signals and RF signals is disclosed. 117-. (canceled)18. A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device that can be remotely controlled comprising:a water spraying element connected to a pressurized water source through a water flow control valve;a control unit operative to initiate opening and closing of the water flow control valve to control water flow to activate and deactivate spraying action, said control unit including a receiver configured to received wireless signals from a remote transmitter;a motion detector for sensing motion in an area adjacent to the sprinkler device, the motion detector coupled to said control unit and configured to signal the control unit when motion has been detected, said control unit initiating activation of the water spraying element through opening of the water flow control valve in response to the motion detector signal;a motor and cam mechanism coupled between the control unit and the water spraying element, said control unit activating the motor to rotate the cam mechanism when motion has been detected;a permanent magnet associated with said cam mechanism, rotation of said cam mechanism moving the permanent magnet to a first position adjacent to a metal plunger in the water flow control valve to pull the plunger back with magnetic holding force and open the valve, said plunger being ...

Remote controlled motion activated water repellant system and method

A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants.

Process and Apparatus for Managing Medical Device Selection and Implantation

A method of selecting an instrument set for an orthopedic implant procedure. The method utilizes a computer programmed with a data structure configured to store (i) a set of implant components and implant instruments; and (ii) a set of surgical instruments utilized in performing the procedure. The method selects a sub-set of implant components and implant instruments based upon a determination of component types and then selects a sub-set of surgical instruments based upon a determination of surgical techniques. The method arranges the sub-set of surgical instruments and implant instruments into a substantially specific order based upon a determination of a sequence of bone cuts to be performed in the procedure. 1100-. (canceled)101. A method of managing implants comprising the steps of:a. providing (i) an enclosed implant storage space having a door with a releasable lock, (ii) a storage sensor located proximate the storage space, the storage sensor configured to detect implant components, and (iii) a system computer communicating with the storage sensor and releasable lock;b. determining a set of implant components and implant instruments scheduled to depart the storage space;c. removing from the storage space the set of implant components and implant instruments scheduled to depart the storage space;d. operating the storage sensor to communicate to the computer system that the set of implant components and implant instruments have been removed from the storage space; ande. operating the releasable lock to re-lock after the last implant component or implant instrument of the set which is scheduled to depart, is detected as leaving the storage space.102. The method of wherein the storage sensor is a bar code scanner and removal of the set of implant components is communicated to the computer system by scanning the removed set of implant components and implant instruments.103. The method of claim 101 , further comprising the steps of assembling the implant ...

WIRELESS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC RODENT TRAPS

A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user. 120-. (canceled)21. A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system that enables a user with a computing or other smart device to monitor status of a trapping device without having to be in physical proximity to the trap comprising:at least one electronic rodent trapping device having a transceiver configured to send an alert notification as transmission following activation of the electronic rodent trapping device, said trap waiting a delay period after activation before sending the alert notification and confirming a presence or absence of a rodent after trap activation;a base station in communication with said trapping device; anda server in communication with said base station, said base station being configured to receive said transmission indicating trap activation and to forward an activation notification to the server of a change in trap state.22. The remote notification electronic rodent claim 21 , trapping system as set forth in claim 21 , wherein said electronic rodent trapping device includes a high-voltage output circuit with at least two ...

CUSTOM-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD

A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. A virtual fence is defined around the containment area, as well as around optional exclusion zones within the containment area, during system set up through communication between the base units and a trackable device as the user walks around the desired border. Visualization software enables the user to verify that the location of the fence is as desired and that the system is operating properly using a computing device having a display screen. In use, the system employs improved filtering of consecutive distance measurement values taken between the base units and the collar to discount errant measurement values in terms of their contribution to the current calculation of the dog's location. These filtering techniques, in combination with improved signal strength and antenna diversity in the communication between the base units and the collar, improve the accuracy and consistency with which the dog's location within a containment area is tracked so that unwanted corrections are not administered to the dog. 143-. (canceled)44. A wireless boundary system for tracking a location of a dog in a user-defined roaming area comprising:a master base unit including a transceiver unit and at least two slave base units each having a transceiver unit, said master base unit and said slave base units being positioned in spaced relationship to one another within a generally central location;a master base unit activating mechanism for activating the master base unit during a system topology set-up stage to initiate a communication sequence between the master base unit and the slave base units during which respective distances and spatial relationships between the master ...

Linear Light Emitting Diode Luminaires

A minimally complex, low cost/economical luminaire that distributes point source light for general lighting applications, the luminaire having a substrate with a linear array of discrete light sources positioned to emit light into an air-filled cavity and a light redirecting assembly on the other side the air-filled cavity, the assembly comprising a clear, light transmissive rigid cover and a clear, light transmissive semi-rigid flexible film positioned between the cover and the substrate, wherein the film is non-adhesively secured within the luminaire and flexed to generally conform to the shape of the cover and wherein the surface of the film facing into the air-filled cavity comprises an array of optical relief structures extending into the air-filled cavity. 1. (canceled)2. A light redirecting assembly , comprising:a light transmissive cover that forms an inner surface and an outer surface; and the first surface of the flexible sheet comprises an array of optical relief structures selected from the group consisting of: V-groove, isosceles triangular groove, right triangular groove, acute triangular groove, pyramid, square pyramid, square right pyramid, rectangular pyramid, rectangular right pyramid, rhombic pyramid, and polygonal pyramid,', 'at least a portion of the optical relief structures form respective bases adjoining the first surface, and', 'the second surface of the flexible sheet is affixed to the inner surface of the light transmissive cover., 'a flexible sheet of a light transmissive material, the flexible sheet forming a first surface and an opposite second surface, wherein3. The light redirecting assembly of claim 2 , wherein:at least a subset of the optical relief structures form at least first and second sides opposite one another, and for each optical relief structure of the subset of the optical relief structures:an angle between the first side and the base is a first base angle;an angle between the second side and the base is a second base ...

OPTICAL SWITCH DEVICES

An optical device includes an array of lenses and a plurality of first and second segments disposed under the array of lenses. At a first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents a first image for viewing without presenting the second image for viewing, and at a second viewing angle different from the first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents for viewing the second image without presenting the first image for viewing. In some examples, individual ones of the first and second segments can comprise specular reflecting, transparent, diffusely reflecting, and/or diffusely transmissive features. In some examples, individual ones of the first and second segments can comprise transparent and non-transparent regions. Some examples can incorporate more than one region producing an optical effect. 113.-. (canceled)14. An optical device comprising:an array of lenses; anda plurality of first and second segments disposed under the array of lenses, the first segments corresponding to portions of a first icon and a first background, and the second segments corresponding to portions of a second icon and a second background,wherein at a first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents for viewing the first icon and the first background without presenting the second icon for viewing, and at a second viewing angle different from the first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents for viewing the second icon and the second background without presenting the first icon for viewing, specular reflecting features define the first icon, and diffusely reflective features define the first background, or', 'specular reflecting features define the first background, and diffusely reflective features define the first icon, or', 'specular reflecting features define the first icon, and diffusely transmissive features define the first background, or', 'specular reflecting features define the first background, and diffusely transmissive features define the first icon, or', 'transparent ...

REMOTE CONTROLLED MOTION ACTIVATED WATER REPELLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants. Remote control by IR signals and RF signals is disclosed. 1. A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device that can be remotely controlled comprising:a water spraying element connected to a pressurized water source through a water flow control valve;a main control unit operative to initiate opening and closing of the water flow control valve to control water flow to activate and deactivate spraying action, said main control unit including an RF receiver;a motion detector for sensing motion in an area adjacent the sprinkler device, the motion detector coupled to said main control unit and configured to signal the main control unit when motion has been detected, said main control unit initiating activation of the water spraying element through opening of the water flow control valve in response to the motion detector signal; anda remote controller with an RF transmitter configured to enable a user to remotely control one or more functions of the sprinkler device through remote RF signal commands to the RF receiver at the main control unit.2. The motion activated water repellant sprinkler device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said remote controller is also configured to enable a user to remotely set and adjust a sensitivity level of the motion detector.3. The motion activated water repellant sprinkler device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein ...

OPTICAL SWITCH DEVICES

A security device includes an array of lenses and a plurality of first and second segments disposed under the array of lenses. At a first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents a first image for viewing without presenting the second image for viewing, and at a second viewing angle different from the first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents for viewing the second image without presenting the first image for viewing. At least one first or second segment can include one or more microstructures or one or more nanostructures configured to produce one or more colors for the first or second image. 1185.-. (canceled)186. An optical device comprising:an array of lenses;a plurality of first and second segments disposed under the array of lenses, the first segments corresponding to portions of an icon and a background;a metal layer; anda transparent coating,wherein at a first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents the icon for viewing, and at a second viewing angle different from the first viewing angle, the array of lenses does not present the icon for viewing,wherein individual ones of the first segments comprise specular reflecting features, transmissive features, and diffusing features, the specular reflecting features defining one of the icon and the background, the diffusing features defining the background when the specular reflecting features define the icon, and the diffusing features defining the icon when the specular reflecting features define the background,wherein the metal layer is disposed on a side of the specular reflecting and diffusing features opposite the array of lenses, andwherein the transparent coating is disposed on a side of the transmissive features opposite the array of lenses.187. The optical device of claim 186 ,wherein individual ones of the second segments comprise diffusing features when the diffusing features of the first segments define the background, and comprise specular reflecting features when the specular reflecting ...

LINEAR LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LUMINAIRES

A minimally complex, low cost/economical luminaire that distributes point source light for general lighting applications, the luminaire having a substrate with a linear array of discrete light sources positioned to emit light into an air-filled cavity and a light redirecting assembly on the other side the air-filled cavity, the assembly comprising a clear, light transmissive rigid cover and a clear, light transmissive semi-rigid flexible film positioned between the cover and the substrate, wherein the film is non-adhesively secured within the luminaire and flexed to generally conform to the shape of the cover and wherein the surface of the film facing into the air-filled cavity comprises an array of optical relief structures extending into the air-filled cavity. 1. A luminaire , which may be oriented in any direction , having a relative top and bottom and short-side axis and long-side axis , comprising:a substrate located near the top of the luminaire and having a length extending linearly along the long-side axis;a light redirecting assembly located within the luminaire, comprising a clear, light transmissive, semi-rigid, flexible film having a length extending linearly along the long-side axis, wherein the film is flexed to allow the film to be non-adhesively secured near the outer edge of the short-side axis of the substrate;an air-filled cavity defined by the substrate and by the light redirecting assembly;a linear array of discrete light sources positioned so as to emit light downwardly into the cavity, wherein the array of discrete light sources is affixed to a surface of the substrate facing into the air-filled cavity and extends along the long-side axis;an electronic control for activating and powering the discrete light sources to emit light;an electrical connection between the discrete light sources and the electronic control for activating and powering the discrete light sources; andwherein a surface of the clear, light transmissive, semi-rigid, flexible ...

Linear Light Emitting Diode Luminaires

A minimally complex, low cost/economical luminaire that distributes point source light for general lighting applications, the luminaire having a substrate with a linear array of discrete light sources positioned to emit light into an air-filled cavity and a light redirecting assembly on the other side the air-filled cavity, the assembly comprising a clear, light transmissive rigid cover and a clear, light transmissive semi-rigid flexible film positioned between the cover and the substrate, wherein the film is non-adhesively secured within the luminaire and flexed to generally conform to the shape of the cover and wherein the surface of the film facing into the air-filled cavity comprises an array of optical relief structures extending into the air-filled cavity. 1. A light redirecting film , comprising:a flexible sheet of a light transmissive material, the sheet forming a first surface and an opposite second surface,wherein the first surface of the flexible sheet comprises an array of optical relief structures selected from the group consisting of: V-groove, isosceles triangular groove, right triangular groove, acute triangular groove, pyramid, square pyramid, square right pyramid, rectangular pyramid, rectangular right pyramid, rhombic pyramid, and polygonal pyramid; andheights of the optical relief structures are between 5 and 200 microns.2. The light redirecting film of claim 1 , wherein:at least a subset of the optical relief structures form respective bases adjoining the first surface, and at least first and second sides opposite one another;an angle between the first side and the base is a first base angle;an angle between the second side and the base is a second base angle; andthe first base angle and the second base angle are different from one another.3. The light redirecting film of claim 1 , wherein the optical relief structures form at least two opposite sides and a base claim 1 , and angles between faces on two opposite sides of the structures claim 1 , ...

OPTICAL STRUCTURES PROVIDING DICHROIC EFFECTS

A document, product, or package, such as a banknote, passport or the like comprises structures having dichroic effects that change color with viewing angle in both transmission and reflection. Such structures can be useful as security features that counter the ability to effectively use counterfeit documents, products, packages, etc. 137.-. (canceled)38. A document having security features , the document comprising:a main body; and a first metal layer having a first refractive index, wherein a ratio of the real part (n) of the first refractive index to the imaginary part (k) of the first refractive index is greater than or equal to 0.01 and less than or equal to 0.2;', 'a first dielectric layer disposed on a first side of the first metal layer;', 'a second dielectric layer disposed on a second side of the first metal layer;', 'a second metal layer disposed on a side of the first dielectric layer opposite the side facing the first metal layer, the second metal layer having a second refractive index, wherein a ratio of the real part (n) of the second refractive index to the imaginary part (k) of the second refractive index is greater than or equal to 0.01 and less than or equal to 0.2; and', 'a third metal layer disposed on a side of the second dielectric layer opposite the side facing the first metal layer, the third metal layer having a third refractive index, wherein a ratio of the real part (n) of the third refractive index to the imaginary part (k) of the third refractive index is greater than or equal to 0.01 and less than or equal to 0.2., 'an optical structure disposed on the main body, the optical structure comprising39. The document of claim 38 , wherein the optical structure is suspended in a medium.40. The document of claim 38 , configured to produce a first color in transmission mode and a second color different from the first color in reflection mode.41. The document of claim 38 , wherein the optical structure has a thickness claim 38 , and wherein a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COUPLING QUBITS IN A QUANTUM PROCESSOR

Josephson junctions (JJ) may replace primary inductance of transformers to realize galvanic coupling between qubits, advantageously reducing size. A long-range symmetric coupler may include a compound JJ (CJJ) positioned at least approximately at a half-way point along the coupler to advantageously provide a higher energy of a first excited state than that of an asymmetric long-range coupler. Quantum processors may include qubits and couplers with a non-stoquastic Hamiltonian to enhance multi-qubit tunneling during annealing. Qubits may include additional shunt capacitances, e.g., to increase overall quality of a total capacitance and improve quantum coherence. A sign and/or magnitude of an effective tunneling amplitude Δof a qubit characterized by a double-well potential energy may advantageously be tuned. Sign-tunable electrostatic coupling of qubits may be implemented, e.g., via resonators, and LC-circuits. YY couplings may be incorporated into a quantum anneaier (e.g., quantum processor). 1. A superconducting integrated circuit comprising:a first superconducting qubit comprising a first loop of material,a second superconducting qubit comprising a second loop of material, each of the first and the second loop of material superconductive in a range of temperatures below a respective critical temperature; and a compound Josephson junction galvanically communicatively coupled to each of the first and the second loop of material;', 'a first Josephson inductance comprising a first Josephson junction interrupting the first loop of material; and', 'a second Josephson inductance comprising a second Josephson junction interrupting the second loop of material, wherein the first superconducting qubit is communicatively coupled to the second superconducting qubit at least in part via the first Josephson inductance and the second Josephson inductance., 'a superconducting coupler comprising229.-. (canceled)30. A circuit comprising: a first loop, the first loop comprising a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT INPUT AND OUTPUT TO QUANTUM PROCESSORS

A quantum processor performs input and output which may be performed synchronously. The quantum processor executes a problem to generate a classical output state, which is read out at least partially by an I/O system. The I/O system also transmits a classical input state to by the I/O system, which may include the same qubit-proximate devices used for read-out. The classical input state is written to the qubits, and the quantum processor executes based on the classical input state (e.g., by performing reverse annealing to transform the classical input state to quantum state). 1. A method for synchronous input and output to a quantum processor , the quantum processor comprising a plurality of qubits coupleable to an input-output system comprising a bus , the method performed by the quantum processor and comprising:executing a problem by the quantum processor and thereby generate a first output state based on a problem represented by the quantum processor;reading at least a first portion of the first output state from at least a first subset of the qubits to the bus;transmitting the first portion of the first output state along the bus to an output destination;synchronously with transmitting the first portion of the first output state, transmitting at least a first portion of a first input state along the bus from an input source;writing the first portion of the first input state to the first subset of the qubits; andexecuting the problem by the quantum processor and thereby generate a second output state based on the first portion of the first input state.2. The method of wherein executing the problem based on the first portion of the first input state comprises executing the problem in reverse from the first input state to a second output state claim 1 , the first input state comprising a classical state and the second output state comprising a quantum state.3. The method of wherein the quantum processor comprises a quantum annealing processor and executing the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING DEVICES USING DIRECTED ACYCLIC GRAPHS

A hybrid processor includes a classical (digital) processor and a quantum processor and implements a calibration procedure to calibrate devices in the quantum processor. Parameter measurements are defined as vertices in a directed acyclic graph. Dependencies between measurements are defined as directed edges between vertices. The calibration procedure orders the vertices, respecting the order of the dependencies while at least attempting to reduce the time needed to perform all the measurements. The calibration procedure provides a level of abstraction to allow non-expert users to use the calibration procedure. Each vertex has a set of attributes defining the status of the measurement, time of the measurement and value of the measurement. 1. A method of operation of a hybrid processor , the hybrid processor comprising a quantum processor and a classical processor , the quantum processor having a plurality of devices , each of the plurality of devices having at least one respective parameter such that the quantum processor has a set of parameters comprising the at least one respective parameter of each of the plurality of devices , at least one of the parameters in the set of parameters having a dependence from another one of the parameters in the set of parameters , the method comprising:mapping the set of parameters as a plurality of vertices in a graph via the classical processor;mapping each of the dependencies between parameters in the set of parameters as directed edges in the graph via the classical processor;ordering the vertices of the graph via the classical processor; andmeasuring each parameter in the set of parameters according to the order of the vertices of the graph via the classical processor.2. The method of wherein ordering the vertices of the graph includes ordering the vertices of the graph using one of: a topological sort claim 1 , a breadth-first sort claim 1 , a depth-first sort claim 1 , and a best-first sort.3. The method of wherein mapping ...

OPTICAL SWITCH DEVICES

An optical device includes an array of lenses and a plurality of segments disposed under the array of lenses. The plurality of segments corresponds to a plurality of images. Upon tilting the device at different viewing angle, the array of lenses presents images sequentially. In some examples, individual ones of the segments can comprise specular reflecting, transparent, diffusely reflecting, and/or diffusely transmissive features. In some examples, individual ones of the segments can comprise transparent and non-transparent regions. Some examples can incorporate more than one region producing an optical effect. 1. An optical device comprising:an array of lenses; anda plurality of segments disposed under the array of lenses, the plurality of segments corresponding to a plurality of images, the images comprising at least one icon and at least one background, wherein the plurality of segments comprises smooth features and diffusing features, the smooth features defining one of the at least one icon and the at least one background, the diffusing features defining the at least one background when the smooth features define the at least one icon, and the diffusing features defining the at least one icon when the smooth features define the at least one background, and wherein the plurality of segments comprises ten sets of segments corresponding to ten images of the plurality of images such that as the device is tilted, the array of lenses presents the ten images sequentially as the device is tilted through 10 different viewing angles.2. The optical device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of segments comprises 15 sets of segments corresponding to 15 images of the plurality of images such that the array of lenses presents the 15 images sequentially as the device is tilted through 15 different viewing angles.3. The optical device of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of segments comprises 20 sets of segments corresponding to 20 images of the plurality of images such that the ...

Electric device for interdental cleaning and for treating teeth and gingivae

The invention relates to an electric device (1) for interdental cleaning and for treating teeth and gingivae comprising a casing (2) containing an eccentric mass (23) which is driven by an electric motor (22) and whose vibrations are transmitted to a tool holding fixture (5). A coupling area (A, B) for the tool holding fixture is connectable to a coupling area (34, 38) of a mouth cavity treating tool such as an interdental cleaner (31), a dental floss holder (37), friction and polishing discs, etc by means of connecting means. According to said invention, the tool holding fixture (5) consists of a pivot-shaped segment (48) and a coupling area (B) formed on the free front end face (61) of said segment, wherein said coupling area (B) is embodied in the form of a polygonal, preferably rectangular, reception orifice (26) in which the coupling area (34) of the tool (31) can be formed by plastic deformation. A toothpick (31) and a dental floss holder (37) are also disclosed. Said invention makes it possible to carry out a particularly soft interdental cleaning.

Systems and methods to impart visual quality to illumination systems

Implementations disclosed herein include optical sheets comprising one or more regions including one or more optical elements. Each of the one or more optical elements includes a plurality of microstructures. The one or more optical elements can be configured to tailor the radiation pattern output from a source of illumination. The one or more optical element can be further configured to impart a visual appearance to the optical sheet that is different from a standard lenticular or prismatic sheet. In various implementations, the one or more regions can be demarcated from each other or the surrounding by borders. The borders of the one or more regions can be configured to form one or more letters, one or more symbols or logos for identification and/or security purposes. Various implementations of the optical sheet can include nano-particles in addition to the optical elements to enhance the aesthetic quality of the optical film.

Optical films for creating unique optical effects

An optical layer comprises a sheet of material having a surface. The surface comprises a plurality of optical elements. The optical elements are comprised of microscopic patterns in the surface that cooperate to produce an image. Each of the elements has a focal length. At least some of the focal lengths are significantly different from other focal lengths, such that some portions of the surface appear to be closer to a viewer than other portions of the surface.

Optical products, masters for fabricating optical products, and methods for manufacturing masters and optical products

In certain embodiments, a master for fabricating an optical product is disclosed. For example, the optical product can be configured to be an anti-counterfeit feature such as a patch, a window, or a thread on a banknote. The optical product can be configured, when illuminated, to reproduce by reflected or refracted light, a 3D image of at least a part of a 3D object. The master can include a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The second surface can include a plurality of portions. Each portion can correspond to a point on a surface of the 3D object. Each portion can include features corresponding to non-holographic elements on the optical product. A gradient in the features can correlate to an inclination of the surface of the 3D object at the corresponding point. An orientation of the features can correlate to an orientation of the surface of the 3D object at the corresponding point.

Optical switch devices

An optical device includes an array of lenses and a plurality of first and second segments disposed under the array of lenses. At a first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents a first image for viewing without presenting the second image for viewing, and at a second viewing angle different from the first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents for viewing the second image without presenting the first image for viewing. In some examples, individual ones of the first and second segments can comprise specular reflecting, transparent, diffusely reflecting, and/or diffusely transmissive features. In some examples, individual ones of the first and second segments can comprise transparent and non-transparent regions. Some examples can incorporate more than one region producing an optical effect.

Optical switch devices

An optical device includes an array of lenses and a plurality of segments disposed under the array of lenses. The plurality of segments corresponds to a plurality of images. Upon tilting the device at different viewing angle, the array of lenses presents images sequentially. In some examples, individual ones of the segments can comprise specular reflecting, transparent, diffusely reflecting, and/or diffusely transmissive features. In some examples, individual ones of the segments can comprise transparent and non-transparent regions. Some examples can incorporate more than one region producing an optical effect.

Modular display case

A modular display unit that includes a center section having a vertically disposed frame for supporting a series of shelves and a display counter on either side thereof and having cabinets secured to the frame at either end of the end section which also contains a series of shelves and a display counter. The cabinets are secured to the frame by universal fasteners so that the end cabinets can be removed from the frame and mounted in a back-to-back configuration using the universal fasteners. A pair of end walls are also provided for closing both ends of the center section when the cabinets are removed, again employing the universal fasteners.

Rotor for rotating electric machine

Rotor (2) pour machine électrique tournante comportant : - un arbre tournant autour d’un axe, - deux roues polaires (14, 15), chaque roue polaire comportant à sa périphérie radiale externe une série de griffes (16) de forme globalement trapézoïdale, qui s'étendent axialement en direction de l'autre roue polaire (22), - une pluralité d’aimants permanents (20), chaque aimant permanent (20) étant monté entre deux griffes (16) consécutives circonférentiellement parlant du rotor, - un enroulement électrique d’excitation (10), bobiné autour de l’arbre et disposé radialement à l’intérieur des griffes (16) et comprenant une entrée électrique et une sortie électrique, et - des pattes de guidage (22) des extrémités de l’enroulement électrique d’excitation (10), l’une de ces pattes guidant une entrée électrique et une autre de ces pattes guidant une sortie électrique de l’enroulement électrique d’excitation, chaque patte (22) s’étendant radialement au moins en partie en chevauchement d’un aimant permanent (20), et étant maintenue axialement à distance de cet aimant permanent (20). Figure pour l’abrégé : Figure 3 Rotor (2) for a rotating electric machine comprising: - a shaft rotating around an axis, - two pole wheels (14, 15), each pole wheel comprising at its outer radial periphery a series of claws (16) of generally trapezoidal shape , which extend axially in the direction of the other pole wheel (22), - a plurality of permanent magnets (20), each permanent magnet (20) being mounted between two consecutive claws (16) circumferentially speaking of the rotor, - an electrical excitation winding (10), wound around the shaft and arranged radially inside the claws (16) and comprising an electrical input and an electrical output, and - guide lugs (22) of the ends of the electric excitation winding (10), one of these legs guiding an electrical input and another of these legs guiding an electric output of the electric excitation winding, each leg (22) extending radially less ...

ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE

L'invention concerne une machine électrique tournante notamment pour véhicule automobile, comportant : - un stator (100) comprenant un corps de stator (110) et un bobinage électrique, ledit bobinage électrique comportant une pluralité d'enroulements de phase (120) formant un chignon (125) en saillie sur une face d'extrémité axiale du corps de stator, chaque enroulement de phase comportant une extrémité formant un point de connexion (122) de bobinage, et - au moins un organe de connexion électrique (150) positionné dans le prolongement du stator (100) et comprenant au moins un élément électriquement conducteur (155) surmoulé dans un matériau électriquement isolant (126) et s'étendant radialement hors du matériau électriquement isolant pour former au moins deux sorties de connexion (153, 154) auxquelles sont connectés les points de connexion. The invention relates to a rotary electric machine, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising: - a stator (100) comprising a stator body (110) and an electric winding, said electric winding comprising a plurality of phase windings (120) forming a chignon (125) projecting from an axial end face of the stator body, each phase winding having one end forming a winding connection point (122), and - at least one electrical connection member (150) positioned in the extension of the stator (100) and comprising at least one electrically conductive element (155) overmolded in an electrically insulating material (126) and extending radially out of the electrically insulating material to form at least two connection outputs (153, 154) to which the connection points are connected.

Rotor for rotating electric machine

Rotor (2) pour machine électrique tournante comportant : - un arbre tournant autour d’un axe, - deux roues polaires (14, 15), chaque roue polaire comportant à sa périphérie radiale externe une série de griffes (16) de forme globalement trapézoïdale, qui s'étendent axialement en direction de l'autre roue polaire (22), - une pluralité d’aimants permanents (20), chaque aimant permanent (20) étant monté entre deux griffes (16) consécutives circonférentiellement parlant du rotor, - un enroulement électrique d’excitation (10), bobiné autour de l’arbre et disposé radialement à l’intérieur des griffes (16) et comprenant une entrée électrique et une sortie électrique, et - des pattes de guidage (22) des extrémités de l’enroulement électrique d’excitation (10), l’une de ces pattes guidant une entrée électrique et une autre de ces pattes guidant une sortie électrique de l’enroulement électrique d’excitation, chaque patte (22) s’étendant radialement au moins en partie en chevauchement d’un aimant permanent (20), et étant maintenue axialement à distance de cet aimant permanent (20). Figure pour l’abrégé : Figure 3 Rotor (2) for a rotary electrical machine comprising: - a shaft rotating around an axis, - two pole wheels (14, 15), each pole wheel comprising at its outer radial periphery a series of claws (16) of generally trapezoidal shape , which extend axially in the direction of the other pole wheel (22), - a plurality of permanent magnets (20), each permanent magnet (20) being mounted between two consecutive claws (16) circumferentially speaking of the rotor, - an electrical excitation winding (10), wound around the shaft and disposed radially inside the claws (16) and comprising an electrical input and an electrical output, and - guide tabs (22) of the ends of the electrical excitation winding (10), one of these tabs guiding an electrical input and another of these tabs guiding an electrical output of the electrical excitation winding, each tab (22) extending radially ...

Cooling device for electronic equipment

Dispositif de refroidissement pour un équipement électronique L’invention concerne un dispositif de refroidissement (1) pour un équipement électronique (100), ce dispositif de refroidissement comportant un dissipateur thermique (2) comprenant au moins des première et deuxième zones de dissipation thermique qui sont à des hauteurs différentes, ces hauteurs étant mesurées suivant un axe de hauteur (Z), ce dispositif de refroidissement comprenant en outre un tube (13) disposé en contact thermique avec le dissipateur, ce tube pouvant être parcouru par un fluide caloporteur de sorte à permettre des échanges thermiques entre le dissipateur et ce fluide caloporteur, ce tube comportant une première portion (14) s’étendant sur la première zone de dissipation thermique et une deuxième portion (15) s’étendant sur la deuxième zone de dissipation thermique. Figure de l’abrégé : figure 1.

ELECTRONIC POWER UNIT, VOLTAGE CONVERTER COMPRISING SAME, AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT COMPRISING SUCH VOLTAGE CONVERTER

L'invention concerne une unité électronique de puissance (10), notamment destinée à être intégrée dans un convertisseur de tension destiné à contrôler une énergie électrique échangée entre une machine électrique et une source d'alimentation électrique, l'unité électronique de puissance (10) comprend un substrat plan (12) comprenant au moins une trace de puissance (14, 16, 18) comprenant au moins une portion (20) destinée à être connectée électriquement directement à au moins un des éléments électriques de la machine électrique et/ou à au moins un des éléments électriques de la source d'énergie électrique. The invention relates to an electronic power unit (10), in particular intended to be integrated in a voltage converter for controlling an electrical energy exchanged between an electric machine and a power supply, the electronic power unit (10). ) comprises a planar substrate (12) comprising at least one power trace (14, 16, 18) comprising at least one portion (20) intended to be electrically connected directly to at least one of the electrical elements of the electrical machine and / or at least one of the electrical elements of the source of electrical energy.

Electric device for interdental cleaning and for treating teeth and gingivae

Stator including an interconnector

L’invention concerne un stator (A) pour machine électrique tournante comprenant : un corps de stator (1) comprenant un axe (X), un bobinage (2) comprenant au moins un chignon (21A) en saillie axiale depuis le corps du stator (1) et des extrémités de bobinage (22) s’étendant axialement au-delà du chignon (21) depuis le corps du stator (1), un interconnecteur (3, 3’) monté sur le chignon (21) du bobinage (2), comprenant un corps isolant (31) et au moins une trace (30) comprenant des extrémités de trace (300), dans lequel au moins deux extrémités de bobinage (22N) sont chacune assemblée à une des extrémités de trace correspondante (300), et en ce que les extrémités de trace (300) sont symétriques par rapport à un plan contenant l’axe (X) et par rapport un plan transverse à l’axe (X). Figure à publier avec l’abrégé : Figure 4B The invention relates to a stator (A) for a rotary electrical machine comprising: a stator body (1) comprising an axis (X), a winding (2) comprising at least one chignon (21A) projecting axially from the body of the stator (1) and winding ends (22) extending axially beyond the chignon (21) from the stator body (1), an interconnector (3, 3 ') mounted on the chignon (21) of the winding ( 2), comprising an insulating body (31) and at least one trace (30) comprising trace ends (300), in which at least two winding ends (22N) are each joined to one of the corresponding trace ends (300 ), and in that the trace ends (300) are symmetrical with respect to a plane containing the axis (X) and with respect to a plane transverse to the axis (X). Figure to be published with the abstract: Figure 4B

Animal trap

An electronic or electronic animal trap wherein the housing includes a pair of spaced electrodes or charge plates in a killing chamber intermediate the tra p entrance and a source of bait. When used in association with an inclined pla ne trap, the effectiveness of the electrocuting circuitry is enhanced. Alternative embodiments of the electric or electronic trap interpose at leas t one diverter in the pathway to the electrodes which discourages a target animal from reversing direction before it is electrocuted. In one embodiment , juxtaposed to the entrance are at least two diverter members angularly offse t relative to each other to define a maze-like path to lead a target animal to the charge plates for electrocution while discouraging reversal of direction and protecting against direct access to the charge plates through the entran ce opening by children, pets or non-target species. A diverter or barrier plate may be carried by the housing cover or side wall to extend into the space between the electrodes when the cover is closed, the lower edge of the barri er being spaced from the housing floor a limiited distance to force a target animal to squeeze under the barrier as it passes to the second electrode making escape before electrocution difficult. This design may be utilized in combinationwith a spaced, upwardly extending diverter or barrier plate to block direct access to the pair of electrodes from the entrance opening. The effectiveness of an inclined plane trap assembly may also be enhanced by a plate carried by the cover which forces a target animal to stretch itself ou t before engaging the second electrode.

Electronic unit for voltage converter of rotating electrical machine.

L’invention porte sur une unité électronique (1) pour convertisseur de tension (104) de machine électrique tournante (130) comprenant : - une première barre omnibus (8) comprenant :    - une première plaque (2),    - une première portion de connexion (3) se projetant à partir de la première plaque, d’un premier côté (4) de la première plaque (2), et comprenant une première surface de connexion (5) apte à être soudée à une deuxième surface de connexion (9) d’une troisième barre omnibus (10) d’un module électronique de puissance (110) par une première soudure laser à l’aide d’un premier faisceau laser, - une deuxième barre omnibus (6) distincte de la première barre omnibus (8) et comprenant une deuxième plaque (12) parallèle à la première plaque (2) et située d’un deuxième côté (13) de la première plaque (2) opposé au premier côté (4), dans laquelle la première barre omnibus (8) ou la deuxième barre omnibus (6) comprend une première extension (15) s’étendant au droit de la première surface de connexion (5), la première extension (15) étant apte à bloquer le premier faisceau laser. L’invention porte aussi sur un convertisseur de tension (104) comprenant une telle unité électronique (1). L’invention porte aussi sur en ensemble électrique (100) comprenant un tel convertisseur de tension (104) et une machine électrique tournante (130) Figure pour l’abrégé : Figure 4 The invention relates to an electronic unit (1) for a voltage converter (104) of a rotating electric machine (130) comprising: - a first busbar (8) comprising: - a first plate (2), - a first portion of connection (3) projecting from the first plate, from a first side (4) of the first plate (2), and comprising a first connection surface (5) adapted to be welded to a second connection surface ( 9) of a third bus bar (10) of a power electronic module (110) by a first laser welding using a first laser beam, - a second bus bar (6) separate from the first bar omnibus (8) and comprising a second plate (12) parallel ...

Optical switch devices

An optical device includes an array of lenses and a plurality of segments disposed under the array of lenses. The plurality of segments corresponds to a plurality of images. Upon tilting the device at different viewing angle, the array of lenses presents images sequentially. In some examples, individual ones of the segments can comprise specular reflecting, transparent, diffusely reflecting, and/or diffusely transmissive features. In some examples, individual ones of the segments can comprise transparent and non-transparent regions. The images can produce one or more optical effects.

Linear light emitting diode luminaires

A minimally complex, low cost/economical luminaire that distributes point source light for general lighting applications, the luminaire having a substrate with a linear array of discrete light sources positioned to emit light into an air-filled cavity and a light redirecting assembly on the other side the air-filled cavity, the assembly comprising a clear, light transmissive rigid cover and a clear, light transmissive semi-rigid flexible film positioned between the cover and the substrate, wherein the film is non-adhesively secured within the luminaire and flexed to generally conform to the shape of the cover and wherein the surface of the film facing into the air-filled cavity comprises an array of optical relief structures extending into the air-filled cavity.

Polymer sheet having surface relief features

Certain embodiments include a method of manufacturing a polymer sheet (16, 54, 86, 116, 130) having surface relief features (26, 56, 90, 93, 120, 123, 133, 140). In this method, a layer of pre-polymerized material (10, 58, 72, 102) is provided. A plurality of spatially separated locations on the curable material is exposed to ultraviolet light such that the material locally cures at those locations. The curable material is exposed again such that regions outside those locations are also cured. The curing produces the polymer sheet (16, 54, 86, 116, 130) having the surface relief features (26, 56, 90, 93, 120, 123, 133, 140); the relief features being at those locations.

Cpu-controlled, rearming, high voltage output circuit for electronic animal trap

An electronic animal trap with a CPU-controlled, rearming, high voltage output circuit for trapping and exterminating pests. The high-voltage out put circuit is connected to a pair of killing plates which are activated with a high-voltage pulse train for a period of time constituting a killing cycle when a known impedance is sensed across the plates. If, upon conclusion of the killing cycle, the impedance remains across the plates, the circuit activates a visual indicator to alert a user that the trap contains a dead mouse. However, if the impedance increases to that of an open circuit, likely meaning the animal has escaped, the circuit automatically rearms itself and no visual indicator is initiated.

Vibrating oral care device

A vibrating oral care device for cleaning interdental spaces includes a housing, which can be gripped by human fingers. A battery is located within the housing. An electric vibrator is also located within the housing. A switch on the housing is used to electrically connect the battery to the vibrator. A rigid element extends from one end of the housing. When the switch is operated to connect the battery to the vibrator, the vibrator vibrates and causes the rigid element to vibrate.

Systems and methods for improving the performance of a quantum processor by reducing errors

Techniques for improving the performance of a quantum processor are described. Some techniques employ improving the processor topology through design and fabrication, reducing intrinsic/control errors, reducing thermally-assisted errors and methods of encoding problems in the quantum processor for error correction.

Systems and methods for coupling qubits in a quantum processor

Josephson junctions (JJ) may replace primary inductance of transformers to realize galvanic coupling between qubits, advantageously reducing size. A long-range symmetric coupler may include a compound JJ (CJJ) positioned at least approximately at a half-way point along the coupler to advantageously provide a higher energy of a first excited state than that of an asymmetric long-range coupler. Quantum processors may include qubits and couplers with a non-stoquastic Hamiltonian to enhance multi-qubit tunneling during annealing. Qubits may include additional shunt capacitances, e.g., to increase overall quality of a total capacitance and improve quantum coherence. A sign and/or magnitude of an effective tunneling amplitude Δ eff of a qubit characterized by a double-well potential energy may advantageously be tuned. Sign-tunable electrostatic coupling of qubits may be implemented, e.g., via resonators, and LC-circuits. YY couplings may be incorporated into a quantum anneaier (e.g., quantum processor).

Wireless notification systems and methods for electronic rodent traps

Optical products, masters for fabricating optical products, and methods for manufacturing masters and optical products

An optical product includes an array of lenses and first and second plurality of portions disposed under the array of lenses. Individual ones of the first plurality of portions can correspond to a point on a surface of a first 3D object, and include first non-holographic features configured to produce at least part of a first 3D image of the first 3D object. Individual ones of the second plurality of portions can correspond to a point on a surface of a second 3D object, and include second non-holographic features configured to produce at least part of a second 3D image of the second 3D object. The optical product can include an interference optical structure disposed with respect to the first and/or second non-holographic features.

Disposable flying insect trap

A disposable flying insect trap having an entry plate with a plastic bag affixed to the entry plate periphery and including entry plate port openings for receiving the insects. The entry plate is sealed by a lid which is removable for insertion of liquid therewithin. The lid is positionable from its sealed position to a second position spaced from the entry plate surface and defining a gap therebetween to enable the insects to fly into the bag interior, attracted by the bait within the bag. The lid is removable from the entry plate by a hang cord which, when pulled, dislodges the lid from the entry plate surface.

Remote-controlled cage trap door-opening mechanism

A remotely activated door-opening mechanism is provided for a cage trap having an animal enclosure, preferably a cage trap as disclosed in U.S. Publ. No. US2008/0115405. The mechanism is mounted outside the enclosure of the trap and is preferably remotely activated by an IR or RF transmitter to open a door of the trap and release a trapped animal when the operator is at a safe distance away. The mechanism may also be manually set with a time delay and may be associated with either a main entry door to the trap or with a secondary escape door located at an opposite end of the trap.

Rotary electric machine

The invention relates to a rotary electric machine, in particular for a motor vehicle, including: - a stator (100) comprising a stator body (110) and an electrical coil, said electrical coil including a plurality of phase windings (120) forming a bundle (125) that protrudes from an axial end face of the stator body, each phase winding including an end forming a coil connection point (122); and - at least one electrical connection member (150) positioned in continuation of the stator (100) and comprising at least one electrically conductive element (155) which is overmolded with an electrically insulating material (126) and extends radially out of the electrically insulating material to form at least two connection outputs (153, 154) to which the connection points are connected.

ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE

L'invention concerne une machine électrique tournante notamment pour véhicule automobile, comportant : - un stator (100) comprenant un corps de stator (110) et un bobinage électrique, ledit bobinage électrique comportant une pluralité d'enroulements de phase (120) formant un chignon (125) en saillie sur une face d'extrémité axiale du corps de stator, chaque enroulement de phase comportant une extrémité formant un point de connexion (122) de bobinage, et - au moins un organe de connexion électrique (150) positionné dans le prolongement du stator (100) et comprenant au moins un élément électriquement conducteur (155) surmoulé dans un matériau électriquement isolant (126) et s'étendant radialement hors du matériau électriquement isolant pour former au moins deux sorties de connexion (153, 154) auxquelles sont connectés les points de connexion. The invention relates to a rotary electrical machine, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising: - a stator (100) comprising a stator body (110) and an electrical coil, said electrical coil comprising a plurality of phase windings (120) forming a bun (125) projecting from an axial end face of the stator body, each phase winding having one end forming a winding connection point (122), and - at least one electrical connection member (150) positioned in the extension of the stator (100) and comprising at least one electrically conductive element (155) overmolded in an electrically insulating material (126) and extending radially out of the electrically insulating material to form at least two connection outlets (153, 154) to which the connection points are connected.

Vibrating oral care device

A vibrating oral care device (10) for cleaning interdental spaces includes a housing (12), which can be gripped by human fingers. A battery (14) is located within the housing. An electric vibrator (24) is also located within the housing. A switch (16) on the housing is used to electrically connect the battery to the vibrator. A rigid element (28) extends from one end of the housing. When the switch is operated to connect the battery to the vibrator, the vibrator vibrates and causes the rigid element to vibrate.

WIRELESS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC PEST TRAPS

Stator comprising an interconnector

A stator (A) for a rotating electric machine, comprising: a stator body (1) comprising an axis (X); a winding (2) comprising at least one winding overhang (21A) projecting axially from the stator body (1) and winding ends (22) extending axially beyond the winding overhang (21) from the stator body (1); an interconnector (3, 3') mounted on the winding overhang (21), comprising an insulating body (31) and at least one track (30) comprising track ends (300); at least two winding ends (22N) are each assembled with a corresponding one of the track ends (300); the track ends (300) are symmetrical with respect to a plane containing the axis (X) and angularly intersecting the interconnector (3, 3') at its middle and with respect to a plane transverse to the axis (X) and axially intersecting the interconnector.

Optical switch devices

An optical device includes an array of lenses and a plurality of segments disposed under the array of lenses. The plurality of segments corresponds to a plurality of images. Upon tilting the device at different viewing angle, the array of lenses presents images sequentially. In some examples, individual ones of the segments can comprise specular reflecting, transparent, diffusely reflecting, and/or diffusely transmissive features. In some examples, individual ones of the segments can comprise transparent and non-transparent regions. Some examples can incorporate more than one region producing an optical effect.

Optical films for creating unique optical effects

An optical layer comprises a sheet of material having a surface. The surface comprises a plurality of optical elements. The optical elements are comprised of microscopic patterns in the surface that cooperate to produce an image. Each of the elements has a focal length. At least some of the focal lengths are significantly different from other focal lengths, such that some portions of the surface appear to be closer to a viewer than other portions of the surface.

Two-door cage trap with over-center set mechanism

A cage-type animal trap with two opposed animal access openings that can operate in a one-door-opening configuration or a two-door-opening configuration. The trap has a set mechanism for holding one or both doors open to allow access through the corresponding trap access openings. The set mechanism includes a set lever that is movable from a set position to a tripped position and that is coupled to the doors of the trap by an actuating member. Upon actuation, the set lever moves from the set to the tripped position to allow movement of the actuating member which enables one of the doors to move from an opened position to a closed position when the trap is operating in a one-door-opening configuration, and both of the doors to move from the opened position to the closed position when the trap is operating in the two-door-opening configuration.

Display rack for flatware

Cpu-controlled, rearming, high voltage output for electronic animal trap

An electronic animal trap with a CPU-controlled, rearming, high voltage output circuit for trapping and exterminating pests. The high-voltage output circuit is connected to a pair of killing plates which are activated with a high-voltage pulse train for a period of time constituting a killing cycle when a known impedance is sensed across the plates. If, upon conclusion of the killing cycle, the impedance remains across the plates, the circuit activates a visual indicator to alert a user that the trap contains a dead mouse. However, if the impedance increases to that of an open circuit, likely meaning the animal has escaped, the circuit automatically rearms itself and no visual indicator is initiated.

Bird feeder with removable bird seed reservoir

A bird feeder wherein a hopper is carried by a housing, such as a wire cage, with a hanger attaching the housing to a support for the bird feeder, the hopper being removably secured to the base of the housing so that the base and hopper assembly can be separated from the remainder of the housing to refill and/or clean the hopper without removing the hanger from its support. The hopper can be separated from the base, as well, to facilitate cleaning.

Two-door cage trap with over-center set mechanism

A cage-type animal trap with two opposed animal access openings that can operate in a one-door-opening configuration or a two-door-opening configuration. The trap has a set mechanism for holding one or both doors open to allow access through the corresponding trap access openings. The set mechanism includes a pivotally mounted set lever coupled to the doors of the trap by an actuating member. Upon actuation, the set lever pivots from a set position to a tripped position to allow movement of the actuating member which enables one of the doors to move from an opened position to a closed position when the trap is operating in a one-door-opening configuration, and both of the doors to move from the opened position to the closed position when the trap is operating in the two-door-opening configuration.

Wireless notification systems and methods for electronic rodent traps

A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user.

Stator comprising an interconnector

L’invention concerne un stator (A) pour machine électrique tournante comprenant : un corps de stator (1) comprenant un axe (X), un bobinage (2) comprenant au moins un chignon (21A) en saillie axiale depuis le corps du stator (1) et des extrémités de bobinage (22) s’étendant axialement au-delà du chignon (21) depuis le corps du stator (1), un interconnecteur (3, 3’) monté sur le chignon (21) du bobinage (2), comprenant un corps isolant (31) et au moins une trace (30) comprenant des extrémités de trace (300), dans lequel au moins deux extrémités de bobinage (22N) sont chacune assemblée à une des extrémités de trace correspondante (300), et en ce que les extrémités de trace (300) sont symétriques par rapport à un plan contenant l’axe (X) et par rapport un plan transverse à l’axe (X). Figure à publier avec l’abrégé : Figure 4B The invention relates to a stator (A) for a rotating electric machine comprising: a stator body (1) comprising an axis (X), a winding (2) comprising at least one bun (21A) projecting axially from the body of the stator (1) and winding ends (22) extending axially beyond the bun (21) from the body of the stator (1), an interconnector (3, 3') mounted on the bun (21) of the winding ( 2), comprising an insulating body (31) and at least one trace (30) comprising trace ends (300), in which at least two winding ends (22N) are each assembled to one of the corresponding trace ends (300 ), and in that the trace ends (300) are symmetrical with respect to a plane containing the axis (X) and with respect to a plane transverse to the axis (X). Figure to be published with abstract: Figure 4B

Optical products, masters for fabricating optical products, and methods for manufacturing masters and optical products

An optical product can be configured, when illuminated, to reproduce an image that appears to be a 3D image of at least a part of a 3D object. The optical product can include a surface comprising a plurality of portions. Each portion can correspond to a point on a surface of the 3D object. One or more non-holographic features can be disposed within each portion configured to produce at least part of the image without relying on diffraction. An interference optical structure can be disposed on one or more features. A gradient in the features can correlate to a surface normal of the surface of the 3D object at the corresponding point. An orientation of the features can correlate to an orientation of the surface of the 3D object at the corresponding point.

CPU-controlled, rearming, high voltage output circuit for electronic animal trap

An electronic animal trap with a CPU-controlled, rearming, high voltage output circuit for trapping and exterminating pests. The high-voltage output circuit is connected to a pair of killing plates which are activated with a high-voltage pulse train for a period of time constituting a killing cycle when a known impedance is sensed across the plates. If, upon conclusion of the killing cycle, the impedance remains across the plates, the circuit activates a visual indicator to alert a user that the trap contains a dead mouse. However, if the impedance increases to that of an open circuit, likely meaning the animal has escaped, the circuit automatically rearms itself and no visual indicator is initiated.

Polarization preserving projection screen with engineered pigment and method for making same

Disposable flying insect trap

A disposable flying insect trap having an entry plate with a plastic bag affixed to the entry plate periphery and including entry plate port openings for receiving the insects. The entry plate is sealed by a lid which is removable for insertion of liquid therewithin. The lid is positionable from its sealed position to a second position spaced from the entry plate surface and defining a gap therebetween to enable the insects to fly into the bag interior, attracted by the bait within the bag. The lid is removable from the entry plate by a hang cord which, when pulled, dislodges the lid from the entry plate surface.