Light Activated Try-Me Packaging

A toy package assembly is disclosed. The package assembly configures a product and a light source within a blister pack, where the product is illuminated by a light source. The blister pack contains at least one tapered surface that configures the product within the blister pack to maximize the amount of light from the light source that illuminates the product. The product contains a color changing portion that reacts to the light from the light source by changing color. In one embodiment, the product is a toy vehicle, and in another embodiment, the product is a doll. 1. A packaging assembly for a toy , comprising:a backing sheet; and a body portion,', 'an insert positioned within the body portion, the insert comprising a first and second cavity,', 'a light source positioned within the first cavity of the insert, and', 'a product positioned within the second cavity of the insert so the light source illuminates the product when actuated., 'a blister pack attached to the backing sheet, the blister pack comprising2. The packaging assembly of claim 1 , wherein the product contains a color changing portion that is responsive to the light produced from the light source.3. The packaging assembly of claim 1 , wherein the insert contains a tapered surface for the light source and for the product claim 1 , for positioning the light source and product at an angle with respect to each other for casting the light beam from the light source over a greater area of the product.4. The packaging assembly of claim 1 , wherein the body portion comprises an opening that corresponds to the light source.5. The packaging assembly of claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises an actuator claim 1 , an LED claim 1 , and a power source.6. The packaging assembly of claim 1 , wherein the light source emits a light beam in the UV spectrum (400 nm-300 nm).7. The packaging assembly of claim 1 , wherein the product comprises wheels.8. The packaging assembly of claim 1 , wherein the backing sheet ...

NICKEL-BASED BRAZING METAL POWDER FOR BRAZING BASE METAL PARTS WITH REDUCED EROSION

A brazing filler metal powder is provided for brazing thin stainless steel parts together with reduced erosion. The brazing filler metal powder is formed by processing first metal particles, which typically comprise a nickel-based alloy including chromium, phosphorous, silicon, to a particle size of not greater than 0.0098 inch; providing second metal particles, typically consisting of copper, molybdenum, or cobalt; combining the first metal particles with the second metal particles by mixing and/or, milling, or sintering; and processing the combined composition to a particle size of not greater than 0.0098 inch. The first and second metal particles are less than fully alloyed together and are distinct from one another. A preferred composition of the brazing filler metal powder is 26.1 wt. % chromium, 5.4 wt. % phosphorous, 5.9 wt. % silicon, 10.0 wt. % cobalt, and a balance essentially of nickel. 1. A brazing filler metal powder , comprising:a plurality of first metal particles including 13.0 wt. % to 45.0 wt. % chromium, 0.0 wt. % to 12.0 wt. % phosphorous, 0.0 wt. % to 12.0 wt. % silicon, 0.0 wt. % to 6.0 wt. % boron, 0.0 wt. % to 15.0 wt. % iron, and at least 41.0 wt. % nickel, based on the total weight of the first metal particles;a plurality of second metal particles combined with the first metal particles and consisting of at least one of copper, molybdenum, cobalt, chromium, and alloys thereof;the first metal particles and the second metal particles having a particle size of not greater than 0.0098 inch; andwherein the first metal particles and the second metal particles are distinct from one another and are less than fully alloyed together.2. The brazing filler metal powder of including 70.0 wt. % to 95.0 wt. % of the first metal particles and 1.0 wt. % to 30.0 wt. % of the second metal particles claim 1 , based on the total weight of the brazing filler metal powder.3. The brazing filler metal powder of claim 1 , wherein the second metal particles include ...

ADJUSTABLE DOCKING STATION WITH A SWAPPABLE CHARGING COMPONENT AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE

A docking station is disclosed, including a body, having a channel set in the top of the body and extending from one side to the other, and open at both sides, the channel having a floor that extends from front to back at a downward angle with respect to the horizontal, a back wall, and no front wall, a hole in the floor of the channel, and a charging component that may be placed within a hollow chamber beneath the channel and having a charging pin that extends through the hole into the channel when the body is so placed. 1. A docking station , comprising:a body, having (i) a top, an underside, a front end, a back end, and two sides, and (ii) a channel set in the top of the body and extending from one side to the other, and open at both sides, the channel having a floor.2. A docking station according to claim 1 , wherein the body is composed primarily of steel.3. A docking station according to claim 1 , wherein the channel floor extends from the front toward the back at a downward angle with respect to the horizontal.4. A docking station according to claim 1 , wherein the channel has a back wall substantially perpendicular to that floor.5. A docking station according to claim 4 , wherein the channel has no front wall.6. A docking station according to claim 1 , wherein the channel is lined with a soft pad7. A docking station according to claim 6 , wherein the soft pad has a floor located over the floor of the channel claim 6 , the floor of the soft pad extending from the front toward the back at a downward angle.8. A docking station according to claim 1 , further comprising:a charging component set within the body and having a circuit that inductively charges a mobile device placed in the channel.9. A docking station according to claim 1 , further comprising a pin extending from the floor of the channel claim 1 , and substantially perpendicular to that floor claim 1 , the pin adapted for insertion in a port in a mobile device.10. A docking station according to claim ...

DETERMINING EFFICIENT PICKUP LOCATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS UTILIZING A PICKUP LOCATION MODEL

This disclosure describes a pickup location determination system that determines a pickup location for a received transportation request by filtering out door points based on various factors and by utilizing a pickup location model to select a pickup location from the filtered door points. For example, the disclosed systems generate door points relative to intersection points within a request radius of a request location associated with a received transportation request. The disclosed systems generate potential pickup locations by filtering out door points that are impractical and/or inefficient based on proximity to other door points, locations relative to venues, locations relative to side streets, and/or locations between parallel road segments (e.g., medians). The disclosed systems further utilize a pickup location model to select a pickup location from the potential pickup locations. 1. A method for managing transportation services comprising:identifying, for a transportation request associated with a request location, one or more intersection points within a request radius of the request location;determining, for an intersection point of the one or more intersection points within the request radius, a set of door points within an intersection radius of the intersection point;filtering out one or more door points from the set of door points that are within a threshold distance of another door point to determine one or more potential pickup locations;determining, from the one or more potential pickup locations, a pickup location for the transportation request based on locations of available transportation providers; andproviding, for display on a requester device, a pickup location interface including an indication of the pickup location.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating a polygon defined by one or more nodes of road segments; andfiltering out door points from the set of door points that are within the polygon.3. The method of claim 1 , ...

SELECTIVELY COALESCING STOP LOCATIONS OF ROUTE OPTIONS IN A DYNAMIC TRANSPORTATION MATCHING SYSTEM

The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods for selectively coalescing stop locations of route options in a dynamic transportation matching system. In one or more embodiments, the coalescing controller system generates route scores for driving route options, including route scores for an optimal non-coalesced driving route option and a coalesced driving route option. In some embodiments, the route score can include a driving score, a walking score, and a coalescing factor. Based on the route scores, the coalescing controller system can determine to coalesce stop locations. For example, if the route score of the coalesced driving route option is lower than the non-coalesced driving route option, the coalescing controller system can determine to coalesce stop locations in accordance with the coalesced driving route option. Additionally, the coalescing controller system can send instructions to a transportation provider device in accordance with the coalesced driving route option. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving a first transportation request from a first requestor device associated with a first requestor and a second transportation request from a second requestor device associated with a second requestor;generating a first route score for a first driving route option that includes a first stop location for the first requestor and a second stop location for the second requestor;generating a second route score for a second driving route option that includes a coalesced stop location for both the first requestor and the second requestor;determining to coalesce stop locations based on the first route score and the second route score; andsending instructions to a transportation provider device associated with a transportation provider in accordance with the second driving route option.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein generating the first route score comprises:generating, for the ...

Frozen pizza preparation method

A frozen pizza rapid preparation method that allows an ordinary consumer to rapidly prepare a frozen pizza with a crisp crust by steps of obtaining a frozen pizza having a crust that has been baked before it has been frozen, microwave heating the pizza, transferring the pizza to a stovetop skillet, and crisping the crust on the stovetop skillet. 1. A method for an ordinary frozen pizza consumer to rapidly prepare frozen pizza for consumption , the method comprising:obtaining a frozen pizza rapid preparation package comprising a frozen pizza having a pizza crust that has been baked prior to freezing and that has at least one topping thereon;placing the frozen pizza in a microwave oven;heating the frozen pizza in the microwave oven for a predefined period of time sufficient to heat the pizza to a temperature similar to a pizza cooked in an oven, thereby transforming the frozen pizza into a heated pizza;transferring the heated pizza into a stove top skillet; andcrisping the pizza crust of the heated pizza in the stovetop skillet on a stove top.2. The method of wherein the obtaining step includes obtaining a frozen pizza selected from the group consisting of a pizza crust and toppings thereon that have been baked together prior to being frozen claim 1 , and a pizza crust that has been baked alone before application of toppings and then being frozen.3. The method of wherein the obtaining step includes obtaining a frozen pizza having a characteristic selected from the group consisting of a weight in the range of about 50 to 500 grams claim 1 , a weight in the range of about 160 to about 320 grams claim 1 , a largest dimension that measures in the range of about 6 to about 14 inches claim 1 , and a crust periphery without toppings that is about ⅛ inches or greater.4. The method of wherein the obtaining step includes obtaining a frozen pizza having a crust that has been sufficiently baked before freezing as to not require further baking.5. The method of wherein the ...

Frozen pizza preparation package and method

A frozen pizza preparation package and method includes a prebaked frozen pizza, microwave-crisping sequence instructions that instruct sequential steps of heating the prebaked frozen pizza in a microwave oven followed by crisping the crust using a crisping appliance, and a unifying container incorporating the prebaked frozen pizza and the sequence instructions. 1. A frozen pizza rapid preparation package comprising:a prebaked frozen pizza having a crust and at least one topping;microwave-crisping sequence instructions that instruct sequential steps of heating the prebaked frozen pizza in a microwave oven followed by crisping the crust using a crisping appliance; anda unifying container incorporating the prebaked frozen pizza and the microwave-crisping sequence instructions.2. The package of wherein the prebaked frozen pizza is a thin crust pizza.3. The package of wherein the prebaked frozen pizza has a characteristic selected from the group consisting of a weight in the range of about 50 to 500 grams claim 1 , a weight in the range of about 160 to about 320 grams claim 1 , a largest dimension that measures in the range of about 6 to about 14 inches claim 1 , and a crust periphery without toppings that is about ⅛ inches or greater.4. The package of wherein the instructed time for microwave heating is selected from the group consisting of a range of about 40 seconds to about 7 minutes and a range of about 1.5 to 3 minutes.5. The package of wherein the crisping appliance is selected from the group consisting of a stovetop pan on a stovetop and a toaster oven.6. The package of wherein the instructed time for stovetop crisping is selected from the group consisting of a range of about 30 seconds to about 3 minutes and a range of about 30 seconds to about 90 seconds.7. The package of further comprising a transfer device selected from the group consisting of a planar transfer substrate and a pizza pincer adaptation wherein the microwave-crisping instructions includes ...

Frozen pizza preparation package and method

A frozen pizza preparation package and method includes a frozen prebaked pizza crust, pizza toppings, microwave-crisping sequence instructions that instruct sequential steps of heating the frozen prebaked pizza crust and pizza toppings in a microwave oven followed by crisping the crust using a crisping appliance, and a unifying container incorporating the frozen prebaked pizza crust, pizza toppings and the sequence instructions. 1. A frozen pizza rapid preparation package comprising:a frozen prebaked pizza crust and at least one topping;microwave-crisping sequence instructions that instruct sequential steps of heating the prebaked frozen pizza crust and at least one topping in a microwave oven followed by crisping the crust using a crisping appliance; anda unifying container incorporating the prebaked frozen pizza crust and at least one topping and the microwave-crisping sequence instructions.2. The package of wherein the prebaked frozen pizza crust and at least one topping comprises a thin crust pizza.3. The package of wherein the prebaked frozen pizza crust and at least one topping has a characteristic selected from the group consisting of a weight in the range of about 50 to 500 grams claim 1 , a weight in the range of about 160 to about 320 grams claim 1 , a largest dimension that measures in the range of about 6 to about 14 inches claim 1 , and a crust periphery without toppings that is about ⅛ inches or greater.4. The package of wherein the instructed time for microwave heating is selected from the group consisting of a range of about 40 seconds to about 7 minutes and a range of about 1.5 to 3 minutes.5. The package of wherein the crisping appliance is selected from the group consisting of a stovetop pan on a stovetop and a toaster oven.6. The package of wherein the instructed time for stovetop crisping is selected from the group consisting of a range of about 30 seconds to about 3 minutes and a range of about 30 seconds to about 90 seconds.7. The package of ...

DIRECT APPLICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DELIVERY OF BIOACTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND FORMULATIONS

The embodiments relate to improved skin quality, health and appearance using a new delivery method and certain bioactive compositions and formulations. The system incorporates microneedle delivery technology with unique compositions and formulations. Such development allows for the pursuit of personalized medicine, or treatment delivery that can expand to remote controlled environment, immediate compounding and ultimate personalization with a state of the art longitudinal data predictive analytics. Certain formulations described herein are unique, combinatory and synergistic. Secured by high-tech proprietary system, there are unlimited potentials using AQT technology including but not limited to 3-D printing of a biodegradable micro chips that can be delivered via injection, AQT or any other possible route. 1. A method for improving the cosmetic appearance of a subject , the method comprising:(a) preparing a bioactive formulation, the bioactive formulation comprising at least one cosmetically-bioactive agent, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient;(b) loading a reservoir attached to a microneedle delivery system with the bioactive formulation, wherein the microneedle delivery system is capable of delivering sufficient quantities of the bioactive formulation for improving the cosmetic appearance of the subject;(c) applying the bioactive formulation in the microneedle delivery system to the skin surface of the subject where needed, the bioactive formulation only penetrating within the dermal layer, or at a dermal and epidermal junction of the skin; and(d) optionally repeating application of the bioactive formulation in the microneedle delivery system to the skin surface of the subject.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bioactive agent is selected from the group consisting of a neurotoxin and hyaluronic acid claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the neurotoxin is botulinum toxin or micro botulinum toxin.4. The method of claim 3 ...

Frozen pizza preparation package and method

A frozen pizza preparation package and method where the package incorporates a frozen pizza, microwave-crisping sequence instructions that instruct sequential steps of heating the frozen pizza in a microwave oven followed by crisping the crust upon a stovetop heat source, disposable crisping means that allow crisping on a stovetop without having to clean a pan, a substantially flat transfer element that is one of a transfer substrate or a combination transfer substrate and disposable crisping means. The package provides for rapid and convenient preparation of a frozen pizza with a more crisp crust than with present frozen pizzas. 1. A frozen pizza rapid preparation package comprising:a frozen pizza;microwave-crisping sequence instructions that instruct sequential steps of heating the frozen pizza in a microwave oven followed by crisping the pizza crust over a stovetop heat source;a disposable crisping means selected from the group consisting of (1) a disposable pan liner, (2) a transfer substrate to further line a stovetop pan, and (3) a disposable stovetop pan; anda unifying packaging for the frozen pizza, the sequence instructions, and the disposable crisping means.2. The frozen pizza package of further comprising a substantially flat transfer element that is a transfer substrate.3. The frozen pizza package of wherein the frozen pizza is selected from the group consisting of a pizza crust and toppings thereupon that have been baked together prior to being frozen claim 1 , and a pizza crust that has been baked and toppings then layered thereupon prior to their being frozen.4. The frozen pizza package of wherein the frozen pizza has a characteristic selected from the group consisting of a weight in the range of about 50 to 1000 grams claim 1 , and a largest dimension that measures in the range of about 6 to about 14 inches.5. The frozen pizza package of wherein the instructed time for microwave heating is selected from the group consisting of a range of about 40 ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING THE FIELD OF VIEW OF A FLAME DETECTOR

A device comprises a flame detector, a camera, a mounting device, and a network connection device. The camera has a first field of view that overlaps a second field of view of the flame detector. The mounting device comprises one or more motors to change the first field of view and the second field of view, and the network connection device is configured to provide communication between an output of the flame detector, an output of the camera, and a remote device. 115-. (canceled)16. An adjustment system for a flame detector , the adjustment system comprising:a flame detector;a camera coupled to the flame detector, wherein the flame detector and camera are moveably mounted on a mounting device; receive an image of the environment from the camera;', 'determine a field of view of the flame detector based on an offset of the flame detector from the camera;', 'display an indicator of the field of view of the flame detector overlaid on the image;', 'receive an input to adjust the field of view of the flame detector;', 'generate a movement signal;', 'send the movement signal to the mounting device, wherein the flame detector and the camera a repositioned relative to the mounting device in response to the movement signal;', 'receiving a second image from the camera after being repositioned; and', 'displaying the second image with the indicator of the field of view of the flame detector overlaid on the second image., 'a mobile device, wherein the mobile device comprises a transceiver, a processor, and a memory, wherein an adjustment application is stored in the memory that, when executed upon the processor, configures the processor to17. The device of claim 16 , wherein the camera and the flame detector are disposed in a fixed relationship with respect to each other claim 16 , and wherein the camera and the flame detector are adjustable relative to the mounting device.18. The adjustment system of claim 16 , further comprising a second transceiver coupled to the camera claim ...

Dual-band directional/omnidirectional antenna

An antenna having a dual-band driven element and a second antenna element simultaneously produces a directional radiation pattern at an upper frequency and an omnidirectional radiation pattern at a lower frequency. The dual-band driven element is formed as a dipole or monopole with at least one choke connected to the end of the dipole or monopole. In an exemplary embodiment, the dual-band driven element includes a central dipole or monopole that has chokes formed as u-shaped extensions located at the ends of the central antenna dipole or monopole. An antenna array includes the dual-band driven element and a second driven antenna element with a reflector and/or a director in a Yagi-Uda configuration. An antenna array includes the dual-band driven element with a reflector or with a reflector and a director in a Yagi-Uda configuration.

Sleeve discone antenna with extended low-frequency operation

An antenna (and concomitant method of making and communications method) comprising a conical radiating element and a circular radiating element surrounding a base of the conical radiating element.

Dual-band directional/omnidirectional antenna

An antenna having a dual-band driven element (108) and a second antenna element (136) simultaneously produces a directional radiation pattern at an upper frequency and an omnidirectional radiation pattern at a lower frequency. The dual-band driven element is formed as a dipole or monopole with at least one choke (110) connected to the end of the dipole or monopole. In an exemplary embodiment, the dual-band driven element includes a central dipole or monopole that has chokes formed as u-shaped extensions (110) located at the ends of the central antenna dipole or monopole. An antenna array includes the dual-band driven element and a second driven antenna element with a reflector (134) and/or a director (132) in a Yagi-Uda configuration. An antenna array includes the dual-band driven element with a reflector or with a reflector and a director in a Yagi-Uda configuration.

Sleeve discone antenna with extended low-frequency operation

An antenna (and concomitant method of making and communications method) comprising a conical radiating element and a circular radiating element surrounding a base of the conical radiating element.

ACTIVE PACKAGING LIGHT BY TRY ME

La présente invention concerne un ensemble d'emballage (100) de jouet qui configure un produit (180) et une source de lumière (160) dans un emballage thermoformé (120), où le produit est illuminé par une source de lumière (160). L'emballage thermoformé contient au moins une surface conique qui configure le produit dans l'emballage thermoformé (120) pour augmenter la quantité de lumière de la source de lumière (160) qui illumine le produit. Le produit contient une partie changeant de couleur qui réagit à la lumière de la source de lumière (160) en changeant de couleur. Dans un mode de réalisation, le produit est un véhicule jouet et dans un autre mode de réalisation, le produit est une poupée. A toy packaging assembly (100) that configures a product (180) and a light source (160) in a thermoformed package (120) where the product is illuminated by a light source (160) . The thermoformed package contains at least one conical surface that configures the product in the blister package (120) to increase the amount of light from the light source (160) that illuminates the product. The product contains a color changing part that reacts with the light of the light source (160) by changing color. In one embodiment, the product is a toy vehicle and in another embodiment, the product is a doll.

Methods for treating viral infection

The invention also relates to treating and/or preventing a virus infection, and reactions associated with viral vaccination using tyrosine kinase inhibitors and/or epidermal growth factor receptor blockers. Examples of useful tyrosine kinase inhibitors include, quinazoline derivatives, such as 4-quinazolinamine-N-(3chlor-4-fluorophenyl)-7-methosy-6-[3-4-morpholin)propoxy]. The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing a viral infection with modulators of epidermal growth factor (“EGF”) and of the epidermal growth factor receptor (“EGFR”) pathway.

DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A STATE OF AN ULTRASONIC WELDING PROCESS

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung 305 zum Bestimmen eines Zustands eines Ultraschallschweißprozesses, welcher mittels eines Ultraschallwerkzeugs (303) durchführbar ist, umfassend eine Sensoreinrichtung 316, die eingerichtet ist, ein elektrisches Ansteuersignal des Ultraschallwerkzeugs 303 zu erfassen; und eine Auswerteeinrichtung 315, die eingerichtet ist, eine Signaleigenschaft des Ansteuersignals zu ermitteln; und einen Zustand des Ultraschallschweißprozesses basierend auf einem Referenzsignalverlauf und der ermittelten Signaleigenschaft zu bestimmen. Die Erfindung betrifft des Weiteren eine Anordnung mit einer Ultraschallschweißanlage und ein Verfahren. The invention relates to a device 305 for determining a state of an ultrasonic welding process, which can be carried out by means of an ultrasonic tool (303), comprising a sensor device 316 which is set up to detect an electrical control signal of the ultrasonic tool 303; and an evaluation device 315 which is set up to determine a signal property of the control signal; and determine a state of the ultrasonic welding process based on a reference waveform and the determined signal property. The invention also relates to an arrangement with an ultrasonic welding system and a method.

Frozen pizza preparation package and method

A frozen pizza preparation package (10) and method includes a frozen prebaked pizza crust (102), pizza toppings (110), microwave-crisping sequence instructions (300) that instruct sequential steps of heating the frozen prebaked pizza crust (102) and pizza toppings (110) in a microwave oven (500) followed by crisping the crust using a crisping appliance (510, 520), and a unifying container (400) incorporating the frozen prebaked pizza crust, pizza toppings and the sequence instructions.

Apparatus and method for producing a lunar agglutinate simulant

An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a device and method for producing a lunar agglutinate simulant in which batch material is supported and moved through a plasma arc at a rate which partially reacts the batch material.

Identifying and synchronizing permuted channels in a parallel bit error rate tester

Anchor retrieval device, system and method

A method, system and device for facilitating the retrieval of a marine anchor from an underwater obstruction, the device being configured to actuate when subjected to a force load of a predetermined peak force threshold to effect a change in the point of retrieval that an anchor rode makes with the anchor. The obstructed anchor may be retrieved from another direction, such as a direction opposite from which the anchor was set.

System and method for determining propagation characteristics of photonic structures

Systems for, and method of, determining propagation characteristics of a photonic structure having a transverse N-fold symmetry. In one embodiment, a system includes: (1) a numerical analyzer that employs a leading order of a systematic homogenization expansion having multiple scales to develop an angularly averaged indexed profile for the photonic structure and (2) a leading order corrector, associated with the numerical analyzer, that further employs the homogenization expansion to refine an imaginary part of an effective index of refraction of the photonic structure.

Frozen pizza preparation package and method

A frozen pizza preparation package (10) and method includes a frozen prebaked pizza crust (102), pizza toppings (110), microwave-crisping sequence instructions (300) that instruct sequential steps of heating the frozen prebaked pizza crust (102) and pizza toppings (110) in a microwave oven (500) followed by crisping the crust using a crisping appliance (510, 520), and a unifying container (400) incorporating the frozen prebaked pizza crust, pizza toppings and the sequence instructions.

Light activated try-me packaging

A toy package assembly is disclosed. The package assembly configures a product and a light source within a blister pack, where the product is illuminated by a light source. The blister pack contains at least one tapered surface that configures the product within the blister pack to maximize the amount of light from the light source that illuminates the product. The product contains a color changing portion that reacts to the light from the light source by changing color. In one embodiment, the product is a toy vehicle, and in another embodiment, the product is a doll.

Anchor retrieval device, system and method

Nickel-based brazing filler metal powder for brazing base metal parts with reduced erosion

A brazing filler metal powder is provided for brazing thin stainless steel parts together with reduced erosion. The brazing filler metal powder is formed by processing first metal particles, which typically comprise a nickel-based alloy including chromium, phosphorous, silicon, to a particle size of not greater than 0.0098 inch; providing second metal particles, typically consisting of copper, molybdenum, or cobalt; combining the first metal particles with the second metal particles by mixing and/or, milling, or sintering; and processing the combined composition to a particle size of not greater than 0.0098 inch. The first and second metal particles are less than fully alloyed together and are distinct from one another. A preferred composition of the brazing filler metal powder is 26.1 wt. % chromium, 5.4 wt. % phosphorous, 5.9 wt. % silicon, 10.0 wt. % cobalt, and a balance essentially of nickel.

Apparatus and method for computer-aided design of sheet metal fabricated parts

Device for determining a status of an ultrasonic welding process

The invention relates to a device (305) for determining a status of an ultrasonic welding process which can be carried out by means of an ultrasonic tool (303), said device comprising a sensor apparatus (316), which is designed to sense an electrical actuation signal of the ultrasonic tool (303); and an evaluation apparatus (315), which is configured to determine a signal property of the actuation signal and to determine a status of the ultrasonic welding process on the basis of a reference signal curve and the signal property determined. The invention further relates to an assembly having an ultrasonic welding system and to a method.

Systems and methods for enhanced transportation dispatch

The disclosed computer-implemented method may include receiving an indication that a transportation application has been initialized on a computing device and analyzing current dispatch conditions affecting the dispatch of transportation provider devices to the computing device. The method may also include determining, based on the analysis, that the current dispatch conditions allow for an ephemeral ride mode to be offered on the transportation application. The method may further include instructing, based on the determination, the computing device to at least temporarily present the ephemeral ride mode within the transportation application as a selectable option. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Dual-band directional/omnidirectional antenna

An antenna having a dual-band driven element (108) and a second antenna element (136) simultaneously produces a directional radiation pattern at an upper frequency and an omnidirectional radiation pattern at a lower frequency. The dual-band driven element is formed as a dipole or monopole with at least one choke (110) connected to the end of the dipole or monopole. In an exemplary embodiment, the dual-band driven element includes a central dipole or monopole that has chokes formed as u-shaped extensions (110) located at the ends of the central antenna dipole or monopole. An antenna array includes the dual-band driven element and a second driven antenna element with a reflector (134) and/or a director (132) in a Yagi-Uda configuration. An antenna array includes the dual-band driven element with a reflector or with a reflector and a director in a Yagi-Uda configuration. <IMAGE>

Kontrolle, kalibrierung und betrieb einer mikrobolometermatrix

Kontrolle, kalibrierung und betrieb einer mikrobolometermatrix

Device for determining a status of an ultrasonic welding process

A device to determine a state of an ultrasound welding process, which can be carried out using an ultrasound tool, includes a sensor element and an evaluation unit. The sensor element is configured to detect an electrical control signal from an ultrasound tool. The evaluation unit is configured to determine a signal property of the control signal and to determine the status of the ultrasound welding process based on a reference signal profile and on the determined signal property. An assembly with an ultrasound welding system and a method are also included.

Richtantenne/rundstrahlende antenne für zweibandbetrieb

Planarized crystalline films for diffractive optics

Optical device films and methods of forming optical device films having a RMS surface roughness less than about 2.2 pin and a refractive index greater than 2.0 are provided. In one embodiment, an optical device film is provided and includes a crystalline or nano-crystalline material having a refractive index greater than 2.0. A top surface of the optical device film has a root-mean-square (RMS) surface roughness less than about 2.2 microinches (μin).

Control, calibration, and operation of a microbolometer array at ambient temperature

A method for measuring the temperature of a scene using a detector having at least one reference pixel, with an integratable sampling circuit associated with each pixel. Initially, an ambient reference temperature is observed with the reference pixel(s) to provide a parameter, generally voltage, indicative of that temperature to provide a constant voltage output indicating that temperature by varying the sampling circuit integration time. Each non-reference pixel is exposed to different scene and ambient temperatures and the integration time for each set of data for each pixel is recorded. For each pixel, an equation is provided relating integration time to pixel voltage when the ambient temperature and the scene temperature are the same to correct for offsets and an equation is provided relating integration time and offset corrected pixel value to the difference between the ambient temperature and the scene temperature when the ambient temperature and scene temperature differ for correction of responsivity. An equation is provided relating integration time to ambient temperature for calculating ambient temperature. The voltage level for each of the pixels and the integration is determined, the offset correction for each pixel is calculated based upon the integration time and the offset correction is applied to the pixel value for each pixel. The responsivity corrected value is calculated for each pixel based upon the integration time and the offset corrected pixel value. The ambient temperature is calculated based upon the integration time and the temperature difference between the ambient temperature and the scene temperature for each pixel which is calculated based upon the responsivity corrected pixel value using a scale factor determined during calibration. The ambient temperature and the difference between the ambient and the scene temperatures are added to obtain the actual scene temperature.

Vorrichtung und verfahren zum bestimmen eines zustands eines ultraschallschweissprozesses

Control, calibration, and operation of a microbolometer array at ambient temperature

A method for measuring the temperature of a scene using a detector array with an integrating sampling circuit associated with each pixel. An ambient reference temperature is observed with reference pixels to provide a parameter of that temperature to provide a constant voltage output indicating that temperature by varying the sampling circuit integration time. Each non-reference pixel is exposed to different scene and ambient temperatures and the integration time for each set of data for each pixel is recorded. For each pixel, an equation is created relating integration time to pixel voltage when the ambient temperature and the scene temperature are the same to correct for offsets and an equation is created relating integration time and offset correlated pixel value to the difference between the ambient temperature and the scene temperature when the ambient temperature and scene temperature differ for correction of responsivity.

Control, calibration, and operation of a microbolometer array at ambient temperature

A method for measuring the temperature of a scene using a detector having at least one reference pixel, with an integratable sampling circuit associated with each pixel. Initially, an ambient reference temperature is observed with the reference pixel(s) to provide a parameter, generally voltage, indicative of that temperature to provide a constant voltage output indicating that temperature by varying the sampling circuit integration time. Each non-reference pixel is exposed to different scene and ambient temperatures and the integration time for each set of data for each pixel is recorded. For each pixel, an equation is provided relating integration time to pixel voltage when the ambient temperature and the scene temperature are the same to correct for offsets and an equation is provided relating integration time and offset corrected pixel value to the difference between the ambient temperature and the scene temperature when the ambient temperature and scene temperature differ for correction of responsivity. An equation is provided relating integration time to ambient temperature for calculating ambient temperature. The voltage level for each of the pixels and the integration is determined, the offset correction for each pixel is calculated based upon the integration time and the offset correction is applied to the pixel value for each pixel. The responsivity corrected value is calculated for each pixel based upon the integration time and the offset corrected pixel value. The ambient temperature is calculated based upon the integration time and the temperature difference between the ambient temperature and the scene temperature for each pixel which is calculated based upon the responsivity corrected pixel value using a scale factor determined during calibration. The ambient temperature and the difference between the ambient and the scene temperatures are added to obtain the actual scene temperature.

Visual techniques for 3d content

Various implementations provide a view of a 3D environment including a portal for viewing a stereo item (e.g., a photo or video) positioned a distance behind the portal. One or more visual effects are provided based on texture of one or more portions of the stereo item, e.g., texture at cutoff or visible edges of the stereo item. The effects change the appearance of the stereo item or the portal itself, e.g., improving visual comfort issues by minimizing window violations or otherwise enhancing the viewing experience. Various implementations provide a view of a 3D environment including an immersive view of a stereo item without using portal. Such a visual effect may be provided to partially obscure the surrounding 3D environment.

Visual Techniques for 3D Content

Various implementations provide a view of a 3D environment including a portal for viewing a stereo item (e.g., a photo or video) positioned a distance behind the portal. One or more visual effects are provided based on texture of one or more portions of the stereo item, e.g., texture at cutoff or visible edges of the stereo item. The effects change the appearance of the stereo item or the portal itself, e.g., improving visual comfort issues by minimizing window violations or otherwise enhancing the viewing experience. Various implementations provide a view of a 3D environment including an immersive view of a stereo item without using portal. Such a visual effect may be provided to partially obscure the surrounding 3D environment.

Tubular packaging for door knob assembly

Devices, methods, and graphical user interfaces for interacting with media and three-dimensional environments

The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for electronic devices, including user interfaces for viewing and interacting with media items. The present disclosure also relates to user interfaces for providing an extended reality (XR) experience to a user, in accordance with some embodiments. The systems, methods, and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) described herein are directed to user interface interactions with virtual/augmented reality environments in multiple ways. In some embodiments, one or more visual characteristics of displayed content are modified based on where the gaze of a user is directed.

Devices, methods, and graphical user interfaces for interacting with media and three-dimensional environments

The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for electronic devices, including user interfaces for viewing and interacting with media items.

3d spotlight

Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that provide 3D content that is presented over time (e.g. a video of 3D point-based frames), where the 3D content includes only content of interest, e.g., showing just one particular person, the floor near that person, and objects with which the person is near or interacting. The presented content may be stabilized within the viewers environment, for example, by removing content changes corresponding to movement of the capturing device.

Design for a dental unit

Method and system for adjusting the field of view of a flame detector

A device comprises a flame detector, a camera, a mounting device, and a network connection device. The camera has a first field of view that overlaps a second field of view of the flame detector. The mounting device comprises one or more motors to change the first field of view and the second field of view, and the network connection device is configured to provide communication between an output of the flame detector, an output of the camera, and a remote device.

Method and system for adjusting the field of view of a flame detector

A device comprises a flame detector, a camera, a mounting device, and a network connection device. The camera has a first field of view that overlaps a second field of view of the flame detector. The mounting device comprises one or more motors to change the first field of view and the second field of view, and the network connection device is configured to provide communication between an output of the flame detector, an output of the camera, and a remote device.

Method and system for adjusting the field of view of a flame detector

A device comprises a flame detector, a camera, a mounting device, and a network connection device. The camera has a first field of view that overlaps a second field of view of the flame detector. The mounting device comprises one or more motors to change the first field of view and the second field of view, and the network connection device is configured to provide communication between an output of the flame detector, an output of the camera, and a remote device.

Determining efficient pickup locations for transportation requests utilizing a pickup location model

This disclosure describes a pickup location determination system that determines a pickup location for a received transportation request by filtering out door points based on various factors and by utilizing a pickup location model to select a pickup location from the filtered door points. For example, the disclosed systems generate door points relative to intersection points within a request radius of a request location associated with a received transportation request. The disclosed systems generate potential pickup locations by filtering out door points that are impractical and/or inefficient based on proximity to other door points, locations relative to venues, locations relative to side streets, and/or locations between parallel road segments (e.g., medians). The disclosed systems further utilize a pickup location model to select a pickup location from the potential pickup locations.

Press fit corrugated radiometer horn

A radiometer horn, an array of such horns, and a method of making a radiometer horn, comprising providing at least two primary walls comprising interior corrugations and fitting into the corrugations at least one secondary wall comprising projections fitting into the corrugations, and wherein no fastener holds any of the at least one secondary walls to the primary walls.

Verfahren zum schmelzen, verbrennen oder einäscheren von materialien und vorrichtung dazu

Delivery of bioactive compositions and formulations

The embodiments relate to improved skin quality, health and appearance using a new delivery method and certain bioactive compositions and formulations. The system incorporates microneedle delivery technology with unique compositions and formulations. Such development allows for the pursuit of personalized medicine, or treatment delivery that can expand to remote controlled environment, immediate compounding and ultimate personalization with a state of the art longitudinal data predictive analytics. Certain formulations described herein are unique, combinatory and synergistic. Secured by high-tech proprietary system, there are unlimited potentials using AQT technology including but not limited to 3-D printing of a biodegradable micro chips that can be delivered via injection, AQT or any other possible route.

Visual techniques for 3D content

Various implementations provide a view of a 3D environment including a portal for viewing a stereo item (e.g., a photo or video) positioned a distance behind the portal. One or more visual effects are provided based on texture of one or more portions of the stereo item, e.g., texture at cutoff or visible edges of the stereo item. The effects change the appearance of the stereo item or the portal itself, e.g., improving visual comfort issues by minimizing window violations or otherwise enhancing the viewing experience. Various implementations provide a view of a 3D environment including an immersive view of a stereo item without using portal. Such a visual effect may be provided to partially obscure the surrounding 3D environment.