Abstract: A pressure sensor diaphragm system for efficiently and accurately measuring fluid pressure in harsh environments. The pressure sensor diaphragm system generally includes a pressure transducer, a diaphragm, and a pressure fluid within the diaphragm that is fluidly connected to the pressure transducer to transfer pressure from the diaphragm to the pressure transducer. The diaphragm is comprised of a deformable structure and is preferably comprised of a bellows structure having a plurality of furrow portions and a plurality of ridge portions.

Abstract: An optical fiber tracing system for efficiently tracing one or more optical fibers within a fiber-optic communication system. The optical fiber tracing system generally includes an optical fiber and a luminescent member positioned adjacent to the optical fiber. The luminescent member illuminates along the length thereof for allowing a selective visual tracing of an individual optical fiber or group of optical fibers. The luminescent member is preferably comprised of an electroluminescent wire (EL wire) that extends along the length of the optical fiber.

Abstract: A combination toothbrush and peak flow meter system for increasing the compliance of peak flow measurements in children and adults with asthma. The combination toothbrush and peak flow meter system includes a peak flow meter and a toothbrush head connected to an end of the peak flow meter. The peak flow meter transmits the peak flow measurement data to the hospital computer to be evaluated by a physician.

Abstract: A sheet metal fabrication system for efficiently providing robotics to fabricate different types of sheet metal. The sheet metal fabrication system generally includes uploading a fabrication file to a controller, feeding a section of sheet metal to at least one robotic device, fabricating the section of sheet metal according to the fabrication file and forming a finished sheet metal product with the at least one robotic device.

Abstract: A UV camouflage system for effectively camouflaging an individual or structure with respect to birds. The UV camouflage system generally includes identifying a landscape pattern for camouflage, identifying the color and UV reflection properties of the landscape pattern, and printing a UV camouflage pattern on an item that emulates the color and UV reflection properties of the landscape pattern.

Abstract: A patent analyzing system for efficiently reviewing and analyzing a patent document (e.g. patent application, published patent document or patent). The patent analyzing system includes identifying the element names within a patent document and modifying patent drawing sheets to include element names and figure descriptions.

Abstract: A high rise hose pack system for efficiently transporting a length of fire hose. The high rise hose pack system generally includes a main member having an elongated structure, a plurality of first support members attached to a first side of the main member, a plurality of second support members attached to a second side of the main member opposite of the first support members, a first strap attached to the first side of the main member and a second strap attached to the second side of the main member, wherein the first strap and the second strap are connectable to one another to secure a fire hose folded upon the main member. The first support members and the second support members are preferably comprised of a rigid structure to adequately support the sides of the folded fire hose. A roller is rotatably attached to at least one of the second straps to allow the folded fire hose to bend freely without the second strap frictionally engaging the upper surface of the folded fire hose.

Abstract: A method for correcting orientation of patent figures for efficiently reviewing and analyzing a patent document (e.g. patent application, published patent document or patent). The method for correcting orientation of patent figures includes acquiring a patent image file for a patent document, identifying the Figure Page(s) in the patent image, determining what Figure Page(s) were originally prepared in a “landscape” orientation, and modifying the Landscape Pages to be in a landscape orientation thereby rotating the Figure Page clockwise 90 degrees.

Abstract: A battery system for efficiently operating a battery under various circumstances, such as relating to extreme temperature ranges and varying load (i.e. current) ranges. The battery system generally includes at least one first cell having a first chemistry, at least one second cell having a second chemistry and a controller in communication with the first cell and the second cell. The controller is adapted to employ a chemical reaction of the first chemistry in the first cell or the second chemistry in the second cell. The first chemistry is different than the second chemistry, wherein the first chemistry and the second chemistry may be adapted to provide current over varying temperature ranges or to provide current for varying current loads.

Abstract: A combination toothbrush and peak flow meter system for increasing the compliance of peak flow measurements in children and adults with asthma. The combination toothbrush and peak flow meter system includes a peak flow meter and a toothbrush head connected to an end of the peak flow meter.

Abstract: A low permeability hose system for providing an impermeable length of tube to transfer fluids that is flexible. The low permeability hose system generally includes a hose defining a fluid passage and an impermeable layer attached to the exterior surface of the hose. The impermeable layer is comprised of an aluminum coated heat sealable film that is impermeable to both liquids and gases. A protective layer may be attached to the impermeable layer to protect the impermeable layer from damage.

Abstract: An insulated spray cooling system for extreme environments for providing a desired enclosed environment for electronic devices regardless of external environmental conditions. The insulated spray cooling system for extreme environments includes an insulated enclosure that isolates the electronic devices being thermally managed from the external environment and a thermal management unit within the enclosure for thermally managing electronic devices.

Abstract: An azeotrope spray cooling system for utilizing an azeotrope coolant for improving the performance of a spray cooling system. An azeotrope coolant is utilized within a two-phase thermal management system for thermally managing one or more heat producing devices. The characteristics of the azeotrope coolant may be adjusted for various types of thermal management applications by altering the components of the azeotrope coolant.

Abstract: A door installation system for safely installing or removing a heavy door by a single person. The door installation system generally includes a base, a vertical member extending from the base in an upward manner, a brace member extending between the base and the vertical member, a guide structure attached to the upper portion of the vertical member for guiding an upper portion of a door, and a carriage removably attachable to the base. The carriage is capable of adjusting the attitude of a door being installed to fit within a door jamb. The vertical member and the base are pivotally connected to one another to allow for folding into a compact structure.

Abstract: A heat exchanger system for efficiently thermally managing coolant within a multiple-phase thermal management system. The heat exchanger system includes a thermal management unit, a release valve within the thermal management unit to release vaporized coolant, and a heat exchanger fluidly connected to the release valve and to the thermal management unit to return liquid coolant to the thermal management unit.

Abstract: A system for providing an interface that allows access to system used to sell time slots for advertisements in broadcast programming. This system allows a user to access databases to access information needed to sell the advertisements. The system integrates the databases to allow easy access and centralized storage of all needed information for selling time slots for advertisements in broadcast programming.

Abstract: An ultra low pressure switch system for efficiently reducing switch deterioration. The ultra low pressure switch system generally includes a housing comprised of a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion define a cavity between thereof, a first port fluidly connected to the housing, a diaphragm member positioned within the cavity, a first terminal positioned within the cavity, a second terminal positioned within the cavity and a spacer member positioned within the cavity and between the first terminal and the second terminal.

Abstract: The present invention uses multiple global cooling chambers for providing liquid cooling to a plurality of electronic components. The global cooling chambers utilize a non-electrically conductive fluid which is in direct contact with the components to be cooled. The system provides very effective heat transfer rates, environmental isolation of the electronics components and can be deployed in a wide range of applications. Multiple global cooling chambers allows for the hot swapping of cards during operation of the system. Valves provide the ability to minimize the amount of interaction between the cooling fluid and air outside the chambers.

Abstract: A liquid thermal management purging system for efficiently removing the liquid coolant within a liquid thermal management system prior to opening the system for maintenance. The liquid thermal management purging system generally includes a reservoir storing a volume of liquid coolant and a volume of displacement liquid and a thermal management unit in fluid communication with the reservoir. A displacement pump and a drain pump are fluidly connected between the reservoir and the thermal management unit to selectively provide displacement liquid to and remove liquid coolant from the thermal management unit (and vice-versa).

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for hand-held portable illumination, sensing and evidence collection is described. A uniquely configured multi-functional device selectively provides multi-purpose lighting and sensing in a hand-held portable device which is usable as a flashlight, camera and as an integrated device for evidence collection.