Abstract: A charge plate and a method for fabricating a charge plate for an ink jet printhead includes the steps of removing portions of conductive material from a dimensionally stable substrate with a coating of conductive material to form at least a first and second electrode on a first face with a first space between the first and second electrodes, removing portions of conductive material from the dimensionally stable substrate with a coating of conductive material to form a first electrode extension which engages the first electrode on the conductive charging face, and a second electrode extension which engages the second electrode on the conductive charging face, whereby the first and second electrode extensions are electrically isolated from each other, additionally forming a first space between the electrode extensions, which connects with the first space between the electrode extensions.

Abstract: A compaction tool assembly is provided that uses multiple die cavities and a single compaction stroke for simultaneously forming multiple discrete powdered metal components. The tooling includes a plurality of punches and corresponding die cavities, and a single compaction stroke operates the punches to compact powdered metal contained by the die cavities to form the components. Preferably the punch pairs are arranged concentrically to balance compaction forces and die stresses.

Abstract: An atherectomy system having a variably exposed cutter wherein a distally located positionable tip closely associated with the cutter and a high pressure fluid jet emanator can be variably and angularly deployed about a hinge mechanism subsequent to entry into the vasculature. The fixed cutter slices or parts atheromatous material and/or thrombotic material from a blood vessel for interaction with high pressure jets to macerate, break up or otherwise reduce the materials for evacuation from the site.

Abstract: A frame for a heavy-duty vehicle includes a pail of spaced-apart, parallel, elongated, and longitudinally-extending main members. At least a pair of transverse cross members extend between and are attached to the main members, and each one of at least a pair of hangers is attached to and depends from a respective one of the main members and/or the cross members. A component is disposed between each one of the hangers and its respective main member, or alternatively is incorporated into the hangers, for absorbing the energy that is created by an extreme event during vehicle operation, to reduce the possibility of damage to the main members and/or the cross members caused by movement of at least one of the hangers during the extreme event.

Abstract: An ink jet printhead includes a drop generator having an attached orifice structure forming a jet array adapted to use ink jet fluids with a charge device disposed opposite the jet array forming a gap. The charge device includes a dimensionally stable, non-porous substrate layer having a high load to deflection ratio, one or more electrically conducting leads bonded to the substrate layer, an insulating protective layer disposed over the electrically conducting lead, and a non-wetting polymer coating compatible with the ink jet fluids disposed on the insulating protective layer.

Abstract: There are provided isolated polynucleotide fragments for use in diagnosing and/or developing treatments for schizophrenia. Further provided is a method for diagnosing schizophrenia using one or more polynucleotides disclosed herein. Also provided is a method for screening a compound which regulates expression of a schizophrenia-related gene. Also provided is a chronic animal model of schizophrenia that mimics the functional deficits observed in patients and methods for producing the animal model comprising the administration of PCP to the animal.

Abstract: An electrical connector backshell assembly may include at least one cable containing at least one electrical wire that is protected by a shield, at least a portion of the shield being separable from the at least one electrical wire. The backshell assembly also may include a housing defining an opening configured to receive the at least one cable and a termination area electrically coupled to the housing. The separable portion of the shield may be urged into contact with the termination area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel treatments for schizophrenia, based on the concept of identifying agents capable of selectively binding to the serotonin 5-HT7 and muscarinic M4 receptors and the use of such compounds in treating schizophrenia. The present invention also relates to novel amidine compounds for treating schizophrenia, a method of manufacturing such compounds, pharmaceutical formulations comprising said compounds, as well as medical uses and methods of treatment using said compounds.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a charge plate for an ink jet printhead entails removing portions of conductive material from a dimensionally stable dielectric substrate with a coating of conductive material to form at least a first and second electrode on a first face with a first space between the first and second electrodes, removing portions of conductive material from the dimensionally stable dielectric substrate with a coating of conductive material to form a first electrode extension that engages the first electrode on the conductive charging face, and a second electrode extension that engages the second electrode on the conductive charging face, whereby the first and second electrode extensions are electrically isolated from each other, additionally forming a first space between the electrode extensions, which connects with the first space between the electrode extensions.

Abstract: A charge plate and a method for fabricating a charge plate for an ink jet printhead includes the steps of removing portions of conductive material from a dimensionally stable substrate with a coating of conductive material to form at least a first and second electrode on a first face with a first space between the first and second electrodes, removing portions of conductive material from the dimensionally stable substrate with a coating of conductive material to form a first electrode extension which engages the first electrode on the conductive charging face, and a second electrode extension which engages the second electrode on the conductive charging face, whereby the first and second electrode extensions are electrically isolated from each other, additionally forming a first space between the electrode extensions, which connects with the first space between the electrode extensions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tailored blank having a pair of sheet metal constituent parts each having a pair of oppositely directed major surfaces. The first constituent part has an aperture while the second constituent part has an embossment to fit the aperture. The first and second constituent parts are then secured to one another to form the tailored blank. The blank may then be subsequently formed into a component of varying material characteristics.

Abstract: An ink jet printhead includes a drop generator having an attached orifice structure forming a jet array adapted to use ink jet fluids with a charge device disposed opposite the jet array forming a gap. The charge device includes a dimensionally stable, non-porous substrate layer having a high load to deflection ratio, one or more electrically conducting leads bonded to the substrate layer, an insulating protective layer disposed over the electrically conducting lead, and a non-wetting polymer coating compatible with the ink jet fluids disposed on the insulating protective layer.

Abstract: An air flow restriction device relates to an ink jet printhead enclosure with body, a load supportable moveable lid with an opening disposed on the body, and a chamber within the body. Continuous web media is disposed in the chamber with at least one ink jet printhead located above the continuous web media within the chamber. A high efficiency air filter with a fan is located within the opening of the moveable lid and the filter with fan flows continuous clean filtered air into the enclosure, bathing the ink jet printhead and the continuous web media in clean filtered air. An air flow restriction device is placed in the side of the chamber below the continuous web media creating positive pressure in the chamber when the fan and filter floods the chamber with the clean filtered air, thereby reducing particle contamination in the chamber by a factor of at least ten.

Abstract: There are provided isolated polynucleotide fragments for use in diagnosing and/or developing treatments for schizophrenia. Further provided is a method for diagnosing schizophrenia using one or more polynucleotides disclosed herein. Also provided is a method for screening a compound which regulates expression of a schizophrenia-related gene. Also provided is a chronic animal model of schizophrenia that mimics the functional deficits observed in patients and methods for producing the animal model comprising the administration of PCP to the animal.

Abstract: A method of hydroforming a reinforced tube comprising providing a metal tubular blank having an interior defined by an inner surface and an exterior defined by an outer surface. A metal reinforcing member is provided and inserted into the interior of the tubular blank. The reinforcing member is engaged with the inner surface of the tubular blank and is attached to the inner surface of the tubular blank. The tubular blank and reinforcing member welded thereto are placed into a hydroforming die having die surfaces defining a die cavity, and pressurized fluid is provided within the tubular blank so as to conform the tubular blank with the die surfaces of the die cavity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tailored blank having a pair of sheet metal constituent parts each having a pair of oppositely directed major surfaces. The first constituent part has an aperture while the second constituent part has an embossment to fit the aperture. The first and second constituent parts are then secured to one another to form the tailored blank. The blank may then be subsequently formed into a component of varying material characteristics.