Abstract: This disclosure provides a consolidated electric motor stator lamination for multiple enclosure types such that a single stator assembly can be used for different classifications of an electric motor. Each layer of the stator lamination includes external features that, when combined with the external features of the other layers in the lamination, can be adapted to conform the electric motor to one of a plurality of enclosure types. The external features include retaining features for one or more covers, fins, and a profile configured to accept cooling tubes. In various embodiments, a single consolidated stator lamination assembly can be adapted to provide a motor having at least two of an open-drip proof (ODP), a totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC), or a totally enclosed water cooled (TEWC) enclosure classification.

Abstract: A transfer label machine has a post treatment station for exposing newly applied labels to heat in order to finish and gloss out the label. The heat is applied through a nozzle coupled to a hot air supply system that includes a blower, ductwork, and a heating element disposed in the airflow. A temperature probe measures temperature of the air flow and an IR sensor measures the resulting temperature of containers on which the labels have been applied. A programmable logic controller (PLC) is programmed with proportional integral derivative (PID) algorithms to control the blower speed and the heating element to provide the appropriate amount of heat for the labeling or processing speed at which the labeling machine is operating. A vision system can confirm the quality of label after the post treatment heating.

Abstract: A high vapor pressure liquid fuel (e.g. LPG) injection system is provided that keeps the fuel liquid at all expected operating temperatures by use of a high pressures pump capable of at least 2.5 MPa pressures. The fuel can be injected directly into the cylinder or into the inlet manifold of an engine via axial or bottom feed injectors and also could be mixed with a low vapor pressure fuel (e.g. diesel) to be injected similarly. The fuel, mixed or unmixed, can be stored in an accumulator under high pressure assisting in keeping the engine running during fuel changeovers and injection after a period of time as in re-starting the engine. The same injectors can be used to inject any of the fuels or mixtures of them.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing a Fluorescent Lighting System are disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention may be used as a fluorescent lamp ballast which is controlled using a non-resonant circuit that allows the ballast to lower to fifty percent the light output of the lamp while providing a corresponding fifty percent reduction in energy used.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing a UV Sterilization System are disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention may be used as a fluorescent lamp ballast which is controlled using a non-resonant circuit that allows the ballast to lower to fifty percent the light output of the lamp while providing a corresponding fifty percent reduction in energy used.

Abstract: A transfer label machine has a post treatment station for exposing newly applied labels to heat in order to finish and gloss out the label. The heat is applied through a nozzle coupled to a hot air supply system that includes a blower, ductwork, and a heating element disposed in the airflow. A temperature probe measures temperature of the air flow and an IR sensor measures the resulting temperature of containers on which the labels have been applied. A programmable logic controller (PLC) is programmed with proportional integral derivative (PID) algorithms to control the blower speed and the heating element to provide the appropriate amount of heat for the labeling or processing speed at which the labeling machine is operating. A vision system can confirm the quality of label after the post treatment heating.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing a Fluorescent Lighting System are disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention may be used as a fluorescent lamp ballast which is controlled using a non-resonant circuit that allows the ballast to lower to fifty percent the light output of the lamp while providing a corresponding fifty percent reduction in energy used.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for applying labels to a rotating container on a rotating turret. The apparatus comprises a rotating turret with an array of rotating container bays that can hold containers arrayed about the periphery of the turret. The container bays are configured to rotate containers therein about their axes as the entire turret is rotated about its axis. A label application assembly is disposed adjacent the turret and includes an application roller that is movable by a servo drive radially toward and away from the turret. A label web passes over the application roller. In operation, the turret rotates to bring rotating containers toward the application roller. Before each container aligns with the application roller, the roller moves toward the turret to contact the container surface and begin application of a label.

Abstract: A high vapor pressure liquid fuel (e.g. LPG) injection system is provided that keeps the fuel liquid at all expected operating temperatures by use of a high pressures pump capable of at least 2.5 MPa pressures. The fuel can be injected directly into the cylinder or into the inlet manifold of an engine via axial or bottom feed injectors and also could be mixed with a low vapor pressure fuel (e.g. diesel) to be injected similarly. The fuel, mixed or unmixed, can be stored in an accumulator under high pressure assisting in keeping the engine running during fuel changeovers and injection after a period of time as in re-starting the engine. The same injectors can be used to inject any of the fuels or mixtures of them.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) devices and arrays, comprising metal-insulator-metal (M-I-M) structures with opposed first and second ferro-magnetic electrodes with alterable relative magnetization direction. The insulator is formed by depositing an oxidizable material (e.g., Al) on the first electrode, naturally oxidizing it, e.g., at about 0.03 to 10 milli-Torr for up to a few thousand seconds at temperatures below about 35° C., then further rapidly (e.g., plasma) oxidizing at a rate much larger than that of the initial natural oxidation. The second electrode of the M-I-M structure is formed on this oxide. More uniform tunneling properties result. A second oxidizable material layer is optionally provided after the initial natural oxidation and before the rapid oxidation step during which it is substantially entirely converted to insulating oxide. A second natural oxidation cycle may be optionally provided before the second layer is rapidly oxidized.

Abstract: A fiber optic wafer probe that includes a fibre optic cable for approaching a device under test.

Abstract: A fiber optic wafer probe that includes a fiber optic cable for approaching a device under test.

Abstract: A waveguide assembly including a waveguide, a backshort member, and an adjustment member, where the adjustment member is capable of receiving or input and transforming it into an output that causes the backshort member to be displaced in response to said input.

Abstract: A waveguide assembly including a waveguide, a backshort member, and an adjustment member, where the adjustment member is capable of receiving or input and transforming it into an output that causes the backshort member to be displaced in response to said input.

Abstract: A waveguide assembly including a waveguide, a backshort member, and an adjustment member, where the adjustment member is capable of receiving or input and transforming it into an output that causes the backshort member to be displaced in response to said input.

Abstract: A fibre optic wafer probe that includes a fibre optic cable for approaching a device under test.

Abstract: A quarter turn quick connect fitting assembly (10) for connecting miniature fluid conduits, such as tubing, includes a first fitting (12) having radially projecting pins (28) and a second fitting (14) located within a rotatable quarter turn nut (16) having spiral grooves (48) which receive the pins. The first fitting defines a central passage (26) and the second fitting defines a central passage (42) which may each be configured to slidably receive a hollow tube set (104), or to threadably receive an externally threaded mating fitting. The quarter turn quick connect fitting can be configured to attach to the end of a column, and can include an adapter (158), which houses a guard column (160), or a frit (188) for filtering the fluid passing through the quarter turn quick connect fitting assembly.

Abstract: Multiple chemical reactions are performed in a plurality of reaction vessels mounted in inlets in a manifold valve block. The manifold valve block is connected to a channel block which is utilized in conjunction with a solvent delivery system as part of the reaction cycle. The solvent fluid is drained from the reaction vessels when valves in the manifold valve block are opened while applying a vacuum thereto. Optionally, a thermal block may be utilized in conjunction with the manifold valve block and the channel block to facilitate the reaction. Upon completion of the reactant cycle, the manifold valve block is disconnected from the channel block and connected to a cleavage block assembly which contains vials for collecting reaction products. The cleavage product is drained from the reaction vessels through the manifold valve block into the vials upon opening the valves in the manifold valve block and applying a vacuum to the channel block.

Abstract: A quarter turn quick connect fitting assembly (10) for connecting miniature fluid conduits, such as tubing, includes a first fitting (12) having radially projecting pins (28) and a second fitting (14) located within a rotatable quarter turn nut (16) having spiral grooves (48) which receive the pins. The first fitting defines a central passage (26) and the second fitting defines a central passage (42) which may each be configured to slidably receive a hollow tube set (104), or to threadably receive an externally threaded mating fitting. The quarter turn quick connect fitting can be configured to attach to the end of a column, and can include an adapter (158), which houses a guard column (160), or a frit (188) for filtering the fluid passing through the quarter turn quick connect fitting assembly. The quarter turn quick connect fitting is assembled by sliding the pins of the first fitting into the grooves of the quarter turn nut and rotating the quarter turn nut through approximately 90.degree.

Abstract: A pump head quick connect assembly (10) includes a pump head (28) having a body (30) penetrated by a first locating pin (16), having a proximal end (18) and a distal end (20), and a second locating pin (22), having a proximal end (24) and a distal end (26). The proximal ends of the first and second locating pins are attached to a base plate (12). The first locating pin distal end and the second locating pin distal end project beyond the pump head body and are inserted into a first outer passage (48) and a second outer passage (50), respectively, defined by a face plate (70). The face plate further defines an internally-threaded center passage (52) that threadably receives a manually adjustable screw (38). As the center screw is tightened against the pump head body, the pump head body is forced against the base plate, thereby forming a seal and centering the pump head on the base plate to prevent cocking.