Abstract: A resonant tank converter including a reconfigurable resonant tank circuit including a switch configured to switch a resonant tank configuration of the reconfigurable resonant tank circuit to a first or second configuration in response to feedback signals representative of the output to a load. In some embodiments, the first configuration is an LLC resonant tank configuration, and the second configuration is an LCC resonant tank configuration.

Abstract: A flyback converter with indirect estimation of primary-side voltage at the secondary-side. The converter includes a primary voltage sensing circuit coupled to the second winding of the converter and being configured to establish an output voltage when a switch of the converter is in the first state and a first diode of the converter is reversed biased, the output voltage being representative of a voltage across the primary winding.

Abstract: A vehicle inverter is arranged to transform direct current power from a power supply to alternating current power for an outlet. The inverter includes a transformer electrically connected between the power supply and outlet, a resistive element that can be selectively electrically connected in parallel with the transformer via a multiway switch to establish a direct electrical connection between the power supply and outlet, and a controller that selectively commands the multiway switch to close according to values indicative of resistance between the power supply and outlet before and after the multiway switch is closed.

Abstract: A vehicle inverter is arranged to transform direct current power from a power supply to alternating current power for an outlet. The inverter includes a transformer electrically connected between the power supply and outlet, a resistive element that can be selectively electrically connected in parallel with the transformer via a multiway switch to establish a direct electrical connection between the power supply and outlet, and a controller that selectively commands the multiway switch to close according to values indicative of resistance between the power supply and outlet before and after the multiway switch is closed.

Abstract: The present invention refers to various uses of the compound of titanium dioxide modified with organic functional groups, inorganic radicals and herbal and/or fruit extracts adsorbed on its surface and pores, wherein said compound is used as: water disinfectant or purifier agent; biopesticide and post-harvest; preservative in preparation of industrialized hygienic, cosmetic and food products; inductor or activator of tissue regeneration; in the pharmaceutical industry by administering it through different systemic pathways, being effective on treatment and prevention of infection processes caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, spores, mycobacteria and parasites; microbial agent, mixed with water; antineoplastic for battling pathogenic microorganisms; microbial agent in the livestock, cattle and aquaculture industries.

Abstract: Programmable drivers (or power supplies) for solid state light sources are disclosed, on which output regulation is improved to expand the dimming range to 1% and reduce and/or remove flicker. Additional fault conditions are set up to avoid latching, and thus provide for a controllable restart feature. Such drivers include an isolated half bridge resonant converter with an improved control approach designed to regulate very low current though primary side in a feed-forward loop. Such drivers include both digital and analog loops that improve the performance in steady state and/or during transients, particularly for a lighting load, in comparison to a single full digital control.

Abstract: Programmable drivers (or power supplies) for solid state light sources are disclosed, on which output regulation is improved to expand the dimming range to 1% and reduce and/or remove flicker. Additional fault conditions are set up to avoid latching, and thus provide for a controllable restart feature. Such drivers include an isolated half bridge resonant converter with an improved control approach designed to regulate very low current though primary side in a feed-forward loop. Such drivers include both digital and analog loops that improve the performance in steady state and/or during transients, particularly for a lighting load, in comparison to a single full digital control.

Abstract: A wireless communication device (100) includes a transceiver (204) that is operable to communicate with a first wireless communication network (104) and a second wireless communication network (106). The device (100) also includes a memory (216) for storing at least a first destination-device identifier (304) associated with the first wireless communication network (104) and a second destination-device identifier (306) associated with the second wireless communication network (106).

Abstract: The ONYCHOLASER.TM.--a microsurgical laser unit is used to make holes in tissue, especially nails of fingers and toes. Antifungals are then topically applied to these holes for the treatment of onychomycosis. It may also be used to produce etchings of logos, phrases, pictures, scenes, cartoons etc. in nails. It may also be used for making temporary tattoos.

Abstract: The Personal Brewing Filter Device For Coffee, Tea and Other Brewable Beverages comprises a disposable filter device having a member to confine and a member to compress coffee grounds or tea leaves within the filter device. This enables controlled brewing while the device remains within the cup. The device may be permanently configured as a frame within a cup, or the device may be configured so as to have a rigid frame to be portable from cup to cup, using available disposable filters or single serving coffee or tea bags.