Abstract: An electronic device has three dimensional surface features molded into an encapsulant forming an electronic package. The electronic package has improved heat transfer compared to conventional electronic devices. The three dimensional features are designed to be moldable.

Abstract: A device for moving heavy objects for use in landscaping, such as boulders. The reduced width of the device facilitates easy placement of heavy objects in hard-to-reach locations. The device includes a structure with an overhead cross bar, a hoist, wheels, a drive mechanism, and a steering mechanism. The drive system may include an engine, and may include a hydraulic system that may also provide steering.

Abstract: The power adapter includes an AC input receptacle which plugs into an AC power socket. The AC input receptacle is connected to an input of a voltage converting circuit which converts the input AC voltage into a DC voltage. The voltage converting circuit is contained within a first housing, and the AC input receptacle projects from the first housing such that it can be easily connected to a wall socket. A first cable is connected to the output of the voltage converting circuit and runs from the first housing to an input of a voltage regulating circuit which is contained within a second housing remote from the first housing. The voltage regulating circuit maintains and outputs the DC voltage within a desired range. The output from the voltage regulating circuit is connected to respective prongs of an electrical device connector via a second cable.

Abstract: An electronic device has three dimensional surface features molded into an encapsulant forming an electronic package. The electronic package has improved heat transfer compared to conventional electronic devices. The three dimensional features are designed to be moldable.

Abstract: The power adapter includes an AC input receptacle which plugs into an AC power socket. The AC input receptacle is connected to an input of a voltage converting circuit which converts the input AC voltage into a DC voltage. The voltage converting circuit is contained within a first housing, and the AC input receptacle projects from the first housing such that it can be easily connected to a wall socket. A first cable is connected to the output of the voltage converting circuit and runs from the first housing to an input of a voltage regulating circuit which is contained within a second housing remote from the first housing. The voltage regulating circuit maintains and outputs the DC voltage within a desired range. The output from the voltage regulating circuit is connected to respective prongs of an electrical device connector via a second cable.

Abstract: The power adapter includes an AC input receptacle which plugs into an AC power socket. The AC input receptacle is connected to an input of a voltage converting circuit which converts the input AC voltage into a DC voltage. The voltage converting circuit is contained within a first housing, and the AC input receptacle projects from the first housing such that it can be easily connected to a wall socket. A first cable is connected to the output of the voltage converting circuit and runs from the first housing to an input of a voltage regulating circuit which is contained within a second housing remote from the first housing. The voltage regulating circuit maintains and outputs the DC voltage within a desired range. The output from the voltage regulating circuit is connected to respective prongs of an electrical device connector via a second cable.

Abstract: The coil spring guide (12) is particularly adapted for use in connection with the insertion of a catheter into a vessel of a body. The guide (12) comprises a coil spring (14), a core wire (16) within the coil spring (14) extending the length of the coil spring (14) and a head member (20). A thin core wire extension (18) connects the distal end of the core wire (16) to the head member (20) and the coil spring (14) and head member (20) are covered with a sheath (26). The coils or turns of the coil spring (14) in the distal end portion of the coil spring (14) are spaced from each other. A mechanism (58, 70; 60, 80) is provided at the proximal end (54) of the coil spring guide (12) for causing movement of the core wire (16) relative to the coil spring (14).

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing large chunks or loaves of textured protein material. The process in its preferred aspects comprises: forming a plurality of substantially unpuffed, fibrous protein strips by compressing, elongating, and heating an aqueous dough mixture and releasing the compression; fibrilating the strips; soaking the strips in a binder medium based on egg albumen; layering the strips to align the fibers and to substantially eliminate voids; and heat setting the binder, preferably by microwave energy.

Abstract: An air conditioning system for a railway vehicle operable from an applied high voltage direct current, which system includes an alternating current induction motor driving a variable speed, helical screw-type refrigerant compressor. A variable frequency AC drive circuit is provided to power the motor from the high voltage direct current. The output frequency of the drive circuit is varied according to the cooling demand of the vehicle.