Abstract: The present invention provides a magnetoelectric multiferroic, time-variable magnetic field transmitter based upon a resonant structure capable of enhancing the transmitted field at the structural resonant frequency. This transmitter utilizes a single crystal piezoelectric as the source of mechanical excitations with a laminated transduction element to reduce eddy currents in the magnetostrictive material thereby reducing losses at higher frequencies. The structural resonance frequency can be tuned by adjusting the size of the masses, position and strength of bias magnets, pre-stress conditions and physical parameters of the transduction column elements.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical switch capable of functioning as an optical limiter, modulator, and dynamic attenuator utilizing a ferroelectric single crystal as the functional medium. The functionality is based upon a dynamic ferroelectric-to-ferroelectric phase transition occurring in the single crystal which can be perturbed through a hysteretic transition from an opaque to transparent state through the application of a compressive stress, an electric field, or both to the crystal.

Abstract: A cooling system employs at least one composite elastocaloric device. Each composite device has a first member with a first material and a second member with an elastocaloric material. The first material increases in size in response to an applied electric or magnetic field and returns to its prior size upon removal of the applied electric or magnetic field. The first and second members are mechanically coupled together such that the increase in size of the first material applies a stress to the elastocaloric material and the return of the first material to its prior size releases said stress, thereby causing the elastocaloric material to absorb heat.

Abstract: Piezo-optic transducers convert variations in mechanical stress to a change in optical properties by coupling electro-optic and piezo-electric elements in a format suited to a single composite device without needing on-board electronics.

Abstract: A high-sensitivity and ultra-low power consumption magnetic sensor using a magnetoelectric (ME) composite comprising of magnetostrictive and piezoelectric layers. This sensor exploits the magnetically driven resonance shift of a free-standing magnetoelectric micro-beam resonator. Also disclosed is the related method for making the magnetic sensor.

Abstract: A high-sensitivity and ultra-low power consumption magnetic sensor using a magnetoelectric (ME) composite comprising of magnetostrictive and piezoelectric layers. This sensor exploits the magnetically driven resonance shift of a free-standing magnetoelectric micro-beam resonator. Also disclosed is the related method for making the magnetic sensor.

Abstract: Described herein is the use of large phase transformational strain in relaxor ferroelectric single crystals for broadband sound generation. The technique exploits the thermo-optical triggering and thus an opto-acoustic effect of ferroelectric phase transformation piezocrystals under mechanical bias conditions.

Abstract: A cooling system employs at least one composite elastocaloric device. Each composite device has a first member with a first material and a second member with an elastocaloric material. The first material increases in size in response to an applied electric or magnetic field and returns to its prior size upon removal of the applied electric or magnetic field. The first and second members are mechanically coupled together such that the increase in size of the first material applies a stress to the elastocaloric material and the return of the first material to its prior size releases said stress, thereby causing the elastocaloric material to absorb heat.

Abstract: Domain engineered Pb(In1/2Nb1/2)O3—Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3—PbTiO3 (PIN-PMN-PT) single crystals show an induced rhombohedral (FR)—orthorhombic (FO) phase transition under uniaxial stress or/and applied electric field. A blast sensor includes a fixture holding a single crystal of PIN-PMN-PT; a diaphragm exposed to an exterior environment; a strain transfer rod configured to transfer pressure from the diaphragm to the crystal; and an analog/digital converter (ADC) configured to receive electrical output from the crystal when the crystal is subjected to pressure.

Abstract: Described herein is the use of large phase transformational strain in relaxor ferroelectric single crystals for broadband sound generation. The technique exploits the thermo-optical triggering and thus an opto-acoustic effect of ferroelectric phase transformation piezocrystals under mechanical bias conditions.

Abstract: A high-sensitivity and ultra-low power consumption magnetic sensor using a magnetoelectric (ME) composite comprising of magnetostrictive and piezoelectric layers. This sensor exploits the magnetically driven resonance shift of a free-standing magnetoelectric micro-beam resonator. Also disclosed is the related method for making the magnetic sensor.

Abstract: An energy harvesting device for harvesting energy from a moving structure includes a housing allowing transmission of magnetic fields therethrough. A piezoelectric material capable of a phase transition and a magnetostrictive material capable of a structural change when subjected to a magnetic field are mechanically coupled to each other in the housing. An adjustable pre-stress means is positioned between the housing and the combination of the piezoelectric and magnetostrictive materials. Electrical contacts are positioned on the piezoelectric material. A magnet is mounted on the moving structure. The housing is mounted in sufficient proximity to the magnet for the magnetic field of the magnet to induce the structural change in the magnetostrictive material.

Abstract: A transducer for generating electrical energy from an expected force includes a single crystal ferroelectric material having a phase transition stress level. Mechanical stress is provided to this crystal at a level approaching the phase transition stress level, such that the expected external force will cause the phase transition. At least two electrodes are joined to the single crystal for receiving electrical energy created by the phase transition. The electrodes can be joined to conditioning and storage circuitry. In further embodiments, the phase transition is induced by an expected temperature change.

Abstract: A system for dispensing a foamed aqueous emulsion is provided. The system is a foam-dispensing container and an aqueous emulsion of an oil component with improved foamability. The foamability is improved by including in the emulsion a polyol poly-12-hydroxystearate surfactant as an emulsifier. The aqueous emulsion contains polyol poly-12-hydroxystearate, an oil component, other surfactants and can contain UV protection factors, water and optionally other auxiliaries and additives.

Abstract: A piezoelectric transducer includes a single crystal piezoelectric material having a phase transition from one crystalline phase to a second crystalline phase at a predetermined stress level. A pre-stress is applied to the single crystal piezoelectric material so that the material is maintained near its phase transition point. An electrical field source is joined to the material such that, in cooperation with the pre-stress, an increase or decrease in the electrical field causes a crystalline phase transition in the single crystal piezoelectric material. Crystalline phase transition induces strain larger by an order of magnitude than that caused by the non-phase transition piezoelectric effect.

Abstract: The structural health monitoring method of the present invention utilizes ultrasound to determine information about deformation, stress and/or damage in structural elements. The method propagates ultrasound through at least a portion of a material having fully-reversible nonlinear elasticity, receives the ultrasound which has been propagated through at least a portion of the material and determining information about the structural element from attenuation and/or time of flight of said received ultrasound.

Abstract: The structural health monitoring method of the present invention utilizes a sensor system to determine information about deformation, stress and/or damage in structural elements. The sensor system and the method employ at least one sensor which comprises a material having fully-reversible nonlinear elasticity. The method comprises associating at least one sensor including a material having fully-reversible nonlinear elasticity with a structural element in a manner whereby stress is transferred from said structural element to said sensor, propagating ultrasound through a portion of the sensor, receiving the ultrasound which has been propagated through at least a portion of the sensor and determining information about the structural element from attenuation and/or time of flight of said received ultrasound.

Abstract: The structural health monitoring method of the present invention utilizes a sensor system to determine information about deformation, stress and/or damage in structural elements. The sensor system and the method employ at least one sensor which comprises a material having fully-reversible nonlinear elasticity. The method comprises associating at least one sensor including a material having fully-reversible nonlinear elasticity with a structural element in a manner whereby stress is transferred from said structural element to said sensor, propagating ultrasound through a portion of the sensor, receiving the ultrasound which has been propagated through at least a portion of the sensor and determining information about the structural element from attenuation and/or time of flight of said received ultrasound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cathode ray tube, comprising: a tensioned mask frame for supporting a tension mask inside the CRT at a cantilevered edge thereof, a tension mask mounted on the tension mask frame at the cantilevered edge; and an internal magnetic shield mounted on the tension mask frame. At least one of the tension mask and the internal magnetic shield have an extension extending along the tensioned mask frame to a point proximate or contacting the other of the tension mask and the internal magnetic shield to provide magnetic coupling between the tension mask and the internal magnetic shield independent of the tensioned mask frame.

Abstract: A system for dispensing a foamed aqueous emulsion is provided. The system is a foam-dispensing container and an aqueous emulsion of an oil component with improved foamability. The foamability is improved by including in the emulsion a polyol poly-12-hydroxystearate surfactant as an emulsifier. The aqueous emulsion contains polyol poly-12-hydroxystearate, an oil component, other surfactants and can contain UV protection factors, water and optionally other auxiliaries and additives.