Abstract: A battery charger and method for a rechargeable battery pack which includes various elements in series with the cells to be charged, including but not limited to current control FETs, a fuse, current sense resistor, and internal series impedance of the series connected cells to be charged. The charging current Ichg flowing through these series elements reduces the voltage applied to the cells, thus lengthening charging time. A compensation voltage Vcomp, which when added to the nominal charging voltage for the series connected cells overcomes these voltage drops, facilitates more efficient charging while avoiding over-voltage damage to the cells. Three voltages representing substantially all of the voltage drops reducing the charging voltage on the cells, are summed, and the result is a compensation voltage which is utilized to change the nominal charge voltage for the battery to overcome these voltage drops.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating cardiac, renal and vascular cell function and homeostasis using agonists and antagonists of BMP-10 are disclosed. In particular, methods for treating, preventing and/or diagnosing BMP-10-associated vascular, renal, fibrotic and cardiac conditions and/or disorders are disclosed. Screening methods for evaluating BMP-10 modulators, e.g., agonists and antagonists, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for designing an, at least partly wireless, local area communication network for industrial application. A 3D plant model of the area in which the communication network is to operate is accessed. Devices that are to communicate in the communication, identify and quantify potential sources of interference or attenuation of the communication signals are introduced into this model. Data regarding communication characteristics of the devices are included. Communication possibilities of the devices are tested and evaluated in the communication network taking into account the possible interference and attenuation sources. If communication possibilities of a particular device is inadequate, adjustments regarding that device are suggested.

Abstract: Various systems, methods and apparatuses are provided herein for limiting power dissipation in a switch. As one example, a method for limiting power dissipation is disclosed. The method includes monitoring current through the switch, and based at least in part on detecting that the current is at least as great as a predetermined current limit, regulating the current to the predetermined current limit. The method also includes measuring an amount of power dissipated in the switch while the current is being regulated, and opening the switch when the amount of power has reached a predetermined power limit.

Abstract: A method in an industrial safety system for controlling a process or equipment. The industrial safety system including components with safety devices. The safety system enables signals to be generated as a result of an event or alarm. An automated link is created between the event or alarm and an action to be taken upon receipt of the event or alarm signal due to the event. A control signal is generated to initiate the action. Also, a computerized system according to the method.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of affecting gluconeogenesis by altering the levels or activity of DUSP4 and/or EGR1. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising or encoding modulators of gluconeogenesis are also disclosed.

Abstract: A special anchoring device called a SPECIAL REUSABLE ANCHOR. This device is used to mount and secure various objects to a structure of masonry, concrete, wood, metal, gypsum wallboard, and the like. After the secure connection or attachment, the device may be released and reused if desired. This removal does not damage or weaken the structure or anchor device. The device is comprised of several structural members namely a fastener with various top portions or “heads”; a free wedge portion with a non-threaded aperture; and, a threaded wedge means for securing and connecting the SPECIAL REUSABLE ANCHOR to a structure. While the three main members are securely connected to the structure, the overall device has a means to release and reuse the SPECIAL REUSABLE ANCHOR for other connections without significant damage to the structure.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer readable medium for fast database migration, that comprises, establishing a socket connection directly between intelligent processor unit nodes of the originating system and the terminating system, transferring home location register static data for the subscriber via the socket connection, wherein the home location register static data is transferred in parallel between intelligent processor unit nodes of the originating system and the terminating system and bypassing the platform manager nodes of the originating system and the terminating system and synchronizing home location register transient data between intelligent processor unit nodes of the originating system and the terminating system.

Abstract: The invention provides a sensor assembly which can sense human tissue in a protected area of a machine. An emitter plate and a plurality of sensor plates are disposed co-planar to each other and adjacent to the protected area of the machine. An electric field is generated between the emitter plate and the sensor plates and directed towards the protected area. The sensor plates produce electrical signals corresponding to the electric field received at the sensor plate. The electrical signals are amplified, measures, and analyzed to determine if human tissue is within the protected area. If human tissue is detected, a machine interface circuit will shut down the machine to prevent injury.

Abstract: Methods for chemically-resolved optical microscopy are presented. The methods can provide a wide-field, spatial interference imaging using multiple nonlinear scattering channels to produce multiple, spatially coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS).

Abstract: Fan cage assemblies for computer systems are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment a method may comprise providing a single-enclosure fan cage to house a plurality of fan assemblies in a chassis of a computer system. The method may also comprise fastening the fan cage to the chassis of the computer system with a quick-connect latch system.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for efficiently detecting an object. The system includes at least one electrode for measuring a displacement current. The at least one electrode is coupled to a floating ground configuration provided by an op-amp, where the inverting node of the op-amp is coupled to electrode and the non-inverting node is coupled to a signal generator. The system may include a single capacitance sensor for detecting an object. Systems may include a plurality of capacitance sensors in an array configuration for detecting an object.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, circuits, and systems for implementing an AC voltage adapter and battery charger system in a closed loop topology. Embodiments of the invention include methods for controlling an AC adapter charging a battery with steps for using a closed loop configuration to monitor one or more selected parameters in the charging loop. Feedback to the AC adapter is used for dynamically controlling the adapter output voltage. A preferred embodiment exemplifies a closed loop circuit for battery charging. The circuit includes an AC adapter and a monitoring circuit for monitoring the closed loop and for providing feedback to the AC adapter, controlling the adapter output voltage.

Abstract: A fill block for injection of fluid through a hinged lid is improved by making the fluid pathway therethrough of a constant cross-sectional area, and by providing one or more rounded surfaces to reduce or eliminate impact and contact with surrounding structures when the lid is open and closed. Using a more durable and flexible material for the fill block and insert sheet increases the lifetime of both components and reduces or eliminates the tendency of these components to stress crack. Polycarbonate is one example of such durable and flexible material.

Abstract: A feedback-controlled battery charger circuit (500) provides, alternatively, constant current and constant voltage to a battery (328) being charged. Current and voltage at the charger output (326) are sensed in sensing elements (308) and compared to preset reference values from reference generators for current (330) and voltage (332), thus generating error signals for both current and voltage. These error signals are amplified in separate amplifiers (530, 534); then, depending on battery voltage, one of the amplified error signals is automatically selected by a signal selector (540). The selected error signal is applied to a single compensation amplifier (554) with reactive feedback loop (552, 556); the output of the compensation amplifier with feedback (504) then controls the output current or voltage of the output stage (306). This output stage is a voltage controlled current source.

Abstract: A paintball gun utilizing the Coanda effect in firing and/or loading paintballs. A Coanda chamber located in the bolt, feed tube, or barrel propels, loads, or spins a paintball. The Coanda chambers, which can be used in any combination include a port for receiving air, an inner cell, an outer cell and an annular ring defining a passageway between the cells. The chamber located in the bolt for propelling the ball includes walls in the outer cell. The air follows the sloped walls and hits the ball at its periphery, eliminating distortion and breakage of the ball. The chamber located in the feed tube forces the ball into the barrel and creates a vacuum to eliminate the ball blowing back up the feed tube. The annular ring in the chamber in the barrel is partially blocked, directing the air to put a spin on the ball.

Abstract: Disclosed is a variant of ultra-wide band (UWB) radar known as micropower impulse radar (MIR) combined with advanced signal processing techniques to provide a new type of medical imaging technology including frequency spectrum analysis and modern statistical filtering techniques to search for, acquire, track, or interrogate physiological data. Range gate settings are controlled to depths of interest within a patient and those settings are dynamically adjusted to optimize the physiological signals desired.

Abstract: Disclosed is an article of manufacture useful in a variant of ultra-wide band (UWB) radar known as micropower impulse radar (MIR) that is combined with advanced signal processing techniques to provide a new type of medical imaging technology including frequency spectrum analysis and modern statistical filtering techniques to search for, acquire, track, and interrogate physiological data. The article of manufacture can allow range gate settings to be controlled to depths of interest within a patient and those settings are dynamically adjusted to optimize the physiological signals desired.

Abstract: A diagnostic system combines an electronic device with a plurality of status indicators that are visible to a user. A plurality of status indicators are arranged in a map representative of the physical location of components within the electronic device.