Abstract: A method of performing a selected task in a tank at least partially filled with an energetic substance includes, in part, configuring a mobile platform to be inherently safe by positioning spark-generating components in either or both of: (i) an inherently safe enclosure that prevents a spark occurring inside the inherently safe enclosure from passing to an exterior of the inherently safe enclosure, and (ii) a spark-neutralizing body formed of at least one non-flammable substance and positioned inside an enclosure, the spark-neutralizing body blocking direct contact between a spark from the enclosed spark-generating component and an energetic substance from occurring inside the at least one enclosure. The method also includes positioning at least one spark-generating component not inside any inherently safe enclosure that prevents a spark occurring inside the inherently safe enclosure from passing to an exterior of the inherently safe enclosure. The sparks are capable of igniting the energetic substances.

Abstract: A stand for an electronic point-of-sale terminal can include a moveable arm including a mounting plate at an upper end thereof and a moveable hinge at a lower end thereof, the moveable arm configured to move from a forward cantilevered position to a rearward cantilevered position over a check-out area associated with an electronic point-of-sale terminal, the mounting plate configured to moveably couple the moveable arm to an electronic display of the electronic point-of-sale terminal, the moveable hinge configured to rotate responsive to movement of the moveable arm, a base plate configured to maintain the electronic point-of-sale terminal in an upright position when the electronic display is moved between the forward cantilevered position and the rearward cantilevered position, and a moveable counterweight inside the base plate, and moveably coupled to the moveable hinge, to move from a first counterweight position inside the base plate when the moveable arm is in the forward cantilevered position to a secon

Abstract: A light-emitting device is provided. The light-emitting device comprises a substrate and a light-emitting element. The substrate comprises a first variable resistor, a second variable resistor, an insulation portion and a carrier. The insulation portion is located between the first variable resistor and the second variable resistor. The carrier is surrounded by the insulation portion, and the light-emitting element is disposed on the carrier. The first variable resistor, the second variable resistor and the insulation portion respectively penetrate the substrate.

Abstract: A display screen assembly is provided. The display screen defines a channel for allowing selective engagement of the display screen. A mount assembly is provided and includes a base for supporting the display screen assembly about a support surface, and a locking assembly that selectively engages the channel to thereby lock the mount assembly to the display screen.

Abstract: A cover configured to overlie a touch screen of an electronic device the cover including an output portion configured to enable content presented on the touch screen to be visible to a user through the cover; and the cover including a plurality of distinct input portions each sharing a physical characteristic that demarcates each of the plurality of distinct input portions as an input portion, wherein each of the plurality of distinct input portions is configured to enable one of a plurality of touch sensitive areas of the touch screen to be actuated.

Abstract: A torsion adjusting structure, which is installed on a shaft and a carrying member pivoted on the shaft, includes a gear, a pair of friction washers, and a linkage assembly. The shaft passes through the gear and the friction washers respectively abutted on two opposite surfaces of the gear. The linkage assembly installed on the carrying member has an engaging portion. The linkage assembly is adjusted between an engaging position and a separating position. When the linkage assembly is at the engaging position, the engaging portion engages with the gear for enabling rotation of the carrying member to rotate the gear to rub the friction washers, thereby providing the carrying member with an additional torsion. When the linkage assembly is at the separating position, the engaging portion separates from the gear for maintaining the relative position between the gear and the friction washers.

Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of thermal interface material assemblies. In one exemplary embodiment, a thermal interface material assembly generally includes a thermal interface material having a first side and a second side and a metallization layer having a layer thickness of about 0.0005 inches or less. The metallization layer is disposed along at least a portion of the first side of the thermal interface material.

Abstract: A computer, such as a portable computer, can include a removable interface module. The module can contain a device having a computer interface. The device can be a radio or a fiber optic communications device, for example. The use of such a module can facilitate repair and reconfiguration of the portable computer in the field. Such computers can be used by military personnel, police, emergency medical personnel, fire fighters, and the like.

Abstract: An exemplary flat panel display (2) includes a housing (251 and 255) with a pair of joint members (256 and 257), a display panel (253) accommodating in the housing, a base (21) with a supporting member (210), and a pivot mechanism (23) connecting the supporting member and the joint members. The joint members are integrally formed with the housing, whereby the display panel is pivotable relative to the base. With this configuration, the integrated joint members provide the flat panel display with a simple structure, relatively easy assembly, and reduced cost.