Abstract: A method for making a sheet of light active material. A first substrate is provided having a transparent first conductive layer. A pattern of light active semiconductor elements are formed. The pattern of light active semiconductor elements may be formed using an electrostatic attraction and transferring process. The light active semiconductor elements have an n-side and a p-side. Each light active semiconductor element has either of the n-side or the p-side in electrical communication with the transparent conductive layer. A second substrate having a second conductive layer is provided. The second substrate is secured to the first substrate so that the other of said n-side or said p-side of each said light active semiconductor element in electrical communication with the second conductive layer. Thus, a solid-state sheet of light active material is formed.

Abstract: A method for repairing gas turbine engine airfoil parts. The dimensional differences between pre-repaired dimensions of a turbine engine airfoil part and desired post-repair dimensions of the turbine engine airfoil part are determined. A build-up thickness of coating material required to obtain the desired post-repair dimensions of the turbine engine airfoil part is determined. A high-density coating process, such as HVOF, is used to coat the turbine engine airfoil part with a coating material to the determined build-up thickness of coating material effective to obtain the desired post-repair dimensions after performing a sintering heat treatment and a hot isostatic pressing treatment, and, if performed, a re-application of a protective coating. The coating material comprises a metal alloy capable of forming a diffusion bond with the substrate of the turbine engine airfoil part.

Abstract: An antibacklashing fishing reel. A spool holds and releases a length of fishing line. An overrun condition of the fishing line being released from the spool is determined by a line motion sensor. The line motion sensor includes a rotatable member rotatable in response to movement of the fishing line during a cast and a sensor for sensing the rotation of the rotatable member. The sensor generates the line motion signal depending on the sensed rotation of the rotatable member. An electronically variable brake is controlled depending on the line motion signal for applying a variable braking force to resist rotation of the spool in response to the determined overrun condition of the fishing line being released from the spool. When the line motion signal indicates that the line is being played out from the spool slower than the spool is releasing it, an overrun condition is determined and the spool is braked to prevent the occurrence of a backlash.

Abstract: A method of forming an engine airfoil part. The attributes of a final workpiece product are selected. An appropriate substrate composition is determined depending on the selected attributes. A workpiece substrate is formed to near-finished dimensions. An appropriate coating material composition is determined depending on the selected attributes. The workpiece substrate is prepared for a high-density coating process. The high-density coating process, such as HVOF thermal spray, is performed to coat the workpiece substrate with the coating material. The coating material is built-up to a thickness effective to obtain desired finished dimensions after performing a hot isostatic pressing treatment. The appropriate hot isostatic pressing treatment parameters are determined. The hot isostatic pressing treatment is performed on the coated workpiece substrate to obtain a metal product having the desired finished dimensions and diffusion bonding between the coating material and the workpiece substrate.

Abstract: An antibacklashing fishing reel having an electronically variable brake for preventing backlash. A spool holds and releases a length of fishing line. An electronically variable brake is coupled with the spool for applying a variable braking force to resist rotation of the spool during casting to prevent the spool from overrunning the length of fishing line being released from the spool. An overrun status of the length of fishing line being released from the spool is determined, and a status signal dependent thereon is generated. A controller receives the status signal and controls the electronically variable brake to apply the variable braking force to resist rotation of the spool during casting so that a progressively greater braking force is applied when the overrun status indicates that the spool is overrunning the length of fishing line being released.

Abstract: A hand-held radio telephone for communication through an orbiting satellite is provided. An antenna assembly is fixed to the hand-held radio telephone and includes a radiation absorber defining an open curved shape in cross section, so as to define an open transmission area. An antenna is disposed adjacent to the open transmission area so that during use of the hand-held radio telephone some of the radiation signal emitted from the antenna is absorbed by the radiation absorber. The radiation signal that is not absorbed by the radiation absorber is transmitted through the open transmission area for reception by a remote receiver, such as an orbiting satellite. At least one parasitic radiation redirection element receives radiation emitted from the antenna. The radiation received by the parasitic radiation redirection element is directed toward the open transmission area, so as to extend a transmission range of the antenna assembly, and thus extend the transmission range of the hand-held radio telephone.

Abstract: A variable resistance device capable of utilizing a variable viscosity material, such as an electro-rheological fluid or a magneto-rheological fluid. In one embodiment, a moving member is provided having at least one projecting member for defining a flow path of the variable viscosity material, and for maintaining a precise gap distance between the moving member and other components of the variable resistance device. The moving member engages a shaft so that the moving member is rotatable by the shaft about the longitudinal axis of the shaft, and is also slidable on the shaft along the longitudinal axis. A controllable force dampener device is also provided. In one embodiment, a first expandable bellows and a second expandable is seperated by an ER fluid (or MR fluid) valve for controllably restricting the flow of the variable viscosity material between the first bellows and the second bellows to effect active force dampening.

Abstract: Shield apparatus for portable wireless telephones or personal communication apparatus includes electromagnetic radio frequency radiation absorption and blocking materials disposed about the antenna and any other electromagnetic transmitting portion of the wireless portable telephone or personal communication apparatus adjacent to, or in the direction of, the user of the wireless communication apparatus. The absorption and blocking or shield area absorbs and blocks the radiation and protects the user from the radiation, and metallic elements redirect the electromagnetic radiation away from the user and extend the transmission range of the communication apparatus.

Abstract: A holder for a coin cup. A loop strap member defines an opening to receive a coin cup. The loop strap member is effective for supporting the coin cup by demountably engaging with the peripheral surface of the coin cup. Gravity will then urge the coin cup into snug engagement with the loop strap member to be supported thereby. A shoulder strap member is fixed to the loop strap member so that the circumference of the loop strap member is bisected between its ends. In the preferred embodiment, the shoulder strap member is fixed to the loop strap member such that the circumference of the loop strap member is bisected in unequal lengths between the first end and the second end of the shoulder strap member. Thus, the center of support of the loop strap member by the shoulder strap member is offset from the center of gravity of the coin cup supported by the loop strap member and has a tendency to tip in a direction of the longer length of the bisected circumference of the loop strap.

Abstract: A printer for forming an image by image-wise exposure of a layer of chromogenic microcapsules. The observable image produced may have a three-dimensional topographical structure, such as to form the bumps of the Braille alphabet, or to replicate the surface variations and texture of brush strokes of a conventional painting. A digitized photographic image can be printed in full color, and the photographic image can be computer enhanced. A locally variable attractive field member having an operable surface receives an image in a layer of chromogenic microcapsules. An optomagnetic and/or optoelectric coating on the attractive field member receives light information and generates an attractive field to selectively apply and vary a respective local attractive field associated with discrete locations of the operable surface.

Abstract: A variable resistance exercise device provides a variable resisting force in response to a user applied force. The variable resistance exercise device includes at least one rotating force transmitting means for inputting a user applied force as a rotational force to be resisted, and at least one force transmission member for transmitting the user applied force. The user applied force is resisted by varying the viscosity of a viscosity variable fluid which surround plates rotated by the user applied force. Thus a braking force is applied to actively resist the user applied force. In accordance with the invention, a multi-configurable multi-programmable exercise device is provided which may be used in a variety of exercise modes to provide a resistive force to a user-applied force during a range of motion of a particular exercise. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a variable resistor resists a user-supplied force in one rotational direction only.

Abstract: An impact sensor for a motor vehicle has a plurality of sensing members disposed on a motor vehicle which are effective for sensing an impact with an obstacle and generating a signal in response thereto. The sensing members include a respective telescoping support member which is fixedly supportable by the motor vehicle and has a first telescope member and a second telescope member. The first telescope member is dimensioned and configured to slideably move relative to the second telescope member in a telescoping manner. A rigid member, which is supported by each of the telescoping support members, and which extends therefore from the vehicle, is effective for transferring a force of impact occurring between the rigid member and an obstacle to at least one of the sensing members. Thus, when an obstacle contacts with the rigid member, the rigid member deflects causing the telescoping support member of at least one of the sensing members to compress in response to the force of impact.

Abstract: A magnetically guidable intubation device including performing means for performing a medical procedure. A magnetically guidable member is connected with a device for performing a medical procedure within the body. The magnetically guidable intubation device is effective to be introduced into a patient's body and magnetically guided within the body by an externally applied magnetic field. A flexible retrieving member may be fixedly attached to the magnetically guidable member and is used for retrieving the magnetically guided member from the body. An external magnetic field is applied and is effective to guide the magnetically guidable member within the body to perform the medical procedure. The magnetically guidable member may include a core and a conductive winding wound around the core. A remotely controllable current source may be provided for applying an electric current to the winding which is effective to induce a magnetic field around the magnetically guidable member.

Abstract: An electrical cord connecting apparatus for maintaining the connection between a plug and socket. A plug of a portion of electrical cord is held at a first end of a supporting member and a socket of another portion of electrical cord is held at a second end of the supporting member. The supporting member is shaped such that the plug and socket are held at positions which are effective to hold the plug adjacent to the socket in an engaged position with the plug inserted in the socket. The plug end portion or the socket end portion of an electrical cord is clipped onto and retained at one end of the supporting member and the corresponding other of the plug end or the socket end portion of either the same electrical cord (when the device is used to facilitate handling of the electrical cord) or another electrical cord (when the device is used to maintain the effective coupling between the plug and socket) is clipped onto and retained by the other end of the supporting member.

Abstract: A radiation shielding apparatus for a radio transmitting device, such as a cellular phone. A radiation shield is disposed between a radiation component and a user to prevent unwanted exposure of the user to emanating radiation from the radiation emanating component. The cellular telephone radio transmitting device may be a hand-held cellular telephone, and the radiation emanating component may be an internal or external antenna or any other electromagnetic radiation source, such as a transmitter. The radiation shield can be retrofitted to an existing cellular telephone, or may be designed specific for different models of cellular phones. The radiation shield can absorb, block and/or reflect electromagnetic wave radiation to shield the user of such cellular telephones from unwanted and possibly harmful exposure to electromagnetic wave radiation.

Abstract: The present inventive building and the construction method thereof uses a joined-and-filled-in-situ casing system from which to provide the foundation, exterior walls and interior walls of a structure using materials that are high strength, extremely durable, highly insulating and fire-retardant. The present inventive building and the construction method thereof provides a solution to the excessive wastes generated during conventional construction methods by utilizing construction materials that are recycled by being shredded and used as insulating fill. The present inventive building and construction method thereof incorporates an improved electrical wiring system that is particularly suited to the above casing system. The inventive wiring system provides an improved gang-box and wire conduit means that is much easier to install than convention wiring methods. Live wires are encapsulated in a substantially fire-proof medium, and the location of wiring within walls is consistent and hence predictable.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided by which human and dolphin participants may actively progress towards a mutually understandable meaningful communication system. The apparatus includes a three dimensional grid matrix having X and Y electrode wires stacked on top of themselves to form the three dimensional grid. This three dimensional grid system is preferably enclosed in an electrical rheological fluid which is responsive to an electric potential applied across it. The three dimension grid matrix is driven so that selected pixels of the three dimensional grid are activated, and it is thus possible to memorialize or form a three dimensional image of an object or communicable symbols in the electrical rheological fluid.

Abstract: A tension responsive fishing apparatus is provided which includes a pole member having an interior. The interior of the pole member is filled with a variable viscosity fluid, such as, electrical rheological fluid, magnetic-powder dispersed fluid, or the like. A controlled potential may be applied to the variable viscosity fluid which causes the variable viscosity fluid to vary in viscosity dependent on the amount of potential applied thereacross. In other words, depending on the amount of potential applied to the variable viscosity fluid disposed in the interior of the pole member, the flexure of the pole member may be selectively varied from extremes of high flexibility to high rigidity. An improved reel member is provided which varies a resistance applied to a bobbin member which is effected to control the release of fishing line. The varying resistance is controlled in response to input signals inputted dependent on tension sensed in the fishing line and/or a value selected by a user.

Abstract: A memory aiding device for aiding in remembering a predetermined personal identification number. A substrate has sequence representing integers predisposed on it in rows and columns for representing a personal identification number. Each respective sequence representing integer is printed at a respective column and row intersection. A user definable location is designated at an intersection of a row and a column and designates a set of sequence representing integers. A set of marks is recorded on a sheet member. Each mark indicates a respective numeral of the personal identification number represented by a corresponding sequence representing integer. When the recorded sheet member is disposed under the substrate at the user defined location, the personal identification number represented by the corresponding sequence representing integers is perceived by perceiving the marks.