Abstract: An optoelectric module includes a cylindrical ferrule defining an optical axis and having a first end constructed to receive an optical fiber aligned along the optical axis. An optical element, including a lens, is engaged in the ferrule between the first and second ends and positioned to convey light along the optical axis. The second end of the ferrule is closed by a base. An optical component is mounted on the base so that light is directed through the lens from the optical component to the optical fiber or from the optical fiber to the optical component. Either a laser driver or an amplifier is mounted on the base and electrically connected to the optical component and external connections are made to the laser driver or the amplifier by electrical traces on a surface of the base, vias through the base, or flex leads mounted on the base.

Abstract: Optical alignment apparatus includes a first element mounting a first lens and a light source and a second element mounting a second lens and a light receiving structure. The first lens is placed a first distance from the light source and is constructed to collimate light received from the light source. The first and second elements are mounted relative to each other to position the second lens a third distance from the first lens and to receive the collimated light from the first lens. The second lens is positioned a second distance from the light receiving structure to focus the collimated light on the light receiving structure. The first and second lens are constructed so that the first and second distances are dependent upon each other and the third distance is independent of the first and second distances.

Abstract: A penile constriction ring and pump assembly wherein an inner tube is provided with a gap or groove at about 270° about a circular opening; or wherein an inner tube is provided with protrusions at about 120° and 60° about a circular central opening which protrude a distance into the circular central opening and when inflated with fluid apply pressure to the corpora cavernosa of the penis; means for automatically releasing the fluid from said inner tube responsive to a remote signal; and a method comprising pumping a pump to cause air under pressure to enter and inflate said inner tube until a firm, snug pressure is applied about the base of the penis; using an air evacuating pump to remove air from a cylindrical vacuum tube and thereby achieving an erection in said penis; and removing a cylindrical vacuum tube.

Abstract: A product dispensing and drainback fitting, for directing the flow of a liquid product from a container and minimizing the occurrence of double pour, having an outer wall for engagement with the neck of said container; an inner spout centrically positioned within said outer wall, a base extending between said wall and said spout and creating a circumscribing well, a longitudinal slot formed in said inner spout, said longitudinal slot beginning at a point about 30 mm to about 48 mm above said base and extending the remainder of the length of said spout; and drainback hole formed in said base and aligned with said longitudinal slot, said drainback hole having an area of about 10 mm2 to about 20 mm2.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a vertical cavity surface emitting laser comprising the steps of epitaxially growing a first DBR positioned on a substrate wherein the first DBR is epitaxially grown using MOCVD. The substrate is orientated in an off-axis crystallographic direction which increases the radiative efficiency. A first cladding layer is positioned on the first DBR and an active region is epitaxially grown on the first cladding layer wherein the active region is epitaxially grown using plasma assisted MBE. A second DBR is epitaxially grown on the second cladding layer wherein the second DBR is epitaxially grown using MOCVD. The active region is epitaxially grown using plasma assisted MBE to increase the mole fraction of nitrogen (N) incorporation. The DBR's are grown using MOCVD to improve the electrical performance.

Abstract: A gas compression system including a body of fluid and a down pipe. A first end of the down pipe is positioned to receive a fluid from a source above a surface of the body of fluid and a second end is positioned at a lower level of the body of fluid. A gas inlet is coupled to the down pipe, above the surface of the body of fluid for mixing a gas to be compressed with the fluid from the source to form a mixture. A chamber is positioned at the lower level of the body of fluid and coupled to the second end of the down pipe for receiving the mixture and collecting a compressed gas therefrom. A conduit is coupled to the chamber for transferring the compressed gas therefrom.

Abstract: A clamping sander for receiving and holding a sheet of sandpaper, including a chassis plate having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a clamp plate having an upper surface and a lower surface. The clamp plate is coupled to the chassis plate and movable between a released position, spaced from the chassis plate, and a clamped position with the lower surface engaging the upper surface of the chassis plate. A clamping mechanism is carried by the chassis plate and the clamp plate for moving the clamp plate between the released position and the clamped position.

Abstract: A medication timing device including a base carrying a circuit with a timing device, a switch for activating the timing device, a signal device activated by the timing device, and a battery coupled to the timing device and the signal device, and a top coupled to the base and covering the circuit. The top is moveable between a normal expanded position and a compressed position in which the switch is tripped. A fastening element fastens the base to a medication container.

Abstract: Micro magnetic position sensor apparatus includes a magnet for producing a magnetic field, a fixed contact, and a cantilever having magnetic material positioned therein to produce a torque on the cantilever in the magnetic field, the torque tending to align the cantilever with magnetic field lines in the magnetic field. The cantilever is mounted to provide it with a first position in electrical connection with the fixed contact and a second position in electrical disconnect with the fixed contact. The cantilever is further mounted so as to be normally in one of the first and second positions and movable to the other of the first and second positions when the magnetic field lines in the magnetic field are altered relative to the cantilever by proximity of an external object.

Abstract: A system and method for Web page development, deployment, download, and execution include and utilize a Web page development computer (110), a server computer (140), and a client computer (170). Development computer initializes (301) a page development tool which a developer uses to create a Web page document by placing components (320) on a Web page (220), whereupon the tool incorporates (324) executable code into the Web page document. Server computer stores the Web page document and, upon client computer request, retrieves (714) and sends (716) the Web page document to client computer. Client computer receives the Web page document and displays the corresponding Web page. If the Web page includes a database-related component, client computer requests (1030) data from server computer. After receiving (1032) the corresponding data, the data is displayed (1032) within the database-related component, and state variables are stored (1034) for later use.

Abstract: A long-wavelength VCSEL, and method of fabrication, includes a long-wavelength active region epitaxially grown on a compatible substrate with a high heat conductivity DBR mirror stack metamorphically grown on the active region. A supporting substrate is bonded to the DBR mirror stack and the compatible substrate is removed. A second mirror stack, either a DBR or a dielectric mirror stack, is formed on the opposite surface of the active region. Preferably, an InP based active region is grown on an InP based substrate and an AlAs/GaAs based metamorphic DBR mirror stack is metamorphically grown on the active region. The supporting substrate may be either an InP based substrate bonded to the active region or a layer of plated metal, such as copper, silver, gold, nickel, aluminum, etc.

Abstract: A bag holder includes a handle having ends and a bag catch having ends. The ends of the bag catch are attached to the ends of the handle. The handle and the catch define an opening of the bag holder, and the handle is severed between its ends defining opposing free ends and an end gap therebetween.

Abstract: A three terminal edge illuminated epilayer waveguide phototransistor including a subcollector layer formed of an epitaxially grown quaternary semiconductor material, such as heavily doped InGaAsP. A collector region of undoped InGaAs is epitaxially grown on the subcollector layer. A base region, including a heavily doped InGaAs base layer and a very thin undoped InGaAs spacer layer, is epitaxially grown on the collector layer. An emitter region, including a doped InGaAsP layer, a doped InP layer, and a heavily doped InGaAs emitter contact layer, is epitaxially grown on the base layer. The various layers and regions are formed so as to define an edge-illuminated facet for receiving incident light.