Abstract: A dispenser includes an upper member having a slot and a lower member attached to the upper member thereby forming a housing, the lower member having an outer surface; a stack of sheets assembled in a fan-fold configuration disposed in the housing; and a polymeric holding film having a first surface attached to the outer surface of the lower member. The holding film having a flexural modulus less than about 50 MPa, as measured according to ASTMD790 standard, and a roughness parameter, Ra of less than about 1 micrometer, as calculated according to ASME B46.1 standard.

Abstract: An abrasive particle includes a substantially spheroid metal containing matrix having a circumference and a super abrasive material having an average diameter of less than about 8 micrometer at least partially embedded the circumference of the metal containing matrix. The abrasive particle having an average diameter of less than about 200 micrometer.

Abstract: A bend radius control member for controlling the bend radius of an optical fiber cable including a deformation resistant heat shrunk outer jacket wrapped around the optical fiber cable. The heat shrunk outer jacket has a desired bend radius curvature.

Abstract: A tubular cover member (2) for covering an article (5) is folded longitudinally in a corrugated form and covers the periphery of a cylindrical support (1) in an expanded condition. The tubular cover member (2) has an unfolded length exceeding the length of the cylindrical support (1), and an unexpanded inner diameter approximately equal to or smaller than the outer diameter of the article (5). The tubular cover member (2) is composed of a room temperature recoverable material, such that the tubular cover member (2) shrinks to cover the article (5) when the support (1) is unwrapped and withdrawn from inside the tubular cover member (2).

Abstract: An image retaining card is disclosed. An image retaining card in accordance with the present invention may be utilized as an identification card, a driver's license, a passport, and the like. An image retaining card in accordance with the present invention comprises a substrate structure, a cover, and an image receptive material disposed between the substrate structure and the cover. The substrate structure comprises a substrate layer and a substrate tie layer.

Abstract: A breathable moisture barrier suitable for use in enclosing flexible electrodes, foam substrate and other electrical components within a substantially liquid impervious environment without significantly impairing the ability of electrical sensors to accurately measure temperature and humidity variations within the surrounding environment such as the seating compartment of an automobile. It is further disclosed that a breathable polymeric material having a sufficiently high moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) will permit water vapor to be transported across the barrier and quickly reach equilibrium within the enclosed seat sensor mat assembly and to allow the humidity compensation of the occupant sensing system to function correctly.

Abstract: A three dimensional optical circuit featuring an optical manifold for organizing, guiding and protecting individual optical fibers is shown. One aspect of the present invention is a three dimensional manifold which may be constructed using a rapid prototyping process such as, but not limited to, stereolithography (“SLA”), fused deposition modeling (“FDM”), selective laser sintering (“SLS”), and the like. The manifold has a number of input openings in a first ordered arrangement at one end connected by passageways to a number of output openings in a second ordered arrangement at the opposite end. A plurality of optical fibers may be directed through the passageways of the manifold to produce a three dimensional optical circuit such as a shuffle. Moreover, the optical manifold may be used in conjunction with a number of connections or terminations to form a various optical modules. These modules may be configured for rack mounting within enclosures for electrical components.

Abstract: A three dimensional optical circuit featuring an optical manifold for organizing, guiding and protecting individual optical fibers is shown. One aspect of the present invention is a three dimensional manifold which may be constructed using a rapid prototyping process such as, but not limited to, stereolithography (“SLA”), fused deposition modeling (“FDM”), selective laser sintering (“SLS”), and the like. The manifold has a number of input openings in a first ordered arrangement at one end connected by passageways to a number of output openings in a second ordered arrangement at the opposite end. A plurality of optical fibers may be directed through the passageways of the manifold to produce a three dimensional optical circuit such as a shuffle. Moreover, the optical manifold may be used in conjunction with a number of connections or terminations to form a various optical modules. These modules may be configured for rack mounting within enclosures for electrical components.

Abstract: A cold shrink article including a fluoroelastomer composition comprising a first fluoroterpolymer having a weight average molecular weight centered from about 107 to about 108. A second fluoroterpolymer included in the fluoroelastomer composition has a weight average molecular weight centered at 104. The first fluoroterpolymer combines with the second fluoroterpolymer to provide a mixed terpolymer. Other components of the fluoroelastomer composition include a processing aid, a filler, an oil, and a curative. The fluoroelastomer composition upon curing at an elevated temperature provides the cold shrink article that has a permanent set value of 21% or less.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable has one or more optical fibers, an inner tube surrounding the optical fibers, a strength member, an inner jacket surrounding the inner tube and strength member, and an outer jacket surrounding the inner jacket without being adhered to the inner jacket such that the outer jacket is easily strippable from the inner jacket. The inner jacket is constructed of a flexible, flame resistant material such as braided glass fibers, while the outer jacket may be constructed of a stiffer, flame retardant material such as polyvinyl chloride.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector system for connecting at least one optical fiber cable mounted near the edge of a planar substrate to a backplane, each optical fiber cable including a plurality of optical fibers and a terminating ferrule, the longitudinal orientation of the optical fibers within the terminating ferrule defining a longitudinal axis and a forward direction, the ferrule having a first longitudinal range of motion x1 and a ferrule spring element having a longitudinal ferrule spring force fn,. The optical connector system includes a substrate housing assembly and a backplane housing assembly. The substrate housing assembly is designed to be mounted on the planar substrate and includes at least one ferrule receiving cavity for receiving the optical fiber ferrule, and a substrate housing assembly spring.

Abstract: A cable connector allows the electrical contacts thereof to come into elastic contact with a ground plate when the cable connector connecting with a shielded cable is fit-connected to a PCB connector through the ground plate. The contact effectiveness of the electrical contacts is improved so that a shield-ground path from the shielded cable to the ground plate has a low impedance. The connector is provided with electrical contacts which are composed of generally U-like bent spring plates. Each spring plate is supported at one end thereof on the shield shell, and comes into elastic contact with the ground plate when the cable connector is fitted into the mating connector.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to a carrier for use with an electrical connector assembly. The carrier comprises a housing, means for managing and securing terminated cable assemblies to the carrier, such as a combination of a clip and a cross-clip, and means for fastening a header onto the housing. The carrier provides controlled impedance and allows for quick and easy access to the header and the terminated cable assemblies in the event that replacement is necessary.

Abstract: An article for dissipating accumulated static charges from a substantially insulated surface. The article includes a single layer elongate conductor, having opposing ends, and at least one fastener located to join the opposing ends together to provide a continuous conductive loop in contact with the substantially insulated surface. The fastener further provides electrical connection to a ground cord for removal of accumulated static charge from the substantially insulated surface. A fastener may be either electrically conductive or electrically insulating provided it facilitates contact between the elongate conductor and a conductive portion of a ground cord.

Abstract: Photocurable compositions and process for providing form-in-place gaskets using automated placement followed by photocuring of a pattern of a non-silicone composition comprising a liquid polyolefin oligomer, a reactive diluent, and a curative. The form-in-place gasket, after curing, has a level of total outgassing components of about 10 &mgr;g/g to about 45 &mgr;g/g. The curative responds to actinic radiation and heat, and may contain a photoinitiator. Optionally a photocurable, form-in-place gasket according to the present invention further comprises a thixotropic filler in an amount from about 8.0 wt. % to about 12.0 wt. %, and preferably comprises a fumed silica.

Abstract: A three dimensional optical circuit featuring an optical manifold for organizing, guiding and protecting individual optical fibers is shown. One aspect of the present invention is a three dimensional manifold which may be constructed using a rapid prototyping process such as, but not limited to, stereolithography (“SLA”), fused deposition modeling (“FDM”), selective laser sintering (“SLS”), and the like. The manifold has a number of input openings in a first ordered arrangement at one end connected by passageways to a number of output openings in a second ordered arrangement at the opposite end. A plurality of optical fibers may be directed through the passageways of the manifold to produce a three dimensional optical circuit such as a shuffle. Moreover, the optical manifold may be used in conjunction with a number of connections or terminations to form a various optical modules. These modules may be configured for rack mounting within enclosures for electrical components.

Abstract: (57) Abstract: A card reader (10, 20, 110. 120, 210) for receiving a smart card (12) having leading and trailing edges joined by sides and laterally and longitudinally spaced card contacts (14) on a contact surface is disclosed. The card reader (10, 20, 110,210, 310)includes a frame (30, 32. 130, 132, 230), a plurality of reader contacts (22), an insertion indicator switch (18, 118) and a spring element (48). The frame provides an insertion opening (50, 150, 151) having opposite sides for slidably receiving such a smart card (12). The plurality of reader contacts (22) are for engaging the card contact (14). The insertion indicator switch (18, 118) is positioned and configured on the reader (10, 20, 110, 120, 210) to establish when the card (12) is positioned such that the card contacts (14) and reader contacts (22) are engaged. The spring element (48) engages a side of such a card to urge the card against the opposite side of the opening (50, 150, 151).

Abstract: The present invention provides for a compact integrated front projection display system. The system comprises a frame having first and second portions and a foldable arm having first and second ends. The second end of the arm is connected to the first portion of the frame. The arm is moveable between a storage position and a projection position. The system also includes a retractable projection screen disposed on the second portion of the frame and a projection head mounted on the first end of the moveable arm.