Abstract: A first switch for connection in a first circuit path between a PV panel string and an inverter in a power system, and a second switch for connection in a second circuit path across an output of the PV panel string, are normally closed and open, respectively, during non-fault operation of the power system. Both series and parallel arc faults in the power system can be extinguished by further control of the switches. Arc fault detection could be based on probabilistic frequency analysis of current or power flow measurements in the PV panel string, current or power imbalance, interruption in communications with the PV panels, or combinations of these techniques.

Abstract: Partially reduces performance or features of a user's electronic device if the user does not comply with an agreement. An agreement may specify tasks or activities to be performed, such as homework or chores, or required results such as grades. Partial throttling of the device when the user is not in compliance with the agreement may include for example disabling a subset of the apps or services on the device, slowing down the device or selected applications, denying access to selected information sources, limiting audio volume or display resolution, or limiting time on activities such as web browsing. The device may remain usable, but with reduced features or performance. Throttling actions may also be based on location, schedule, or environmental conditions. The system may reward compliance with the agreement by increasing performance, by re-enabling previously disabled applications, or by providing direct rewards such as money or credits.

Abstract: A bathtub with a limited rectangular footprint and an optimized floor space is formed with a substantially planar base with a length and width that define the limited rectangular footprint and a front wall, a back wall, a first side wall and a second side wall integral with and extending substantially vertically upwards from the substantially planar base. Each of the front, back, first side wall and second side wall have minimal wall thicknesses to define the optimized floor space and the front wall has a substantially planar upper apron deck that extends inwardly from an outer substantially vertical front wall surface for a fixed amount in a substantially parallel relation to the substantially planar base.

Abstract: An air extractor grill for a vehicle may include a housing fixedly mounted at a portion on the vehicle separating inside and outside spaces of the vehicle and provided with through holes having a plurality of grills, an outer cover coupled with one surface of an outside of the housing and having an opened inner space provided with a plurality of outer barrier ribs, and a plurality of valves including upper portions fitted between the housing and the outer cover to be closely disposed to the housing to seal the through holes when the outer cover is connected with the housing, the plurality of valves being operated to open the through holes while lower portions of the plurality of valves rotate toward the outer cover based on the fixed upper portions when air inside the vehicle needs to be discharged to the outside of the vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus having a digitally controlled timing adjustment circuit configured to receive a first clock and a second clock and output a third clock and a fourth clock in accordance with a noise cancellation signal and a gain control signal, an analog phase detector configured to receive the third clock and the fourth clock and output an analog timing error signal, a filtering circuit configure to receive the analog timing error signal and output an oscillator control signal, a controllable oscillator configured to receive the oscillator control signal and output a fifth clock, a clock divider configured to receive the fifth clock and output the second clock in accordance with a division factor, a modulator configured to receive a clock multiplication factor and output the division factor and the noise cancellation signal, wherein a mean value of the division factor is equal to the clock multiplication factor, a digital phase detector configured to receive the third clock and the fourth clock and output a dig

Abstract: A printer/encoder system is provided for mounting to a mobile unit, such as a forklift-type vehicle. The printer/encoder system is adapted for printing and encoding one or more media units that may be stored in a media supply assembly of the printer/encoder system. The printer/encoder system may be mounted to the mobile unit using a mobile unit mounting assembly having a shock resistance system for protecting at least portions of the printer/encoder system from mechanical shocks or vibrations that are commonly associated with mobile unit movement. The printer/encoder system may include an encoder assembly structured to encode a transponder, such as a radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder, on a media unit. The printer/encoder system may include an encoder assembly having a modular design.

Abstract: A connection structure for a laser and a laser assembly are provided. The connection structure for a laser includes a first insulation substrate, where the first insulation substrate includes a conductive path separately on an upper surface and a lower surface thereof. A second insulation substrate is disposed on the upper surface of the first insulation substrate. An upper surface of the second insulation substrate includes a conductive path. The conductive path on the upper surface of the second insulation substrate is electrically connected to the conductive path on the lower surface of the first insulation substrate via a through-hole. The connection structure for a laser and the laser assembly in the present disclosure are configured to supplying power to a laser.

Abstract: A reversible makeup brush holder includes a base body for receiving water. The middle of the base body is connected with a support part. The insertion seat includes a disc body having an accommodation hole. Upper and lower surfaces of the disc body are provided with a rotary shaft, respectively. The rotary shaft is pivoted to the support part. Through the aforesaid design, a makeup brush can be inserted into the insertion hole. The insertion seat can be lifted and overturned, so that the water remaining in the bristles of the makeup brush can drip down rapidly on the base body. The user can clean the makeup brush holder conveniently.

Abstract: Provided is an air ventilating and sterilizing apparatus made of copper plates. The apparatus has a plurality of copper plates to form a plurality air passages for inflowing air, and another plurality of air passages for outflowing air, through which the air flows out and in, and heat is exchanged and air is sterilized while the air flows through the air passages defined by the copper plates each having protruded areas to enlarge the entire surfaces of the plate in contact with the air to maximize the heat exchanging and sterilizing effects of the apparatus.

Abstract: An occupant transfer apparatus includes: guide rails arranged substantially along an up-down direction between a seat and a door; a slide unit raisable and lowerable along the guide rails; and a transfer board foldably supported by the slide unit. A long elastic member connects a floor panel and the slide unit, and elastic force of the elastic member biases the slide unit upward. By balancing the elastic force of the elastic member with the weight of an assisted person, the assisted person sitting on the transfer board can be raised and lowered with very small force. Moreover, because there is no need for a special drive source, the structure can be realized at low cost, and also be made compact. This prevents the structure from narrowing a vehicle-compartment space and obstructing an able-bodied person getting in and out of a vehicle.

Abstract: A gunsmithing block is disclosed. The gunsmithing block has a first end for interfacing with a vice, and a second end shaped to interface with an upper receiver assembly of a firearm, the upper receiver assembly having an upper receiver, a bolt carrier without a bolt, and a barrel extension. The second end has an upper receiver mating portion shaped to interface with an interior region of the upper receiver and an interior region of the barrel extension. Methods of using and making a gunsmithing block are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for generating a current adapted to a parameter setting circuit is provided. The parameter setting circuit is coupled to an external setting impedor. The external setting impedor is coupled to an external voltage and outputs a first current. The method for generating the current includes the following steps. A reference voltage and an end voltage of a reference resistor are compared to get a comparison result. The end voltage is adjusted according to a comparison result. A setting parameter is obtained according to the adjusted end voltage. A setting current is generated according to a compensation current. The compensation current is related to a first current and the setting parameter. In addition, a parameter setting circuit of a power conversion apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are inhibitors of the ROMK (Kir1.1) channel. The compounds may be used as diuretic and/or natriuretic agents and for the therapy and prophylaxis of medical conditions including cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart failure and chronic kidney disease and conditions associated with excessive salt and water retention.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a silicon substrate with multiple layers formed on a front side and a backside, wherein at least a dielectric layer is formed on the backside of the silicon substrate; defining isolation regions and active regions at the front side of the silicon substrate, wherein the active regions are separated by the isolation regions; treating the multiple layers formed at the front side and the backside of the silicon substrate, so as to remain the dielectric layer as an outermost layer exposed at the backside of the silicon substrate; and depositing a polysilicon layer on the isolation regions and the active regions at the front side of the silicon substrate.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to improve machining speed by realizing both conductive properties and discharge performance with regard to an electrode wire for wire electric discharge machining, the electrode wire being obtained by plating a steel wire with a copper-zinc alloy. Another object is to suppress the occurrence of separation, cracking, and the like of plating in a wire-drawing step of an electrode wire. An electrode wire for wire electric discharge machining of the present invention includes a steel wire (11) serving as a core wire, and a plating layer (12) that covers the steel wire and that is composed of a copper-zinc alloy, in which an average zinc concentration of the plating layer is 60% to 75% by mass, a conductivity of the plating layer is 10% to 20% IACS, and a wire diameter is 30 to 200 ?m.

Abstract: A cleaning device is provided with at least removable lamp console. When the lamp console is attached, the device can be used as a floor or desk lamp to illuminate a room and/or a table-top. The lamp console is removable to enable the device and/or lamp console to be used as a cleaner to clean a floor or other cleaning surface. Each lamp console is provided with a coupling mechanism that enables selective and electro-mechanical communication with a coupling mechanism of a cleaning device. This coupling enables interchangeability of various lamp consoles. Embodiments provide for a lamp console that acts as a handle-extension. Further embodiments provide for a second illumination display disposed on a portion of the cleaning device.

Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing a substrate having a logic region and high-voltage (HV) region; forming a first gate structure on the logic region and a second gate structure on the HV region; forming an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer around the first gate structure and the second gate structure; forming a patterned hard mask on the HV region; and transforming the first gate structure into a metal gate.

Abstract: A proximity based ad-hoc messaging, alerting, and tracking system can be employed to quickly and efficiently propagate alerts when a child or other individual becomes lost. Various types of alerts can be provided to facilitate locating a lost individual even in scenarios where a network connection or GPS is not available. The system can also be employed to track the presence of an individual after traveling in a vehicle to enable detecting when the individual has been separated from all guardians such as would be the case when the individual is left in the vehicle.

Abstract: A surface-coated boron nitride sintered body tool is provided, in which at least a cutting edge portion includes a cubic boron nitride sintered body and a coating film formed on a surface of the cubic boron nitride sintered body. The coating film includes an A layer and a B layer. The A layer is formed of columnar crystals each having a particle size of 10 nm or more and 400 nm or less. The B layer is formed of columnar crystals each having a particle size of 5 nm or more and 70 nm or less. The B layer is formed by alternately stacking two or more compound layers having different compositions. The compound layers each have a thickness of 0.5 nm or more and 300 nm or less.