Abstract: A light apparatus includes an optical member, composed of an elastically deformable material, having a reflective surface to reflect light. The optical member moveable between a first state in which the reflective surface has a first structural shape, and a plurality of second states in which the reflective surface has a second structural shape different than the first structural shape. Elastically deformable position adjustment members are operable to move the optical member between the first state and the plurality of second states. The elastically deformable position adjustment members have one or more photochromatic regions that are moveable in response to exposure to UV light. Light sources are operable to selectively emit illuminating UV light in a direction that contacts the one or more photochromatic regions to thereby adjust an orientation of the optical member in a manner which changes a direction of light reflected by the optical member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fixture or device which is particularly adapted for installation within the interior of a general aviation aircraft, such as a small private jet, prop-driven plane, helicopter, spacecraft, or other aviation vehicle. A plurality of UV-C lamps, typically LEDs are disposed within the fixture and project the radiance therefrom into the cabin, as well as control electronics to ensure safe emission limits by the LED. A temperature sensor minimizes LED burnout.

Abstract: A liquid material discharge device includes: a valve stem having a valve element provided at a tip portion, and a contact portion; a liquid chamber in which the valve element moves forward and backward; a nozzle communicating with the liquid chamber; a valve seat having a hole via which the liquid chamber and the nozzle communicate with each other; an arm that is in separable contact with the valve stem; and a valve driving device configured to move the valve element forward to and backward from the valve seat by causing the arm to pivot. The liquid material discharge device further includes a coupling device that couples the valve stem with the arm, wherein the coupling device includes a pressing portion that presses the contact portion against the arm.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the EMID2 protein or its EMI domain or a nucleic acid coding thereof for use for the treatment of a tumor or for the treatment or prevention of metastasis. Compositions, vectors and formulations for the administration of EMID2 or its EMI domain or a nucleic acid coding thereof for the above mentioned uses are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus and methods for a power electronics assembly that includes a cold plate assembly and one or more power device assemblies. The cold plate assembly has a manifold having a heat sink cavity in a first surface and a heat sink that includes one or more substrate cavities. The heat sink is positioned in the heat sink cavity. The one or more power device assemblies are positioned within the one or more substrate cavities. Each power device assembly includes an S-cell, a power device, and a direct bonded metal substrate bonded to the S-Cell. The S-cell includes a base layer constructed at least of graphite or a graphite-composite, a conductive layer at least partially surrounding the base layer, and a power device cavity. The power device is positioned in the power device cavity and is electrically coupled to the conductive layer.

Abstract: An artificial muscle includes a housing including an electrode region and an expandable fluid region; an electrode pair positioned in the electrode region of the housing, the electrode pair comprising a first electrode positioned adjacent a first surface of the housing and a second electrode positioned adjacent a second surface of the housing, the first electrode and the second electrode each having a first end proximate the expandable fluid region and a second end opposite the expandable fluid region; a dielectric fluid housed within the housing; and a clamping device applying a force against the first electrode and the second electrode at the second end of the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the electrode pair is actuatable between a non-actuated state and an actuated state such that actuation from the non-actuated state to the actuated state directs the dielectric fluid into the expandable fluid region.

Abstract: A resin composition containing, per 100 parts by mass of a thermoplastic resin, 0.1 to 10.0 parts by mass of a carbon nanotube, and 10 to 100 parts by mass of a glass fiber, with a mass proportion of the carbon nanotube and the glass fiber (carbon nanotube/glass fiber) being 0.01 to 0.30.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for reducing greenhouse gas emission in a vessel cooperated with exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), and a vessel including the same, in which NOx generation is reduced, which is the original purpose of EGR, while maintaining existing EGR, SOx as well as CO2, which is the representative greenhouse gas, are absorbed and converted into materials that do not affect environments, and the materials are discharged or stored as useful materials, thereby preventing corrosion of an engine and improving combustion efficiency.

Abstract: Low friction and low traction lubricant compositions that are particularly useful in dry clutch motorcycles and processes for making same. In some embodiments, a lubricant composition can include: an oil base stock consisting essentially of at least one monoester, wherein a concentration of the at least one monoester is about 70.00 to about 90.00 mass %; about 0.20 to about 1.50 mass % of at least one antiwear additive; about 0.10 to about 1.00 mass % of at least one friction modifier; about 1.00 to about 4.00 mass % of at least one dispersant; less than about 0.5 mass % of phosphorus; less than about 0.1 mass % of sulfur; and less than about 0.5 mass % of ash. The lubricant composition can have a traction coefficient that is greater than about 0.010 and less than about 0.023 and an average friction coefficient that is greater than about 0.01 and about less than about 0.10.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic device that includes a waveguide, a plurality of transceiving portions over the waveguide, and a cavity between the waveguide and the transceiving portions and connecting the waveguide with the transceiving portions. The cavity is configured for resonating of an electromagnetic wave from the waveguide or the transceiving portions.

Abstract: A passive thermal regulation system includes a substrate and a coating. The coating is positioned to encapsulate at least a portion of the substrate. The coating includes a first hydrogel layer and a second hydrogel layer. The first hydrogel layer has a plurality of carbon materials configured to absorb a solar radiation. The second hydrogel layer includes a hydrogel that is different from the first hydrogel layer. The coating, at a first temperature, causes the passive thermal regulation system to passively switch from a solar reflective state to solar absorber state to permit the plurality of carbon materials to absorb the solar radiation. At a second temperature, the coating causes the system to passively switch from the solar absorber state to the solar reflective state where the hydrogel of the second hydrogel layer inhibits the solar radiation from absorption. The second temperature is greater than the first temperature.

Abstract: A method for processing a substrate that includes: applying, at an ionizer, a drive pulse train to an ion source to ionize a gas cluster beam and transfer the drive pulse train to the gas cluster beam; measuring, at a detector exposed to the gas cluster beam, a beam current synchronously with the drive pulse train; obtaining time-of-flight information of the clusters and the monomers in the gas cluster beam based on the beam current and the drive pulse train; determining size information relating to a size distribution of clusters and monomers in the gas cluster ion beam based on the time-of-flight information; adjusting a process parameter of the gas cluster beam based on the size information; and exposing the substrate to the gas cluster beam with the adjusted process parameter.

Abstract: A fuel cell catalyst for oxygen reduction reactions including Pt—Ni—Cu nanoparticles supported on nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon (MPC) having enhanced activity and durability, and method of making said catalyst. The catalyst is synthesized by employing a solid state chemistry method, which involves thermally pretreating a N-doped MPC to remove moisture from the surface; impregnation of metal precursors on the N-doped MPC under vacuum condition; and reducing the metal precursors in a stream of CO and H2 gas mixture.

Abstract: A battery lockout device is provided. The battery lockout device may include a safety plug body adapted to engage a power port of the battery. The battery lockout device may further include a rotating member operatively connected to the safety plug body, the rotating member engaging a battery lip or battery lip housing. The rotating member, in a first rotated position, can be locked in the first rotated position preventing access to the power port of the battery and preventing removal of the safety body plug from the battery. To effectuate locking the rotating member in the first rotated position, a keyed lock can be used to maintain the first rotated position of the rotating member relative to the safety plug body and the battery/battery housing lip. In this way, no energy from the battery may be discharged until removal/disengagement of the battery lockout device.

Abstract: A method for monitoring operation of an archery bow includes attaching an apparatus to a bow cord. The apparatus includes a processor, a monitoring device electrically coupled with the processor, a wireless communication module electrically coupled with the processor, and a power supply electrically coupled with each of the processor and the wireless communication module. The method further includes detecting, by the monitoring device, a tension of the bow cord. The method also includes generating, by the processor and based upon the detected tension of the bow cord, data concerning tension of the bow cord. The method further includes wirelessly transmitting, by the wireless communication module, the data to a remote computing device. The method also includes receiving, by the remote computing device, the data. The method also includes presenting, by the remote computing device and based upon the data, information to a user reflecting the detected tension.

Abstract: A system and method controls a heat transfer system for palletized product. A controller and an array of sensors cooperate to control chillers and fans to efficiently change the temperature of product within the cases, while collecting and providing data regarding the efficacy and overall spatial profile of the freezing or other temperature-control operation. These data can be used to provide user feedback, optimize the temperature-control process, and ensure a desired performance of the system.

Abstract: To provide a plate material conveying system configured to load plate materials produced by a press work onto a tray at regular intervals, prior to a cleaning process. The plate material conveying system comprises: a feeding section 13 that feeds the plate materials produced by the press work at regular intervals; a storage section 14 that stores the plate materials conveyed sequentially from the feeding section 13; a loading section 15 that loads the plate materials stored in the storage section 14 on the tray opposing thereto at one time; and a discharging section 16 that conveys the tray from a site to be opposed to the storage section 14 to a predetermined site.

Abstract: An assembly for converting motion comprises a first arm rotatable at a first position about a first fixed pivot; a second arm rotatable at a first position about a second fixed pivot; a third arm linked at a first position to the second arm at a second position on the second arm, the third arm being linked at a second position to the first arm at a second position on the first arm; wherein one of the first and second positions on the third arm is moveable and the other of the first and second positions is fixed relative to the third arm; and a connecting arm extending between the first arm and the second arm, the connecting arm pivotably connected at a first position to a third position on the first arm and pivotably connected at a second position to the second position on the second arm.

Abstract: The present disclosure illustrates an energy-saving wind box, a cooling device and an energy-saving cooling system. A wind box body of the present disclosure is installed with slot plates and driving components to movably shield wind holes, wherein an outer surface of the wind box body has air outlets arranged horizontally in an upper row and a lower row, and the air outlets in the upper row are respectively opposite to the air outlets in the lower row. Each air outlet has a wind hole. The slot plates are respectively disposed in the wind holes. Each driving component is connected to two corresponding slot plates in the upper and lower rows which are arranged opposite to each other. The two slot plates are controlled by the driving component to pivot to close or open the corresponding two wind holes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted saccharides or glycosides and their use in drilling fluid compositions. The substituted saccharide or glycoside bears a substituent A, a substituent B and a substituent C, wherein the substituent A comprises in its structure a group the substituent B comprises in its structure a group and the substituent C comprises in its structure a unit —NH—R7—. The definition of each group is described in the description. The drilling fluid composition can show good temperature resistance, filtration loss reducing reduction property, pollution resistance, inhibition property, lubricating property or reservoir protection property, and has no biotoxicity.