Abstract: An apparatus for preventing the removal of cassettes from an automated teller machine along their guide paths includes mountings and a plurality of retainers, each associated with its respective cassette. Each retainer is securable in an operational position on the mountings to extend into the guide path of its respective cassette to prevent removal of the cassette. Further, each retainer is movable from the operational position to allow removal of its respective cassette. The retainers may be removable from the mountings to allow removal of the cassette and lockable to the mountings. Two or more locking devices may be used in which the locks are operated separately or remotely. The retainer may be a suitably shaped elongate member such as a locking bar. Multiple bars can be used to retain a cassette. The retainers may guard the face of the cassette.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a heat pipe construction that includes a heat pipe with phase change media therein with a conductive composition molded about the heat pipe. The thermally conductive composition absorbs or reflects electro magnetic interference waves and prevents their transmission into and through the heat pipe to the electronic components being cooled by the heat pipe.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved electrolytic capacitor device and a method of constructing the same. The capacitor includes a central support post that is inserted into an arbor hole in the center of the active element. The present invention provides a capacitor post that has a core material of metal or thermally conductive polymer that has an outer protective layer formed thereon. The outer protective layer is net shape insert molded over the core using a thermally conductive, electrically insulative polymer material that protects the support core from interfering with the electrical operation of the capacitor while increasing the capacitor's ability to transfer waste heat from the active element to the exterior of the device. The outer layer further includes an integrally formed thermal transfer pad that resides adjacent to the outer can of the capacitor when the capacitor post is installed.

Abstract: A net-shape molded elastomeric gasket for dissipating heat and providing electro-magnetic interference (EMI) shielding for an electronic device is formed by loading a base elastomeric matrix material with thermally conductive filler and EMI reflective metallic filler and injecting the mixture into a mold cavity. The gasket of the present invention provides superior sealing between the case sections of an electronic device by shielding the device from EMI infiltration along the seam between the sections. In addition, the gasket of the present invention is in thermal communication with the case sections of the electronic device to provide thermal transfer and dissipation between the separate parts of the device.

Abstract: A net-shape molded heat transfer component is provided which includes a thermally conductive core and a metallic coating for reflection of electromagnetic interference and radio frequency waves. The heat transfer component is formed by net-shape molding a core body from a thermally conductive composition, such as a polymer composition, and applying a metallic coating. The molded heat transfer part is freely convecting through the part, which makes it more efficient and has an optimal thermal configuration. Additionally, the part is shielded from electromagnetic interference and radio frequency waves, thus preventing the transfer of same into the circuitry housed by the part. In addition, the coating also seals the conductive polymer core against moisture infiltration, making the part well suited for telecommunications applications in potentially harsh environments.

Abstract: A method of overmolding a heat pipe includes providing an injection mold apparatus having a cavity, an input gate, a bleed off overflow gate in communication with the cavity and a tubular heat pipe charged with phase change media which is capable of being collapsed by imparting an external collapsing pressure. The tubular heat pipe is placed into the cavity in the injection mold apparatus. A net shape moldable thermally conductive material is introduced into the cavity and around the tubular pipe. The bleed off overflow gate is set to open at a predetermined pressure which less than the external collapsing pressure which would damage the heat pipe to be overmolded. Pressure is relieved in the cavity of the mold apparatus through the bleed off overflow gate when pressure in the bleed off overflow gate reaches the predetermined pressure. As a result, delicate heat pipes can be overmolded in an injection mold apparatus without damage to the heat pipe during the molding process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of displaying option market information including establishing a communication link between a member computer and a central computer, accessing option trading data from the central computer through the member computer, and inputting at least one signal to the member computer. The signal represents either an underlying asset symbol or an option class symbol of an underlying asset. The method further includes generating a display page listing option trading information for a plurality of option series relating to at least one of the entered underlying asset symbol and the entered option class symbol, and displaying the plurality of option series on the display page such that the option series having a strike price approximately equal to the current trading price of the underlying asset is centrally positioned on the display page.

Abstract: A thermally conductive and electromagnetic interference and radio frequency reflective polymer composition and a method for creating the same is disclosed. Thermally conductive filler material is coated with a thermally conductive and electromagnetic interference and radio frequency reflective coating material and mixed with a base polymer matrix. The mixture is molded into the desired shape. The electromagnetic interference and radio frequency reflective coating material prevents the absorption and transfer of EMI and RF waves through the filler material thus resulting in an EMI and RF reflective composition.

Abstract: A case for dissipating heat from an electronic device is provided. The case includes an electronic circuit board with a heat generating electronic component installed thereon. A shield is positioned over the electronic component to protect it from electromagnetic interference. The shield includes an aperture through its top surface. A heat transfer conduit is molded into and through the aperture to contact the top surface of the heat generating electronic component. Outer housing, which is made of a thermally conductive material, is placed into contact with the top surface of the heat transfer conduit which extends outside the shield. As a result, heat is dissipated from the electronic component and through the housing of the electronic device via the heat transfer conduit while shielding the electronic component from electromagnetic interference.

Abstract: A polymer heat pipe with a carbon core and a method of forming such a heat pipe is disclosed. The heat pipe includes a substantially pure carbon fiber core and an outer jacket of substantially pure polymer material. The heat pipe is formed by extruding a mixture of a base of polymer material and a plurality of carbon fibers through an extrusion die. The extrusion die is heated into a range of approximately 250-400° F. to cause the carbon fiber to migrate to the center of the extrudate and the polymer to migrate outwardly. As a result, a jacket of polymer material is formed around a core of carbon fibers to form a highly thermally conductive heat pipe.

Abstract: A writing implement that includes an elastomeric hand exerciser object and integral amusement device. The elastomeric exerciser, preferably a shaped ball, has a diameter that allows the ball to fit between fingers and a palm of a closed hand of a user such that manual gripping and releasing of the ball exercises hand, finger and forearm muscles/ligaments of the user and thereby diminishes repetitive stress states of muscles/ligaments of the hand, fingers and forearm. The shaped ball is secured to one end of a transparent barrel that has a writing implement secured to the other end. An amusement device is positioned within the transparent barrel.

Abstract: An automated trading exchange having integrated quote risk monitoring and quote modification services. An apparatus is implemented using at least one computer, having memory, and a processor. The computer is configured to receive orders and quotes, wherein specified ones of the quotes are contained in a quote group, and have associated trading parameters such as a risk threshold. Not all received quotes are required to have trading parameters as described herein. Preferably, the quote group contains all the quotes, or a subset of quotes, belonging to an individual market-maker for a given class of options contracts, or possibly the quotes of two or more market-makers that have identified themselves as belonging to a group for the purposes of risk monitoring and quote modification. The computer typically generates a trade by matching the received orders and quotes to previously received orders and quotes, and otherwise stores each of the received orders and quotes if a trade is not generated.

Abstract: A method of molding an evenly colored, thermally conductive composition. Thermally conductive filler material is colored and mixed with a base polymer matrix. The mixture is molded into the desired shape. The step of for coloring the filler material is tailored to the type of thermally conductive filler used and could include, as required, anodizing, spraying or dying of the material before mixing with the base polymer matrix and prior to molding.

Abstract: A net-shape molded heat exchanger is provided which includes a thermally conductive main body and a number of thermally conductive arms connected to and extending from the main body. A number of thermally conductive fins are connected to the arms. The heat exchanger is formed by net-shape molding a main body, the arms which emanate from the main body and the fins from a thermally conductive composition, such as a polymer composition. The molded heat exchanger is freely convecting through the part which makes it more efficient and has an optimal thermal configuration. Optionally, heat pipes may be embedded within the arms of the heat exchanger to further enhance heat dissipation.

Abstract: A net-shape molded composite heat exchanger is provided which includes a plurality of thermally conductive fins overmolded onto one end of a metallic heat pipe for use both as an antenna in a cellular telephone and a heat exchanger to dissipate the heat generated within the device. The heat exchanger is formed by net-shape molding the fins over one end of the heat pipe, from a thermally conductive composition, such as a polymer composition. The molded heat exchanger is freely convecting through the part, which makes it more efficient and has an optimal thermal configuration. In addition, the metallic heat pipe serves the additional function of conducting radio frequency waves to and from the cellular telephone device.

Abstract: A conforming heat sink assembly for removing heat from heat generating components, having respective top surfaces defining different heights is provided with a flexible thermally conductive base member with a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is adapted to be positioned in flush thermal communication with the top surfaces of each of the components. The bottom portions of a heat dissipating element are embedded in a flexible thermally conductive base member. The heat dissipating member is corrugated to define a number of lower contact points and upstanding fin members. The lower contact points are movable relative to one another in accordance with the top surface of the flexible thermally conductive base member. The heat dissipating element is affixed to the flexible thermally conductive base member at its lower contact points to form a conforming heat sink assembly.

Abstract: A telecommunications card comprising a cavity in which an antenna structure is movably mounted between a first position in which the antenna structure is substantially located within the cavity and a second position in which the antenna structure is extended from the cavity, the telecommunications card further comprising moving means for moving the antenna structure from the first position to the second position, the antenna structure comprising a slide portion and an antenna portion which are movably connected to each other, characterised in that the antenna structure further comprises erecting means for erecting the antenna portion from the second position to a third position suitable for wireless communication with a telecommunications network.

Abstract: A method for treating wood in which the wood to be treated is placed in a chamber in which a vacuum is produced, where the chamber is filled with a hardening product, in particular a monomer, so as to impregnate the wood by causing the product to penetrate the space between its fibers, where the product is hardened, in particular by polymerization. This method is characterized in that the wood impregnating operation is preceded by a step of controlled thermal treatment.

Abstract: An apparatus for pumping fluids in a wellbore from a subterranean formation. The apparatus includes a tubular housing which is capable of being suspended from its associated upper end in a well bore or hole that communicates with a subterranean formation or oil reservoir. The tubular housing has at least one port or opening where through fluids (e.g. water, oil etc.) pass from the well bore. A pump assembly is contained within the tubular housing such as to be supported thereby. A rotating rod assembly is also contained within the tubular housing and is coupled to the pump assembly for operating the same. A gear assembly is coupled to the rotating rod assembly, and a motor assembly is coupled to the gear assembly while being dependedly attached to the tubular housing. The apparatus additionally includes a filter assembly coupled to the motor assembly.