Abstract: The liquid recovery filter includes several embodiments, each of which provides for the recovery of liquid otherwise trapped within the filter housing and element. Each embodiment includes a series of vents, purge ports, and passages that communicate fluidly with the filter housing and filter core. Certain vents and purge ports are initially opened following filtration operations to allow pressurized gas to flow into the housing, thereby forcing residual unfiltered liquid through the filter. When this has been accomplished, another vent is opened to the filter core to allow filtered liquid to flow from the downstream or outlet passage from the filter core. Some embodiments have the filter outlet located above the filter, and include a downstream drain port extending from the filter core. The downstream drain port provides for the recovery of filtered liquid when the vent or purge port is opened in these embodiments.

Abstract: A video game controller can automatically operate as a video game controller with audio capability and a video game controller without audio capability based upon a signal received via a switch in communication with an audio jack of the video game controller when a headset is coupled to the audio jack. Connection of the headset to the controller automatically causes video game audio to be communicated from the video game console to the headset via the controller. The video game audio is communicated at a default volume level to the headset upon coupling of the headset to the video game controller. The volume level of the audio communicated to the headset can be adjustable up or down via a directional pad of the video game controller while an audio control button on the video game controller is pressed.

Abstract: A lighting component may include a light emitting diode (LED) positioned on a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), and a reflector positioned on the PCBA over the LED. The LED may be configured to emit an effective span of light which may pass through the reflector from a rearward opening to a forward opening of the reflector. The reflector may include a first region with one or more surfaces configured to subtend a first portion of the effective span of light. The reflector may include a second region with one or more first surfaces configured to subtend a second portion of the effective span and one or more second surfaces configured to subtend exterior light entering the forward opening back through the forward opening. The reflector may include a third region with one or more surfaces configured to subtend exterior light entering the forward opening back through the forward opening.

Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to cyanate resin blends comprising, for example, a mixture of a cyanate monomer and a cyanate oligomer. The resin blends are effective to provide a dielectric constant of less than 2.7, a glass transition temperature of at least 150° C. and a moisture absorption of less than 1.5%. Radomes using the resin are also described.

Abstract: A motor control module provides control of a plurality of different motor types, such as a 1-phase DC Brush motor, a 3-phase brushless DC motor, and a 2-phase step motor. The module includes a digital amplifier that is configurable to drive the plurality of different motor types. A motor control unit, coupled to the digital amplifier, controls a motor type driven by the digital amplifier via a command signal to the digital amplifier. The motor control unit also monitors status information about the motor control module, including status information about the digital amplifier. A motor coil interface is coupled to the digital amplifier and configured to connect with the plurality of different motor types.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing an improved compounded product and a compounded product prepared by that process.

Abstract: A light fixture is provided that includes lighting components having one or more surfaces that subtend light emitted by one or more light sources into one or more corresponding subtended spans. Additional light sources are provided within the light fixture to exhibit back lighting effects that may be seen at various locations external to the light fixture and that may highlight other features of the light fixture intended as aesthetic features. Both the forward projected ray sets and the aesthetic lighting may be controlled independently of each other.

Abstract: Described herein is an improved conversion of nitrous oxide (N2O) present as a by-product in a chemical process to NOx which can be further converted to a useful compound or material, such as nitric acid.

Abstract: System, method, and device is presented for generating and processing tissue-monitoring signals. An emitting driver is operable to control, upon receipt of at least one emitted signal, an optical emitter to emit at least one emitted signal. A processor is coupled to the at least one optical emitter and operable to execute instructions to generate the at least one emitted signal. At least one photodetector is operable to detect one or more photons transmitted through tissue and to convert the detected photons into a detected signal. A hardware processing sequence is coupled to the photodetector and processor. The hardware processing sequence is operable to filter and condition the detected signal.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to connection assemblies providing a connection between a tubing and a port. The port can be disposed within and particularly extending through a bore of the port. The port and tube are coupled to provide an aseptic connection.

Abstract: A bearing can include a generally cylindrical sidewall, a flange extending radially from the generally cylindrical sidewall, and a feature extending radially from the generally cylindrical sidewall at a location disposed a distance from the flange. An assembly can include the beating and a structure having an opening with a relief portion adapted to receive the feature.

Abstract: A laminate includes a metal substrate and a sliding layer overlying the metal substrate. The sliding layer can include a polymer fabric. The polymer fabric can include first polymer P1. The sliding layer can further included a melt-processable matrix polymer. The melt-processable matrix polymer can include a second polymer P2. In embodiments, either P1 or P2 is a fluoropolymer. The sliding layer can further include a filler. In embodiments, the total amount of fluoropolymer and filler in the sliding layer is at least 30 vol %.

Abstract: A programmable logic unit (PLU). The PLU includes a plurality of four-input reconfigurable hard logics (RHLs), a three-input look-up-table (LUT), and a plurality of reconfigurable inverters. The plurality of RHLs include a first RHL, a second RHL, and a third RHL. The plurality of reconfigurable inverters are associated with the plurality of RHLs.

Abstract: A method for producing a polyorganosiloxane resin composition including: (a) mixing a thermally-conductive filler having a particle size distribution having a single peak, with a surface treatment agent containing a siloxane to form a mixture, and (b) mixing the mixture from step (a) with a polysiloxane resin.

Abstract: An integrated wireless data system including a wireless load cell assembly and method for measuring operational data of one or more components for safety, health monitoring, and control is provided. The wireless load cell assembly can include an energy storage device and may be configured to allow for bi-directional communication with a base unit to store operational parameters in a database for use in development of predictive maintenance techniques. The axial load cell can rotate freely for simple installation without regard to rotational orientation. A power management strategy and energy harvesting system are provided to ensure long term use of the wireless load cell assembly without the need to replace the energy storage device.

Abstract: This flame-retardant polyorganosiloxane includes (A) a straight-chain polyorganosiloxane having two or more alkenyl groups in one molecule and whose viscosity (25° C.) is 10,000 to 1,000,000 mPa·s; (B) 30 to 80 mass % of a resinoid polyorganosiloxane which includes Q unit and has 1.5 or more alkenyl groups on average, and in which a molar ratio of alkoxy groups to alkyl groups is 0.030 or less; (C) an amount of a polyorganohydrogensiloxane, whose average degree of polymerization is 10 or more, and in which a Si—H content is 5.0 mmol/g or more, in which Si—H/(a total of alkenyl groups) is 1.0 to 3.0 mol; and (D) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. A flame-retardant polyorganosiloxane composition capable of reducing an amount of a platinum-based metal compound is provided.

Abstract: The present invention is an addition reaction type polyorganosiloxane composition which can be cured rapidly at room temperature. A cured product of the composition exhibits high elongation, excellent stress relaxation properties and good reliability under conditions of high temperature and high humidity and exhibits excellent reliability in cold/heat cycling. The composition contains: (A1) a straight chain polysiloxane containing alkenyl groups at both terminals; (B1) a straight chain polysiloxane containing SiH groups at both terminals; (B2) a crosslinkable polyorganohydrogensiloxane; one or more types selected from the group consisting of (A2) a straight chain polysiloxane containing an alkenyl group at one terminal and (B3) a straight chain polysiloxane containing a SiH group at one terminal; and (C) a platinum-based catalyst.