Abstract: A plurality of adapters is disclosed for connecting RF connectors to a printed circuit board. The adapters each include a foot print for receiving the RF connector and a plurality of pins for mounting the connector to a prototyping board. The output signal of the RF connector may be coupled to an controlled impedance transmission line, and each adapter is also configured with a ground plane. The adapters may be configured for use with connectors, such as SMA and BNC connectors. The adapters support easy connection of the RF connector to the prototyping board and minimize the noise associated with the output signal of the RF connector.

Abstract: The animal stun gun of the invention is a non-lethal alternative to subduing a dog or other animal in an imminent attack situation where, previously, the use of firearms was the only alternative to stop its advance. The stun gun is an electrical self-defense device that uses high voltage to stop the attacking dog or animal by touching it with the prongs of its staff in turning on an electrical pulse generator to immobilize the dog or animal with a very low amperage, high voltage pulse of high frequency to make its muscles work rapidly, although not efficiently.

Abstract: A device for electrically interconnecting and packaging electronic components. A non-conducting base member having a component recess and a plurality of specially shaped lead channels formed therein is provided. At least one electronic component is disposed within the recess, and the wire leads of the component routed through the lead channels. A plurality of lead terminals, adapted to cooperate with the specially shaped lead channels, are received within the lead channels, thereby forming an electrical connection between the lead terminals and the wire leads of the electronic component(s). The special shaping of the lead channels and lead terminals restricts the movement of the lead terminals within the lead channels in multiple directions during package fabrication, thereby allowing for the manufacture of larger, more reliable devices.

Abstract: A device for electrically interconnecting and packaging electronic components. A non-conducting base member having a component recess and a plurality of specially shaped lead channels formed therein is provided. At least one electronic component is disposed within the recess, and the wire leads of the component are routed through the lead channels. A plurality of lead terminals, adapted to cooperate with the specially shaped lead channels, are received within the lead channels, thereby forming an electrical connection between the lead terminals and the wire leads of the electronic component(s). The special shaping of the lead channels and lead terminals restricts the movement of the lead terminals within the lead channels in multiple directions during package fabrication, thereby allowing for the manufacture of larger, more reliable devices.

Abstract: A system for evaluating a document for the purpose authorizing an individual presenting the document for a transaction. The system comprises means for acquiring data from the document presented by the individual and for acquiring biometric data characteristics of the individual at the time of the transaction. The system uses data processing means to compare the acquired data to reference data stored in databases containing records corresponding to various types of documents and records characterizing the individuals to whom documents were issued. The system retrieves the biographical information corresponding to the individual seeking authorization and determines whether the information indicates that the individual is eligible for the transaction. The system stores information identifying authorization attempts and information identifying associated transaction. The invention additionally comprises a method following the stated functions of the system.

Abstract: A microelectronic connector having indicating devices which are located external to the connector body. In one embodiment, one or more channels are formed in the exterior of the connector body which receive the devices and their leads. The channels are formed generally on the connector surface proximate to the circuit board to which the connector leads are being mated, thereby minimizing the length of the leads. The channels are designed to retain the leads of the indicating devices in a substantially fixed relationship to the connector body, thereby obviating the need for a cavity or recess for the indicating device, or apertures leading from the cavity/recess to the exterior of the package. A noise shield may further be installed on the connector body which helps retain the aforementioned indicating devices within external channels formed in the connector body.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to propose a magnet type medical instrument which can prevent the magnetic flux density from reducing remarkably even at a point distant from a magnetic pole of a core and realize a satisfactory pain-killing effect in a human body even at a point distant from the magnetic pole. The electromagnet for the magnet type medical instrument comprises a first core 1 with first inner space and a first coil 3 which is wound round the first core 1 and which can generate a first magnetic field by applying an alternating current, a commutated current or a pulsating current to the first coil 3.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for diagnosing, monitoring and treating cardiovascular pathologies. Among the hemodynamic parameters of interest are peripheral resistance, compliance, and cardiac (left ventricular) output. Peripheral resistance determined according to the present invention has been found to be a reliable indicator, not only of hypertension, but also of the cause of the hypertension. The determined peripheral resistance can be compared against a predetermined threshold value. This comparison helps to foster a diagnosis of a hypertensive condition.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for diagnosing, monitoring and treating cardiovascular pathologies. Among the hemodynamic parameters of interest are peripheral resistance, compliance, and cardiac (left ventricular) output. Peripheral resistance determined according to the present invention has been found to be a reliable indicator, not only of hypertension, but also of the cause of the hypertension. The determined peripheral resistance can be compared against a predetermined threshold value. This comparison helps to foster a diagnosis of a hypertensive condition.

Abstract: A surface mount adapter for a surface mount device is provided that includes a printed circuit board with a top side and a bottom side. The top side includes a footprint for receiving an electrical component and a plurality of input/output lines connected between the footprint and a plurality of first through hole pins. The adapter also includes a ground plane and a power plane and is suitable for use with RF and ECL devices.

Abstract: An advanced microelectronic component package incorporating a specially shaped base element which holds and electrically separates the individual conductors associated with the microelectronic component(s) so that the individual conductors may be bonded to external package leads and other conductors within the package. In a first embodiment, jacketed, insulated wire is used as one winding of a toroidal transformer, while unjacketed insulated wire is used as another winding. The jacketing is stripped from the first winding and the exposed conductors are routed into channels along the sides of the base element. The unjacketed conductors are also routed into the same channels, where both conductors are bonded to the external package leads. Raised elements along the sides of the base provide the required electrical separation between the conductors during both manufacture and operation. A method of manufacturing the improved microelectronic package is also disclosed.

Abstract: A heating element (2) for an electrically heated panel (22) is provided having a heating conductor (4), a first temperature sensing conductor (6) and a second temperature sensing conductor (8). The first temperature sensing conductor (6) and the second temperature sensing conductor (8) are separated via a layer of material whose impedance varies with temperature. The second temperature sensing connector (8) is straight tinsel conductor whilst the first temperature sensing conductor (6) and the heating conductor (4) are helical wound in opposite senses about the axis of the heating element (2).

Abstract: A modular microelectronic connector having an electrical component or component package molded directly within the connector body and preformed electrical leads which facilitate rapid and simplified connector assembly. In a first embodiment, the component package is molded directly within a one-piece connector body having a series of grooves on the exterior of the body, and the elongated leads of the package are deformed so as to extend into place within the grooves and ultimately within a modular plug receptacle so as to mate with the contacts of the plug. In a second embodiment, a component package having substantially elongated leads is molded within a rear body element or trailer which is then mated with a front body element (sleeve) having a modular plug receptacle. The leads are inserted through a series of apertures in the sleeve and deformed so as to extend into the cavity of the receptacle to form the electrical contacts for the plug.

Abstract: An advanced microelectronic component package incorporating a specially shaped base element which holds and electrically separates the individual conductors associated with the microelectronic component(s) so that the individual conductors may be bonded to external package leads and other conductors within the package. In a first embodiment, jacketed, insulated wire is used as one winding of a toroidal transformer, while unjacketed insulated wire is used as another winding. The jacketing is stripped from the first winding and the exposed conductors are routed into channels along the sides of the base element. The unjacketed conductors are also routed into the same channels, where both conductors are bonded to the external package leads. Raised elements along the sides of the base provide the required electrical separation between the conductors during both manufacture and operation. A method of manufacturing the improved microelectronic package is also disclosed.

Abstract: A monolithic inductor (10) comprises an elongated substrate having opposite distal ends (14) and (16), each end having an end cap extending from the opposite ends to support the substrate (12) in spaced relation from a PC board, the end caps being formed with non-mounting areas and a deflection area for preventing the substrate resting on the non-mounting area, a substantially steep side wall (16) on the substrate side of the end cap (14) at the non-mounting area, and an inclined ramp extending up to a top of the end cap on the substrate side substantially opposite the non-mounting area, an electrically conductive soldering band (30) extending partially around each end cap, each soldering band having a gap (34) at the non-mounting area for thereby reducing parasitic conduction in the band (30), and an electrically conductive layer formed on the substrate in a helical path extending between the opposite ends and in electrical contact with the conductive soldering bands (30) at the ramps (120).

Abstract: An embroidery system having an embroidery machine for automatically stitching embroidery stitch patterns on a garment and a machine controller for selectably controlling the operation of the embroidery machine in response to user provided selections, the improvement involves the use of a Windows CE based graphical user interface, such as a PDA, which is located between the user and the machine controller to provide user selections through the graphical user interface for directing the machine controller. The embroidery system has an associated embroidery functionality and the graphical user interface has a defined system architecture which may selectably enhance the embroidery system functionality by selectably adding software modules to the graphical user interface, such as to control the creation of embroidery lettering, to provide maintenance monitoring either locally or over the Internet, or to enable communication with the embroidery machine over a network.

Abstract: A web based embroidery system capable of creating an automatically fulfilling a user customized embroidery order for a selectable garment over the internet. The system includes the ability to select the garment to be customized over the internet, to selectably locate an embroidery area on that garment, to select a customized embroidery pattern over the internet to be located in the user selected embroidery area, the ability to display an embroided simulation of the user located customized embroidery pattern on the selected garment, and the ability to provide embroidery pattern controlled signals over the internet to a remotely located embroidery machine for automatically stitching the user located customized embroidery pattern on an actual garment corresponding to the selected garment based on the displayed embroided simulation, which maybe a three dimensional simulation. In addition, customized embroidery lettering can be created and may be combined with a preexisting embroidery pattern.

Abstract: A connector assembly (1) has a lower row of side-by-side terminal arrays (28) having a common dielectric carrier (30), and an upper row of side-by side terminal arrays (34) having a common dielectric carrier (3), each of the carriers (30) has guide sections (40) at opposite lateral ends, the carriers (30) are installed one behind the other, with the guide sections (40) being guided along common guides (19) of the housing (4), and the housing (4) has a resilient latch arm (20) that extends between the side-by-side terminal arrays (28 and 34), and holds the carriers (30) one behind the other.

Abstract: A simplified modular microelectronic connector having an internal component cavity and integral crimped leads, and a method of manufacturing same. One or more electrical components are located within the cavity, with their conductors being routed to the crimp leads integral to the connector body. The conductor terminations are completed via crimping or other bonding techniques. The crimped leads are deformed into the desired position to minimize connector size, and the component is sealed within the cavity using an epoxy or other electrically non-conductive material. The connector body may be further mounted to a multi-connector carrier assembly, which utilizes one or more pins to secure the individual connectors to the carrier so that they may be arranged in both vertically-stacked and horizontal (“side-by-side”) configurations, and each connector may be removed separately and replaced in the event of component failure.