Abstract: A system including a vacuum cell, an ion pump, and a multi-layer magnetic shield is described. The vacuum cell includes a magnetic field-sensitive section, a pump section, and a channel section providing a vacuum conductance path between the magnetic field-sensitive section and the pump section. The ion pump is in the pump section. The multi-layer magnetic shield surrounds at least a portion of the ion pump. The multi-layer magnetic shield has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is between the second layer and the ion pump. The first layer has a moderate relative magnetic permeability and a high saturation magnetization. The second layer has a high relative magnetic permeability and a moderate saturation magnetization.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a first housing having an indicium imprinted thereon and a movable member movable from a first position configured to render the indicium illegible to an optical scanning device to a second position configured to render the indicium legible to the optical scanning device. The indicium is visible when the movable member is in the first position and when the movable member is in the second position. A method of mating a connector assembly having a movable member and an indicum imprinted thereon is also presented.

Abstract: An optical system includes a cage and an optical transceiver. The optical transceiver is inserted into the cage in a pluggable manner, and includes a housing, a partition component provided on the housing, and a fastening component movably disposed on the housing. The fastening component is detachably fastened with the cage. The partition component is located between the fastening component and the cage to separate at least a part of the fastening component from the cage.

Abstract: Methods and systems to control, limit or stop vapor flow through a vaporizer cartridge and tip. A vapor barrier blocking member affixed to a vapor source and having flexible walls are at rest unless displaced by sufficient predetermined force to unblock a blocked a vapor outlet. Said vapor barrier is attached to a cartridge or device whereby most children under a predetermined chronological age cannot apply sufficient force to remove the vapor barrier nor sufficient force to open the valve in the barrier.

Abstract: An ultrasonic mist inhaler, including a liquid reservoir structure including a liquid chamber adapted to receive liquid to be atomized, a sonication chamber in fluid communication with the liquid chamber, a capillary material arranged between the liquid chamber and the sonication chamber, the sonication chamber including an ultrasonic oscillation component having an atomization surface, a capillary material retainer, wherein the capillary material retainer having a body surrounding the ultrasonic oscillation component, the retainer body having a radial arm extending to the atomization surface for retaining the capillary material in surface contact with the atomization surface.

Abstract: In a method for chromium upgrading of interconnects made of ferritic steel to be used in solid oxide cell stacks, comprising the steps of shaping the interconnect, depositing a coating comprising Cr on at least one surface of the shaped interconnect and performing one or more thermal treatments at a temperature below 1000° C., the resulting Cr concentration near the surface of the interconnect is higher than the Cr concentration in the ferritic steel before shaping. Specifically, the average Cr concentration of the shaped interconnect is increased to 26 wt % Cr or higher.

Abstract: A connection arrangement for connecting an electrical conductor includes: a housing; a busbar; a clamping spring including a clamping leg transferrable into a clamping position and into a release position; a conductor connection space formed between a section of the busbar and the clamping leg of the clamping spring; a displaceably arranged guide element, which is in operative connection with the clamping leg of the clamping spring, the clamping leg being holdable in the release position by the guide element; a release element, which, in the release position of the clamping leg of the clamping spring, is in engagement with the guide element, the release element during insertion of the conductor to be connected into the conductor connection space being actuatable thereby such that the release element comes out of engagement with the guide element and the guide element is displaceable by a spring force of the clamping leg.

Abstract: A energy storage system includes at least one storage cell. The storage cell is provided at least in sections with a casing. The casing consists of plastic and is provided with a material for increasing a thermal conductivity. The material is configured such that a thermal runaway in the event of a fault is reduced.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device includes a first section for containing an aerosolizable substance from which a flow of aerosol can be generated; and a second section for containing a material. In use, a flow of aerosol generated from aerosolizable substance in the first section flows through material in the second section before being inhaled by a user. The first section and the second section are located in a side-by-side arrangement in the device.

Abstract: A vehicle includes: an electric device mounted on the vehicle; a functional component placed on the electric device to extend further rearward than the electric device in plan view when mounted on the vehicle; a cable connecting the electric device and a battery mounted on the vehicle; and a cable mount that is provided below and within a plane of projection of the functional component on the electric device and has a terminal port facing downward in a vertical direction when mounted in the vehicle. The vehicle reduces the risk of a human touching an electric terminal, improving safety.

Abstract: A secondary battery unit includes a first secondary battery module disposed at at least either one of a front part or a back part of a body of a humanoid robot, a second secondary battery module disposed around the body in a direction intersecting with a front-and-rear direction of the body, and a base coupling the first secondary battery module to the second secondary battery module. The base is detachably attached to the body, together with the first secondary battery module and the second secondary battery module.

Abstract: A control device may be configured to control one or more electrical loads in a load control system. The control device may be a wall-mounted device such as dimmer switch, a remote control device, or a retrofit remote control device. The control device may include a gesture-based user interface for applying advanced control over the one or more electrical loads. The types of control may include absolute and relative control, intensity and color control, preset, zone, or operational mode selection, etc. Feedback may be provided on the control device regarding a status of the one or more electrical loads or the control device.

Abstract: A bidirectional signal pin module includes: a signal pin configured to electrically connect two objects; and a socket having a bent body shape including bent portions, and configured to fix the signal pin in either one of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction.

Abstract: A tether connector configured to form an electrical connection with a sensor connector through a sterile barrier disposed over the sensor connector. The tether connector can include a housing, an electrical lead extending from the housing, and a first piercing element in the housing orthogonally connected to the electrical lead, the first piercing element configured to pierce the sterile barrier to form the electrical connection with the sensor connector.

Abstract: An isolated driver generates a PWM load drive level signal at the primary side and provides this to the secondary side via an optocoupler. Power consumption of the load is also sensed at the primary side. A drive level is sensed at the secondary side and compared at the secondary side with the load drive level to provide an error signal for the primary side controller. A frequency of the PWM load drive level signal is adjusted and the power consumption of the load is monitored in response to the frequency adjustment. The duty cycle of the PWM load drive level signal can then be adapted to compensate for errors introduced by the optocoupler.

Abstract: A positive electrode is for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. The positive electrode includes: a current collector including a current collector main body formed of a metal material; and an active material layer on the current collector. The active material layer includes an active material which includes a compound having an olivine type crystal structure. A volume density of the active material layer is 2.2 g/cm3 to 2.7 g/cm3. The positive electrode suffers no damage when bent once in accordance with a 90° folding endurance test method specified in Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) P 8115 (2001).

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for determining a characteristic of an aerosol generating material of an aerosol generating device are disclosed. The aerosol generating device comprises a heater for heating of the aerosol generating material in use. The apparatus is arranged to monitor a first property of the heating of the aerosol generating material, thereby to determine a heating profile of the aerosol generating material; analyse the heating profile to identify a feature of the heating profile corresponding to a heating of one or more constituents of the aerosol generating material; and determine, based on the identified one or more features, the characteristic of the aerosol generating material.

Abstract: Provided is a flexible bus bar including at least one folded portion in which one metal member is folded, and a plurality of laminated portions laminated via the folded portion, in which side edges of the plurality of laminated portions provided with the folded portion is formed include a cut portion in which a portion other than the folded portion has been cut.

Abstract: An is an aerosol generating device which is capable of generating an aerosol at an appropriate timing includes: a power source which supplies power in order to atomize an aerosol source and/or heat a flavor source; a sensor which outputs a measurement value for controlling the power supplied; and a controller which controls the power supplied on the basis of the measurement value. The controller controls a power supply amount from the power source to be a first value when the measured value is equal to or larger than a first threshold and smaller than a second threshold larger than the first threshold, and the power supply amount to be larger than the first value when the measured value is equal to or larger than the second threshold.

Abstract: The invention pertains to devices used in, but not limited to, vehicle tail light converters. Improvements include: a brake over hazard lighting scheme, durability, light brightness, and an electrical systems separation system.