Abstract: Electro-magnetic devices are provided, having conductive elements and leads of multiple thicknesses. Templates are provided for making electro-magnetic devices, formed by an extrusion process, a skiving process, a swaging process, 3D printing, or a machining process. The multi-thickness electro-magnetic devices may comprise a conductive element having an increased thickness area, and one or more leads having at least one decreased thickness area, having a thickness less than the increased thickness area. An electro-magnetic device may be provided comprising a conductive element having an increased thickness encased in a body formed from a core material, and leads or lead portions connected to the conductive element having a decreased thickness.

Abstract: An inductor and method and assembly for making the same are provided. The inductor includes a preformed conductive coil comprising a medial portion between first and second terminal leads, and an inductor body comprising a magnetic material surrounding at least the medial portion of the preformed conductive coil. At least a portion of each of the first and second terminal leads of the preformed conductive coil is exposed outside of the inductor body. The method for making the inductor includes providing a one-piece conductive coil having a substantially curve-shaped medial portion and first and second terminal leads and molding a magnetic material around at least the medial portion of the formed conductive coil to form an inductor body, wherein at least a portion of the first and second terminal leads of the formed one-piece conductive coil are exposed outside of the inductor body.

Abstract: A fluid dispersion system for a vehicle, adapted to feed fluid to a plurality of fluid nozzles, has a fluid reservoir arranged to hold the fluid, a pressure accumulator tank arranged to hold pressurized fluid, a pump arranged to supply the pressure accumulator tank with pressurized fluid, a first type of fluid nozzle provided with a controllable valve connected to the pressure accumulator tank, and an electronic control unit arranged to control the pump and the controllable valve. The pump has a controllable backflow valve connected to a windshield washer nozzle. The backflow valve is closed as default, and the electronic control unit is arranged to open the backflow valve of the pump in dependency of an open signal.

Abstract: Electro-magnetic devices are provided, having conductive elements and leads of multiple thicknesses. Templates are provided for making electro-magnetic devices, formed by an extrusion process, a skiving process, a swaging process, 3D printing, or a machining process. The multi-thickness electro-magnetic devices may comprise a conductive element having an increased thickness area, and one or more leads having at least one decreased thickness area, having a thickness less than the increased thickness area. An electro-magnetic device may be provided comprising a conductive element having an increased thickness encased in a body formed from a core material, and leads or lead portions connected to the conductive element having a decreased thickness.

Abstract: A dual inductor assembly is provided that includes a holder in which first and second inductors have been inserted in order to provide a compact package as a single unit. The holder is designed to provide secure engagement of the inductors to improve shock and vibration performance. The configuration of the dual inductor assembly further allows for easier inspection of solder joints due to the housing configuration as well as the location of the leads on the inductor body.

Abstract: Electro-magnetic devices are provided, having conductive elements and leads of multiple thicknesses. Templates are provided for making electro-magnetic devices, formed by an extrusion process, a skiving process, a swaging process, 3D printing, or a machining process. The multi-thickness electro-magnetic devices may comprise a conductive element having an increased thickness area, and one or more leads having at least one decreased thickness area, having a thickness less than the increased thickness area. An electro-magnetic device may be provided comprising a conductive element having an increased thickness encased in a body formed from a core material, and leads or lead portions connected to the conductive element having a decreased thickness.

Abstract: Electro-magnetic devices are provided, having conductive elements and leads of multiple thicknesses. Templates are provided for making electro-magnetic devices, formed by an extrusion process, a skiving process, a swaging process, 3D printing, or a machining process. The multi-thickness electro-magnetic devices may comprise a conductive element having an increased thickness area, and one or more leads having at least one decreased thickness area, having a thickness less than the increased thickness area. An electro-magnetic device may be provided comprising a conductive element having an increased thickness encased in a body formed from a core material, and leads or lead portions connected to the conductive element having a decreased thickness.

Abstract: An inductor and method and assembly for making the same are provided. The inductor includes a preformed conductive coil comprising a medial portion between first and second terminal leads, and an inductor body comprising a magnetic material surrounding at least the medial portion of the preformed conductive coil. At least a portion of each of the first and second terminal leads of the preformed conductive coil is exposed outside of the inductor body. The method for making the inductor includes providing a one-piece conductive coil having a substantially curve-shaped medial portion and first and second terminal leads and molding a magnetic material around at least the medial portion of the formed conductive coil to form an inductor body, wherein at least a portion of the first and second terminal leads of the formed one-piece conductive coil are exposed outside of the inductor body.

Abstract: A fluid injection system includes a mixing chamber locatable in an exhaust gas conduit upstream of a selective catalytic reduction device for providing an exhaust gas flow path and space for receiving injected fluid, an injector with a plurality of bundled capillary tubes each having an inlet configured to receive a fluid for injection into the chamber and an outlet wherein the injector is mounted on the chamber with the tube outlets in fluid communication with the chamber space, a base plate disposed in the chamber spaced from and aligned with the bundled tubes, a voltage supply connected to the tubes and to the base plate for providing a charge to the tubes and to the base plate to create an electric field to the fluid in the tubes, and a valve disposed on a wall of the chamber for at least one of priming and purging of the tubes.

Abstract: A fluid injection system includes a mixing chamber locatable in an exhaust gas conduit upstream of a selective catalytic reduction device for providing an exhaust gas flow path and space for receiving injected fluid, an injector with a plurality of bundled capillary tubes each having an inlet configured to receive a fluid for injection into the chamber and an outlet wherein the injector is mounted on the chamber with the tube outlets in fluid communication with the chamber space, a base plate disposed in the chamber spaced from and aligned with the bundled tubes, a voltage supply connected to the tubes and to the base plate for providing a charge to the tubes and to the base plate to create an electric field to the fluid in the tubes, and a valve disposed on a wall of the chamber for at least one of priming and purging of the tubes.

Abstract: Disclosed is an alkali-doped optical fiber perform and method for making the same. A silica glass member, such as a rod or the like is heated in a furnace chamber at a temperature of less than 75° C. below the softening point of the glass rod in an environment containing an alkali metal vapor to form an alkali metal oxide doped glass rod. This method provides a peak concentration in the outer half portion of the silica glass member. The alkali metal oxide doped glass member may be overclad with additional glass to form an optical fiber preform ready for drawing into an optical fiber. Alternatively, the alkali metal oxide doped glass member may be inserted into a porous, glass soot optical fiber preform or inserted into a tube comprising solid glass.