Abstract: A surge protection apparatus is disclosed. The surge protection apparatus includes a housing; electronics contained in the housing; and a plurality of metal tabs electrically connected to the electronics, the metal tabs being configured to connect to a terminal block of a relay panel in a substation, the metal tabs electrically connecting the terminal block to the electronics to provide EMP surge protection to the relay panel.

Abstract: A surge protection apparatus is disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic package and method of making the electronic package is provided. A layer of dielectric material is positioned on a first surface of a substrate which includes a plurality of conductive contacts. At least one through hole is formed in the layer of dielectric material in alignment with at least one of the plurality of conductive contacts. A conductive material is positioned in the at least one through hole substantially filling the through hole. At least one conductive member is positioned on the conductive material in the through hole and in electrical contact with the conductive material. The electronic package improves field operating life of an assembly which includes a semiconductor chip attached to a second surface of the substrate and a printed wiring board attached to the conductive members.

Abstract: Let me point out what is new about this process versus the old credit repair process: A) In the old process of credit repair you need to write numerous letters pertaining to each account and/or use codes stipulated in the fair credit reporting act to respond or challenge the credit bureaus. Each letter must be neatly typed or handwritten using the properly codes and/or pre-printed letters (if you bought the software). This usually took a lot of time and confusion for writing the software pre-printed letters and use codes that correspond to each item or letter. You could spend not only a lot of time writing and/or completing letters, you also had to buy stamps for each letter, with could add up to a lot of postage. Also, it did specifically show or explain how to successfully remove a “bankruptcy” from your credit report. B) The new process eliminates wasted time, confusion, and remembering all those codes for each item.

Abstract: A sludge removal system for removing contaminants from a fluid storage tank. The sludge removal system includes a contaminant intake for receiving contaminants within the tank and a removal member for transporting the contaminants from the contaminant intake to the outside of the tank. The contaminant intake prevents the layer of contaminants or sludge from reaching a predetermined level within the tank. The contaminant intake is formed to define a plurality of perforations that can receive contaminants from the storage tank. Portions of the contaminant intake are in communication with the removal member via joint members, such as flexible or swivel joints. The joint members permit the portions of the contaminant intake to rotationally move between a first position distal to the bottom of the tank and a second position proximate to the bottom of the tank.

Abstract: A flexible chair that includes a seat member with seat bottom and back rest portions, first and second pairs of legs, and a plurality of cross members. The pair of first legs are pivotly connected to rearward positions of the seat bottom portion and extend downwardly and forwardly from the seat bottom portion. The pair of second legs are pivotly connected to forward positions of the seat bottom portion and extend downwardly and rearwardly from the seat bottom portion, such that the first legs cross the second legs.

Abstract: An electronic package and method of making the electronic package is provided. A layer of dielectric material is positioned on a first surface of a substrate which includes a plurality of conductive contacts. At least one through hole is formed in the layer of dielectric material in alignment with at least one of the plurality of conductive contacts. A conductive material is positioned in the at least one through hole substantially filling the through hole. At least one conductive member is positioned on the conductive material in the through hole and in electrical contact with the conductive material. The electronic package improves field operating life of an assembly which includes a semiconductor chip attached to a second surface of the substrate and a printed wiring board attached to the conductive members.

Abstract: A flexible chair having a seat bottom supported by a seat frame, a seat back having a lower portion thereof rotatably attached to the seat frame, and a back frame rotatably attached to an upper portion of the seat back. The back frame includes a pair of lower ends that are each slidably engaged with the seat frame or the seat bottom. A support post is attached to and supports the back frame. A pair of springs apply a bias force between the lower ends and the seat frame or the seat bottom. As a user sits on the seat bottom and leans back against the seat back, the seat back pivots and the seat bottom slides forward. Alternately, a link member can be used between the seat bottom or seat frame, and the post, to lift the seat bottom as it moves forward.

Abstract: A method of coloring a cellulosic material which includes a) dispersing pulped cellulosic material into water; and b) coloring the pulped cellulosic material by adding a cationic dispersion to the water, where the dispersion includes: (i) at least one pigment; (ii) water; and (iii) at least one quaternary salt of a styrene maleimide imide resin in an amount effective to disperse the pigment. The cationic dispersion may be prepared by (i) mixing, at 500 to 10,000 rpm, at least one pigment; water; and either (a) at least one a quaternary salt of a styrene maleimide imide resin or (b) at least one styrene maleimide imide resin in combination with at least one weak acid, thereby forming a dispersion premix; (ii) milling the dispersion premix in a mixer filled with ceramic, metal or glass beads for a period of time sufficient to reduce pigment agglomerates to primary particles, thereby forming a nonstandardized dispersion; and (iii) standardizing the dispersion against a color standard by adding water.

Abstract: A cationic dispersion which includes at least one pigment, water, and at least one quaternary salt of a styrene maleimide imide resin in an amount effective to disperse the organic pigment. A method for preparing the cationic dispersion includes (i) mixing, at 500 to 10,000 rpm, at least one pigment; water; and either (a) at least one a quaternary salt of a styrene maleimide imide resin or (b) at least one styrene maleimide imide resin in combination with at least one weak acid, thereby forming a dispersion premix; (ii) milling the dispersion premix in a mixer filled with ceramic, metal or glass beads for a period of time sufficient to reduce pigment agglomerates to primary particles, thereby forming a non-standardized dispersion; and (iii) standardizing the dispersion against a color standard by adding water. The resulting cationic dispersion exhibits good alkali resistance and lightfastness, and can be used to integrally color concrete and other building materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fireplace screen system which includes a single and/or multi-section fireplace screen made of one or more glass panels which are laterally spaced apart to provide a heat and insulation barrier construction. An air blower assembly communicates with the interior space between the panels for circulating air heated by the fireplace into the surrounding room area to be heated such that the system provides a heat barrier and insulation when the fireplace is not in use and provides a heat transfer structure when the fireplace is in use.