Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is to a process for producing a catalyst composition for converting ethanol to higher alcohols, such as butanol. The process comprises contacting magnesium carbonate with one or more metal precursors to form a catalyst intermediate and calcining the catalyst intermediate to form the catalyst composition that comprises the one or more metals and magnesium oxide. The one or more metal precursors comprises one or more metal selected from the group consists of nickel, palladium, platinum, germanium, copper, ruthenium, gallium, tin, iridium, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An electrical connector (10) includes plural pairs of mating terminals (24), plural pairs of foot terminals (26), and a number of circuit board component units. The circuit board component unit includes an upper inner circuit board (141), a lower inner circuit board (142), and a number of electronic components mounted onto the upper and lower inner circuit board (141,142). The electronic components include a number of transformers (15), each transformer (15) including a drum type core (161), a primary winding wire (171), and a secondary winding wire (172) wound around the drum type core (161). The primary winding wire (171) of one transformer (15) and the primary winding wire (171) of an adjacent transformer (15) or the secondary winding wire (172) of the one transformer (15) and the secondary winding wire (172) of the adjacent transformer (15) are disposed adjacent to each other to prevent electric discharge.

Abstract: A feeding mechanism includes a supporting bracket; assembled to the supporting bracket; and a handling assembly. The handling assembly includes a pair of first handling subassemblies and a pair of first handling subassemblies. Each first handling subassembly includes a first guiding rod, a first elastic member, and a first handling member. The first guiding rod is slidably mounted on the supporting bracket, the first handling member is connected to the first guiding rod and the second guiding rod, the first elastic member is resisted between the first handling member and the supporting bracket. The second handling subassembly has a structure same as the first handling subassembly except that the guiding rod of the second handling subassembly has a length greater than that of the first guiding rod. The driving assembly is configured for driving the first handling member and the second handling member toward the supporting bracket.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing (10) having a receptacle (14) for insertion of a plug connector and a contact module (20) inserted into the receptacle. The contact module having an insulative part (1), a first set of terminals (21) insert molded with the insulative part and a second set of terminals (22) separately mounted to the insulative part. Each of the first and second terminals has one end (211, 221) for mounting to an exterior substrate and another free end (215, 225). The free ends of the first terminals and the free ends of second terminals substantially extending along two opposite directions, respectively.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing, a plurality of contacts fastened in the housing for mating with a plug, a plurality of terminals for connecting an electrical device, and a magnetic module electrically connecting the contacts and the terminals to form a number of signal channels carrying differential signal pairs. The magnetic module has a printed circuit board (PCB) and a transformer mounted thereon. The transformer is connected in one of the signal channels and comprises an H-shaped magnetic core, a magnetic board a primary coil having a first magnetic wire and a second magnetic wire, and a secondary coil having a third magnetic wire and a fourth magnetic wire. The wires have specific parameters to suit specific needs.

Abstract: A cable peeling and cutting device comprises a mounting plate, a cutting mechanism, a first peeling member, and a second peeling member. The cutting mechanism comprises a driver mounted on the mounting plate, a first and second connecting rod connected to the driver, a first connecting member connected to the first connecting rod, and a second connecting member connected to the second connecting rod. First cutters, second cutters, and third cutters are mounted to the first connecting member and the second connecting member. A distance between two third cutters is less than a distance between two first cutters and two second cutters. The first and second peeling members are movably mounted on the mounting plate and capable of moving towards and away from third cutters each other.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for converting ethanol to higher alcohols, such as butanol, is disclosed. The catalyst composition comprises at least one alkali metal, at least a second metal and a support. The second metal is selected from the group consisting of palladium, platinum, copper, nickel, and cobalt. The support is selected from the group consisting of Al2O3, ZrO2, MgO, TiO2, zeolite, ZnO, and a mixture thereof.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is to a catalyst composition for converting ethanol to higher alcohols, such as butanol. The catalyst composition comprises one or more metals and one or more supports. The one or more metals selected from the group consisting of cobalt, nickel, palladium, platinum, zinc, iron, tin and copper. The one or more supports are selected from the group consisting of Al2O3, ZrO2, MgO, TiO2, zeolite, ZnO, and mixtures thereof, wherein the catalyst is substantially free of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for converting ethanol to higher alcohols, such as butanol, is disclosed. The catalyst composition comprises metal coated hydrotalcite and method of making same.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for cycle-by-cycle control of a LED current (ILED) flowing through a LED circuit arrangement (LEDCIRC) at a mean LED current level. The method comprises a) establishing a converter current (IL), b) establishing an oscillation of the converter current (IL) between substantially a valley current level and substantially a peak current level, c) feeding the LED circuit arrangement (LEDCIRC) with the converter current (IL) as the LED current during a part of an oscillation cycle of the oscillation of the converter current, d) determining a current level correction for compensating a current level error between an integral over an oscillation cycle of the LED current and a reference, the reference being representative of the mean LED current level, and e) adjusting at least one of the valley current level and the peak current level with the current level correction for use in a successive cycle of the oscillation of the converter current.

Abstract: A locking mechanism is disclosed. The locking mechanism includes a locking member, a guiding member, three engaging members, and an elastic member. Three receiving holes are defined in an outer side surface of the locking member. The guiding member is slidably and partly received in the locking member. The guiding member comprises a latching portion. Each engaging member is received in the corresponding receiving hole. One end of the elastic member resists against the guiding member, such that the engaging member is latched by the latching portion and partly protrudes out from the receiving hole.

Abstract: A cardiac rhythm management (CRM) system includes an implantable medical device that delivers anti-tachyarrhythmia therapies including anti-tachyarrhythmia pacing (ATP) and a hemodynamic sensor that senses a hemodynamic signal. The implantable medical device includes a hemodynamic sensor-controlled closed-loop ATP system that uses the hemodynamic signal for ATP capture verification. When ATP pulses are delivered according to a selected ATP protocol to terminate a tachyarrhythmia episode, the implantable medical device performs the ATP capture verification by detecting an effective cardiac contraction from the hemodynamic signal. The ATP protocol is adjusted using an outcome of the ATP capture verification.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a port (102, 103) for insertion of a mating connector along an insertion direction, a mating module (50) having a set of contacts (540, 542) received in the port, a transferring module (53) located behind the mating module and having a number of conductive components mounted thereon, and a shielding component (51, 52) disposed between the set of contacts and the transferring module. The shielding component is located between the set of contacts and the transferring module. The shielding component is simple and easily assembled to the transferring module.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel 2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-1-imine derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders and conditions modulated by the thrombin PAR-1 receptor antagonists.

Abstract: Methods and systems for characterizing a plasma with radiation, particularly, terahertz (THz) radiation, are disclosed. The disclosed method of characterizing a plasma includes directing THz radiation into the plasma; and detecting an emission due to interaction of the THz radiation with the plasma to characterize the plasma. A disclosed plasma characterizing device includes a means for directing THz radiation into a plasma; and a detector adapted to detect an emission emitted by the plasma due to interaction of the THz radiation with the plasma to characterize the plasma. A plasma characterizing system is also disclosed. The emission detected may be a fluorescence, a variation in fluorescence and/or an acoustic emission.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting radiation, particularly, terahertz (THz) radiation, are disclosed. The methods and systems disclosed include directing an optical beam in a volume of gas; ionizing at least a portion of the volume of gas with the optical beam to produce a plasma; and detecting a fluorescence produced from an interaction of a radiation wave with the plasma. The information contained in the characteristics of the detected fluorescence, for example, the amplitude and/or phase are used to characterize the radiation wave. Aspects of the invention may be used for homeland security, medicine, and astronomy, among other fields.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing, a shell covering the insulative housing, and a flange mounted to the shell. The insulative housing has a front face, a number of outer faces, and a receiving cavity extending through the front face for receiving a mating connector. The shell has a front wall and a number of outer walls covering the housing front and outer faces, respectively. The flange has a mating sleeve mounted to the shell and a mating flange portion for engaging a panel along a front-to-back direction. The mating sleeve is bent from a material band, and the mating flange portion is bent from the mating sleeve. The mating flange portion is substantially perpendicular to and resiliently flexible relative to the mating sleeve.

Abstract: A electrical connector (100) includes an insulative housing (2), a shielding shell (7) enclosing the insulative housing, a ground plate (547, 5232) supported by the insulative housing and, a gap defined between an edge of the ground plate and the shielding shell and a conductive member (90, 91) positioned between the ground plate and shielding shell for filling the gap. The conductive member is provided to shield the electromagnetic interference (EMI) leaking from the gap.

Abstract: A coated article includes a substrate, and a coating deposited on the substrate by magnetron sputtering. The coating includes micropores, and each micropore is sealed by a sealing element.

Abstract: An axially extending outer case for a gas turbine engine comprises an arcuate case wall, an opening, a boss and contouring. The arcuate case wall has an inner surface and an outer surface. The opening extends through the arcuate case wall. The boss extends radially from the outer surface of arcuate case wall and surrounds the opening. The contouring surrounds the opening along the inner surface of the arcuate case wall within the boss.