Abstract: A recliner support system (RSS) configured to provide support for individuals having poor posture control. The RSS may include a base assembly configured to move with reclinable furniture between upright and reclined positions. The RSS may include one or more straps configured to secure the base assembly to the reclinable furniture. The RSS may include one or more harnesses attached to the base assembly and configured to maintain a stable and well-aligned body position. The RSS may include one or more supports attached to the base assembly and configured to provide body support. The RSS may include a seat cushion including a bottom portion, a rear portion, and a flexible hinge portion connecting the bottom and rear portion and configured to move with and support a body in an upright sitting position, in a reclined position, and while moving between the upright sitting position and the reclined position.

Abstract: A pump assembly including a pumping element mounted for rotation within a pump chamber, movement of the pumping element in the chamber causing pumping of fluid within the pump chamber, and a motor, the motor including a stator and a rotor which is connected to the pumping element such that activation of the motor causes movement of the pumping element and hence pumping of fluid within the pump chamber, there being a sealing assembly which permits fluid in the pumping chamber to flow around the rotor but which substantially prevents fluid from the pumping chamber from contacting the stator, the sealing assembly including a partition part which lies between the stator and the pumping chamber and a sealing part which lies between the stator and the rotor, wherein the sealing part is made from a polymeric material over-molded onto the partition part.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for improved self-healing in a mobile ad-hoc wireless network in which network communication functions are divided into a plurality of functional layers. The system utilizes cross-layer self-healing techniques. Network data from at least one of the functional layers is stored, for example in a storage unit of the network node. The stored network data is then used to modify the functioning of at least one of the other layers. In one embodiment, a management module manages the storage and use of the network data. In particular embodiments, the stored network data relates to successful transmission rates and/or clear channel rates, and this stored data is used to adjust the transmission power of the network node. In another embodiment, the stored data may be used to generate a table of interchangeable network nodes, which may then be used to reroute a data packet to a network node other than an originally specified destination node.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for improved self-healing in a mobile ad-hoc wireless network in which network communication functions are divided into a plurality of functional layers. The system utilizes cross-layer self-healing techniques. Network data from at least one of the functional layers is stored, for example in a storage unit of the network node. The stored network data is then used to modify the functioning of at least one of the other layers. In one embodiment, a management module manages the storage and use of the network data. In particular embodiments, the stored network data relates to successful transmission rates and/or clear channel rates, and this stored data is used to adjust the transmission power of the network node. In another embodiment, the stored data may be used to generate a table of interchangeable network nodes, which may then be used to reroute a data packet to a network node other than an originally specified destination node.

Abstract: A pump assembly including a pumping element mounted for rotation within a pump chamber, movement of the pumping element in the chamber causing pumping of fluid within the pump chamber, and a motor, the motor including a stator and a rotor which is connected to the pumping element such that activation of the motor causes movement of the pumping element and hence pumping of fluid within the pump chamber, there being a sealing assembly which permits fluid in the pumping chamber to flow around the rotor but which substantially prevents fluid from the pumping chamber from contacting the stator, the sealing assembly including a partition part which lies between the stator and the pumping chamber and a sealing part which lies between the stator and the rotor, wherein the sealing part is made from a polymeric material over-moulded onto the partition part.

Abstract: A pump assembly including an electric motor, a pumping element mounted in a pump chamber, the motor being connected to the pumping element such that activation of the motor causes movement of the pumping element which in turn causes pumping of fluid in the pump chamber, and a motor controller which includes at least one electrical or electronic component and which controls operation of the motor, wherein at least one electrical or electronic component of the motor controller is mounted on or in a wall of the pump chamber.

Abstract: A pump assembly including an electric motor having a stator and a rotor, and an electrical or electronic motor control component having a major surface and at least one minor surface, the major surface having a larger surface area than the minor surface or surfaces, wherein the electrical or electronic motor control component is mounted such that the major surface of the electrical or electronic motor control component extends generally parallel to an axis of rotation of the motor rotor.

Abstract: A method of making a rotor for an electric motor, the rotor including a magnet assembly and a bearing, the bearing being adapted for supporting the rotor on a shaft whilst permitting rotation of the rotor about the shaft, the method including the steps of engaging the bearing with a bearing support tool, engaging a first engagement formation provided on the magnet assembly with a corresponding second engagement formation provided on the bearing such that movement of the magnet assembly with respect to the bearing is restricted, and moulding a polymeric rotor casing around the magnet assembly and bearing so that the magnet assembly and bearing are retained by the rotor casing.