Abstract: A curved support structure for a non-pneumatic tire and a tire incorporating such support structure. A support membrane extends continuously between a radially-inner end and a radially-outer end and defines opposing sides. A radially-outer joint may be provided on one of the opposing sides while a radially-inner joint may be provided on the other side of the membrane. An annular band may be incorporated with the radially-outer joint. A wheel, hub, or other structure may be incorporated with the radially-inner joint.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic wheel having spokes that are constructed such that collectively the plurality of spokes exhibit a fractional radial stiffness value within a range of 1 N/mm/deg to 10 N/mm/deg and a non-linearity of less than 20% when deflected under normal loading conditions.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic wheel includes an outer band, a hub and a plurality of spokes formed from a polyamine material. Each of the plurality of spokes is displaced to create pretension in the radial direction under a design load and the displacement is equal to or greater than the predetermined deflection of the outer band. The plurality of spokes is made from a polyamide material having a conditioned tensile modulus between 600 MPa and 3000 MPa, an equilibrium moisture content of no more than 1.5%, and a fatigue failure resistance that can withstand at least 1 million cycles.

Abstract: A support structure for a non-pneumatic tire and a tire incorporating such support structure. A support membrane extends continuously between a radially-inner end and a radially-outer end. Joints may be positioned at each end. An annular band may be connected with the radially-outer end. A wheel, hub, or other structure may be connected with the radially-inner end.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to plant cells and plants modified to increase resistance to necrotrophs or drought and methods of selecting and using the same. More specifically, the invention relates in part to plant cells and/or plants modified to eliminate or reduce as compared to control plants cell the NADPH oxidase activity or expression of certain respiratory burst oxidase homolog (RBOH) proteins and methods of selecting for and using the same.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic wheel includes an outer band, a hub and a plurality of spokes formed from a polyamine material. Each of the plurality of spokes is displaced to create pretension in the radial direction under a design load and the displacement is equal to or greater than the predetermined deflection of the outer band. The plurality of spokes is made from a polyamide material having a conditioned tensile modulus between 600 MPa and 3000 MPa, an equilibrium moisture content of no more than 1.5%, and a fatigue failure resistance that can withstand at least 1 million cycles.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic wheel possessing spokes having a compliant shear block providing spoke tension.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a moldable reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane and a non-pneumatic wheel made therefrom, a process for preparing the same and an non-pneumatic wheel obtained therefrom which exhibits a high modulus, low creep, and high fatigue life.

Abstract: A support structure for a non-pneumatic tire and a tire incorporating such support structure. A support membrane extends continuously between a radially-inner end and a radially-outer end. Joints may be positioned at each end. An annular band may be connected with the radially-outer end. A wheel, hub, or other structure may be connected with the radially-inner end.

Abstract: A system includes a data bus, Q registers each having a register width B, and a receiver circuit. The receiver circuit is configured for receiving, at each clock cycle of a number of clock cycles of the communication system, a bit lane of data on a data bus, each bit lane including Q valid bits of an interleaved packet of length E. The receiver circuit is configured for placing, at each clock cycle, each of the Q valid bits into a respective bin of Q bins each having a bin width equal to the register width B. The receiver circuit is configured for determining that the bins are full, and in response to determining that the bins are full, transferring the contents of the bins into the registers.

Abstract: A curved support structure for a non-pneumatic tire and a tire incorporating such support structure. A support membrane extends continuously between a radially-inner end and a radially-outer end and defines opposing sides. A radially-outer joint may be provided on one of the opposing sides while a radially-inner joint may be provided on the other side of the membrane. An annular band may be incorporated with the radially-outer joint. A wheel, hub, or other structure may be incorporated with the radially-inner joint.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire having a resilient annular outer band having a lateral mid-plane positioned equidistant between its left lateral edge and its right lateral edge, a radially inner annular hub; a plurality of spokes connecting the resilient annular outer band to the inner annular hub, wherein each of said plurality of spokes which connect to the resilient annular outer are laterally offset from the lateral mid-plane of the resilient annular outer band.

Abstract: A headliner bar assembly for securing a compliant airbag within a vehicle, the assembly including a front mounting plate, including a first front end and a first rear end, a rear mounting plate, including a second front end arranged adjacent to the first rear end, and a second rear end, a mounting bracket arranged adjacent to the first front end, wherein the compliant airbag is secured to at least the front mounting plate and the rear mounting plate, and a panel operatively arranged to cover at least the compliant airbag, the front mounting plate, and the rear mounting plate.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic wheel having spokes that are constructed such that collectively the plurality of spokes exhibit a fractional radial stiffness value within a range of 1 N/mm/deg to 10 N/mm/deg and a non-linearity of less than 20% when deflected under normal loading conditions.

Abstract: A power conversion circuit providing a regulated output voltage to a load can include a switching regulator with an input configured to be coupled to an input voltage source and an output configured to be coupled to the load. The power conversion circuit can further include a metered charge transfer converter, such as a charge pump or a switched or pulsed current source, having an input configured to be coupled to an input voltage source and having an output configured to be coupled to the load. A controller coupled to the metered charge transfer converter can be configured to operate the metered charge transfer converter to deliver energy to the load responsive to a dip of the regulated output voltage below a threshold caused by an increase in current drawn by the load. The metered charge transfer converter may be located closer to the load than the switching regulator.

Abstract: A system includes a data bus, Q registers each having a register width B, and a receiver circuit. The receiver circuit is configured for receiving, at each clock cycle of a number of clock cycles of the communication system, a bit lane of data on a data bus, each bit lane including Q valid bits of an interleaved packet of length E. The receiver circuit is configured for placing, at each clock cycle, each of the Q valid bits into a respective bin of Q bins each having a bin width equal to the register width B. The receiver circuit is configured for determining that the bins are full, and in response to determining that the bins are full, transferring the contents of the bins into the registers.

Abstract: A power conversion circuit providing a regulated output voltage to a load can include a switching regulator with an input configured to be coupled to an input voltage source and an output configured to be coupled to the load. The power conversion circuit can further include a metered charge transfer converter, such as a charge pump or a switched or pulsed current source, having an input configured to be coupled to an input voltage source and having an output configured to be coupled to the load. A controller coupled to the metered charge transfer converter can be configured to operate the metered charge transfer converter to deliver energy to the load responsive to a dip of the regulated output voltage below a threshold caused by an increase in current drawn by the load. The metered charge transfer converter may be located closer to the load than the switching regulator.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire having a nesting high modulus spoke structure each spoke pretension such that the spokes maintain positive tension during operation of the wheel under normal operating loading conditions over a smooth surface.

Abstract: A non-pneumatic wheel possessing spokes having a compliant shear block providing spoke tension.