Abstract: A lead connector system for use with electrical nerve stimulators is described herein. An example lead connector for an electrical stimulator system includes a body, a blade, and an insert. The body includes a cable interface and defines lead ports. The blade is affixed to the body. The blade has at least one angled portion. The insert slidably connects to the body. The insert includes a handle and a chassis. The chassis defines a lead channel coaxial with the lead ports and blade channels transverse the lead channel to accept the blade. The angled portion of the blade provides electrical contact between the cable interface and a lead inserted into the lead channel and extending through at least one of the lead ports.

Abstract: It is disclosed an apparatus and method for determining a temperature of the bath of an electrolytic cell during electrolytic production of a metal. The apparatus comprising an electrode body and a conductor pin at least partially inserted thereinto for providing electrical connection; and a probe inserted into the conductor pin, for providing one or more probe readings and being operable when positioned at least partially below a bath-vapor interface upon immersion in the electrolytic bath. The temperature of the bath is determined based on at least one of the one or more probe readings. The probe is protected from corrosion by the conductor pin during metal production. The electrolytic 10 cell may comprise more than one apparatus for measuring temperature in order to evaluate a temperature profile in the bath. Preferably, the one or more anodes are inert or oxygen evolving anodes, and the metal to be produced is aluminum.

Abstract: It is disclosed an electrode body for the electrolytic production of a metal comprising a first portion for operatively connecting the electrode body to an electrolytic cell: a second portion, opposite the first portion; and a middle portion extending between the first and second portions. The body has a continuous external surface forming a round transition between the second and middle portions. The external surface of the middle portion comprises two opposite outer flat surfaces for facing surfaces of adjacent electrodes when the electrode is plunged into an electrolytic bath of the electrolytic cell comprising said adjacent electrodes. Preferably, the electrode is an anode and the anode body has a bore shape with a continuous external surface of the body wall. Preferably, the electrode body is made from a metal alloy, a ceramic or cermet material to form an inert or oxygen-evolving anode used for an eco-friendly production of aluminum.

Abstract: Disclosed are a pin assembly for providing current to an electrode, e.g. an inert or oxygen evolving anode, and its manufacturing method. The pin assembly is configured to be inserted into an electrode body of an electrode for providing an electric current to the electrode body. The pin assembly comprises a structural support member configured to mechanically support the electrode body, and a protective conductive member configured to embed the structural support member. The protective conductive member comprises at least one metal or alloy thereof adapted for conducting the electric current while protecting the structural support member against corrosion during a given period of time of use of the electrode. The pin assembly enables convenient electrical connection of the electrodes, combines electrical and thermal performance for optimizing cell efficiency, provides structural and corrosion durability for extending pin assembly life, and utilizes robust joining processes for high reliability.

Abstract: A first acoustic transducer has an armature, and the armature moves within a magnetic field. The first transducer also comprises a first coil. A second acoustic transducer has a first outer circumferential edge and an inner circumferential edge. A housing includes at least portions of the first transducer and the second transducer. The first transducer is disposed at least partially within the cavity and within the inner circumferential edge of the second transducer. The first coil is fixed in space relative to the housing.

Abstract: A first acoustic transducer has an armature, and the armature moves within a magnetic field. The first transducer also comprises a first coil. A second acoustic transducer has a first outer circumferential edge and an inner circumferential edge. A housing includes at least portions of the first transducer and the second transducer. The first transducer is disposed at least partially within the cavity and within the inner circumferential edge of the second transducer. The first coil is fixed in space relative to the housing.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for detecting an intrusion to a communications network. One embodiment describes a system for detecting intrusions. The system has a peripheral card coupled to a host computer system. The peripheral card has a communications portion and a processor managing the communications portion. The communications portion has only a capability for receiving data packets via a communications network. The communications portion lacks capability of transmitting the data packets via the communications network. The communications portion of the peripheral card reduces intrusion of the communications network.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for detecting an intrusion to a communications network. One embodiment describes a peripheral card having a communications portion and a processor. The communications portion has only a capability for receiving data packets via the communications network. The communications portion lacks capability of transmitting the data packets via the communications network. The processor manages the communications portion, and the communications portion reduces intrusion of the communications network.

Abstract: An audio system for use in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The system includes a front-driver side speaker unit and a front-passenger side speaker unit to cooperatively emit audio sound to the passenger compartment. The driver-side speaker unit includes a primary speaker and a secondary speaker to produce sound in cooperation with a primary speaker and a secondary speaker of the passenger-side speaker unit. An audio control system is configured to compensate for unbalancing of stereo images at front-driver/passenger positions by controlling output from the secondary speakers based on output from the primary speakers.

Abstract: A stencil printer is provided for depositing solder paste onto a surface of an electronic substrate. The stencil printer includes a frame and a stencil coupled to the frame. The stencil has a plurality of apertures formed therein. The stencil printer further includes a dispenser coupled to the frame. The stencil and the dispenser are adapted to deposit solder paste onto the electronic substrate. The stencil printer further includes an imaging system constructed and arranged to capture an image of the electronic substrate. The imaging system includes a camera assembly, an on-axis illumination assembly adapted to generate light substantially along a first axis generally perpendicular to the surface of the electronic substrate, and an off-axis illumination assembly adapted to generate rays of light substantially along a second axis extending at an angle with respect to the first axis. A controller is coupled to the imaging system to control movement of the imaging system to capture an image.

Abstract: A stencil printer for depositing solder paste onto a plurality of pads of an electronic substrate includes a frame and a stencil coupled to the frame. The stencil has a plurality of apertures formed therein. The stencil printer further includes a support assembly coupled to the frame, the support assembly supporting the electronic substrate in a printing position. An imaging system is adapted to capture images of multiple areas of one of the electronic substrate and the stencil. A controller, coupled to the imaging system, is adapted to control movement of the imaging system to capture an image of an area while maintaining a minimum velocity above zero when capturing the image of the area. Methods for dispensing solder paste on a substrate and for inspecting the substrate are further disclosed.

Abstract: A stencil printer for depositing solder paste onto an electronic substrate includes a frame and a stencil coupled to the frame. A dispenser is coupled to the frame, with the dispenser and the stencil being configured to deposit solder paste onto the plurality of pads of the electronic substrate. An imaging system is configured to capture images of regions of interest of at least one of the electronic substrate and the stencil. The stencil printer further includes a controller coupled to the imaging system, with the controller being configured to control movement of the imaging system to capture images of regions of interest of at least one of the electronic substrate and the stencil extending generally along a first axis before moving the imaging system in another direction. A method for dispensing material on a substrate is further disclosed.

Abstract: An audio system includes a first speaker operable to output sound over a first frequency range, and a second speaker operable to output sound over a second frequency range. A first input device is operable to select a volume of the sound output by the first and second speakers, and a second input device is operable to effect a change in the volume of the sound output by the first and second speakers, independently of each other. A control system is configured to effect a change in the volume of the sound output by the second speaker over a high portion of the second frequency range, while holding substantially constant the volume of the sound output by the second speaker over a low portion of the second frequency range, when the second input device is operated to change the volume of the sound output by the second speaker.

Abstract: A method of inspecting a stencil having apertures through which a substance is deposited onto an electronic substrate includes depositing the substance through the stencil and onto the substrate, capturing a first image of the stencil after the deposit of the substance and detecting variations in texture of the substance in the first image, capturing a second image of the electronic substrate having the substance on its surface and detecting variations in texture of the substance in the second image, defining a region of interest in the first image and in the second image to determine whether at least one feature exists in the region of interest, measuring a first span of the at least one feature in the region of interest in the first image and a second span of the at least one feature in the region of interest in the second image, and correlating the first span of the at least one feature and the second span of the at least one feature to determine whether a threshold span of the at least one feature has bee

Abstract: A muffler for removably installing onto a pneumatic tool. A muffler housing has a deflector plate dividing the tool exhaust gases into streams of gas. The streams impinge upon an airfoil rotatably mounted within the housing mixing the streams and gas pulses in a more uniform mixture which then is emitted from the housing.

Abstract: A vehicle overhead audio system, an electromagnetic transducer assembly for use therein and a computer system programmed with a graphic software control for changing the audio system's signal level and delay are provided where a headliner of the vehicle is a loudspeaker of the system thereby replacing many other loudspeakers and being invisible to the occupants. The headliner is driven in multiple zones that effect proper imaging for all occupants. Supplemental high frequency and subwoofer speakers and signal processing circuitry are included in one aspect of the invention.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for detecting an intrusion to a communications network. One embodiment describes a peripheral card having a communications portion and a processor. The communications portion has only a capability for receiving data packets via the communications network. The communications portion lacks capability of transmitting the data packets via the communications network. The processor manages the communications portion, and the communications portion reduces intrusion of the communications network.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for depositing material on a surface of an electronic substrate are provided and include a squeegee device or system for distributing material to be deposited on the electronic substrate. The squeegee device or system can include a first wiping blade and a second wiping blade spaced from and parallel to the first wiping blade. The first wiping blade and the second wiping blade are disposed at an angle relative to a vertical axis, the vertical axis being perpendicular to a surface of an electronic substrate, such that when the first and the second wiping blades contact a surface of a stencil to deposit or print the material onto the electronic substrate, the first and the second wiping blades contact the stencil surface at a rake angle relative to a direction in which the squeegee device traverses the stencil surface.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for detecting an intrusion to a communications network. One embodiment describes a system for detecting intrusions. The system has a peripheral card coupled to a host computer system. The peripheral card has a communications portion and a processor managing the communications portion. The communications portion has only a capability for receiving data packets via a communications network. The communications portion lacks capability of transmitting the data packets via the communications network. The communications portion of the peripheral card reduces intrusion of the communications network.