Abstract: A seal assembly includes a first retainer and a second retainer. The first retainer includes a first base having a first inner surface defining a first aperture and a protrusion extending from the first inner surface. The second retainer is configured for removable connection with the first retainer and includes a second base having an outer surface, a second inner surface opposite the outer surface, and an end surface extending between the outer surface and the second inner surface. The second inner surface defines a second aperture. The end surface defines an opening configured to receive the protrusion. The outer surface defines a groove in communication with the opening and configured to translatably-receive the protrusion upon rotation of the second retainer relative to the first retainer.

Abstract: A wiring assembly is configured to be coupled to a substrate. The wiring assembly includes a wire, a first connector, a wire clip, a connector clip, and a second connector. The wire is configured to be disposed within a channel of the substrate. The first connector is coupled to the wire. The wire clip is coupled to the wire and is configured to be disposed within the channel. The connector clip is coupled to the first connector and is configured to be coupled to an end of the substrate. The second connector is configured to be coupled to the substrate and includes a first cover and a second cover coupled to the first cover. The first and second covers define a cavity configured to receive the wire.

Abstract: A mounting device configured to attach an elongated article to a substrate includes a base portion and an attachment portion extending from the base portion. The attachment portion is configured to be received within an opening in the substrate and has a plurality of branches extending therefrom. The mounting device also includes a cap portion that is spaced apart from the base portion and defining an aperture in which the attachment portion is received. The plurality of branches engage the aperture and are configured to inhibit removal of the attachment portion from the aperture. The mounting device further includes a plurality of legs extending between the base portion and the cap portion that is configured to retain the elongated article between the base portion and the cap portion. A method of attaching an elongated article to a substrate using such a mounting device is also described.

Abstract: A wiring assembly including a flex circuit including a plastic laminate layer and a mount location configured to receive a fastener secured to a substrate. The wiring assembly further includes a flex circuit attachment feature, the flex circuit attachment feature including an extruded material bonded to the plastic laminate layer at the mount location.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for interconnecting electrical conductors using a grid pattern formed from an electrically conductive material on a dielectric substrate. The grid pattern includes regularly spaced apertures forming an interconnected grid array of conductive traces. By severing connections between a separate conductive trace and the rest of the grid array, individual conductive traces are created. A first conductor from a first electrical cable is attached to a first contact pad defined by one of the separate conductive traces, and a second conductor from a second electrical cable is attached to a second contact pad defined by another separate conductive trace. This arrangement enables the interconnection of the first conductor to the second conductor via the separate conductive trace.

Abstract: A mounting device configured to attach an elongated article to a substrate includes a base portion and an attachment portion extending from the base portion. The attachment portion is configured to be received within an opening in the substrate and has a plurality of branches extending therefrom. The mounting device also includes a cap portion that is spaced apart from the base portion and defining an aperture in which the attachment portion is received. The plurality of branches engage the aperture and are configured to inhibit removal of the attachment portion from the aperture. The mounting device further includes a plurality of legs extending between the base portion and the cap portion that is configured to retain the elongated article between the base portion and the cap portion. A method of attaching an elongated article to a substrate using such a mounting device is also described.

Abstract: A method of forming a flexible circuit, including providing a flexible flat cable with a first surface and a second surface. The first surface of the flexible flat cable is diametrically opposed to the second surface. A dispensing apparatus including a nozzle is further provided, and an extruded material is dispensed through the nozzle onto the first surface of the flexible flat cable. The extruded material is shaped into a pattern and cured onto the first surface of the flexible flat cable.

Abstract: A method of forming a flexible circuit, including providing a flexible flat cable with a first surface and a second surface. The first surface of the flexible flat cable is diametrically opposed to the second surface. A dispensing apparatus including a nozzle is further provided, and an extruded material is dispensed through the nozzle onto the first surface of the flexible flat cable. The extruded material is shaped into a pattern and cured onto the first surface of the flexible flat cable.

Abstract: A wiring assembly including a flex circuit including a plastic laminate layer and a mount location configured to receive a fastener secured to a substrate. The wiring assembly further includes a flex circuit attachment feature, the flex circuit attachment feature including an extruded material bonded to the plastic laminate layer at the mount location. The flex circuit attachment feature provides a structural strength at the mount location and provides a cushion between the flex circuit and the substrate.

Abstract: A controller implantable within the body of a patient as part of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) system and a method therefore are provided. According to one aspect, the controller includes processing circuitry configured to receive inputs from at least one of: at least one internal component of the LVAD system, at least one external component of the LVAD system, and at least one clinician's device, and determine a charging rate for charging a battery of the LVAD system internal to the patient based on at least one of the received inputs.

Abstract: A controller implantable within the body of a patient as part of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) system and a method therefore are provided. According to one aspect, the controller includes processing circuitry configured to receive inputs from at least one of: at least one internal component of the LVAD system, at least one external component of the LVAD system, and at least one clinician's device, and determine a charging rate for charging a battery of the LVAD system internal to the patient based on at least one of the received inputs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substrates and coating compositions disposed thereon containing improved ultraviolet degradation resistance. Specifically, these coating compositions can contain multiple UV protectants and can advantageously be used in transparent, semi-transparent, and/or translucent coatings on substrates, particularly opaque or semi-opaque substrates such as wood, e.g., in order to inhibit, to reduce, and/or to minimize UV degradation of said substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for negative a positive image, using a negative acting color proofing element comprising, sequentially, a strippable cover sheet; a crosslinked layer containing a polymer having phenolic groups; a color layer, containing a colorant, a polymeric binder, a polymerizable monomer and, optionally, a photoinitiator; a photoadhering layer containing polymerizable groups, and, optionally, a free radical photoinitiator; and a optional thermoplastic adhesive layer. At least one of the color layer and the photoadhering layer containing the photoinitiator. The element is first exposed to actinic radiation and then laminated to a receiver sheet. The composite peeled apart to thereby form a colored negative image on the receiver sheet.

Abstract: A negative-acting color proofing element comprising, sequentially, (i) a strippable, transparent cover sheet; (ii) a crosslinked layer, which comprises a polymer having phenolic groups; (iii) a color layer, which comprises an organic binder, a polymerizable monomer, a colorant, and an optional photoinitiator, (iv) a photoadhering layer, which comprises a polymerizable component having at least one ethylenically unsaturated group; a polymer comprising polyvinyl acetal and polyvinyl alcohol segments, having from about 1 to about 40 weight % polyvinyl alcohol content; and an optional photoinitiator, wherein least one of either the color layer or the photoadhering layer contains a photoinitiator; (v) a thermoplastic adhesive layer; and (vii) a receiver sheet. Preferably the polymerizable component and photoinitiator diffuse into the color layer during assembly of the element.