Abstract: Disclosed herein, a haircare appliance using wireless transmission of information and/or energy between the appliance's main body and an accessory. The appliance has a main body with a processing element, a communication element, and a blower for generating an airflow. The main body has an attachment region for connecting an accessory. The accessory has a sensor element to determine a sensor reading, a processing element, and a communication element. The accessory is selectively attachable to the main body at the attachment region, and when attached to the main body, it can receive the airflow from the blower, and discharge the received airflow towards the hair of a user. The main body and accessory have a communication connection for bidirectional communication. The bidirectional communication is a wireless communication connection, and energy for operating the sensor element is provided by the wireless communication and/or a separate wireless energy transfer connection.

Abstract: A modified-material-based high-precision combined antenna for satellite navigation and communications includes a high-frequency satellite navigation antenna metal radiating surface, a low-frequency satellite navigation antenna metal radiating surface, a WIFI/Bluetooth antenna metal radiating surface, a PCB, a shielding metal cavity and an injection molded modified-material-based substrate. The low-frequency satellite navigation antenna metal radiating surface is located between the high-frequency satellite navigation antenna metal radiating surface and the PCB. The WIFI/Bluetooth antenna metal radiating surface is located on a side of the low-frequency satellite navigation antenna metal radiating surface. The injection molded modified-material-based substrate is made of polyphenyl ether doped with a modified material, and the modified material has a relative permittivity of 2.65 and a density of 1.06 g/cm3.

Abstract: A modified-material-based high-precision combined antenna for satellite navigation and communications includes a high-frequency satellite navigation antenna metal radiating surface, a low-frequency satellite navigation antenna metal radiating surface, a WIFI/Bluetooth antenna metal radiating surface, a PCB, a shielding metal cavity and an injection molded modified-material-based substrate. The low-frequency satellite navigation antenna metal radiating surface is located between the high-frequency satellite navigation antenna metal radiating surface and the PCB. The WIFI/Bluetooth antenna metal radiating surface is located on a side of the low-frequency satellite navigation antenna metal radiating surface. The injection molded modified-material-based substrate is made of polyphenyl ether doped with a modified material, and the modified material has a relative permittivity of 2.65 and a density of 1.06 g/cm3.

Abstract: A mass spectrum resolution device for measuring laser ablation ion species with improved time of flight mass spectrometry includes a vacuum system unit, a plasma production unit, and a particle restraint selection and separation unit, wherein the particle restraint selection and separation unit comprises a particle limit selector and a plurality of ion pulse accelerated electrode plates; the particle limit selector comprises a restrainer lifting block, a restrainer and a restrainer selection baffle; a through hole is formed in the restrainer lifting block; a plurality of circular holes with different apertures are formed in the restrainer selection baffle, and the restrainer and the restrainer selection baffle are arranged in the restrainer lifting block and can move; and the ion pulse accelerated electrode plates are arranged in the advance direction of particles and are axially parallel to the restrainer lifting block.

Abstract: A mass spectrum resolution device for measuring laser ablation ion species with improved time of flight mass spectrometry includes a vacuum system unit, a plasma production unit, and a particle restraint selection and separation unit, wherein the particle restraint selection and separation unit comprises a particle limit selector and a plurality of ion pulse accelerated electrode plates; the particle limit selector comprises a restrainer lifting block, a restrainer and a restrainer selection baffle; a through hole is formed in the restrainer lifting block; a plurality of circular holes with different apertures are formed in the restrainer selection baffle, and the restrainer and the restrainer selection baffle are arranged in the restrainer lifting block and can move; and the ion pulse accelerated electrode plates are arranged in the advance direction of particles and are axially parallel to the restrainer lifting block.

Abstract: An apparatus 2 comprising a cryogenic chamber 4 and a galvanic input interface 6 to the cryogenic chamber 4 configured to receive a lower amplitude electric current 8. A converter 10 is located within the cryogenic chamber 4 and configured to convert the lower amplitude electric current 8, provided by the galvanic input interface 6, to a higher amplitude electric current 12 for supply to a load 14 within the cryogenic chamber 4. A controller 16 is configured to control the converter 10 and to detect the onset of quench by comparing the duration of the charge/discharge cycle of the convertor with a stored value. The controller 16 may also compare an instantaneous value of load current with a stored value of load current.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include helical, ring bar and tunnel ladder slow wave structures (SWSs). Embodiments of methods of micro-fabricating such SWSs are also disclosed. Embodiments of high frequency electromagnetic devices including such SWSs are also disclosed. Exemplary high frequency electromagnetic devices may include a traveling wave tube, a traveling wave tube amplifier, a back wave oscillator, as part of a linear accelerator, a microwave power module, a klystron or a millimeter-wave power module.

Abstract: Methods of detecting a microorganism in an aqueous solution or suspension, where the aqueous solution or suspension does not comprise precultured microorganisms, are provided. The methods utilize microspheres coated with antibodies or antibody fragments, and assessment of agglutination. Methods of detecting at least one of n microorganism species in an aqueous solution or suspension are also provided. The methods utilize antibody coated microspheres coated with n distinct antibodies or antibody fragments and assessment of agglutination.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include helical, ring bar and tunnel ladder slow wave structures (SWSs). Embodiments of methods of micro-fabricating such SWSs are also disclosed. Embodiments of high frequency electromagnetic devices including such SWSs are also disclosed. Exemplary high frequency electromagnetic devices may include a traveling wave tube, a traveling wave tube amplifier, a back wave oscillator, as part of a linear accelerator, a microwave power module, a klystron or a millimeter-wave power module.

Abstract: A device for ameliorating RF radiation received from cellular telephones and the like is disclosed. The device includes at least one spacing member attachable to the cellular telephone so as to maintain the telephone a minimum desired distance from the user while the telephone is in use. The spacer will generally be made of an elastomeric and/or energy absorbing material, so as to be comfortable and minimize the specific energy absorption rate of RF radiation by the user.