Abstract: Described is an autoinjector comprising of a case, a motor adapted to rotate a drive gear, and a curvi-linear plunger adapted to mate with the drive gear. The plunger includes a distal end with a resilient flange, which in a non-deflected state, abuts a proximal collar of a syringe, and, in a deflected state, advances through the proximal collar and engages a stopper in the syringe.

Abstract: An autoinjector includes a case configured to receive a syringe, a slidable member that is movable axially within the case to cause at least a portion of the syringe to move axially when the syringe is disposed within the case for dispensing a medicament through a needle of the syringe, a locking member configured to prevent actuation of the slidable member when the autoinjector is in a pre-dispense configuration, a sleeve coupled to a distal end of the case and surrounding at least a portion of a needle of the syringe when the syringe is disposed within the case, an elongate member extending proximally from the sleeve and configured to deflect the locking member to allow actuation of the plunger, and two drive springs coupled to the slidable member and configured to apply a biasing force that acts on the slidable member to move the slidable member distally.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a telecommunications structure including a plurality of mounting members each having a length and a diameter, the plurality of mounting members includes one or more vertically-oriented mounting members that intersect with one or more horizontally-oriented mounting members to form a frame that is configured to have telecommunications equipment mounted thereto. Each of the one or more vertically-oriented mounting members or each of the one or more horizontally-oriented mounting members includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced-apart recesses configured to receive an intersecting horizontally-oriented mounting member or vertically-oriented mounting member and form a mechanical connection therebetween. A press tool for forming the recesses and methods of using the same are also described herein.

Abstract: An energy storage and recovery system device for a vehicle, comprising a flywheel, a first and a second set of gears, and multiple wet multi-plate clutches, wherein one of each gear set is arranged coaxially along a clutch shaft with one of the clutches, and wherein the device is coupled to the vehicle transmission, such that actuation of a clutch redirected the torque path via the gears, thereby enabling multiple ratios and therefore multiple speeds.

Abstract: An energy storage and recovery system device for a vehicle, comprising a flywheel, a first and a second set of gears, and multiple wet multi-plate clutches, wherein one of each gear set is arranged coaxially along a clutch shaft with one of the clutches, and wherein the device is coupled to the vehicle transmission, such that actuation of a clutch redirected the torque path via the gears, thereby enabling multiple ratios and therefore multiple speeds.

Abstract: An energy storage and recovery system device for a vehicle, comprising a flywheel, a first and a second set of gears, and multiple wet mutliplate clutches, wherein one of each gear set is arranged coaxially along a clutch shaft with one of the clutches, and wherein the device is coupled to the vehicle transmission, such that actuation of a clutch redirected the torque path via the gears, thereby enabling multiple ratios and therefore multiple speeds.

Abstract: The present description is directed to a cement or cementitious mixture that includes fly ash, zinc oxide and borate. Importantly, the cementitious mixture includes greater than 50% of fly ash by weight, or alternatively greater than 75% by weight of fly ash, or still further alternatively greater than 90% or 95% by weight of fly ash. Zinc oxide is incorporated in the cementitious mixture at levels of 2.5% and greater, or alternatively at the amounts of about 5 to 20% zinc oxide. Finally, a borate compound in needed for use as a set retarder.

Abstract: An energy storage and recovery system device (2) for a vehicle, comprising a flywheel (4), a first and a second set of gears (4; 6), and multiple wet multiplate clutches (10, 12, 14), wherein one of each gear set (4; 6) is arranged coaxially along a clutch shaft (34, 36, 38) with one of the clutches (10, 12, 14), and wherein the device (2) is coupled to the vehicle transmission, such that actuation of a clutch redirects the torque path via the gears, thereby enabling multiple ratios and therefore multiple speeds.

Abstract: In a bus interface unit, a first communications interface is provided for the coupling of a first plurality of peripheral devices of different device types to facilitate communication with a selected one of the first plurality of peripheral devices of different device types. In addition, a second communications interface is provided for coupling to a first bus of an integrated circuit (IC) to facilitate communication with a selected one of a second plurality of devices of the IC, via the first bus. A controller is provided for the coupling of the first and second communications interfaces to facilitate communications between selected ones of the first and second plurality of devices, dynamically selecting and employing a communication protocol consistent with the device type of the selected one of the first plurality of peripheral devices. The bus interface unit has particular application to interfacing external devices with the core of an SOC.

Abstract: A pressure equalization apparatus for decreasing or eliminating the pressure differential between the internal pressure within a sealed system and the external ambient air pressure while concurrently sustaining a dry atmosphere inside the enclosure. The apparatus includes a variable volume chamber coupled in fluid communication with the sealed system and adapted to change its volume as in relation to the pressurization of the sealed system. Gas flowing between the sealed system and the variable volume chamber, as the pressurization changes, is exposed to an adsorbent operative for dehumidifying the exchanged gas.

Abstract: A compressor control module for use with a pressurization system having a strain gauge transducer and a compressor. The compressor control module includes variable voltage references associated with low and high pressure limits, comparator circuits configured to compare the voltage from the strain gauge pressure transducer to the variable voltage references, a control logic circuit configured to logically combine signals from the comparator circuits, and a relay circuit configured to apply power to the compressor.

Abstract: In a bus interface unit, a first communications interface is provided for the coupling of a first plurality of peripheral devices of different device types to facilitate communication with a selected one of the first plurality of peripheral devices of different device types. In addition, a second communications interface is provided for coupling to a first bus of an integrated circuit (IC) to facilitate communication with a selected one of a second plurality of devices of the IC, via the first bus. A controller is provided for the coupling of the first and second communications interfaces to facilitate communications between selected ones of the first and second plurality of devices, dynamically selecting and employing a communication protocol consistent with the device type of the selected one of the first plurality of peripheral devices. The bus interface unit has particular application to interfacing external devices with the core of an SOC.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for drying articles either free of applied heat or with a significantly reduced heating requirement. The apparatus includes a drying gas source is operative to dehumidify a moisture-laden gas, such as ambient air, flowing in the flow path to provide a drying gas to a drying chamber of a receptacle holding the articles. The drying gas removes moisture, or other cleansing liquid, from articles held in the chamber. The drying gas and moisture entrained in the drying gas are exhausted from the receptacle. The apparatus may optionally be equipped to provide a cleansing liquid, such as water, to the receptacle for mixing with the articles before the drying gas is supplied.

Abstract: A compressor control module for use with a pressurization system having a strain gauge transducer and a compressor. The compressor control module includes variable voltage references associated with low and high pressure limits, comparator circuits configured to compare the voltage from the strain gauge pressure transducer to the variable voltage references, a control logic circuit configured to logically combine signals from the comparator circuits, and a relay circuit configured to apply power to the compressor.

Abstract: A pressure equalization apparatus for decreasing or eliminating the pressure differential between the internal pressure within a sealed system and the external ambient air pressure while concurrently sustaining a dry atmosphere inside the enclosure. The apparatus includes a variable volume chamber coupled in fluid communication with the sealed system and adapted to change its volume as in relation to the pressurization of the sealed system. Gas flowing between the sealed system and the variable volume chamber, as the pressurization changes, is exposed to an adsorbent operative for dehumidifying the exchanged gas.

Abstract: A system configured to deliver dry pressurized air, derived from ambient air, to underground or outdoor cables, conduit, waveguides, plenums or other air spaces for the purpose of preventing the ingress of moisture or contamination. The system includes a housing and a modular membrane pressurization unit removably received within an interior space of the housing. The housing has a base configured for being at least partially buried below ground level and an air intake above ground level. The modular membrane pressurization unit intakes humid ambient air from the environment surrounding the housing and generates a continuous supply of dry pressurized air housing that is routed to the underground air space.

Abstract: A telephone unit having a plurality of lines which connect to a PBX and having a microprocessor which transmits and receives data over a digital line between telephone units associated in a group such that a direct forwarding feature is controlled by the microprocessor altering the ring arrangement among the telephones in the group. The telephone unit also has a speakerphone which is controlled by the microprocessor. Each telephone unit has means for monitoring the status of the lines associated with it and providing data to the microprocessor as to line status.

Abstract: A device for use with executive and secretarial telephone units associated in a work group, having a programmable microprocessor which selectively controls the connection of incoming telephone lines to the secretarial telephone units and monitors the status of the telephone lines and provides such information to the secretarial telephone units.