Abstract: A power management lock system including an electronic lock unit configured to lock and unlock a door and further including at least one sensor in communication with the electronic lock unit, the sensor configured to sense an open condition of the door and a closed condition of the door, wherein the electronic lock unit is configured to receive door data pertaining to the open condition and the closed condition from the at least one sensor, and where the electronic lock unit is further configured to manage the provision of power within the electronic unit based upon the door data.

Abstract: The present invention provides an EMI-minimized transceiver, rectangular-shaped collar including a plurality of contact fingers for making electrical contact with a chassis in which a transceiver cage comprising the collar and the cage body is mounted.

Abstract: The invention provides anisotropically conductive adhesive compositions, which comprise a mixture of a multifunctional glycidyl ether epoxy resin, a phenoxy resin, a core-shell polymer, optionally a thermoplastic resin, a thermally activated curing agent, and electrically conductive particles.

Abstract: A transceiver module has an interface surface and is received within a cage. The cage has a cage latch that retains the transceiver module. The transceiver module has a ramp, an actuator and a release handle. The ramp is located on the interface surface of the transceiver module and has a ramp surface that slopes away from the interface surface of the transceiver module and toward the cage latch. The actuator is adjacent the interface surface of the transceiver module and is configured to be movable on the ramp surface. The release handle is mounted on the transceiver module and is coupled to the actuator. Rotating the release handle in a first direction causes the actuator to move along the ramp surface toward the cage latch thereby moving the cage latch away from the interface surface. Rotating the release handle in a second direction causes the actuator to move along the ramp surface toward the interface surface and away from the cage latch.

Abstract: A flexible mounting base to hold a sensor at an infusion site, the sensor being a removable in vivo sensor for monitoring analyte concentration level in a patient, such as blood glucose (BG) level. The mounting base comprises a flexible adhesive that anchors the flexible sensor set at an infusion site to provide stability for the sensor set in a convenient and comfortable manner. Placement of the mounting base onto the patient's skin causes the insertion needle to pierce the skin for transcutaneous placement of the cannula with the sensor therein. The insertion needle can then be withdrawn to leave the cannula and sensor at the selected insertion position, with the distal segment of the sensor being exposed to patient extracellular fluid via apertures formed in the cannula.

Abstract: Provided are abrasive articles comprising a plurality of abrasive particles and a binder wherein the binder comprises a polymer formed by a reaction between a polyisocyanate and a polyoxirane, wherein the resulting binder is substantially free of urethane and urea linkages. Also provided is a method of making such an abrasive article.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for forming images in positive- or negative-tone chemically amplified photoresists. The methods of the present invention rely on the vertical up-diffusion of photoacid generated by patternwise imaging of an underlayer disposed on a substrate and overcoated with a polymer containing acid labile functionality. In accordance with the present invention, the vertical up-diffusion can be the sole mechanism for imaging formation or the methods of the present invention can be used in conjunction with conventional imaging processes.

Abstract: A user control generates a heat level input signal responsive to a user of a cooktop heating element. Logic generates an output signal having a duty cycle corresponding to the input signal. An electromechanical device connected to apply power from a source to the heating element in response to the output signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods of interrogating clusters of cells for two or more biological markers that do not, or rarely, occur in the same cell during normal cellular growth, development and function, to indicate the existence of cells that are part of a local area where a pre-neoplastic or neoplastic lesion may be present. The relationship among cells is maintained while interrogating the clusters of cells to facilitate the examination and determination of the existence of possible dysplasia.

Abstract: A cell collector and cell collection method are provided for collecting clusters of cells for subsequent analysis of the cells to screen for abnormalities. The cell collector is designed to enhance the capability of the collector to pick-up clusters or clumps of cells, and to facilitate transfer of the collected clusters of cells onto a receiving structure, for example a slide. In one embodiment, a combination of the material of the collector, the texture of the collection surface of the collector, and the use of expansion and rotation of the collector during collection facilitate the collection of the clusters of cells.

Abstract: The invention provides anisotropically conductive adhesive compositions which comprise a mixture of: a cycloaliphatic epoxide resin; an omega hydroxyl ester-modified phenoxy resin; optionally, a multifunctional glycidyl ether epoxide resin; optionally, a thermoplastic resin; thermally activated catalyst; and electrically conductive particles.

Abstract: A bi-directional transceiver comprises a housing, a flange coupled to the housing, and only one LC receptacle coupled to the housing. A width of the housing is less than 9.2 mm, and a width of the flange is less than 9.5 mm.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention includes a technique to manually propel movement of a wheelchair in a first direction while being carried by the wheelchair. This wheelchair includes a first wheel with a first brake and a second wheel with a second brake. While participating in a sports activity with one or more hands during this movement, steering the wheelchair in a second direction by hands-free activation of the first brake and in a third direction by hands-free activation of the second brake; and stopping the movement of the wheelchair by hands-free activation of the first brake and the second brake.

Abstract: A mode indicator for use with a transceiver module includes a colored plastic button having an engagement feature configured for attachment to a corresponding transceiver module engagement feature.

Abstract: An optical transceiver has a housing, a circuit board, an optical subassembly and a heat wick. The circuit board is configured to be received within the housing. The optical subassembly has a can and a barrel, and the optical subassembly is mechanically supported on the housing and electrically coupled to the circuit board. The heat wick is thermally coupled between the can of the optical assembly and the housing.

Abstract: A mode indicator for use with a transceiver module includes a colored plastic button having an engagement feature configured for attachment to a corresponding transceiver module engagement feature.

Abstract: A transceiver module has an interface surface and is received within a cage. The cage has a cage latch that retains the transceiver module. The transceiver module has a ramp, an actuator and a release handle. The ramp is located on the interface surface of the transceiver module and has a ramp surface that slopes away from the interface surface of the transceiver module and toward the cage latch. The actuator is adjacent the interface surface of the transceiver module and is configured to be movable on the ramp surface. The release handle is mounted on the transceiver module and is coupled to the actuator. Rotating the release handle in a first direction causes the actuator to move along the ramp surface toward the cage latch thereby moving the cage latch away from the interface surface. Rotating the release handle in a second direction causes the actuator to move along the ramp surface toward the interface surface and away from the cage latch.

Abstract: An electrical current is passed through a thermistor to raise its temperature above the temperature of oil flowing in pulses past the thermistor. A change is measured in the temperature of the thermistor occurring with respect to one or more of the pulses. A level of oil flow is determined corresponding to the measured change in temperature. A signal is issued based on the determined flow level.

Abstract: An air filter assembly has a pleated filter cartridge for filtering out dust from the air, this unit being fabricated of a suitable paper material. The cartridge is in the form of a receptacle having an open top, a closed bottom and closed sides which run entirely there around. Pleats are formed in the sides of the cartridge. The pleats are separated from each other by an adhesive bead which may be formed from a hot melt material. In the filtering cycle air is drawn out by a blower from the inside of the cartridge thereby drawing air from the outsides through the pleated sides which filter our dirt. The filtered air is fed from the cartridge to an area requiring clean air. Periodically, the filter is automatically cleaned by compressed pulsating air which is fed to the interior of the cartridge drives through the pleated sides, thereby blowing off dirt accumulated on the cartridge.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for forming images in positive- or negative-tone chemically amplified photoresists. The methods of the present invention rely on the vertical up-diffusion of photoacid generated by patternwise imaging of an underlayer disposed on a substrate and overcoated with a polymer containing acid labile functionality. In accordance with the present invention, the vertical up-diffusion can be the sole mechanism for imaging formation or the methods of the present invention can be used in conjunction with conventional imaging processes.