Abstract: An acoustic transducer can have an acoustic diaphragm defining a barometric vent configured to equalize a barometric pressure-gradient across the acoustic diaphragm. Such a barometric vent can be formed by an aperture through the acoustic diaphragm. A gas-permeable vent membrane can be coupled with the acoustic diaphragm and extend across the aperture. The vent membrane can inhibit movement of liquid across the vent membrane. An acoustic-transducer module can include a chassis a chassis configured to mount the acoustic-transducer module to another module, and a suspension system can movably couple the acoustic diaphragm with the chassis. Such an acoustic-transducer module can sealably couple with a housing of a water-resistant electronic device to inhibit a flow of liquid into the housing while providing a water-resistant barometric vent to the housing, as well as an acoustic diaphragm having a sufficient size to meet or exceed selected acoustic-performance targets.

Abstract: Fasteners and fastener systems that can act as air vents for enclosures are described. The fasteners can be configured to secure a component to a wall of an enclosure, while at the same time providing a passageway for air to pass between an internal cavity of the enclosure and an outer environment. The venting feature of the fastener can serve to equalize pressures between the internal cavity and outer environment so as to prevent pressure build up or condensation within the internal cavity. The dual functionality of the fasteners is suitable for use in portable electronic devices where compactness and space saving measures can be of importance.

Abstract: An electronic device having an interior volume, the electronic device including a sealing mechanism to prevent ingress of water into the interior cavity. The sealing mechanism having a channel having a first opening at an external environment and a second opening that leads to the interior volume, a membrane that covers the second opening, the membrane being air permeable and water resistant such that the membrane allows air to pass and prevents passage of water up to an upper pressure threshold, a stopper mechanism, and a diaphragm comprising a surface arranged to receive an external water pressure and that is air and water impermeable, the diaphragm being coupled to the stopper mechanism that deflects in response to the water pressure such that the diaphragm actuates the stopper mechanism and seals off the channel from at the first opening preventing water pressure at the membrane from exceeding the upper pressure threshold.

Abstract: An acoustic transducer can have an acoustic diaphragm defining a barometric vent configured to equalize a barometric pressure-gradient across the acoustic diaphragm. Such a barometric vent can be formed by an aperture through the acoustic diaphragm. A gas-permeable vent membrane can be coupled with the acoustic diaphragm and extend across the aperture. The vent membrane can inhibit movement of liquid across the vent membrane. An acoustic-transducer module can include a chassis a chassis configured to mount the acoustic-transducer module to another module, and a suspension system can movably couple the acoustic diaphragm with the chassis. Such an acoustic-transducer module can sealably couple with a housing of a water-resistant electronic device to inhibit a flow of liquid into the housing while providing a water-resistant barometric vent to the housing, as well as an acoustic diaphragm having a sufficient size to meet or exceed selected acoustic-performance targets.

Abstract: Fasteners and fastener systems that can act as air vents for enclosures are described. The fasteners can be configured to secure a component to a wall of an enclosure, while at the same time providing a passageway for air to pass between an internal cavity of the enclosure and an outer environment. The venting feature of the fastener can serve to equalize pressures between the internal cavity and outer environment so as to prevent pressure build up or condensation within the internal cavity. The dual functionality of the fasteners is suitable for use in portable electronic devices where compactness and space saving measures can be of importance.

Abstract: An electronic device having an interior volume, the electronic device including a sealing mechanism to prevent ingress of water into the interior cavity. The sealing mechanism having a channel having a first opening at an external environment and a second opening that leads to the interior volume, a membrane that covers the second opening, the membrane being air permeable and water resistant such that the membrane allows air to pass and prevents passage of water up to an upper pressure threshold, a stopper mechanism, and a diaphragm comprising a surface arranged to receive an external water pressure and that is air and water impermeable, the diaphragm being coupled to the stopper mechanism that deflects in response to the water pressure such that the diaphragm actuates the stopper mechanism and seals off the channel from at the first opening preventing water pressure at the membrane from exceeding the upper pressure threshold.

Abstract: A vehicle connectable to an auxiliary power unit capable of energizing a pair of fail-safe brakes that arrest rotation of a pair of electric transaxles mounted to the vehicle. Each brake has an external connector and requires electrical power to assume a non-braked state that permits free rotation of an electric motor engaged to the brake and incorporated in each of the electric transaxles. The auxiliary power unit having first and second circuits and first and second connectors compatible with the external connectors of one of the brakes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for operating a mobile navigation device (1) in a vehicle (2), wherein the vehicle (2) is equipped with a data bus (4) on which data (vehicle data) can be transmitted, and wherein the data bus (4) features a data interface (5) for wireless transmission and reception of data, and wherein the mobile navigation device (1) comprises a data interface (7) for wireless transmission and reception of data, comprising the following steps: a) transmitting process data of the vehicle (2) (vehicle data) via the data bus (4) and the wireless data interface (5) of the vehicle (2) to the navigation device (1), b) receiving the vehicle data at the wireless data interface (7) of the navigation device (1), c) editing and processing the vehicle data in the navigation device (1), particularly for controlling the routing process, d) transmitting process data of the navigation device (1) (navigation device data) via the wireless data interface (7) of the navigation device (1) to the vehicle

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system to preserve interoperability among processes in a distributed system through transformation of in-memory representation of different versions of the same data. When an upgraded process receives data from an un-upgraded process, the old protocol for desterilizing the data is used to convert the data into in-memory representation of the old protocol format. Then, the converted data is transformed in to the in-memory presentation of the new protocol format for use by the upgraded process. When the upgraded process sends data to the un-upgraded process, the in memory representation of the data in new protocol format is first transformed into the in-memory representation of the old protocol format. The old protocol for serializing data is then used to convert it into the old protocol format understood by the un-upgraded process.

Abstract: Disclosed are process for contacting a protein containing material with one or more wet-mill streams. The protein content of the protein containing material is increased.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for treating a cereal with a processing solution by a screw transporter. The screw transporter is preferably a screw extruder or screw conveyer. Also disclosed is a method for using the treated cereal material as a fermentation feedstock. Further, there is disclosed a method for using the treated cereal material in the production of fermentation feedstock.

Abstract: There is described a process for sonicating a plant seed at an intensity of at least 95 W/cm2 and a frequency ranging from about 16 to 100 kHz. Also disclosed is a process for using the sonicated plant seed for production of either a starch product or a fermentation feedstock. Also disclosed is the use of the sonicated plant seed as a fermentation feedstock.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for producing a fermentation feedstock from a cereal material that is extruded. The cereal material extrudate is liquefied and separated into streams. Furthermore, of the liquefied extrudate may be saccharified.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for processing cereal material that allows for a reduction of time required for steeping and a reduction in the number of unit operations in conventional corn wet milling. The method involves continuously and simultaneously having solvent absorbed by a cereal material and abrading the cereal material. There is disclosed also the use of products of the process in the production of fermentation feedstock. There is also disclosed also for the use fermentation feedstock.

Abstract: Structure for rockably suspending a flexible fluid container from a vehicle frame includes a flexible saddle wherein the container is carried and hanger elements universally suspending the saddle from the frame.

Abstract: A portable transferring and metering apparatus is provided which permits quick and easy transfer of chemical fluids from one container to another without unnecessary exposure of the operator to chemicals being transferred. An adjustable metering device controls the transfer of a desired volume of chemicals and shuts down the transfer pump upon completed transfer of that volume of chemicals.