Abstract: An electronic component connector cooling device can include a base portion and a conduit portion extending from the base portion. The conduit portion can have a cooling channel. The electronic component connector cooling device can further include a housing coupling interface formed in the base portion and operable to facilitate coupling the electronic component connector cooling device to a housing that at least partially forms an enclosure about an electronic component. The electronic component connector cooling device can also include a connector coupling interface formed in the base portion and operable to facilitate coupling a connector to the electronic component connector cooling device. The connector can operably connect the electronic component to a component external to the enclosure. The electronic component connector cooling device can further include an inlet port formed in the conduit portion and in fluid communication with the cooling channel.

Abstract: An modular optical switching system and switching mechanism for a multispectral laser transmitter are provided. The system includes a modular housing; a moveable carrier connected to and disposed within the modular housing; a first optical member supported by the moveable carrier; and a second optical member supported by the moveable carrier. The moveable carrier is operable to selectively move the first optical member into alignment with a laser beam of the multispectral laser transmitter and to selectively move the second optical member into alignment with the laser beam of the multispectral laser transmitter.

Abstract: A stringed instrument bridge comprising: a bridge body; a receiving surface located on the bridge body; a first angled member abutting a first side of the receiving surface, the first angled member having a first angled surface with a first threaded hole; a second angled member abutting a second side of the receiving surface, the second side on an opposite side from the first side, the second angled member having a second angled surface with a second threaded hole; a plurality of saddles, each saddle configured to sit the receiving surface; a first wedge lock, the first wedge lock having a first slotted screw hole, the first wedge lock configured to attach to the bridge body at the first angled member via a first screw configured to engage the first slotted screw hole and the first threaded hole; a second wedge lock, the second wedge lock having a second slotted screw hole, the second wedge lock configured to attach to the bridge body at the second angled member via a second screw configured to engage the sec

Abstract: A stringed instrument bridge comprising: a bridge body; a receiving surface that is generally flat and horizontal; a first angled member abutting a first side of the receiving surface, the first angled member having a first angled surface with a first threaded hole; a second angled member abutting a second side of the receiving surface, the second side on an opposite side from the first side, the second angled member having a second angled surface with a second threaded hole; a step block attachable to the receiving surface; the step block comprising a plurality of steps; a plurality of saddles, each saddle configured to sit on one of the steps; a first wedge lock, the first wedge lock having a first slotted screw hole, the first wedge lock configured to attach to the bridge body at the first angled member via a first screw configured to engage the first slotted screw hole and the first threaded hole; a second wedge lock, the second wedge lock having a second slotted screw hole, the second wedge lock configur

Abstract: An electronic component connector cooling device can include a base portion and a conduit portion extending from the base portion. The conduit portion can have a cooling channel. The electronic component connector cooling device can further include a housing coupling interface formed in the base portion and operable to facilitate coupling the electronic component connector cooling device to a housing that at least partially forms an enclosure about an electronic component. The electronic component connector cooling device can also include a connector coupling interface formed in the base portion and operable to facilitate coupling a connector to the electronic component connector cooling device. The connector can operably connect the electronic component to a component external to the enclosure. The electronic component connector cooling device can further include an inlet port formed in the conduit portion and in fluid communication with the cooling channel.

Abstract: A stringed instrument bridge comprising: a bridge body; a receiving surface that is generally flat and horizontal; a first angled member abutting a first side of the receiving surface, the first angled member having a first angled surface with a first threaded hole; a second angled member abutting a second side of the receiving surface, the second side on an opposite side from the first side, the second angled member having a second angled surface with a second threaded hole; a step block attachable to the receiving surface; the step block comprising a plurality of steps; a plurality of saddles, each saddle configured to sit on one of the steps; a first wedge lock, the first wedge lock having a first slotted screw hole, the first wedge lock configured to attach to the bridge body at the first angled member via a first screw configured to engage the first slotted screw hole and the first threaded hole; a second wedge lock, the second wedge lock having a second slotted screw hole, the second wedge lock configur

Abstract: An assembly that enables precise mounting of a sensor with improved heat transfer and rotation compensation includes an integrated dewar cooler assembly incorporating the sensor. The dewar assembly is mated to a motorized mount that is controlled to stabilize the rotation of the scene. The sensor is radially aligned relative to the axis of rotation in two adjustment stages. A first stage of adjustment controls the radial position of the sensor inside a bearing. And a second stage of adjustment controls radial translation of the entire assembly outside the bearing. Passive heat transfer is accomplished through a pair of heat sinks that effectively sandwich a hot expander end cap of the dewar, providing multiple heat paths. The entire dewar assembly is rotated during operation to stabilize the scene. The rotating mass of a cooling compressor coupled to the dewar is counter-balanced to avoid torque due to inertia.

Abstract: An assembly that enables precise mounting of a sensor with improved heat transfer and rotation compensation includes an integrated dewar cooler assembly incorporating the sensor. The dewar assembly is mated to a motorized mount that is controlled to stabilize the rotation of the scene. The sensor is radially aligned relative to the axis of rotation in two adjustment stages. A first stage of adjustment controls the radial position of the sensor inside a bearing. And a second stage of adjustment controls radial translation of the entire assembly outside the bearing. Passive heat transfer is accomplished through a pair of heat sinks that effectively sandwich a hot expander end cap of the dewar, providing multiple heat paths. The entire dewar assembly is rotated during operation to stabilize the scene. The rotating mass of a cooling compressor coupled to the dewar is counter-balanced to avoid torque due to inertia.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for marking a substrate. In a representative embodiment, the invention involves a marking system including a marker container, a marker cutter, and a marker driver. The marker container is configured to contain marker material having flexible shaft material. The marker cutter is coupled to the marker container, and the marker driver is coupled to the marker cutter.