Abstract: Methods and apparatus for steering a vehicle are disclosed. A vehicle in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is capable of operating in a first steering mode and a second steering mode. The vehicle may comprise an input device capable of providing an input signal indicating that operation in the second steering mode is desired. The vehicle may comprise an electronic control unit (ECU) capable of providing an enabling signal when the ECU determines that operation in the second steering mode is appropriate for the present riding conditions.

Abstract: A valve arrangement includes a valve body defining an enclosure, having a bonnet connected to the valve body. A stem is rotatably attached to the valve body and positioned at least partially within the valve body. A handle is in operable communication with the stem and configured to rotate the stem. An actuation portion is positioned distal from the handle and in direct or indirect contact with the stem, wherein the actuation portion is configured to move when the stem is rotated. The stem includes a first thread portion and a second thread portion, the first thread portion having a first thread pitch and configured to interact with and move the actuation portion. The second thread portion is in communication with the bonnet having a second thread pitch and configured to move the stem with respect to the body. The second thread pitch is smaller than the first thread pitch.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of identification and characterization of novel insecticidal target sites and, in particular, relates to host cells, assays and antibodies thereto.

Abstract: The present invention provides an immunogenic conjugate comprising biologically deacylated gram-negative bacterial moieties linked to D. discoideum proteinase 1, as well as novel subunits thereof, and methods of making and using the conjugates in vaccines to treat sepsis and other infectious complications.

Abstract: A segmented power strip for supplying electrical power to a robotic device for use in a data storage system, the robotic device adapted to move along a guide rail. The power strip includes first and second substantially planar members each having an end and a conductor for making electrical contact with the robotic device. The first and second members are assembled to create a joint where the conductor of the first member is proximate the conductor of the second member such that the robotic device maintains electrical contact with at least one conductor as the robotic device traverses the joint. The ends of the first and second members are adapted to cooperate such that at least one of the first and second members moves laterally relative to the other during assembly thereof. At least one of the first and second members is biased against lateral motion relative to other.

Abstract: A steering mechanism for a track-mounted robot is provided. The steering mechanism comprises guide wheels, which are fixed to yokes that pivot around secondary drive wheels. The pivot action of the yokes allows the guide wheels to maintain full contact with the track and steer as the robot traverses straight and curved portions of the track. Linkage components attach the yokes to a cam follower which follows a cam surface in the track in order to force the proper angle of steering for the guide wheels.

Abstract: A steering mechanism for a track-mounted robot is provided. The steering mechanism comprises guide wheels, which are fixed to yokes that pivot around secondary drive wheels. The pivot action of the yokes allows the guide wheels to maintain full contact with the track and steer as the robot traverses straight and curved portions of the track. Linkage components attach the yokes to a cam follower which follows a cam surface in the track in order to force the proper angle of steering for the guide wheels.

Abstract: A segmented power strip for supplying electrical power to a robotic device for use in a data storage system, the robotic device adapted to move along a guide rail. The power strip includes first and second substantially planar members each having an end and a conductor for making electrical contact with the robotic device. The first and second members are assembled to create a joint where the conductor of the first member is proximate the conductor of the second member such that the robotic device maintains electrical contact with at least one conductor as the robotic device traverses the joint. The ends of the first and second members are adapted to cooperate such that at least one of the first and second members moves laterally relative to the other during assembly thereof. At least one of the first and second members is biased against lateral motion relative to other.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable routing guide for bending an optical fiber cable while protecting the optical fiber cable from sharp bends that could cause optical fiber damage or degradation of signal transmission. The cable routing guide is made in the form of an elongated curved channel to receive and bend an optical fiber cable and the enclosing strain relief boot at an optical fiber cable connector. One end of the elongated curved channel is shaped to make abutting contact with the cable connector and has protruding studs shaped to prevent rotation of the cable routing guide relative to the cable connector. The cable routing guide is easily installed without the need for tools and provides compact installation and routing of optical fiber cables within an enclosure.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable routing guide for bending an optical fiber cable while protecting the optical fiber cable from sharp bends that could cause optical fiber damage or degradation of signal transmission. The cable routing guide is made in the form of an elongated curved channel to receive and bend an optical fiber cable and the enclosing strain relief boot at an optical fiber cable connector. One end of the elongated curved channel is shaped to make abutting contact with the cable connector and has protruding studs shaped to prevent rotation of the cable routing guide relative to the cable connector. The cable routing guide is easily installed without the need for tools and provides compact installation and routing of optical fiber cables within an enclosure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a disk drive assembly including a printed circuit board having a front end opposite a back end, and opposite side edge portions extending between the front and back ends. A disk drive is electrically and mechanically connected to printed circuit board. Clips for damping vibration are mounted on each opposite side edge portion of the printed circuit board. Damping is also achieved via elastomeric layers positioned between the clips and the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A head suspension assembly, for use in a magnetic rigid disk storage device, has an electrical conductor adherently secured along the length of the suspension and insulated from the surface of the load beam by means of a layer of dielectric insulating material. The suspension assembly is fabricated with capacitive coupling reducing areas or apertures to reduce the capacitive coupling between the electrical conductors and the metal surface of the head suspension.

Abstract: A head suspension assembly, for use in a magnetic rigid disk storage device, has an electrical conductor adherently secured along the length of the suspension and insulated from the surface of the load beam by means of a layer of dielectric insulating material. The suspension assembly is fabricated with capacitive coupling reducing areas or apertures to reduce the capacitive coupling between the electrical conductors and the metal surface of the head suspension.

Abstract: A horizontal, agitated, twin-shaft, jacketed vessel with adjustable vanes performs the functions of drying, crystallization, and solid phase polymerization for upgrading prepolymer particles.