Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB), electronic assembly, and method are provided. A PCB adapted to receive a radio frequency (RF) chip includes one or more features that extend through at least a portion of the depth of the PCB. The features are filled with an RF absorber composite comprising a binder and an RF absorber material. The features are positioned in the PCB to reduce RF signal coupling between the RF chip and one or more metal surfaces of the PCB.

Abstract: Cumulative thermal exposures monitors and remote indicating cumulative thermal exposure monitors and system for reading the same are disclosed. The monitors have a thermally insulative housing with a cavity and a thermally-responsive member therein formed of shape memory material, which may be provided with a coating or sheath of insulative or shape memory polymer material, that gradually changes from a first shape to a second shape over a prescribed temperature range wherein the thermal capacity and insulative properties of the housing, cavity, and shape memory material transition temperature range are correlated relative to one another and calibrated to closely match a thermal decay profile (time-temperature profile) of the product being monitored. In remote indicating embodiments, the data can be retrieved remotely via RF transponder technology without directly viewing the monitor device.

Abstract: A bottle support for engaging the neck of a bottle and supporting it in a slightly inclined position. An oblique prism has a rectangular base and two sets of parallel sides. A hole penetrates the prism through the sides, generally parallel to two of the sides. The center of gravity of the body lies outside the base and the combined center of gravity of the body and bottle lies above the base.