Abstract: A method for fabricating electroactive polymer transducers, the includes providing an electroactive polymer film comprising an elastomeric dielectric polymer, forming an array of electrodes on the film, and sandwiching the electrode array between a top and bottom array of frame components to form an array of electroactive polymer transducers.

Abstract: Dielectric elastomer or electroactive polymer film transducers configured to minimize high electrical field gradients that can lead to partial discharge and corona.

Abstract: Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.

Abstract: Dielectric elastomer or electroactive polymer film transducers configured to minimize high electrical field gradients that can lead to partial discharge and corona.

Abstract: Dielectric elastomer or electroactive polymer film transducers configured to minimize high electrical field gradients that can lead to partial discharge and corona.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable medium allow a user to open an electronic document in one of various applications while revealing hidden information, without having to know or execute manual steps or procedures to reveal the hidden information. A user interface of a reveal hidden information application is displayed, the user interface displaying a list of one or more native applications each of which is associated with an electronic document type. An input is received selecting a first native application from the list, and one or more hidden information types are displayed corresponding to the selected native application. Settings for the hidden information types corresponding to the first native application are received. Using the first native application, an electronic document whose document type corresponds to the first native application is then displayed with hidden information revealed/not revealed in accordance with the settings.

Abstract: Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method for determining a mask pattern to be used on a photo-mask in a lithography process are described. This method may be performed by a computer system. During operation, this computer system receives at least a portion of a first mask pattern including first regions that violate pre-determined rules associated with the photo-mask. Next, the computer system determines a second mask pattern based on at least the portion of the first mask pattern, where the second mask pattern includes second regions that are estimated to comply with the pre-determined rules. Note that the second regions correspond to the first regions, and the second mask pattern is determined using a different technique than that used to determine the first mask pattern.

Abstract: Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.

Abstract: Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.

Abstract: Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.

Abstract: Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method for determining a mask pattern to be used on a photo-mask in a lithography process are described. This method may be performed by a computer system. During operation, this computer system receives at least a portion of a first mask pattern including first regions that violate pre-determined rules associated with the photo-mask. Next, the computer system determines a second mask pattern based on at least the portion of the first mask pattern, where the second mask pattern includes second regions that are estimated to comply with the pre-determined rules. Note that the second regions correspond to the first regions, and the second mask pattern is determined using a different technique than that used to determine the first mask pattern.

Abstract: Dielectric elastomer or electroactive polymer film transducers configured to minimize high electrical field gradients that can lead to partial discharge and corona.

Abstract: Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for instrumental analysis in remote locations. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of controlling cathodic protection being applied to a metal structure having a surface disposed in an electrolytic environment comprising electrically connecting a metal coupon to the surface of the metal structure, positioning the metal coupon at a predetermined position relative to the surface of the metal structure and within the electrolytic environment, applying a cathodic protection agent to the surface of the metal structure to effect cathodic protection of the surface of the metal structure, measuring a cathodic protection indication proximate to the metal coupon, comparing the cathodic protection indication with a predetermined value, and adjusting the cathodic protection agent being applied to the surface of the metal structure in response to the comparison.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid actuated core sample holding device for use with a boring drill press, the holding device having rotatable vise jaws and flat support surfaces adjacent the respective jaws and containing removable holding pins. The rotatable jaws permit a greater versatility in the positioning of core samples held between them relative to the drill press, while the flat support surfaces and associated holding pins serve to hold flat or irregularly shaped core samples, not easily held by the jaws, for boring.

Abstract: Temperature control apparatus for a system for testing drilling mud includes instrumentation for measuring the parameters of the drilling mud, and a pump for pumping the drilling mud in a recirculating path through the instrumentation. A mud heater in the recirculating path heats the mud and a heat exchanger connected in the front of the heater in the recirculating path cools the mud before it is heated. The heater and the heat exchanger are controlled to maintain a constant differential across the heater. The heater is constructed in a manner which provides low thermal mass, thereby providing a fast response time for changes in temperature.

Abstract: During the labeling of a vial, mislabeling can occur. The unwanted label is cleanly and economically removed by forcing the vial through a novel collet-cutter. The cutter has at least two cutting edges and two slots. The slots permit expansion of the diameter of the cutting edges during the passage of a vial. At least one of the edges of the slots is outwardly sharpened. Further, its cutting edges are at an angle to the incoming vial and have an internal diameter whereby the label is removed completely and cleanly when the vial is forced through the cutter.

Abstract: During the labeling of a vial, mislabeling can occur. The unwanted label is cleanly and economically removed by forcing the vial through a novel collet-cutter. The cutter has at least two cutting edges and two slots. The slots permit expansion of the diameter of the cutting edges during the passage of a vial. At least one of the edges of the slots is outwardly sharpened. Further, its cutting edges are at an angle to the incoming vial and have an internal diameter whereby the label is removed completely and cleanly when the vial is forced through the cutter.