Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is described that includes a transparent pane having a first surface and a second surface. An electrochromic device (ECD) is arranged over the second surface that includes a first conductive layer adjacent the second surface, a second conductive layer, and an electrochromic layer between the first and the second conductive layers. The apparatus further includes at least one conductive antenna structure arranged over the second surface.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is described that includes a transparent pane having a first surface and a second surface. An electrochromic device (ECD) is arranged over the second surface that includes a first conductive layer adjacent the second surface, a second conductive layer, and an electrochromic layer between the first and the second conductive layers. The apparatus further includes at least one conductive antenna structure arranged over the second surface.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is described that includes a transparent pane having a first surface and a second surface. An electrochromic device (ECD) is arranged over the second surface that includes a first conductive layer adjacent the second surface, a second conductive layer, and an electrochromic layer between the first and the second conductive layers. The apparatus further includes at least one conductive antenna structure arranged over the second surface.

Abstract: Techniques for transceiving radio frequency (RF) signals through a window of a building are disclosed, the window having a first surface facing an interior of the building. An antenna arrangement is attached to a building structure adjacent the first surface and the antenna arrangement includes one or more radiating elements configured to transceive the RF signals through the window. In some embodiments, the building structure is mullion. In some embodiments a window surface includes an electrochromic and/or low emissivity coating that is excluded from a region proximate to the radiating elements.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is described that includes a transparent pane having a first surface and a second surface. An electrochromic device (ECD) is arranged over the second surface that includes a first conductive layer adjacent the second surface, a second conductive layer, and an electrochromic layer between the first and the second conductive layers. The apparatus further includes at least one conductive antenna structure arranged over the second surface.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is described that includes a transparent pane having a first surface and a second surface. An electrochromic device (ECD) is arranged over the second surface that includes a first conductive layer adjacent the second surface, a second conductive layer, and an electrochromic layer between the first and the second conductive layers. The apparatus further includes at least one conductive antenna structure arranged over the second surface.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is described that includes a transparent pane having a first surface and a second surface. An electrochromic device (ECD) is arranged over the second surface that includes a first conductive layer adjacent the second surface, a second conductive layer, and an electrochromic layer between the first and the second conductive layers. The apparatus further includes at least one conductive antenna structure arranged over the second surface.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is described that includes a transparent pane having a first surface and a second surface. An electrochromic device (ECD) is arranged over the second surface that includes a first conductive layer adjacent the second surface, a second conductive layer, and an electrochromic layer between the first and the second conductive layers. The apparatus further includes at least one conductive antenna structure arranged over the second surface.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is described that includes a transparent pane having a first surface and a second surface. An electrochromic device (ECD) is arranged over the second surface that includes a first conductive layer adjacent the second surface, a second conductive layer, and an electrochromic layer between the first and the second conductive layers. The apparatus further includes at least one conductive antenna structure arranged over the second surface.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is described that includes a transparent pane having a first surface and a second surface. An electrochromic device (ECD) is arranged over the second surface that includes a first conductive layer adjacent the second surface, a second conductive layer, and an electrochromic layer between the first and the second conductive layers. The apparatus further includes at least one conductive antenna structure arranged over the second surface.

Abstract: A motor-driven fan assembly includes a bracket which couples to a motor assembly and includes an outlet port. A shroud assembly defines a chamber and includes an inlet port. The shroud assembly is received on a bracket and a bearing-supported shaft is driven by the motor assembly and extends through the bracket and into the shroud assembly. At least one fan is coupled to the shaft and received in the chamber. The fan includes a plurality of curved blades positioned between a frustoconical lower cap and an opposed frustoconical upper cap. Rotation of the fan by the shaft results in turbulent air flow through the fan assembly. Dust is generally prevented from settling on the fan blades during operation, thereby preventing non-uniform dust buildup or breakup which may cause excessive vibration and reduce bearing and brush life.

Abstract: A fan assembly includes a base which couples to a motor assembly. A shroud couples to the base and encloses a fan therebetween. An airflow conduit is formed between the base and the shroud and is positioned circumferentially around the fan. The airflow conduit terminates at a horn and includes a cross-sectional area which varies circumferentially. The airflow conduit includes a width that varies circumferentially and is largest at the horn.

Abstract: Oxide films are deposited under conditions generating a silicon-rich oxide in which silicon nanoclusters form either during deposition or during subsequent annealing. Such deposition conditions include those producing films with optical indices (n) greater than 1.46. The method of the present invention reduces the TID radiation-induced shifts for the oxides.

Abstract: A neutron detection device includes a neutron conversion layer in close proximity to an active semiconductor layer. The device is preferably based on the modification of existing conventional semiconductor memory devices. The device employs a conventional SRAM memory device that includes an SOI substrate. The SOI substrate includes an active semiconductor device layer, a base substrate and an insulating layer between the active semiconductor device layer and the base substrate. The base substrate layer is removed from the memory device by lapping, grinding and/or etching to expose the insulating layer. A neutron conversion layer is then formed on the insulating layer. The close proximity of the neutron conversion layer to the active semiconductor device layer yields substantial improvements in device sensitivity.

Abstract: A coherent rubber composition is produced by: (a) coating the rubber particles with a polymeric unsaturated hydrocarbon compound; (b) mixing the resulting coated rubber particles with a bonding material; and (c) allowing and/or causing the resulting mixture to form the desired coherent rubber composition. The polymeric unsaturated hydrocarbon compound is conveniently a compound having a long chain aliphatic structure, for example a hydroxyl-substituted polymer of 1,3-butadiene. The bonding material is conveniently a pre-polymer for a polyurethane or polyurea, having terminal —NCO groups. Coherent rubber compositions obtained by the method are well suited for use as play surfaces or sports surfaces.

Abstract: A coherent rubber composition is produced by: (a) coating the rubber particles with a polymeric unsaturated hydrocarbon compound; (b) mixing the resulting coated rubber particles with a bonding material; and (c) allowing and/or causing the resulting mixture to form the desired coherent rubber composition. The polymeric unsaturated hydrocarbon compound is conveniently a compound having a long chain aliphatic structure, for example a hydroxyl-substituted polymer of 1,3-butadiene. The bonding material is conveniently a pre-polymer for a polyurethane or polyurea, having terminal —NCO groups. Coherent rubber compositions obtained by the method are well suited for use as play surfaces or sports surfaces.

Abstract: The radiation hardness of a microelectronic device is improved by implant dopant ions, such as Si, into an oxide layer. This implantation creates electron traps/recombination centers in the oxide layer. A subsequent anneal remove defects in the active silicon layer.

Abstract: The radiation hardness of a silicon-on-insulator structure is improved by planting dopant ions, such as Si, into the buried oxide layer. The dopant ions are implanted in the buried oxide layer, near, but not at, the active Si layer/buried oxide layer interface. This implantation creates electron traps/recombination centers in the buried oxide layer.

Abstract: A portable ozonization system having a tank mounted on a base housing a battery, pump and associated components. A photovoltaic battery charger is mounted on a surface of the tank. Water from the tank is periodically circulated from under the control of a low voltage DC timer by the pump through a venturi where it is subjected to DC generated ultraviolet radiation to treat virus, cysts, bacteria and organic material. Water is withdrawn from the tank for use through a filter to further enhance the water quality.