Abstract: A biofilm inhibition system, for a sensor which includes a chamber with an interior volume and an interior surface exposed to direct contact with a fluid during sensor operation, includes an ultraviolet light emitting diode (UV-LED) and an optical subsystem. The optical subsystem is coupled to the UV-LED to deliver a portion of the emitted UV light to illuminate a substantial fraction of the interior volume and the interior surface. A watertight housing encloses the UV-LED and at least a portion of the optical subsystem.

Abstract: Power supply unit, in particular for a sterilization device, comprising a housing and an electric system, wherein the electric system is located within the housing, wherein the housing is filled with an insulation gas, in particular nitrogen, wherein the insulation gas is adapted to electrically insulate the electric system.

Abstract: Power supply unit, in particular for a sterilization device, comprising a housing, an electric system and an electric insulation system, wherein the electric insulation system comprises at least one insulation shield, wherein the electric system is located within the housing, and wherein the electric system has, during operation, zones that have different voltage distributions, wherein the housing comprises a plurality of areas, and wherein at least one area comprises the at least one insulation shield, wherein those areas which distance to a zone of the electric system which voltage distribution exceeds a first voltage threshold is below a minimum distance comprise at least one insulation shield.

Abstract: Power supply unit, in particular for a sterilization device, comprising at least one electric component, wherein, at least one of the electric components is at least partly covered with a solid insulation layer, wherein the solid insulation layer is adapted to provide an electric insulation.

Abstract: A bearing comprising a static component, a liner, a wear indicating sensor and a movable conductive component that will wear the liner, a) where the wear indicating sensor is first affixed to the static component, and said sensor is comprised of a first insulating layer in contact with the static component and a second conductive layer, configured such that the metallic layer and the static component are not in electrical contact, and b) where the liner is positioned between sensor and the moving component, where the liner comprises an insulating layer and a conductive layer, configured such that the insulating layer faces the moving metallic component, and the conductive layer faces the sensor, such that the conductive layer is in electrical contact with the conductive layer of the sensor.

Abstract: A wear sensor comprising: an insulating substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface; a conductive electrode formed on said top surface of said insulating substrate; an insulating wear lining material having a first side secured to said top surface of said insulating substrate and conductive electrode, an opposite second side that will be worn down by relative motion between the wear sensor and a moving component; one or more contact points where the electrical properties between the electrode and the moving component can be measured; and one or more perforations through the thickness of the substrate and electrode, through which an adhesive may flow, thereby increasing the peel strength between the wear sensor and race or between the wear sensor and the wear liner.

Abstract: A wear sensor comprising: an insulating substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface; a conductive electrode formed on said top surface of said insulating substrate; an insulating wear lining material having a first side secured to said top surface of said insulating substrate and conductive electrode, an opposite second side that will be worn down by relative motion between the wear sensor and a moving component; and one or more contact points where the electrical properties between the electrode and the moving component can be measured.

Abstract: A spherical bearing comprising: a race; a ball; a wear lining; and a capacitive sensor positioned within or behind the wear lining to gauge wear of said wear lining.

Abstract: Power supply unit, in particular for a sterilization device, comprising at least one electric component, wherein, at least one of the electric components is at least partly covered with a solid insulation layer, wherein the solid insulation layer is adapted to provide an electric insulation.

Abstract: Power supply unit, in particular for a sterilization device, comprising a housing and an electric system, wherein the electric system is located within the housing, wherein the housing is filled with an insulation gas, in particular nitrogen, wherein the insulation gas is adapted to electrically insulate the electric system.

Abstract: Power supply unit, in particular for a sterilization device, comprising a housing, an electric system and an electric insulation system, wherein the electric insulation system comprises at least one insulation shield, wherein the electric system is located within the housing, and wherein the electric system has, during operation, zones that have different voltage distributions, wherein the housing comprises a plurality of areas, and wherein at least one area comprises the at least one insulation shield, wherein those areas which distance to a zone of the electric system which voltage distribution exceeds a first voltage threshold is below a minimum distance comprise at least one insulation shield.

Abstract: A bearing comprising a static component, a liner, a wear indicating sensor and a movable conductive component that will wear the liner, a) where the wear indicating sensor is first affixed to the static component, and said sensor is comprised of a first insulating layer in contact with the static component and a second conductive layer, configured such that the metallic layer and the static component are not in electrical contact, and b) where the liner is positioned between sensor and the moving component, where the liner comprises an insulating layer and a conductive layer, configured such that the insulating layer faces the moving metallic component, and the conductive layer faces the sensor, such that the conductive layer is in electrical contact with the conductive layer of the sensor.

Abstract: A wear sensor comprising: an insulating substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface; a conductive electrode formed on said top surface of said insulating substrate; an insulating wear lining material having a first side secured to said top surface of said insulating substrate and conductive electrode, an opposite second side that will be worn down by relative motion between the wear sensor and a moving component; one or more contact points where the electrical properties between the electrode and the moving component can be measured; and one or more perforations through the thickness of the substrate and electrode, through which an adhesive may flow, thereby increasing the peel strength between the wear sensor and race or between the wear sensor and the wear liner.

Abstract: A spherical bearing comprising: a race; a ball; a wear lining; and a capacitive sensor positioned within or behind the wear lining to gauge wear of said wear lining.

Abstract: A wear sensor comprising: an insulating substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface; a conductive electrode formed on said top surface of said insulating substrate; an insulating wear lining material having a first side secured to said top surface of said insulating substrate and conductive electrode, an opposite second side that will be worn down by relative motion between the wear sensor and a moving component; one or more contact points where the electrical properties between the electrode and the moving component can be measured; and one or more perforations through the thickness of the substrate and electrode, through which an adhesive may flow, thereby increasing the peel strength between the wear sensor and race or between the wear sensor and the wear liner.

Abstract: A wear sensor comprising: an insulating substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface; a conductive electrode formed on said top surface of said insulating substrate; an insulating wear lining material having a first side secured to said top surface of said insulating substrate and conductive electrode, an opposite second side that will be worn down by relative motion between the wear sensor and a moving component; and one or more contact points where the electrical properties between the electrode and the moving component can be measured.

Abstract: A multi-pole switch comprising a conducting substrate; at least three field electrodes mounted above, and electrically isolated from, each other and from said conducting substrate; a conductive cantilever element having a first end portion secured to said conducting substrate, an opposite second free end portion positioned in spaced relation to said field electrodes and operable in response to an electrostatic or electrodynamic charge established between said cantilever element and said field electrodes to deflect in a direction towards said field electrodes; and a plurality of contact electrode poles mounted above, and electrically isolated from, said conducting substrate below the top of said cantilever element second free end portion and above said field electrodes and positioned to contact said cantilever element as said cantilever element is deflected in a direction defined by the net field applied by said field electrodes.

Abstract: A multi-pole switch comprising a conducting substrate; at least three field electrodes mounted above, and electrically isolated from, each other and from said conducting substrate; a conductive cantilever element having a first end portion secured to said conducting substrate, an opposite second free end portion positioned in spaced relation to said field electrodes and operable in response to an electrostatic or electrodynamic charge established between said cantilever element and said field electrodes to deflect in a direction towards said field electrodes; and a plurality of contact electrode poles mounted above, and electrically isolated from, said conducting substrate below the top of said cantilever element second free end portion and above said field electrodes and positioned to contact said cantilever element as said cantilever element is deflected in a direction defined by the net field applied by said field electrodes.

Abstract: An apparatus for energizing a large scale medical imaging system, preferably in the form of a CT scanner so that the scanner operates off an uninterruptable power supply in the event that the external power falls below sufficient power to operate the system so that system operation remains uninterruptable. The system is designed to operate off a broad range and types of external power supplies including those providing DC, single or three phase AC power. The system therefore can operate from a common single phase AC outlet. In addition, power factor correction is provided so that the system can correct for phase differences between the voltage and current at the input line created by the input impedance of the system.

Abstract: The disclosed dual energy baggage scanning assembly includes a CT scanning system, and a conveyor belt for transporting items through the CT scanning system, and an improved power supply for the X-ray source of the CT scanner so that a dual energy beam is provided. The power supply alternately powers the X-ray tube of the scanning system at high and low voltage levels at a predetermined rate and comprises at least one high voltage DC power supply for providing a stable, high DC voltage the X-ray tube; means, including at least one waveform generator, for providing a periodic time varying waveform; and coupling means, including a transformer, for coupling the waveform generator to said DC voltage supply so that the total voltage across the cathode and anode of the tube is periodically changed between the high and low voltage levels at the predetermined rate in response to the periodic time varying waveform provided by the waveform generator.