Abstract: An electrical connector is provided for electrically connecting a pair of conductors and includes: a housing made of an electrical insulating material, the housing having a pair of conductor insertion openings; a busbar component mounted in the housing between the insertion openings; a pair of cantilevered contact arms, each arm positioned on a side of the busbar opposite from the other contact arm to clamp a conductor against the busbar; and a pair of actuating member, each of the actuating members mounted on opposite sides of the busbar to actuate a corresponding one of the contact arms from an initial position to an inserting position as the actuating member is moved from a closed position to an open position.

Abstract: Phosphor materials and devices containing such phosphor materials are disclosed. An ink composition of in accordance with the present disclosure comprises a phosphor material comprising a Mn4+ doped phosphor of formula 1, Ax[MFy]:Mn4+ (I), and at least one rare earth containing Garnet phosphor, the at least one rare earth Garnet phosphor is present in the phosphor material in an amount of at least about 80 wt % based on the weight of the phosphor material, where A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof; M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, Al, Ga, In, Sc, Y, La, Nb, Ta, Bi, Gd, or a combination thereof; x is the absolute value of the charge of the [MFy] ion; and y is 5, 6 or 7.

Abstract: In one aspect, a process for preparing a Mn4+ doped phosphor of Formula I is provided Ax[MFy]:Mn4+ (I). The process includes combining a first aqueous solution including a source of Mn with a second solution including H2MF6 to form a third solution, and combining the third solution with a fourth solution including a source of A to form the Mn4+ doped phosphor, where A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof; M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, Al, Ga, In, Sc, Y, La, Nb, Ta, Bi, Gd, or a combination thereof; x is the absolute value of the charge of the [MFy] ion; and y is 5, 6 or 7. Methods, phosphors and devices are also provided.

Abstract: Phosphor ink compositions and systems and methods for depositing such phosphor containing ink are disclosed. An ink composition of in accordance with the present disclosure comprises a phosphor material comprising a Mn4+ doped phosphor of Formula 1 Ax[MFy]:Mn4+ (I) and at least one binder material or solvent, wherein the Mn4+ doped phosphor has a D50 particle size from about 0.5 microns to about 15 microns, and wherein the ink composition has a viscosity from more than 2,000 cP to about 30,000 cP, where A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof; M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, Al, Ga, In, Sc, Y, La, Nb, Ta, Bi, Gd, or a combination thereof; x is the absolute value of the charge of the [MFy] ion; and y is 5, 6 or 7.

Abstract: Optically active devices and processes for preparing such devices are disclosed. A device in accordance with the present disclosure comprises a patterned surface, wherein the patterned surface comprises a plurality of pattern elements, and a plurality of LED light sources each optically coupled and/or radiationally connected to at least one pattern element of the plurality of pattern elements. The plurality of pattern elements comprise at least one optically active material and a photoresist material.

Abstract: A uranium-based phosphor selected from (i) phosphors having formula I or II: where the phosphor having formula I or II is doped with an activator ion including Pr3+, Sm3+, or mixtures thereof, where 0?a?1, 0?b?1, 0.75?x?1.25, 0.75?y?1.25, 0.75?z?1.25, 2.5?p?3.5, 1.75?q?2.25, and 3.5?r?4.5; (ii) a phosphor having formula I or II, where the phosphor having formula I or II is doped with an activator ion selected from Eu3+, Pr3+, Sm3+, and mixtures thereof; and a counter ion comprising one or more alkali metal ions; and (iii) phosphors having formula III where the phosphors having formula III are doped with an activator ion selected from: Eu3+, Pr3+, Sm3+, and mixtures thereof, where A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A reconfigurable tool for turning components with different configurations has: a) a base with a body having a turning axis, axially spaced first and second ends, and a wall extending around the turning axis; and b) a first tool part having spaced ends and a first engaging part at one of the spaced ends that is configured to be operatively positioned with respect to a component with a first configuration. The base body and first tool part are configured so that the base body and first tool part can be: a) placed in a first starting relationship with the first tool part in radially spaced and axially overlapping relationship with the base body; and b) moved towards each other transversely to the turning axis from the first starting relationship into a first connected relationship, whereupon movement of the base body around the turning axis causes the first tool part to turn the component relative to which the first engaging portion is operatively positioned.

Abstract: A phosphor composition includes a red phosphor material having a red decay rate and a green phosphor material having a green decay rate. The red phosphor material includes a Mn4+ doped phosphor of Formula I and a Eu3+ doped uranium phosphor, and a difference between the red decay rate and the green decay rate is no more than 7 ms, AxMFy:Mn4+ (I), wherein A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof; M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, Al, Ga, In, Sc, Hf, Y, La, Nb, Ta, Bi, Gd, or a combination thereof; x is an absolute value of a charge of the MFy ion; and y is 5, 6 or 7. A device is also provided.

Abstract: A pipe wrench includes the quick adjust knob, a handle, a first jaw carried on the handle, and a hook-shaped movable member mounted on the handle to translate relative to the handle and the first jaw. The quick adjust knob includes a housing, a pair of floating threads, and a pair of actuating buttons configured to actuate the floating threads out of engagement with mating threads on the moveable member to allow the movable member to be quickly adjusted relative to the handle.

Abstract: A hole saw system includes a first hole saw, a second hole saw, and an arbor. The first hole saw is capable of being nested within the second hole saw. Each of the hole saws includes a mount wall having a first engagement feature configured to receive a first drive feature and a second engagement feature configured to receive a second drive feature that is different from the first drive feature. The arbor includes the first drive feature and the second drive feature and is configured to selectively mount each of the hole saws in a single saw arrangement and to selectively mount both of the hole saws in a nested saw arrangement. In the single saw arrangement, the arbor mounts a single one of the hole saws with the first drive feature engaged in the first engagement feature and the second drive feature not engaged with the second engagement feature.

Abstract: Devices having a reflective geometry are provided. The device includes a color conversion layer including luminescent material. The color conversion layer having a first side and a second side and a substrate having a first side and a second side. The second side of the color conversion layer located on the first side of the substrate. The device including an LED light source located remotely from the color conversion layer where the LED light source is optically coupled and/or radiationally connected to the first side of the color conversion layer. The device includes at least one of: (a) the substrate has a reflectivity of at least 20%, (b) a reflective layer located between the substrate and the color conversion layer, or (c) a back reflective layer located on the second side of the substrate. The devices are especially useful for lighting and display applications. Articles including the device are also provided.

Abstract: A phosphor composition includes an activated uranium-based phosphor having formula I or II. The phosphor is doped with Eu3+ [Ba1?a?bSraCab]x[Mg,Zn]y(UO2)z([P,V]O4)2(x+y+z)/3??(I) [Ba1?a?bSraCab]p(UO2)q[P,V]rO(2p+2q+5r)/2??(II) where 0?a?1, 0?b?1, 0.75?x?1.25, 0.75?y?1.25, 0.75?z?1.25, 2.5?p?3.5, 1.75?q?2.25, and 3.5?r?4.5 and formula II excludes the combination where a is 0, b is 0, p is 3.5, q is 1.75, and r is 3.5. Phosphor compositions further including formula VI or other luminescent materials, such as quantum dots, devices and displays are also provided.

Abstract: A phosphor composition includes an activated uranium-based phosphor having formula I or II. The phosphor is doped with Eu3+ [Ba1?a?bSraCab]x[Mg,Zn]y(UO2)z([P,V]O4)2(x+y+z)/3??(I) [Ba1?a?bSraCab]p(UO2)q[P,V]rO(2p+2q+5r)/2??(II) where 0?a?1, 0?b?1, 0.75?x?1.25, 0.75?y?1.25, 0.75?z?1.25, 2.5?p?3.5, 1.75?q?2.25, and 3.5?r?4.5 and formula II excludes the combination where a is 0, b is 0, p is 3.5, q is 1.75, and r is 3.5. Phosphor compositions further including formula VI or other luminescent materials, such as quantum dots, devices and displays are also provided.

Abstract: Phosphor materials and devices containing such phosphor materials are disclosed. An ink composition of in accordance with the present disclosure comprises a phosphor material comprising a Mn4+ doped phosphor of formula 1, Ax[MFy]:Mn4+ (I), and at least one rare earth containing Garnet phosphor, the at least one rare earth Garnet phosphor is present in the phosphor material in an amount of at least about 80 wt % based on the weight of the phosphor material, wherein the at least one rare earth containing a Garnet phosphor has a D50 particle size from about 0.5 microns to about 15 microns, where A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof; M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, Al, Ga, In, Sc, Y, La, Nb, Ta, Bi, Gd, or a combination thereof; x is the absolute value of the charge of the [MFy] ion; and y is 5, 6 or 7.

Abstract: A phosphor composition includes an activated uranium-based phosphor having formula I or II. The phosphor is doped with Eu3+ [Ba1-a-bSraCab]x[Mg,Zn]y(UO2)z([P,V]O4)2(x+y+z)/3??(I) [Ba1-a-bSraCab]p(UO2)q[P,V]rO(2p+2q+5r)/2??(II) where 0?a?1, 0?b?1, 0.75?x?1.25, 0.75?y?1.25, 0.75?z?1.25, 2.5?p?3.5, 1.75?q?2.25, and 3.5?r?4.5 and formula II excludes the combination where a is 0, b is 0, p is 3.5, q is 1.75, and r is 3.5. Phosphor compositions further including formula VI or other luminescent materials, such as quantum dots, devices and displays are also provided.

Abstract: A potassium hexafluoromanganate (K2MnF6) composition includes no more than six parts per million of each of one or more Group 13 elements, no more than 520 parts per million of one or more alkaline earth metals, no more than fourteen parts per million of one or more transition metals, and/or no more than forty parts per million of calcium. A method for providing this composition, as well as lighting apparatuses, backlight units, and electronic devices including phosphors formed from the composition also are provided.

Abstract: A potassium hexafluoromanganate (K2MnF6) composition includes no more than six parts per million of each of one or more Group 13 elements, no more than 520 parts per million of one or more alkaline earth metals, no more than fourteen parts per million of one or more transition metals, and/or no more than forty parts per million of calcium. A method for providing this composition, as well as lighting apparatuses, backlight units, and electronic devices including phosphors formed from the composition also are provided.

Abstract: There is described a method for the preparation of a green-emitting terbium and cerium co-activated gadolinium magnesium pentaborate phosphor that utilizes a hydrated magnesium hexaborate as a boron source. The hydrated magnesium hexaborate preferably may be represented by the formula MgB6O10.XH2O where X is from 4 to 6, preferably 4.8 to 5.5, and more preferably about 5. The hydrated magnesium hexaborate is combined with oxides of Gd, Ce, and Tb, and at least one magnesium compound selected from MgCl2, MgF2, and MgO, and then fired in a slightly reducing atmosphere to form the phosphor. The method results in a greater homogeneity of the fired cake and subsequently a higher brightness. In addition, the method preferably requires only one firing step and provides very little or no sticking of the fired cake to the firing boats.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a monitoring device that is capable of autonomously measuring in situ radiation activity in the subsurface, such as tritium activity. In particular embodiments, the device includes a water decomposition reactor which decomposes an aqueous sample, such as a reactor which includes a reactive metal alloy, such as NaK. In further embodiments, the device includes a detector and a hydrogen getter. The hydrogen getter removes hydrogen and tritium gas from the detector, allowing multiple measurements to be made without removal or servicing of the device. The present disclosure also provides instruments having detector and reactor portions separated by an isolation valve. Particular embodiments of the device include a high pressure valve, such as a rotary valve, for selectively placing the device in communication with a sample source, such as liquid in a well.

Abstract: There is described a method for the preparation of a green-emitting terbium and cerium co-activated gadolinium magnesium pentaborate phosphor that utilizes a hydrated magnesium hexaborate as a boron source. The hydrated magnesium hexaborate preferably may be represented by the formula MgB6O10.XH2O where X is from 4 to 6, preferably 4.8 to 5.5, and more preferably about 5. The hydrated magnesium hexaborate is combined with oxides of Gd, Ce, and Tb, and at least one magnesium compound selected from MgCl2, MgF2, and MgO, and then fired in a slightly reducing atmosphere to form the phosphor. The method results in a greater homogeneity of the fired cake and subsequently a higher brightness. In addition, the method preferably requires only one firing step and provides very little or no sticking of the fired cake to the firing boats.