Abstract: A fluid sensing system includes a microfluidic chip, multiple sensors, and a communication device. The microfluidic chip includes at least one microfluidic channel extending a length through the microfluidic chip. The microfluidic chip is fluidly connected to a process fluid such that a fluid sample from the process fluid flows through the at least one microfluidic channel. The multiple sensors are operatively connected to the at least one microfluidic channel of the microfluidic chip. The multiple sensors are configured to monitor multiple different properties of the fluid sample within the at least one microfluidic channel. The communication device is operatively connected to the multiple sensors. The communication device is configured to receive data parameters representative of the multiple different properties of the fluid sample from the multiple sensors and wirelessly transmit the data parameters to a remote location.

Abstract: A composite formulation and a composite article are provided. The composite article includes at least two layers of a composite formulation including a polymer matrix and conductive particles distributed within the polymer matrix, the conductive particles forming, by volume, between 20% and 50% of the composite formulation. The conductive particles in each of the at least two layers include at least one morphology selected from the group consisting of fibrous, dendritic, and flake, and the morphology of the conductive particles in one of the at least two layers differs from the morphology of the conductive particles in another one of the at least two layers. The composite formulation includes a polymer matrix and between 30% and 45%, by volume, tin-coated copper conductive particles at a copper/tin ratio of between 3/1 and 3/2, the conductive particles including at least two morphologies selected from the group consisting of fibrous, dendritic, and flake.

Abstract: Processes of applying conductive composites on flexible materials, transfer assemblies, and garments including conductive composites are disclosed. The processes include positioning the conductive composite relative to the flexible material, the conductive composite having a resin matrix and conductive filler, and heating the conductive composite with an iron thereby applying the conductive composite directly onto the flexible material. Additionally or alternatively, the processes include positioning the conductive composite relative to the clothing, and heating the conductive composite thereby applying the conductive composite on the clothing. The garments include the flexible material and the conductive composite positioned directly on the flexible material. The transfer assembly has the conductive composite on a transfer substrate.

Abstract: A fluid sensing system includes a microfluidic chip, multiple sensors, and a communication device. The microfluidic chip includes at least one microfluidic channel extending a length through the microfluidic chip. The microfluidic chip is fluidly connected to a process fluid such that a fluid sample from the process fluid flows through the at least one microfluidic channel. The multiple sensors are operatively connected to the at least one microfluidic channel of the microfluidic chip. The multiple sensors are configured to monitor multiple different properties of the fluid sample within the at least one microfluidic channel. The communication device is operatively connected to the multiple sensors. The communication device is configured to receive data parameters representative of the multiple different properties of the fluid sample from the multiple sensors and wirelessly transmit the data parameters to a remote location.

Abstract: A composite formulation and a composite article are provided. The composite article includes at least two layers of a composite formulation including a polymer matrix and conductive particles distributed within the polymer matrix, the conductive particles forming, by volume, between 20% and 50% of the composite formulation. The conductive particles in each of the at least two layers include at least one morphology selected from the group consisting of fibrous, dendritic, and flake, and the morphology of the conductive particles in one of the at least two layers differs from the morphology of the conductive particles in another one of the at least two layers. The composite formulation includes a polymer matrix and between 30% and 45%, by volume, tin-coated copper conductive particles at a copper/tin ratio of between 3/1 and 3/2, the conductive particles including at least two morphologies selected from the group consisting of fibrous, dendritic, and flake.

Abstract: An interposer for coupling an optical conduit to an optical component, said interposer comprising: (a) an optical component; (b) a first lens component having a first lens; (c) a second lens component having a second lens, said first and second lenses being configured to define an expanded-beam coupling therebetween; (d) at least one reflective surface optically coupled with said second lens; (e) a first optical path at least partially defined between said optical component and said first lens to accommodate a diverging light beam from said optical component to said first lens; (f) a second optical path at least partially defined between said second lens and said at least one reflective surface to accommodate a converging light beam from said second lens and said at least one reflective surface; and (g) a separable interface along said second optical path or at said expanded-beam coupling.

Abstract: Coil assembly including a flux-control body having a magnetic material and a body side. The flux-control body includes a shield wall that defines a coil channel of the flux-control body that opens along the body side to an exterior of the flux-control body. The coil assembly also includes an electrical conductor positioned within the coil channel. The electrical conductor forms a power-transfer coil having co-planar windings that are configured to generate a magnetic flux within a spatial region that is adjacent to the body side. Adjacent windings are separated by the shield wall of the flux-control body. The shield wall controls a distribution of the magnetic flux experienced within the spatial region.

Abstract: An interposer for coupling an optical conduit to an optical component, said interposer comprising: (a) an optical component; (b) a first lens component having a first lens; (c) a second lens component having a second lens, said first and second lenses being configured to define an expanded-beam coupling therebetween; (d) at least one reflective surface optically coupled with said second lens; (e) a first optical path at least partially defined between said optical component and said first lens to accommodate a diverging light beam from said optical component to said first lens; (f) a second optical path at least partially defined between said second lens and said at least one reflective surface to accommodate a converging light beam from said second lens and said at least one reflective surface; and (g) a separable interface along said second optical path or at said expanded-beam coupling.

Abstract: Conductive composite compositions and circuit protection devices including a conductive composite composition are disclosed. The conductive composite composition includes a polymer material, a plurality of conductive particles, and a high melting point additive. The high melting point additive comprises at least 1% of the conductive composite, by volume of the total composition. The circuit protection device includes a body portion comprising a conductive composite composition, the conductive composite composition comprising a polymer material, a plurality of conductive particles, and at least 1%, by volume, of a high melting point additive loaded in the polymer material, and leads extending from the body portion, the leads arranged and disposed to electrically couple the circuit protection device to an electrical system. Also provided is a method of forming a conductive composite.

Abstract: Processes of applying conductive composites on flexible materials, transfer assemblies, and garments including conductive composites are disclosed. The processes include positioning the conductive composite relative to the flexible material, the conductive composite having a resin matrix and conductive filler, and heating the conductive composite with an iron thereby applying the conductive composite directly onto the flexible material. Additionally or alternatively, the processes include positioning the conductive composite relative to the clothing, and heating the conductive composite thereby applying the conductive composite on the clothing. The garments include the flexible material and the conductive composite positioned directly on the flexible material. The transfer assembly has the conductive composite on a transfer substrate.

Abstract: A conductive composite formulation and an article at least partially formed from a conductive composite formulation are disclosed. The conductive composite formulation includes a polymer matrix and a colorant blended with the polymer matrix. The conductive composite formulation and the article each have a compound resistivity of between 0.0005 ohm·cm and 0.2 ohm·cm.

Abstract: A circuit protection device includes a reflowable thermal fuse that shuts off current to a field-effect transistor if the field-effect transistor is overheating. In particular, the reflowable thermal fuse is integrated with the field-effect transistor to provide greater proximity between the field-effect transistor and the reflowable thermal fuse, thus providing efficient and accurate detection of an overtemperature condition in the field-effect transistor.

Abstract: A system is provided to facilitate inspections, repairs, and other operations within vessels without human entry into the vessels, and without introducing contaminants that could reduce the purity of materials held in the vessels below predetermined minimum levels.

Abstract: New gel coat composition, in particular new marine gel coat compositions, a process for their manufacture as well as their use to coat surfaces of articles exposed to light, water and solvents. The gel coats incorporate a precipitated silica having A BET surface of from 150 to 250 m2/g A SiO2 content of more than or equal to 98.5% by weight A Na2O content of less than or equal to 0.5% by weight.

Abstract: A circuit protection device includes a reflowable thermal fuse that shuts off current to a field-effect transistor if the field-effect transistor is overheating. In particular, the reflowable thermal fuse is integrated with the field-effect transistor to provide greater proximity between the field-effect transistor and the reflowable thermal fuse, thus providing efficient and accurate detection of an overtemperature condition in the field-effect transistor.

Abstract: An integrated system concurrently connects voice and data communications devices used by small and medium sized businesses to a network T1 data line terminating at the customer premises. A system chassis includes multiple slots and backplane connectors for removably receiving a bank controller unit (BCU), power service unit (PSU), and one or more different types of smart and dumb voice and data access modules that provide the functional interface to the customer premises equipment. The BCU controls the operation of the system, which can be configured by the customer through an external terminal interface.

Abstract: A system is provided to facilitate inspections, repairs, and other operations within vessels without human entry into the vessels, and without introducing contaminants that could reduce the purity of materials held in the vessels below predetermined minimum levels.

Abstract: A precipitated silica having a d50-value of from 150 to 2000 nm, a d90-value of from 500 to 7000 nm, a silanol group density of from 2.5 to 8 OH/nm2, and a modified tapped density of less than or equal to 70 g/l is useful for thickening and providing thixotropy in liquid systems and shows superior efficiency at thickening and creating thixotropy compared to existing grades of precipitated silica. The precipitated silica functions best as a thixotrope in non-polar or intermediate polar liquid systems such as unsaturated polyester (UPE) resin systems.

Abstract: Devices and methods facilitate inspections, repairs, and other operations within vessels without human entry into the vessels, and without introducing contaminants that could reduce the purity of materials held in the vessels below predetermined minimum levels.

Abstract: New gel coat composition, in particular new marine gel coat compositions, a process for their manufacture as well as their use to coat surfaces of articles exposed to light, water and solvents. The gel coats incorporate a precipitated silica having A BET surface of from 150 to 250 m2/g A SiO2 content of more than or equal to 98.5% by weight A Na2O content of less than or equal to 0.5% by weight.