Abstract: Techniques are described herein that are capable of using variable voltage sources to control respective thermoelectric coolers independently in a thermal testing environment. The variable voltage sources create temperature differentials between first and second opposing surfaces of the thermoelectric coolers by applying input voltages to the respective thermoelectric coolers. Heat is transferred, by first heat exchanger(s), between a fluid and respective subset(s) of the thermoelectric coolers Heat is transferred, by second heat exchanger(s), between semiconductor device(s) and the subset(s) of the thermoelectric coolers.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein that are capable of progressively thermally drying a quantum circuit. An inert gas is progressively heated by a heater element to provide a heated inert gas. Heated ambient air and the heated inert gas combine in a heating channel, causing a combination of the heated ambient air and the heated inert gas to flow into a probe compartment to progressively thermally dry a quantum circuit therein. A flow rate of the inert gas is controlled to cause the combination to have a relative humidity less than or equal to a threshold. A temperature of the heater element may be controlled to be approximately equal to a progressively increasing target temperature within a tolerance of 3.0° C. Heating of the inert gas may be initiated based on detection of the inert gas, and the flow and heating of the inert gas may be automatically discontinued.

Abstract: A work machine for harvesting a cane crop having a lower crop material gathering device, the work machine including a chassis and an upper crop material gathering device coupled to said chassis. The upper crop material gathering device including at least one moving device configured to substantially surround a stalk of a cane crop plant as said at least one moving device moves, and a stalk engaging device positioned proximate to the at least one moving device. The stalk engaging device being configured to pull the stalk from the at least one moving device, thereby stripping grain from a head of the cane crop plant.

Abstract: A work machine for harvesting a cane crop having a lower crop material gathering device, the work machine including a chassis and an upper crop material gathering device coupled to said chassis. The upper crop material gathering device including at least one moving device configured to substantially surround a stalk of a cane crop plant as said at least one moving device moves, and a stalk engaging device positioned proximate to the at least one moving device. The stalk engaging device being configured to pull the stalk from the at least one moving device, thereby stripping grain from a head of the cane crop plant.

Abstract: A work machine for harvesting a cane crop having a lower crop material gathering device. The work machine has a direction of travel and the work machine has a chassis and an upper crop material gathering device coupled to the chassis. The upper crop material gathering device includes at least one moving device and a stalk cutting device. The at least one moving device is configured to substantially surround a stalk of a cane crop plant as the at least one moving device moves. The at least one moving device is further configured to bend the head of the cane crop plant in a direction substantially opposite to the direction of travel. The stalk cutting device is positioned proximate to the at least one moving device. The stalk engaging device being configured to cut the peduncle of the cane crop plant.

Abstract: A harvester for crops including biomass crop material and seed heads. The harvester includes a base unit, a biomass harvester sub-system for harvesting the biomass crop material, and a seed harvester sub-system for harvesting the seed heads. The biomass harvester sub-system includes a biomass harvester carried by the base unit. The seed harvester sub-system is carried by the base unit and operable independent from the biomass harvester sub-system, whereby the biomass crop material and seed heads are processed independently from each other within the harvester.

Abstract: A motorcycle fairing with improved safety and operational features including a long-throw, strengthened adjustable windscreen, an electrical wiper motor and wiper assembly attached directly to the adjustable windscreen and cornering lights operated by both the turn signals and independent switch means. The adjustable windscreen has a pair of female members fixed to the windscreen and a pair of male track members fixed to the fairing. In assembly, the female members are connected to the male track members and slide along the track members to a desired position. Release means associated with the male and female members serve to lock the windscreen in a selected position. The windshield wiper motor and/or wiper arm and blade are attached to the adjustable windscreen and move up and down with the windscreen. Cornering lights mounted on fairing side faces are operated by both the motorcycle's turn signals and an independent switch mounted on the fairing.

Abstract: A telephone enclosure assembly and directory holder device for use with indoor/outdoor telephone installations. The enclosure includes a one-piece cast or molded plastic housing shell. Side panels can be fastened to the shell and a security lock clip permits the panels to be locked in place but readily replaced in the event of sidewall damage or vandalism. A directory holder is attached to the shell and is capable of storing several directories which can be rotated from a closed position to an open position, allowing each reader to comfortably view all printed matter on each and every page of the directory.

Abstract: A leak-free, insulated basement window assembly which includes a prefabried panel comprising an insulating member and impact resistant strip joined to the insulating member. The panel has a pre-cut opening which is adapted to be aligned with a window opening in a masonry basement wall. A plastic window unit, which serves as an insulating membrane, is inserted into the opening with the window unit being located adjacent the outer basement wall.

Abstract: A wall system suitable for use in the ventilating of buildings which incls a vertically adjustable, drop vent, upper wall section subwall which is offset from and adapted to be raised or lowered relative to a stationary lower subwall by means of a winch and pulley arrangement.

Abstract: An enclosure for protecting occupants on a motorcycle is provided and includes a windscreen and a fairing having contoured sides fitted about the front wheel fork and having a seal member extending from the fairing to the fork to provide a waterproof seal therebetween. An electrically powered wiper and washer are provided to keep the windscreen clear. The fairing may include an air inlet with appropriate ducts and vents to permit the rider to control air circulation into the semi-enclosed compartment and to deflect water droplets away from the rear face of the windscreen. A rain and sun shield is removably located atop the windscreen and extends generally horizontally rearward therefrom. The shield is longitudinally divided by a flexible hinge to provide for ease of storage. The shield has a hooked mounting edge for insertion onto the windscreen.