Abstract: An inspection unit for cans (11), in particular for metal cans used in metered dose inhalers or for the manufacture of batteries, comprising a visual inspection unit (9) comprising camera units (20), a conveying unit (8), wherein images of the individual cans are captureable by different camera units from different viewing angles, wherein the camera units each capture a plurality of cans simultaneously in an image comprising a plurality of image portions (24) including images of an outer surface portion of each of said plurality of cans from a different viewing angle, the image portions including images of outer side surface portions (22) and the outer bottom surface portion (19) of each can, the sum of the images of the outer side surface portions covering the entire outer side surface of the can; and a processing unit to process the captured images portions and to determine an inspection result.

Abstract: A system is disclosed, the system comprising: an electrochemical device generating a magnetic field; and a sensing device comprising: a magneto-optical medium; an electromagnetic radiation source configured to emit polarized electromagnetic radiation through the magneto-optical medium; and a sensor configured to receive polarized electromagnetic radiation which has passed through the magneto-optical medium. The sensing device is arranged relative to the electrochemical device such that the magnetic field of the electrochemical device passes through the magneto-optical medium.

Abstract: An inspection unit for cans (11), in particular for metal cans used in metered dose inhalers or for the manufacture of batteries, comprising a visual inspection unit (9) comprising camera units (20), a conveying unit (8), wherein images of the individual cans are captureable by different camera units from different viewing angles, wherein the camera units each capture a plurality of cans simultaneously in an image comprising a plurality of image portions (24) including images of an outer surface portion of each of said plurality of cans from a different viewing angle, the image portions including images of outer side surface portions (22) and the outer bottom surface portion (19) of each can, the sum of the images of the outer side surface portions covering the entire outer side surface of the can; and a processing unit to process the captured images portions and to determine an inspection result.

Abstract: A device, system and method to provide remote surveillance of static cable systems under tension, for prediction and/or notification of tower or cable failure. The device includes a one or more processors and memory in a controller; a cable tension sensor; and a communications module for wireless bi-directional communication with a central monitoring system. The system includes a plurality of the devices and a central monitoring system for processing data and communicating with the device and outside entities.

Abstract: Apparatus providing beamforming and environmental protection for LED light sources. A lens apparatus is provided to protect an LED mounted on a substrate. The lens apparatus includes an alignment feature configured to align the LED to a selected position and a focusing region configured to form a selected beam pattern from light emitted from the LED when located at the selected position. The lens apparatus also includes a compression surface configured to compress the substrate to a heat sink to facilitate heat dissipation from the LED and a fastening feature configured to fasten the lens apparatus to the heat sink to provide an environmentally protective seal, so that when the lens apparatus is fastened to the heat sink the alignment feature aligns the LED to the selected position, the compression surface compresses the substrate to the heat sink, and the protective seal protects the LED from environmental conditions.

Abstract: Apparatus providing beamforming and environmental protection for LED light sources. A lens apparatus is provided to protect an LED mounted on a substrate. The lens apparatus includes an alignment feature configured to align the LED to a selected position and a focusing region configured to form a selected beam pattern from light emitted from the LED when located at the selected position. The lens apparatus also includes a compression surface configured to compress the substrate to a heat sink to facilitate heat dissipation from the LED and a fastening feature configured to fasten the lens apparatus to the heat sink to provide an environmentally protective seal, so that when the lens apparatus is fastened to the heat sink the alignment feature aligns the LED to the selected position, the compression surface compresses the substrate to the heat sink, and the protective seal protects the LED from environmental conditions.

Abstract: Apparatus providing beamforming and environmental protection for LED light sources. A lens apparatus is provided to protect an LED mounted on a substrate. The lens apparatus includes an alignment feature configured to align the LED to a selected position and a focusing region configured to form a selected beam pattern from light emitted from the LED when located at the selected position. The lens apparatus also includes a compression surface configured to compress the substrate to a heat sink to facilitate heat dissipation from the LED and a fastening feature configured to fasten the lens apparatus to the heat sink to provide an environmentally protective seal, so that when the lens apparatus is fastened to the heat sink the alignment feature aligns the LED to the selected position, the compression surface compresses the substrate to the heat sink, and the protective seal protects the LED from environmental conditions.

Abstract: Apparatus providing beamforming and environmental protection for LED light sources. A lens apparatus is provided to protect an LED mounted on a substrate. The lens apparatus includes an alignment feature configured to align the LED to a selected position and a focusing region configured to form a selected beam pattern from light emitted from the LED when located at the selected position. The lens apparatus also includes a compression surface configured to compress the substrate to a heat sink to facilitate heat dissipation from the LED and a fastening feature configured to fasten the lens apparatus to the heat sink to provide an environmentally protective seal, so that when the lens apparatus is fastened to the heat sink the alignment feature aligns the LED to the selected position, the compression surface compresses the substrate to the heat sink, and the protective seal protects the LED from environmental conditions.

Abstract: A street light includes a pole and a head attached to the pole. The head includes a light emitting element comprising a plurality of solid state light emitting devices, an optical element, and a reflector configured to reflect light emitted by the solid state light emitting devices to the optical element to produce a light distribution pattern from the head. The light emitted from the solid state emitting devices may be Lambertian patterned light. The Lambertian patterned light may be used to illuminate the reflector. The reflector may be used to transform the Lambertian patterned light to collimated light and direct the collimated light towards the optical element. The optical element may be configured to produce the light distribution pattern from the collimated light.

Abstract: Apparatus providing beamforming and environmental protection for LED light sources. A lens apparatus is provided to protect an LED mounted on a substrate. The lens apparatus includes an alignment feature configured to align the LED to a selected position and a focusing region configured to form a selected beam pattern from light emitted from the LED when located at the selected position. The lens apparatus also includes a compression surface configured to compress the substrate to a heat sink to facilitate heat dissipation from the LED and a fastening feature configured to fasten the lens apparatus to the heat sink to provide an environmentally protective seal, so that when the lens apparatus is fastened to the heat sink the alignment feature aligns the LED to the selected position, the compression surface compresses the substrate to the heat sink, and the protective seal protects the LED from environmental conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is a non-tobacco smoking article for consumers to use to make their own herbal smoking articles. It is a non-THC containing industrial hemp product, made with industrial hemp, cellulose and other ingredients. The product is an herbal, non-nicotine and non-hallucinogenic alternative to tobacco wraps and cigarette rolling papers.

Abstract: Apparatus providing beamforming and environmental protection for LED light sources. A lens apparatus is provided to protect an LED mounted on a substrate. The lens apparatus includes an alignment feature configured to align the LED to a selected position and a focusing region configured to form a selected beam pattern from light emitted from the LED when located at the selected position. The lens apparatus also includes a compression surface configured to compress the substrate to a heat sink to facilitate heat dissipation from the LED and a fastening feature configured to fasten the lens apparatus to the heat sink to provide an environmentally protective seal, so that when the lens apparatus is fastened to the heat sink the alignment feature aligns the LED to the selected position, the compression surface compresses the substrate to the heat sink, and the protective seal protects the LED from environmental conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to metal-air batteries and methods of making metal-air batteries. The batteries may include a cathode which comprises an electronically conductive support; a solid metal carbonate; and a binding agent. The batteries may comprise a solvent reservoir in communication with the battery cell and arranged to trap gases emitted by the battery.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus includes a solid state light emitting source and a first radiator thermally coupled to the solid state light emitting source, wherein the radiator is configured to be connectable to a second apparatus. The illumination apparatus further includes a one or more electrical conductors coupled to the radiator, wherein the electrical conductors are adapted to couple electrically to the solid state light emitting source.

Abstract: A light emitting apparatus includes a housing having a transparent portion, at least one LED positioned within the housing to emit light through the transparent portion, and a fan positioned within the housing to cool said at least one LED.

Abstract: A light emitting apparatus includes a housing having a transparent portion, at least one LED positioned within the housing to emit light through the transparent portion, and a fan positioned within the housing to cool said at least one LED.

Abstract: A street light may include a pole and a head attached to the pole. The head may include a lighting module. The lighting module may include a light-emitting device configured to emit light, a thermal interface configured to conduct heat away from the light-emitting device, an optical element configured to transmit the emitted light in a light distribution pattern on an area located a distance away from the lighting module, and a reflective surface configured to redirect a portion of the light transmitted by the optical element.

Abstract: A street light includes a pole, arm and a head attached to the pole, wherein the head comprises a light source having a plurality of solid state light emitting devices and an optical element configured to produce a light distribution pattern from light emitted from the solid state light emitting devices, wherein the light source is configured to be powered directly from an AC source.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a light fixture having a heat conductive shell having an opening and at least one LED positioned on a plate within the heat conductive shell to emit light through the opening, wherein the heat conductive shell further comprises an ionic wind fan positioned on the plate so as to directly cool said at least one LED by moving air heated by the at least one LED through the opening.

Abstract: A light emitting apparatus includes a substrate, a plurality of solid state light emitting cells having a planar arrangement on the substrate, and one or more reflectors arranged with the solid state light emitting cells so that light emitted from the light source has a substantially spherical emission pattern.