Abstract: A command interpreter for a vehicle stability enhancement system that uses a three degree-of-freedom vehicle model employing non-linear suspension and tire characteristics to calculate stability commands. The command interpreter includes a calculator that calculates a front tire lateral force, a calculator that calculates a rear tire lateral force and a command calculator that calculates a yaw-rate command signal, a lateral velocity command signal and a roll angle command signal. The front tire lateral force calculator and the rear tire lateral force calculator calculate the front and rear side-slip angles. The side-slip angles are then converted to a lateral force, where the conversion is selected based on the tire vertical load. The rear tire lateral force is modified for high side-slip angles so that the rear tire lateral force does not become saturated.

Abstract: A telescopic adjustable positioning device comprises an outer sleeve; a telescopic tube receiving into the outer sleeve at one end thereof and having a plurality of positioning holes; a retaining seat being a hollow tube and enclosing a connection of the outer sleeve and the telescopic tube; one side of the retaining seat being formed with a receiving portion; a slot being formed in the receiving portion; and a bottom side of the slot having a through hole which is smaller than the slot; a pin capable of passing through the retaining seat and the outer sleeve to be retained to the positioning hole of the telescopic tube; and an operation unit assembled to the receiving portion of the retaining seat. The pin is received in the slot and the through hole; and two springs are attached to the pin.

Abstract: A new method is provided for the interface between a stress relieve interface layer of polyimide and a thereover created layer of mold compound. The invention provides for creating a pattern in the stress relieve layer of polyimide before the layer of mold compound is formed over the stress relieve layer of polyimide.

Abstract: An active front-wheel vehicle steering control system that employs open-loop control that includes an adaptive compensation sub-system that compensate for changes in vehicle dynamic parameters. The control system includes a dynamic parameter estimation sub-system that provides an estimated understeer coefficient based on a front-wheel steering angle signal, a vehicle lateral acceleration signal, a vehicle yaw rate signal and a vehicle speed signal. An open-loop control sub-system generates a steering angle control signal for controlling steering of the front wheels using a combination of a nominal open-loop steering angle control signal and a corrected open-loop steering angle control signal that is based on a real-time estimated understeer coefficient.

Abstract: A current sense transformer is provided for which includes a bobbin; the bobbin includes a winding portion for supporting a coil of wire. The winding portion includes a horizontal substantially flat base portion, a horizontal substantially flat top portion and a step portion. The step portion is disposed on top of the horizontal substantially flat base portion. The horizontal substantially flat top portion is disposed on top of the step portion substantially in parallel to the horizontal substantially flat base portion. The top portion has a central recess, raised portions on its upper surface separated from each other, and a ridge on one side of its lower surface. The central recess and the raised portions cooperate to accept a magnetic core, such that the core is substantially flush with the raised portions.

Abstract: The present invention provides an injectable pharmaceutical composition containing, as an active ingredient, paclitaxel, an anti-cancer agent. The injectable pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of paclitaxel, which is dissolved in polyoxyethylated castor oil, alcohol, and an injectable aqueous solution. A sufficient amount of CO2 is added to stabilize paclitaxel in the injectable pharmaceutical composition to make the injectable pharmaceutical composition to a pH about 5.0.

Abstract: A table for hiding a display comprises a supporter; an openable table plate having a table supporting surface and a table bottom surface, the table plate being connected to the supporter by using pivotal units so that the table plate is openable and closeable with respect to the supporter; two supporting arms each having one end connected to a first joint which is further connected to the table bottom surface through linking bars; two extending arms; one upper end of each extending arm being connected to another end of a respective one of the supporting arms through a second joint and a lower end of each extending arm being connected to a third joint; and a carrying arm being pivoted to an upper end of each supporting arm; and the carrying arm being connected to a display.

Abstract: A fixture for clamping and fixing a circuit board is provided. The fixture includes a base and a moving element. The base includes a first supporting board and a second supporting board disposed on the first supporting board. At least one positioning bump is disposed on the second supporting board, and at least one hole is formed on a side of the first supporting board. The moving element includes at least one guide rod which passes through the hole of the base, such that a clamping space is formed between the moving element and the base. Circuit boards with different dimensions can be fixed in place by adjusting the width of the clamping space. Furthermore, a plate element is disposed on the second supporting board and thereby fixed to the circuit board. The clamping space is adjusted by the moving element and thereby made larger and more flexible, thus the clamping space is suitable for circuit boards of different styles and dimensions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a table leg system including a leg, an anchor pivotally supporting the leg, and a locking sleeve slidingly engaged with the leg. The locking sleeve is at least partially encircled by at least a single ridge. An embodiment of the table leg system includes a leg, an anchor pivotally supporting the leg, and a locking sleeve slidingly engaged with the leg. The locking sleeve is at least partially encircled by a single groove. Another embodiment of the table leg system includes a table engagement anchor, a locking cylinder integrally extending from a planar surface of the table engagement anchor, and a leg extending from the table locking cylinder. The leg is repositionable between an extended position and a folded position. Yet additional embodiments of the table leg system include a table leg, an anchor plate comprised of a planar surface, and a neck extending perpendicularly from the planar surface of said anchor plate.

Abstract: A rollover avoidance system for changing the damping characteristics of suspension dampers at each wheel of a vehicle so as to mitigate the potential for vehicle rollover. The system includes a plurality of vehicle parameter sensors for measuring vehicle parameters and providing vehicle parameter signals. The system also includes a controller for generating a damper suspension command signal for each damper using the vehicle parameter signals. The controller considers a roll control factor representing a rollover condition of the vehicle and a yaw stability control factor representing a yaw condition of the vehicle to set the damping of the dampers to mitigate the potential for vehicle rollover.

Abstract: An elongated catheter device with a distal balloon assembly is adapted for endovascular insertion. Coolant injected through the device may, in different embodiments, directly cool tissue contacting the balloon, or may cool a separate internal chamber. In the first case, the coolant also inflates the balloon, and spent coolant is returned to the handle via a return passage extending through the body of the catheter. Plural balloons may be provided, wherein a secondary outer balloon surrounds a primary inner balloon, the primary balloon being filled with coolant and acting as the cooling chamber, the secondary balloon being coupled to a vacuum return lumen to serve as a robust leak containment device and thermal insulator around the cooling chamber. Various configurations, such as surface modification of the balloon interface, or placement of particles, coatings, or expandable meshes or coils in the balloon interface, may be employed to achieve this function.

Abstract: A system and method for estimating vehicle roll rate and roll angle. The system includes a suspension deflection sensor provided at each wheel of the vehicle that provides suspension measurement signals indicative of the roll of the vehicle. The system also includes a roll rate estimator that uses the suspension measurement signals and an estimated tire deflection of the wheels to provide a roll rate estimation signal. The system also includes a vehicle roll angle and a roll rate estimator that uses the roll rate estimation signal and a dynamic model to estimate the roll angle and refine the roll rate. The roll rate estimator calculates the roll rate one way if none of the vehicle wheels are off of the ground and calculates it another way if any of the wheels are off of the ground.

Abstract: A side-slip velocity estimation module for a vehicle stability enhancement control system includes a side-slip acceleration estimation module that estimates a side-slip acceleration of a vehicle. A multiple-order integrator integrates the side-slip acceleration to generate an estimated side-slip velocity of the vehicle. A reset logic module clears an output of the multiple-order integrator when the vehicle experiences a straight-driving condition, when a speed of the vehicle is less than a predetermined speed, and/or when a sensor bias condition occurs. The multiple-order integrator includes at least two accumulators and at least two feedback loops. The estimated side-slip velocity is a weighted sum of outputs of at least one of the at least two accumulators. A sum of the at least two feedback loops offsets the estimated side-slip acceleration.

Abstract: A desk has double desk-plates and one of the desk-plate capable of being lengthening and shortening to adjust positions thereof. The desk has a larger main desk plate and a secondary desk plate smaller than the main desk plate. An overlapping three-dimensional space exists between the main desk plate the secondary desk plate. Besides, the main desk plate can be pulled out and overlaps the secondary desk plate. Not only a total area for arranging objects of the desk plate of the desk increases, but also the heights of objects arranged on the desk plates are not limited strictly. The desk also has a leg assembly for supporting the main desk plate, a removable shelf connecting to a bottom of the main desk plate, a fixing shelf for connecting the removable shelf and the leg assembly, a supporting stand for connection the secondary desk plate to the fixing shelf. The desk assembled by these components has spaces on the desk plate capable being used flexibly and adequately.

Abstract: An active front-wheel vehicle steering control system that employs open-loop control that includes an adaptive compensation sub-system that compensate for changes in vehicle dynamic parameters. The control system includes a dynamic parameter estimation sub-system that provides an estimated understeer coefficient based on a front-wheel steering angle signal, a vehicle lateral acceleration signal, a vehicle yaw rate signal and a vehicle speed signal. An open-loop control sub-system generates a steering angle control signal for controlling steering of the front wheels using a combination of a nominal open-loop steering angle control signal and a corrected open-loop steering angle control signal that is based on a real-time estimated understeer coefficient.

Abstract: A virtual ground nitride read-only memory array has a matrix of nitride read-only memory cells in which during an erase operation the non-erasing side of nitride read-only memory cells are connected to a common node for enhancing the erase uniformity of the nitride read-only memory array. If an operation requests erasing on the left side of nitride read-only memory cells, a positive voltage is supplied from an internal power supply to the left side for each of the nitride read-only memory cells, and the right side for each of the nitride read-only memory cells is discharged to a common node. The voltage level of the common mode is selected to be sufficiently high in order to prevent from punch through while at the same time sufficiently low to maintain the lateral electric field for erase operation to function optimally.

Abstract: An active front-wheel vehicle steering control system that employs closed-loop control includes an adaptive compensation sub-system that compensates for changes in vehicle dynamic parameters. The control system includes a dynamic parameter estimation sub-system that provides an estimated front cornering compliance and rear cornering compliance based on a steering wheel angle signal, a vehicle lateral acceleration signal, a vehicle yaw rate signal and a vehicle speed signal. The closed-loop control includes active gain for each of vehicle yaw rate, yaw acceleration, side-slip and side-slip rate, all based on the vehicle speed and vehicle dynamic parameter changes for use in generating a steering angle control signal to the front wheels of the vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting vehicle wheel lift. The system includes wheel speed sensors for measuring the speed of each wheel of the vehicle, and suspension sensors for measuring the position of the vehicle suspension at each wheel of the vehicle. A controller determines whether any of the wheels are off the ground by using a kinematic relationship that uses the wheel speed signals and independently determines whether any of the wheels are off the ground by using damper spring displacement from the suspension sensors.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a vehicle roll stability indicator that estimates the propensity for vehicle rollover. The system determines vehicle kinematics from vehicle sensors, such as roll rate, yaw rate, lateral acceleration, vehicle speed, etc. From these kinematic values, the system estimates a roll angle of the vehicle and a bank angle of the vehicle. From the estimated bank angle, the system provides a corrected roll angle. From the corrected roll angle, the system determines a roll energy of the vehicle and a roll energy rate of the vehicle. From the roll energy and the roll energy rate, the system calculates a roll stability indicator that defines the potential that the vehicle will tip-up or roll over. From the roll stability indicator, vehicle stability control systems can take suitable action.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a vehicle roll stability indicator that dynamically estimates the probability for vehicle rollover. The system determines vehicle kinematics from various vehicle sensors. From these kinematic values, the system estimates a roll angle of the vehicle and a bank angle of the vehicle. The estimated bank angle is used to correct the roll angle. The system determines a roll energy of the vehicle and a roll energy rate of the vehicle from the corrected roll angle. The system also calculates a tire lateral load transfer of the relative forces on the vehicle tires, and the duration that any of the tires have been off of the ground. From the roll energy, the roll energy rate, the tire lateral load transfer and the wheel airborne duration, the system calculates the roll stability indicator.