Abstract: A patient transport apparatus operable by a user for transporting a patient along stairs, the patient transport apparatus including a support structure, a seat section, a track assembly, and a front handle assembly. The front handle assembling including an extension defining an inner chamber, a pivot bar, a selector with a button, and a grip shell. The grip shell defines a window shaped to receive the button of the selector and to prevent ingress of contaminants into the inner chamber of the extension, the grip shell being operatively coupled to the extension to retain the selector and the pivot bar relative to the extension.

Abstract: A submunition delivery device including a master electronics module; a submunition module operatively connected to the master electronics module and including a plurality of submunition banks separated by bulkheads. Each of the submunition banks includes a plurality of submunitions; a base plug module operatively connected to the submunition module; and a distributed fuze module operatively connected to the master electronics module to limit a detrimental effect of the plurality of submunitions upon a collision by arming the plurality of submunitions before a dispense action.

Abstract: An injection molding apparatus and a method of injection molding are disclosed. The injection molding apparatus includes a mold sub-platen assembly having a first sub-platen that is attachable to a stationary side portion of a mold base which is mountable to a stationary platen of an injection molding machine. The mold sub-platen assembly also includes a second sub-platen that is attachable to a moving side portion of the mold base that is mountable to a moving platen of the injection molding machine. The method includes attaching a set of guide pins to a mold sub-platen at locations that correspond to guide openings in a mold and installing the mold on the mold sub-platen such that the guide pins extend through guide openings in the first half of the mold and into guide openings in a second half of the mold.

Abstract: A ratcheting micromotor includes a ratchet bar defining ratchet teeth along an edge thereof, and first and second ends in opposition to one another. The first end is adapted to be coupled to an object to be moved. A spring is coupled on one end thereof to the second end of the ratchet bar and adapted to be fixed at another end thereof to a base. A bi-directional actuator configured for linear movement in one of a first direction and a second direction, and when energized has a common yoke coupled to a central portion thereof for movement in correspondence therewith. The common yoke includes teeth formed along an edge and positioned such that its teeth engage a portion of the ratchet teeth. A control system energizes the bi-directional actuator to move, alternately, in the first direction and the second direction.

Abstract: An apparatus used in a fuze device, which includes a MEMS micro-rotor. The micro-rotor of the apparatus may move an explosive material, for example, a fuze material, from an out-of-line position to an in-line position. The micro-rotor includes an integral cavity in which the material may be safely loaded and held in the out-of-line position. At an appropriate time, the fuze device of a fully assembled ordnance may be armed. When the apparatus is activated, the micro-rotor carefully moves the explosive material to the in-line position, where the ordnance is armed.

Abstract: A system for protecting a diaphragm of a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device includes a housing coupled to the MEMS device such that its sensing diaphragm is surrounded thereby. A perforated barrier in the housing is adjacent to the sensing diaphragm. A protection diaphragm in the housing has its first side exposed to an external environment of interest, and has its second side facing the perforated barrier and spaced apart therefrom. A fluid is disposed contiguously between the second side of the protection diaphragm and the sensing diaphragm.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a self-regulating power supply for MEMS thermal actuators to achieve maximum actuator displacement while preventing over powering. The present invention includes a power supply configured to regulate electrical input power to a MEMS thermal actuator in order to provide the maximum possible electrical input power. Accordingly, the present invention provides a maximum actuator displacement while preventing device failure from over powering. The present invention utilizes resistivity versus temperature properties for silicon or the like to provide a self-regulating power supply that can be utilized to power a variety of MEMS components without requiring custom actuator control circuits for each type of component.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for creating component to save storage space, and to efficiently organize and maintain content. In one embodiment, a system is provided that is configured to manage the componentization (802) of content within entities that share common content. The system includes a content control (118) module configured to manage the editing (236) of content and their state such as whether and when they were modified (606) or mutated (610). Alternatively, the system may include a repository (700) configured to manage the indexing (702) and searching of component (704).

Abstract: A MEMS type optical switch includes a substrate, the substrate including at least one groove formed therein; first and second optical fibers disposed in the at least one groove, the at least one groove including a widened portion for movement of at least one of the first and second optical fibers; a thermal actuator disposed adjacent one of the first and second optical fibers, the thermal actuator comprising at least one v-beam, a pair of anchors connected to ends of the v-beam, and a yoke disposed in a central portion of the v-beam.

Abstract: A method of sealing an optical fiber in a microchip includes providing a device microchip, a top microchip and an optical fiber; forming a groove in at least one of the device microchip and the top microchip; coating metal on the optical fiber; depositing metal on the groove and top surfaces of the device microchip and the top microchip; depositing solder on the top surface of at least one of the device microchip and the top microchip; placing the optical fiber in the groove; placing the top microchip on the device microchip; and reflowing the solder to form a hermetic seal.

Abstract: A system and method for file management is comprised of hierarchical files systems, referred to as “areas.” There are three types of areas: work areas, staging areas, and edition areas. A work area is a modifiable file system, and, in a work area a user can create, edit, and delete files and directories. A staging area is a read-only file system that supports select versioning operations. Various users of work areas can integrate their work by submitting the contents of their work area to the staging area. In the staging area, developers can compare their work and see how their changes fit together. An edition is a read-only file system, and the contents of a staging area are virtually copied into an edition to create a frozen, read-only snapshot of the contents of the staging area. One use of the system and method for file management is as a website development tool.

Abstract: A system and method for file management is comprised of hierarchical files systems, referred to as “areas.” There are three types of areas: work areas, staging areas, and edition areas. A work area is a modifiable file system, and, in a work area a user can create, edit, and delete files and directories. A staging area is a read-only file system that supports select versioning operations. Various users of work areas can integrate their work by submitting the contents of their work area to the staging area. In the staging area, developers can compare their work and see how their changes fit together. An edition is a read-only file system, and the contents of a staging area are virtually copied into an edition to create a frozen, read-only snapshot of the contents of the staging area. One use of the system and method for file management is as a website development tool.

Abstract: A system and method for file management is comprised of hierarchical files systems, referred to as “areas.” There are three types of areas: work areas, staging areas, and edition areas. A work area is a modifiable file system, and, in a work area a user can create, edit, and delete files and directories. A staging area is a read-only file system that supports select versioning operations. Various users of work areas can integrate their work by submitting the contents of their work area to the staging area. In the staging area, developers can compare their work and see how their changes fit together. An edition is a read-only file system, and the contents of a staging area are virtually copied into an edition to create a frozen, read-only snapshot of the contents of the staging area. One use of the system and method for file management is as a website development tool.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for deploying data using a website development software application and executing scripts related to such deployment. A system that utilizes the invention may work in synchronicity with the application to deploy theses scripts so that they can be executed in order to improve the delivery and maintenance of web content and related data. The scripts may be deployed using the same means as the deployed data, or may preexist within devices along the deployment path. Unlike other solutions, the unique use of scripts in such an application allows for further control and monitoring of locations along the deployment path, such as website production servers and other possibly disparate devices and systems. Another aspect provides security to deployment destinations by, requiring screening of incoming data deployments.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for automatically deploying data within a website development software application. More particularly, the invention is directed to the automatic retrieval of data upon occurrences of certain events from different sources associated with such a website application during its use and operation. A system that utilizes the invention may work in synchronicity with the application to retrieve and store data that is created, modified or otherwise changed. Unlike other solutions, the automatic synchronization features of the invention provide the ability to retrieve and store data in a manner that is transparent to a user, such as a website developer, giving the user the freedom to develop or maintain a website without concerns over whether and where data may be stored.

Abstract: A method for enforcing workflow processes for website development and maintenance. Development and maintenance of a website may include the concerted efforts of plural persons. So that the work progresses in a predictable and orderly fashion, tasks are assigned and performed in accordance with a workflow. The workflow is an arrangement of tasks to be performed. The arrangement may include tasks performed in serial order, in parallel with each other or in combinations of serial and parallel. To enforce a particular workflow, the present invention provides an environment that constrains work to progress according to the workflow. An administrator, such as a “webmaster,” develops a workflow file that dictates how the efforts of users (or “contributors”) should progress. Accordingly, the webmaster has increased control over the processes by which the website is developed and updated. As a result, website development proceeds efficiently even where many persons are involved in the effort.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for dynamically organizing and tracking website content during its deployment. Organizing and tracking may be done internally to a website development system during development and externally to outside destinations such as production servers that provide access to websites via the Internet or intranet. The method of internal deployment includes the process of deploying data among workstations, storage areas, such as a backing store, staging areas, editing areas and other internal areas during the development of website content. According to the invention, a tracking system is able to track such changes as the content is being created, including information regarding their source and history. The method of external deployment includes different schemes for deploying the finished website content to one or more destinations, such as production servers, including a method for tracking the external deployments as to what content is sent, to where and by whom.

Abstract: An inventory control system includes an inventory control probe, inventory control module, a docking station, a collar clip, and an inventory control collar used on a storage container. The inventory control collar includes a first conductive ring exposed on the top of the collar electrically connected to a memory and a second conductive ring exposed on the top of the collar and electrically connected to the memory. The inventory control probe includes a probe tip and a first pair of contact pins disposed on the probe tip at a predetermined distance apart such that the contacts concurrently contact the conductive rings of the inventory control collar. A probe body housing is connected at a first end to the probe tip, and a pair of data transfer terminal contacts are disposed on a bottom portion of the probe body housing. A handle is connected at a second end to the probe body housing.

Abstract: A polymeric inventory control collar locking ring for securing an inventory control collar around the cylindrical neck of a storage container comprising a circular disc with a central opening sized to fit around the neck of the storage container and a plurality of inwardly disposed flexible tabs spaced equally around the perimeter of the central opening. The tabs are formed integrally with the disc and extend radially inward into the central opening, having a distance of projection sufficient to engage the neck of said storage container.