Abstract: A system for monitoring a tank having an anode electrically coupled to the tank via an anode wire can include a controller, a user interface in electronic communication with the controller, and an anode sensor wire electrically coupled to the anode wire and coupled in communication with the controller. The controller can measure a current flowing through the anode wire, predict when the anode will no longer provide sufficient galvanic protection to the tank, and provide an indication of when the anode will no longer provide sufficient galvanic protection to the tank, such as via the user interface.

Abstract: An IC device test probe has one or more clusters of a plurality of tapered probe tips that taper upon a taper plane that is orthogonal to a seating direction or force vector of the IC device test probe toward the IC device. Each of the plurality of tapered probe tips is seated against one contact of the IC device. In this manner, the IC device test probe is seated against multiple contacts and may therefore apply test signal(s) to these contacts serially, simultaneously, or the like. The IC device test probe allows the seating to small pitch IC devices and associated testing thereof. This allows for electrical characterization of the IC device by the same test signal(s) through the IC device test probe and ultimately through multiple contacts. The forces associated with seating the IC device test probe against the IC device contacts is effectively spread across multiple contacts.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include a wafer test device with a conformal laminate and rigid probes extending from the laminate to form an electrical connection with a microcircuit under test. The wafer test device also includes a spring plate on a side of the laminate that is opposite a side from which the rigid probes extend. The spring plate includes a conformal inner frame and a rigid outer frame. The laminate is attached to the inner frame of the spring plate.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include a wafer test device with a conformal laminate and rigid probes extending from the laminate to form an electrical connection with a microcircuit under test. The wafer test device also includes a spring plate on a side of the laminate that is opposite a side from which the rigid probes extend. The spring plate includes a conformal inner frame and a rigid outer frame. The laminate is attached to the inner frame of the spring plate.

Abstract: A wafer test device includes a test interconnect to interface with a microcircuit of the wafer at a first side and an interposer to interface with the test interconnect at a second side of the test interconnect, opposite the first side. The interposer connects the test interconnect, via a printed circuit board (PCB), to a test apparatus that determines and controls test patterns that are applied to the microcircuit via the test interconnect. A support structure supports the test interconnect and the interposer. The support structure includes an inner bearing to tilt the test interconnect to match a tilt of a surface of the microcircuit. An elastomer between the test interconnect and the interposer reduces deflection of the test interconnect during a process of connecting the test interconnect to the microcircuit.

Abstract: A wafer test device includes a test interconnect to interface with a microcircuit of the wafer at a first side and an interposer to interface with the test interconnect at a second side of the test interconnect, opposite the first side. The interposer connects the test interconnect, via a printed circuit board (PCB), to a test apparatus that determines and controls test patterns that are applied to the microcircuit via the test interconnect. A support structure supports the test interconnect and the interposer. The support structure includes an inner bearing to tilt the test interconnect to match a tilt of a surface of the microcircuit. An elastomer between the test interconnect and the interposer reduces deflection of the test interconnect during a process of connecting the test interconnect to the microcircuit.

Abstract: Techniques for data-capable band management in association with, for example, an autonomous advisory application and network communication data environment are described. In some examples, a method can detect a signal configured to initiate a synchronization function being transmitted from a wearable computing device to an application, as an example. In some cases, a method can include performing a synchronization function to, for example, transfer data from the wearable computing device to the application. Further, a method can include causing presentation to an interface on a computing device to display information associated with a wearable computing device, as determined by the data transferred to the application, for example, after a synchronization function is performed and/or a type of motion is synchronized.

Abstract: Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described, including receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device, receiving a parameter used to determine when a synchronization between the wearable computing device and a device in data communication with the wearable computing device is to be performed, processing the input to determine if the parameter is satisfied, performing the synchronization between the wearable computing device and the device if the parameter is satisfied, and presenting an interface on the device, the interface being configured to display information associated with the synchronization.

Abstract: Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described, including receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device, processing the input to generate a control signal, the control signal being configured to initiate execution of one or more operations of a device in data communication with the wearable computing device, and initiating a data communication protocol, the data communication protocol being configured to transmit the control signal from the wearable computing device to the device.

Abstract: Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described. In some examples, a first wearable device may transmit to a second wearable device a signal configured to initiate detection of a second sensory input to determine whether the second sensory input is equal to or greater than a threshold for an activity. A first sensory input is received from one or more sensors coupled to the first wearable device and compared to the threshold. A first parameter associated with the first sensory input, the first sensory input being equal to or greater than the threshold, is evaluated. A second parameter associated with the second sensory input, the second sensory input being equal to or greater than the threshold, is received from the second wearable device. The first parameter and the second parameter are displayed on a user interface.

Abstract: Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described, including storing in memory a first operational mode and a second operational mode, the first operational mode being associated with a parameter and being configured to operate on an input received from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device using a rule, setting the second operational mode, receiving data at the wearable computing device, the data comprising the input received from the one or more sensors while in the second operational mode, generating a signal indicating whether the data matches the parameter of the first operational mode substantially within a tolerance, classifying the input as received in the first operational mode if the signal indicates the data matches the parameter substantially within the tolerance, and performing an operation on the input using the rule of the first operational mode.

Abstract: Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described, including setting a goal, the goal comprising a threshold for an activity, receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device over a time period, processing the input to generate a signal indicating whether the goal is achieved over the time period, generating a control signal, the control signal configured to initiate execution of an operation if the signal indicates the goal is achieved over the time period, and displaying on a user interface in data communication with the wearable computing device a log indicating the activity associated with the input received over the time period.

Abstract: Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described, including receiving a first input and a second input from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device, processing the first input to determine a pattern, processing the second input to determine an environmental condition, referencing the pattern against a pattern library, the pattern library indicating a threshold for the environmental condition, generating a signal indicating whether the environmental condition exceeds the threshold, and generating a control signal, the control signal configured to initiate execution of an operation if the signal indicates the environmental condition exceeds the threshold.

Abstract: The invention provides adhesive and sealant compositions prepared from urethane prepolymers. The urethane prepolymers are obtained by reacting the novel urethane diols, polyester polyols and polyether polyols with an excess of diisocyanate. The urethane diols are prepared by reacting excess low molecular weight diols and diisocyanates. The invention is particularly useful in end use applications such as panel lamination.

Abstract: A polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition comprising an isocyanate, one or more polyols, one or more bituminous materials and optionally one or more thermoplastic materials. Another embodiment is directed to a method for bonding materials together which comprises applying the reactive hot melt adhesive composition in a liquid form to a first substrate, bringing a second substrate in contact with the composition applied to the first substrate, and subjecting the applied composition to conditions which will allow the composition to cool and cure to an irreversible solid form, said conditions comprising moisture. Still another aspect is directed to an article of manufacture comprising the adhesive.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions and methods of making same having improved coefficient of friction and blocking properties. The polymeric compositions include a linear low density polyethylene with additives such as a fluoroelastomer and an acid scavenger. The polymeric compositions may further comprise other additives such as antiblock agents, slip agents, stabilization additives, or combinations thereof. The methods include adding additives such as a fluoroelastomer and an acid scavenger to a polymer resin and forming end use articles such as film from the polymeric compositions.

Abstract: A polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition comprising an isocyanate, one or more polyols, one or more bituminous materials and optionally one or more thermoplastic materials. Another embodiment is directed to a method for bonding materials together which comprises applying the reactive hot melt adhesive composition in a liquid form to a first substrate, bringing a second substrate in contact with the composition applied to the first substrate, and subjecting the applied composition to conditions which will allow the composition to cool and cure to an irreversible solid form, said conditions comprising moisture. Still another aspect is directed to an article of manufacture comprising the adhesive.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions and methods of making same having improved coefficient of friction and blocking properties. The polymeric compositions include a linear low density polyethylene with additives such as a fluoroelastomer and an acid scavenger. The polymeric compositions may further comprise other additives such as antiblock agents, slip agents, stabilization additives, or combinations thereof The methods include adding additives such as a fluoroelastomer and an acid scavenger to a polymer resin and forming end use articles such as film from the polymeric compositions.

Abstract: A self supporting film having one or more layers wherein at least one layer has a percent haze of less than 17.8 and the polymer of that layer consists essentially of a polyethylene having a density of at least 0.925 grams per cc, a molecular weight distribution of no more than 4, optionally containing a fluoroelastomer, and methods for making such film are disclosed.

Abstract: A high clarity film containing three layers wherein the polymer of each outer layer is the same or different polyethylene selected from polyethylenes having a density of at least 0.925 g/cc, and a molecular weight distribution of less than 4, and being further characterized by being substantially free of branches having 6 or more carbon atoms, polyethylenes of the outer layers optionally containing a fluoroelastomer.