Abstract: An axial flux electric motor is disclosed. The motor includes a rotor having a first rotor face, a second rotor face, a primary bearing locator on the first rotor face and one or more permanent magnets mounted to the first rotor face. Also included is a stator having a first stator face, a second stator face, a secondary bearing locator on the first stator face, a stator winding having one or more conductors and a connector for connection of the stator winding to a power source. A bearing assembly is also provided and positioned between the first face of the rotor and the first face of the stator for rotationally supporting movement of the rotor relative to the stator, the bearing assembly axially displacing the rotor from the stator to provide an air gap therebetween. The bearing assembly is engaged by the primary and secondary bearing locators to correctly position the bearing assembly.

Abstract: An electric machine comprising a permanent magnet rotor assembly is provided. The electric machine comprises a permanent magnet rotor assembly comprising a plurality of permanent magnets coupled to a rotor disk and a plurality of magnet shims coupled to the plurality of permanent magnets opposite the rotor disk. Each magnet shim of the plurality of magnet shims has a substantially complementary shape as a respective permanent magnet of the plurality of permanent magnets. The electric machine further comprises a stator core comprising a plurality of stator teeth that define a plurality of slots therebetween. At least one of the plurality of magnet shims is configured to direct magnetic flux from at least one of the plurality of permanent magnets to at least one stator tooth of the plurality of stator teeth.

Abstract: A wall assembly includes a wall that extends axially along a centerline, and circumferentially at least partially around the centerline. The wall assembly also includes a plurality of mounting brackets arranged circumferentially around the centerline, and a plurality of wall brackets. Each of the mounting brackets includes a groove that extends axially into the respective mounting bracket. Each of the wall brackets includes a tongue and a base. The tongue extends axially from the base into the groove of a respective one of the mounting brackets. The base is connected to the wall.

Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in the method of controlling bio-decontamination cycles used for the bio-decontamination of enclosed spaces, such as pharmaceutical clean rooms, isolators and hospital wards. The bio-decontamination cycle comprises a number of phases including at least one gassing phase, during which sterilant vapour is generated and circulated within the enclosed space. The method is characterised by the steps of continuously measuring the modified relative humidity of the air in the enclosed space, the modified relative humidity being the ratio of water and sterilant vapour: capacity of water and sterilant vapour in the air, and using the measured modified relative humidity to control the steps of the process.

Abstract: A blower assembly having a blower housing, an impeller fan within the blower housing, the impeller fan being adapted for rotation about an axis and having a plurality of impeller blades and having an axial length, a motor having a stator and a rotor, the motor having an axial length, the rotor being configured to rotate relative to the stator for rotation about the axis, the rotor and the impeller fan being coupled so that the impeller fan rotates with the rotor about the axis, wherein a ratio of the axial length of the motor to the axial length of the impeller fan is less than 0.3, and a motor support bracket operatively securing the stator to one of the first and second side walls of the blower housing.

Abstract: An axial flux electric motor is disclosed. The motor includes a rotor having a first rotor face, a second rotor face, a primary bearing locator on the first rotor face and one or more permanent magnets mounted to the first rotor face. Also included is a stator having a first stator face, a second stator face, a secondary bearing locator on the first stator face, a stator winding having one or more conductors and a connector for connection of the stator winding to a power source. A bearing assembly is also provided and positioned between the first face of the rotor and the first face of the stator for rotationally supporting movement of the rotor relative to the stator, the bearing assembly axially displacing the rotor from the stator to provide an air gap therebetween. The bearing assembly is engaged by the primary and secondary bearing locators to correctly position the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A fairing assembly includes an outer wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a saddle. The first side wall and the second side wall extend from opposing sides of the outer wall. Together the first side wall, the second side wall, and the outer wall form a cavity within the fairing assembly. The saddle is positioned within the cavity and extends between the first side wall and the second side wall. The saddle has a first rib adapted to connect to the first side wall and a second rib adapted to connect to the second side wall. The first rib and the second rib connect together at a central hub.

Abstract: A blower comprises a blower housing, a fan, a motor and a support member. The blower housing has an air outlet opening. The fan is within the blower housing, the fan is adapted for rotation about a fan axis. The motor has a stator and a rotor. The rotor is rotatably coupled to the stator for rotation about the fan axis. The rotor and fan are coupled such that the fan rotates with the rotor. The support member is connected between the stator of the motor and the blower housing and extends generally radially from the fan axis. The support member supports both the motor and the fan.

Abstract: An axial flux electric motor is disclosed. The motor includes a rotor having a first rotor face, a second rotor face, a primary bearing locator on the first rotor face and one or more permanent magnets mounted to the first rotor face. Also included is a stator having a first stator face, a second stator face, a secondary bearing locator on the first stator face, a stator winding having one or more conductors and a connector for connection of the stator winding to a power source. A bearing assembly is also provided and positioned between the first face of the rotor and the first face of the stator for rotationally supporting movement of the rotor relative to the stator, the bearing assembly axially displacing the rotor from the stator to provide an air gap therebetween. The bearing assembly is engaged by the primary and secondary bearing locators to correctly position the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A drying system for drying a personal hydration system having a fill opening and a supply tube includes a dryer assembly providing a flow of forced air to be introduced into the fill opening of the personal hydration device. The dryer assembly includes seal-forming structure engageable with the fill opening to form a seal between the dryer assembly and the fill opening to enhance the pressurization and inflation of the personal hydration system. The dryer assembly also includes a channel defining a relief valve for permitting exhaust of air flow from the fill opening upon pressurization and inflation of the personal hydration system. The dryer assembly further includes a resilient cam arm for enabling the dryer assembly to sealingly fit variously sized fill openings.

Abstract: Compressive imaging apparatus employing multiple modulators in various optical schemes to generate the modulation patterns before the signal is recorded at a detector. The compressive imaging apparatus is equally valid when applying compressive imaging to structured light embodiments where the placement is shifted from the acquisition path between the subject and the detector into the illumination path between the source and the subject to be imaged.

Abstract: A drying system for drying a personal hydration system having a fill opening and a supply tube includes a dryer assembly providing a flow of forced air to be introduced into the fill opening of the personal hydration device. The dryer assembly includes seal-forming structure engageable with the fill opening to form a seal between the dryer assembly and the fill opening to enhance the pressurization and inflation of the personal hydration system. The dryer assembly also includes a channel defining a relief valve for permitting exhaust of air flow from the fill opening upon pressurization and inflation of the personal hydration system. The dryer assembly further includes a resilient cam arm for enabling the dryer assembly to sealingly fit variously sized fill openings.

Abstract: An apparatus that can secure an electronic device into a vehicle recess is described. The apparatus provides a vehicle-specific integrated docking station for a digital media player, e.g. Apple's iPod. The docking station contains a connecting assembly to interface the digital media player to a digital media interface than in turn is connected to a vehicle audio system. The vehicle recess may be an ashtray recess, a change-tray recess, a cup-holder recess or other appropriate recess. The vehicles may be automobiles, trucks, boats or aircraft.

Abstract: Liner conversion apparatus adapted to convert a flexible liner (2), including a layer of composite material (3), into a structural member within a duct (1) comprising a front portion (6) adapted to be inserted in the liner (2), a central portion (7) having heating means (8) on one side of the layer of composite material (3), and a rear portion (10) having consolidation means (11) for forcing the heated composite material (3) towards the duct (1), the central portion (7) adapted to force hot gas from the heating means (8) through the layer of composite material (3) to heat it, and provide an air gap (14) on the opposite side of the layer (3), and to have a further heating means (43), which substantially surrounds the heating means (8) and is on an opposite side of the composite layer (3). The further heating means (43) aids the distribution of heat through the layer (3), so that the side of the layer (3) remote from the heating means (8) is heated sufficiently.

Abstract: A new and distinct Bracteantha plant named Antique Shades, characterized by its pale purple flowers, upright growth habit, and medium green leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct Bracteantha plant named ‘Antique Shades’, characterized by its pale purple flowers, upright growth habit, and medium green leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct Bracteantha plant named ‘Copper’, characterized by its yellow-orange colored involucral bracts, yellow disc florets, upright mounded growth habit, and dark green leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct Bracteantha plant named ‘Rose Pink’, characterized by its upright mounded growth habit, dark pink involucral bracts and yellow disc florets and dark green leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct Bracteantha plant named ‘Yellow’, characterized by its yellow involucral bracts, yellow disc florets, upright mounded growth habit, and dark green leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct Bracteantha plant named Cream, characterized by its cream colored flowers, upright mounded habit, and medium green leaves.