Abstract: A tethered imaging camera encapsulated in a shell lens element of such camera enables viewing from inside and imaging of a biological organ in/from a variety of directions. A portion of camera's optical system together with light source(s) and optical detector mutually cooperated by housing structure inside the shell are moveable/re-orientable within the shell to vary a desired view of the object space without interruption of imaging process. A tether carries electrical but not optical signals to and from the camera and controllable traction cords to move the camera, and a hand-control unit and/or electronic circuitry configured to operate the camera and power its movements. Method(s) of using optical, optoelectronic, and optoelectromechanical sub-systems of the camera.

Abstract: A planar transformer including first and second parts of a core with least one of the first and second parts having a center post that resides in an aperture of a PWB. The PWB includes primary windings and secondary windings that surround the center post, are magnetically coupled by the core, and are electrically independent. Separating an uppermost winding from the first part of the core is a first prepreg structure and separating a lowermost winding from the second part of the core is a second prepreg structure. There being no windings disposed between the first and second prepreg structures and the core. This planar transformer structure inhibits the windings from electrically shorting through the core when the planar transformer is subjected to shock or vibration. One variant includes the use of pre-form adhesives sheets located between the solder mask layers of the PWB and the core that further inhibit the windings from shorting through the core.

Abstract: A tethered imaging camera encapsulated in a shell lens element of such camera enables viewing from inside and imaging of a biological organ in/from a variety of directions. A portion of camera's optical system together with light source(s) and optical detector mutually cooperated by housing structure inside the shell are moveable/re-orientable within the shell to vary a desired view of the object space without interruption of imaging process. A tether carries electrical but not optical signals to and from the camera and controllable traction cords to move the camera, and a hand-control unit and/or electronic circuitry configured to operate the camera and power its movements. Method(s) of using optical, optoelectronic, and optoelectromechanical sub-systems of the camera.

Abstract: A mobile advertisement system that allows individuals to selectively display an advertisement on their vehicle at their option, which system allows the individual a measure of control over which advertisement is displayed on their vehicle, when the advertisement is displayed on their vehicle, and for how long the advertisement is displayed on their vehicle, and which system permits the advertiser to assess and verify that a particular advertisement is displayed on the individual's vehicle, and where (geographically) and for how long the advertisement has been displayed on the individual's vehicle.

Abstract: A transducer assembly for transmitting broadband sonar beams and receiving broadband sonar returned echoes with a low-cost transducer element mounted into a low-cost acoustic structure. By using a transducer element which is sufficiently thin, broadband can be achieved at a significant cost savings over existing methods and devices. Since the transducer element is sufficiently thin, a large portion of the signal energy is coupled transversely into the acoustic structure, resulting in a heavy acoustic load on the transducer element which in turn results in broadband operation. Broadband operation may be enhanced by at least partially enclosing the sufficiently thin transducer element within an aperture and/or a cap.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing a saline solution for nasal rinsing includes using a container having a bottom for resting on a surface and a top defining an opening. A pump having a pump housing is disposed within the container and is coupled to the opening of the container. A pump handle is coupled to a pump shaft, which is in turn coupled to the pump housing. The pump handle is coupled to a plunger disposed within the pump housing. An elongate flexible tube is coupled at a first end to the pump handle. A nozzle configured for mating with a nostril of a user is coupled to a second end of the flexible tubing. Pumping the handle causes the saline solution to flow through the nozzle under controlled pressure into a nasal passage of a user.

Abstract: A transducer assembly for transmitting broadband sonar beams and receiving broadband sonar returned echoes with a low-cost transducer element mounted into a low-cost acoustic structure. By using a transducer element which is sufficiently thin, broadband can be achieved at a significant cost savings over existing methods and devices. Since the transducer element is sufficiently thin, a large portion of the signal energy is coupled transversely into the acoustic structure, resulting in a heavy acoustic load on the transducer element which in turn results in broadband operation. Broadband operation may be enhanced by at least partially enclosing the sufficiently thin transducer element within an aperture and/or a cap.

Abstract: A transducer assembly for transmitting broadband sonar beams and receiving broadband sonar returned echoes with a low-cost transducer element mounted into a low-cost acoustic structure. By using a transducer element which is sufficiently thin, broadband can be achieved at a significant cost savings over existing methods and devices. Since the transducer element is sufficiently thin, a large portion of the signal energy is coupled transversely into the acoustic structure, resulting in a heavy acoustic load on the transducer element which in turn results in broadband operation. Broadband operation may be enhanced by at least partially enclosing the sufficiently thin transducer element within an aperture and/or a cap.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing a saline solution for nasal rinsing includes using a container having a bottom for resting on a surface and a top defining an opening. A pump having a pump housing is disposed within the container and is coupled to the opening of the container. A pump handle is coupled to a pump shaft, which is in turn coupled to the pump housing. The pump handle is coupled to a plunger disposed within the pump housing. An elongate flexible tube is coupled at a first end to the pump handle. A nozzle configured for mating with a nostril of a user is coupled to a second end of the flexible tubing. Pumping the handle causes the saline solution to flow through the nozzle under controlled pressure into a nasal passage of a user.

Abstract: A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising a base and a mast assembly coupled to the base. The mast assembly comprises a weldment having a pulley assembly coupled to the weldment. The pulley assembly includes a pulley element over which one or more elongated members extend, a shaft capable of being secured to the weldment prior to the pulley element being mounted to the shaft, and a retainer element for securing the pulley element to the shaft.

Abstract: A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising a base, a movable carriage assembly, and a ram/cylinder assembly coupled to the carriage assembly to effect movement of the carriage assembly. The ram/cylinder assembly comprises a cylinder having an opening in a side wall for receiving a fluid, a ram disposed in the cylinder and coupling structure connected to the cylinder side wall including a bore communicating with the cylinder side wall opening. Further provided is a fluid supply system including a fluid hose connected to the coupling structure for supplying pressurized fluid to the coupling structure to effect movement of the ram in the cylinder such that movement of the ram causes movement of the carriage assembly.