Abstract: A device for the collection of X-rays includes at least one multi-reflection reflector cone. The multi-reflection reflector cone has a focal axis. A first portion of the multi-reflection reflector cone is oriented at a first angle to the focal axis, and a second portion of the multi-reflection reflector cone is oriented at a second angle to the focal axis.

Abstract: A forming body of a glass forming apparatus may include a first conduit comprising a first conduit wall and at least one slot in the first conduit wall, and a second conduit disposed above and vertically aligned with the first conduit, the second conduit comprising a second conduit wall and a slot extending through the second conduit wall. The forming body may include a first vertical wall and a second vertical wall extending between an outer surface of the second conduit wall and an outer surface of the first conduit wall at a first side and a second side, respectively, of the forming body. The forming body may include a first forming surface and a second forming surface extending from an outer surface of the first conduit wall and converging at a root of the forming body. Methods of forming a continuous laminate glass ribbon are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device that can be attached to most 3D printers to allow various materials and filaments to be used in a controlled manner. This device allows enhanced control while using flexible materials and filaments by using a belt, a compression wheel comprising a groove for said filament and comprising teeth for traction of said filament. The movement of the belt is controlled by a stepper motor connected to a knurl gear which drives the system.

Abstract: A temperature regulation system for regulating the temperature of a body includes at least one temperature sensor adapted to generate a temperature measurement that relates to a temperature of a given portion of a body, at least one flexible support to be directly or indirectly positioned against or in proximity of a given portion of the body, at least one temperature adjustment element adapted to provide heat and/or cold to a given portion of the body, arranged on or in the flexible support, a memory unit adapted to store at least one temperature related threshold value, a logical unit in wire or wireless communication with the memory unit and adapted to perform logical processing, a controlling unit in wire or wireless communication with the logical unit, with the temperature sensor and with the temperature adjustment element.

Abstract: A device for the collection of X-rays includes at least one multi-reflection reflector cone. The multi-reflection reflector cone has a focal axis. A first portion of the multi-reflection reflector cone is oriented at a first angle to the focal axis, and a second portion of the multi-reflection reflector cone is oriented at a second angle to the focal axis.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a system for collecting information from a sample includes a sample stage and one or more signal detectors. The sample stage includes a heating element, and the heating element is capable of heating at least a portion of the sample stage to at least 100 Celsius. The one or more signal detectors has a detection material with a silicon nitride window positioned between the detection material and the sample stage.

Abstract: A system for collecting information from a sample, the system includes an X-ray detector configured to mount to an electron microscope, the X-ray detector including a detection tip with a detection material positioned in the detection tip. The detection material includes a compound semiconductor material.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a system for collecting information from a sample includes a sample stage and one or more signal detectors. The sample stage includes a heating element, and the heating element is capable of heating at least a portion of the sample stage to at least 100 Celsius. The one or more signal detectors has a detection material with a silicon nitride window positioned between the detection material and the sample stage.

Abstract: Provided herein is a rotary steam motor comprising an inlet assembly, a rotor assembly, and an exhaust assembly. The inlet assembly includes an inlet port and an inlet housing, the inlet port being configured to allow steam to enter the inlet housing. The rotor assembly includes a rotor having a plurality of vane slots, a support shaft, and a plurality of vanes, wherein the support shaft is configured to rotate with the rotor, and each vane is configured to slidably engage within a respective vane slot. The exhaust assembly includes an exhaust port and an exhaust housing, the exhaust port being configured to allow steam to exit the exhaust housing. The rotary steam engine further comprises a variable duration throttle assembly, wherein the variable duration throttle assembly is configured to regulate the flow of steam into the rotor assembly from the inlet assembly.

Abstract: A system for collecting information from a sample, the system includes an X-ray detector configured to mount to an electron microscope, the X-ray detector including a detection tip with a detection material positioned in the detection tip. The detection material includes a compound semiconductor material.

Abstract: A temperature regulation system for regulating the temperature of a body includes at least one temperature sensor adapted to generate a temperature measurement that relates to a temperature of a given portion of a body, at least one flexible support to be directly or indirectly positioned against or in proximity of a given portion of the body, at least one temperature adjustment element adapted to provide heat and/or cold to a given portion of the body, arranged on or in the flexible support, a memory unit adapted to store at least one temperature related threshold value, a logical unit in wire or wireless communication with the memory unit and adapted to perform logical processing, a controlling unit in wire or wireless communication with the logical unit, with the temperature sensor and with the temperature adjustment element.

Abstract: A diffraction pattern is averaged with adjacent diffraction patterns to increase a signal to noise ratio thereof and improve indexing accuracy. The pixels of a diffraction pattern image are averaged with a correlated pixel from one or more adjacent diffraction patterns. Noise artifacts are reduced in intensity, while signals present in each of the patterns reinforce one another to produce an averaged diffraction pattern which is then indexed.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate to an apparatus and a method for temperature regulation system that can be worn by a user. One of the embodiments includes an article of clothing having the functionality to regulate the skin temperature of a portion on a user's body.

Abstract: A cable clamping unit for clamping an electrical cable including first and second mating units for clamping around the cable, each of the mating units including a soft sleeve for engaging the cable, the sleeves being at least semi permanently attached to a corresponding mating unit. A cable clamp includes a busbar securing portion for securing the cable clamp to a busbar, a first mating unit including a first cable locating formation, at least two securing nuts, each including a threaded portion for engaging a respective attachment bolts and also engaging at least two respective securing bolts, and a second mating unit including a second cable locating formation and adapted to engage the first mating unit thereby to securely clamp an electrical cable located between respective first and second locating formations of the first and second mating units.

Abstract: A metallization paste or ink for making electrical contacts on solar cells has reduced diffusion in a silicon wafer. The paste or ink is configured for printing on a crystalline silicon substrate of a solar cell, wherein the paste comprises silicon particles, aluminum particles, and a paste vehicle. Alternatively, the paste comprises aluminum-silicon alloy particles.

Abstract: A diffraction pattern is averaged with adjacent diffraction patterns to increase a signal to noise ratio thereof and improve indexing accuracy. The pixels of a diffraction pattern image are averaged with a correlated pixel from one or more adjacent diffraction patterns. Noise artifacts are reduced in intensity, while signals present in each of the patterns reinforce one another to produce an averaged diffraction pattern which is then indexed.

Abstract: A metallization paste or ink for making electrical contacts on solar cells has reduced diffusion in a silicon wafer. The paste or ink is configured for printing on a crystalline silicon substrate of a solar cell, wherein the paste comprises silicon particles, aluminum particles, and a paste vehicle. Alternatively, the paste comprises aluminum-silicon alloy particles.

Abstract: The present inventions are related to systems and methods for determining characteristics of a material. The characteristics may include, but are not limited to, crystallographic texture.

Abstract: A cable clamping unit for clamping an electrical cable including first and second mating units for clamping around the cable, each of the mating units including a soft sleeve for engaging the cable, the sleeves being at least semi permanently attached to a corresponding mating unit. A cable clamp includes a busbar securing portion for securing the cable clamp to a busbar, a first mating unit including a first cable locating formation, at least two securing nuts, each including a threaded portion for engaging a respective attachment bolts and also engaging at least two respective securing bolts, and a second mating unit including a second cable locating formation and adapted to engage the first mating unit thereby to securely clamp an electrical cable located between respective first and second locating formations of the first and second mating units.

Abstract: An energy recovery ventilation system is described which allows for continuous fan speed control through pulse width modulation of direct current fans. The energy recovery ventilation described is capable of fine motor speed control without the disadvantages of high noise, low efficiency and a fixed number of speeds present in commonly-used speed-varying techniques used with alternating current (AC) fans. This may be accomplished through the use of direct current (DC) fans and pulse width modulation. A controller is used to optimize the ventilation and energy efficiency of the system through the use of several temperature sensors. The energy recovery ventilation also provides a control process for self-optimization of the energy recovery ventilation, in case the supply and exhaust airflows are unequal. An unbalance may be detected by calculating the thermal efficiencies of the exhaust and supply airflows.