Abstract: Aspects of coaxial to microstrip transitional housings are described. In one example, a transitional housing includes a channel comprising sidewalls formed into the housing, and an opening formed at an end of the channel. The transitional housing also includes a plug that is fitted into the opening at an end of the channel. The plug has a flat surface positioned at the end of the channel, extending between the sidewalls of the channel, and an undercut below the flat surface. The transitional housing also includes a coaxial conductor aperture that extends from outside the housing, into the housing, into the plug, through the flat surface and undercut of the plug, and into the channel. Use of the plug offers a manufacturing solution for the mechanical and electrical transition between a coaxial feedthrough to a PCB microstrip secured within the housing. The solution helps to eliminate unwanted mismatches of the transition.

Abstract: A seal for use with a container for storing and dispensing consumer products is described. The seal includes a cover layer having pre-formed lines of separation defining one or more releasable portions, an adhesive layer on the cover layer, and one or more patches on the adhesive layer. Each patch is associated with a respective one of the releasable portions 6 and consists of a hot melt polymer. The hot melt polymer can be applied to the adhesive layer using a suitable coating or spraying process.

Abstract: A multi-layer product as a seal includes a cover layer having an adhesive layer and a backing layer with a release layer. The cover layer has a first part including one or more releasable portions, each having an associated patch. The backing layer has a pre-formed line of separation that extends across the seal from the first edge to the second edge and separates the backing layer into a first part and a second part. The second part of the backing layer includes at least one removable portion at an edge thereof. Each removable portion is defined by one or more pre-formed lines of separation. The cover layer has a second part including at least one flap portion each of which is substantially coincident with a respective one of the removable portions and defined by one or more pre-formed lines of separation in the second part of the cover layer.

Abstract: A method of making a multi-layer product or seal is described. An adhesive layer is applied to a surface of a first layer. A patch material is applied to a surface of the adhesive layer, using a coating or spraying process, to define one or more patches. At least the first layer is cut to define pre-formed lines of separation defining one or more first portions. Each first portion is associated with a respective one of the one or more patches.

Abstract: A cover sheet to be secured to the tray of a container is described. The cover sheet includes a first layer and a second layer. An adhesive layer is provided between the first and second layers. The first layer has a first cut line that extends across a corner of the cover sheet between a first edge and a second edge to define a tab portion of the first layer. The second layer has a second cut line that extends from the first edge to the second edge or a third edge to define a removable strip of the second layer. Removing the removable strip and the adhered tab portion exposes the adhesive layer on a securing portion of the first layer that can be used to secure the cover sheet to the tray.

Abstract: A multi-layer product as a seal includes a cover layer having an adhesive layer and a backing layer with a release layer. The cover layer has a first part including one or more releasable portions, each having an associated patch. The backing layer has a pre-formed line of separation that extends across the seal from the first edge to the second edge and separates the backing layer into a first part and a second part. The second part of the backing layer includes at least one removable portion at an edge thereof. Each removable portion is defined by one or more pre-formed lines of separation. The cover layer has a second part including at least one flap portion each of which is substantially coincident with a respective one of the removable portions and defined by one or more pre-formed lines of separation in the second part of the cover layer.

Abstract: Aspects of coaxial to microstrip transitional housings are described. In one example, a transitional housing includes a channel comprising sidewalls formed into the housing, and an opening formed at an end of the channel. The transitional housing also includes a plug that is fitted into the opening at an end of the channel. The plug has a flat surface positioned at the end of the channel, extending between the sidewalls of the channel, and an undercut below the flat surface. The transitional housing also includes a coaxial conductor aperture that extends from outside the housing, into the housing, into the plug, through the flat surface and undercut of the plug, and into the channel. Use of the plug offers a manufacturing solution for the mechanical and electrical transition between a coaxial feedthrough to a PCB microstrip secured within the housing. The solution helps to eliminate unwanted mismatches of the transition.

Abstract: A cover sheet to be secured to the tray of a container is described. The cover sheet includes a first layer and a second layer. An adhesive layer is provided between the first and second layers. The first layer has a first cut line that extends across a corner of the cover sheet between a first edge and a second edge to define a tab portion of the first layer. The second layer has a second cut line that extends from the first edge to the second edge or a third edge to define a removable strip of the second layer. Removing the removable strip and the adhered tab portion exposes the adhesive layer on a securing portion of the first layer that can be used to secure the cover sheet to the tray.

Abstract: A seal that forms part of a container for storing and dispensing consumer products is provided. The container can be used for the packaging of pills, tablets or capsules, or as a multi-cavity container for organizing and storing mixed medication for subsequent dispensation according to a predefined dosage regimen. The seal includes a cover film and a barrier film. The cover film has pre-formed lines of separation defining a removable portion per cavity. The barrier film is secured to the cover film by a layer of peelable adhesive and has pre-formed lines of separation defining the periphery of a barrier patch per removable portion. The cover film includes a tamper-indicating line of separation close to an edge of the cover film that is designed to tear if an attempt is made to peel the cover film away from the tray to expose one or more of the cavities.

Abstract: A seal for use with a container for storing and dispensing consumer products is described. The seal includes a cover layer having pre-formed lines of separation defining one or more releasable portions, an adhesive layer on the cover layer, and one or more patches on the adhesive layer. Each patch is associated with a respective one of the releasable portions 6 and consists of a hot melt polymer. The hot melt polymer can be applied to the adhesive layer using a suitable coating or spraying process.

Abstract: A container for storing consumer products is described. The container includes a tray having a generally planar top surface into which has been formed one or more discrete cavities. A seal includes a cover film secured to the top surface of the tray to seal the one or more cavities. The cover film has pre-formed lines of separation defining a releasable portion per cavity, and a barrier patch per releasable portion secured to the cover film. Each releasable portion is attached to the remainder of the cover film by a bridge region defined by a gap in the associated pre-formed line of separation. Each barrier patch includes a main portion that is shaped and sized so that in use it overlies an associated cavity, and a securing portion that projects outwardly from the main portion and which is substantially aligned with the bridge region of the associated releasable portion.

Abstract: An apparatus is specifically adapted for use with a dispensing container having a tray with one or more discrete cavities for receiving medication, and a seal. The tray includes a machine-readable marker that encodes a unique identifier for the tray and the seal includes a pre-defined area for thermal printing. The apparatus includes a reader adapted to read the marker on the tray and to obtain, from the marker, the unique identifier for the tray. The apparatus also includes a controller adapted to receive patient-specific information and to associate the patient-specific information with the unique identifier for the tray, and a medication dispenser for automatically filling one or more cavities of the tray with medication with reference to the patient-specific information. A sealing unit is adapted to automatically apply the seal to the tray. The thermally printed human-readable information is directly derived from at least some of the patient-specific information.

Abstract: A seal that forms part of a container for storing and dispensing consumer products is provided. The container can be used for the packaging of pills, tablets or capsules, or as a multi-cavity container for organizing and storing mixed medication for subsequent dispensation according to a predefined dosage regimen. The seal includes a cover film and a barrier film. The cover film has pre-formed lines of separation defining a removable portion per cavity. The barrier film is secured to the cover film by a layer of peelable adhesive and has pre-formed lines of separation defining the periphery of a barrier patch per removable portion. The cover film includes a tamper-indicating line of separation close to an edge of the cover film that is designed to tear if an attempt is made to peel the cover film away from the tray to expose one or more of the cavities.

Abstract: A multi-layer product such as a seal for use with a container for storing and dispensing consumer products is described. The seal includes a first layer having pre-formed lines of separation defining one or more first portions and a second layer having pre-formed lines of separation defining one or more second portions. An adhesive layer is provided between the first and second layers. A release layer is provided between the second layer and the adhesive layer. At least part of each first portion is fixedly secured to a respective one of the one or more second portions at one or more securing locations, e.g., by ultrasonic welding or by an area of the release layer that is absent, modified or coated so that each second portion is directly adhered to the adhesive layer or by means of the interposing release layer.

Abstract: A container for storing consumer products is described. The container includes a tray having a generally planar top surface into which has been formed one or more discrete cavities. A seal includes a cover film secured to the top surface of the tray to seal the one or more cavities. The cover film has pre-formed lines of separation defining a releasable portion per cavity, and a barrier patch per releasable portion secured to the cover film. Each releasable portion is attached to the remainder of the cover film by a bridge region defined by a gap in the associated pre-formed line of separation. Each barrier patch includes a main portion that is shaped and sized so that in use it overlies an associated cavity, and a securing portion that projects outwardly from the main portion and which is substantially aligned with the bridge region of the associated releasable portion.

Abstract: A seal that forms part of a container for storing and dispensing consumer products is provided. The container can be used for the packaging of pills, tablets or capsules, or as a multi-cavity container for organizing and storing mixed medication for subsequent dispensation according to a predefined dosage regimen. The seal includes a cover film and a barrier film. The cover film has pre-formed lines of separation defining a removable portion per cavity. The barrier film is secured to the cover film by a layer of peelable adhesive and has pre-formed lines of separation defining the periphery of a barrier patch per removable portion. The cover film includes a tamper-indicating line of separation close to an edge of the cover film that is designed to tear if an attempt is made to peel the cover film away from the tray to expose one or more of the cavities.

Abstract: A system and method for placing an inductor on a circuit board. This method includes providing a circuit board, a pedestal, and an inductor, the pedestal has a top surface and a bottom surface and the circuit board has one or more electrical conductors, the inductor having a first inductor terminal and a second inductor terminal. Adhesive is placed on the circuit board and the bottom surface of the pedestal is placed on the adhesive located on the circuit board to secure the pedestal to the circuit board. Next, adhesive is placed on the top surface of the pedestal and the inductor is placed on the adhesive located on the top surface of the pedestal to secure the inductor to the pedestal. The inductor is electrically connected to the circuit board.

Abstract: A system and method for placing an inductor on a circuit board. This method includes providing a circuit board, a pedestal, and an inductor, the pedestal has a top surface and a bottom surface and the circuit board has one or more electrical conductors, the inductor having a first inductor terminal and a second inductor terminal. Adhesive is placed on the circuit board and the bottom surface of the pedestal is placed on the adhesive located on the circuit board to secure the pedestal to the circuit board. Next, adhesive is placed on the top surface of the pedestal and the inductor is placed on the adhesive located on the top surface of the pedestal to secure the inductor to the pedestal. The inductor is electrically connected to the circuit board.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser and a mold used for manufacturing the fluid dispenser are disclosed. A baffle inside the fluid dispenser extends from an area on the bottom of the fluid dispenser toward a first side wall and away from a second opposite side wall forming an acute angle with the bottom. A gap between the baffle and the first side wall allows fluids to move freely from one side of the baffle to the other permitting emptying most of the residual fluid through a dip tube disposed into the bottom corner with the second side wall. The mold contains two cavities each disposed within a block configured to close over a molten plastic parison. Each cavity comprises a blade configured in a way that closing the mold produces the baffle inside the container.

Abstract: An access control system for controlling access to a restricted area or space using proximity detection of a portable control unit has a manually operated switch (18) that operates in conjunction with the proximity detection. When a control unit is sensed within range of a detection means, the switch is enabled so that subsequent actuation facilitates entry to the area or space. The space may be the interior of a vehicle, and the access control is a door (20) with a handle (12), movement of which in a defined direction operates the switch (18) to allow the door (20) to be opened by the handle (12). The switch (18) can also be used to lock the door (12).