Abstract: A two-phase liquid cooling system includes an active venting system for regulating an amount of non-condensable gas within the cooling system. Various venting structures may be used to remove gases from the cooling system, some of which are designed to remove the non-condensable gases and avoid removing the vapor-phase coolant. A control system activates the venting system to achieve a desired pressure, which may be based on measured process conditions within the cooling system.

Abstract: An inkjet printhead is provided having at least one printhead module and drive electronics removably mounted to a support frame. The printhead module(s) has inkjet integrated circuits, a support member supporting and carrying ink for the inkjet integrated circuits and an electrical connector for connecting drive signals to the inkjet integrated circuits from the drive electronics so as to control ink ejection therefrom. The drive electronics is removable from the support frame independently of the printhead module.

Abstract: A system for interconnecting a printhead cartridge and a cradle unit for supporting the printhead cartridge, the system comprising: an interface at which the printhead cartridge is removably engageable with the cradle unit, the interface comprising connections for connecting the printhead cartridge with a power supply of the cradle unit; and a power storage circuit incorporated in the interface for storing at least some of the power being supplied to the printhead cartridge from the power supply.

Abstract: A printing system comprising: a printhead cartridge comprising a printhead; a cradle unit for supporting the printhead cartridge; and an interface at which the cradle unit is removably engageable with the printhead cartridge, the interface comprising connections for connecting the printhead cartridge with a power supply which is remote from the interface and a power storage circuit for storing at least some of the power being supplied to the printhead cartridge from the power supply.

Abstract: A cradle unit for a printhead cartridge, the cradle unit comprising: an interface at which the cradle unit is removably engageable with a printhead cartridge, the interface comprising connections for connecting the printhead cartridge with a power supply which is remote from the interface; and a power storage circuit incorporated in the interface for storing at least some of the power being supplied to the printhead cartridge from the power supply.

Abstract: A cradle unit for a printhead cartridge, the cradle unit comprising: an interface at which a printhead cartridge is removably engageable with the cradle unit, the interface comprising connections for connecting the printhead cartridge with a power supply which is remote from the interface; and a power regulation circuit incorporated in the interface for regulating supply of power from the power supply to the printhead cartridge.

Abstract: A system for interconnecting a printhead cartridge and a cradle unit for supporting the printhead cartridge, the system comprising: an interface at which the printhead cartridge is removably engageable with the cradle unit, the interface comprising connections for connecting the printhead cartridge with a power supply of the cradle unit; and a power regulation circuit incorporated in the interface for regulating supply of power from the power supply to the printhead cartridge.

Abstract: A printing system comprising: a printhead cartridge comprising a printhead; a cradle unit for supporting the printhead cartridge; and an interface at which the cradle unit is removably engageable with the printhead cartridge, the interface comprising connections for connecting the printhead cartridge with a power supply which is remote from the interface and a power regulation circuit for regulating supply of power from the power supply to the printhead cartridge.

Abstract: A thermal management chassis for providing simultaneous spray cooling and dry cooling for a plurality of cards. The thermal management chassis includes a chassis having a dry chamber and a spray chamber, a first opening within a rear portion of the chassis extending into the spray chamber, a second opening within the rear portion of the chassis extending into the dry chamber, and a main backplane secured and sealed to the rear portion of the chassis. Electronic cards may be electrically coupled within sockets of the main backplane within both the dry chamber and the spray chamber. The cards within the spray chamber are typically high heat flux components with increased cooling requirements and the cards within the dry chamber are typically low heat flux components with reduced cooling requirements. A spray cool system is within the spray chamber and a dry cool system is within the dry chamber.

Abstract: The present invention is a spray cooling thermal management device that cools an electronic component creating a varying amount of heat across its surfaces. Liquid coolant is dispensed upon the surface of the component. In areas of the chip that generate large heat fluxes, typically referred to as the core, the liquid coolant is dispensed as a continuous atomized droplet pattern. The atomized pattern creates a high heat flux evaporative cooling thin-film over the one or more core areas. Rather than optimize the atomized pattern and flow based upon complete thin-film vaporization, the present invention optimizes the atomized pattern for maximum heat removal rates. Any excess, non-vaporized, fluid flowing outward from the hotspot is used to cool the lower heat flux (non-core) areas of the component through the creation of a thick coolant film thereon.

Abstract: A printhead assembly is provided comprising at least one printhead module comprising at least two printhead integrated circuits, each of which has nozzles formed therein for delivering printing fluid onto the surface of print media, a support member supporting the printhead integrated circuits and carrying the printing fluid, and an electrical connector for connecting electrical signals to the printhead integrated circuits. The assembly further comprises drive electronics arranged to control the printing operation of at least one printhead integrated circuit via the electrical connector, a casing comprising a support frame removably supporting the printhead module and a plurality of mounting elements mounting the drive electronics, and connector arrangements at each end of the support frame for connecting the drive electronics to power and data supplies at one end, and for spring loading the mounting elements at the other end in the direction of the first end.

Abstract: A printed circuit board is provided comprising an integrally formed spring portion. This printhead circuit board can be used in as a connector arrangement in a circuit assembly comprising a plurality of other printed circuit boards arranged in a linearly aligned manner. Further, a printhead assembly is provided comprising at least one printhead module comprising at least two printhead integrated circuits, each of which has nozzles formed therein for delivering printing fluid onto the surface of print media, a support member supporting and carrying the printing fluid, and an electrical connector for connecting electrical signals to the printhead integrated circuits, and comprising the circuit assembly electrically connected to the printhead integrated circuits via the electrical connector. The printhead assembly further comprises a casing comprising a support frame on which the printhead module and the circuit assembly are removably mounted.

Abstract: A dry-wet thermal management system for providing simultaneous spray cooling and dry cooling for a plurality of cards. The dry-wet thermal management system includes a chassis having a dry chamber and a spray chamber, a first opening within a rear portion of the chassis extending into the spray chamber, a second opening within the rear portion of the chassis extending into the dry chamber, and a main backplane secured and sealed to the rear portion of the chassis. Electronic cards may be electrically coupled within sockets of the main backplane within both the dry chamber and the spray chamber. The cards within the spray chamber are typically high heat flux components with increased cooling requirements and the cards within the dry chamber are typically low heat flux components with reduced cooling requirements. A spray cool system is within the spray chamber and a dry cool system is within the dry chamber.

Abstract: A tubular spout is fluidly connected to a nozzle body. The nozzle body having a main valve for regulating the flow of a supply of fuel to the spout. Within the tubular spout is a dripless valve that moves to an open position allowing for the flow of fuel out the spout and to a closed position shutting off the flow of fuel out of the spout. According to the present invention at least a portion of the dripless valve surface has a surface energy less than the surface tension of the fuel being dispensed.

Abstract: A consumer user interface for a point of sale food selection system is modified based on certain dietary requirements. The system and method may be applied to point of sale kiosks as well as wireless data devices for use in restaurants, delis, cafeterias, coffee shops and other food retail environments. During the process of ordering, the interface determines a user's preference for one or more dietary requirements. Once the preferences are determined, subsequent choices for an order may be suggested, highlighted, recommended, parsed, or otherwise modified to aid the consumer in selecting meals that are tailored to their individual preferences.

Abstract: Inventory data, including time sensitive inventory data, are used to rank a list of choices presented at a point of sale terminal. Based on the ranked list of choices, the system and method may present one or more of the choices to the consumer through a ranked list, highlighting, promoting, or otherwise accentuating one or more choices. The system and method use a real time inventory system to evaluate the economic benefit for promoting a particular item contained in the ranked list.

Abstract: The harness belt (1) comprises a dual pelvis belt (3), two shoulder belts (2) and two crotch belts (4). The belt segments (5) of the pelvis belts (3) as well as the shoulder belts (2) can be joined by means of belt tongue (9, 8) to a belt buckle (7) wherein the crotch belts (4), by means of the buckle proximate loops (15) surround the belt tongues (9) of belt segments (5) of pelvis belt (3), and are secured in circumferential direction against movement relative to the belt buckle (7) and wherein belt tongues (9) are configured with recesses (11) adapted for the belt tongues (9) in belt buckle (7). The loops (15) are connected to the buckle proximate ends (20) of the crotch belts (4) at an obtuse angle.

Abstract: The harness belt (1) comprises a dual pelvis belt (3), two shoulder belts (2) and two crotch belts (4). The belt segments (5) of the pelvis belts (3) as well as the shoulder belts (2) can be joined by means of belt tongue (9, 8) to a belt buckle (7). The crotch belts (4), by means of the buckle proximate loops (15) surround the belt tongues (9) of belt segments (5) of pelvis belt (3), and are secured in circumferential direction against movement relative to the belt buckle (7). The belt tongues (9) are configured with recesses (11) adapted for the belt tongues (9) in belt buckle (7). The loops (15) are connected to the buckle proximate ends (20) of the crotch belts (4) at an obtuse angle (,).

Abstract: A waste outlet has a clamping ring which seats a flared filler tube. The tube directs water into a well in which the water rises and overflows into the bowl of the outlet. The filler tube contains a solids filter disc which is connected to the filler tube. When the cover is removed, the tube and the disc are removable as a pair. The disc cleans the well as it is retracted. The disc drops clear of the tube allowing the disc to be cleaned before re-insertion. A version for spa baths has a screw operated disc for making the outlet function as a plug. A rectangular grooved drainage plate for draining tiles directly through slots in the ring is provided with the waste outlet as a version for shower slabs.

Abstract: A mobile electronic payment terminal to which a standard mobile communications device such as a cellular telephone may be connected to enable full mobile EFTPOS transactions to occur. The assembly of terminal and communications device is able to be held by hand. The invention conveniently reduces or eliminates the need for a merchant to purchase a dedicated communications device for EFTPOS transactions thus reducing cost.