Abstract: An installation tool comprising a tool body, a control shaft disposed at least partially within the tool body, a tool interface coupled to the tool body, and a control plate housed within the tool interface. The tool comprising a body member coupled with the tool interface, the body member including a channel to receive a barb, a retention member to engage the barb to position the barb within the channel, and an interface to engage a surface of an implant to align the implant relative to the body member. The tool comprising a first arm and a second arm that are movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, where in the first configuration the first and second arms extend laterally away from the tool interface, and in the second configuration the first and second arms engage the tool interface and are configured to secure the implant.

Abstract: Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding panels and associated methods. An EMI shielding panel includes a binding matrix material and electrically conductive elements distributed throughout the binding matrix material. The electrically conductive elements are aligned such that conductive element longitudinal axes of the electrically conductive elements are at least substantially parallel to a shielding axis of the EMI shielding panel. The electrically conductive elements are configured to at least partially attenuate an incident electromagnetic wave that is incident upon the EMI shielding panel. A method of forming an EMI shielding panel includes providing a shielding mixture that includes electrically conductive elements distributed throughout an uncured binding matrix material, magnetically aligning the electrically conductive elements, and curing the binding matrix material to form the EMI shielding panel.

Abstract: Aspects described herein generally describe epoxy resins and methods of epoxy resin formation. In some embodiments, a resin includes the reaction product of one or more polythiols, one or more polyepoxides, one or more fillers and one or more amine catalysts. Polythiols have between two and about ten thiol moieties. Polyepoxides have between two and about ten epoxy moieties. One or more amine catalysts of the formula NR1R2R3, wherein each of R1, R2, and R3 is independently linear or branched C1-20 alkyl or two or more of R1, R2, and R3 combine to form cycloalkyl. The resin has a compressive strength of at least 14 ksi at 2% offset at 70° F. and at least 8 ksi at 2% offset at 190° F.

Abstract: A coupling mechanism for a sealing structure having interacting seals in non-parallel planes includes a male portion of a mechanical joint and a female portion of the mechanical joint. The male portion is coupled with a first sealing member contained in a first plane. The female portion is coupled with a second sealing member which is contained in a second plane. The second plane is different from the first plane. The male portion and the female portion of the mechanical joint are configured to mate for coupling the first sealing member with the second sealing member.

Abstract: A first electrical response of a capacitor bank is accessed, the capacitor bank including a plurality of capacitor units arranged in a fixed spatial relationship with each other, each capacitor unit having a nominal impedance; a test electrical signal is provided to the capacitor bank; a second electrical response of the capacitor bank is measured after providing the test electrical signal to the capacitor bank; the first electrical response of the capacitor bank and the second response of the capacitor bank are compared; and whether an impedance of one or more capacitor units in the capacitor bank has changed relative to the nominal impedance is determined based on the comparison.

Abstract: Aspects described herein generally describe epoxy resins and methods of epoxy resin formation. In some embodiments, a resin includes the reaction product of one or more polythiols, one or more polyepoxides, one or more fillers and one or more amine catalysts. Polythiols have between two and about ten thiol moieties. Polyepoxides have between two and about ten epoxy moieties. One or more amine catalysts of the formula NR1R2R3, wherein each of R1, R2, and R3 is independently linear or branched C1-20 alkyl or two or more of R1, R2, and R3 combine to form cycloalkyl. The resin has a compressive strength of at least 14 ksi at 2% offset at 70° F. and at least 8 ksi at 2% offset at 190° F.

Abstract: Aspects described herein generally describe epoxy resins and methods of epoxy resin formation. In some embodiments, a resin includes the reaction product of one or more polythiols, one or more polyepoxides, one or more fillers and one or more amine catalysts. Polythiols have between two and about ten thiol moieties. Polyepoxides have between two and about ten epoxy moieties. One or more amine catalysts of the formula NR1R2R3, wherein each of R1, R2, and R3 is independently linear or branched C1-20 alkyl or two or more of R1, R2, and R3 combine to form cycloalkyl. The resin has a compressive strength of at least 14 ksi at 2% offset at 70° F. and at least 8 ksi at 2% offset at 190° F.

Abstract: An air intake of an air conditioning system a motor vehicle having a fresh air duct configured to receive fresh air, a recirculated air duct configured to receive air from a passenger area of the motor vehicle, and an air outlet configured to channel the fresh air or the air from a passenger area of the motor vehicle to a blower. The air intake also has a valve disposed in the housing and rotates about a rotational axis between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: Electrically conductive coating materials, electrically conductive coating systems, and methods including the same are disclosed herein. The electrically conductive coating systems include an electrically conductive base layer, a dielectric layer, and a plurality of electrically conductive elements that are embedded within the dielectric layer. The electrically conductive coating materials include a liquid dielectric and a plurality of electrically conductive elements that are suspended within the liquid dielectric. The methods include applying an electrically conductive coating material to an electrically conductive base layer and curing the electrically conductive coating material to define the electrically conductive coating system.

Abstract: Aspects described herein generally describe epoxy resins and methods of epoxy resin formation. In some embodiments, a resin includes the reaction product of one or more polythiols, one or more polyepoxides, one or more fillers and one or more amine catalysts. Polythiols have between two and about ten thiol moieties. Polyepoxides have between two and about ten epoxy moieties. One or more amine catalysts of the formula NR1R2R3, wherein each of R1, R2, and R3 is independently linear or branched C1-20 alkyl or two or more of R1, R2, and R3 combine to form cycloalkyl. The resin has a compressive strength of at least 14 ksi at 2% offset at 70° F. and at least 8 ksi at 2% offset at 190° F.

Abstract: A first electrical response of a capacitor bank is accessed, the capacitor bank including a plurality of capacitor units arranged in a fixed spatial relationship with each other, each capacitor unit having a nominal impedance; a test electrical signal is provided to the capacitor bank; a second electrical response of the capacitor bank is measured after providing the test electrical signal to the capacitor bank; the first electrical response of the capacitor bank and the second response of the capacitor bank are compared; and whether an impedance of one or more capacitor units in the capacitor bank has changed relative to the nominal impedance is determined based on the comparison.

Abstract: A system and method for air distribution in an air conditioning system of a motor vehicle, the system including flow paths with air outlets toward the windshield, in the dashboard, and toward the footwell, along with a central gear mechanism having an adjustment element and damper controls for air dampers, for the purpose of opening and closing the air outlets. The adjustment element is arranged to be steplessly movable between a first end position and a second end position. With the system, in particular by moving the adjustment element, the settings “windshield damper open”, “footwell damper open” and “dashboard damper open” may be selected. The central gear mechanism having the adjustment element and the damper controls is configured such that the “windshield damper open” setting may be selected at either of the end positions of the adjustment element.

Abstract: Electrically conductive coating materials, electrically conductive coating systems, and methods including the same are disclosed herein. The electrically conductive coating systems include an electrically conductive base layer, a dielectric layer, and a plurality of electrically conductive elements that are embedded within the dielectric layer. The electrically conductive coating materials include a liquid dielectric and a plurality of electrically conductive elements that are suspended within the liquid dielectric. The methods include applying an electrically conductive coating material to an electrically conductive base layer and curing the electrically conductive coating material to define the electrically conductive coating system.

Abstract: A cooling assembly having multiple coolers is disclosed. The cooling assembly may include a housing at least partially defining a first chamber and a second chamber adjacent to the first chamber and substantially isolated from the first chamber. The housing may also at least partially define first and second inlets configured to direct air into the first chamber in parallel, and first and second outlets configured to direct air out of the second chamber in parallel. The cooling assembly may also include a first cooler disposed in the first chamber, and a second cooler disposed in the second chamber.

Abstract: A cooling assembly having multiple coolers is disclosed. The cooling assembly may include a housing at least partially defining a first chamber and a second chamber adjacent to the first chamber and substantially isolated from the first chamber. The housing may also at least partially define first and second inlets configured to direct air into the first chamber in parallel, and first and second outlets configured to direct air out of the second chamber in parallel. The cooling assembly may also include a first cooler disposed in the first chamber, and a second cooler disposed in the second chamber.

Abstract: An air intake of an air conditioning system a motor vehicle having a fresh air duct configured to receive fresh air, a recirculated air duct configured to receive air from a passenger area of the motor vehicle, and an air outlet configured to channel the fresh air or the air from a passenger area of the motor vehicle to a blower. The air intake also has a valve disposed in the housing and rotates about a rotational axis between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for field mounting of displacement diffusers comprises a displacement diffuser adapted to mount onto a mounting angle bracket attached to a wall. The displacement diffuser includes a mounting profile adapted to allow the displacement diffuser to be mounted to the mounting angle bracket secured to the wall. This adapted profile also accommodates a mounting profile cover installed on the side of the diffuser for a finished appearance.

Abstract: A security grill for a security institution has an air inlet face, an air outlet face, and zigzag channels extending from a point adjacent the inlet face toward the outlet face. The zigzag channels are defined by slats which are bent at least twice in alternating directions. The zigzag channels are divided into segments each having a cross-sectional width. The segments adjacent the air outlet face have a cross-sectional width less than any of the other segments along the channel. The slats are bent at certain angles which are larger than those of conventional security grills. Corners are created along each slat as a result of bending the slats in alternating directions. The corners are rounded.

Abstract: A cartridge-connecting subassembly for a shaving razor handle including a cartridge connecting structure, a handle connecting structure, and a movable component within the cartridge connecting structure that interacts with a replaceable cartridge when it is connected. The cartridge connecting structure and handle connecting structure have outer side surfaces that mate with inwardly directed surfaces of the cartridge and handle so that the subassembly is substantially covered when it is mounted in the handle and a cartridge is connected. The subassembly has an assembly opening for receiving the movable component during assembly, a cartridge interaction opening through which the component is movable for interaction with the cartridge, and blocking structure that retains the movable component in the subassembly. The movable component is an ejector structure that is separate from the cartridge connecting structure. The subassembly is connected to the handle by staking.

Abstract: A razor blade assembly has a body member containing blade means which may be resiliently mounted and biased outwardly from the body member. A wrap-around clip is provided at both sides of the body member, the clip having its ends terminating at the bottom surface of the body member. Means are provided for inhibiting movement of the clip ends relative to the bottom surface upon impact loading of the razor blade assembly.