Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, a pump motor controller for managing energy usage of a pump motor and for receiving signals from a signal sending device corresponding to the status of a climate control device is provided. The motor controller is adapted to receive the signal and to control the pump motor at least partially based on the signal.

Abstract: An expandable luggage container includes a first compartment; a side cover formed on a side of the first compartment, a first zipping mechanism formed around three sides of the side cover; a second compartment coupled to the first compartment; and a top cover formed on a top side of the second compartment, a second zipping mechanism formed around three sides of the top cover. In the luggage container, a first opening of the first compartment and a second opening of the second compartment are directed to different directions; the second compartment is collapsible by a third zipping mechanism formed between the first compartment and second compartment; and the luggage container is in a compact mode when the second compartment is collapsed and is in an expanded mode when the second compartment is expanded by unzipping of the third zipping mechanism.

Abstract: A luggage cover includes a front panel; a back panel; a top panel coupled to the front panel and the back panel; a first side panel coupled to the front panel and the back panel; a second side panel coupled to the front panel and the back panel; a zipping mechanism formed along at least one of the first and second side panels and the top panel; and a plurality of flexible loops, wherein an opening is formed at an opposite side of the top panel to receive a luggage container.

Abstract: A luggage container includes a first compartment and a second compartment detachably coupled to the first compartment, and each of the first compartment and the second compartment includes an outer shell, a pair of wheels, a telescopic pull handle, at least one carrying handle, at least one foot stand, and an inner shell. The inner shell is: sized to cover a first storage space formed by an inner layer covering an inner surface of the outer shell; concealed when the luggage container is closed in a single container configuration in which the first compartment and the second compartment are coupled via a fastener; and exposed in a dual container configuration in which the first compartment and the second compartment are completely detached from each other when the fastener is open, the inner shell serving as another outer shell for the first or second compartment in the dual container configuration.

Abstract: A torque link assembly for a shock strut includes an upper torque link that is selectively retained in a stowed position when uncoupled from a lower torque link. The upper torque link includes first and second coaxial lugs that rotatably couple the upper torque link to an alignment feature. A latch mechanism includes a latch fitting rotatably coupled to either the upper torque link or the alignment feature. The latch mechanism further includes a stop fitting fixedly coupled to the other of the upper torque link and the alignment feature. The latch fitting engages the stop fitting to maintain the upper torque link in the stowed position. At least one of the latch fitting and stop fitting is positioned between the first and second lugs of the upper torque link.

Abstract: Examples of a multiple-mask multiple-exposure lithographic technique and suitable masks are provided herein. In some examples, a photomask includes a die area and a stitching region disposed adjacent to the die area and along a boundary of the photomask. The stitching region includes a mask feature for forming an integrated circuit feature and an alignment mark for in-chip overlay measurement.

Abstract: A package structure and method for forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a first die, and the first die includes a first magnetic pad formed over a first substrate. The package structure includes a second die, and the second die includes a second magnetic pad formed over a second substrate. The package structure also includes a hybrid bonding structure formed between the first die and the second die of the second wafer. The hybrid bonding structure includes a magnetic bonding structure which is made of the first magnetic pad and the second magnetic layer.

Abstract: A package structure and method for forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a first die, and the first die includes a first magnetic pad formed over a first substrate. The package structure includes a second die, and the second die includes a second magnetic pad formed over a second substrate. The package structure also includes a hybrid bonding structure formed between the first die and the second die of the second wafer. The hybrid bonding structure includes a magnetic bonding structure which is made of the first magnetic pad and the second magnetic layer.

Abstract: A method of data bandwidth overhead reduction in a protocol based communication over a Wide Area Network (WAN) includes transmitting, through a sender device of a source location, data packets of a sequence to a receiver device of a destination location communicatively coupled to the sender device through the WAN and storing a copy of the transmitted data packets in the sender device for a first threshold duration of time. When the receiver device receives a non-consecutive data packet, the receiver device waits for a second threshold period of time before transmitting a NAK message to the sender device related to non-receipt of one or more out-of-order data packet(s). The sender device interprets the NAK message and retransmits the one or more out-of-order data packet(s) to the receiver device after which the one or more out-of-order data packets are removed.

Abstract: A three-dimensional stacking structure is described. The stacking structure includes at least a bottom die, a top die and a spacer protective structure. The bottom die includes contact pads in the non-bonding region. The top die is stacked on the bottom die without covering the contact pads of the bottom die and the bottom die is bonded with the top die through bonding structures there-between. The spacer protective structure is disposed on the bottom die and covers the top die to protect the top die. By forming an anti-bonding layer before stacking the top dies to the bottom dies, the top die can be partially removed to expose the contact pads of the bottom die for further connection.

Abstract: A three-dimensional stacking structure and the manufacturing method(s) thereof are described. The stacking structure includes at least a bottom die, a top die and a spacer protective structure. The bottom die include contact pads in the non-bonding region. The top die is stacked on the bottom die without covering the contact pads of the bottom die and the bottom die is bonded with the top die through bonding structures there-between. The spacer protective structure is disposed on the bottom die and covers the top die to protect the top die. By forming an anti-bonding layer before stacking the top dies to the bottom dies, the top die can be partially removed to expose the contact pads of the bottom die for further connection.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ECG electrode lead wire connector which provides improved electrical and mechanical coupling of the ECG electrode press stud to the lead wire and is suitable for use during imaging procedures such as, without limitation, CT scans or MRI. The connector assembly includes a housing having. An engagement member is pivotably disposed within the housing to retain the connector on an ECG electrode fixed to a patient's body, an arcuate stiffener is deposed between the engagement member and a pivot member and a radiolucent resilient member configured to bias the engagement member.

Abstract: A customizable travel case is disclosed having a compartment for displaying identifying information or decoration on the outside of the travel case. The display compartment has a transparent cover that is capable of opening and closing so that identifying information or decoration can be inserted and displayed without having to open the travel case. The cover of the display compartment is held in a closed position by the use of magnets.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and/or a system for defining logical channels and channel policies in an application acceleration environment. In one aspect, a system includes a branch site including a branch client. A headquarters site includes a headquarters server, the branch site and the headquarters site are communicatively coupled over a logical link via a transmission media. A first point of presence (POP) is communicatively coupled with a branch customer premise equipment (CPE) located at the branch site over a first segment of the logical link. A second POP is communicatively coupled with the first POP over a second segment of the logical link. Each segment of the logical link is constructed from a physical link and contains two segment endpoints. The physical link carries a network traffic of the network connection between the two segment endpoints of an associated segment.

Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a method of using acoustic emission data to predict the state of a structural element is described. The method includes capturing acoustic emission data for a structural element. The method further includes predicting the future stress intensity in the structural element using the captured acoustic emission data and calculating the probability of future failure of the structural element using the predicted future stress intensity.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ECG electrode lead wire connector which provides improved electrical and mechanical coupling of the ECG electrode press stud to the lead wire and is suitable for use during imaging procedures such as, without limitation, CT scans or Mill. The connector assembly includes a housing having. An engagement member is pivotably disposed within the housing to retain the connector on an ECG electrode fixed to a patient's body, an arcuate stiffener is deposed between the engagement member and a pivot member and a radiolucent resilient member configured to bias the engagement member.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, a pump motor controller for managing energy usage of a pump motor and for receiving signals from a signal sending device corresponding to the status of a climate control device is provided. The motor controller is adapted to receive the signal and to control the pump motor at least partially based on the signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ECG electrode lead wire connector which provides improved electrical and mechanical coupling of the ECG electrode press stud to the lead wire and is suitable for use during imaging procedures such as, without limitation, CT scans or MRI. The connector assembly includes a housing having. An engagement member is pivotably disposed within the housing to retain the connector on an ECG electrode fixed to a patient's body, an arcuate stiffener is deposed between the engagement member and a pivot member and a radiolucent resilient member configured to bias the engagement member.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ECG electrode lead wire connector which provides improved electrical and mechanical coupling of the ECG electrode press stud to the lead wire, provides enhanced ergonomics to the clinician, and may alleviate patient discomfort associated with the attachment and removal of ECG leads. The connector may be engaged and disengaged with little or no force imparted to the patient or the ECG pad, which significantly minimizes the risk of inadvertent dislodgement of the pad. In one embodiment the disclosed connector provides a thumb cam lever which affirmatively engages the press stud to the connector, and provides tactile feedback to the clinician that the connector is properly engaged. In other embodiments, the connector provides a pushbutton to enable the clinician to easily engage and disengage the connector from the ECG stud. The disclosed connectors may also decrease clinician fatigue, and may provide more reliable ECG results.