Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device is used to transfer power from a source generator to a power generator that delivers electrical power to a load, while maintaining electrical isolation between the source generator and power generator for size critical applications where transformers or coupling capacitors would not be practical, but where electrical isolation is desired.

Abstract: A laser pulse with a specially tailored temporal power profile, instead of a conventional temporal shape or substantially square shape, severs an IC link. The specially tailored laser pulse preferably has either an overshoot at the beginning of the laser pulse or a spike peak within the duration of the laser pulse. The timing of the spike peak is preferably set ahead of the time when the link is mostly removed. A specially tailored laser pulse power profile allows the use of a wider laser pulse energy range and shorter laser wavelengths, such as the green and UV, to sever the links without appreciable damage to the substrate and passivation structure material located on either side of and underlying the links.

Abstract: In a MEMS device employing a beam supported by transverse arms, potential bowing of the transverse arms caused by fabrication processes, temperature or local self-heating from resistive losses is accommodated by flexible terminations of the transverse arms. Alternatively, this bowing is controlled so as to provide selective biasing to the beam or mechanical advantage in the sensing of beam motion.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fan from a plurality of fan blades (12), comprising the steps of: providing an injection moulding tool (30) which defines a fan hub section (14); assembling a predetermined number of preformed fan blades with the injection moulding tool so that inner ends (16) of said blades extend into moulding cavities (32) within the tool, injecting synthetic plastics material into the tool, and allowing the injected material to cool or cure to thereby form a moulded hub with the inner ends of the blades bonded therein.

Abstract: An optical substrate is provided with a surface of a desired shape by coating the surface with a thin layer of an optical glass and subsequently modifying the shape of the external surface of the layer. In preferred embodiments, the temperature of the substrate is maintained at substantially less than 400° C., the substrate is an optical component other than a simple window, and the refractive index o the optical glass is within 20% of the refractive index of the material providing the surface to be coated. One particular use is when both the substrate (e.g. a non-linear optical layer) and the optical glass are optically transmissive in the near infra-red and/or mid infra-red ranges. The glass layer can compensate for physical imperfections in the surface. It can be polished to optical quality, or provide with detail across the coated surface, e.g. as a “moth-eye” anti-reflection layer, or a diffractive or interference structure.

Abstract: A coating composition that is capable of absorbing UV or UV and visible light is disclosed. The coating composition includes a carrier and a pigment dispersed in the carrier. The pigment includes nanoparticles of a UV light absorber such that the coating composition is capable of absorbing UV light up to 360 nm or nanoparticles of a UV and visible light absorber such that the coating composition is capable of absorbing UV and visible light up to 550 nm, and the absorber includes an inorganic material.

Abstract: Cheese slices have corresponding to food items or other applications. The preferred embodiment is associated with food-conformal cheese singles, comprising individually sliced pieces of cheese, each having an outer shape corresponding to a round hamburger or elongated hot dog, and separation sheets between the individually sliced pieces of cheese. For hamburgers, the outer shape may be a circle having a diameter on the order of 2″ to 5″. For hotdogs, the food-conformal cheese may have an outer shape in the form of an elongated rectangle measuring, for example, ¾″ to 4½ inches or thereabouts. The corners of the rectangle may be sharp or rounded. The invention is not limited to food-shaped cheese, and many include other shapes, without or without interleaving sheets. Cut-outs may be used, and in cases where coloration is present, this may be provided with food coloring or different cheeses.

Abstract: A liner formed from a blank for a display case having a unique arrangement of fold lines such the blank can be folded and placed within the display case to form a sanitary storage compartment and provide a viewable surface containing print material. The liner has front and back panels which are attached along fold lines to a spine member. The back panel of the liner is attached to one or more side flaps along fold lines. A top flap may be attached along a fold line to a tab which is accessible exteriorly of the case and can be used to hang the display case. The liner is movable between a closed position where the panels are generally stacked in parallel disposition to one another to an open position where the panels are generally separable when the case is opened.

Abstract: A combination cooking tool for use when grilling comprises a utensil having a handle with a first and second end, and a tool head extending from the first end of the handle. The utensil is configured to be detachably connected to a second utensil, such that the first utensil and second utensil may be used as a cooking utensil to grasp and manipulate food or other objects.

Abstract: A microlicensing system comprising: (a) a searchable database of licensable data elements; (b) search and select means which allows a user to select an individual one of said data elements according to criteria set by said user, (c) means for setting terms and conditions for use of said individual one of said data elements so as to define an identifiable transaction; (d) means for transmission of said individual one of said data elements to a user device; said user device enabling usage of said individual one of said data elements.

Abstract: A system and process for generating a control program for execution by a programmable logic control unit including the steps of: providing a variable editing user interface allowing a user to define and edit variables including input variables and output variables; providing a program level editing user interface allowing the user to edit a program level; providing a state editing user interface allowing a user to define and edit a plurality of states of the control program; providing a condition editing user interface allowing a user to define and edit at least one condition for each of the states of the control program; and generating the control program as a function of associative relationships of the variables, states, and conditions.

Abstract: Use of a compound of formula (I) in which, R1, R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen, (C1-C6)alkyl, (C2-C6)alkenyl, C3-C10)cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aryl, unsubstituted or substituted aryl(C1-C6)alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aryl(C2-C6)alkenyl, halo, carboxy, (C1-C6)alkoxycarbonyl or —(CH2)m—OH wherein m is 1, 2 or 3; - - - indicates a single or a double bond; X and each independently hydrogen, or X and Y together represent a bridge of the formula —CH2)m—, where n is 1 or 2; A1 and A2 are each independently an unsubstituted or substituted aryl; Z is —CO—, —SO2— or —CH2; provided that, when Z is —CO—, A1 is not 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt or ester thereof, for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a condition indicating the administration of a selective mGluR1 antagonist.

Abstract: A brush holder assembly (12) for a rotating electrical machine such as an alternator (10) has a cavity (56) therein. The cavity (56) is defined by a first wall (60), a second wall (62), a third wall (64), and a fourth wall (66). The cavity (56) is sized to receive a brush (42) of the rotating electrical machine. One of the walls (60), (62), (64), and (66) comprise a first drafted surface. A positioning rib (70) is provided on at least the drafted surface to position the brush (42) substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis (58) of the cavity (56).

Abstract: An electrical machine such as an alternator (10) has a first housing (14) and a second housing (16) with a stator core assembly (18) therein. The stator core assembly has a plurality of windings (44) that are positioned within laminations (46). The windings have a first set of end turns (48), a second set of end turns (50), and winding ends 52. A respective first end cap (54) and a second end cap (56) are placed over respective end turns (48) (50). Potting material (58) is placed between the first end cap (54) and the first set of end turns (48) and the second end cap (56) and the second set of end turns (50). A stud assembly (60) having a stud housing (62) and a plurality of studs (64) is coupled to the first end cap. A bushing (68) is coupled to the studs (64) so that winding ends (52) may be coupled to a flat surface (70) thereof. The bushings (68) are also used to from an electrical connection between the rectifier bridge (36) and the stator core (42).

Abstract: A process is provided for generating a flow chart representing a control program defined by associative relationships between program levels, states and conditions, each condition specifying a transition from an associated one of the states as a source state to a corresponding selected destination state upon satisfaction of the condition during execution of the control program by the logic control unit. Each program level defines a sub-process of the control program.

Abstract: The invention provides a battery cooling system to cool an electric vehicle battery pack and extend the operating range of an automotive heat pump system. Waste heat from the battery pack is transferred to a secondary coolant system thereby cooling the battery pack. A secondary heat exchanger is coupled between the secondary cooling system and a reversible HVAC system. The secondary heat exchanger transfers the secondary coolant system heat energy to the reversible HVAC system. The heat energy transferred to the reversible HVAC system supplements the existing stored energy thereby extending the heating mode operating range of the HVAC system. The requirement for supplemental electric heating is reduced, further increasing the electric vehicle energy efficiency.

Abstract: A control system for controlling a reversible HVAC system of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The HVAC system includes an electric compressor for circulating a refrigerant through a heat pump. The speed of the compressor is controlled by a compressor control signal having a variable duty cycle. Inside and outside heat exchangers transfer heat energy between an outside environment and a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. A refrigerant flow switching device switches the direction of refrigerant flow towards the inside heat exchanger in a heating mode and towards the outside heat exchanger in a cooling mode. A pressure reducing assembly supplies pressure reduced refrigerant to the inside heat exchanger in the cooling mode and to the outside heat exchanger in the heating mode. The pressure reducing assembly includes an electronic expansion valve in which the flow rate is set by an EXV control signal having a variable duty cycle.