Abstract: The present invention is concerned with methods for the deposition of ceramic films on ceramic or metallic surfaces, particularly the deposition of sub-micron thickness ceramic films such as films of stabilised zirconia and doped ceria such as CGO (cerium gadolinium oxide). The present invention is particularly useful in the manufacture of high and intermediate temperature operating fuel cells including solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) and also metal supported intermediate temperature SOFC operating in the 450-650° C. range.

Abstract: A pole assembly for a rotor, the pole assembly includes a permanent magnet pole including at least one permanent magnet block, a plurality of laminations including a pole cap mechanically coupled to the pole, and a plurality of laminations including a base plate mechanically coupled to the pole.

Abstract: A vehicular light assembly including a dichroic lamp, a socket, a cradle and an optional support to mount the assembly to a vehicle. The dichroic lamp includes a reflector which reflects light emitted by the bulb forward but allows radiant heat to pass rearwardly through the reflector. The dichroic lamp also includes an electrode electrically coupled with a socket which defines at least one of a recess and an aperture, the socket including an electrical connector. The cradle defines a chamber, and the socket and dichroic lamp both are positioned in the chamber. The cradle includes a locating pin that registers with the at least one of a recess and an aperture to selectively locate the dichroic lamp within the cradle. A related installation method includes: joining the light assembly cradle with a vehicle, and aligning the lamp assembly so that it focuses light on a pathway of the vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a vehicle from a pet scratching and shedding hair includes a first member having each of a first predetermined shape, a first predetermined size, a first predetermined thickness and which is substantially impermeable to such pet's nails. The first member extends over such vehicle's window ledge and downwardly a predetermined distance from such vehicle window ledge which is at least sufficient to prevent such pet's nails contacting such vehicle's paint. There is a second member having each of a second predetermined shape, a second predetermined size and a second predetermined thickness for preventing at least one of such pet's hair and wet and muddy paws from contacting a seat of such vehicle. A securing device is engageable with a first predetermined edge of the first member and a first predetermined edge of the second member for securing such first member to such second member.

Abstract: A system which provides a first object defining a first volume and a second object defining a second volume wherein the second object contains the first object. A manifold apparatus is provided which allows a flowable material to flow by vacuum action into the first object an also allows any entrained gas to be transported from the first volume to the second volume without interrupting the vacuum. Methods of use of the system and structures for detachably attaching the manifold apparatus are also provided.

Abstract: A floor tie-down anchor for securing freight during transport is provided. The tie-down anchor is an L-shaped bracket having a pair of legs that form an angle relative to each other, and one of the legs has at least one aperture defined therethrough. A system and method for securing freight to a transport vehicle are also provided. The system includes a first tie-down anchor and a second tie-down anchor attached to the floor of a transport vehicle, and each of the tie-down anchors has at least one aperture defined threrethrough. The system further including a retaining strap having a connecting mechanism attached to each end of the strap, and the apertures of the tie-down anchors are adapted to receive the connecting mechanisms of the strap. The method of securing freight to a transport vehicle includes providing a floor. First and second tie-down anchors are attached to the floor, and each of the tie-down anchors has at least two apertures of different shapes defined therethrough.

Abstract: A system and method for cooling a superconductive rotor coil. The system comprises a rotatable shaft coupled to the superconductive rotor coil. The rotatable shaft may comprise an axial passageway extending through the rotatable shaft and a first passageway extending through a wall of the rotatable shaft to the axial passageway. The axial passageway and the first passageway are operable to convey a cryogenic fluid to the superconductive rotor coil through the wall of the rotatable shaft. A cryogenic transfer coupling may be provided to supply cryogenic fluid to the first passageway.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a railcar having an enclosing superstructure which is capable of accommodating large vehicles such as semi-trucks is disclosed. The method includes the preparation of a previously used railcar or a railcar originally manufactured for another purpose and the subsequent attachment of a preferably widened superstructure applied thereto. Usable space and dimensions within the superstructure enclosure are maximized by the use of shallow weight bearing side structures, large top chords, stabilizing door headers, an extension of the railcar deck and thin end doors. Railcar accessories are accommodated within the interior of the superstructure such that minimal useful space is used.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating liquid from a slurry comprised of a solid and a liquid is described. The apparatus comprises a container sized and configured to receive the slurry which container comprises a removable cover sized and configured to enclose an atmosphere within the container when the cover is attached to the container, a filter disposed within the container for separating the liquid from the slurry, and a vacuum pump in fluid communication with the enclosed atmosphere of the container which pump is configured to create a vacuum within the container that causes the liquid to move through the filter, which pump is configured to vacuum material comprised of solid material, liquid material, gas or a combination of two or more of the foregoing. Related methods of separating liquid from the slurry using the apparatus of the invention are also described.

Abstract: A method of operating a power generation system and a power generation system are provided. The method includes coupling at least one electrical generator to at least one prime mover, wherein the at least one generator includes at least one of a stator and a rotor wherein at least one of the stator and the rotor includes superconducting windings therein, and coupling at least one cryogenic refrigeration system to the superconducting windings, wherein the at least one cryogenic refrigeration system is coupled in flow communication with the superconducting windings to facilitate reducing an operating temperature of the superconducting windings.

Abstract: A collapsible shield for a smoking animal lure product comprises a blank formed of sheet material that is folded flat for transportation and storage and erected at the site of use to form a tubular shield having a closed top that fits over an incense stick or other smoking animal attractant. The blank is formed of a plastic sheet material that is bendable along longitudinal score lines to form a tube. Top flaps are foldable downwardly to close an open top. Tab and slot fasteners hold the shield in its erected configuration. Lower and upper holes in the shield provide an inlet for combustion air and an outlet for smoke. The shield is held in place by nails or spikes that fit through holes in the lower edge of the shield.

Abstract: A high power density synchronous machine is disclosed comprising: a stator having conventional stator coils arranged in an annulus around a vacuum cylindrical cavity; a magnetically saturated cylindrical magnetic solid rotor core; a race-track super-conducting coil winding extending around the rotor core, and a coil supportextending through the core and attaching to opposite long sides of the coil winding.

Abstract: A high power density synchronous machine is disclosed comprising: a stator having conventional stator coils arranged in an annulus around a vacuum cylindrical cavity; a magnetically saturated cylindrical magnetic solid rotor core; a race-track super-conducting coil winding extending around the rotor core, and a coil supportextending through the core and attaching to opposite long sides of the coil winding.

Abstract: A multiple transport system for transporting automobiles within a container includes a first and second automobile carrier. The first automobile carrier includes a base having a first and second leg extending from the base offset from one another to define an automobile carrier receiving space. An inclined platform extends upward from the base and carries a first automobile in an inclined position. A second automobile carrier for carrying a second automobile includes a front portion having a width less than the offset of the first and second legs of the first automobile carrier enabling the second automobile carrier to be received between the offset legs of the first automobile carrier in an overlapping transport position.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vehicle transportation frame for packing vehicles in a transport container. The frame includes a base, a front support member pivotally attached to the front portion of the base, a rear support member pivotally attached to the rear portion of the base, and a ramp pivotally attached on one end to the rear support member, and releasably attachable on the other end to the front support member. The support members pivot from a substantially upright support position to a substantially flat non-use position relative to the base.

Abstract: A folding seating unit for a vehicle provides a forward or rearward facing seat with a backrest which is capable of being folded flat and sideways against the side of the vehicle at a low level beneath the window level of the vehicle. The seating unit can be stowed within side trim panels without obscuring windows, or the load carrying area of the vehicle floor, and is particularly suited to multipurpose vehicles or vans. The seating unit includes: an outboard leg coupled to the vehicle side, and an inboard leg engaging with the vehicle floor, a retraction mechanism providing automatic folding of the inboard leg when the seating unit is folded to its stowed position; an extending backrest squab which extends the effective height of the backrest when the seating is in a deployed condition, but retracts when the seating is in the stowage position.

Abstract: A collapsible frame device and method of packing vehicles in a transport container is disclosed. The frame device comprises a base and upper and lower vehicle support members associated with the base for supporting at least two vehicles. In the erected configuration of the device, the vehicle support members are horizontally and vertically spaced from one another. The support members are collapsible onto the base in a substantially flat position.

Abstract: An improved animal lure and cover scent process and product employs a combustible absorbent material impregnated with an aromatic substance having fragrance attractive to an animal, with the absorbent material being of restricted combustibility such that the absorbent material tends to smoke without producing a flame as it burns, the smoke entraining the fragrance with it as it travels through the air. The combustible absorbent material of the present invention is in the form of an incense stick wherein a cellulosic material formed from sawdust is coated on one end of a combustible bamboo stick. A weather shield protects the incense stick from wind and rain.

Abstract: An improved animal lure and cover scent process and product employs a combustible absorbent material impregnated with an aromatic substance having fragrance attractive to an animal, with the absorbent material being of restricted combustibility such that the absorbent material tends to smoke without producing a flame as it burns, the smoke entraining the fragrance with it as it travels through the air. The combustible absorbent material of the present invention is in the form of an incense stick wherein a cellulosic material formed from sawdust is coated on one end of a combustible bamboo stick. A weather shield protects the incense stick from wind and rain.

Abstract: An improved frame supported resistor grid used for dynamic braking of electric motors is provided. The resistor grid has a metal frame and fan-folded strips of resistance material arranged in columns within the frame. The strips of resistance material are supported by studs affixed to the folds of the strips and the studs are, in turn, supported in ceramic bushing insulators. An intermediate member is affixed to the frame and receives the individual ceramic bushing insulators.