Abstract: A heat sink made of a natural or polycrystalline diamond substrate with fins formed thereon. Diamond is grown to form a substrate and a laser is used to cut channels in the substrate to form the fins.

Abstract: A hinge system for opening a cover pivotably connected to a device housing. The hinge system includes a rotating member in the device housing and a shaft connected between the cover and the rotating member. A non-rotating member in the device housing receives the rotating member and a spring connected to the device housing and biased to rotate the shaft.

Abstract: A circuit for generating an output oscillation signal with low jitter includes an oscillator to generate an oscillation signal at an initial frequency based upon a control input to vary an amplitude of the oscillation signal. A first frequency multiplier multiplies the oscillation signal to result in a first signal with first frequency and first undesired frequency components. A filter minimizes the first undesired frequency components of the first signal. A second frequency multiplier multiplies the first signal to result in the output oscillation signal with second frequency and second undesired frequency components. A second feedback circuit compares a predetermined range and at least one of the first signal and the output oscillation signal to result in a reference value. A first feedback circuit varies the control input based upon a comparison between the reference value and the amplitude of the oscillation signal to minimize the second undesired frequency components.

Abstract: Retainers for movable surge arrester disconnectors to prevent relative displacement of the disconnectors with respect to the arrester within predetermined limits.

Abstract: A technique is provided for storing updated values of a data item in a segment of memory in which stored values cannot be individually overwritten, such as a flash memory. Each updated value is stored at an address which has space for a far pointer and a local pointer. When a new value is stored, the local pointer of the previous value is set to point to the address of the new value. When a chain of nodes of this type has been established and a further update value is to be stored, it is entered at a new node and a far pointer at a much earlier node of the chain is set to point to the new node so that the most recent value can be found without having to follow the local pointers in all of the previous nodes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hot melt adhesive composition including an amorphous poly-alpha-olefin, an amorphous propylene/butene copolymer, a grafted polyethylene, and a wax. The hot melt adhesive composition can be used for bonding woven polypropylene substrates. The invention also provides an adhesive bonded woven polypropylene bag.

Abstract: A method for forming honeycomb structures, such as wall-flow honeycomb filters, which utilizes extrusion of multiple material supplies at once. Such methods may be used to form intermittent plugs or other structures in the cell channels during the extrusion process, for example. A die assembly is provided which includes secondary feedholes machined in the pins for intermittently or periodically injecting secondary material (e.g., plug material) into the cell channels of the honeycomb structure while it is being extruded.

Abstract: A backlight assembly for use in a transmissive display system is described. The backlight assembly includes a light source that illuminates a light chamber. A transmissive display is positioned adjacent the light chamber so that light that exits the chamber illuminates the transmissive display. The backlight assembly may include one or more specular reflectors and one or more other optical elements to ensure that the light that exits the light chamber has the desired spatial uniformity, polarization, color, and/or angular distribution.

Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA vaccine useful for treating breast cancer. Generally, the vaccine includes an expression vector that encodes a clinically relevant breast cancer-associated antigenic peptide and an IRM compound. The present invention also provides a DNA vaccine adjuvant that can increase the efficacy of a DNA vaccine. Generally, the adjuvant includes a TLR8-selective agonist.

Abstract: A radial cell ceramic honeycomb structure is provided that is particularly adapted for use as a catalytic carrier or a particulate filter in an automotive or diesel exhaust system. The honeycomb structure includes a network of interconnected webs having a central axis. The network of webs includes radial webs of varying lengths, only some of which substantially extend the entire radial length of the network, and tangential webs that intersect to define rings of gas-conducting radial cells, and a rounded outer skin that surrounds the cells formed by the interconnected webs. The radial webs extending to the periphery of the network join an inner edge of the outer skin in a substantially orthogonal orientation to reduce thermally generated stresses and to increase strength of the resulting structure. The number of radial webs in the network changes along the radial length at transition zones that are defined by one of the tangential webs such that a desired cell density is achieved across the network.

Abstract: A nasal comfort device provides humidified air to the nasal passages of a user. The device, which is attachable to a user's face, may include an evaporative surface and a reservoir that is fluidically connected to the evaporative surface. The reservoir may be positioned remotely from the evaporative surface and connected to the evaporative surface with a conduit. A support structure may include one or more support arms which maintain the evaporative surface below the nose. In some embodiments, the device may filter air instead of, or in addition to, humidifying the air. Medications or other agents may be included in the liquid being evaporated or on the evaporative surface.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of treating cancer by administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one texaphyrin metal complex or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, and performing stereotactic radiosurgery to the patient. In some embodiments, at least one texaphyrin metal complex or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative is administered while the patient is undergoing a radiation therapy. Also described herein are methods for detecting various cancerous tumors, lesions, or metastases in a patient by administering an effective amount of at least one texaphyrin metal complex or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative before a patient undergoes stereotactic radiosurgery. Also described herein are methods for visualizing tumors not otherwise visualized; methods for detecting the margins of a tumor; and methods for improving the targeting of the SRS radiation.

Abstract: In the field of avionics, it is difficult to justify initiation of new aircraft programmes for replacement of small numbers of niche aircraft. Instead, in many cases, retrofitting existing aircraft is preferred for economic reasons. In this respect, upgrading existing braking systems to accommodate replacement of existing brake units employing sintered friction materials with brake units employing carbon-carbon composite friction materials is desirable. However, when upgrading the braking systems it is necessary to ensure that the integrity of the existing airframe is not compromised by the use of the new brake assemblies employing the carbon-carbon composite friction materials. Consequently, the present invention replaces existing pressure control valves of existing braking systems with an electronic control unit coupled to a pressure control servovalve, thereby ensuring proper application of hydraulic pressure to brake assemblies.

Abstract: A two-part, high-density card retention system includes a tapered channel in a chassis or housing and a mating wedge that runs the length of the housing, with the lead wedge being cammed towards a flat channel surface by drawing the wedge inwardly and locating the edge of the board to be mounted between the wedge and the opposing straight channel wall. The mounting provides continuous high-pressure contact between the board and the straight channel wall for maximal thermal transfer and robust anti-vibration and anti-shock mounting of the board to the chassis. Because no additional assemblies are mounted to the edge of the board, the boards may be spaced apart by a fine pitch, thus to minimize the size of the module into which the boards are mounted.

Abstract: A novel multi-roll toilet paper dispenser (9), comprising a housing (10) having a removable top (11), a locking device (33), an open bottom (12), a front (13), a back (14), a first side (15), a second side (16), a storage rack (44), consisting of a curve surface (17), a first end (18), and a second end (19), a handle (20) attached to a first pin (21), inserted in hole (31) in said first side (15), said first pin (21) attached to said first end (18) of said storage rack (44), a second pin (22) inserted in hole (32) in said second side (16), said second pin (22) attached to second end (19) of said storage rack (44), a first tube support (23) having a first end (25) inserted in hole (34) in said first side (15), said first tube support (23) having a second end (26) inserted into hole (35) in said second side (16), a second tube support (24) having a first end (27) inserted in hole (36) in said first side (15) said second tube support (24) having a second end (28) inserted in hole (37) in said second side (16).

Abstract: An apparatus (10) and method for preheating welds uses a centered induction plate (12) having preferably a plurality of induction coils (30, 32) to impart the generation of heat in the materials to be welded (14), being interactively controlled by at least a temperature sensor (90, 92) and power supply control loop (16) so that even preheating can be obtained for a selected length of time given the parameters of the weld desired.

Abstract: A relief structure alignment layer comprising a relief structure surface incorporating at least one indentation, the at least one indentation having an internal surface extending from the relief structure surface, wherein the relief structure alignment layer has a surface memory alignment layer arranged to impart a preferred liquid crystal director alignment to a liquid-crystal material in contact therewith as well as methods for configuring a liquid crystal material within a cell having a relief structure alignment layer by applying at least one of an electric field and a magnetic field and phoretic displays comprising at least on relief structure alignment layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides for the integration of drug dispersion methods into a drug or medicine delivery system. The drug dispersion methods used include shear (e.g., air across a drug, with or without a gas assist), capillary flow or a venturi effect, mechanical means such as spinning, vibration, or impaction, and turbulence (e.g., using mesh screens, or restrictions in the air path). These methods of drug dispersion allow for all of the drug in the system to be released, allowing control of the dosage size. These methods also provide for drug metering, fluidization, entrainment, deaggragation and deagglomeration. The present invention also provides for the integration of a drug sealing system into the device. The drug sealing system provides a way of blocking the migration of drug from one area of the package to another.

Abstract: A wheel end or other assembly for facilitating rotation about an axis includes a tubular housing, a spindle that extends into the housing, and a double row antifriction bearing between the housing and spindle. The bearing includes at least one separate inner race that fits over the spindle, with the axial position of that race determining the setting for the bearing. Preferably, a spacer fits around the spindle between the inner race and a backing element. The assembly is unitized by deforming the end of the spindle outwardly against the end of the separate inner race with the deformation being sufficient to drive the inner race toward the backing element and collapse the spacer, if present. The deformation of the end of the spindle continues until bearing produces a torque that reflects a desired preload in the bearing.

Abstract: A heating element of a printhead has a conductive layer deposited over a substrate, and a resistive layer deposited over and in electrical contact with the conductive layer.