Abstract: An exemplary method and system are disclosed for a fully implantable soft-membrane electronic system that can provide the continuous monitoring of real-time or semi real-time measurements of strain and/or other mechanical properties, via electrical measurements such as capacitance, over an inductive coupling between the measurement system and the implanted device.

Abstract: A wireless hemodynamic sensor system is provided comprising a stent and a sensor member. The stent can have an outer perimeter defining an interior volume. The sensor member can be positioned along the outer perimeter. The sensor member can comprise a first sensor positioned proximate a first end of the stent and a second sensor positioned proximate a second end of the stent. The sensor system can be configured to simultaneously measure one or more of blood pressure, pulse rate, and blood flow rate of blood passing through the interior volume.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an implantable cerebral sensor, comprising: an insulator layer; a first electrode disposed on the first insulator: a dielectric layer disposed on the first electrode; and a second electrode disposed on the dielectric layer, the second electrode being electrically separated from the first electrode by the dielectric layer. The first electrode and the second electrode can comprise a conductor, and the insulator layer and the dielectric layer can comprise a polymer. The sensor can be configured to sense a condition in a blood vessel and generate a wireless signal indicative of the sensed condition. Also disclosed herein are systems using the disclosed implantable cerebral sensors and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: An optical grade injection molded lens and process for forming including injection molding a liquid silicone polymer material into a mold configuration to form a base component of the lens and incorporating a phosphorescent composition into the liquid silicone polymer. The phosphorescent composition occurs in either a single or multiple injection molding steps of the liquid silicone polymer. Additional injection molding steps provide for forming a decorative feature into the lens, as well as forming a colorized ring from a further injection molding of a liquid silicone polymer. The silicone optical lens is produced according to the process of the present invention is integrated into a lamp assembly including a housing and one or more illuminating elements which, upon being deactivated, provides the desired long term afterglow effect.

Abstract: A vehicle mounted pedestrian communication lamp including a housing defining an inner package space for receiving a main illuminating component and at least one secondary component for providing variable depictions based upon a processor input to the secondary element. The secondary element further includes at least one individual matrix display containing a plurality of illuminating elements. The illuminating elements each further include any of LED, TFFL, transparent LCD or OLED displays. The individual matrix display further includes either of a rigid or flexible display. The flexible display may also include a thin film transistor (TFT) display. Other features includes a pair of secondary illuminating components provided on either side of the main illuminating component. The main illuminating component can also be provided as a fog lamp. The processor communicates with an external input via any of Bluetooth or Near Field Communication protocols.

Abstract: A reduced length ecology tab is provided for a can end. The can end includes an end panel and a rivet affixing the tab to the end panel. The tab includes a body having first and second opposing ends, and a length measured by the distance between the first end and the second end. A nose portion is disposed at or about the first end, and a lift portion is disposed at or about the second end. The length of the tab is less than 0.985 inch.

Abstract: An adaptable device for tensioning safety cable to a predetermined tension limit, crimping a ferule onto the cable, cutting the excess cable and ejecting the device from the crimped ferrule-cable assembly. The device compromises a tool body, a cable tensioner and an elongated nose. The cable tensioner comprises a handle for applying tension to a cable inserted into the tension gripper mechanism and a one-way clutch to prohibit movement in a direction which would unwind the cable or lessen the tension applied. The elongated nose has a ferrule receiving aperture for receiving a ferrule and passing the safety cable there through. A plunger is reciprocally operative in the nose piece to crimp the ferrule onto the cable, cut the excess cable and eject the device from the crimped ferrule-cable assembly. The Plunger is actuated either manually or by means of an attached power assisted tool. The elongated nose piece is removable so it can be interfaced with different tool bodies.

Abstract: An adaptable device for tensioning safety cable to a predetermined tension limit, crimping a ferule onto the cable, cutting the excess cable and ejecting the device from the crimped ferrule-cable assembly. The device compromises a tool body, a cable tensioner and an elongated nose. The cable tensioner comprises a handle for applying tension to a cable inserted into the tension gripper mechanism and a one-way clutch to prohibit movement in a direction which would unwind the cable or lessen the tension applied. The elongated nose has a ferrule receiving aperture for receiving a ferrule and passing the safety cable there through. A plunger is reciprocally operative in the nose piece to crimp the ferrule onto the cable, cut the excess cable and eject the device from the crimped ferrule-cable assembly. The Plunger is actuated either manually or by means of an attached power assisted tool. The elongated nose piece is removable so it can be interfaced with different tool bodies.

Abstract: A retractable awning having a roller, a flexible canopy having one end secured to the roller and rollable onto the roller, and a motor operable to rotate the roller to roll the flexible canopy onto or off the roller. Top and bottom mounting arms extend from a support arm for the roller, with the bottom arm being articulated, and with an extensible strut pivotally connected to and extending between each top and bottom mounting arm.

Abstract: A retractable awning having a roller, a flexible canopy having one end secured to the roller and rollable onto the roller, and a motor operable to rotate the roller to roll the flexible canopy onto or off the roller. Top and bottom mounting arms extend from a support arm for the roller, with the bottom arm being articulated, and with an extensible strut pivotally connected to and extending between each top and bottom mounting arm.

Abstract: A system and method for an automated improvised explosive device training is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the system utilizes an IED mock-up that embeds a processor and wireless modem. A separate processor and wireless modem is embedded in a trainee unit. A wireless network interface is provided, allowing for communication between the IED and trainee processors. Upon a simulated detonation, the IED processor queries each trainee unit for their current position using a wireless local area network message. The IED processor is configured to determine distance differentiation and casualty assessment data based on received signal strength of exchanged wireless messages or GPS coordinates. The trainee processor is configured to automatically signal casualty status to the trainee based on casualty assessment data.

Abstract: A system and method for an automated improvised explosive device training is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the system utilizes an IED mock-up that embeds a processor and wireless modem. A separate processor and wireless modem is embedded in a trainee unit. A wireless network interface is provided, allowing for communication between the IED and trainee processors. Upon a simulated detonation, the IED processor queries each trainee unit for their current position using a wireless local area network message. The IED processor is configured to determine distance differentiation and casualty assessment data based on received signal strength of exchanged wireless messages or GPS coordinates. The trainee processor is configured to automatically signal casualty status to the trainee based on casualty assessment data.

Abstract: A packaged glass sealant product, is formed of a sealant composition having a processing temperature in the range of from greater than 70° C. up to 220° C. and a skin of thermoplastic polymeric material around said sealant composition. The skin constitutes no more than 10 wt % of the total weight of said product, and said polymeric material has a minimum film forming temperature of at least 50° C. and a softening point which is lower than the processing temperature for application of said sealant composition by a difference of more than 10° C. The product alleviates the necessity of disposing of non-recyclable, silicone coated packaging by environmentally unfriendly methods in particular land-fill.