Abstract: In a dipole antenna, a capacitive coupling element is introduced in the form of a conductive strip and is placed in parallel with the dipole conductive strip of the dipole arm. To that end, the conductive strip of the capacitive element is formed on a first copper layer of the PCB in parallel to an extended conductive strip of a dipole arm, that is also disposed on the first copper layer of the PCB. The conductive strip of the capacitive element extends horizontally from the center of the dipole arm in an equal distant on each side. A capacitive plate is placed on the second copper layer of the PCB on the opposite side of the first copper layer and is coupled to the conductive strip of the capacitive element via a plated through hole. The capacitive plate placed on the second copper layer extends downwardly so that a portion of it overlaps with the dipole conductive strip located on the first copper layer forming the capacitance coupling element.

Abstract: An article includes a unit dose packet of a concentrated cleaning composition for cleaning laundry. The concentrated cleaning composition comprising a nonionic surfactant, fatty acid methyl ester sulfonate, fatty acid soap, one or a plurality of enzymes, and a solvent system. The cleaning composition is compatible with polyvinyl alcohol film. The unit dose packet includes the concentrated laundry cleaning composition disposed in a single chamber, dual chamber, or multi-chamber unit dose packet having a total weight of the concentrated cleaning composition of from 15 grams to 30 grams.

Abstract: A controlled release pharmaceutical composition for eye injection for ophthalmic care. The composition comprises at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient and at least one biocompatible polymer and at least one biocompatible solvent. The composition, which is capable of forming an in-situ implant composition, comprises an injectable solution, suspension, emulsion or dispersion. The formulation can be injected through a needle that is suitable in size for an eye injection. The present compositions can be used for treatment of ophthalmic conditions, including glaucoma, dry and wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye syndrome, and uveitis.

Abstract: A multi-compartment walk-in bathtub is disclosed that allows for a first compartment of the walk-in bathtub to be filled with a quantity of water while a second compartment of the walk-in bathtub allows the user to enter the bathtub. A first movable gate contains a volume of water in the first compartment while the second compartment is in an unfilled condition. A second movable gate is operable to open and close an entry sidewall of the bathtub, allowing the user to enter the second compartment. The second movable gate is then moved to a closed position. When the second movable gate is in the closed condition, the first movable gate may be moved to an open condition to release the volume of water and fill the walk-in bathtub to a filled condition. A seat may be provided that is selectively elevated and lowered by drive mechanism.

Abstract: Described herein are examples of a system, composed of a unique combination and/or customization of subsystems, components and methods of measuring detecting, isolating, and analyzing continuous and intermittent electromechanical failures in vehicle electronics interconnections equipment by applying relevant environmental forces to replicate operational stressors on electronics interconnection equipment to rigorously and exhaustively reproduce failures as if in operational use so that they may be identified, located, and repaired. As environmental stressors are applied, testing failure data is produced by measuring variances of expected voltages across conductive paths, with or without components, of the electromechanical equipment. The system produces comprehensive analyses, reports on all failure indications supported by heuristics, and statistics and applies machine learning techniques of each failure of each serial numbered UUT over time to improve the operational reliability of systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to powder coating compositions suitable for low temperature powder coating crosslinking typically at curing temperature is between 75 and 140° C. which can be used for powder coating temperature-sensitive substrates like MDF, wood, plastic or temperature sensitive metal alloys.

Abstract: An apparatus powered by batteries may include a first processor and a second processor. The first processor may consume more electrical power than the second processor. The second processor acquires data from one or more sensors. At a predetermined time or other trigger, the second processor activates the first processor that is then used to send the acquired data to an external device. For example, items are stowed on the apparatus that includes weight sensors. The second processor awakens hourly, acquires weight data indicative of the weight of items stowed on the apparatus, and returns to a sleep mode. After 24 hours of acquiring weight data, the second processor activates the first processor to send the accumulated weight data to an external device, such as a server, using a network interface. Power consumption is substantially reduced, allowing the apparatus to operate without external power for extended periods of times.

Abstract: A controlled release pharmaceutical composition for eye injection for ophthalmic care. The composition comprises at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient and at least one biocompatible polymer and at least one biocompatible solvent. The composition, which is capable of forming an in-situ implant composition, comprises an injectable solution, suspension, emulsion or dispersion. The formulation can be injected through a needle that is suitable in size for an eye injection. The present compositions can be used for treatment of ophthalmic conditions, including glaucoma, dry and wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye syndrome, and uveitis.

Abstract: The invention relates to powder coating compositions suitable for low temperature powder coating crosslinking typically at curing temperature is between 75 and 140° C. which can be used for powder coating temperature-sensitive substrates like MDF, wood, plastic or temperature sensitive metal alloys.

Abstract: A first device is configured to establish a connection over a short-range communication link with a second device. The first device may transition to a sleep state, terminate (i) a paging operation and a page scanning operation associated with a paging protocol and (ii) an advertisement scanning operation associated with an advertisement protocol and perform an advertisement broadcast operation associated with the advertisement protocol, the advertisement broadcast operation generating an advertisement to be broadcast at a first interval, wherein the first interval is greater than a second interval for performing advertisement broadcast operations in an active state.

Abstract: A system for electrode dressing including a cutter with a rim and a center land supported on the rim by a number of flutes defining openings between the flutes. The flutes and the center land define a cutting profile of the cutter. The cutter is configured to rotate about an axis passing through the center land. Cutting edges are disposed on the flutes and are made of a first material having a Vickers hardness (HV) of at least 850 HV, overlaid by a second material having a Vickers hardness of at least 3200 HV. The cutter profile comprises a face cutting profile extending radially outward from the axis that is disposed at an angle of less than six-degrees relative to a radial normal of the cutter.

Abstract: A first device is configured to establish a connection over a short-range communication link with a second device. The first device may transition to a sleep state, terminate (i) a paging operation and a page scanning operation associated with a paging protocol and (ii) an advertisement scanning operation associated with an advertisement protocol and perform an advertisement broadcast operation associated with the advertisement protocol, the advertisement broadcast operation generating an advertisement to be broadcast at a first interval, wherein the first interval is greater than a second interval for performing advertisement broadcast operations in an active state.

Abstract: An antenna producing a quasi-omni radiation pattern. The antenna includes at least three main panels, each having a plurality of radiating elements thereon, disposed in one or more columns of elements. The main panels are disposed in a substantially circular arrangement to generate the quasi-omni radiation pattern. At least one null filling panel is disposed between every two consecutive main panels of the at least three main panels, directed towards a null in the quasi-omni radiation pattern between the two consecutive main panels. The null filling panel has at least a single column of elements that radiate a null filling signal that is substantially the same signal as a signal from elements from the two adjacent main panels.

Abstract: A multi-compartment walk-in bathtub is disclosed that allows for a first compartment of the walk-in bathtub to be filled with a quantity of water while a second compartment of the walk-in bathtub allows the user to enter the bathtub. A first movable gate contains a volume of water in the first compartment while the second compartment is in an unfilled condition. A second movable gate is operable to open and close an entry sidewall of the bathtub, allowing the user to enter the second compartment. The second movable gate is then moved to a closed position. When the second movable gate is in the closed condition, the first movable gate may be moved to an open condition to release the volume of water and fill the walk-in bathtub to a filled condition. A seat may be provided that is selectively elevated and lowered by drive mechanism.

Abstract: A technique provides a modular sensing device having multiple separable modules attached end to end. The modules are selectable based on mission requirements, with different modules and combinations thereof selected for different mission types and/or requirements.

Abstract: A puncture site patch includes: an elastomeric, self-sealing membrane with an exterior face and interior face; a spacer including an outer face and inner face, where the outer face of the spacer is coupled to the interior face of the membrane, and where the spacer further includes an aperture forming a cavity defined by the interior face of the membrane, spacer, and skin when applied to a user; an adhesive film that can adhere to skin, the adhesive film on the inner face of the spacer; at least one elongated tab that can move between a first position and a second position; where when in the first position the at least one elongated tab extends outward from a periphery of the spacer; and where when in the second position the puncture site patch is folded so that the aperture is sealed closed by the at least one elongated tab.

Abstract: One variation of a method for manipulating virtual objects within a virtual environment includes: determining a first position of a touch sensor within real space; based on the first position of the touch sensor within real space, bounding a virtual surface of a virtual object within the virtual environment tractable through inputs across the touch sensor; generating a first force vector comprising a magnitude related to a force magnitude of a first input on the touch sensor surface and a direction related to an orientation of the touch sensor within real space; locating an origin of the first force vector within the virtual environment based on a first location of the first input on the touch sensor surface and the first position of the touch sensor within real space; and manipulating the virtual surface of the virtual object within the virtual environment according to the first force vector.

Abstract: A multi-compartment walk-in bathtub is disclosed that allows for a first compartment of the walk-in bathtub to be filled with a quantity of water while a second compartment of the walk-in bathtub allows the user to enter the bathtub. A first movable gate contains a volume of water in the first compartment while the second compartment is in an unfilled condition. A second movable gate is operable to open and close an entry sidewall of the bathtub, allowing the user to enter the second compartment. The second movable gate is then moved to a closed position. When the second movable gate is in the closed condition, the first movable gate may be moved to an open condition to release the volume of water and fill the walk-in bathtub to a filled condition. A seat may be provided that is selectively elevated and lowered by drive mechanism.