Abstract: A thermal ground plane is disclosed that may comprise a first casing and a second casing. The outer periphery of the first casing and the outer periphery of the second casing may be bonded to each other with a hermetic seal and to create an internal cavity. A first wick may be bonded with the first casing. A second wick may be disposed within the internal cavity. The second wick may be bonded with the second casing. The liquid feed structure may be disposed between the first wick and the second wick. The liquid feed structure may allow liquid transport between the first wick and the second wick. The liquid feed structure may comprise a plurality of individual feed strips. A working fluid may be disposed within the internal cavity. The second casing, for example, may be shared with a cold plate or a heat sink.

Abstract: A terminal assembly includes an insulative body having a terminal cavity formed within; a first terminal disposed within the terminal cavity; and a second terminal having an interface configured to connect with the first terminal within the terminal cavity. The insulative body defines an opening extending from an outer surface of the insulative body to the terminal cavity. The opening is sized, shaped, and arranged to provide visual access to verify a connection between the first and second terminals. Several methods of assembling such a terminal assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: A wiring harness installation assembly includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes a first arm and a second arm. The first arm has a first rotation feature. The second arm has a set of first ribs. The second member includes a third arm and a fourth arm. The third arm has a second rotation feature rotatably coupled to the first rotation feature. The fourth arm is configured to flex between a first position and a second position. The fourth arm has a set of second ribs configured to engage the set of first ribs to inhibit rotation of the first member relative to the second member when the fourth arm is in the first position. The first rotation feature is configured to rotate relative to the second rotation feature when the fourth arm is in the second position.

Abstract: An end cap for a wiring harness installation sleeve includes a base, a first portion, and a second portion. The base is disposed around a central axis and includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first portion extends from the first end and is disposed about the central axis. The first portion includes an outer surface. The second portion extends from the first end and is disposed about the central axis. The second portion includes an inner surface. The inner surface and the outer surface define a gap configured to receive the wiring harness installation sleeve.

Abstract: A wiring harness installation assembly includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes a locking tab. The second member includes an upper surface and a side surface. The side surface extends from the upper surface. The upper surface and the side surface define an aperture. The aperture includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is formed in the side surface. The second portion is formed in the upper surface. The first portion is configured to receive the locking tab. The second portion is configured to receive a tool operable to engage the locking tab.

Abstract: A seal assembly includes a first retainer and a second retainer. The first retainer includes a first base having a first inner surface defining a first aperture and a protrusion extending from the first inner surface. The second retainer is configured for removable connection with the first retainer and includes a second base having an outer surface, a second inner surface opposite the outer surface, and an end surface extending between the outer surface and the second inner surface. The second inner surface defines a second aperture. The end surface defines an opening configured to receive the protrusion. The outer surface defines a groove in communication with the opening and configured to translatably-receive the protrusion upon rotation of the second retainer relative to the first retainer.

Abstract: A thermal ground plane is disclosed that includes one or more flattened or flattened and deformed mesh disposed within a cavity formed between a top casing and bottom casing. The flattened and deformed mesh, for example, may be created by compressing or flattening mesh such that the pores in the mesh are at least three times smaller than the pores in the mesh prior to flattening. The deformation can be formed to create a plurality of out of plane pillars in the mesh.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device designed for the efficient handling and organization of elongated conductors. The device includes a pallet specifically configured for winding an elongated conductor around it, ensuring orderly storage and transport. Connector retaining features are incorporated to secure terminating connectors of the conductor at predetermined locations on the pallet's surface, facilitating easy removal by a robotic device. Additionally, the device is equipped with manipulation features that enable a robotic device to effectively manipulate the pallet, enhancing automation in processes involving the handling of elongated conductors. This configuration allows for streamlined operations in environments where robotic devices are employed for tasks such as assembly, storage, or transportation of conductors.

Abstract: Example methods, compositions and structures are presented whereby sub-10-nm-thick strain-relieving Si1-xGex layers can be realized by Ge ion implantation, into, and selective oxidation of, Si(111) wafers. The resulting Ge-rich layers are fully strain relaxed via a network of misfit dislocations at the Si/Si1-xGe, interface, which do not propagate through the Si1-xGex film. The dislocation network has been found to coincide with a periodic variation in the composition at the Si/Si1-xGex interface and is believed to result from the defect-medicated diffusion of Si atoms from the Si substrate through the Si1-xGex layer to the above SiO2 layer. The epitaxial growth of GaAs on such ultra-thin substrates is demonstrated, presenting a promising approach for solving the long-standing challenge of local, monolithic integration of III-V optoelectronics on the Si platform.

Abstract: A staging system for robotically engaging a connector to facilitate assembly of the connector in a vehicle includes a substrate and an installation subassembly. The installation subassembly is configured to be removably-coupled to the substrate to facilitate robotic engagement of the connector. The installation subassembly includes a primary component and a secondary component adjustably-coupled to the primary component.

Abstract: A connector assembly system includes a first connector, a second connector, and a sensor system. The first connector has a feature. The second connector is configured to mate with the first connector and has a window. The sensor system is configured to capture a characteristic of the feature through the window, compare a value of the characteristic to a predetermined value of the characteristic, and determine a status of the first connector relative to the second connector based on the comparison of the value of the characteristic to the predetermined value.

Abstract: A bone graft delivery system can include an elongate tube and a handle having a trigger and a ratcheting mechanism. The trigger is actuated to deliver bone graft material through the tube. The bone graft delivery system can further include a distal tip at a distal end of the tube. The tip has one or more openings to deliver the bone graft material to a desired location and includes a surface suitable to act as a rasp for decorticating bone. A method for delivering bone graft material to a desired surgical location includes providing a bone graft delivery device, positioning the device adjacent the surgical location, decorticating bone, and delivering bone graft material to the surgical location.

Abstract: A tube-in-tube heat pipe is disclosed. A tube-in-tube heat pipe can include an outer tube having a cylindrical shape that extends from a first end to a second end and having an outer tube chamber. The outer tube can be sealed at the first and the second end. The tube-in-tube heat pipe can also include an inner tube having a cylindrical shape and disposed within the outer tube. The inner tube comprising a porous material surrounding an inner volume. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube chamber.

Abstract: A bone graft delivery system can include an elongate tube and a handle having a trigger and a ratcheting mechanism. The trigger is actuated to deliver bone graft material through the tube. The bone graft delivery system can further include a distal tip at a distal end of the tube. The tip has one or more openings to deliver the bone graft material to a desired location and includes a surface suitable to act as a rasp for decorticating bone. A method for delivering bone graft material to a desired surgical location includes providing a bone graft delivery device, positioning the device adjacent the surgical location, decorticating bone, and delivering bone graft material to the surgical location.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a thermal ground plane comprising a first casing layer and a second casing layer where the outer periphery of the first casing layer and the outer periphery of the second casing layer are bonded to each other. The thermal ground plane including a working fluid disposed within the first casing layer and the second casing layer. The thermal ground plane may also include a permeable wick disposed between the first casing layer and the second casing layer; and a deformed mesh disposed between the first casing layer and the permeable wick, the deformed mesh comprising a mesh with deformed mesh portions that form vapor channels and nondeformed mesh portions that form liquid channels.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a thermal ground plane comprising a first casing layer and a second casing layer where the outer periphery of the first casing layer and the outer periphery of the second casing layer are bonded to each other. The thermal ground plane including a working fluid disposed within the first casing layer and the second casing layer. The thermal ground plane may also include a permeable wick disposed between the first casing layer and the second casing layer; and a deformed mesh disposed between the first casing layer and the permeable wick, the deformed mesh comprising a mesh with deformed mesh portions that form vapor channels and nondeformed mesh portions that form liquid channels.

Abstract: Three-dimensional meshes and three-dimensional casings for thermal ground planes are disclosed. These three-dimensional meshes and three-dimensional casings can create a vapor core that has structural resiliency positive or negative pressure differential between the vapor space and external conditions. A thermal ground plane is disclosed that includes a first casing that is substantially planar and a second casing. The outer periphery of the first casing and the outer periphery of the second casing are bonded together to form a hermetic seal. The second casing may be deformed to create a vapor support structure within the thermal ground plane that includes a plurality of deformed portions (or rough pillars). A working fluid may be disposed within the first casing and the second casing. Permeable wicks may also be disposed on an inner surface of the first casing and/or the second casing for liquid transport that is disposed between the first casing and the second casing.

Abstract: A terminal assembly includes an insulative body having a terminal cavity formed within; a first terminal disposed within the terminal cavity; and a second terminal having an interface configured to connect with the first terminal within the terminal cavity. The insulative body defines an opening extending from an outer surface of the insulative body to the terminal cavity. The opening is sized, shaped, and arranged to provide visual access to verify a connection between the first and second terminals. Several methods of assembling such a terminal assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sporting equipment storage sling includes a horizontal tubular housing having an open first end opposite an open second end. An adjustable strap is affixed to the horizontal tubular housing at each of the first and second ends. A plurality of fasteners are disposed along a length of the horizontal tubular housing opposite the adjustable strap. The plurality of fasteners are removably securing sporting equipment to the horizontal tubular housing, such that the user easily transports dry sporting equipment between uses. In some embodiments, a bag is affixed to the horizontal tubular housing and the bag includes an opening through an upper end thereof. The sporting equipment storage sling also includes a rubber cone shaped with a hole in its middle and slit down its side to open and wrap around a lacrosse stick.

Abstract: A bone graft delivery system can include an elongate tube and a handle having a trigger and a ratcheting mechanism. The trigger is actuated to deliver bone graft material through the tube. The bone graft delivery system can further include a distal tip at a distal end of the tube. The tip has one or more openings to deliver the bone graft material to a desired location and includes a surface suitable to act as a rasp for decorticating bone. A method for delivering bone graft material to a desired surgical location includes providing a bone graft delivery device, positioning the device adjacent the surgical location, decorticating bone, and delivering bone graft material to the surgical location.