Abstract: This invention relates to temperature control of hot beverages served in mugs/cups. It is particularly well suited for ensuring that temperatures of hot drinks can be maintained in an optimum/preferred range for long periods of time. It can also be used for heating and/or temperature control of other food items such as soups and gravy, as well as fluids/suspensions/slurries in various consumer, commercial and industrial applications. The invention achieves this by utilizing one or more compact heating blocks that comprises an electrical energy storage module with electric heating, power receiving and recharging circuits that are encapsulated together to permit total immersion in a hot drink. During use, these are be added to a drink to maintain it at a high temperature in a manner similar to ice-cubes that are used with cold drinks. A separate charger is then used to charge/recharge the heating block(s) in a non-contact manner after each use.

Abstract: A rotating heat pipe is used for temperature control of electric motors and generators and other rotating heat generating assemblies to ensure their proper operation. The heat pipe is integral with the shaft, and unlike conventional devices, incorporates a solid-liquid phase change material as the heat transfer/transport material. In addition, it comprises a scraped surface heat exchange mechanism at the heat dissipation region to allow for high cooling rates as required. This scraped surface mechanism is preferentially driven by a magnetic coupling to eliminate issues related to leaks of the heat transfer material.

Abstract: This invention relates to temperature control of hot beverages served in mugs/cups. It is particularly well suited for ensuring that temperatures of hot drinks can be maintained in an optimum/preferred range for long periods of time. It can also be used for heating and/or temperature control of other food items such as soups and gravy, as well as fluids/suspensions/slurries in various consumer, commercial and industrial applications. The invention achieves this by utilizing one or more compact heating blocks that comprises an electrical energy storage module with electric heating, power receiving and recharging circuits that are encapsulated together to permit total immersion in a hot drink. During use, these are be added to a drink to maintain it at a high temperature in a manner similar to ice-cubes that are used with cold drinks. A separate charger is then used to charge/recharge the heating block(s) in a non-contact manner after each use.

Abstract: This invention relates to temperature control of rotating shafts or assemblies to ensure proper operation and high reliability. Though it is particularly well suited for cooling high power, compact motors used in automotive applications, it can also be used to dissipate heat efficiently from other rotating assemblies to ensure that their temperatures remain within acceptable limits. The invention achieves this by utilizing a rotating heat pipe that incorporates a solid-liquid phase change material as the heat transfer/transport material. In addition, it comprises a scraped surface heat exchange mechanism at the heat dissipation region to allow for high cooling rates as required.

Abstract: A fan with an integrated cooler is disclosed. Unlike conventional air-conditioners, the device is compact and lightweight, and can be used both indoors and outdoors without the need to enclose or otherwise control the user environment from thermal considerations.

Abstract: A solar powered pump that maximizes available energy usage under variable insolation conditions is disclosed. It also permits the integration of parameters such as minimum flow control, set point operation, etc., without the use of additional sensors, thereby reducing the overall cost of the system. It comprises a solar array or other intermittent power source, a motor drive system that provides the power to an electric motor through a variable output power module and a flow loop comprising a pump coupled to the motor, valves and one or more sensors for flow control. The variable output power module uses data from at least one of the sensors to maximize power utilization by maximizing the flow rate in the fluid circuit/loop.

Abstract: A fan with an integrated cooler is disclosed. Unlike conventional air-conditioners, the device is compact and lightweight, and can be used both indoors and outdoors without the need to enclose or otherwise control the user environment from thermal considerations.

Abstract: A solar powered pump that maximizes available energy usage under variable insolation conditions is disclosed. It also permits the integration of parameters such as minimum flow control, set point operation, etc., without the use of additional sensors, thereby reducing the overall cost of the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to connectors for uses where an indicator/alarm must be activated if the axial force rises above a predetermined value. It can be used in applications where excessive forces on tubings/connectors are not acceptable, for example, in tubes/couplings in fluids, and in electronic/electric, optical and other systems where a strain-relief cannot be employed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to connectors for uses where an indicator/alarm must be activated if the axial force rises above a predetermined value. It can be used in applications where excessive forces on tubings/connectors are not acceptable, for example, in tubes/couplings in fluids, and in electronic/electric, optical and other systems where a strain-relief cannot be employed.

Abstract: A luer slip connector assembly where the connector must disengage if the axial force on two connected tubes rises above a predetermined value, while simultaneously activating an automatic alarm indicating the disengagement, is disclosed. It can also be used in other applications incorporating “slip” connectors, for example, couplings in fluids, electronic/electric, optical and other systems.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the privacy of individuals who may be tracked while visiting different sites on the Internet using conventional browsers is disclosed. The method is based on randomizing the information collected in cookies that are used for tracking by different websites.

Abstract: A a high power luminaire of modular design that is configured such that the thermal management system is integral to its structure. Thus, the basic configuration of the luminaire consists of the LED array attached to the integrated cooling system. Other components and modules that are attached/added to the basic structure include the power/drive module as well as heat transfer enhancement features, air-blowing means, light management components/assemblies and electrical/mechanical fixtures.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the privacy of individuals who may be tracked while visiting different sites on the Internet using conventional browsers is disclosed. The method is based on randomizing the information collected in cookies that are used for tracking by different websites.

Abstract: A thermal-electrical assembly (200) provides with improved heat sinking, electrical shielding and electrical grounding. The thermal-electrical assembly is configured using a shield (202) having a windowed aperture (204), a pliable frame (206) formed of thermally and electrically conductive material having contours (210) that fit within and are retained by the windowed aperture, and a thermal insert (208) formed to fit within the pliable frame. The combination of pliable frame 206 and thermal insert (208) close off the shield (202) while providing contact areas for dissipating heat from heat generating circuitry or components. Communication devices, such as portable radios having tight space constraints, can incorporate the thermal-electrical assembly (200) to minimize electrical emissions while maximizing heat dissipation.

Abstract: A thermal-electrical assembly (200) provides with improved heat sinking, electrical shielding and electrical grounding. The thermal-electrical assembly is configured using a shield (202) having a windowed aperture (204), a pliable frame (206) formed of thermally and electrically conductive material having contours (210) that fit within and are retained by the windowed aperture, and a thermal insert (208) formed to fit within the pliable frame. The combination of pliable frame 206 and thermal insert (208) close off the shield (202) while providing contact areas for dissipating heat from heat generating circuitry or components. Communication devices, such as portable radios having tight space constraints, can incorporate the thermal-electrical assembly (200) to minimize electrical emissions while maximizing heat dissipation.

Abstract: A heat transfer apparatus includes a heat source having a heat source maximum operating temperature; and a heat sink comprising a closed chamber having a chamber first end wall, a chamber second end wall and a circumferential chamber side wall interconnecting said chamber first end wall and said chamber second end wall, said walls defining a chamber interior space, at least one of said chamber first end wall and said chamber second end wall being a heat transfer wall, a heat transfer material retained within said chamber, and at least one impeller having an axis of impeller rotation and an impeller radius mounted within said chamber adjacent to said heat source to rotate about the axis of impeller rotation for moving the heat transfer material over said heat transfer wall and propelling said heat transfer material to a location thermally remote from said heat source for heat dissipation, wherein said chamber interior space extends perpendicular to the axis of impeller rotation a radial thermal spacing distanc

Abstract: A heat sink apparatus for gathering and dissipating heat from a heat source having a heat source housing includes an impeller chamber having a chamber interior containing a heat transfer fluid and comprising a heat transfer wall for transferring heat from the heat source into the chamber; a heat transfer fluid within the chamber; a fluid circulation path including the chamber interior; a fluid propelling mechanism for propelling the fluid through the circulation path and across the heat transfer wall so that the fluid absorbs heat at the heat transfer wall and flows to a heat discharge region remote from the heat transfer wall where the heat is dissipated into the surrounding environment; where the fluid propelling mechanism includes a mechanical fluid driving structure including blades within the chamber rotatably secured to the apparatus with a blade mounting structure to move adjacent to and along the heat transfer wall and within the flow layer of the fluid adjacent to the heat transfer wall to mechanical