Abstract: An electrical device comprising a ribbed molded body housing an electrical component is provided. The ribbed molded body includes at least one surface or portion having a plurality of ribs along at least a portion of the surface. The electrical component may be a passive or active electrical component. The electrical component may be connected to a lead frame and molded into the ribbed molded body.

Abstract: An electrical device comprising a ribbed molded body housing an electrical component is provided. The ribbed molded body includes at least one surface or portion having a plurality of ribs along at least a portion of the surface. The electrical component may be a passive or active electrical component. The electrical component may be connected to a lead frame and molded into the ribbed molded body.

Abstract: A portable splint assembly for fixation to a limb. The splint assembly comprises at least one elongated member having first and second fee ends; and at least one fastener which enables fastening of the splint to a limb. The at least one elongated member has a long axis along its longitudinal extent extending between the free ends and at least one transverse shorter axis. The elongated member is resiliently deformable to allow folding and/or or rolling about at least one said axes. The least one elongated member moves between a first state in which the elongated member is completely folded and/or rolled up and a second state in which the at least one elongated member is unfolded and/or unrolled to enable working engagement with a limb.

Abstract: An electrical device comprising a ribbed molded body housing an electrical component is provided. The ribbed molded body includes at least one surface or portion having a plurality of ribs along at least a portion of the surface. The electrical component may be a passive or active electrical component. The electrical component may be connected to a lead frame and molded into the ribbed molded body.

Abstract: Systems and methods for searching for information within social networks are described. In some examples embodiments, a search assist system receives a query, such as a partial query, identifies two or more categories of data that include information satisfying the query, ranks the identified categories of data based on various selection criteria, and presents suggested search terms based on the rankings.

Abstract: A system and method for interleaving primary and private messages includes establishing, with a processor, a primary conversation among a primary group of users, receiving a command from at least one of the users to establish a private group including some but not all of the users of the primary group, establishing, with the processor, the private conversation among the private group, and causing a user interface to display the private conversation only to the private group, the private conversation being interleaved on the user interface with the primary conversation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for searching for information within social networks are described. In some examples embodiments, a search assist system receives a query, such as a partial query, identifies two or more categories of data that include information satisfying the query, ranks the identified categories of data based on various selection criteria, and presents suggested search terms based on the rankings.

Abstract: Systems and methods for searching for information within social networks are described. In some examples embodiments, a search assist system receives a query, such as a partial query, identifies two or more categories of data that include information satisfying the query, ranks the identified categories of data based on various selection criteria, and presents suggested search terms based on the rankings.

Abstract: A system and method to smoothly limit the top speed of the generator motor at which power is provided. The system according to this invention consists primarily of an engine, which supplies mechanical power to a switched reluctance motor with position sensing capability, which delivers electrical power to an inverter. The inverter contains a digital signal processor (DSP) controller to control the delivery of electrical power to the battery in the generation mode. Signal information regarding motor speed and current is delivered from the switched reluctance motor with position sensing capability to the DSP controller and signal information regarding current and voltage is delivered from the battery to the DSP controller. In the preferred embodiment, the switched reluctance machine will have position sensing capability to monitor the position of the rotor in relation to the stator, and sensors to monitor the phase currents and bus current.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system of head and spine protection conceptually different from, and superior to, the traditional free-floating helmet concept, for use in high impact physical activities, such as such as football, hockey, lacrosse, motorcycling, downhill skiing, bobsledding/luge, cycling, snowmobiling, race car driving, factory/construction activities, firefighting, skydiving, and training/battlefield activities by the military and law enforcement officers. The head dome and connection system provides a clear or tinted, impact-proof, projectile-proof bubble over the head and neck, which is secured firmly to the wearer's shoulders and torso via a connection system of straps to a harness, or to the waistline/upper thighs. The head is protected from impact against the inside of the dome by a cushioned cap, secured in place with a chin strap.