Abstract: A fluid delivery device that may be used in any orientation is presented. The device includes a container, a first fluid in the container space, an inlet opening attached to a bladder, and an outlet opening. A second fluid enters the container through the inlet opening. The bladder, which receives the second fluid as it enters the container, expands with the amount of second fluid that is received. As more of the second fluid is received and the bladder expands, the first fluid is pushed out of the container through the outlet opening. The device may be used as a tire repair system, for example by coupling the inlet opening to an air compressor and coupling the outlet tube to a tire. The first fluid that's in the container space would be a sealant composition in this case. Different embodiments of the bladder are possible depending on the application.

Abstract: A combined electrical switch and pneumatic valve device is provided in which the device controls the electrical switch and pneumatic valve simultaneously. In an exemplary embodiment, the device is used for a tire repair system.

Abstract: A tire sealant and air dispenser apparatus with sealing mechanism is provided in which ball seals are used. Each ball seal has a tube with an optional seat and a ball captured in the tube.

Abstract: A fluid delivery device that may be used in any orientation is presented. The device includes a container, a first fluid in the container space, an inlet opening attached to a bladder, and an outlet opening. A second fluid enters the container through the inlet opening. The bladder, which receives the second fluid as it enters the container, expands with the amount of second fluid that is received. As more of the second fluid is received and the bladder expands, the first fluid is pushed out of the container through the outlet opening. The device may be used as a tire repair system, for example by coupling the inlet opening to an air compressor and coupling the outlet tube to a tire. The first fluid that's in the container space would be a sealant composition in this case. Different embodiments of the bladder are possible depending on the application.

Abstract: An integrated compressor-tire sealant injection device with a large mouth sealant container is provided.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method, apparatus and system are described for enhancing an enclosure of a device, such as a computing device. The system may include a frame and an apparatus, wherein the apparatus includes the enclosure, which may form a cover of a computing device, and a base. In some embodiments, the enclosure may be composed of materials with different thermal properties when compared to the base. In some embodiments, the enclosure may include vents or openings of various configurations. In some embodiments, the base may be a heat spreader or a heat sink. Other embodiments may be described.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a socket and a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) module installed in the socket.

Abstract: A surfcraft fin system utilizing a rib between fin anchors. The rib sets the distance between the anchors eliminating the need for a manufacturing jig. The rib is removed during the surfcraft manufacturing process resulting in multiple fin anchors adhered into the surfcraft.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a socket and a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) module installed in the socket.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, the apparatus includes a socket connector. In one embodiment of the invention, the socket connector is to connect to a circuit board. The socket connector includes a housing to contain contacts, a socket disposed within the housing to receive an add-in card, and a retaining tab coupled to the housing to retain the add-in card in the socket. The retaining tab includes a lobe to mate with a retaining notch of the add-in card.

Abstract: A high speed shielded internal cable/connector is provided. The cable assembly includes a shielded connector on either end of the cable assembly that mates with edge fingers on a motherboard or a daughter card. The one piece card edge style for the cable assembly makes it possible to eliminate the connectors on the motherboard or on the daughter card. The innovative scheme of terminating the cable connector to the system ground makes it possible to shield only the cable assembly and no shielding on the edge fingers.

Abstract: An electronic system includes a system board, a connector mounted on the system board, an electronic card attached to the connector, the card overhanging the connector at least on an inward end of the card, and a guide secured to the system board and spaced from the connector, wherein the guide is adapted to inhibit lateral movement of the card. The guide includes a latch adapted to inhibit removal of the electronic card from the connector.

Abstract: An electronic system includes a system board, a connector mounted on the system board, an electronic card attached to the connector, the card overhanging the connector at least on an inward end of the card, and a guide secured to the system board and spaced from the connector, wherein the guide is adapted to inhibit lateral movement of the card.

Abstract: A system for attaching fins to surfboards and other surf craft utilizing plugs embedded into openings in the body of the board, these plugs having slotted openings which receive tapered tabs protruding from the bottom surface of the fin. The tabs are removably secured by engagement springs enabling the fins to be removed for transport or upon damage.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, the apparatus includes a socket connector. In one embodiment of the invention, the socket connector is to connect to a circuit board. The socket connector includes a housing to contain contacts, a socket disposed within the housing to receive an add-in card, and a retaining tab coupled to the housing to retain the add-in card in the socket. The retaining tab includes a lobe to mate with a retaining notch of the add-in card.

Abstract: A pole vault planting box is cushioned to reduce and minimize the risk of injury to pole vaulters. The planting box includes a base pan which is mounted below ground level adjacent the runway, and a sloped surface extending downwardly from the base surface to a pole planting position adjacent the stop-board. Cushioning components are positioned on the base surface and sloped surface of the base pan. A top cover may be positioned over some or all of the base pan to provide a cavity which may enclose cushioning components.

Abstract: An integrated heat sink that can provide heat dissipation from multiple components mounted on a circuit board with each component having a different height dimension relative to each other is described. The heat sink has a first face on which a plurality of cooling fins are formed and a second face on which at least one pedestal is formed. The pedestal has a contacting surface to thermally couple to at least one of the multiple components to dissipate heat therefrom. The heat sink is designed to prevent a junction temperature at the contact area where the heat sink and each of the components abut one another from exceeding a maximum design value for the system. In one embodiment of the present invention, the heat sink has a groove formed in the second face. A conductive gasket is disposed in the groove and contacts a metal trace on the circuit board when the heat sink is attached to the circuit board to form a Faraday cage or EMI shield.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing ventilation and EMI containment for a computer with at least one plate having a thickness and at least one hole formed therein which substantially coincides with at least one hole formed in a computer chassis to create a waveguide effect.