Abstract: The present application relates to a unitary RF connector (1), intended for example to link two printed circuit boards (PCB1, PCB2), the unitary RF connector extending along a longitudinal axis (X), the connector being a unique piece with an electrically insulating block which serves as a rigid support for both flexible conductive elements whose central portions are rigidly respectively held therein for the central contact and on the outer wall of the block for the ground contact, and with an arrangement as crown for the plurality of free ends of the ground contact.

Abstract: The present application relates to a coaxial connector, intended to transmit radio frequency RF signals, of longitudinal axis X, including: - an outer contact forming a body/casing, which at least one of its ends is slotted defining contact petals, a central contact and, - at least one electrical insulating solid structure coaxially interposed between the central contact and the outer contact, which is mechanically retained in the outer contact and in which the central contact is mechanically retained, at least one of the free end of the electrical insulating solid structure having an elasticity of its periphery, at the level of the petals of the outer contact, which is increased compared to the rest of the electrical insulating solid structure.

Abstract: The present application relates to a unitary RF connector (1), intended for example to link two printed circuit boards (PCB1, PCB2), the unitary RF connector extending along a longitudinal axis (X), the connector being a unique piece with an electrically insulating block which serves as a rigid support for both flexible conductive elements whose central portions are rigidly respectively held therein for the central contact and on the outer wall of the block for the ground contact, and with an arrangement as crown for the plurality of free ends of the ground contact.

Abstract: The present invention related to a film comprising multiple co-extruded film layers, the film having a length and a width, and a thickness defined as the dimension of the film perpendicular to the plane defined by the length and the width, wherein the film is a bi-axially oriented film comprising at least a core layer A, having a first and a second surface, and one or two sealing layer(s) B, wherein the core layer A comprises a polypropylene, and wherein the sealing layer B comprises >50.0 wt % of a polyethylene comprising moieties derived from ethylene and moieties derived from an ?-olefin comprising 4 to 10 carbon atoms, the polyethylene having a density of >870 and <920 kg/m3 as determined in accordance with ASTM D1505 (2010), with regard to the total weight of the sealing layer B, wherein the sealing layer B directly adheres to one of the first or second surface of the core layer A.

Abstract: A coaxial connection system including a first system element forming a plug and a second system element forming a socket, each including a central contact and a peripheral body. The connection system includes a locking cap/nut, mounted free at least in translation around the plug or the jack, between an unlocking position and a locking position, and two annular sealing members of elastomeric material resistant to corrosion, one being arranged around the plug and the other around the jack and each being distant from the connection interface between the plug and the jack. The locking cap/nut is at least on its external surface in a corrosion-resistant material. The arrangement of the locking cap/nut and of the two annular sealing members is such that the locking cap/nut achieves in its locking position a radial compression to the inside the two annular sealing members defining a waterproof cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coaxial connection system in which solid insulating structures are used and it is provided a lengthening of the guide portion of the connectors, while ensuring an axial immobilization of the ground contacts independently of the locking device that mechanically locks the plug to the jack when they are in mutual connection configuration.

Abstract: The present application relates to a slotted contact (31), intended to be arranged on the periphery of a central contact to form a ground contact of a 4.3-10 female connector, including strips which are horn shaped as petals (310), each petal being designed with a projection (313) extending inwards such that in case of a mismating of a ground contact of a 4.1-9.5 plug connector into the projection, the front face of the projection (313) comes into abutment with the ground contact of a 4.1-9.5 plug connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a unitary RF connector (1), intended in particular to link two printed circuit boards (PCB1, PCB2), comprising: —a central rigid RF line (A) comprising a conductive element (30, 40, 50) retained within an electrical insulating body (2) which is rigid; —at least one flexible RF line (B1, B2) comprising a conductive element (31, 32; 41, 42; 51, 52) linked to the conductive element (30, 40, 50) of the central rigid line (A) and being able to flex toward one of the end face (21, 22) of the insulating body taking any closer position when acted upon by the pressure force of a complementary connection element (PCB1, PCB2).

Abstract: A method of making a wire with multiple coating layers can comprise: preheating a wire to a temperature Tpreheat to form a pre-heated wire; using a first extruder to coat the pre-heated wire with the first coating material to form a first coated wire; passing the first coated wire to a second extruder without storing the first coated wire, coating the first coated wire with a second coating material to form a second coated wire; and cooling the second coated wire.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to polymer composites, and, particularly, thermally conductive polymer composites. The polymer composites can include from about 20 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of a base polymer resin; from about 1 wt. % to about 70 wt. % of thermoconductive filler material comprising thermoconductive particles having a plurality of electronegative functional groups at the surface of the particles, and having a thermal conductivity of at least 2 W/m*K; from about 0.01 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of an amphiphilic compatibilizer including a hydrophilic component and hydrophobic chain component; and, optionally, from about 0 wt. % to 50 wt. % of an additive. As compared to a control composition having 0.00 wt. % of the amphiphilic compatibilizer, the composite has (i) increased mechanical strength as measured by Izod impact testing, and, (ii) increased thermal conductivity as measured by through-plane or in-plane testing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a unitary RF connector (1), intended in particular to link two printed circuit boards (PCB1, PCB2), comprising: —a central rigid RF line (A) comprising a conductive element (30, 40, 50) retained within an electrical insulating body (2) which is rigid; —at least one flexible RF line (B1, B2) comprising a conductive element (31, 32; 41, 42; 51, 52) linked to the conductive element (30, 40, 50) of the central rigid line (A) and being able to flex toward one of the end face (21, 22) of the insulating body taking any closer position when acted upon by the pressure force of a complementary connection element (PCB1, PCB2).

Abstract: A mechanical protective ring is made of a dielectric material, with an external diameter intended to cooperate with the inner diameter of a ground contact of a 4.3-10 female connector, and with an inner diameter adapted such that in case of a mismating of a ground contact of a 4.1-9.5 plug connector into the ring, the front face of ring comes into abutment with the ground contact of a 4.1-9.5 plug connector.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for culturing microorganisms are described, including culturing in mixotrophic culture conditions. A bioreactor array with multiple culture vessels with independently controllable inputs is used to culture similar cultures of microorganisms in which at least one parameter differs from other culture vessels in the bioreactor array.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coaxial connection system in which solid insulating structures are used and it is provided a lengthening of the guide portion of the connectors, while ensuring an axial immobilization of the ground contacts independently of the locking device that mechanically locks the plug to the jack when they are in mutual connection configuration.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for culturing microorganisms are described, including culturing in mixotrophic culture conditions. A bioreactor array with multiple culture vessels with independently controllable inputs is used to culture similar cultures of microorganisms in which at least one parameter differs from other culture vessels in the bioreactor array.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coaxial connection system in which solid insulating structures are used and it is provided a lengthening of the guide portion of the connectors, while ensuring an axial immobilization of the ground contacts independently of the locking device that mechanically locks the plug to the jack when they are in mutual connection configuration.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for culturing microorganisms are described, including culturing in mixotrophic culture conditions. A bioreactor array with multiple culture vessels with independently controllable inputs is used to culture similar cultures of microorganisms in which at least one parameter differs from other culture vessels in the bioreactor array.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for production of algal-based medium chain fatty acids and hydrocarbons. More specifically, the invention relates to a Nannochloropsis algal strain and mutants that produces high amounts of C16 fatty acids and hydrocarbons. The present invention provides methods and compositions for production of algal-based medium chain fatty acids and hydrocarbons. More specifically, the invention relates to a Nannochloropsis algal strain and mutants that produces high amounts of C16 fatty acids and hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A resilient-loaded connector, which includes a receptacle and an adapter. The receptacle has a body and a center contact received inside the body. The adapter has a plug that includes a body and a central contact mounted in the body with an insulator being interposed. The body of the receptacle has an internal surface including a first tapered surface, a second tapered surface and a cylindrical surface between the first and second tapered surfaces. The adapter also includes a resilient structure. The central contact of the plug of the adapter has at least one slot that is configured to cooperate with the central contact of the receptacle. The central contact of the receptacle is for instance received inside the central contact of the plug.