Abstract: A method for processing a polyalkylene benzenedicarboxylate material includes subjecting a polyalkylene benzenedicarboxylate material to an immersion treatment with an immersion liquid including ethylene glycol, so as to obtain an immersed polyester material, and subjecting the immersed polyester material to a disintegration treatment to obtain a disintegrated polyester material. The immersed polyester material has crystallinity higher than that of the polyalkylene benzenedicarboxylate material.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a host and plural functional modules. The host includes a first housing and a controlling unit. The controlling unit includes a first electrical conduction part and a second electrical conduction part. Each functional module is capable of detachable coupling with the host. Every two adjacent functional modules are detachably coupled with each other. Each functional module includes a second housing, a functional circuit unit and a connection unit. The functional circuit unit includes a third electrical conduction part and a fourth electrical conduction part. The connection unit includes a first connection part and a second connection part. The first connection part is connected with the third electrical conduction part. The second connection part is selectively connected with the first electrical conduction part, the second electrical conduction part of the host or the fourth electrical conduction part of the adjacent function module.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a host and plural functional modules. The host includes a first housing and a controlling unit. The controlling unit includes a first electrical conduction part and a second electrical conduction part. Each functional module is capable of detachable coupling with the host. Every two adjacent functional modules are detachably coupled with each other. Each functional module includes a second housing, a functional circuit unit and a connection unit. The functional circuit unit includes a third electrical conduction part and a fourth electrical conduction part. The connection unit includes a first connection part and a second connection part. The first connection part is connected with the third electrical conduction part. The second connection part is selectively connected with the first electrical conduction part, the second electrical conduction part of the host or the fourth electrical conduction part of the adjacent function module.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided in one example embodiment and includes an earpiece that includes at least one switch that senses physical contact with an end user operating the apparatus. The contact triggers an application to be initiated for the apparatus. In more specific embodiments, one or more additional switches are provided to sense physical contact from the end user and trigger the application based on at least two of the switches sensing the contact. In still other embodiments, a microphone is provided and is coupled to a body element and operable to receive voice data from the end user.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided in one example embodiment and includes an earpiece that includes at least one switch that senses physical contact with an end user operating the apparatus. The contact triggers an application to be initiated for the apparatus. In more specific embodiments, one or more additional switches are provided to sense physical contact from the end user and trigger the application based on at least two of the switches sensing the contact. In still other embodiments, a microphone is provided and is coupled to a body element and operable to receive voice data from the end user.

Abstract: A heavy-duty vehicle accessory assembly includes a vehicle accessory having an input shaft; an electric accessory motor having an output shaft, the electric accessory motor configured to supply power to the vehicle accessory; and a mechanical coupling configured to couple the electric accessory motor with the vehicle accessory, the mechanical coupling including a first pulley affixed to the output shaft of the electric accessory motor, a second pulley affixed to the input shaft of the vehicle accessory, and one or more belts that mechanically couple the first pulley with the second pulley.

Abstract: An improved system, apparatus, and method for securing a network using MAC address filtering is provided. Advantageously, the present invention does not require that a client computer be powered on, and instead provides an efficient user interface for displaying a requestor's MAC address and for allowing or denying the device with an associated MAC address access to the network. Parameters per allowed MAC address may also be provided.

Abstract: A system and method for providing power to vehicle accessories having operational power requirements in excess of 1 kilowatt. The system is employed in conjunction with a vehicle comprising a main power unit and an electric motor, the main power unit providing more than 42 volts of power to a DC power bus from which the electric motor draws power to propel the vehicle. The system comprises a vibration dampening mounting structure affixed to the vehicle. A vehicle accessory requiring operational power in excess of 1 kilowatt and an electric accessory motor are affixed to the mounting structure. The electric accessory motor is mechanically coupled to the vehicle accessory. The electric accessory motor draws electric power from the DC power bus to provide operational power to the vehicle accessory. The vehicle accessory can be a scroll type air compressor.

Abstract: A system and method for providing power to vehicle accessories having operational power requirements in excess of 1 kilowatt. The system is employed in conjunction with a vehicle comprising a main power unit and an electric motor, the main power unit providing more than 42 volts of power to a DC power bus from which the electric motor draws power to propel the vehicle. The system comprises a vibration dampening mounting structure affixed to the vehicle. A vehicle accessory requiring operational power in excess of 1 kilowatt and an electric accessory motor are affixed to the mounting structure. The electric accessory motor is mechanically coupled to the vehicle accessory. The electric accessory motor draws electric power from the DC power bus to provide operational power to the vehicle accessory. The vehicle accessory can be a scroll type air compressor.

Abstract: A heavy-duty hybrid vehicle power system includes a main power unit located in an engine compartment; an electric propulsion motor; a DC bus that receives DC power from the main power unit; a vehicle accessory traditionally powered directly from an internal combustion engine of a conventional heavy-duty vehicle and requiring more than 1 kilowatt of power; an electric accessory motor, which is electrically coupled with the DC bus and mechanically coupled with the vehicle accessory, configured to supply power to the vehicle accessory, and the electric accessory motor and vehicle accessory carried by the heavy-duty vehicle either inside or outside of the engine compartment; and at least one of an ultracapacitor pack and a fly wheel coupled with the DC bus and configured to store power when the main power unit is on and supply power in place of the main power unit when the main power unit is off.

Abstract: A vehicle fan motor for an electric fan assembly includes a motor housing, a motor assembly enclosed in the motor housing, and a universal mounting arrangement radially and outwardly extended from the motor housing for securely mounting the motor housing to the electric fan assembly. The universal mounting arrangement contains first through sixth alignment holes radially and spacedly provided on a circumferential side of the motor housing. Therefore, the motor housing is adapted for securely mounting to the electric fan assembly having three mounting holes when the first, third and fifth alignment holes of the universal mounting arrangement are coaxially aligned with the three mounting holes respectively, and the motor housing is adapted for securely mounting to the electric fan assembly having four mounting holes when the first, second, fourth and sixth alignment holes of the universal mounting arrangement are coaxially aligned with the four mounting holes respectively.

Abstract: A heavy-duty hybrid vehicle power system includes a main power unit located in an engine compartment; an electric propulsion motor; a DC bus that receives DC power from the main power unit; a vehicle accessory traditionally powered directly from an internal combustion engine of a conventional heavy-duty vehicle and requiring more than 1 kilowatt of power; an electric accessory motor, which is electrically coupled with the DC bus and mechanically coupled with the vehicle accessory, configured to supply power to the vehicle accessory, and the electric accessory motor and vehicle accessory carried by the heavy-duty vehicle either inside or outside of the engine compartment; and at least one of an ultracapacitor pack and a fly wheel coupled with the DC bus and configured to store power when the main power unit is on and supply power in place of the main power unit when the main power unit is off.

Abstract: A system and method for providing power to vehicle accessories having operational power requirements in excess of 1 kilowatt. The system is employed in conjunction with a vehicle comprising a main power unit and an electric motor, the main power unit providing more than 42 volts of power to a DC power bus from which the electric motor draws power to propel the vehicle. The system comprises a vibration dampening mounting structure affixed to the vehicle. A vehicle accessory requiring operational power in excess of 1 kilowatt and an electric accessory motor are affixed to the mounting structure. The electric accessory motor is mechanically coupled to the vehicle accessory. The electric accessory motor draws electric power from the DC power bus to provide operational power to the vehicle accessory. The vehicle accessory can be a scroll type air compressor.

Abstract: A vehicle fan motor for an electric fan assembly includes a motor housing, a motor assembly enclosed in the motor housing, and a universal mounting arrangement radially and outwardly extended from the motor housing for securely mounting the motor housing to the electric fan assembly. The universal mounting arrangement contains first through sixth alignment holes radially and spacedly provided on a circumferential side of the motor housing. Therefore, the motor housing is adapted for securely mounting to the electric fan assembly having three mounting holes when the first, third and fifth alignment holes of the universal mounting arrangement are coaxially aligned with the three mounting holes respectively, and the motor housing is adapted for securely mounting to the electric fan assembly having four mounting holes when the first, second, fourth and sixth alignment holes of the universal mounting arrangement are coaxially aligned with the four mounting holes respectively.

Abstract: An improved system, apparatus, and method for securing a network using MAC address filtering is provided. Advantageously, the present invention does not require that a client computer be powered on, and instead provides an efficient user interface for displaying a requestor's MAC address and for allowing or denying the device with an associated MAC address access to the network. Parameters per allowed MAC address may also be provided.

Abstract: A system and method for providing power to vehicle accessories having operational power requirements in excess of 1 kilowatt. The system is employed in conjunction with a vehicle comprising a main power unit and an electric motor, the main power unit providing more than 42 volts of power to a DC power bus from which the electric motor draws power to propel the vehicle. The system comprises a vibration dampening mounting structure affixed to the vehicle. A vehicle accessory requiring operational power in excess of 1 kilowatt and an electric accessory motor are affixed to the mounting structure. The electric accessory motor is mechanically coupled to the vehicle accessory. The electric accessory motor draws electric power from the DC power bus to provide operational power to the vehicle accessory. The vehicle accessory can be a scroll type air compressor.

Abstract: A heavy-duty vehicle accessory assembly includes a vehicle accessory having an input shaft; an electric accessory motor having an output shaft, the electric accessory motor configured to supply power to the vehicle accessory; and a mechanical coupling configured to couple the electric accessory motor with the vehicle accessory, the mechanical coupling including a first pulley affixed to the output shaft of the electric accessory motor, a second pulley affixed to the input shaft of the vehicle accessory, and one or more belts that mechanically couple the first pulley with the second pulley.

Abstract: A system and method for providing power to vehicle accessories having operational power requirements in excess of 1 kilowatt. The system is employed in conjunction with a vehicle comprising a main power unit and an electric motor, the main power unit providing more than 42 volts of power to a DC power bus from which the electric motor draws power to propel the vehicle. The system comprises a vibration dampening mounting structure affixed to the vehicle. A vehicle accessory requiring operational power in excess of 1 kilowatt and an electric accessory motor are affixed to the mounting structure. The electric accessory motor is mechanically coupled to the vehicle accessory. The electric accessory motor draws electric power from the DC power bus to provide operational power to the vehicle accessory. The vehicle accessory can be a scroll type air compressor.

Abstract: This is a separable ink cartridge which was conceived by reforming the design of single-piece cartridges into an ink cartridge with two separate parts: an internal compartment and an external carapace. The internal compartment is outfitted with an inkwell, spray nozzle, and air vent, while the external carapace has an identification chip and printer connection clasps. When combined, the internal compartment and external carapace form a complete ink cartridge that can be inserted and used in a printer. After the ink cartridge is empty, the internal compartment and external carapace can be separated, the empty internal compartment disposed of, and the external carapace reused with a new internal compartment. This design allows a reduction of materials and cost, and is good for environmental protection.