Abstract: Disclosed are polymeric foamed compositions, foam padded materials that include such polymeric foamed compositions disposed on a sheet material, and packaging articles (e.g., envelopes) made from such foam padded materials. The polymeric foamed composition on the sheet material has a plurality of foamed structures formed from the foamable composition attached to the sheet material by a layer of the foamable composition, and the plurality foam structures each having a hollow core and a foam exterior shell.

Abstract: An electronic control (8) is shown adapted for use with gas furnaces which controls function and speed(s) of an induced draft motor (44), an igniter source (13), gas valve(s) (14), and function and speed(s) of a blower motor (21) based on inputs from a room thermostat, various sensor and safety devices, and proper sequence/position/change of position timing of these inputs. The control is capable of detecting and saving for recall specific errors and faults that occur while in service. The control can communicate warnings, faults, and errors, as well as safety lock-out conditions in various ways including a Light Emitting Diode (LED) (9), as a generic fault condition through a set of dry contacts (45a), or as very specific fault conditions through a communications interface (H4). The control provides other benefits to the installer, occupants of the space, and service technicians including selectable igniter warm-up times, user selectable fan On speed and blower delay-off times.

Abstract: An electronic control (8) is shown adapted for use with gas furnaces which controls function and speed(s) of an induced draft motor (44), an igniter source (13), gas valve(s) (14), and function and speed(s) of a blower motor (21) based on inputs from a room thermostat, various sensor and safety devices, and proper sequence/position/change of position timing of these inputs. The control is capable of detecting and saving for recall specific errors and faults that occur while in service. The control can communicate warnings, faults, and errors, as well as safety lock-out conditions in various ways including a Light Emitting Diode (LED) (9), as a generic fault condition through a set of dry contacts (45a), or as very specific fault conditions through a communications interface (H4). The control provides other benefits to the installer, occupants of the space, and service technicians including selectable igniter warm-up times, user selectable fan On speed and blower delay-off times.

Abstract: A current interrupt mechanism for electrochemical cells is disclosed. A thermally activated current interrupt mechanism is integrated into an end cap assembly for an electrochemical cell. The thermally responsive mechanism preferably includes a free floating bimetallic disk which deforms when exposed to elevated temperature causing a break in an electrical pathway within the end cap assembly. This prevents current from flowing through the cell and effectively shuts down an operating cell. Alternatively, the thermally responsive mechanism may include a meltable mass of material which melts when exposed to elevated temperature to break an electrical pathway within the end cap assembly. The end cap assembly may also include integrated therein a pressure responsive current interrupt mechanism.