Abstract: The disclosed technology generally relates to welding technologies and more particularly to electrodes for shielded metal arc welding. In one aspect the electrode includes an electrode core having an electrode core tip and a coating formed around the electrode core. The electrode core tip comprises an end surface, a tapered surface, and one or more surface features formed on the tapered surface. The surface area of the electrode core tip is greater than the surface area of a reference electrode core tip that is the same as the electrode core tip except for the presence of the one or more surface features. The coating is adhered to the tapered surface and at least partially covers each of the one or more surface features.

Abstract: The disclosed technology generally relates to welding technologies and more particularly to electrodes for shielded metal arc welding. In one aspect, a welding electrode comprises an electrode core and a coating formed around the electrode core. The electrode core has a centerline axis that extends along its length and comprises an electrode core body and an electrode core tip. The electrode core body has a circular cross-section having a radius. The electrode core tip has two or more recessed portions and two or more unrecessed portions. The two or more recessed portions extend along a length of the electrode core tip and a radial distance between the centerline axis and a surface of one of the recessed portions is less than a length of the radius. The coating comprises a flux material.

Abstract: Adaptive biosignal systems and methods are disclosed for switching one or more designations of biosignal sensors for dynamic adaptation and optimization of one or more biosignal detection devices. A sensor designation cycle is executed for a plurality of biosignal sensors of a biosignal detection device, each of the plurality of biosignal sensors configured to collect biosignal data of a user, and each of the plurality of biosignal sensors having a designation defining an electrical sensor modality modifiable by a switch communicatively coupled to the biosignal detection device. The plurality of biosignal sensors comprises at least a first biosignal sensor, a second biosignal sensor, and a third biosignal sensor, wherein the first biosignal sensor is designated as a reference sensor, and wherein the second biosignal sensor is designated as a measurement sensor. The sensor designation cycle comprises various algorithms for switching designations of the various sensors.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a method of frying. A method includes heating frying oil to a frying temperature and maintaining the frying oil at the frying temperature for a frying period. During the method no part of the oil exceeds 220° C. A system for using the method of frying includes a pot for holding a frying oil, a heating element for heating the frying oil, and a jacket surrounding the heating element. The jacket prevents direct contact between the frying oil and the heating element. The jacket is configured to uniformly distribute heat produced by the heating element within the pot such that the frying oil has less than 10 area % polymers at the end of heating and maintaining the frying oil at a frying temperature for a frying period.

Abstract: A characteristic of edible oil may be evaluated using a spectrometer. For example, optical reflectance data may be obtained from edible oil in situ in a frying apparatus housing the edible oil, the reflectance data corresponding to a specified range of infra-red wavelengths. A model profile corresponding to the characteristic being assessed may be obtained, such as from a repository housing a secured library of such profiles. The model profile may define a regression vector for use in transforming the reflectance data to generate a value corresponding to the characteristic being assessed. A criterion may be applied to the value to establish a simplified representation of the characteristic for presentation to a user for assessment of oil quality.

Abstract: A characteristic of edible oil may be evaluated using a spectrometer. For example, optical reflectance data may be obtained from edible oil in situ in a frying apparatus housing the edible oil, the reflectance data corresponding to a specified range of infra-red wavelengths. A model profile corresponding to the characteristic being assessed may be obtained, such as from a repository housing a secured library of such profiles. The model profile may define a regression vector for use in transforming the reflectance data to generate a value corresponding to the characteristic being assessed. A criterion may be applied to the value to establish a simplified representation of the characteristic for presentation to a user for assessment of oil quality.

Abstract: Adaptive biosignal systems and methods are disclosed for switching one or more designations of biosignal sensors for dynamic adaptation and optimization of one or more biosignal detection devices. A sensor designation cycle is executed for a plurality of biosignal sensors of a biosignal detection device, each of the plurality of biosignal sensors configured to collect biosignal data of a user, and each of the plurality of biosignal sensors having a designation defining an electrical sensor modality modifiable by a switch communicatively coupled to the biosignal detection device. The plurality of biosignal sensors comprises at least a first biosignal sensor, a second biosignal sensor, and a third biosignal sensor, wherein the first biosignal sensor is designated as a reference sensor, and wherein the second biosignal sensor is designated as a measurement sensor. The sensor designation cycle comprises various algorithms for switching designations of the various sensors.

Abstract: A characteristic of edible oil may be evaluated using a spectrometer. For example, optical reflectance data may be obtained from edible oil in situ in a frying apparatus housing the edible oil, the reflectance data corresponding to a specified range of infra-red wavelengths. A model profile corresponding to the characteristic being assessed may be obtained, such as from a repository housing a secured library of such profiles. The model profile may define a regression vector for use in transforming the reflectance data to generate a value corresponding to the characteristic being assessed. A criterion may be applied to the value to establish a simplified representation of the characteristic for presentation to a user for assessment of oil quality.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a method of frying. A method includes heating frying oil to a frying temperature and maintaining the frying oil at the frying temperature for a frying period. During the method no part of the oil exceeds 220° C. A system for using the method of frying includes a pot for holding a frying oil, a heating element for heating the frying oil, and a jacket surrounding the heating element. The jacket prevents direct contact between the frying oil and the heating element. The jacket is configured to uniformly distribute heat produced by the heating element within the pot such that the frying oil has less than 10 area % polymers at the end of heating and maintaining the frying oil at a frying temperature for a frying period.

Abstract: A characteristic of edible oil may be evaluated using a spectrometer. For example, optical reflectance data may be obtained from edible oil in situ in a frying apparatus housing the edible oil, the reflectance data corresponding to a specified range of infra-red wavelengths. A model profile corresponding to the characteristic being assessed may be obtained, such as from a repository housing a secured library of such profiles. The model profile may define a regression vector for use in transforming the reflectance data to generate a value corresponding to the characteristic being assessed. A criterion may be applied to the value to establish a simplified representation of the characteristic for presentation to a user for assessment of oil quality.

Abstract: A characteristic of edible oil may be evaluated using a spectrometer. For example, optical reflectance data may be obtained from edible oil in situ in a frying apparatus housing the edible oil, the reflectance data corresponding to a specified range of infra-red wavelengths. A model profile corresponding to the characteristic being assessed may be obtained, such as from a repository housing a secured library of such profiles. The model profile may define a regression vector for use in transforming the reflectance data to generate a value corresponding to the characteristic being assessed. A criterion may be applied to the value to establish a simplified representation of the characteristic for presentation to a user for assessment of oil quality.

Abstract: A characteristic of edible oil may be evaluated using a spectrometer. For example, optical reflectance data may be obtained from edible oil in situ in a frying apparatus housing the edible oil, the reflectance data corresponding to a specified range of infra-red wavelengths. A model profile corresponding to the characteristic being assessed may be obtained, such as from a repository housing a secured library of such profiles. The model profile may define a regression vector for use in transforming the reflectance data to generate a value corresponding to the characteristic being assessed. A criterion may be applied to the value to establish a simplified representation of the characteristic for presentation to a user for assessment of oil quality.

Abstract: An integrated parking information system is disclosed. The system includes a collection system and a means for collection of parking data, and an information provision system and a method for the provision of parking information, for instance, enabling a driver to know exactly which city parking rules and fines apply for any given street parking space, as well as other associated information. The system can notify members about available parking spots through a GPS application that is integrated with phones & in dash Navigation Systems. The system can provide alerts to protect members against parking violations.

Abstract: An attachment structure system is disclosed for attaching a damper to a vehicle. The attachment structure system can include a stiffener body that has a central portion connected to a damper. The stiffener body can be connected to both the vehicle's frame and a vehicle body portion, such as the wheel housing, to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness from being transmitted to the driver of the vehicle, and to provide other structural and ride characteristic benefits to the vehicle.

Abstract: An attachment structure system is disclosed for attaching a damper to a vehicle. The attachment structure system can include a stiffener body that has a central portion connected to a damper. The stiffener body can be connected to both the vehicle's frame and a vehicle body portion, such as the wheel housing, to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness from being transmitted to the driver of the vehicle, and to provide other structural and ride characteristic benefits to the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for configuring the optical transfer of a mask pattern onto a substrate using a lithographic apparatus is presented. In an embodiment of the invention, the method includes calculating a size of a printed sidelobe to be generated as a result of optical transfer of the mask pattern onto the substrate; and determining a plurality of lithographic parameters for optical transfer of the mask pattern onto the substrate that yields an optimization of a high latitude for the mask pattern and a small printed sidelobe size.

Abstract: A rectangular or bar-shaped, on-axis illumination mask with radiation polarized parallel to the length of the bar provides improved DOF and exposure latitude with less lens heating as compared to a circular monopole with equivalent ?.

Abstract: A pellet having a microstructure including a bismuth phase, a zinc solid solution phase, and a Zn3Hg phase is disclosed. A method of making a pellet including bismuth, zinc, and mercury is also disclosed. Moreover, a fluorescent lamp with a fill material including bismuth, zinc, and mercury is disclosed. Further, a method of dosing a fluorescent lamp with mercury is disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for enhancing the image resolution in a lithographic system, is presented herein. The invention comprises decomposing a reticle pattern into at least two constituent sub-patterns that are capable of being optically resolved by the lithographic system, coating a substrate with a pre-specified photoresist layer, and exposing a first of the at least two constituent sub-patterns by directing a projection beam through the first sub-pattern such that the lithographic system produces a first sub-pattern image onto the pre-specified photoresist layer of the substrate. The invention further comprises processing the exposed substrate, exposing a second of the at least two constituent sub-patterns by directing the projection beam through the second sub-pattern such that the lithographic system produces a second sub-pattern image onto the pre-specified photoresist layer of the substrate, and then combining the first and second sub-pattern images to produce a desired pattern on the substrate.

Abstract: A method of transferring an image of a mask pattern onto a substrate with a lithographic apparatus is presented. The lithographic apparatus includes an illumination system configured to provide an illumination configuration and a projection system. In an embodiment of the invention, the method includes illuminating a mask pattern with an illumination configuration that includes a dark field component; and projecting an image of the illuminated pattern onto the substrate at a plurality of positions spaced apart from a reference plane that substantially coincides with or is substantially parallel to a surface of the substrate.