Abstract: An adjustable joint for coupling large industrial fans to stands, wall mounts, and the like. The adjustable joint includes a motor plate coupled to a first end of a double headed connector and a receiver coupled to an opposing end of the double head connector. The connector is substantially symmetrical and comprises a first head disposed at one end and a second head disposed at an opposing end. Each head is configured to rotate with respect to the motor plate and the receiver, respectively, when a sufficient rotational force is applied to the fan. Each head includes a torsion spring which sets a threshold amount of force required to rotate the fan, ensuring that that fan does not move unless manipulated by a user. Each head also includes means for selectively disposing the fan at one of a number of predetermined angled positions relative to the adjustable joint.

Abstract: Synthesis of lithiated carboxylated nitrile butadiene rubber (XNBR-Li) and its use as a functional binder for the sulfur cathode of lithium sulfur batteries (LSBs) are disclosed. Compared to carboxylated nitrile butadiene rubber (XNBR), XNBR-Li has stronger adhesion to sulfur and carbon black particles, forming a more uniformly dispersed and robust sulfur cathode structure. Furthermore, due to the presence of the —COOLi groups, XNBR-Li has shown a greatly improved ability to trap lithium polysulfides (LPS), which helps to suppress the shuttle effect of LPS in LSBs. In addition, the cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy data indicate that the use of XNBR-Li as the binder can accelerate lithium-ion diffusion kinetics in the sulfur cathode.

Abstract: A rubber composition includes an ethylene-propylene-diene base terpolymer (EPDM) and exhibits advantageous aging properties in a high temperature environment. For example, it retains at least 30% of elongation at break and/or at least 70% tensile strength after heat aging at 350° F. for 504 hours; or it retains at least 50% of elongation at break and at least 70% tensile strength after heat aging at 392° F. for 70 hours. Such excellent heat aging performance has qualified HEATBOSS® EPDM for type E applications or basic F application per SAE J200 or ASTM D2000. The diene of the EPDM may be 5-vinylidene-2-norbornene (VNB), 5-methyl-ene-2-norbornene (MVNB), or another diene having a peroxide crosslinking efficiency (E) of at least 1.

Abstract: A light therapy device for treating a user's skin (such as wrinkles or acne). The device comprises a neckband for wearing on the user's neck and a light-emitting appliance comprising light diodes for delivering light therapy. Example formats for the light-emitting appliance include facemasks, eyemasks, and helmets. The device further comprises a power supply that may be contained within the neckband or carried by the neckband. An external electrical wire is for connecting the light-emitting appliance to the power supply. The neckband could have a variety of different configurations. Also disclosed are skin therapy kits and methods for light therapy to a user's skin.

Abstract: An autonomous unmanned road vehicle and how it can be used to make deliveries. The unmanned vehicle is capable of operating autonomously on paved roadways. The vehicle has a control system for autonomous driving and a perception system for detecting objects in its surroundings. The vehicle also has one or more cargo compartments for carrying the delivery items. The vehicle may have a flashing light beacon to increase the conspicuousness of the vehicle. In consideration that the vehicle does not carry passengers, the size and/or motor power of the vehicle may be reduced as compared to conventional passenger vehicles.

Abstract: A combination cooling and heating fan structure includes an electronic device for controlling a driving device to drive a fan blade assembly to rotate within a first rotational speed range and thereby cause cold convection when the driving device is started alone. The electronic device includes a limiting module for limiting the driving device to rotate within a second rotational speed range, which is smaller than the first rotational speed range, when the driving device and a heating device are started at the same time. That is, when the driving device and the heating device are started simultaneously, the limiting module limits the driving device to rotate within the second rotational speed range for the fan blade assembly to blow hot air through an indoor environment and cause heat convection, which increases the temperature of the indoor environment while preventing quick loss of thermal energy during the heat convection.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a metal based dental article and a method of forming the metal based dental article. The metal based dental article includes a base layer, a first coating on the base layer and a second coating on the first coating. The base layer is formed from a metal substrate selected from the group consisting of a stainless steel, a titanium alloy or a nickel titanium alloy. The first coating is formed from a metal selected from the group consisting of nickel, a nickel alloy, copper, a copper alloy, zinc, a zinc alloy, tin, a tin alloy, gold or a gold alloy, where one of the first coating or the surface of the base layer has a surface roughness (Ra) from 0.1 to 1.0 microns as measured according to ASTM B46.1-2009. The second coating is formed from a metal selected from the group consisting of rhodium, a rhodium alloy, ruthenium, a ruthenium alloy, cobalt, a cobalt alloy, palladium, or a palladium alloy.

Abstract: An oscillating fan with built-in pull-type control switch includes a housing defining a receiving space having a front open end; a driving motor mounted to the front open end of the receiving space and having a first rotary shaft; a blade assembly mounted to the first rotary shaft; at least one pull switch having a selector mounted in the housing and an actuator extended through and located outside the housing; and a control box provided in the receiving space to electrically connect to the driving motor and every pull switch. The actuator includes a pull string having an end connected to the selector and another end hung from the housing by a predetermined length, allowing a user to control the oscillation of the fan via the pull string. Since most fan components are integrated in the housing, the fan occupies only reduced space and is more practical for use.

Abstract: A fan control system includes a fan and a portable mobile device. The fan includes a housing member; a driving motor mounted in the housing member and having a rotary shaft; a fan blade assembly assembled to the rotary shaft of the driving motor; and a command receiving control unit mounted in the housing member and electrically connected to the driving motor. The portable mobile device includes a touch panel forming an operation control interface, and internally has a transmission unit and a processor electrically connected to the touch panel and the transmission unit. When the operation control interface is touched, the processor receives an operation control signal and correspondingly generates a control command that is wirelessly transmitted to the command receiving control unit in the fan via the transmission unit, so that the fan is directly controllable via the portable mobile device and has largely increased practicality and usability.

Abstract: A fan control system includes an oscillating fan and a portable mobile device. The oscillating fan includes a housing member having a first driving motor arranged therein, and an oscillating mechanism mounted between the first driving motor and the housing member to electrically connect to the first driving motor and a receiving control unit. The portable mobile device has a touch panel forming an operation control interface, and is internally provided with a processor electrically connected to the touch panel and a transmission unit. The operation control interface produces an operation control signal when being touched, and the processor receives the operation control signal and correspondingly generates a control command to the transmission unit, from where the control command is wirelessly transmitted to the receiving control unit in the oscillating fan. The oscillating fan directly controllable via the portable mobile device has largely increased practicality and usability.

Abstract: An oscillating fan with built-in pull-type control switch includes a housing defining a receiving space having a front open end; a driving motor mounted to the front open end of the receiving space and having a first rotary shaft; a blade assembly mounted to the first rotary shaft; at least one pull switch having a selector mounted in the housing and an actuator extended through and located outside the housing; and a control box provided in the receiving space to electrically connect to the driving motor and every pull switch. The actuator includes a pull string having an end connected to the selector and another end hung from the housing by a predetermined length, allowing a user to control the oscillation of the fan via the pull string. Since most fan components are integrated in the housing, the fan occupies only reduced space and is more practical for use.

Abstract: A fan with concealed oscillating mechanism includes a main housing, a first driving motor, a second driving motor and a curved link gear all located inside the main housing, and a set of blades located outside the main housing and connected to a rotating shaft of the first driving motor. The first driving motor has a connecting rod rotatably received in a receiving tube provided in the main housing. The second driving motor is located behind and connected to the first driving motor, and has a rotating shaft being perpendicular to that of the first driving motor. The curved link gear is connected at an end to the second rotating shaft and at another end to the main housing, such that when the second driving motor operates, the first driving motor is brought to oscillate while the set of blades stably rotates to thereby change the direction of produced airflow.

Abstract: A fan with concealed 360-degree oscillating mechanism includes a main housing; a pivot member vertically, pivotally and turnably mounted in the housing; a first driving motor having a forward first rotary shaft and horizontally, pivotally and turnably mounted in the pivot member; an oscillating mechanism assembled between the first driving motor and a rear end face of the main housing, and having a first end driving an opposing second end to rotate eccentrically; and a set of blades fixedly connected to the first rotary shaft to locate in front of the main housing. With the first driving motor pivotally connected to the pivot member and eccentrically connected to the oscillating mechanism, the set of blades can be oscillated 360 degrees while being rotated by the first driving motor; and parts inside the main housing undertake force evenly to enable stable operation of the fan and reduced stress fatigue of the oscillating mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method regarding the monitoring of a fluid parameter are disclosed. More particularly, it relates to apparatus, systems, and methods of efficiently and economically monitoring the quality of a fluid, such as food treating media. An improved portable testing device may be in the form of a cartridge that is usable with a separate testing apparatus used to measure a parameter of the fluid carried on the sensing device. Included is a system and method that include a portable handheld device having a sensing device and a filter for protecting the sensing device from the fluid to be tested.

Abstract: A fan with concealed 360-degree oscillating mechanism includes a main housing; a pivot member vertically, pivotally and turnably mounted in the housing; a first driving motor having a forward first rotary shaft and horizontally, pivotally and turnably mounted in the pivot member; an oscillating mechanism assembled between the first driving motor and a rear end face of the main housing, and having a first end driving an opposing second end to rotate eccentrically; and a set of blades fixedly connected to the first rotary shaft to locate in front of the main housing. With the first driving motor pivotally connected to the pivot member and eccentrically connected to the oscillating mechanism, the set of blades can be oscillated 360 degrees while being rotated by the first driving motor; and parts inside the main housing undertake force evenly to enable stable operation of the fan and reduced stress fatigue of the oscillating mechanism.

Abstract: A fan with concealed oscillating mechanism includes a main housing, a first driving motor, a second driving motor and a curved link gear all located inside the main housing, and a set of blades located outside the main housing and connected to a rotating shaft of the first driving motor. The first driving motor has a connecting rod rotatably received in a receiving tube provided in the main housing. The second driving motor is located behind and connected to the first driving motor, and has a rotating shaft being perpendicular to that of the first driving motor. The curved link gear is connected at an end to the second rotating shaft and at another end to the main housing, such that when the second driving motor operates, the first driving motor is brought to oscillate while the set of blades stably rotates to thereby change the direction of produced airflow.