Abstract: A mole trap includes a molded housing with first and second portions. One of the portions includes two molded posts. A trigger and release plate are each pivotally mounted on one of the two posts, and are substantially encased within the housing. The trap may include a first shaft connected to a trigger pad, and a spring loaded second shaft. The first shaft is slideable with respect to the second shaft, which is connected to a plurality of tines. A release is operative to hold a trigger in a set position, and thereby hold the spring loaded second shaft in the set position. The first shaft is operable to displace the release in response to an upward force applied to the trigger pad, wherein the release is operable to release the trigger in response to the displacement, wherein the trigger is operable to release the spring loaded outer shaft.

Abstract: A mole trap includes a molded housing with first and second portions. One of the portions includes two molded posts. A trigger and release plate are each pivotally mounted on one of the two posts, and are substantially encased within the housing. The trap may include a first shaft connected to a trigger pad, and a spring loaded second shaft. The first shaft is slideable with respect to the second shaft, which is connected to a plurality of tines. A release is operative to hold a trigger in a set position, and thereby hold the spring loaded second shaft in the set position. The first shaft is operable to displace the release in response to an upward force applied to the trigger pad, wherein the release is operable to release the trigger in response to the displacement, wherein the trigger is operable to release the spring loaded outer shaft.

Abstract: Embodiments of a light source include a substrate having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A plurality of solid state light emitting diodes (LEDs) form an array, with the plurality of LEDs mounted on the substrate in a row between the first end and the second end. The plurality of LEDs further have a first edge LED and a second edge LED having a first encapsulation lens height relative to the substrate. At least one interior LED having a second encapsulation lens height less than the first encapsulation lens height is disposed between the first edge LED and the second edge LED. The spacing between the plurality of LEDs is substantially uniform.

Abstract: A mole trap includes a molded housing with first and second portions. One of the portions includes two molded posts. A trigger and release plate are each pivotally mounted on one of the two posts, and are substantially encased within the housing. The trap may include a first shaft connected to a trigger pad, and a spring loaded second shaft. The first shaft is slideable with respect to the second shaft, which is connected to a plurality of tines. A release is operative to hold a trigger in a set position, and thereby hold the spring loaded second shaft in the set position. The first shaft is operable to displace the release in response to an upward force applied to the trigger pad, wherein the release is operable to release the trigger in response to the displacement, wherein the trigger is operable to release the spring loaded outer shaft.

Abstract: A mole trap includes a molded housing with first and second portions. One of the portions includes two molded posts. A trigger and release plate are each pivotally mounted on one of the two posts, and are substantially encased within the housing. The trap may include a first shaft connected to a trigger pad, and a spring loaded second shaft. The first shaft is slideable with respect to the second shaft, which is connected to a plurality of tines. A release is operative to hold a trigger in a set position, and thereby hold the spring loaded second shaft in the set position. The first shaft is operable to displace the release in response to an upward force applied to the trigger pad, wherein the release is operable to release the trigger in response to the displacement, wherein the trigger is operable to release the spring loaded outer shaft.

Abstract: A mole trap includes a molded housing with first and second portions. One of the portions includes two molded posts. A trigger and release plate are each pivotally mounted on one of the two posts, and are substantially encased within the housing. The trap may include a first shaft connected to a trigger pad, and a spring loaded second shaft. The first shaft is slideable with respect to the second shaft, which is connected to a plurality of tines. A release is operative to hold a trigger in a set position, and thereby hold the spring loaded second shaft in the set position. The first shaft is operable to displace the release in response to an upward force applied to the trigger pad, wherein the release is operable to release the trigger in response to the displacement, wherein the trigger is operable to release the spring loaded outer shaft.

Abstract: A mole trap includes a molded housing with first and second portions. One of the portions includes two molded posts. A trigger and release plate are each pivotally mounted on one of the two posts, and are substantially encased within the housing. The trap may include a first shaft connected to a trigger pad, and a spring loaded second shaft. The first shaft is slideable with respect to the second shaft, which is connected to a plurality of tines. A release is operative to hold a trigger in a set position, and thereby hold the spring loaded second shaft in the set position. The first shaft is operable to displace the release in response to an upward force applied to the trigger pad, wherein the release is operable to release the trigger in response to the displacement, wherein the trigger is operable to release the spring loaded outer shaft.

Abstract: Embodiments of a light source include a substrate having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A plurality of solid state light emitting diodes (LEDs) form an array, with the plurality of LEDs mounted on the substrate in a row between the first end and the second end. The plurality of LEDs further have a first edge LED and a second edge LED having a first encapsulation lens height relative to the substrate. At least one interior LED having a second encapsulation lens height less than the first encapsulation lens height is disposed between the first edge LED and the second edge LED. The spacing between the plurality of LEDs is substantially uniform.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly that has first and second connectors. The first connector includes a main body, a locking member, and first engagement members. The locking member includes an indented portion. The second connector receives the first connector. The second connector includes a main body and a latching member. The latching member includes a biasing member and second engagement members configured to receive the first engagement members. The locking member is configured to deflect the biasing member when the first connector is inserted into the second connector such that the biasing member engages the indented portion thereby retaining the locking member in a locked position and indicating proper mating of the connectors. The latching member slides with respect to the main body of the second connector to a latched position until the second engagement members receive the first engagement members for securely mating the connectors.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes an electrical connector assembly comprising a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a main body, a locking member, and first engagement members. The locking member includes an indented portion. The second connector is configured to receive the first connector. The second connector includes a main body and a latching member that is slidable with respect to the main body. The latching member includes a biasing member and second engagement members configured to receive the first engagement members. The locking member of the first connector is configured to deflect the biasing member of the second connector when the first connector is inserted into the second connector such that the biasing member engages the indented portion of the locking member thereby retaining the locking member in a locked position and indicating proper mating of the first connector and the second connector.

Abstract: A mole trap includes a molded housing with first and second portions. One of the portions includes two molded posts. A trigger and release plate are each pivotally mounted on one of the two posts, and are substantially encased within the housing. The trap may include a first shaft connected to a trigger pad, and a spring loaded second shaft. The first shaft is slideable with respect to the second shaft, which is connected to a plurality of tines. A release is operative to hold a trigger in a set position, and thereby hold the spring loaded second shaft in the set position. The first shaft is operable to displace the release in response to an upward force applied to the trigger pad, wherein the release is operable to release the trigger in response to the displacement, wherein the trigger is operable to release the spring loaded outer shaft.

Abstract: A mole trap includes a molded housing with first and second portions. One of the portions includes two molded posts. A trigger and release plate are each pivotally mounted on one of the two posts, and are substantially encased within the housing. The trap may include a first shaft connected to a trigger pad, and a spring loaded second shaft. The first shaft is slideable with respect to the second shaft, which is connected to a plurality of tines. A release is operative to hold a trigger in a set position, and thereby hold the spring loaded second shaft in the set position. The first shaft is operable to displace the release in response to an upward force applied to the trigger pad, wherein the release is operable to release the trigger in response to the displacement, wherein the trigger is operable to release the spring loaded outer shaft.

Abstract: A shaker dispenser for containing and dispensing product includes a body, a handle, and a dispensing mechanism. The handle includes a base portion and a handle gripping portion that a user may grip to transport and use the dispenser. The handle is inserted within the body such that the entire handle, including the handle gripping portion, is within the body, thereby allowing the shaker dispenser to sit, if desired, on the end having the handle. The body includes indentations, or cut-aways, that allow the handle to be visible from at least one of: a front view, a side view, and a back view. A method of manufacture and use of a shaker dispenser is also described.

Abstract: A mole trap includes a molded housing with first and second portions. One of the portions includes two molded posts. A trigger and release plate are each pivotally mounted on one of the two posts, and are substantially encased within the housing. The trap may include a first shaft connected to a trigger pad, and a spring loaded second shaft. The first shaft is slideable with respect to the second shaft, which is connected to a plurality of tines. A release is operative to hold a trigger in a set position, and thereby hold the spring loaded second shaft in the set position. The first shaft is operable to displace the release in response to an upward force applied to the trigger pad, wherein the release is operable to release the trigger in response to the displacement, wherein the trigger is operable to release the spring loaded outer shaft.

Abstract: A physically uncloneable function (PUF) sense and response module fabricated from a stack of integrated circuit chip layers. At least one of the PUF chips in the stack has a unique identifier resulting from random effects of fabrication processes. The PUF chip generates the fingerprint at power-on resulting that in turn is used to generate a private key. The private key generates a public key used to communicate with the outside world. The encrypted data from the outside world is decrypted with the private key. The public key is stored for comparison with pubic keys generated at subsequent power-up operations. If the key changes, tampering is indicated and a predetermined tamper response event is generated such as the erasing of the contents of a memory.

Abstract: A shaker dispenser for containing and dispensing product includes a body, a handle, and a dispensing mechanism. The handle includes a base portion and a handle gripping portion that a user may grip to transport and use the dispenser. The handle is inserted within the body such that the entire handle, including the handle gripping portion, is within the body, thereby allowing the shaker dispenser to sit, if desired, on the end having the handle. The body includes indentations, or cut-aways, that allow the handle to be visible from at least one of: a front view, a side view, and a back view. A method of manufacture and use of a shaker dispenser is also described.

Abstract: A conductive wallet includes a bi-fold design with conductive fabric and conductive polyurethane foam on the outer and bottom surfaces. The wallet is configured and designed with silver-plated conductive anti-microbial fabric on the outer surface and (in communication with) conductive polyurethane foam to form a flat-circled tip on the bottom center crease of the wallet. The wallet would be used to protect the user when making transactions at automated teller machines and supermarket kiosks etc.; it's ergonomically configured for use on keypads, resistive screens and to transfer a low thermal electrical current from the human finger to operate capacitive screens.

Abstract: A mole trap includes a molded housing with first and second portions. One of the portions includes two molded posts. A trigger and release plate are each pivotally mounted on one of the two posts, and are substantially encased within the housing. The trap may include a first shaft connected to a trigger pad, and a spring loaded second shaft. The first shaft is slideable with respect to the second shaft, which is connected to a plurality of tines. A release is operative to hold a trigger in a set position, and thereby hold the spring loaded second shaft in the set position. The first shaft is operable to displace the release in response to an upward force applied to the trigger pad, wherein the release is operable to release the trigger in response to the displacement, wherein the trigger is operable to release the spring loaded outer shaft.

Abstract: A multilayer electronic module for photon counting such as in the solar blind region of the ultraviolet electromagnetic spectrum is provided. The device comprises a photocathode for detecting photons and generating an electron output, a micro-channel plate for receiving the output electrons emitted from the photocathode in response to the photon input and amplifying same, readout circuitry and one or more bit-counting circuit layers used to count the electron output of the micro-channel plate.

Abstract: A preprocessed semiconductor substrate such as a wafer is provided with a metal etch mask which defines singulation channels on the substrate surface. An isotropic etch process is used to define a singulation channel with a first depth extending into the semiconductor substrate material. A second anisotropic etch process is used to increase the depth of the singulation channel while providing substantially vertical singulation channel sidewalls. The singulation channel can be extended through the depth of the substrate or, in an alternative embodiment, a predetermined portion of the inactive surface of the substrate removed to expose the singulation channels. In this manner, semiconductor die can be precisely singulated from a wafer while maintaining vertical die sidewalls.