Abstract: A shape memory alloy composite fabric and a method of use is provided in underwater pressure vessels and as flexible joints in atmospheric diving suits. The atmospheric diving suit internal pressure is one atmosphere for underwater transit to and from an underwater work site. During operations at a work site, the shape memory alloy joints transform to a martensite phase and enable greater flexibility while the pressure in the atmospheric diving suit equalizes with ambient depth pressure.

Abstract: A rotary molding system configured to mold food products includes a fill plate through which food product is configured to pass, a cylindrical rotatable drum having mold cavities into which the food product is configured to be deposited, and a platen mounted within the drum. The platen has a plurality of passageways configured to be in communication with the mold cavities. Drum roller supports and rollers are provided on the platen. The extends partially outwardly from the platen and are in contact with the drum.

Abstract: A hanger apparatus includes a body having front and back sides both extending between top and bottom edges, and two spaced-apart lateral sides. The back side defines a backplane for positioning against a wall. The body has a hole inclined toward the bottom edge from the front toward the back to form a first angle ?1 within 15° to 75°. The body further defines a plurality of spaced-apart, parallel wire-receiving slots, each extending horizontally through both sidewalls across the middle portion of the front side and having a front side vertical width sized to allow picture hanging wire to be inserted into the slot from the front side. The wire-receiving slots further have a lower slot edge that is inclined toward the bottom edge extending from the front side toward the back side forming a second angle ?2 within 15° to 75°.

Abstract: Manufacturing system (100) comprises only a few essential components, including: the workpiece(s) (110); the fixtures, or workpiece holding means, (120); the centrifuge (130), including a base (140) and axle (150); the release system (160), preferably a laser source; the containment structure (170); the accretion system, including an accretion substrate (180); and the control system. In operation, the release system directs a focused beam (190) of energy or solid particles to the surface of the workpiece to weaken the bonds of the surface material, and in cooperation with the centrifugal force, induced by the radial motion of the centrifuge, to break the surface material bonds and eject material into a particle path (200) which is directed to the accretion substrate.

Abstract: Manufacturing system (100) comprises only a few essential components, including: the workpiece(s) (110); the fixtures, or workpiece holding means, (120); the centrifuge (130), including a base (140) and axle (150); the release system (160), preferably a laser source; the containment structure (170); the accretion system, including an accretion substrate (180); and the control system. In operation, the release system directs a focused beam (190) of energy or solid particles to the surface of the workpiece to weaken the bonds of the surface material, and in cooperation with the centrifugal force, induced by the radial motion of the centrifuge, to break the surface material bonds and eject material into a particle path (200) which is directed to the accretion substrate.

Abstract: A set of stackable plant starter cell trays in which each of the plant trays include a plurality of inwardly tapering starter cell sockets for removable insertion of plant starter cells. Each of the plant trays has upper and lower leg connection means for the removable insertion of support legs, and each of the support legs is adapted for removable insertion into one of the leg connection means.

Abstract: Linear motor having a plurality of individually energizable coils along an axis. An armature member moves along the axis, and the coils are selectively energized to position the armature member along the axis. The motor is constructed in modular form and can be extended to any desired length by adding coil units and switching elements.

Abstract: Electronically controlled motor assembly particularly suitable for use in precise positioning applications such as positioning the transducer head in a disk drive system. The motor comprises two relatively movable substrates with electrical conductors and means for selectively energizing one of the conductors on each substrate to produce interacting magnetic fields which cause the substrates to assume predetermined positions relative to each other.

Abstract: Electronically controlled coil assembly for use in electrical and electronic applications such as tuned circuits, transformers, and devices which require or utilize a moving magnetic field. The coil assembly comprises a plurality of electrical conductors carried by a substrate with electronically controlled elements for controlling the windings which are energized or connected into a circuit. Embodiments are disclosed in which the coil assembly is constructed both in printed circuit form and in microminiature form.