Abstract: A method of forming an oxide layer on a powder metal part includes subjecting the powder metal part to a steam oxidation process. An oxide layer is formed on the powder metal part. The oxide layer has a thickness greater than 7 microns.

Abstract: Aspects for automated monitoring of a display are described. The aspects include utilizing gaze tracking with a display to monitor attention to information on the display. Additionally, a level of alarm is escalated for the updated information when the attention by the system operator is not detected within a predetermined time period.

Abstract: Aspects for managing print jobs for a printer are described. The aspects include an examination of a print queue of print jobs based on a level of consumable resources available in the printer. Further, an order of the print jobs in the printer is adjusted to prioritize printing of the print jobs that can be completely printed with the consumable resources available, wherein the printer realizes increased throughput and minimized downtime.

Abstract: An article and method for forming an article having a hard-finished surface including a predetermined density of carbides to improve pitting and wear resistance and to significantly increase the overall life of the article. This method comprises selecting a carburizing grade material to form an article, carburizing the article to form a microstructure on at least one portion of the article having a predetermined density of carbides dispersed in the microstructure to a predetermined depth, quenching the article to form a hardened matrix dispersed with carbides and hard finishing the article to form the surface, the surface having at least approximately 20% by volume fraction carbides dispersed in the hardened matrix.

Abstract: A coating is provided for use in lubricating an electro-cautery probe of a cauterization device to resist sticking of tissue on the electro-cautery probe. The coating is also provided to lubricate other medical instruments as well as to facilitate sliding of one instrument against another. The coating includes an amphiphilic lipid. The coating also includes an amphiphilic phospholipid, a glycerol-based lipid, a glycerol-based phospholipid, and/or a lecithin.

Abstract: A filter cartridge for use in a baghouse having a tubesheet with a plurality of opening. A flexible snapband is biased towards engagement with a surface defining one of the openings in the tubesheet and is adapted to receive a portion of the filter cartridge. The snapband has a first surface and a second surface with a pair of protrusions separated by a groove adapted to receive a peripheral edge of one of the tubesheet opening. The pair of protrusions sealingly engage surfaces of the tubesheet. The filter cartridge includes filter media. Structure supports the filter media. A rigid non-metallic tubular collar is integrally formed with the filter media and the structure to secure this filter media and the structure to said collar. The collar includes a pair of longitudinally spaced continuous projections extending radially from the collar.

Abstract: A filter cartridge for use in a baghouse having a tubesheet with a plurality of opening. A flexible snapband is biased towards engagement with a surface defining one of the openings in the tubesheet and is adapted to receive a portion of the filter cartridge. The snapband has a first surface and a second surface with a pair of protrusions separated by a groove adapted to receive a peripheral edge of one of the tubesheet openingd. The pair of protrusions sealingly engage surfaces of the tubesheet. The filter cartridge includes filter media. Structure supports the filter media. A rigid non-metallic tubular collar is integrally formed with the filter media and the structure to secure this filter media and the structure to said collar. The collar includes a pair of longitudinally spaced continuous projections extending radially from the collar.

Abstract: An optical fiber viewing assembly for an endoscope has a light guide with an elastically flexible portion and a substantially rigid pre-curved distal portion. The viewing assembly is particularly suited for traversing bends of relatively small radii in an endotracheal breathing tube without scraping accumulated biological material from the inner surface of the breathing tube that could collect on the distal end of the light guide and obscure the endoscopic view.

Abstract: An enclosure for housing circuitry of an electronic device including at least one enclosure part, and a shielding layer on the part. The enclosure part has an exterior surface and an opposing interior surface defining a wall therebetween, and is formed of a plastic material which is generally transparent. The shielding layer is provided to cover at least a portion of the interior surface of the enclosure part. The layer is formulated to provide EMI shielding for the circuitry housed within the enclosure, and as coated or otherwise applied to the interior surface is visually perceptible through the exterior surface of the enclosure part for enhancing the cosmetic appearance of the enclosure.

Abstract: A polishing pad or other shaped article for the electrochemical mechanical polishing (ECMP) of a workpiece. The article includes an electrically-conductive compound which is formed into a layer. The compound is formulated as an admixture which includes a polymeric component forming a continuous phase in the layer, and an electrically-conductive filler component forming a discrete phase within the continuous phase. With the workpiece and the layer being electrically connected and with an electrical bias being applied between the workpiece and the layer, the bias being capable of activating an electrochemical reaction, the compound exhibits an overpotential for the activation of the reaction greater than the bias.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for a circuit breaker air-core coil includes a unitary body having a generally U-shaped body. The body has at least one retaining form structured to fit over a fastener head. When installed in a typical power air circuit breaker, the air-core coil disposed in the mounting bracket is located above the circuit breakers's load conductor fasteners. These fasteners, and therefore the air-core coil, are located outside of the space in the circuit breaker occupied by a current sensor.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for a circuit breaker air-core coil includes a unitary body having a generally U-shaped body. The body has at least one retaining form structured to fit over a fastener head. When installed in a typical power air circuit breaker, the air-core coil disposed in the mounting bracket is located above the circuit breaker's load conductor fasteners. These fasteners, and therefore the air-core coil, are located outside of the space in the circuit breaker occupied by a current sensor.

Abstract: An optical fiber viewing assembly for an endoscope has a light guide with an elastically flexible portion and a substantially rigid pre-curved distal portion. The viewing assembly is particularly suited for traversing bends of relatively small radii in an endotracheal breathing tube without scraping accumulated biological material from the inner surface of the breathing tube that could collect on the distal end of the light guide and obscure the endoscopic view.

Abstract: An enclosure for housing circuitry of an electronic device including at least one enclosure part, and a shielding layer on the part. The enclosure part has an exterior surface and an opposing interior surface defining a wall therebetween, and is formed of a plastic material which is generally transparent. The shielding layer is provided to cover at least a portion of the interior surface of the enclosure part. The layer is formulated to provide EMI shielding for the circuitry housed within the enclosure, and as coated or otherwise applied to the interior surface is visually perceptible through the exterior surface of the enclosure part for enhancing the cosmetic appearance of the enclosure.

Abstract: The invention provides a process-centric, scenario-driven business service assembly software environment that uses encapsulated, iconographic building blocks—each representing a discrete Web Service component to be executed within a business service—to logically depict service processes as well as complex relationships between these processes, their audiences, and means of deployment. Fundamental to the invention are an Interactive Flow Assembler, an Interactive Flow Engine, a design-time Service Manager, and an implicit XML-based data and process model. Business users employ the Interactive Flow Assembler to create online business services that are executed by the Interactive Flow Engine by chaining a series of logical business steps that codify business rules, collect data, and take actions.

Abstract: A filter assembly (24) includes a first filter portion (80) with a first attachment (100) adapted to attach to a tubesheet (44) to support at least a portion of the first filter portion in a second plenum (40) and to permit fluid communication between the first filter portion and a first plenum (42). A tubular member (104) is fixed to and extends from the first attachment (100). A pleated filter element (120) is disposed adjacent to the tubular member (104) for support. A second attachment (140) is fixed to the tubular member (104) at a second end of the first filter portion (80) and defines an opening through which fluid may flow. The tubular member (104) is fixed to the first and second attachments (100, 140) with sufficient strength to support the weight of at least one other filter portion. A second filter portion (82) includes a third attachment (180) at a first end and defines an opening through which fluid may flow. A tubular member (186) is fixed to and extends from the third attachment (180).

Abstract: A filter assembly (24) includes a first filter portion (80) with a first attachment (100) adapted to attach to a tubesheet (44) to support at least a portion of the first filter portion in a second plenum (40) and to permit fluid communication between the first filter portion and a first plenum (42). A tubular member (104) is fixed to and extends from the first attachment (100). A pleated filter element (120) is disposed adjacent to the tubular member (104) for support. A second attachment (140) is fixed to the tubular member (104) at a second end of the first filter portion (80) and defines an opening through which fluid may flow. The tubular member (104) is fixed to the first and second attachments (100, 140) with sufficient strength to support the weight of at least one other filter portion. A second filter portion (82) includes a third attachment (180) at a first end and defines an opening through which fluid may flow. A tubular member (186) is fixed to and extends from the third attachment (180).

Abstract: An apparatus for blending two gases together in precisely adjustable proportions. The apparatus includes a mechanically adjustable, blending subassembly adapted to receive the first gas at a predetermined pressure and a one-to-one force balanced pneumatic relay which is operated by the first gas and which meters the flow of the second gas to the blending subassembly at a pressure substantially equal to the pressure of the first gas being supplied to the blending subassembly. Check valves are strategically located to prevent back flow of either of the gases being mixed when the device is being operated in the low-flow mode, thereby eliminating the requirement for time consuming balancing of the gas flow pressures.

Abstract: A safety flow control device for use in a beverage distribution system of the character using pressurized gas to dispense the beverage from its containers for ensuring that the containers are not accidentally overpressurized. The device of the invention is adapted to be placed in the line which connects the pressure source to the containers for the beverage. The device embodies a rupture disc having a first side exposed to the gas used in pressurizing the containers and a second side exposed to atmosphere. Strategically positioned between the pressure inlet of the device and the pressure side of the rupture disc is a valving mechanism which is maintained in an open configuration by the rupture disc. In the open configuration the valving mechanism permits the gas to flow from the inlet into a first sub-chamber defined by the first side of the rupture disc and then outwardly through the outlet of the device.