Abstract: A diffuser assembly includes a first blade pivotably coupled to a housing and configured to rotate about a first axis and includes second blade pivotably coupled to the housing and configured to rotate about a second axis. The diffuser assembly includes a linkage mechanism coupled to the first blade and the second blade and configured to transition between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the linkage mechanism is configured to induce rotation of the second blade about the second axis in a first direction in response to rotation of the first blade about the first axis in the first direction. In the second configuration, the linkage mechanism is configured to induce rotation of the second blade about the second axis in a second direction, opposite the first direction, in response to rotation of the first blade about the first axis in the first direction.

Abstract: A diffuser assembly includes a first blade pivotably coupled to a housing and configured to rotate about a first axis and includes second blade pivotably coupled to the housing and configured to rotate about a second axis. The diffuser assembly includes a linkage mechanism coupled to the first blade and the second blade and configured to transition between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the linkage mechanism is configured to induce rotation of the second blade about the second axis in a first direction in response to rotation of the first blade about the first axis in the first direction. In the second configuration, the linkage mechanism is configured to induce rotation of the second blade about the second axis in a second direction, opposite the first direction, in response to rotation of the first blade about the first axis in the first direction.

Abstract: A diffuser assembly for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a housing having a wall and a passage formed in the wall. The diffuser assembly also includes a first adjustment panel moveably coupled to the wall and having a first flange and a second adjustment panel moveably coupled to the wall and having a second flange. The first flange and the second flange define at least a portion of an inlet port of the diffuser assembly that extends through the passage. The inlet port is configured to fluidly couple to a duct and direct an air flow from the duct into an interior volume of the housing. The first adjustment panel and the second adjustment panel are configured to translate along the wall to adjust a size of the inlet port.

Abstract: A processor module comprises an integrated circuit component attached to a power interposer. One or more voltage regulator modules attach to the power interposer via interconnect sockets and the power interposer routes regulated power signals generated by the voltage regulator modules to the integrated circuit component. Input power signals are provided to the voltage regulator from the system board via straight pins, a cable connector, or another type of connector. The integrated circuit component's I/O signals are routed through the power interposer to a system board via a socket located between the power interposer and the socket. Not having to route regulated power signals from a system board through a socket to an integrated circuit component can result in a system board with fewer layers, which can reduce overall system cost, as well as creating more area available in the remaining layers for I/O signal entry to the socket.

Abstract: A rubber composition including one or more bismaleimides and/or organothiosulfates, while at the same time having a reduced amount of sulfur, provides for excellent final rubber vulcanizate physical properties, including improved adhesion to metal reinforcement. The composition may be used to form several products, for example, coated metal, coated wire, coated cord, tires, hoses, belts, and shoe soles.

Abstract: An apparatus for switching microwave signals includes a plurality of input lines, a plurality of output lines; and a plurality of thyristors. Each thyristor has a lower conducting surface that is electrically connected to one of the input lines and an upper conducting surface that is electrically connected to one of the output lines. A selected thyristor transmits a microwave signal between a selected input line and a selected output line in an ON state and blocks the microwave signal between the selected input line and the selected output line in an OFF state.

Abstract: A method for separating and filtering solid particles from a hydrocarbon slurry liquid includes two or more filter sections in fluid communication with the hydrocarbon slurry. At least one filter section is comprised of one or more filter elements having a mean pore size of less than 10 microns, and at least one other section is comprised of one or more filter elements having a mean pore size of 10 microns or greater. The small pore filter (less than 10 microns) will exclude all or substantially all of the smaller catalyst fines produced by catalyst particle attrition. The liquid product removed from the small pore filters will be substantially free of particulates. The large pore filters (10 microns or greater) will exclude larger catalyst particles, but will allow the smaller fines to pass. The liquid product removed from the large pore filters will contain the fines generated from catalyst particle attrition.

Abstract: An apparatus for switching microwave signals includes a plurality of input lines, a plurality of output lines; and a plurality of thyristor. Each thyristor has a lower conducting surface that is electrically connected to one of the input lines and an upper conducting surface that is electrically connected to one of the output lines. A selected thyristor transmits a microwave signal between a selected input line and a selected output line in an ON state and blocks the microwave signal between the selected input line and the selected output line in an OFF state.

Abstract: A thyristor for switching microwave signals includes semiconductor layers disposed on a substrate. A first surface of the thyristor defines an anode, and a second surface of the thyristor defines a cathode. The semiconductor layers include at least one semi-insulating layer. The thyristor transmits a microwave signal between the anode and the cathode in an ON state and blocks the microwave signal between the anode and the cathode in an OFF state.

Abstract: A thyristor for switching microwave signals includes semiconductor layers disposed on a substrate. A first surface of the thyristor defines an anode, and a second surface of the thyristor defines a cathode. The semiconductor layers include at least one semi-insulating layer. The thyristor transmits a microwave signal between the anode and the cathode in an ON state and blocks the microwave signal between the anode and the cathode in an OFF state.

Abstract: A thyristor for switching microwave signals includes semiconductor layers disposed on a substrate. A first surface of the thyristor defines an anode, and a second surface of the thyristor defines a cathode. The semiconductor layers include at least one semi-insulating layer. The thyristor transmits a microwave signal between the anode and the cathode in an ON state and blocks the microwave signal between the anode and the cathode in an OFF state.

Abstract: An apparatus for switching microwave signals includes a plurality of input lines, a plurality of output lines; and a plurality of thyristors. Each thyristor has a lower conducting surface that is electrically connected to one of the input lines and an upper conducting surface that is electrically connected to one of the output lines. A selected thyristor transmits a microwave signal between a selected input line and a selected output line in an ON state and blocks the microwave signal between the selected input line and the selected output line in an OFF state.

Abstract: An apparatus for switching microwave signals includes a plurality of input lines, a plurality of output lines; and a plurality of thyristors. Each thyristor has a lower conducting surface that is electrically connected to one of the input lines and an upper conducting surface that is electrically connected to one of the output lines. A selected thyristor transmits a microwave signal between a selected input line and a selected output line in an ON state and blocks the microwave signal between the selected input line and the selected output line in an OFF state.

Abstract: A thyristor for switching microwave signals includes semiconductor layers disposed on a substrate. A first surface of the thyristor defines an anode, and a second surface of the thyristor defines a cathode. The semiconductor layers include at least one semi-insulating layer. The thyristor transmits a microwave signal between the anode and the cathode in an ON state and blocks the microwave signal between the anode and the cathode in an OFF state.

Abstract: An apparatus for switching microwave signals includes a plurality of input lines, a plurality of output lines; and a plurality of thyristors. Each thyristor has a lower conducting surface that is electrically connected to one of the input lines and an upper conducting surface that is electrically connected to one of the output lines. A selected thyristor transmits a microwave signal between a selected input line and a selected output line in an ON state and blocks the microwave signal between the selected input line and the selected output line in an OFF state.

Abstract: An assembly for attaching a printed circuit board to a chassis includes a mounting rail for engagement with the printed circuit board and a guide member for engagement with the chassis. In one embodiment, the mounting rail includes an elongated body member having a first side and a second side and a spacer formed in the first side. A lock member for engaging the printed circuit board is coupled to the spacer. The guide member defines a guide slot for slidably receiving the mounting rail.

Abstract: Disclosed are digital processing techniques for efficiently receiving, sampling and recovering multiple direct-sequence spread-spectrum signals by multiplexing key signal processing elements across many logical channels. Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers serve to illustrate the technique. They receive many signals, each with independent timing, phase, amplitude, and data modulation, which may arrive on multiple carrier frequencies and at multiple spreading rates. To employ digital processing techniques, the carrier or carriers are reduced to one or more digital sample streams. Digital processing (e.g., products, sums, decisions, etc.) is then used to estimate, or recover, the received signal and its characteristics. When these functions can be partitioned by processing rate, the usual case, the lower-rate functions can be efficiently shared with negligible efficiency loss.

Abstract: A temperature controller with an integral liquid level control is contained within one unit. The unit consists of an electrical and heat conductive housing, which serves as a first electrode of the liquid level sensor. A metal clamp and a means to attach the housing to the liquid vessel is insulated from the housing and serves as a second electrode. The electrodes are connected in an electrical circuit such that when the electrodes are immersed within a conductive liquid, the resistance between the electrodes is reduced and a current is allowed to flow. A temperature sensor, such as a thermistor, RTD, or thermocouple, is contained within the housing. The housing conducts heat from the housing environment for radiation within the housing.

Abstract: A temperature controller with an integral liquid level control contained within one unit. The unit consists of an electrical and heat conductive housing, which serves as a first electrode of the liquid level sensor. A metal clamp and a means to attach the housing to the liquid vessel is insulated from the housing and serves as a second electrode. The electrodes are connected in an electrical circuit such that when the electrodes are immersed within a conductive liquid the resistance between the electrodes is reduced and a current is allowed to flow. A temperature sensor, such as, a thermistor, RTD, or thermocouple, is contained within the housing. The housing conducts heat from the housing environment for radiation within the housing.

Abstract: A flavoring agent and a method of imparting to foodstuffs, especially beverages, a pleasant blueberry flavor and aroma by adding thereto a defined ratio range of linalool to a 5 to 7 carbon alcohol or aldehyde known for its fresh green note.