Abstract: The present disclosure sets forth a power management system including a plurality of power management devices configured to transfer power among a plurality of external devices. The power management system includes a first power management device and a second power management device. The first power management device includes a first, second and third communication ports along with first, second and third power ports. The second power management device includes fourth, fifth and sixth communications port along with fourth, fifth and sixth power ports. The first power port of the first power management device is coupled to the fourth power port of the second power management device such that first and second power and the first communications port of the first power management device is coupled to the fourth communications port of the second power management device.

Abstract: A gas extraction apparatus provides for reliable and accurate extraction of gases dissolved in fluids and routing the extracted gas to an analytical instrument. An extraction module comprises one or more fluorosilicone membranes molded into the shape of a flattened disk. The membranes are retained in a housing in a spaced apart relationship. The membrane is permeable to target gas(es), but not to the fluid. Porous support members support the membranes and prevent damage to them and the housing defines separate fluid flow paths for the fluid and the gas extracted from it.

Abstract: A fuel cell battery charger configured to power a rechargeable battery includes a fuel cell and a battery docking station. The battery docking station receives power from the fuel cell, and the battery docking station is configured to charge multiple classes of batteries. Different classes of batteries have at least one of a different shape and a different charging voltage.

Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a fuel reformer configured to react a raw fuel and oxygen to produce a reformed fuel. The fuel cell system further includes a fuel cell configured to generate electricity by reacting oxygen at a first electrode and reformed fuel at a second electrode. The fuel cell system further includes a plate member at least partially defining an air chamber wall, an air chamber inlet, and an air chamber outlet. The air chamber is configured to route air to at least one of the fuel reformer and the first electrode of the fuel cell stack.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus is provided having a platform for receipt of a container such as a wine glass. The platform is connected to a transducer which is sensitive to weight on the platform and which produces an electrical signal dependant on the magnitude of that weight. Electrical outputs from the transducer are connected to a control unit over connections. The control unit includes a keypad and a display. Control signals from control unit are supplied over electrical connections to a solenoid valve. The control unit controls the flow of material by opening and closing solenoid valve.

Abstract: A gas extraction apparatus provides for reliable and accurate extraction of gases dissolved in fluids and routing the extracted gas to an analytical instrument. An extraction module comprises one or more fluorosilicone membranes molded into the shape of a flattened disk. The membranes are retained in a housing in a spaced apart relationship. The membrane is permeable to target gas(es), but not to the fluid. Porous support members support the membranes and prevent damage to them and the housing defines separate fluid flow paths for the fluid and the gas extracted from it.

Abstract: A device, method and system for regulating networks using Domain Name System (DNS) is disclosed herein. The exemplary method may receive a DNS transaction between a DNS client and a DNS server. DNS information associated with the DNS transaction is identified. An appropriate action for the transaction may be applied to the DNS information based on network security rules.

Abstract: A tubular membrane extractor column is connected to an oil filled electrical component such as a transformer. Fault gases dissolved in the transformer oil are extracted from the oil in the separator and are isolated in a second phase. Oil and second phase gas are circulated in separate flow paths until equilibrium is reached. Equilibrated gas is routed to a gas chromatograph or other analytical instrument requiring controlled fluid flow, and which incorporates a manifold assembly that eliminates the need for many of the external fittings and connections required in the instrument. A manifold block has plural fluid flow paths formed therethrough to route fluids to selected components. A collar mates to the block and adapts to a rotary injection valve to provide the continued fluid paths from the block to the injector valve and the other components of the instrument.

Abstract: A gas chromatograph or other analytical instrument requiring controlled fluid flow incorporates a manifold assembly that eliminates the need for many of the external fittings and connections required in the instrument. A manifold block has plural fluid flow paths formed therethrough to route fluids to selected components. A collar mates to the block and adapts to a rotary injection valve to provide the continued fluid paths from the block to the injector valve and the other components of the instrument.

Abstract: A portable, patient assignable, medical suction apparatus usable especially in the medical evacuation field. The suction apparatus includes self contained battery energy sourcing in addition to capability of operation and battery charging from a variety of alternating and direct current energy sources as are commonly available in transportation vehicles and ground based medical facilities. The disclosed apparatus includes provisions for suction canister usage, electromagnetic interference reduction, mounting on an existing aircraft stanchion and shelf and hand carriage to a patient's bedside. Military usage and possible civilian usage are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composite sheet transducer for producing voltage in response to stimuli d having a polymeric sheet sandwiched between a plurality of thin film conductive blocks arranged in non-conductively isolated block patterns of opposed electrode assemblies to establish a network of closed circuit segments of sensors. Electric shorting between opposed overlapping blocks is thereby limited to circuit segment areas of the composite sheet to avoid interference with voltage production in other areas of the composite sheet.