Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for preventing or reducing raised edges in wound films are disclosed herein. This improvement can be accomplished by employing a roll spacer that is narrower than the film and/or by entrapping a gas between the layers in the wound film. One or more embodiments of the present invention concern a multilayered wound film roll.

Abstract: A master modem is configured to generate a carrier signal for transmission over a wired connection. A slave modem is configured to change an impedance of the wired connection to alter generation of the carrier signal by the master modem. The impedance of the wired connection is changed based on data to be provided by the slave modem. The master modem can demodulate its own carrier signal to obtain the data provided by the slave modem. The impedance of the wired connection could be changed by changing an impedance of a transformer winding or inductor of the slave modem, where the transformer winding or inductor is coupled to the wired connection. The impedance of the wired connection could also be changed by changing a reactance of a circuit coupled to the wired connection.

Abstract: A master modem is configured to generate a carrier signal for transmission over a wired connection. A slave modem is configured to change an impedance of the wired connection to alter generation of the carrier signal by the master modem. The impedance of the wired connection is changed based on data to be provided by the slave modem. The master modem can demodulate its own carrier signal to obtain the data provided by the slave modem. The impedance of the wired connection could be changed by changing an impedance of a transformer winding or inductor of the slave modem, where the transformer winding or inductor is coupled to the wired connection. The impedance of the wired connection could also be changed by changing a reactance of a circuit coupled to the wired connection.

Abstract: An interior body trim arrangement is basically provided with an interior body trim panel and a back closure member. The interior body trim panel has an interior facing surface and an outboard facing surface opposite the interior facing surface. The back closure member is fixed to the outboard facing surface of the interior body trim panel. The inboard facing surface of the back closure member and the outboard facing surface of the interior body trim panel define an integrated HVAC duct having a first opening end and a second open end.

Abstract: A trim panel overlaying a pillar includes a first trim portion and a second trim portion separable from one another. A handle attaches to the pillar at first and second points by fasteners extending through the second trim portion, the first and second points being vertically spaced apart from one another. An airbag disposed between the trim panel and the pillar deploys such that the first trim portion completely separates from the pillar and the second trim portion along a predetermined separation line. The airbag extends along the pillar alongside at least one of the first and second points and alongside an area between the first point and the second point. The first trim portion and the handle are configured such that the first trim portion is restrained to a limited distance of movement away from the pillar by the handle in response to deployment of the airbag.

Abstract: An interior body trim arrangement is basically provided with an interior body trim panel and a back closure member. The interior body trim panel has an interior facing surface and an outboard facing surface opposite the interior facing surface. The back closure member is fixed to the outboard facing surface of the interior body trim panel. The inboard facing surface of the back closure member and the outbound side surface of the interior body trim panel define an integrated HVAC duct having a first opening end and a second open end.

Abstract: A regulator regulates one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) so as to control an average current through the LEDs. The regulator could include a transistor switch that can couple the LEDs to ground. The regulator could also include circuitry that controls the transistor switch. The circuitry could use a substantially constant reference voltage to regulate the average current through the one or more LEDs. The transistor switch could couple the one or more LEDs to ground through a resistor, and the circuitry could include an error amplifier that compares the reference voltage to a voltage across the resistor. The circuitry could also include a gate driver that can drive a gate of the transistor switch. The error amplifier could be disabled for a period of time when the transistor switch is non-conductive, and the circuitry could include logic for enabling and disabling the error amplifier.

Abstract: A trim panel overlaying a pillar includes a first trim portion and a second trim portion separable from one another. A handle attaches to the pillar at first and second points by fasteners extending through the second trim portion, the first and second points being vertically spaced apart from one another. An airbag disposed between the trim panel and the pillar deploys such that the first trim portion completely separates from the pillar and the second trim portion along a predetermined separation line. The airbag extends along the pillar alongside at least one of the first and second points and alongside an area between the first point and the second point. The first trim portion and the handle are configured such that the first trim portion is restrained to a limited distance of movement away from the pillar by the handle in response to deployment of the airbag.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a pillar, a trim panel, a handle and an airbag. The trim panel is configured to overlay a portion of the pillar and conceal the airbag. The trim panel includes a first trim portion and a second trim portion that is separable from the first trim portion along a predetermined separation line. The handle is rigidly attached to the pillar by at least one fastener that extends through the second trim portion of the trim panel. The airbag is disposed between the trim panel and the pillar such that in response to deployment of the airbag at least a portion of the first trim portion separates from the second trim portion along the predetermined separation line.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a pillar, a trim panel, a handle and an airbag. The trim panel is configured to overlay a portion of the pillar and conceal the airbag. The trim panel includes a first trim portion and a second trim portion that is separable from the first trim portion along a predetermined separation line. The handle is rigidly attached to the pillar by at least one fastener that extends through the second trim portion of the trim panel. The airbag is disposed between the trim panel and the pillar such that in response to deployment of the airbag at least a portion of the first trim portion separates from the second trim portion along the predetermined separation line.

Abstract: A method for sensing current independently of variations in operating conditions is provided that includes generating a switch signal at a switching element. A reference signal is generated at a reference signal generator that is operable to track the switching element. A sense signal is generated based on the switch signal. An output current of the switching element is sensed based on a difference between the reference signal and the sense signal.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for providing a temperature compensated under-voltage-lockout circuit that has a trip point voltage that is not sensitive to temperature variation. The under-voltage-lockout circuit of the invention comprises (1) an inverter circuit that is coupled to a supply voltage and (2) a temperature compensation circuit that is coupled to the supply voltage and to the inverter circuit. The temperature compensation circuit and the inverter circuit temperature compensate a trip point voltage of the inverter circuit by driving an input of the inverter circuit with a voltage that has a same temperature coefficient as the trip point voltage of the inverter circuit.

Abstract: Water-soluble films are prepared from polymer blends of polyvinyl alcohol and sulfonate polymers. The sulfo group can be acid form, SO3H, as well as salt form of potassium, sodium, ammonium, i.e. —SO3K, —SO3Na, and —SO3NH4. Conventional film-forming processes can be used to produce the films. Polymeric films prepared from the blend compositions have unique characteristics. Their water solubility rate can be controlled by varying the composition ratio of the polymer blend. Their water solubility rate is increased even at a temperature of 0° C. The water-soluble polymeric films can be used as packaging materials and immersion transfer printing film.

Abstract: A compensated current generator includes a first current source and a second current source coupled in series. The first and second current sources have temperature coefficients with opposite signs to produce a temperature compensated current. The first current source may be a peaking current source biased by a bias signal to operate a peak of its transfer characteristic curve to enhance power supply rejection. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: Eyewear comprising a frame and a lens attached to the frame, the lens comprising a unitary lens for covering both eyes of a wearer, the lens including an asymmetrical portion on one side for providing additional protection for the wearer's eyes from the side of the wearer's head, the asymmetrical portion being integral with the unitary lens.

Abstract: A wrist band comprising a band for the wrist having a major longitudinal axis along a substantial portion of the length of the band and having two ends, the two ends each having a minor axis which is disposed at an angle to the major longitudinal axes, the ends further forming a substantially perpendicular intersection with the minor axes, the band being adapted to connect to an object to be attached between the ends to be worn at the wrist, whereby the angle between the minor axes at the ends is less than 180°. In another embodiment, the band has an approximate frusto-conical shape when worn.

Abstract: An anti-theft device with a videotaping function capable of videotaping a theft's looks and providing the police evidence to make an arrest or deterring thievery is basically equipped with an image sensor for inputting the captured image into a main unit connected with a detecting unit for detecting unusual situation and externally connected with an alarm device, a telephone, an information service provider of an Internet service provider (ISP) or a wireless communication provider; the image sensor is disposed at the best position; once an intruder enters the detecting area, the detecting unit informs the main unit to send out alarm, videotapes the intruder with preset taping method and informs the related individual; thereby, the outsider not only can view the intruder's looks through the network, but also can use the recorded data as evidence to prove against the criminal and as reference for the police to make an arrest.

Abstract: Eyewear comprising a lens for transmitting light to a wearer's eye, a frame for the lens, the frame including temples for supporting the frame on the wearer's ears, the temples comprising a plurality of substantially equally spaced biomagnets or a single strip biomagnet attached to the temples for providing a magnetic field to the wearer's head. Temple tips for attachment to temples of eyewear comprising a longitudinally extending member having a channel therein for receiving the eyewear temple, the temple tips including at least one biomagnet for providing a magnetic field to the wearer's head.

Abstract: A wrist band comprising a band for the wrist having a major longitudinal axis along a substantial portion of the length of the band and having two ends, the two ends each having a minor axis which is disposed at an angle to the major longitudinal axis, the ends further forming a substantially perpendicular intersection with the minor axes, the band being adapted to connect to an object to be attached between the ends to be worn at the wrist, whereby the angle between the minor axes at the ends is less than 180°. In another embodiment, the band has an approximate frusto-conical shape when worn.