Abstract: A system and method in accordance with the present technique for protecting motor drives from damage due to misconfiguration while coupled to a common DC bus, comprises sensing electrical operating parameters of the motor drives, automatically determining whether each of the drives is actually installed as a common bus leader or a common bus follower, and comparing the actual installation of the motor drives to a respective stored configuration of each of the motor drives as either a common bus leader or a common bus follower.

Abstract: A system and method in accordance with the present technique for protecting motor drives from damage due to misconfiguration while coupled to a common DC bus, comprises sensing electrical operating parameters of the motor drives, automatically determining whether each of the drives is actually installed as a common bus leader or a common bus follower, and comparing the actual installation of the motor drives to a respective stored configuration of each of the motor drives as either a common bus leader or a common bus follower.

Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle provides at least one fixed panel or window and a movable panel or window. The window assembly includes a frame which includes a perimeter portion and a dividing portion. The fixed window panel is secured to the dividing portion and a portion of the perimeter portion, while the movable window panel slidably engages the dividing portion. The window assembly includes a resilient seal secured to the frame. The resilient seal is secured to the frame via integral molding of the resilient seal to the frame. The resilient seal may have different cross sectional forms at different portions of the frame.

Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle provides at least one fixed panel or window and a movable panel or window. The window assembly includes a frame which includes a perimeter portion and a dividing portion. The fixed window panel is secured to the dividing portion and a portion of the perimeter portion, while the movable window panel slidably engages the dividing portion. The window assembly includes a resilient seal secured to the frame. The resilient seal is secured to the frame via integral molding of the resilient seal to the frame. The resilient seal may have different cross sectional forms at different portions of the frame.

Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle provides at least one fixed panel or window and a movable panel or window. The window assembly includes a frame which includes a perimeter portion and a dividing portion. The fixed window panel is secured to the dividing portion and a portion of the perimeter portion, while the movable window panel slidably engages the dividing portion. The window assembly includes a resilient seal secured to the frame. The resilient seal is secured to the frame via integral molding of the resilient seal to the frame. The resilient seal may have different cross sectional forms at different portions of the frame.

Abstract: A tracheal humidification system (20) includes a filter (26) for humidifying the air being breathed by the patient. The filter (26) is disposed in an uppermost portion (24) of a breathing path (22). At least one secretion path (28) including a drain tube (30) is provided for collecting secretions (512) from the patient. Filter (26) is disposed above the secretion path (28), so that the secretions (512) are prevented from contacting and clogging filter (26).

Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle provides at least one fixed panel or window and a movable panel or window. A one piece frame is formed which includes a perimeter frame and at least one dividing member. The window panel assembly may be adapted for a vehicle door, whereby the fixed window panel is secured to the dividing member and a portion of the perimeter frame, while the movable window panel slidably engages a portion of the perimeter frame with one edge and the dividing member with the other edge, which is opposite the first edge. A rail or guide member is secured to the second edge of the movable panel for slidable engagement with the dividing member. The rail member and guide member allow the movable window panel and fixed window panel to form a substantially flush, continuous, planar surface across their adjacent edges, while still providing a substantially airtight seal therebetween.

Abstract: A window assembly module for a vehicle comprises at least one fixed window panel having an inner surface and an outer surface, a movable window panel having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a frame configured to secure to the vehicle. The inner surface of the at least one fixed window panel is secured to the frame. The movable window panel is movable relative to the frame. The frame includes a portion separating the at least one fixed window panel and the movable window panel. The portion of the frame is adapted to maintain the outer surface of the movable window panel generally flush with the outer surface of the fixed window panel as the movable window panel is moved relative to the frame. The window assembly is suitable for use as either a side door window of a vehicle or a rear window of a vehicle.

Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle provides at least one fixed panel or window and a movable panel or window. A one piece frame is formed which includes a perimeter frame and at least one dividing member. The window panel assembly may be adapted for a vehicle door, whereby the fixed window panel is secured to the dividing member and a portion of the perimeter frame, while the movable window panel slidably engages a portion of the perimeter frame with one edge and the dividing member with the other edge, which is opposite the first edge. A rail or guide member is secured to the second edge of the movable panel for slidable engagement with the dividing member. The rail member and guide member allow the movable window panel and fixed window panel to form a substantially flush, continuous, planar surface across their adjacent edges, while still providing a substantially airtight seal therebetween.

Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle provides at least one fixed panel or window and a movable panel or window. A one piece frame is formed which includes a perimeter frame and at least one dividing member. The window panel assembly may be adapted for a vehicle door, whereby the fixed window panel is secured to the dividing member and a portion of the perimeter frame, while the movable window panel slidably engages a portion of the perimeter frame with one edge and the dividing member with the other edge, which is opposite the first edge. A rail or guide member is secured to the second edge of the movable panel for slidable engagement with the dividing member. The rail member and guide member allow the movable window panel and fixed window panel to form a substantially flush, continuous, planar surface across their adjacent edges, while still providing a substantially airtight seal therebetween.

Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle provides at least one fixed panel or window and a movable panel or window. A one piece frame is formed which includes a perimeter frame and at least one dividing member. The window panel assembly may be adapted for a vehicle door, whereby the fixed window panel is secured to the dividing member and a portion of the perimeter frame, while the movable window panel slidably engages a portion of the perimeter frame with one edge and the dividing member with the other edge, which is opposite the first edge. A rail or guide member is secured to the second edge of the movable panel for slidable engagement with the dividing member. The rail member and guide member allow the movable window panel and fixed window panel to form a substantially flush, continuous, planar surface across their adjacent edges, while still providing a substantially airtight seal therebetween.

Abstract: A multi-part, detachable and preassembled panel assembly is provided for use in combination with a vehicle, comprising a first panel having a peripheral edge and adapted to close an opening in the vehicle. A second panel is provided which is adapted to be adjacent the first panel and overlie at least a portion of the vehicle. The first and second panels are detachably coupled to one another by an attachment member molded directly on at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the first panel and including a securing flange for detachably receiving a securing post extending from the second panel. The second panel is also secured directly to the portion of the vehicle the panel covers by a fastener distant from a securing flange.

Abstract: A multi-part, detachable and preassembled panel assembly is provided for use in combination with a vehicle, comprising a first panel having a peripheral edge and adapted to close an opening in the vehicle. A second panel is provided which is adapted to be adjacent the first panel and overlie at least a portion of the vehicle. The first and second panels are detachably coupled to one another by an attachment member molded directly on at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the first panel and including a portion for detachably receiving a securing post extending from the second panel. The second panel is also secured directly to the portion of the vehicle the panel covers by a coupler distant from the attachment member.

Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle for use in combination with at least one wiper assembly is disclosed. The wiper assembly has an arm coupled at one end to a propelling means and at an opposite end to a wiper blade assembly. The wiper assembly is adapted to traverse the window assembly between a first and second position. The window assembly includes a window panel, a gasket encapsulating at least a portion of the window panel for mounting and sealing the window panel in the vehicle, and an arresting structure extending from an upper surface of the gasket to engage the wiper assembly when in the first position.

Abstract: A generator housing including a housing module having at least one relatively complex internal passage formed therein and housing flow control components for circulating a fluid coolant through the generator. The housing module is formed by forming a plurality of sub-components each having at least one relatively simple passage formed therein for defining part of the at least one relatively complex internal passage. The sub-components are combined together as by bonding to form the housing module with at least one relatively complex internal passage. The flow control components are contained in bores within the housing module in fluid communication with the relatively complex internal passage therein. The housing module if formed of a relatively lightweight, non-metallic material to enable reduction in the weight of the generator housing in cost-effective and technically accepted manner thereby providing an improved generator which can be used in aircraft.