Abstract: A piezoelectric sensing device is described for measuring material thickness of targets such as pipes, tubes, and other conduits that carry fluids. The piezoelectric sensing device includes a piezoelectric element mounted to a flexible circuit with glass reinforced polyimide C-stage cover layers surrounding a pure polyimide C-stage core.

Abstract: A new and novel impact energy attenuation material, impact energy attenuation module employing the material and a fit system for optimizing the performance thereof is provided. Non-linear energy attenuating material consisting of a plurality of loose particles is employed for impact energy dissipation. The loose particles are preferably spherical elastomeric balls. An impact energy attenuation module includes a container that holds the loose particles. The impact energy attenuation module can be provided in a wide range of sizes and shapes and the loose particles can be provided in different materials, sizes, density, compaction and hardness to suit with the application at hand. A matrix of impact energy attenuation module are provided about the surface of a shell to provide the required impact energy attenuation. The material, impact energy attenuation module and system of the present invention are well suited for protection of body parts and other cushioning and protection needs.

Abstract: A new and novel impact energy attenuation material, impact energy attenuation module employing the material and a fit system for optimizing the performance thereof is provided. Non-linear energy attenuating material consisting of a plurality of loose particles is employed for impact energy dissipation. The loose particles are preferably spherical elastomeric balls. An impact energy attenuation module includes a container that holds the loose particles. The impact energy attenuation module can be provided in a wide range of sizes and shapes and the loose particles can be provided in different materials, sizes, density, compaction and hardness to suit with the application at hand. A matrix of impact energy attenuation module are provided about the surface of a shell to provide the required impact energy attenuation. The material, impact energy attenuation module and system of the present invention are well suited for protection of body parts and other cushioning and protection needs.

Abstract: A new and novel impact energy attenuation material, impact energy attenuation module employing the material and a fit system for optimizing the performance thereof is provided. Non-linear energy attenuating material consisting of a plurality of loose particles is employed for impact energy dissipation. The loose particles are preferably spherical elastomeric balls. An impact energy attenuation module includes a container that holds the loose particles. The impact energy attenuation module can be provided in a wide range of sizes and shapes and the loose particles can be provided in different materials, sizes, density, compaction and hardness to suit with the application at hand. A matrix of impact energy attenuation module are provided about the surface of a shell to provide the required impact energy attenuation. The material, impact energy attenuation module and system of the present invention are well suited for protection of body parts and other cushioning and protection needs.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for attaching a sensing device to a target object. The apparatus includes one or more magnets that attach the apparatus to a target object. The sensing device is coupled to the target object with a coupling material and is held in place against the target object by the apparatus.

Abstract: A sensing device and a method of attaching the sensing device to a target object is disclosed. The substrate of the sensing device has one or more bonding material vias that allows the bonding material used to attach the substrate to the target object to flow from one side of the substrate to the other side of the substrate. The bonding material forms rivets to secure the substrate to the target object and to secure the layers of the substrate to each other.

Abstract: A new and novel impact energy attenuation material, impact energy attenuation module employing the material and a fit system for optimizing the performance thereof is provided. Non-linear energy attenuating material consisting of a plurality of loose particles is employed for impact energy dissipation. The loose particles are preferably spherical elastomeric balls. An impact energy attenuation module includes a container that holds the loose particles. The impact energy attenuation module can be provided in a wide range of sizes and shapes and the loose particles can be provided in different materials, sizes, density, compaction and hardness to suit with the application at hand. A matrix of impact energy attenuation module are provided about the surface of a shell to provide the required impact energy attenuation. The material, impact energy attenuation module and system of the present invention are well suited for protection of body parts and other cushioning and protection needs.

Abstract: Methods, computer systems, and computer-readable storage media for providing application results related to user intent with respect to a topic-of-interest are provided. A user search session is monitored and upon discerning a requisite level of user intent with respect to the topic-of-interest, applications residing on the user device that provide application results related to the user intent are determined. A request for the application results is communicated to the applications, and the applications results are received from at least a portion of the applications. The application results are integrated with a set of Web-based results; the results are ranked and are presented on a user interface.

Abstract: A browser toolbar displays contextual data from a search engine service for a webpage currently being displayed by a web browser. The browser toolbar identifies the URL of a webpage currently being displayed by a web browser. The browser toolbar provides an indication of the URL to a search engine service, which identifies an entity corresponding with the URL. The search engine service gathers data relevant to the entity and provides the relevant data to the browser toolbar, which displays information to the user to provide the user with contextual information about the entity corresponding with the URL.

Abstract: A piezoelectric sensing device is described for measuring material thickness of targets such as pipes, tubes, and other conduits that carry fluids. The piezoelectric sensing device includes a piezoelectric element mounted to a flexible circuit with glass reinforced polyimide C-stage cover layers surrounding a pure polyimide C-stage core.

Abstract: A system for use in editorial review of stored information includes a web interface adapted to provide a graphical user interface to a user. A first application component is adapted to run in the web interface. The first application component includes a first user interface component adapted to present information to a user and receive editorial content related to the information from the user. A first database communication component is adapted to communicate with a database containing the stored information and editorialize the stored information in the database in response to the editorial content received from the user. A first communication component is adapted to communicate within the web interface in response to the editorial content received from the user. A second application component is adapted to run in the web interface.

Abstract: A new and novel impact energy attenuation material, impact energy attenuation module employing the material and a fit system for optimizing the performance thereof is provided. Non-linear energy attenuating material consisting of a plurality of loose particles is employed for impact energy dissipation. The loose particles are preferably spherical elastomeric balls. An impact energy attenuation module includes a container that holds the loose particles. The impact energy attenuation module can be provided in a wide range of sizes and shapes and the loose particles can be provided in different materials, sizes, density, compaction and hardness to suit with the application at hand. A matrix of impact energy attenuation module are provided about the surface of a shell to provide the required impact energy attenuation. The material, impact energy attenuation module and system of the present invention are well suited for protection of body parts and other cushioning and protection needs.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to Apo2L/TRAIL purification involving crystallization.

Abstract: A power steering pump for an automotive vehicle including a housing defining a compartment, a cam plate disposed within the housing, a rotor disposed within the housing and a lower pressure plate disposed within the housing between the cam plate and a closed end of the housing. A cover sealingly engages the housing to close an open end of the housing. The cover includes under vane porting to provide a fluid path from an outlet port on the cover to the rotor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a diaper, diaper pad insert and/or a diaper wipe with active ingredients integrated therein, including ointments for treating diaper rash, baby oils and lotions for treating dry skin, and/or powder treatments for absorbing moisture, including baby powder, corn starch powders and the like. In a first embodiment, the invention provides a diaper having a active ingredients integrated therein comprising a skin-contact surface appointed for contact with an infant's bottom, at least one inner absorption layer, an outer most layer, and a active ingredients segment. The active ingredient segment includes active ingredients associated therewith and is adapted for contact and direct delivery to the infant's bottom when the diaper is placed on and worn by the infant. The active ingredient may be applied as a coating or integrate as fine particles within the skin-contact surface.

Abstract: A system and method for translating a patient table is described. The described patient table includes a linearly translatable portion, a drive screw assembly, a power transmission assembly, and a drive train. The translatable portion is configured to be positioned in a plurality of selectable positions between a fully inserted position and a fully extracted position. The drive screw assembly includes a drive nut and a screw member. The drive nut is fixedly coupled to the translatable portion of the patient table and threadily engaged to the screw member. The screw member is drivingly coupled to the power transmission assembly. The drive train is configured to drive the translatable portion of the patient table at a predetermined insertion force in the insertion direction, and a predetermined extraction force in the extraction direction. The predetermined extraction force is greater than the predetermined insertion force.

Abstract: A power steering pump for an automotive vehicle including a housing defining a compartment, a cam plate disposed within the housing, a rotor disposed within the housing and a lower pressure plate disposed within the housing between the cam plate and a closed end of the housing. A cover sealingly engages the housing to close an open end of the housing. The cover includes under vane porting to provide a fluid path from an outlet port on the cover to the rotor.

Abstract: Feedback control of a target system is provided which utilizes the imposition of a periodic modulating signal onto a command signal of a controller. The command signal with the period modulating signal imposed thereon is input to the target system to be controlled. A response of the target system to a manifestation of the periodic modulating signal in the command signal is detected, and a feedback signal is produced from the detected response. The periodic modulating signal and the feedback signal are processed together to produce an error signal, and the command signal is modified in accordance with the error signal to drive the current state of the target system toward a desired state, wherein the periodic modulating signal facilitates control of the target system.

Abstract: Feedback control of a target system is provided which utilizes the imposition of a periodic modulating signal onto a command signal of a controller. The command signal with the period modulating signal imposed thereon is input to the target system to be controlled. A response of the target system to a manifestation of the periodic modulating signal in the command signal is detected, and a feedback signal is produced from the detected response. The periodic modulating signal and the feedback signal are processed together to produce an error signal, and the command signal is modified in accordance with the error signal to drive the current state of the target system toward a desired state, wherein the periodic modulating signal facilitates control of the target system.