Abstract: An endplate for a rotor assembly of a permanent magnet motor is provided. The endplate includes a base plate, a stiffening portion, and a counterweight portion. The base plate has an outer circumference, an inner circumference and first and second portions. The base plate has a center axis and defines a base plane perpendicular to the center axis. The stiffening portion is coupled to the first portion of the base plate and extends in a direction parallel to the center axis. The stiffening portion extends along the outer circumference of the base plate in the first portion. The counterweight portion is coupled to, and extends from the inner circumference of the base plate toward the center axis and being in the base plane.

Abstract: A micro-power generator for portable applications with a micro-scale reformer tube having a diameter of 3 mm or less, a plurality of fuel cells within a main reactor chamber, each of the plurality of fuel cells coupled in a cantilevered fashion at a first end to a substrate, the micro-scale reformer configured to receive a fuel/air mixture through an intake. The micro-power generator receives fuel and converts the fuel within the main reactor to a syngas through use of thermal partial oxidation without subsequent formation of soot, and then electrochemically converts the synthesis gas to generate electricity. The reform reaction is made self-sustaining, at least in part, by the heat introduced to the at least one reformer tube by waste gas expelled into the main reactor chamber when an equivalence ratio is maintained above a threshold ratio.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a system and associated method for a smart handoff integrated platform for handoff of items to customers in the retail space are disclosed herein.

Abstract: High yield separation and purification of one or more cannabinoid glycoside species from a complex mixture of cannabinoids. In one preferred aspect, the novel systems and methods of the invention can separate one or more cannabinoids and/or cannabinoid glycoside species from a complex mixture, and preferably a quantity of cannabidiol (CBD) glycosides having two UDP-sugar moieties from a complex mixture of CBD and CBD-glycosides having one UDP-sugar moiety.

Abstract: An aromatherapy device is formed by a cartridge body connected to a writing instrument, such as a pen. The cartridge body forms a plurality of reservoirs, each adapted to hold a volatile, scented liquid. Distal ends of a respective plurality of wicks extend into each of the reservoirs. Proximal ends of the wicks extend into a vent housing. The vent housing has a plurality of vent openings, each positioned adjacent the proximal end of one of the wicks. Each vent opening has a vent actuator that allows a user to selectively open and close the vent. Liquid is transported by the wick from the reservoir into the vent housing. When the user opens one or more of the vents, liquid evaporates from the wick and the vapor escapes from the device to provide a source for an aromatherapy treatment, for example, while the user is writing with the writing instrument.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus including a body defining an agitation chamber, an agitator partially disposed within the agitation chamber and configured to rotate about a pivot axis, and a debrider at least partially disposed within the agitation chamber. The agitator includes an elongated body having a first and a second end, a sidewall extending radially outward from the elongated body extending between the first and the second ends, and a plurality of bristles extending radially outward from the elongated body. The plurality of bristles are arranged in at least one row adjacent to the sidewall. The debrider includes a plurality of teeth configured to contact a portion of the sidewall as the agitator rotates about the pivot axis.

Abstract: A modular electroencephalogram (EEG) cart designed for hospital use, characterized by its versatility and ease of use is disclosed. The EEG cart features a wheeled frame with a top surface to aid technicians during procedures. A detachable technician panel, equipped with multiple drawers and a keyboard tray, is oriented for convenient access by the technician. Alongside, a cable recess panel with numerous hooks allows for efficient cable management and ease of cart transport. On the opposite side, an IT panel is installed, providing access to internal compartment for maintenance and IT serviceability. Facing the patient, a patient panel with pull-out trays readily available to hold medical equipment necessary for patient treatment. An upward-extending camera neck designed to securely hold both a monitor and a camera, for monitoring EEG procedures is also typically included. The modular cart streamlines EEG operations with its ergonomic design and functional features.

Abstract: A connection system comprises a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board comprises a top face and a bottom face. The printed circuit board also comprises a first edge that is normal to the top face and bottom face. The printed circuit board also comprises a second edge that is normal to the top face and bottom face. The first edge face and second edge face intersect at an angle that is not a straight angle. The connection system also comprises a coplanar card-edge socket on the printed circuit board. The socket comprises a top section that interfaces with the top face of the printed circuit board along the first and second edge faces of the printed circuit board. The socked also comprises a bottom section that interfaces with the bottom face of the printed circuit board along the first and second edge faces of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus including a body defining an agitation chamber, an agitator partially disposed within the agitation chamber and configured to rotate about a pivot axis, and a debrider at least partially disposed within the agitation chamber. The agitator includes an elongated body having a first and a second end, a sidewall extending radially outward from the elongated body extending between the first and the second ends, and a plurality of bristles extending radially outward from the elongated body. The plurality of bristles are arranged in at least one row adjacent to the sidewall. The debrider includes a plurality of teeth configured to contact a portion of the sidewall as the agitator rotates about the pivot axis.

Abstract: An air moving device (AMD) includes a housing that dampens noise and routes airflow. The AMD housing includes a focal-bearing surface that has an associated focal point. The focal-bearing surface routes airflow through the AMD housing and reflects and concentrates noise to the focal point. The AMD housing further includes a noise dampening structure at the focal point to reduce, absorb, and/or dampen the concentrated noise. Because the noise is concentrated, a relatively smaller size noise dampening structure may effectively or adequately reduce or dampen AMD noise. The smaller size noise dampening structure relatively reduces airflow impedance. As such, AMD housing may provide for both reduced AMD noise and relatively reduced airflow impedance therein and/or therefrom.

Abstract: A walking rover system with a rover, a base station, and a tether extending between the rover and the base station. The rover has a rover body, a plurality of mobilizing legs, and a plurality of stabilizing legs. The stabilizing legs have one degree of freedom and the mobilizing legs have three degrees of freedom. The mobilizing legs and the stabilizing legs may alternate around the rover body such that each of the mobilizing legs is separated from adjacent mobilizing legs by a stabilizing leg and each of the stabilizing legs is separated from adjacent stabilizing legs by a mobilizing leg. The tether is configured to transmit electricity from the base station to the rover, transmit data gathered by the rover back to the base station, and support a weight of the rover and act as a mechanical rappel line between the base station and the rover.

Abstract: An electric compressor includes a housing, a refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter module, a motor, a drive shaft, a cylindrical sleeve, and a compression device. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and configured to introduce the refrigerant to an intake volume. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit a discharge volume. The inverter module is adapted to convert direct current electrical power to alternating current electrical power. The motor is mounted inside the housing. The cylindrical sleeve has a tubular side wall and a top cover defining an interior cavity. The interior cavity has an open end. The cylindrical sleeve is configured to receive the motor therein and constrain the motor within interior cavity.

Abstract: Telling a human apart from a computer using a capacitance module may include receiving a request for human verification; determining a human-verification prompt; communicating the human-verification prompt using a prompting device in the capacitance module; detecting a response to the human-verification prompt using a user input sensor in the capacitance module; determining whether a human is operating the capacitance module based, in part, on the response detected with the user input detector; and returning a human verification result.

Abstract: A capacitance system may include a housing of the electronic device; the housing defining a cavity; a pressure capacitance reference fixed to the housing; a capacitance module disposed deposed within the cavity; a pressure electrode incorporated into the capacitance module where the pressure capacitance reference is detectable with the pressure electrode of the capacitance module.

Abstract: A capacitance system may include a housing of the electronic device; the housing defining a cavity; a pressure capacitance reference fixed to the housing; a capacitance module deposed within the cavity; a pressure electrode incorporated into the capacitance module where the pressure capacitance reference is detectable with the pressure electrode of the capacitance module.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus including a body defining an agitation chamber, an agitator partially disposed within the agitation chamber and configured to rotate about a pivot axis, and a debrider at least partially disposed within the agitation chamber. The agitator includes an elongated body having a first and a second end, a sidewall extending radially outward from the elongated body extending between the first and the second ends, and a plurality of bristles extending radially outward from the elongated body. The plurality of bristles are arranged in at least one row adjacent to the sidewall. The debrider includes a plurality of teeth configured to contact a portion of the sidewall as the agitator rotates about the pivot axis.

Abstract: An electric compressor includes a housing, a refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter module, a motor, a drive shaft, a cylindrical sleeve, and a compression device. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and configured to introduce the refrigerant to an intake volume. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit a discharge volume. The inverter module is adapted to convert direct current electrical power to alternating current electrical power. The motor is mounted inside the housing. The cylindrical sleeve has a tubular side wall and a top cover defining an interior cavity. The interior cavity has an open end. The cylindrical sleeve is configured to receive the motor therein and constrain the motor within interior cavity.

Abstract: An electric compressor includes a housing, a refrigerant inlet port, a refrigerant outlet port, an inverter module, a motor, a drive shaft, clamping mechanisms, and a compression device. The refrigerant inlet port is coupled to the housing and configured to introduce the refrigerant to an intake volume. The refrigerant outlet port is coupled to the housing and is configured to allow compressed refrigerant to exit a discharge volume. The inverter module is adapted to convert direct current electrical power to alternating current electrical power. The motor is mounted inside the housing. The plurality of clamping mechanisms are spaced about the outer diameter of the motor and configured to constrain the motor within housing. The compression device, coupled to the drive shaft, receives the refrigerant from the intake volume and compresses the refrigerant as the drive shaft is rotated by the motor.