Abstract: Stator for an electric machine includes a stator core which has an axial end side, and a a plurality of shaped conductors which protrude from the stator core at the end side and which each have, at the end side, at least one end portion having a free end of the shaped conductor. Arrangements of at least two of the end portions are connected to one another in an electrically conductive and mechanical manner in such a way that each arrangement forms a connecting portion which has a first cross-sectional area that lies in a predefined cross-sectional plane and that has corner portions and side portions lying between the corner portions. A plurality of insulation elements each envelop at least one of the connecting portions and are each formed from an electrically insulating material.

Abstract: A laminated structure includes a front facesheet, a rear facesheet and a core arrangement disposed there between. The core arrangement includes a plurality of ribs, the ribs disposed so as to form walls defining a reticulated lattice of cells. The ribs have a thickness in a first direction and a height in a second direction approximately orthogonal to the facesheets and to the first direction that extends between the first adhesive joint and the second adhesive joint, the height being at least 100× larger than the thickness. The core arrangement is bonded to the front facesheet by curing a first adhesive joint and bonded to the rear facesheet by curing a second adhesive joint, the first adhesive joint and the second adhesive joint being concurrently cured (co-cured) under pressure.

Abstract: A spacecraft includes a main body structure and a plurality of deployable modular reflector elements, the spacecraft being reconfigurable from a launch configuration to an on-orbit configuration. In the launch configuration, the modular reflector elements are disposed in a storage system that includes an arrangement for supporting the modular reflector elements with respect to dynamic launch loads. In the on-orbit configuration, in some implementations, an assembly of the plurality of modular reflector elements forms a large-aperture, offset fed, reflector, the reflector being coupled with a boom or yoke with the main body structure by way of a two or three axis positioning mechanism configured to steer the reflector with respect to the main body structure. In some implementations, in the on-orbit configuration, the plurality of modular reflector elements are assembled to form a large aperture reflective surface that is self-supporting.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided that includes a housing defining a cavity and an aperture extending into the cavity. The electrical connector further includes an electrical contact supported by the housing, in which the electrical contact is electrically connected with a conductor. The electrical connector further includes a conduit fitting assembly connecting a conduit to the housing. The conduit feeds the conductor into the cavity of the housing through the aperture via the conduit fitting assembly.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided that includes a housing defining a cavity and an aperture extending into the cavity. The electrical connector further includes an electrical contact supported by the housing, in which the electrical contact is electrically connected with a conductor. The electrical connector further includes a conduit fitting assembly connecting a conduit to the housing. The conduit feeds the conductor into the cavity of the housing through the aperture via the conduit fitting assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus, such as a processing chamber, suitable for etching high aspect ratio features. Other embodiments include a showerhead assembly for use in the processing chamber. In one embodiment, a processing chamber includes a chamber body having a showerhead assembly and substrate support disposed therein. The showerhead assembly includes at least two fluidly isolated plenums, a region transmissive to an optical metrology signal, and a plurality of gas passages formed through the showerhead assembly fluidly coupling the plenums to the interior volume of the chamber body.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for improved field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers for use in terminating or fusing optical fibers. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for convenient, low-cost, accurate, and effective methods for terminating or fusing optical fibers utilizing advantageous field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers. Improved apparatus and methods are provided for use in terminating or fusing a broad variety of optical fibers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for improved field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers for use in terminating or fusing optical fibers. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for convenient, low-cost, accurate, and effective methods for terminating or fusing optical fibers utilizing advantageous field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers. Improved apparatus and methods are provided for use in terminating or fusing a broad variety of optical fibers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for improved field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers for use in terminating or fusing optical fibers. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for convenient, low-cost, accurate, and effective methods for terminating or fusing optical fibers utilizing advantageous field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers. Improved apparatus and methods are provided for use in terminating or fusing a broad variety of optical fibers.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus, such as a processing chamber, suitable for etching high aspect ratio features. Other embodiments include a showerhead assembly for use in the processing chamber. In one embodiment, a processing chamber includes a chamber body having a showerhead assembly and substrate support disposed therein. The showerhead assembly includes at least two fluidly isolated plenums, a region transmissive to an optical metrology signal, and a plurality of gas passages formed through the showerhead assembly fluidly coupling the plenums to the interior volume of the chamber body.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus, such as a processing chamber, suitable for etching high aspect ratio features. Other embodiments include a showerhead assembly for use in the processing chamber. In one embodiment, a processing chamber includes a chamber body having a showerhead assembly and substrate support disposed therein. The showerhead assembly includes at least two fluidly isolated plenums, a region transmissive to an optical metrology signal, and a plurality of gas passages formed through the showerhead assembly fluidly coupling the plenums to the interior volume of the chamber body.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a portable blood glucose meter reader, including a housing member including an internal spring, a compartment configured to store test strips in alignment with the internal spring, a releasing member configured to dispense one of the plurality of stored test strips, and a plurality of storage members each configured to store a needle.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for improved field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers for use in terminating or fusing optical fibers. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for convenient, low-cost, accurate, and effective methods for terminating or fusing optical fibers utilizing advantageous field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers. Improved apparatus and methods are provided for use in terminating or fusing a broad variety of optical fibers.

Abstract: A rake having multiple rows of tines in alternating rows alternate in a lateral position and are spaced from each other sidewise. In a preferred embodiment, the rows of tines are so spaced that the tines of one row are individually offset with respect to the tines in the next adjacent row and thus are located substantially between the tines of the next row.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adaptor for connecting a non-metallic pipe to a threaded metallic element, such as a sprinkler head, in leak-tight fluid communication. The adapter comprises a plastic coupling unit which is adhesively secured at one end to plastic pipe and adapted at the other end thereof to receive a threaded metal insert which may be threadably connected to a metal element, such as a sprinkler head. The adapter of the invention is particularly suitable for use in high pressure fire extinguishing systems.

Abstract: A coupling for joining parts of fluid conveying devices such as conduits, and fluid controlling devices such as valves, and devices utilizing said couplings. The coupling comprises a receptacle with a receptacle wall having an internal peripheral sealing surface, an opening to the sealing surface, and at least one slit extending through the receptacle wall and opening into the sealing surface. A coupled member has an external sealing surface adapted to seal with the other sealing surface, and a retention shoulder adapted to pass through the opening to a position beyond the slit. A coupler has a key which passes through the slit, engaging the receptacle wall and said shoulder to hold the coupled member to the receptacle. Valves can be constructed with this coupling, the receptacle and the coupled member further including parts of valving structures, for example a valve poppet operated by a cable or cable-and-spring which in turn is controlled by a timer.