Abstract: A power module for low voltage applications, which does not include an insulated metal substrate is disclosed. The module includes a power shell and a plurality of lead frames each lead frame including a conductive pad on which one or more MOSFETs may be electrically mounted. The MOSFETs are electrically connected via wire bonds.

Abstract: A power module for low voltage applications, which does not include an insulated metal substrate is disclosed. The module includes a power shell and a plurality of lead frames each lead frame including a conductive pad on which one or more MOSFETs may be electrically mounted. The MOSFETs are electrically connected via wire bonds.

Abstract: In the system or method for sprinklering a building, the building has a water delivery pipe for delivery of water to at least two different floors of the building. On at least two floors, a respective sprinkler pipe with a plurality of sprinklers is installed. Also a respective pump is installed whose outlet is connected to the respective sprinkler pipe, and whose inlet is connected to the water delivery pipe. A respective sensor for the respective pump automatically activates the pump when at least one of the sprinklers is activated.

Abstract: A power module that houses components of a circuit for driving a three-phase motor. The power module includes a molded shell. A number of leads are embedded within the body of the power shell and extend from its exterior where they make electrical connection to exterior devices to a chamber within the molded shell where they are connected to respective components of the circuit. The power module includes capacitor leads, which are embedded in the molded shell, for making direct connection to respective bus capacitors, thereby allowing the capacitors to be directly assembled onto the power shell and become part of the power module. The leads embedded within the molded shell are arranged so that they pass over one another within the body of the molded shell. At least one of the leads has a portion within the chamber which acts as bridge to allow the passage of conductors.

Abstract: Modular surface treatment materials such as carpet tiles, ceramic floor and wall panels and tiles, ceiling tiles, vinyl flooring squares, wall covering materials, and the like, are provided in a matrix of a plurality of different colors and a sequential array of tonal variations within each color. A system and method, including a computer-aided design tool for laying out patterns of individual modular material units selected from the color-tone matrix, is included, as well as display devices for materials in the matrix.

Abstract: An adjustable forehead support for a nasal mask. The present invention discloses an adjustable forehead support for a nasal or full-face mask wherein the forehead support may be adjusted for the different shapes and sizes of a facial profile. The forehead support utilizes a dual-arm system which adjusts the position of the forehead support vis-à-vis the mask and/or air flow tube. The angle of the mask to the face may be adjusted with the present invention.

Abstract: A power module that includes a molded shell having a lead frame molded in a mold body, and a plurality of power semiconductor devices disposed directly on the die pads of the lead frame.

Abstract: A first set of orange LEDs with a peak wavelength emission of about 612 nanometers, a second set of red light emitting LEDs with a peak wavelength of about 660 nanometers, and blue light LEDs. Two beam spreads, 15° and 30°, were provided for both the 660 nm LEDs and 612 nm LEDs. When directed perpendicularly upon tops of the plant leaves, 10% light transmission occurred through the leaves for the 30° LEDs, and 80% light transmission for the 15° LEDs. Thus, fully 50% of the orange/red spectrum primarily used for photosynthesis was transmitted through the upper leaf canopy, making it available to support photosynthesis in leaves below. LED lamps are positioned at varying distances from the growing plants for controlling plant growth rates that vary with these distances, thereby to control plant inventory, because growth of plants can be greatly slowed to preserve them during periods of slow sales.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a family of cyclic peptide monomers and supramolecular cyclic peptide structures comprising chromophore residues which possess electronic and electro-optic properties for producing molecular scale electronic and photonic devices made from such materials. More particularly, this invention provides for cyclic peptide nanotube structures formed from a plurality of stacked cyclic peptides comprising chromophore residues that provide molecular scale electronic conductivity and non linear optical behavior. The stackable cyclic peptide is represented by the general formula where R1 is H, CH3 or alkyl; where at least one R2 is a chromophore; where R3 is H, CH3 or a polar or non-polar organic functional group used for controlling peptide stacking and solubility; where n equals 1 or 2; where m equals 4 or 6; and where a first adjacent amino acid residue has an ?-carbon chirality of L and a second adjacent amino acid residue has an ?-carbon chirality of D.

Abstract: Self-assembled monolayers and multilayer thin film structures were assembled from multiple components that were linked non-covalently by metal-ligand complexation. Non-covalently assembled multicomponent films assembly my the present method obviate problems associated with the covalent assembly of SAMs and multilayer thin film structures from large molecules. In one preferred embodiment, the disclosed film structures comprise 2,6 pyridinedicarboxylate ligands attached to an alkanethiol, which form a self-assembled monolayer on gold. The SAM is subsequently functionalized by sequential deposition of metal ions and ligands, allowing incorporation of one or more chromophores, photooxiding compounds or photoreducing to form multilayer film structures. Transition metals, lanthanide metals and other metals of varying charge may be employed in complexing with with 2,6 pyridinedicarboxylate ligands to form stable ordered structures.

Abstract: A method is provided for enabling a computer that processes data formatted in a first format to read a data unit that is formatted in a second format from a storage subsystem that is capable of storing data in either the first format or the second format. The method comprises the steps of dispatching, from the computer to the storage subsystem, a command for the storage subsystem to report a data length of the data unit; sending, from the storage subsystem to the computer, a value of the data length that enables the computer to determine whether the data unit is in the first format or in the second format and prepare for receipt of the data unit in the first format or the second format, having the indicated data length; dispatching, from the computer to the storage subsystem, a command for the storage subsystem to forward the data unit to the computer; and sending the data unit from the storage subsystem to the computer.

Abstract: A power module that includes a lead frame having conductive pads molded in at the base thereof and a heatsink in thermal contact with the conductive pads through a thermally conductive adhesive.

Abstract: A combination bone fixation/immobilization apparatus is adapted to stabilize a patient's foot and ankle. A foot plate is adapted to have one or more transfixation wires or pins or screws fixed thereto. A substantially rigid leg support assembly is adapted to receive a patient's leg, the leg support comprising a cuff and a strap adapted to secure the cuff around the patient's leg. The leg support is rigidly attached to the foot plate. A patient's foot may thereby be fixed with transfixation wires, or pins or screws and simultaneously immobilized with respect to the ankle and lower leg.

Abstract: A power module that includes a molded shell having a lead frame molded in a mold body, and a plurality of power semiconductor devices disposed directly on the die pads of the lead frame.

Abstract: A first set of orange LEDs with a peak wavelength emission of about 612 nanometers, a second set of red light emitting LEDs with a peak wavelength of about 660 nanometers, and blue light LEDs. Two beam spreads, 15° and 30°, were provided for both the 660 nm LEDs and 612 nm LEDs. When directed perpendicularly upon tops of the plant leaves, 10% light transmission occurred through the leaves for the 30° LEDs, and 80% light transmission for the 15° LEDs. Thus, fully 50% of the orange/red spectrum primarily used for photosynthesis was transmitted through the upper leaf canopy, making it available to support photosynthesis in leaves below. LED lamps are positioned at varying distances from the growing plants for controlling plant growth rates that vary with these distances, thereby to control plant inventory, because growth of plants can be greatly slowed to preserve them during periods of slow sales.

Abstract: A power conditioning circuit is coupled between a conventional low-voltage 12 volt AC switching power supply used in track lighting arrangements and an LED array used for illumination of an area. A conventional voltage multiplier is provided having a low input impedance for producing a current inrush from the switching power supply, sufficient in magnitude and duration to excite the low-voltage switching supply in spite of the low LED load to be energized. The resulting voltage multiplied and rectified current is fed to a precise DC voltage regulator for very efficiently driving an array of series-parallel strings of light emitting diodes. The use of the voltage multiplication combined with precise DC voltage regulation feature enables driving LED arrays having the longest possible light emitting diode serial strings for the available voltage, increasing energy efficiency while keeping the circuit near ambient temperature.

Abstract: Self-assembled monolayers and multilayer thin film structures were assembled from multiple components that were linked non-covalently by metal-ligand complexation. Non-covalently assembled multicomponent films assembly my the present method obviate problems associated with the covalent assembly of SAMs and multilayer thin film structures from large molecules. In one preferred embodiment, the disclosed film structures comprise 2,6 pyridinedicarboxylate ligands attached to an alkanethiol, which form a self-assembled monolayer on gold. The SAM is subsequently functionalized by sequential deposition of metal ions and ligands, allowing incorporation of one or more chromophores, photooxiding compounds or photoreducing to form multilayer film structures. Transition metals, lanthanide metals and other metals of varying charge may be employed in complexing with with 2,6 pyridinedicarboxylate ligands to form stable ordered structures.

Abstract: An apparatus and method calculate a round-trip delay (RTD) between first and second endpoints within a network, where an intermediate point is selected between the first and second endpoints within the network. A network analyzer determines a first data transmission time from the intermediate point to the first endpoint and back to the intermediate point, determines a second data transmission time from the intermediate point to the second endpoint and back to the intermediate point, and adds the first and second data transmission times to determine therefrom the round trip delay between the first and second endpoints within the network.

Abstract: An apparatus and method monitor RTP streams between first and second endpoints within a network. A network analyzer is connected at an intermediate point between the first and second endpoints within the network, to extract and process data from RTCP packets to select and monitor the RTP streams accumulated therein having a worst-case jitter and packet loss within the network.

Abstract: A power module for low voltage applications, which does not include an insulated metal substrate is disclosed. The module includes a power shell and a plurality of lead frames each lead frame including a conductive pad on which one or more MOSFETs may be electrically mounted. The MOSFETs are electrically connected via wire bonds.