Abstract: In some configurations, a supply-chain characteristic-vectors merchandising system and a method for an environmental characteristic-vectors of a gas communicating from an upstream amenity to a downstream amenity in a supply-chain may be disclosed. The system may be configured to track oil and/or gas throughout the supply-chain by associating characteristic-vectors (e.g., environmental, operational, physical etc.) of the upstream amenity and the downstream amenity with the energy units of the gas transmitted through the supply-chain.

Abstract: An anisotropically conductive adhesive composition (10) for use in electrically connecting at least one conductive area (14) on one substrate (12) with at least one conductive area (20) on a second substrate (18) is disclosed. The composition (10) is comprised of a mixture of conductive particles and a nonconductive adhesive binder (26). The conductive particles are dispersed throughout the binder in a plurality of noncontiguous conductive units (24) such that, upon applying a layer (30) of the composition (10) over both the conductive and insulating areas (14, 16) on one substrate (12) and positioning in a conducting relationship and adhering said at least one conductive area (20) on the second substrate (18) with said at least one conductive area (14) on the first substrate (12), the units (24) establish electrical connection between the adhered conductive areas (14, 20) on the two substrates (12, 18).

Abstract: Membrane switch comprises a substrate having first, second, and third switch contacts thereon. A flexible insulating film extends parallel to the substrate and has a commoning conductor on its underside. The flexible film has first and second contact projections extending towards the substrate, the first contact projection being against the first switch contact and the second contact projection being spaced from the second switch contact. A pair of supporting projections extend from the film and bear against the surface of the substrate at locations adjacent to the switch contacts. The film is supported by the first contact projection and the air of supporting projections. When the film is pressed towards the substrate, the second contact projection sequentially moves against the second switch contact and thereafter the commoning conductor is moved against the third switch contact.

Abstract: A keyboard device which includes a frame having a plurality of bores in which there is positioned a core for slideable motion therein, and a keyboard top positioned over the bores and preferably sealing each of the cores within the bores of the frame so that no particles of food or dust can accumulate between the cores and the frame while still permitting the cores to be depressed to cause a contactor means to engage contact means. In the preferred embodiment the cores are loose within the bores and are held therein from the top by said keyboard top. In addition, a mask to simulate the appearance of a frame about the portions of the top is provided. In addition, the preferred embodiment is sealed on the top and bottom to protect the in words from the environment.