Abstract: The Thermal Self Regulating Wound Dressing self-regulates its thermal output, without the need for external temperature regulating components, to maintain a substantially constant temperature at the wound site for an extended period of time. The Thermal Self-Regulating Wound Dressing is self-contained to enable the patient to be ambulatory and is also wirelessly rechargeable to provide the capability for producing a constant thermal output over an extended period of time, without having to remove the dressing. The heated wound dressing can be coupled with an absorbent bandage fabric to interface between the wound surface and the Thermal Self-Regulating Wound Dressing.

Abstract: An apparatus to allow a one-handed operation of mounting a vibration sensor to a mounting pad adhered to a machine. An attachment screw includes a recessed socket with a detent to releasably retain a ball-end hex driver such that the driver can remain coupled to the attachment screw without force being applied by the user. Also, a handheld device includes a driver having a handle portion and a driver shaft extending therefrom, the driver shaft having a driver portion at a distal end, and a vibration sensor support configured to support the vibration sensor such that the driver portion has access to an attachment screw threaded through the vibration sensor, and coupled to the driver such that the vibration sensor support is rotatable around a longitudinal axis of the driver shaft and slidable along a longitudinal portion of the driver shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus to allow a one-handed operation of mounting a vibration sensor to a mounting pad adhered to a machine. An attachment screw includes a recessed socket with a detent to releasably retain a ball-end hex driver such that the driver can remain coupled to the attachment screw without force being applied by the user. Also, a handheld device includes a driver having a handle portion and a driver shaft extending therefrom, the driver shaft having a driver portion at a distal end, and a vibration sensor support configured to support the vibration sensor such that the driver portion has access to an attachment screw threaded through the vibration sensor, and coupled to the driver such that the vibration sensor support is rotatable around a longitudinal axis of the driver shaft and slidable along a longitudinal portion of the driver shaft.

Abstract: The Thermal Footwear System includes an energy storage section adapted to store electrical energy and an energy release section electrically coupled to the energy storage section, configured to receive electrical energy from the energy storage section and utilize the electrical energy for production of thermal energy without requiring the use of energy overhead elements which cause expenditure of energy for other than heat generation. The Thermal Footwear System also provides for an energy storage section and a self-regulating energy release section printed on a substrate that can be physically separate and still remain electrically coupled.

Abstract: The Thin Film Energy Fabric includes an energy storage section adapted to store electrical energy; an energy release section coupled to the energy storage section and configured to receive electrical energy from the energy storage section and to utilize the electrical energy; and an energy recharge section, coupled to the energy storage section, adapted to receive or collect energy and convert the received or collected energy to electrical energy either for storage by the energy storage section or for use by the energy release section or simultaneous storage in the energy storage section and immediate use by the energy release section. The energy release section can provide electrical energy transmission capability to charge devices which are placed in a position juxtaposed to a surface of the Thin Film Energy Fabric.

Abstract: The Thin Film Energy Fabric includes an energy storage section adapted to store electrical energy; an energy release section coupled to the energy storage section and configured to receive electrical energy from the energy storage section and to utilize the electrical energy; and an energy recharge section, coupled to the energy storage section, adapted to receive or collect energy and convert the received or collected energy to electrical energy either for storage by the energy storage section or for use by the energy release section or simultaneous storage in the energy storage section and immediate use by the energy release section. The energy release section can provide electrical energy transmission capability to charge devices which are placed in a position juxtaposed to a surface of the Thin Film Energy Fabric. An optional protection section is provided on at least one side of the material.

Abstract: The Self-Regulating Heated Wound Dressing includes an energy storage section adapted to store electrical energy; an energy release section coupled to the energy storage section and configured to receive electrical energy from the energy storage section and to utilize the electrical energy in the generation of a thermal energy used to self-regulate the temperature of a heated wound dressing; and an energy recharge section, coupled to the energy storage section, adapted to receive or collect energy and convert the received or collected energy to electrical energy either for storage by the energy storage section or for use by the energy release section or simultaneous storage in the energy storage section and immediate use by the energy release section.

Abstract: The Thin Film Energy Fabric includes an energy storage section; an energy release section coupled to the energy storage section; and an energy recharge section. In the energy release section, a self-regulating heater regulates itself specifically to a temperature determined before manufacture. This means that the resistive heating element changes its resistance depending on the instantaneous temperature of the heater without the use of sensors and added circuitry. In addition, the Positive Temperature Coefficient resistive heater is powered by the DC voltage output by the energy storage layer without the need for voltage converters or complex control circuitry.

Abstract: A material is provided that includes a first section for storing energy and a second section for releasing energy received from the first section in which the energy is preferably electrical energy that is used for one from among heat dissipation, heat generation, light emission and powering of an electric circuit. Ideally the material includes a third layer adapted to collect energy and convert the energy to electrical energy for storage in the first section. A fourth protection section is provided on at least one side of the material. The material can be formed of woven strips, laminated sections, or in coaxial sections that are woven together to form a flexible fabric material having at least one characteristic from among breathability, wickability, moisture resistance, moisture-proof, and stretchability.

Abstract: A material is provided that includes a first section for storing energy and a second section for releasing energy received from the first section in which the energy is preferably electrical energy that is used for one from among heat dissipation, heat generation, light emission and powering of an electric circuit. Ideally the material includes a third layer adapted to collect energy and convert the energy to electrical energy for storage in the first section. A fourth protection section is provided on at least one side of the material. The material can be formed of woven strips, laminated sections, or in coaxial sections that are woven together to form a flexible fabric material having at least one characteristic from among breathability, wickability, moisture resistance, moisture-proof, and stretchability.

Abstract: A material that includes a first section for storing energy and a second section for collecting and converting energy for storage by the first section in which the stored energy is preferably electrical energy that is used for one from among heat dissipation, heat generation, light emission and powering of an electric circuit in a plurality of devices, ideally covered with a layer to form at least one self-contained panel for operation independently or with other panels to form a system. The material can be formed of layers having devices or components embedded therein, the layers preferably laminated together using a battened pattern of adhesion. A control bus system allows master or slave designation as well as power sharing to the individual panels in the garment as well as among garments.

Abstract: A material is provided that includes a first section for storing energy and a second section for releasing energy received from the first section in which the energy is preferably electrical energy that is used for one from among heat dissipation, heat generation, light emission and powering of an electric circuit. Ideally the material includes a third layer adapted to collect energy and convert the energy to electrical energy for storage in the first section. A fourth protection section is provided on at least one side of the material. The material can be formed of woven strips, laminated sections, or in coaxial sections that are woven together to form a flexible fabric material having at least one characteristic from among breathability, wickability, moisture resistance, moisture-proof, and stretchability.