Abstract: An internal breather for removing oil from blow-by in an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The breather includes a breather cover having a breather cover drainback hole. The breather further includes a breather cover seal in sealed engagement with the breather cover, and the breather cover seal includes a breather cover seal drainback hole that is aligned with the breather cover drainback hole to create a drainback passage. A breather chamber is bounded on at least one end by the breather cover and the breather seal. A breather media is positioned within the breather chamber, the breather media for removing an amount of oil from the blow-by. The amount of oil removed from the blow-by can, during operation of the engine, be drawn through the drainback passage so as to exit the breather chamber, at least partially due to gravity, and at least partially using a gearing mechanism that is in operative association with a camshaft of the engine.

Abstract: Electromagnetic propulsion devices having a barrel with a cavity its length, armatures for said cavity with a propulsion bus in and circumscribing said armature's body, orthogonal the axis thereof with power rail continuity on one end and propulsion bus-aft shunt circuit means continuity the other and an array of wall conductors orthogonal and circumscribing most of said barrel's cavity and distributed between said cavity's ends with contact means at the cavity at one end and a bus common to all wall conductors at the other and an armature forward shunt directs current between a power rail and forward wall conductors and an armature aft current shunt directs current between said circuit means and aft wall conductors and wherein the magnetic fields of current in the barrel wall conductors immediately before and immediately aft the armature's propulsion bus interact with the current therein creating forces propelling the armature through said cavity.

Abstract: A paintball agitator housed within a loader of a paintball gun is provided. The agitator includes a rotatable shaft having a drive end and a second end, and at least one fin extending radially from the shaft adjacent the second end of the shaft. The at least one fin is configured for movement in a substantially perpendicular plane relative to the shaft upon unimpeded rotation of the shaft. The at least one fin is adapted for movement in a plurality of substantially non-perpendicular planes upon contact with an obstruction within the loader, thereby permitting continuous rotation of the shaft and agitation of paintballs contained within the loader. The shaft may include a rigid drive-end segment and a flexible second-end segment, or it may include a flexible drive-end segment and a rigid second-end segment. Alternatively, the entire length of the shaft may be made of flexible and resilient material.

Abstract: A cutting segment for a cutting tool used for cutting or drilling brittle workpieces, such as stone, brick, concrete and asphalt, a method for manufacturing the segment, and a cutting tool comprising the segment are disclosed. The segment comprises layers of diamond particles and two kinds of plate-shaped metal matrix layers comprising soft and hard metal matrix layers having different ductility. The plate-shaped metal matrix layers are arranged perpendicular to a cutting surface while being parallel to a cutting direction, and are alternately stacked perpendicular to the cutting direction. The layers of diamond particles are suitably arranged in the plate-shaped soft and hard metal matrix layers. The segment and the cutting tool comprising the same have excellent cutting ability, and the manufacturing process thereof can be simplified, thereby remarkably enhancing productivity.

Abstract: A power tool device has a tool and a housing. An extension arm is provided that has a first end connected to the housing and a second end on which second end the tool is rotatably supported. A drive motor is arranged in the housing and rotatingly drives the tool. At least one mass body having a mass and being movably supported on a support is arranged in the area of the second end of the extension arm. The mass of the mass body or the support of the mass body or both are matched to vibrations occurring at the second end of the extension arm in operation of the power tool device so that the mass body at least partially compensates the vibrations occurring in operation of the power tool device.

Abstract: An improved barbeque grill having a plurality of gas-fueled cooking surfaces which can be stored in stacked relation, yet can be moved into essentially side-by-side relation for cooking.

Abstract: A device for barbequing food, said device including: a cabinet for storing a power source; a burner connectable to said power source for cooking said food, and a means for steam cleaning said device.

Abstract: A grease filter has upper and lower baffle assemblies that define tortuous paths for exhaust air flowing therethrough. A hinge connects the upper and lower baffle assemblies and permits the assemblies to pivot from a closed position to an open position. In the open position, access is provided to all surfaces of the assemblies so that they can be efficiently cleaned. A locking mechanism secures the baffle assemblies in the closed position and is located on a peripheral side of the assemblies opposite the hinge. A kitchen ventilation system and method of cleaning a grease filter are also provided.

Abstract: An invention is disclosed that shades a building from solar energy gain while simultaneously channeling intercepted energy in the form of heat and electricity for useful purposes. The invention is mounted optimally on exterior building surfaces having some direct exposure to the sun. The invention may be installed on the building surface so that it integrates with the building envelope to provide cladding against the weather in addition to shade. The invention includes modular units, each having several louvers that track the movement of the sun to provide optimal shading, and optionally, lighting when the module is implemented as a skylight to allow daylight to pass through into the building interior. Each louver contains photovoltaic cells, a heat dissipating substrate to which photovoltaic cells are mounted, and an optional concentrator lens and/or reflector used to channel solar energy using inexpensive materials.

Abstract: Dispensing apparatus comprising a housing having a first part (2) and a second part (3) together defining an interior of the housing for receiving a dispensing container, the first and second part being movable from an open position to permit insertion of said dispensing container into the interior of the housing to a closed position in which removal of said dispensing container from the interior of the housing is prevented, the dispensing apparatus further comprising a mouthpiece (4) which is removably connectable to the housing, wherein when connected to the housing the mouthpiece defines an outlet for a product dispensed, in use, from said dispensing container, and wherein when the mouthpiece is disconnected from the housing the first and second parts substantially enclose the interior to prevent access to and removal of said dispensing container received in the interior.

Abstract: A portable universal inhaler system formed from an outer part and an inner part slidably received in the outer part. The inner part defines a compartment for receiving a medication canister and includes a universal connector for making a fluid dispensing connection to a variety of commercially available canisters. The inner and outer parts, when assembled, together form a housing that defines a chamber of sufficient volume to house a metered dose of medication. A mouthpiece or mouthpiece attachment location is provided in fluid communication with the chamber for permitting inhalation of medication from the chamber. The structure of the device makes it compact and portable, in the closed position, allows for storage of a medication canister in operative engagement with the device, and provides a convenient way to dispense medication, using a medication canister and a chamber, for inhalation by a user.

Abstract: Easy to use, cost-effective methods and devices for evaluating and treating stress and thereby disorders caused or exacerbated by stress are provided. More particularly methods and devices for identifying RSA waves during respiration which provide a subject with real-time RSA wave information are provided. These methods and devices also can be used to identify drop points in RSA waves. Such methods and devices provide subjects with the ability to maintain parasympathetic outflow and thereby prevent and/or reduce levels of stress.

Abstract: A product pump for pumping separated product gas from an oxygen concentrator which produces oxygen-rich product gas by utilizing a vacuum swing adsorption (VSA) process. The oxygen concentrator comprises a cartridge containing an adsorbent material for separating the product gas from ambient air, a vacuum pump which provides a vacuum source, a valve for selectively connecting the vacuum pump to the cartridge and product pump, and a reservoir. The product pump comprises a pumping chamber having a product gas inlet and a product gas outlet, a piston movable in the chamber, a vacuum inlet in the chamber on an opposite side of the piston from the product gas inlet and outlet for providing a vacuum to cause the piston to draw product gas through the product gas inlet into the chamber, and a spring for providing a spring force to force the product gas out the product gas outlet.

Abstract: An oxygen concentrator comprises a vacuum swing adsorption (VSA) gas separator for producing oxygen rich gas, and includes a reservoir for storing the product gas and a product pump for delivering the product gas from the separator to reservoir. The pump is driven by a vacuum from the gas separator.

Abstract: There is provided a medicament dispenser device comprising a housing including a dispensing outlet for insertion into a body cavity; a medicament discharge device moveably housed within the housing, the medicament discharge device comprising a medicament container for storing the medicament to be dispensed and a medicament dispensing mechanism for dispensing medicament from the container to the outlet; a user operable actuator moveable with respect to the medicament discharge device to apply an actuating force to the dispensing mechanism; and an actuation indicator responsive to application of the actuating force. A pre-load means is provided to the user operable actuator to prevent application of the actuating force to the dispensing mechanism and actuation indicator until a pre-determined threshold force is applied to the user operable actuator.

Abstract: A delivery device for a medicament including: a housing, a receptacle holding a medicament in the form of a power; and a source of propellant, wherein the housing provides an inlet and an outlet for the receptacle, wherein the inlet is in fluid communication with the source of propellant and is directed against the medicament and the outlet is spaced from the medicament to allow aerosolization of the medicament; the device provides improved delivery efficiency, particularly a delivered fine particle fraction of greater than 20% by weight.

Abstract: A ventilatory support device with administration of gas have a predetermined content of oxygen in continuously positive pressure. The device comprises a pipe extending between an intake fitting and a delivery fitting of the gas, wherein an inner portion of the pipe diverges towards the delivery fitting. The device also comprises a substantially tubular injector supported in the pipe and orientated towards the delivery opening, and suitable for being connected to a pressurised gas source having a predetermined oxygen content.

Abstract: Respiratory apparatus comprising a ventilation mask (10) and means for supplying breathable gasses, under pressure, thereto and means for exhausting gases therefrom, is wherein the pressuring means is provided substantially at the inlet of the mask (10), thereby substantially reducing the length of the air supply hose to a ventilation mask (10), so that problems associated with high pressures and large volumes of dead space can be alleviated.

Abstract: A filter canister assembly for a gas mask comprising a primary canister with a first filter medium adapted to remove aerosols, particulate materials and droplets from air and a second filter medium comprising an adsorbent filter medium adapted to remove toxic gases and arranged in serial communication with the first filter medium in the first canister. A supplementary filter canister has a third filter media adapted to intercept toxic industrial materials and is removably mounted to a first end of the first housing to supplement the ability of the primary filter canister to filter toxic industrial gases.

Abstract: A nasal cannula holding system includes a support band adapted to be disposed on the head of a patient. A first fastener is adapted to be disposed adjacent the right ear of the patient and connected to the support band. A second fastener is adapted to be disposed adjacent the left ear of the patient and connected to the support band. A nasal cannula includes a nose piece and right and left cannula tubes and is adapted to be used on the nose of a patient. The right cannula tube is slidably connected to the right fastener and the left cannula tube is slidably connected to the left fastener.

Abstract: A contraceptive device for placement in a fallopian tube includes expanding distal and proximal anchor members and an expandable elongate member connecting the distal anchor member to the proximal anchor member. An expandable material is disposed on at least a portion of the contraceptive device, whereupon delivery of the contraceptive device, the expandable material expands to completely occlude the fallopian tube. The expandable material may contain a drug, therapeutic agent, or hormone which is released over time to occlude or otherwise prevent the passage of spermazoa through the fallopian tube, or prevent ovulation. The contraceptive device may be delivered non-operatively and provide complete sterilization within a period of days. The device and delivery method obviates the need for follow-up visits to confirm closure of the fallopian tubes.

Abstract: The lower extremity exoskeleton comprises two leg supports connectable to person's lower limbs and configured to rest on the ground during their stance phase. Each leg support comprises a thigh link and a shank link; a knee joint configured to allow flexion and extension between the shank link and the thigh link. The lower extremity exoskeleton further comprises an exoskeleton trunk connectable to the person'supper body. The exoskeleton trunk is connectable to the thigh links of the leg supports allowing for the flexion and extension between the leg supports and the exoskeleton trunk. Two torque generators are coupled to each of the knee joints. A power unit, capable of providing power, is coupled to the torque generators. In operation when a leg support is in a stance phase and climbing a slope or stairs, the power unit injects power into the respective torque generator thereby extending the respective knee angle.

Abstract: A collapsible patient isolation pod for preventing flow of contaminants to or from a patient is disclosed. The isolation pod is preferably fabricated at least partially from a transparent, biochemically resistive material and includes a flexible enclosure that is configurable to receive a contaminated patient therein. The top is maintained spaced apart from the bottom such that the top is maintained out of physical contact with a contaminated patient received in the enclosure. The isolation pod has a plurality of wide, gloved access points to allow easy, multiple access points to a patient. A central connection manifold for oxygen, intravenous connections, or other fluids, may optionally be provided. Ventilation is provided within the isolation chamber with a negative pressure ventilation system and filtration on the air input near the patient's head, and provides filtration on output near the patient's feet.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided to quantify psychological and physiological components to measure acute stress in humans, in which a stimulus can be applied to the test subject's environment during the test. The method involves multiple stress/relaxation intervals while physiological measurements are taken and “measured,” and involves questionnaires that are answered after each of the intervals to “measure” the test subject's psychological state. A computerized testing apparatus acquires the physiological measurements, and also is used by the test subject in answering the questionnaires. The “stimulus” can be a fragrance, flavor, product, or task, and a “blank stimulus” is normally used during one of the stress intervals.

Abstract: A method for treating ischaemic tissue comprising cutting the tissue to form a wound, and locating a sponge-like element (1) structured to receive blood and to comply with the movement of the tissue, in contact with a source of blood whereby the element (1) receives blood from the source of blood to thereby promote tissue growth and angiogenesis throughout and beyond the element (1).

Abstract: Methods of manipulating pulses of ultrasonic energy for use with an ophthalmic surgical device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to business methods for transplanting adult mesenchymal stem/progenitor and/or other regenerative cells ancillary to sports/entertainment/celebrity/performer medicine, athletic/entertainment/celebrity/performer performance contracts, including sports contracts or contract insurance policies in order to treat and/or prevent injuries to individuals, especially including athletes, musicians, singers, dancers, actors, entertainers, celebrities and/or performers who are subject to a risk of injury. The present methods may be used to reduce the time that an performance entertainer is injured and unable to participate in a particular physical activity such as a sport or other public entertainment setting and the likelihood that an injury to an performance entertainer will be of long duration and/or career ending.

Abstract: This invention relates to a material application system for applying material to a wrapper. The material application system comprises a material applicator means and an electronic application control means. Also provided is a rod making machine comprising a rod making section and the material application system. The invention also provides a method of applying material to a wrapper used in the tobacco industry comprising supplying a wrapper and applying a material to the wrapper using a material applicator and an electronic applicator control means therefore, which electronic applicator control means ensures accurate location of material application in an electronically adjustable variable manner.

Abstract: A side heat bowl for use with a hookah comprising a first receptacle having an interior portion capable of holding a first material to be smoked and a second receptacle having an interior portion capable of holding a second material for providing a heat source for heating the first predetermined material. At least a portion of the sidewall portion of the second receptacle surrounds at least a portion of the sidewall portion of the first receptacle. A plurality of apertures extending through the sidewall of the first receptacle is provided for transferring heat from the heat source to the material to be smoked. At least one aperture is disposed on the bottom portion of the first receptacle for providing fluid communication between the first predetermined material and the hookah. This inventive side heat hookah bowl results in a much cleaner, crisper, and purer smoke without the taste of aluminum foil, charcoal, and other materials the separate the tobacco from the heat.

Abstract: A filtered cigarette possesses a filter element incorporating activated carbon particles. A preferred filter element incorporates a filter material such as cellulose acetate tow, and that tow is plasticized using triacetin. A mixture of propylene glycol and triacetin is contacted with the activated carbon particles, and those particles so treated are incorporated into the filter element. Alternatively, a mixture of propylene glycol and triacetin is incorporated within the filter element, and a portion of that mixture is in contact with at least a portion of the activated carbon particles.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising gold nandots on cerium oxide, catalytically active for oxidation of carbon monoxide at room temperature. The catalyst is prepared by deposition-precipitation followed by aging or ultrasound treatment.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for removing braids. The tool is elongated and has functional features at both ends. On one end, the tool has an axially extending substantially conical debraiding point. The point is used to pierce the center of a braid. The tool is then pushed downward at an acute angle to the strand. Tapering then spreads and untangles the braid. At the other end, a hook exists which can be used to remove stitching. The device also includes a face at its middle for displaying indicia.

Abstract: The present invention provides a self-erecting structure for a rod-shaped member, e.g. a brush, which enables the rod-shaped member to be readily taken out from an associated container while satisfying the demand that the rod-shaped member should be prevented from easily dropping from the container, and also provides a method capable of readily producing a rod-shaped member having such a structure. A rod-shaped member 5 has an erecting operation part 34 formed with a rolling surface 32 and an erection support surface 35. A first magnet 31 is provided in the vicinity of the erection support surface in a state where a first magnetic pole of the first magnet 31 faces toward one end of the rod-shaped member 5. Magnetic force from the first magnetic pole acts on the erection support surface. A second magnet 23 or a ferromagnetic material is provided in the vicinity of an erecting action surface 25. The second magnet has a second magnetic pole opposite in polarity to the first magnetic pole.

Abstract: A cleansing method of fluid-supply apparatus and cleansing module using the same is disclosed. First, a cleansing module is fixed to the fluid-supply apparatus to be cleansed for disposing the nozzles of the fluid-supply apparatus in the cleansing tank of the cleansing module. Second, a liquid used for cleansing is supplied inside the cleansing tank, and ultrasonic-wave vibration of the liquid is provided to remove plug stuck on the nozzles. Later, plug remained on the nozzles is scraped down and meanwhile the waste liquid is drawn out of the cleansing tank for further improving cleansing efficiency of the cleansing method. By using the cleansing method of the present invention, plug on the nozzles of the fluid-supply apparatus can be effectively removed and consequently lifetime of the fluid-supply apparatus is extended. Additionally, the cleansing method is capable of dramatically reducing working time required and of increasing efficiency of cleansing fabrication process.

Abstract: A method and system for the megasonic cleaning of one or more substrates that reduces damage to the substrate(s) resulting from the megasonic energy. The substrates are supported in a process chamber and contacted with a cleaning solution comprising a cleaning liquid having carbon dioxide gas dissolved in the cleaning liquid in such amounts that the carbon dioxide gas is at a supersaturated concentration for the conditions within the process chamber. Megasonic energy is then transmitted to the substrate. The cleaning solution provides protection from damage resulting from the application of megasonic/acoustical energy. The invention is not limited to carbon dioxide but can be used in conjunction with any gas that, when so dissolved in a cleaning liquid, protects substrates from being damaged by the application of megasonic/acoustical energy.

Abstract: A cleaning bullet for use in a pipe or track includes a compressible body. In one embodiment, a sheet draped over the body is engageable with interior walls of the pipe or track to clean small contaminants. In another embodiment, the body is formed from an absorbent material that absorbs a fluid, such as a cleaning solution, that can clean and/or disinfect the interior walls of the pipe or track. In yet another embodiment, an alignment key extends radially from a body axis for guiding the cleaning bullet in an air conveyor track.

Abstract: A process for cleaning a wire or the outer surface of a tube using one or more textile or textile-like material strands that runs substantially parallel, but opposite, to the direction of travel of the wire or tube, that may contain at least one cleaning material, and that are arranged to run in the form of at least one loop lying on the wire or tube, characterized in that the speed and the tension of the textile or textile-like material strand is adjusted and regulated.

Abstract: Wafer holder cleaning devices, systems and methods that are capable of removing contaminants from a wafer holder. An embodiment includes a particle removal surface on the cleaning device. An embodiment of the surface is a brush. An embodiment includes moving the surface into contact with the wafer holder. An embodiment includes moving the surface into a close, non-contacting relationship to the wafer holder. An embodiment includes a vacuum removing the particles from the wafer holder. In an embodiment, the wafer holder is a spindle chuck. In an embodiment, the spindle chuck is in a fabrication station. In an embodiment, one of the cleaning device and wafer holder rotates.

Abstract: An apparatus for pushing a dual diameter pig through a conical reducer attached to a pig trap and into a pipeline includes a frame configured such that the pig rests and moves forward on the frame, which has a front end adapted for attachment to the trap. The vertical position of the frame can be adjusted to align the pig with the conical reducer. An actuator is supported on the frame rearward of, and aligned with, the pig and an actuator control extends the actuator into contact with the rear end of a pig, and also retracts the actuator. The actuator locks to the frame at lock locations spaced along the frame, and the lock locations are separated by a distance that is less than a stroke of the actuator. The pig is pushed into the trap in steps by repeatedly extending, retracting, and moving the actuator forward.

Abstract: A washer and a method of controlling operation of the washer is provided. The washer includes a main body; a washing chamber which is disposed in the main body and accommodates a stuff to be washed, including a water outlet formed on the bottom surface thereof and a water feed inlet on one end of which a shower nozzle is formed; an ultrasonic oscillator generating vibration in the washing chamber; and a control unit which can control a washing process, wherein the washing chamber includes an overflow hole through which washing water can overflow from the washing chamber. The washer performs an initial washing operation and a main washing operation in combination. In the initial washing operation, stuffs to be washed such as fruits and vegetables are contained in the washing chamber and then water is supplied on the stuffs to be washed through the shower nozzle in a showering manner to then be discharged so that foreign matter stick to the stuffs can be primarily removed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for removing oil from oil-contaminated waste. In particular, the present invention relates to the removal of oil from drilling wastes such as drill cuttings and oil slops, and other industrial oily wastes such as refinery and interceptor wastes by forming a microemulsion of reduced particle size oil-contaminated material.

Abstract: A tunnel washer that includes fluid exhaust paths that are optimized to minimize fluid transfer between chambers of the washer and minimize heat loss from each chamber of the washer. The fluid exhaust paths also facilitate uniform vapor evacuation from each chamber of the washer. The tunnel washer also includes spaced-apart double wall curtains for isolating chambers of the tunnel washer to prevent fluid and heat transfer therebetween, and to the exterior of the tunnel washer. The double wall curtains include surfaces that inhibit the curtains from sticking together during operation of the tunnel washer. The tunnel washer also includes an air manifold that provides uniform drying efficiency for articles of varying dimensions.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a circulating jump, a spraying system and a spray nozzle enabling device. The spraying system is disposed in a spray chamber and includes a first and a second group of spray nozzles, the first and second group of spray nozzles being disposed on a rotatable nozzle arm. The first and second group of spray nozzles are capable of being operated independently by wash water flowing therethrough. The spray nozzle enabling device is disposed in an area of the nozzle arm and configured to enable, for the wash water, alternately either the first or the second group of spray nozzles in a random manner and independently of a control system associated with the spraying system.

Abstract: An exemplary washing mechanism (9) for optical members includes a positioning assembly (10), a carrying assembly (20), and an adjusting assembly (30). The carrying assembly is mounted on the positioning assembly and includes poles (22) and slidable members. The slidable members are configured for holding optical members. Each slidable member is slidably mounted on a corresponding pole. The adjusting assembly is mounted on the positioning assembly and the carrying assembly and configured for adjusting a position of the carrying assembly.

Abstract: An umbrella includes an upper shank, an upper connecting tube, a lower shank, a lower connecting tube, and a locking ring. Thus, the stop flange of the locking ring is rested on the catch flange of the upper connecting tube, and the tenons of the upper connecting tube are inserted into the mortises of the lower connecting tube, so that the upper connecting tube is connected with the lower connecting tube rigidly and stably, thereby reinforcing the strength of the umbrella.

Abstract: A device that releases an operating collar from an open position on the mast of an opened beach or patio umbrella in the presence of a strong wind, allowing the umbrella canopy to close thereby diminishing the wind force acting on the umbrella. The device includes a locking pin and an associated biasing mechanism. In a working configuration of the device, the pin is exposed for insertion through certain holes in the mast. A distal end of the mechanism faces the mast while a proximal end of the mechanism applies a bias force to a proximal end of the pin. The collar rests on the inserted pin with enough force to overcome the bias force tending to eject the pin. When the collar is urged to rise because of a strong wind acting on the umbrella, the pin ejects thus freeing the collar to move downward as the umbrella canopy closes.

Abstract: An outdoor umbrella includes an awning, an umbrella frame, an illumination system, and a solar energy collection system. The solar energy collection system includes a supporting adjustor and a solar energy collector. The supporting adjustor has an upper pivot portion, and a lower retention portion detachably mounted on the top portion of the supporting post. The solar energy collector, which is electrically connected with the illumination system, is pivotally mounted on the pivot portion of the supporting adjustor at a position above the awning, wherein the solar energy collector is adapted to selectively adjust a tilt angle with respect to the supporting post for directly facing towards sunlight to maximize solar energy collection so as to supply electrical power to the illumination system.

Abstract: A double tang articulating hub assembly used in combination with a collapsible self-supporting structure. The double tang articulating hub assembly is used as a connector among tubular rod elements which together provide a generally tubular frame matrix used to erect a collapsible self-supporting prefabricated deployable structure where a_clear span interior without supporting columns_is required. The hub employs a plurality of one piece “forked plugs” each containing a cylindrical plug with two tangs and an integral post connecting the tangs allowing the forked plug to rotate.

Abstract: A portable shelter comprises a pair of base members pivotally supporting a plurality of support arches spanning therebetween. Each support arch is hinged at an apex thereof to permit folding of the arch support in half for storage. The support arches are coupled to the base members for pivotal movement about respective pivot axes in which ends portions of the support arches are offset both axially and radially relative to the respective pivot axes from the other support arches to permit the support arches to be nested within one another flat against the ground prior to folding to enhance the compactness of the shelter in storage.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing power to a thin film thermoelectric cooling (TFTEC) device disposed between a heat generating device, such as a semiconductor device, and a cooling device, such as an integrated heat spreader. An electrically conductive pathway may be electrically coupled at one end to the TFTEC and also to an electrically conductive feature on the surface of a substrate at the other end. The electrically conductive pathway itself may be routed and retained in close proximity to the cooling device between the TFTEC and the substrate.