Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductive polymer composition having (a) from 30 to 90 wt % of a polymer component, (b) from 10 to 60 wt % of carbon black and (c) from 0 to 8 wt % additives, based on the total semiconductive polymer composition, and wherein the composition comprises less than 23 particles per m2 having a width of larger than 150 ?m at the half height of a particle protruding from the surface of the tape sample, less than 10 particles per m2 having a width of larger than 200 ?m at the half height of a particle protruding from the surface of the tape sample, and preferably, about 0 particles per m2 having a width of larger than 500 ?m at the half height of a particle protruding from the surface of the tape sample.

Abstract: Alien crosstalk in communication channels is decreased with the use of crosstalk-mitigating materials. Electrical communication cables may be provided with crosstalk-mitigating materials that surround twisted pairs in the cables. According to one embodiment, the crosstalk-mitigating material is an electrically resistive material having electrically conductive areas placed thereon. Such a material mitigates the effects of electrical and magnetic fields that would normally lead to alien crosstalk between communication channels.

Abstract: The present invention includes a high performance communications cable that provides for wireless fidelity applications and includes core support-separators having profiles which define a clearance to maintain spacing and/or channel between the transmission media and power conductors. The core may be formed of a conductive or insulative material that have, principally, polymer blends that include olefin and/or fluoropolymer and/or chlorofluoropolymer based resins. The polymer blends can also be utilized for fabricating shielding materials. The core support-separators have both a central region as well as a plurality of shaped sections that extend outward from the central region that are either solid or partially solid, foamed or foamed with a solid skin surface.

Abstract: A shielded wire includes an internal conductor, an insulating layer covering the internal conductor, a shielding layer covering the insulating layer, and a protective layer covering the shielding layer. The shielding layer includes a first electromagnetic shielding layer and a second electromagnetic shielding layer which is directly provided on an outside of the first electromagnetic shielding layer. The first electromagnetic shielding layer has at least one of a metal braid and a metal foil, and the second electromagnetic shielding layer has a conductive resin.

Abstract: An insulating varnish for forming an insulating covering on a conductor includes a polyimide resin including a repeat unit represented by a general formula (1): where X1 includes a tetravalent aromatic group including an aromatic ether structure represented by a formula (3): and Y1 includes a bivalent aromatic group including an aromatic ether structure, and a repeat unit represented by a general formula (2): where X2 includes a tetravalent alicyclic group and Y2 includes a bivalent alicyclic group including an alicyclic structure.

Abstract: One aspect is a coil including a laminate having metal layers. The coil is configured for the electrical connection of stimulation electrodes. One of the metal layers exhibits good electrical conductivity and another metal layer great mechanical strength.

Abstract: Methods of preparing conducting polymers and the conductive polymers prepared therefrom are provided. Electronic devices can be made using the polymers prepared as described herein. A method of preparing a conducting polymer is disclosed comprising: combining a di(C2-C12)alkyl metal reagent together with a first dihalo-monomer and an optional second dihalo-monomer to form a monomer-metal complex; and combining the monomer-metal complex together with a metal catalyst to provide the conducting polymer, wherein each dihalo-monomer is independently an aromatic or heteroaromatic group substituted by two halogens wherein the halogens are the same or different.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electronic fabric and preparing thereof. The electronic fabric comprises a backing layer configured to have a circuit electrically floated and a surface layer configured to electrically connect to the circuit of the backing layer. The backing layer or the surface layer comprises a) a base layer composed of a synthetic, regenerated or natural fiber and b) a conductive layer formed on the base layer to be capable of being freely formed by a pre-designed electric pattern. The base layer and the conductive layer are successively formed to be symmetrically to the backing layer and the surface layer to each other. An insulating layer is formed on the backing layer or the surface layer, or a partial upper portion of the conductive layer, or in a region where the conductive layer is not formed.

Abstract: A fluid-insulated electrical apparatus includes a grounded tank which is an airtight metal vessel filled with an insulating fluid. A conductor to which a high voltage is applied is disposed in the grounded tank. A metal plate that is press-processed to have an inclined portion and a groove between adjacent head top portions is fixed to and electrically connected to an inner wall of the grounded tank.

Abstract: The invention offers a submarine solid cable that can suppress the movement of the insulating oil when the cable is used and the production method thereof. The method of producing a submarine solid cable forms an insulating layer by lapping insulating tapes, each of which includes a resin film, over the outer circumference of a conductor and impregnates the insulating layer with medium-viscosity insulating oil. The insulating layer is formed by lapping insulating tapes, each of which includes a resin film, over the outer circumference of the conductor 1. The insulating layer is impregnated with an insulating oil having an at least medium viscosity. The resin film is swelled to narrow an impregnation path impregnated with the insulating oil. According to the production method, the impregnation path for the insulating oil is secured when the impregnation with the insulating oil is performed and the impregnation path is narrowed to suppress the movement of insulating oil when the cable is used.

Abstract: A substrate has a first dielectric layer; a first conductive layer on the first dielectric layer; a second dielectric layer on the first conductive layer; an elongated signal conductor embedded within the second dielectric layer; a second conductive layer on the second dielectric layer; a first conductive groove and second conductive groove through the second conductive layer, the second dielectric layer, the first conductive layer and into the first dielectric layer and extending continuously along the length of and on opposing sides of the signal conductor, the grooves having conductive side walls providing an electrical connection between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer; first and second conductive end walls joining the first groove and second groove; and at least one insulating area through at least one of the first and second conductive layers to provide conductor access.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coreless substrate and a method for making the same. The method for making the coreless substrate includes: (a) providing a carrier and a first conductive layer, wherein the carrier has a first surface and a second surface, and the first conductive layer is disposed on the first surface of the carrier; (b) forming a first embedded circuit on the first conductive layer; (c) forming a first dielectric layer so as to cover the first embedded circuit; (d) removing the carrier; (e) removing part of the first conductive layer so as to form at least one first pad; and (f) forming a first solder mask so as to cover the first embedded circuit and the first dielectric layer and to expose the first pad. Therefore, the coreless substrate of the present invention has high density of layout and involves low manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A package substrate structure includes a substrate with a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, a via connecting the first side and the second side, a cavity in the substrate and on the first side, and a patterned conductive layer disposed on at least one of the first side and the second side, filling the cavity and the via, and including a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer and a third conductive layer. The second conductive layer is different from at least one of the first conductive layer and the third conductive layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bendable printed board, an image pickup apparatus, and a camera. The bendable printed board is provided with: a first end connected to a moving body movable in an arbitral direction within a predefined plane; a second end connected to a fixed body with slack providing movability to the moving body; and a slit formed on at least a part of a slack portion of the printed board.

Abstract: A wiring board with a built-in component includes an insulating board, a first wiring pattern on an upper surface of the insulating board, plural electrodes on the upper surface of the insulating board, a solder resist on the upper surface of the insulating board, plural solders on the electrodes, respectively, an electronic component joined to the electrodes with the solders, a sealing resin provided between the insulating board and the electronic component, a component-fixing layer provided on the upper surface of the insulating board and the first wiring pattern and having an insulating property, a second wiring pattern on the component-fixing layer, and an interlayer wiring connecting the first wiring pattern to the second wiring pattern. The solder resist surrounds the electrodes. The sealing resin entirely covers the solders and the solder resist. This wiring board can be efficiently manufactured by simple processes.

Abstract: A substrate structure and a package structure using the same are provided. The substrate structure includes a number of traces, a substrate core and a number of first metal tiles. The substrate core has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first metal tiles are disposed on one of the first surface and the second surface, the minimum pitch between adjacent two of the first metal tiles is the minimum process pitch.

Abstract: To provide a nonconductive adhesive film, for electrically connecting a flexible printed circuit board to a circuit board, which is superior in both storage stability and curability and which suppresses the formation of air bubbles at the time of press bonding. A nonconductive adhesive film substantially comprising a heat-curable epoxy resin, a latent curing agent, and organic elastic fine particles of an average particle size of approximately 1 ?m or less, a film being formed by aggregation of the organic elastic fine particles, is provided.

Abstract: An electric multilayer component includes a stack of dielectric layers and electrode layers arranged side by side. External contacts have different polarities that are arranged at an outer surface of the stack and are flip-chip contact-connectable. The electrode layers are connected by one end in each case to an external connection having the same polarity.

Abstract: A composite circuit board according to an embodiment of the invention includes a first circuit board having a first conductive line and a second conductive line which is longer in length than the first conductive line, and a second circuit board having a third conductive line which is electrically connected to the first conductive line and a fourth conductive line which is electrically connected to the second conductive line and is shorter in length than the third conductive line.

Abstract: A printed circuit board unit includes a substrate and at least one connecting pad on the substrate. The connecting pad is used for electrically connecting to an electronic device by welding method. The connecting pad has at least one venting opening thereon. Therefore, the steam and gas by-produced in reflow soldering process can escape into the environment from the venting opening. Accordingly, the problem of large bubbles formed in the connecting pads is solved.

Abstract: A shielding apparatus has first and second electrically conductive sheets attached to an interior of a housing. A gap between the first and second electrically conductive sheets has a size based on a predefined desired cutoff frequency, and the widths of the first and second electrically conductive sheets are no more than twice the size of the gap. The lengths of the first and second electrically conductive sheets are at least four times the size of the gap.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a transparent electromagnetic wave shield member, which is free from a moirè phenomenon which could not be solved by the prior art, and in which an excellent electromagnetic wave shielding properties and a sufficient total light transmittance based on an appropriate network structure are compatible, and a method for manufacturing the same. The transparent electromagnetic wave shield member of the present invention is a transparent electromagnetic wave shield member in which a metal layer of an electroconductive metal network structure having a geometrical shape is formed on a transparent substrate, and which is characterized in that a spacing of said network structure is 200 ?m or less, an opening ratio of the network structure is 84% or more, and in addition, a thickness of the electroconductive metal layer is 2 ?m or less.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing MEMS devices with integrated desiccant are provided. In one embodiment, a dry composition comprising desiccant is impact sprayed onto the backplate or substrate of a MEMS device, and becomes fused with the substrate. In another embodiment, the desiccant is impact sprayed such that the desiccant adheres to the impact sprayed surface. In yet another embodiment, the impact-sprayed surface is impregnated with the desiccant. In still another embodiment, the desiccant is combined with a suitable inorganic binder, then impact sprayed such that the desiccant adheres to the impact sprayed surface. In yet a further embodiment, the desiccant is micronized or pulverized into a powder of desired particle size, and then impact sprayed onto a surface. Thus, the desiccant particles or powder are fused onto the target surface through the impact spraying process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high pressure, high voltage penetrator assembly for subsea, topside or land based use, wherein the assembly is upright attachable to a wet gas and/or liquid handling compressor or pump or to/from a transformer, and wherein the assembly comprises a penetrator unit for feed-through of electric power to a motor of the compressor or pump or to/from the transformer; a funnel shaped housing with a housing chamber, the penetrator unit being located at an upper end of the chamber; a grid located inside the chamber transversely of a longitudinal axis of the chamber, the penetrator unit being located above the grid, a filter located in the chamber below the grid and above an inlet to a housing of the motor or to/from a housing of the transformer, and a sensor unit extending into the chamber from the penetrator unit and towards, but spaced from the grid.

Abstract: A one piece integral electrical terminal has a mount portion and a wire receiving portion. The wire receiving portion has a continuous annular interior wall having a contact portion with an integral oxide breaker especially suited to breaking through the oxide layer on aluminum wire. The wire receiving portion also has a sealing portion with at least one integral seal ring. An electrical cable is made by crimping the electrical terminal to an aluminum wire using a modified hexagonal crimp.

Abstract: In ultrasonic bonding of a metal terminal to a substrate pad, a thin buffer metal layer which is formed of a soft metal or a highly slidable metal is interposed between a terminal edge and a pad so as to prevent direct contact between an end of the terminal and the pad upon bonding. This makes it possible to prevent abrasion and a crack in the pad at the end of the terminal caused by pressure and an ultrasonic wave upon the ultrasonic bonding. This makes it possible to realize a compact bonded structure with high reliability.

Abstract: Pressure cycle operated apparatus and methods. A method of actuating a firing head includes the steps of: reciprocably displacing an actuator piston of the firing head, the displacing step including the piston being alternately pressure balanced and unbalanced; and igniting a combustible material in response to the piston displacing step. A method of generating electricity includes: reciprocably displacing a piston, the displacing step including the piston being alternately pressure balanced and unbalanced; and generating electricity in response to the piston displacing step. A firing head includes an actuator piston separating at least two chambers; a check valve which permits one-way flow between the chambers; a flow restrictor which restricts flow between the chambers; a biasing device which biases the piston toward one of the chambers; and a firing pin releasing device which releases a firing pin in response to displacement of the piston.

Abstract: A reamer for underground boring is provided. The reamer includes at least: (a) a center mandrel, wherein the center mandrel defines a mandrel axis; (b) a plurality of radial members extending radially from the center mandrel; (c) a plurality of cutting heads, wherein each of the cutting heads: (i) is supported by at least one of the radial members; (ii) is arcuately spaced-apart around the center mandrel from the other cutting heads; (iii) has a rounded surface; and (d) a plurality of cutting teeth on the rounded surface of each of the cutting heads. A method of horizontal drilling with the reamer is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tunneling apparatus including a pipe string having a distal end and a proximal end. The pipe string includes a plurality of pipe-sections connected end-to end. The pipe string also includes a cutting head coupled to a distal-most one of the pipe-sections. The pipe string defines a vacuum passage that extends through the pipe string from the proximal end to the distal end of the pipe string. A source of vacuum is in fluid communication with the vacuum passage for drawing cuttings through the vacuum passage. A blockage sensor can be used for sensing whether a precursor blockage condition exists within the vacuum passage. A source of air pressure can be used to force air distally through the pipe string to assist in moving cuttings proximally through the vacuum passage.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a backreamer including a distal end configured for connection to product and a proximal end configured for attachment to a distal end of a drill string. The backreamer includes a backreaming cutter having a cutting side that faces toward the proximal end of the backreamer. The backreamer also includes a proximal assembly that extends between the proximal end of the backreamer and the backreaming cutter. The proximal assembly defines a vacuum passage for removing material cut by the backreaming cutter. The backreamer further includes a drive stem for transferring torque to the backreaming cutter for rotating the backreaming cutter. The drive stem is rotatably supported within the proximal assembly such that the drive stem and the backreaming cutter are rotatable relative to the proximal assembly. The backreamer additionally includes a distal assembly that extends between the backreaming cutter and the distal end of the backreamer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cutting component for a tunneling apparatus. The cutting component includes a cutting unit main body having a front cutting side and a rear side. The cutting unit main body includes a hub portion defining a socket providing a torque transfer interface. The socket extends through the hub portion in a rear-to-front orientation and has an open end at least at the rear side of the cutting unit main body. The cutting unit main body defines an axis about which the cutting unit main body is rotated during cutting. The axis extends through a central region of the socket in the rear-to-front orientation. The cutting unit main body also including a plurality of cutting arms connected to the hub portion. The cutting arms project generally radially outwardly from the axis.

Abstract: An improved hole opener assembly for horizontal drilling is disclosed that is less prone to failure as a result of cone arm break out or pocket side wall fracture. The interface between the cone arm and the pocket employs a key and slot configuration with a tighter fit than between the arm and the pocket to reduce the stress on the pocket side wall during drilling.

Abstract: A matrix powder for forming a matrix bit body, wherein the matrix powder includes: a plurality of carbide particles; and a plurality of first metal binder particles having an aspect ratio of at least about 3. Drill bits formed from metal binder particles having an aspect ratio of at least about 3 and methods of forming such bits.

Abstract: A drill bit that includes a bit body having a plurality of blades extending radially therefrom, at least a portion of the plurality of blades comprises a first matrix region comprising a plurality of first carbide particles separated by a first binder phase, each of the first carbide particles comprising a mixture of WC and W2C, and wherein the first matrix region has less than about 5 percent by volume, based on the total volume of the first matrix region, of complex metal carbides dispersed in the first binder phase; and at least one cutting element for engaging a formation disposed on at least one of the plurality of blades.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a high-impact resistant tool comprises a superhard material bonded to a substrate at a non-planer interface, the superhard material comprising substantially pointed geometry with a substantially conical portion, the substantially conical portion comprising a tapered side wall with at least two different, contiguous slopes that form an angle greater than 135 degrees, and the thickness from an apex of the superhard material to the interface is greater than the thickness of the substrate.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a novel approach of utilizing a collection bin for a side loading waste collection vehicle. The collection bin includes a weighing system with a processor for measuring the weight of material collected from each waste container and associating this weight with appropriate data, such as the owner of the waste container.

Abstract: A resistive input pad that can be used as a keypad and/or a touchpad comprises a top surface layer with a plurality of resistive sensing pads disposed below the top surface layer. The top surface extends continuous over the surface of the input pad. The number of resistive sensing pads does not need to match the number of keys that are distinguishable by the keypad print on the top surface layer. The grid formed by the resistive sensing pads can be more or less fine than the grid formed by the keys as defined by the keypad print. With a sufficiently fine array of resistive sensing pads the input pad can be used for navigational and drawing purposes similar to a conventional touchpad.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an electromagnetic induction handwriting system and its single side coordinate determining method for determining a coordinate of a stylus on a handwriting apparatus. The coordinate is computed by a first voltage, a second voltage, and a third voltage, where the first voltage equals the maximum detection voltage, the second voltage and the third voltage are obtained from two antennas, and both of the two antennas are arranged at the same side of the antenna that induces the maximum detection voltage.

Abstract: A writing implement and system using that writing implement are disclosed. The writing implement includes a pen having an elongated body with a plurality of light sources arranged around an outer surface of the body. Each light source has a unique identity. A pen controller that activates each light source to emit light such that the identity of that source can be ascertained by a detector external to the pen. The number of light sources is greater than or equal to 3, and the light sources are arranged such that at least one of the light sources is visible to a detector external to the pen at any time. The detector can then determine the angle of rotation of the pen relative to a fixed reference direction.

Abstract: An oxyhydrogen vehicle includes an oxyhydrogen generating unit for electrolytically converting an electrolyte into oxyhydrogen gas, a combustible fuel supply unit for storing combustible fuel, an engine unit coupled to the oxyhydrogen generating unit and the combustible fuel supply unit, and an electric power supply system electrically connected to the oxyhydrogen generating unit for providing electric power thereto. The electric power supply system includes: a storage battery; an alternator driven by the engine unit to generate an electrical output, and electrically connected to the storage battery; a current controller electrically connecting the storage battery and the alternator to the oxyhydrogen generating unit for controlling electric current flow to the oxyhydrogen generating unit; and an auxiliary electricity generating unit electrically connected to the storage battery, and driven by renewable energy resources so as to generate an electrical output for charging the storage battery.

Abstract: A riding work vehicle includes right and left wheels, at least one caster wheel, and a working machine. The lawnmower vehicle further includes traveling motor, steering motor, a traveling system clutch, and a steering system clutch. The traveling system clutch is configured to disable transmission of the rotational force from an axle of the caster wheel to the traveling motor in a state where the traveling motor is deactivated. The steering system clutch is configured to disable transmission of the rotational force from a steering shaft for the caster wheel to the steering motor in a state where the steering motor is deactivated.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement in a forestry machine (1), in which there are front and rear units (2, 3) and bogie wheels (14, 15) mounted on a set of swing axles (12), as well as a crawler mat (20) running around the bogie wheels (14, 15) and an auxiliary wheel (16) outside the set of swing axles (12), and in which the auxiliary wheel (16) is essentially permanently mounted in bearings in the front and/or rear unit (2, 3), so that, when the set of swing axles (12) turns, the tension of the crawler mat (20) is maintained by means of flexible elements connected to its perimeter, which are principally formed of the flexibility of the auxiliary wheel (16).

Abstract: A transaxle includes an axle and a multiple motor generator unit for driving the axle. The multiple motor generator unit includes a common rotor shaft drivingly connected to the axle, armature windings serving as a first stator and a second stator aligned opposite each other in the axial direction of the rotor shaft, a common rotor member fixed on the rotor shaft, and permanent magnets provided on the common rotor member so as to serve as a first rotor facing the first stator, and as a second rotor facing the second stator. The first stator and the first rotor constitute a first motor generator. The second stator and the second rotor constitute the second motor generator. A total motor output torque of the first and second motor generators for rotating the rotor member and the rotor shaft can be changed in correspondence to a load applied from the axle to the rotor shaft.

Abstract: There has been proposed a transport vehicle designed to move in a self-contained transport system as well as on the automobile roads, comprising a frame consisting of a lower part, to which a plurality of wheels is secured, and of a top part comprising at least two arc-like curved rods to each of which electric rail drive units used as current collectors are connected in such a way that they are displaceable along a supporting current-conductive rail and along the arc-like curved rods.

Abstract: In a robot apparatus having a base unit, a wheel unit of an opposed-two-wheel type mounted on the base unit and having driving wheels drivable so as to face each other, and an upper-body unit provided on an upper portion of the base unit and configured by concatenating one or more joints; a robot apparatus includes an opposed-two-wheel equivalent model, a robot-state observing unit, a control unit performing a control arithmetic operation for the opposed-two-wheel equivalent model, a transforming unit transforming a part of control target values calculated by the control unit to a control target value for the wheel unit, and a joint control unit controlling a joint-driving actuator of the wheel unit and also controlling a joint-driving actuator other than the joint-driving actuator.

Abstract: A dual-posture Electric Assist Bicycle (EAB) permits a rider to assume a rider-upright position while peddling or a rider-recumbent position while coasting with the electric assist propulsion system engaged. The rider can alternate between positions safely and while in motion. The dual-posture EAB comprises: a seat assembly, a footrest assembly and an extended handlebar assembly. The EAB's seat assembly includes an inclined backrest that is typically affixed to the EAB's seat post. Left and right footrests are affixed near the EAB's headtube. The extended handlebar typically includes means for quickly repositioning the controls while under way to optimize ergonomics for whichever seating posture is being used. In another example of the invention the frame of the bicycle is foldable into a dolly configuration for easy moving and storage.

Abstract: A motorcycle can include an engine, a fuel tank, a seat, and a canister. The fuel tank can have an upper surface and an inclined surface arranged to extend obliquely downward from a rear end of the upper surface toward a back of the motorcycle. The seat can include a seat front portion and a seat rear portion. The seat front portion can be provided on the inclined surface, and the seat rear portion can extend toward the back of the motorcycle. The canister can be arranged between the inclined surface and the seat front portion. The canister can store fuel gas generated in the fuel tank, and supply the fuel gas to the engine. At least one of the inclined surface and the lower surface can have a first cavity that stores the canister.

Abstract: An optionally connectable four-wheel drive vehicle having: an engine having a drive shaft; two main drive wheels; a main power train permanently connecting the drive shaft to the main drive wheels and, in turn, having a transmission and a main differential; two normally driven secondary drive wheels; an optionally connectable secondary power train for also connecting the drive shaft to the secondary drive wheels, a gear drive with at least two different, alternatively selectable velocity ratios, and at least one secondary clutch, which is connected on one side to the drive shaft upstream from the transmission and on the other side to the secondary drive wheels.

Abstract: A brake assembly includes a piston housing, a piston moveably arranged within the piston housing, and a bearing cover mounted to the piston housing. A spring assembly is located between the piston and the bearing cover, wherein mounting the bearing cover to the piston housing compresses the spring assembly to achieve an initial spring force. The initial spring force of the spring assembly causes the piston to act against a vehicle brake when the brake assembly is mounted to a vehicle axle that passes through the spring assembly.

Abstract: A fitting recess portion that connects fitting holes to each other is formed in a peripheral face of a ball screw nut. A circulation member includes a pair of fitted portions that are fitted in the fitting holes, and a connecting portion that provides communication between the fitted portions. A communication groove that has an opening on the fitted end side of the connecting portion and that extends in the axial direction is formed in the connecting portion. When the connecting portion is fitted in the fitting recess portion and the opening of the communication groove formed in the connecting portion is blocked by a bottom portion of the fitting recess portion, a second path that forms a return path together with first paths formed in the fitted portions is formed.