Abstract: An electronic part includes amount substrate, a circuit substrate, a pad disposed on the circuit substrate, a bump that connects the mount substrate and the pad to each other, and a surface protection film that extends from a surface of the pad via an outer circumferential edge of the pad to a surface of the circuit substrate and has at least two openings adjacent to each other on the pad. The length equal to one-half the shortest distance from an end of one of the adjacent openings to an end of the other opening is smaller than the length of the shortest distance from the outer circumferential edge of the pad to the end of each of the openings, and the bump is provided in each of the two openings and layered on the surface protection film in a plan view.

Abstract: While it is necessary for an electronic component housing package to be provided with numerous wiring conductors, phase differences of signals caused by differences in signal transmission distance among the wiring conductors, is a problem. An electronic component housing package based on one embodiment includes a substrate having a dielectric region and an electronic component placement region, a frame body surrounding the dielectric region and the placement region, and wiring conductors disposed on the dielectric region of the substrate. The wiring conductors have a first wiring conductor and a second wiring conductor which is longer in signal transmission distance than the first wiring conductor, which are disposed so as to extend from a location immediately below the frame body to the dielectric region. The frame body made of a dielectric material has a projection protruding from its inner periphery, which covers at least part of the first wiring conductor.

Abstract: A packaging substrate includes: a dielectric layer unit having top and bottom surfaces; a positioning pad embedded in the bottom surface of the dielectric layer unit; at least a passive element having a plurality of electrode pads disposed on upper and lower surfaces thereof, the passive element being embedded in the dielectric layer unit and corresponding to the positioning pad; a first circuit layer disposed on the top surface of the dielectric layer unit, the first circuit layer having first conductive vias electrically connected to the electrode pads disposed on the upper surface of the passive element; and a second circuit layer disposed on the bottom surface of the dielectric layer unit, the second circuit layer having second conductive vias electrically connected to the electrode pads disposed on the lower surface of the passive element. Through the embedding of the passive element, the overall structure may have a reduced height.

Abstract: A dual layered lead frame is provided with a die bonding layer and a solder layer. The dual layered lead frame has single lead frames arranged into a matrix layout with a cell gap formed between dual layered lead frame cells. Each dual layered lead frame cell includes a die bonding unit and a solder unit. The die bonding unit and the solder unit include conductive leads forming an insulating clearance between each and every conductive leads respectively. Each conductive lead includes slot holes. The insulating clearance, the slot holes, and the cell gap are filled with the insulating material so as to make the die bonding unit and the conductive lead of the solder unit, as well as the insulating clearance and the slot hole to match with one another and joined closely respectively.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of electronics and, in particular, to a multi-layer printed circuit board and a method for fabricating the same. The circuit board is able to avoid the problem that signal transmission performance is affected by a plated hole. The multi-layer printed circuit board includes at least two layers of core plates that are adhered, where a circuit mechanical part is disposed on the core plates, a via is also provided on the core plates, and a metal column is embedded in the via, where one end of the metal column is connected to a corresponding position on an antenna feeder circuit mechanical part disposed on the core plate, and the other end is connected to a corresponding position on an antenna feeder circuit mechanical part disposed on an adjacent layer of the core plate. The method is used for fabricating a multi-layer printed circuit board.

Abstract: A power distribution system has an electrical box configured to attach a power cable, a plaster ring releasably mounted to the box and one or more electrical devices installed into the ring. A pre-wired ground extends from a first end physically and electrically connected to a ground terminal on the electrical device. The plaster ring is movable between a closed position proximate the box and an open position distal the box. The pre-wired ground is configured as a lanyard so as to support the plaster ring as a wiring platform in the open position for connecting wires between the power cable and the electrical device or devices.

Abstract: One aspect is a method of coupling a feedthrough assembly to a surrounding case of an implantable medical device. An insulator having a plurality of conducting elements extending therethrough is provided. The insulator is placed with conducting elements within an opening of a case, thereby defining a narrow space between the insulator and the case. A braze preform is placed adjacent the insulator and case in the narrow space. The insulator is heated with a laser until raising the temperature of the adjacent preform above its melting point such that it fills the space between the insulator and the case.

Abstract: A ground structure of a controller that is mounted in a construction machine such as a dump truck and has a case having an upper surface on which a connector receiver hole for a receptacle connector to be received is provided includes: a cable harness that is provided by a plurality of cables including a ground cable and is connected to the receptacle connector; and a connecting portion for the ground cable to be connected, the connecting portion being provided near the connector receiver hole on the upper surface.

Abstract: A relay harness (30) connects a first harness (10) and a second harness (20). The relay harness (30) includes relay wires (31) and first and second housings (36, 37) connected to ends of the relay wires (31). Each relay wire (31) has a third conductor (32) surrounded by a third coating (33). The first housing (36) is configured to connect to a first connector (16) of the first harness (10). The second housing (37) is configured to connect to a second connector (26) of the second harness (20). A coating resin for the third insulation coatings (33) and a housing resin for the first and second housings (36, 37) are synthetic resins having a higher flame retardancy than a resin material for the first harness (10).

Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) includes a connector (1), a cable (2) connected to the connector, a magnetic element (3) encircling the cable, and a housing (4) covering the magnetic element. The housing includes a front wall (40) adjacent to the connector, a rear wall (41) away from the connector, and a side wall (42) with closed periphery connecting the front and the rear wall, a receiving space (43) defined in the housing and running through the front and the rear wall to form a first hole (401) on the center of the front wall and a second hole (411) on the center of the rear wall. The housing includes a first projection (44) between the first hole and an outer edge of the front wall to weaken the concentrated stress generated by the cable wound on the housing.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting a conductor with three fixations and particularly suitable for medium and high voltage applications. The connector body includes a body part with an inner profile adapted to receive the conductor and a cover part provided with two keepers that are fastened to the body part for providing the first and the second fixation of the conductor to the body part, respectively. The third fixation of the conductor is provided by an inner keeper that is partially covered by the two outer keepers. The inner keeper includes a contact element that is disposed transversally over the conductor and attached to the body part by a U-bolt. The outer keepers and the inner keeper are shaped so that at least one of the outer keepers covers, at least partially, the inner keeper.

Abstract: In joining a first metal member composed of a first metal to a second metal member composed of a second metal with a joining material interposed therebetween, the joining material including a low melting point metal having a lower melting point than the first metal and/or the second metal, the low melting point metal composing the joining material is Sn or an alloy containing Sn, at least one of the first metal and the second metal is a metal or an alloy which forms an intermetallic compound with the low melting point metal composing the joining material, and heat treatment is performed at a temperature at which the low melting point metal melts in a state of locating the joining material between the first metal member and the second metal member.

Abstract: An automated system for detecting fluid influx into a wellbore during the transient conditions that occur after pumps stopped. The system comprises at least one sensor normally employed on a drilling rig for measuring at least one parameter, and a processor for receiving a signal indicative of the parameter from the sensor. The processor is programmed to analyze a plurality of values of the parameter measured during a plurality of previous events so as to generate a predetermined threshold value, compare the received signal to the predetermined threshold value, and provide an output signal indicative of fluid influx when the received signal is beyond the predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: Stable back pressure control devices are used to control fluid pressure in a wellbore to provide constant downhole pressure. Back pressure may be estimated from a correlation between the speed of a mud pump and the pressure exerted from the pump. Drilling plans disclosed herein provide for the continued operation of one or more back pressure control devices for providing constant bottomhole pressure when casing connections are being made.

Abstract: Diverting flow in a drilling fluid circulation system to regulate drilling fluid pressure. A pump of a drilling fluid pressure regulation system for a well bore can discharge drilling fluid through discharge piping at flow rate. A pressure control device has an inlet connected to the discharge piping and an outlet connected to bypass piping. A processor connected to the pump and the pressure control device can adjust the pressure control device to modify a pressure of the drilling fluid by at least partially opening the pressure control device and releasing drilling fluid into the bypass piping at a selected flow rate. The processor can modify the drilling fluid flow rate in the discharge piping based on the pressure represented by the pressure measurement signals and the selected flow rate in the bypass piping such that the target pressure parameter of the drilling fluid in the discharge piping is satisfied.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an automatic drill fluid measurement apparatus. More specifically, the present invention is directed to an apparatus which may automatically measure a weight or volume of a quantity of drill fluid and provide real-time feedback information regarding the drill fluid to a well operator. The automatic drill fluid measurement apparatus may further comprise a variety of sensors and other devices that are used in conjunction with a microprocessor to obtain useful information regarding drill fluid, such as mass flow meters, volume sensors and timers. Together, the apparatus, sensors and microprocessor may work together to control the opening and closing of valves of the measurement apparatus.

Abstract: A rotary steerable drilling tool with an electromagnetic steering system can include a drill collar, a bit shaft, an orientation control module, a mud tube, a mud tube coupler, a universal joint, a mud sealing device, and a drill bit. The bit shaft can be mechanically coupled to the drill collar through the universal joint and the orientation control module and rotate about the universal joint. The orientation and the inclination angle of the bit shaft against the drill collar can be controlled by the orientation control module with the electromagnetic steering system. The orientation control module can include a guide track mounted on the inside wall of the drill collar, arrays of electromagnets mounted on the guide track, a positioning frame, a permanent magnet mounted on the positioning frame, a coupling tube, and at least two bearing wheels. A corresponding electromagnetic steering method is also provided.

Abstract: A method for removing a core sample from a borehole includes: taking the core sample within the borehole with a sampling tool; generating a model of the core sample, the model based on data representing properties of the core sample; defining a plurality of proposed tripping schedules; applying, by a processor, the plurality of proposed tripping schedules to the model, and estimating a core parameter for each of the plurality of proposed tripping schedules; comparing the core parameter to a criteria; and selecting a suitable tripping schedule based on the comparison.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of determining a search expression describing a feature of interest in a set of data points distributed throughout a geological object is provided. Each data point contains a value for a geological attribute at that point. The search expression has a plurality of entries. The method including the steps of: (i) displaying the geological object using display codings corresponding to value subranges for the geological attribute such that all data points which have values for the geological attribute falling within a given value subrange are displayed with the same coding; (ii) selecting a plurality of data points of the feature of interest; and (iii) allocating value characters to entries of the search expression, the value characters corresponding to the value subranges for the geological attribute of the selected data points.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for minimizing delays in a magnetic ranging method. Delays are minimized by establishing synchronicity between triggering of a three-axis magnetometer and energisation of a solenoid assembly deployed in the borehole being drilled and the first borehole, respectively. Synchronicity enables measuring various components of the alternating magnetic field created by energisation of the solenoid assembly by the magnetometer, the moment the solenoid assembly is energised. The recorded components are used for computation of steering data for drilling the second borehole relative to the first borehole. The steering data can be determined at the surface or downhole.

Abstract: Components, such as a cutting element for an earth-boring drilling tool include an ultrasonic transducer coupled therewith, and configured to transmit an acoustic signal therethrough, and transmit a data signal to a data acquisition unit in response to receiving a returning echo of the acoustic signals. An earth-boring drilling tool, comprises a bit body including a plurality of components, an ultrasonic transducer, and a data acquisition unit operably coupled with the ultrasonic transducer. The data acquisition unit may be configured to receive the data signal and determine a temperature distribution of the component based, at least in part, on a time-of-flight of the acoustic signals and the returning echoes. Methods for forming such components and measuring a temperature of such components may relate to coupling and implementing such an ultrasonic transducer with a component of an earth-boring drilling tool.

Abstract: A downhole tool may include a tubular member having an axis, a wall with a bore, and an orifice extending radially from the bore through the wall. A piston may be configured to be co-axially mounted in the bore of the tubular member and be axially reciprocated therein, the piston having a piston bore. An aperture may extend radially from the piston bore to the bore of the tubular member. First and second glands formed in an outer surface adjacent the aperture. The first gland may be axially spaced apart from the second gland. In addition, a seal system can be configured to be mounted to the piston. The seal system can include a primary seal for the first gland, a secondary seal for the second gland, and the secondary seal is harder than the primary seal.

Abstract: A driller retaining device able to be positioned with well horizontality and verticality includes a hollow outer sleeve having two end, one is a working end and the other being an assembly end; an inner wall of the assembly end being formed with a plurality of axial sliding tracks; an inner hollow cylinder arranged within the sleeve; two ends of the inner hollow cylinder being an machine end and an assembly end; an outer wall of the inner hollow cylinder having at least one sliding block which is arranged corresponding to the axial sliding groove. In in assembly, the inner hollow cylinder is combined to the driller; then the assembly end of the inner hollow cylinder is assembled to the assembly end of the outer sleeve; and at the same time, the sliding block of the inner hollow cylinder is assembled into the axial sliding groove of the outer sleeve.

Abstract: A cutting element for a drill bit that includes an outer support element having at least a bottom portion and a side portion; and an inner rotatable cutting element, a portion of which is disposed in the outer support element, wherein the inner rotatable cutting element includes a substrate and a diamond cutting face having a thickness of at least 0.050 inches disposed on an upper surface of the substrate; and wherein a distance from an upper surface of the diamond cutting face to a bearing surface between the inner rotatable cutting element and the outer support element ranges from 0 to about 0.300 inches is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for increasing the drift diameter and improving the well path of the well bore, accomplished in one embodiment by cutting away material primarily forming surfaces nearer the center of the drift, thereby reducing applied power, applied torque and resulting drag compared to conventional reamers that cut into all surfaces of the well bore.

Abstract: A bit for a percussive hammer includes an elongated shank, a head at a first end of the shank, and an array of lengthwise extending spline portions defining outwardly extending retention lugs at or toward a further end of the shank. At least a side face of at least one lug is blended into the shank of the bit.

Abstract: A scale includes a load detection unit detecting a load to a placing unit, a storage unit storing a zero point in advance, a calculation/control unit calculating a load calculation value using a load signal corresponding to the load to the placing unit, based on an output of the load detection unit, and a display unit displaying the load calculation value. When a load is applied to the placing unit, the calculation/control unit calculates a loading state load calculation value based on the load signal in a loading state and the zero point of the storage unit. Subsequently, when the load is removed from the placing unit in a non-loading state, the calculation/control unit calculates a non-loading state load calculation value based on load signals in the loading and non-loading states, and displays the non-loading state load calculation value on the display unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor package (6) with long design for a WIM (Weigh in Motion) sensor (1), comprising a first receiving plate (7), a plurality of measuring elements (10), which are arranged equally spaced in a row (15) on the upper side (9) of the first receiving plate (7), an electrode (11) covering all the measuring elements (10), insulation (12) completely covering the electrode (11), and a second receiving plate (8), which covers the insulation (12). In particular, each receiving plate (7, 8) consists of a plurality of receiving elements (13) the end faces (14) of which are juxtaposed in a row (15). According to the invention, the inner end faces (14) of the receiving elements (13) of at least one row (15) have profiles (16) which engage in a form fit manner with the profiles (16) of the adjacent end faces (14) of neighbouring receiving elements (13).

Abstract: A manually propelled vehicle includes a vehicle body, a grip for a user to grip when walking, a wheel for moving the vehicle body along with the walking user, a wheel driver that electromotively drives the wheel, a grip sensor that monitors distribution of pressure applied to the grip, and a controller that sets parameters of the wheel driver according to output of the grip sensor.

Abstract: A self-propelled device includes a spherical housing and an internal drive system including one or more motors. The internal drive system acts to provide power to an interior surface of the spherical housing, thereby causing the self-propelled device to move. A biasing mechanism is coupled to the internal drive system and includes a spring and a spring end in contact with the inner surface of the spherical housing. An accessory component magnetically interacts with the biasing mechanism through the spherical housing such that as the self-propelled device rotates along, the accessory component remains stable with respect to the biasing mechanism.

Abstract: A lightweight suspension system for vehicles comprised of resilient polycarbonate plastic is disclosed. The system includes front and rear suspension components for four wheeled electric vehicles.

Abstract: A device for propelling a vehicle includes at least two electric motors, whereas each of the electric motors is equipped with a cooling device. The cooling device includes at least one cooling fluid line, whereas the cooling fluid lines are connected to the two cooling devices through a common cooling fluid connection line.

Abstract: The present invention provides a structure for protecting a corner of a case of an inverter (an on-board device), and provides the structure for protection having improved assembling efficiency. The present Description discloses the structure for protecting a corner of a case of an inverter. The structure includes a protector for covering the corner, and a receiving portion provided on the case. The protector is fixed at least at two points arranged on a straight line on a first surface adjacent to the corner. The receiving portion is provided on a second surface adjacent to the corner. The receiving portion is provided at a position where the receiving portion receives an edge of the protector when the protector rotates around a straight line Pv passing through at least two fixed points.

Abstract: A vehicle 100 according to the present invention includes a battery pack 2, wherein the battery pack is disposed, in the vehicle, forward Fr of a space S2 formed between a driver's seat 11 and a passenger's seat 12 provided side by side in a vehicle width direction, and rearward Rr of an instrument panel 31 provided forward of the driver's seat 11 and the passenger's seat 12 in the interior of the vehicle. According to the present invention, it is unnecessary to remove the driver's seat and the passenger's seat in removing the battery pack from the vehicle body, and the number of man-hours involved in the removal work of the battery pack can be reduced as compared with the conventional vehicle.

Abstract: A straddle-type electric vehicle includes a seat, a foot rest portion, a leg shield, and a receptacle configured to receive a gun-type plug and located in a position facing an opening portion. The opening portion located in a position within a width of the leg shield and between the leg shield and a rear wheel, the receptacle is configured so that a connecting port faces upward, the receptacle configured so that when the gun-type plug is connected with the receptacle, a grip portion of the gun-type plug is positioned farther leftward on the vehicle than a plug portion of the gun-type plug.

Abstract: A latch assembly for driving a closure panel from a closed panel position to an open panel position.

Abstract: A work or utility vehicle utilizing a drive source, a vehicle body frame, left and right front wheels supported on the vehicle body frame and left and right rear wheels supported on the vehicle body frame. A transmission case is supported on the vehicle body frame and transmits a driving force from the drive source to at least the left and right rear wheels. A guard member protects the transmission case. A stabilizer is supported at two ends by suspension arms of the left and right rear wheels. The guard member is arranged on a rear side of the transmission case and the stabilizer is arranged forwardly of the guard member.

Abstract: A power steering system includes an EPS and a HPS. At normal times, an assist force required by a steering system is computed based on a steering torque and a vehicle speed, and the required assist force is generated by the EPS and the HPS. The torsional stiffness of a torsion bar of the HPS is equal to or substantially equal to the torsional stiffness of a torsion bar of the EPS. Therefore, even if the EPS malfunctions, it is possible to gain the steering feel similar to that when the EPS is operating properly.

Abstract: An electric power steering system includes: a steered shaft, a housing containing the steered shaft therein in a movable manner; a ball screw nut engaged threadedly to the steered shaft via a plurality of balls and configured to move the steered shaft in an axial direction; a double row angular contact ball bearing configured to retain the ball screw nut and to support the retained ball screw nut rotatably relative to the housing; a wall portion placed at either side of the double row angular contact ball bearing in the axial direction of the steered shaft, the wall portion being formed integrally with the housing; and an elastic member provided between the wall portion and the outer ring portion and configured to retain the double row angular contact ball bearing to be elastically displaceable in the axial direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for directing thermal infrared energy toward or away from a target is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a covering having a plurality of retroreflective elements. The plurality of retroreflective elements are configured to retroreflect electromagnetic beams primarily at thermal infrared wavelengths, receive the electromagnetic beams from the target along beam reception paths, and reflect the electromagnetic beams back toward the target along beam reflection paths. The beam reflection paths have substantially the same elevation angle and/or azimuth angle as their respective beam reception paths.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an acoustic filter for reciprocating compressor and, in special, a suction acoustic filter containing at least one inlet pipeline (21), at least one outlet pipeline (22), and at least one intermediate pipeline (42). Said acoustic filter (1) comprises at least two horizontal chambers (5, 6), wherein said chambers are interconnected by an intermediate pipeline (42), which has a superior portion (421) with a length that is equivalent to approximately 75% to 98% of the height of the first horizontal chamber (5) and an inferior portion (422) with a length that is equivalent to approximately 45% to 80% of the height of the second horizontal chamber (6).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a life-saving apparatus and method for escaping from a second floor or a third floor of a burning building, wherein the life-saving apparatus includes a container, a set of wheels, an inflatable pillow, an inflatable slide, a set of canisters full of compressed gas, and a set of activators operatively connected to the canisters.

Abstract: A combination front end loader and man lift. The front end loader includes an adjustable frame with front and rear portions that extend or retract with respect to each other. The front portion is supported by a first pair of wheels and said rear portion is supported by a second pair of wheels. Each wheel is independently driven and steered. The front end loader also includes an engine mounted on the rear portion of the frame. Incorporated into the vehicle is an electro-hydraulic assembly which enables extension and retraction of the adjustable frame. The assembly includes a sensor-responsive microprocessor controller, at least one hydraulic pump, at least one hydraulic drive motor and at least one valve network. The hydraulics control a man lift which attaches to the front of the loader. The man lift can be moved by the loader to a desired location and then raised.

Abstract: A safety system for a two piece tree climbing stand includes a safety cable that is secured to the climbing cable of the tree stand so as not to interfere with the two pieces of the stand as the tree stand is maneuvered up a tree. An elongated resilient sleeve is adapted to surround both the climbing cable and the safety cable so that the safety cable is secured to the tree climbing cable until the sleeve is removed. The safety cable is adapted to be secured to the safety harness worn by the tree climber and to the climbing cable of the tree stand.

Abstract: A work platform system for implementation in relation to a structure, as well as subsystems and components thereof and methods of implementation and use relating thereto, are disclosed herein. In at least one embodiment, the work platform system includes a first pair of flexible elements and a second pair of flexible elements, where a respective first end of each of the flexible elements is coupled at least indirectly to a first support component and a respective second end of each of the flexible elements is coupled at least indirectly to a second support component. The work platform system can further include a plurality of panel structures supported upon the flexible elements, a suspension component, and a suspender structure coupled to at least one of the first pair of flexible elements and the second pair of flexible elements. The work platform system can include one or more support extension.

Abstract: A hanging platform assembly for use in accessing a column section is provided. The hanging platform assembly can include a walkway configured to allow a user to walk about the hanging platform; a backing extending vertically from the walkway at a point distal from the stacked column; an angled post extending at an angle down and away from the walkway; a foot pad disposed on the end of the angle post, the foot pad configured to rest against the outer surface of the stacked column; a vertical post connected the walkway and the angled post; and an adapter disposed on the walkway at a point proximal the outer surface of the stacked column, wherein the adapter is configured to mate with a clip attached to the column section, such that when a downward force is applied to the walkway, the clip is configured to prevent the walkway from falling to the ground.

Abstract: A collapsible step assembly includes at least one step and a plurality of stringers pivotally connected to corresponding pivot points associated with the step. The step assembly may interface with a slide assembly configured to receive the step assembly in sliding engagement when collapsed.

Abstract: A scaffolding assembly configured for use with an assembly table is provided. In one embodiment, the scaffolding assembly can include an inner scaffolding and an outer scaffolding, wherein the inner scaffolding and the outer scaffolding each include: a plurality of main posts having a lower end and an upper end; an extendible arm connected to each of the main posts, wherein the extendible arm is configured to extend substantially perpendicular from the main post; and a tertiary scaffolding support connected to the extendible arm and the main post, the tertiary support configured to transfer at least some of the force from the extendible arm to the main post, wherein the scaffolding assembly is configured to attach to the assembly table, such that the scaffolding assembly receives support from the assembly table.

Abstract: A work platform system for implementation in relation to a structure, as well as subsystems and components thereof and methods of implementation and use relating thereto, are disclosed herein. In at least one embodiment, the work platform system includes a first pair of flexible elements and a second pair of flexible elements, where a respective first end of each of the flexible elements is coupled at least indirectly to a first support component and a respective second end of each of the flexible elements is coupled at least indirectly to a second support component. The work platform system can further include a plurality of panel structures supported upon the flexible elements, a suspension component, and a clamp structure coupled to at least one of the first pair of flexible elements and the second pair of flexible elements. The work platform system can include one or more support extension.

Abstract: A fluid level detection device for a chamber containing a fluid includes a sensor configured to indicate one of at least two states; a first state when a present fluid level in the chamber is above a threshold level with respect to a chamber floor, and a second state when the present fluid level in the chamber is below the threshold level. A stabilizer is configured to at least partially surround the sensor. The stabilizer includes a base portion and a plurality of sidewalls defining a storage well configured to store a portion of the fluid around the sensor. The stabilizer is configured to prevent the sensor from indicating the second state when a present fluid volume in the chamber is above a predetermined minimum amount. The stabilizer is configured to prevent the sensor from indicating a false “low fluid” state during a non-stable event.