Abstract: A circuit module includes a mounting substrate including a conductor wiring, an elastic wave element provided in or on a main surface of the mounting substrate, an electric element provided in or on the main surface, the electric element being different from the elastic wave element, and an insulating resin portion provided in or on the main surface to cover the elastic wave element and the electric element. The elastic wave element and the electric element are connected to each other by the conductor wiring. A height of the elastic wave element is about 0.28 mm or less, which is less than that of the electric element. The thickness of the resin portion in a region in which the resin portion covers the elastic wave element is greater than the thickness of the resin portion in a region in which the resin portion covers the electric element.

Abstract: A method for grounding a hybrid or electric road vehicle which has been involved in an accident, includes making contact with a body of a road vehicle which has been involved in an accident using a first grounding tool, and subsequently grounding a second grounding tool which is connected to the first grounding tool via an electrical line and an apparatus for grounding a hybrid or electric road vehicle which has been involved in an accident. The apparatus has a grounding line, a drive-in tool for being driven into a body of the road vehicle, and a grounding stake for being planted into the ground. The drive-in tool is connected to one end of the grounding line and the grounding stake is connected to the other end of the grounding line.

Abstract: A wireless communication system includes an electrically powered window mounted air conditioning unit including a power cord attachable to an electrically powered wall outlet. A small cell wireless communication device is attached to or located within the electrically powered window mounted air conditioning unit. The small cell wireless communication device is configured to be powered through the power cord of the electrically powered window mounted air conditioning unit. The small cell wireless communication device includes at least one antenna for receiving and transmitting wireless information. The small cell wireless communication device is configured to communicate with a nearby wireless data communication router, wherein the wireless data communication router is configured to provide backhaul communication capabilities for the small cell wireless communication device.

Abstract: An air conditioner including a humidifier and an air conditioning system. The humidifier is modularized within the air conditioner so that the air conditioner performs humidifying together with air conditioning. Further, the humidifier may be linked in operation to the air conditioner.

Abstract: An in-water discharging apparatus is provided. The in-water discharging apparatus can be manufactured with a high voltage electrode (12) formed in one piece with a corresponding electrode (15), thus facilitating installation and enabling the apparatus to be miniaturized.

Abstract: An electric power-feeding structure for feeding electric power to a moving body which is driven to be raised or lowered, includes: an arm having a distal end connected to the moving body movably in a direction perpendicular to a raising or lowering direction of the moving body, and a proximal end adapted to be rotatably driven so as to swing, to thereby drive the raising or lowering of the moving body. An electrical wire is routed alongside the arm, and one end of the electrical wire extending from the distal end of the arm is connected to the moving body to feed electric power to the moving body. In a vicinity of a rotating shaft of the arm, the electrical wire is routed around the rotating shaft to be bent and deformed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel type of electrical conductor made up of a string of beads (10). The conductor is isothermal. An inventive manufacturing method enables said string to be produced from a bulk aggregate of beads (1) which are subjected to a difference of electric potential via two electrodes (3, 4). The invention concerns electrotechnical and electronic industries.

Abstract: Provided are an interdigitated electrode (IDE) for an electronic device, which includes a plurality of anodes and a plurality of cathodes arranged radially in an alternating fashion for electrical insulation from one another, and an electronic device using the same. The IDE in which the anodes and the cathodes are arranged radially in an alternating fashion is fabricated and applied to the electronic device, so that the entire fabrication process can be simplified compared to that of a typical electronic device in which an upper electrode is different from a lower electrode. Also, circular or polygonal IDEs can be applied to systems that are driven or measure values on their central axes, thereby enhancing the performance and efficiency of the systems. Furthermore, the circular or polygonal IDEs can be employed in systems such as acoustic sensors, pressure sensors, micro-speakers, biological sensors, and acceleration sensors, so that the structure and operation of the systems can be simplified.

Abstract: A cover for a distribution line conductor includes a cover body defining a channel extending along a lengthwise axis and adapted to receive the conductor. A unitarily formed attachment structure adjoins the cover body. The attachment structure includes first and second jaws positioned adjacent the channel. The first and second jaws are positioned at different locations along a jaw axis parallel to the lengthwise axis and, in a closed position, overlap one another across the jaw axis. The first and second jaws are relatively deflectable from the closed position to an open position to permit passage of the conductor therebetween and into the channel and the first and second jaws can thereafter return toward the closed position to secure the conductor in the channel.

Abstract: An electrical arc flash protection blanket for protecting workers from electrical arc flashes. The blanket is composed of two or more layers where the layer closest to the electrical arc source is of a fiberglass material and the remainder of the layers are of fiberglass and/or a flame-retardant (FR) materials. The layers overlap so that the they can be attached around the entire perimeter. Preferred fiberglass fabrics are woven with a warp yarn break strength between about 0.7 and 1.5 times the fill yarn break strength. FR materials include FR cotton, para-aramids, and meta-aramids. A fastening structure is used to install the blanket for use. Contemplated fastening structures include straps with temporary fasteners around the blanket perimeter and eyelets. Optional integral handles facilitate carrying and installation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a material for shielding electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) between a, electrical conductor or bundle of conductors and the environment. The material comprises a heat-shrinkable woven fabric coated with a conductive material. Specifically, the material can be used as a jacket heat-shrinkable to fit with any sized wire, cable, data or signal line, antenna, or other electrical conductor. A method of making the material is also discussed. In the method, a heat-shrinkable woven fabric is coated with a conductive slurry. When the slurry is dried, a conductive material is deposited on the surface of the heat-shrinkable woven fabric.

Abstract: The curable casting compound comprises an epoxy resin having at least one aminoglycidyl group in the molecule, a curative, and a fluorosurfactant. In the manufacture of products based on this casting compound, the shaping and curing operation can be shortened considerably.

Abstract: The conductive resin composition contains silver powder that is a mixture of spherical particles and dendrite particles dispersed in binder resin, wherein the content (% by volume) of the spherical particle is larger than the content of the dendrite particle so that a conductive path is formed by silver powder of spherical particles, and dendrite particles are interposed between spherical particles.

Abstract: A wiring portal assembly for mounting to a roof curb of a structural roof comprises an elongate housing extending axially between a first end and a second end. A flashing skirt is located at an axially intermediate location of the elongate housing for sealingly engaging the roof curb. An attachment structure is located on the elongate housing for facilitating attachment of an electrical switch device.

Abstract: An electrically continuous, grounded conformal EMI protective shield and methods for applying same directly to the surfaces of a printed circuit board. The EMI shield adheres and conforms to the surface of the components and printed wiring board. The shield takes the shape of the covered surfaces while adding little to the dimensions of the surfaces. The EMI shield includes low viscosity, high adherence conductive and dielectric coatings each of which can be applied in one or more layers using conventional spray techniques. The conductive coating prevents substantially all electromagnetic emissions generated by the shielded components from emanating beyond the conformal coating. The dielectric coating is initially applied to selected locations of the printed circuit board so as to be interposed between the conductive coating and the printed circuit board, preventing the conductive coating from electrically contacting selected components and printed wiring board regions.

Abstract: A rotating contact for the transfer of electrical energy, the transfer of heat energy or for the transfer of heat energy and electrical energy with a minimum of one fixed contact surface 9 and at least one rotating contact surface 10 as well as at least one closed gap 5 between the two contact surfaces. The gap is filled corresponding to the energy transfered with a heat conducting or electrical conducting or an electrical and heat conducting medium. The contact surfaces 9, 10 and the gap 5 can be radial or axial.

Abstract: A double ended fastener for use with excess cable tie tail to form a second cable tie.

Abstract: The invention includes: a capacitor 11 for generating ramp wave; a constant current source 10 for supplying constant current to the capacitor 11 for generating ramp wave; voltage fixing means for charging the capacitor 11 for generating ramp wave and for fixing a terminal of the capacitor 11 by force to a designated reference voltage Vref; and a counter circuit 15 enabling to output control signal having pulse width corresponding to desired waiting time, and that terminal voltage 17 of capacitor 11 for generating ramp wave is fixed to reference voltage while waiting time set by the counting circuit 15.

Abstract: An electrical lead has a first set of terminals (14) at one end of the lead and a second set of terminals (15) at the other end of the lead. A connector circuit (11,12) respectively connects the terminals (14) to the terminals (15). This circuit (11,12) is adjustable so as to change the connection paths between the first and second sets of terminals (14,15). The connector circuit (11,12) is surrounded by a security enclosure which comprises flexible sheet means of electrically insulating material carrying an array of lines of electrically security conductors. Monitoring means are connected to the security conductors to detect a change in an electrical characteristic thereof resulting from damage to the security enclosure. The invention can be used in a financial terminal, and provides security against a fraudulent attack on the lead intended to gain access to confidential information, such as a personal identification number, transmitted over the lead.

Abstract: A method of thickening solvents involves reacting (A) an .ident.Si--H containing polysiloxane with (B) an alkene such as an alpha, omega-diene; conducting the reaction in the presence of a platinum catalyst and (C) a solvent; continuing the reaction until a gel is formed by crosslinking and addition of .ident.Si--H across double bonds in the alpha, omega-diene; adding additional solvent and a post cure terminating agent to the gel; and subjecting the solvent, the post cure terminating agent, and the gel to shear force until a paste is formed. The post cure terminating agent is an amino acid ester, preferably a sulfur containing amino acid ester, such as methionine methyl ester, methionine ethyl ester, cysteine methyl ester, cysteine ethyl ester, and cystine dimethyl ester.

Abstract: A polymer electric device including a conductor and an electrically insulating polymer layer in contact with the conductor, wherein the electrically insulating polymer layer is a self-recovering and electrically insulating polymer layer which chemically reacts under the electric field of the conductor and recovers the electrically insulating properties of the polymer layer in the vicinity of the conductor which deteriorate with time.

Abstract: A tubular electrical shielding sheath has inner and outer flexible electrically insulating sheets and an electrically conductive sheet shield sandwiched therebetween. An edge of the conductive shield is folded over the adjacent edge of the inner sheet and brought into electrical contact with the other edge of the shield. One edge of the outer sheet overlaps the other edge of the outer sheet and is adhesively bonded thereto, and one edge of the inner sheet overlaps the other edge of the inner sheet and is adhesively bonded thereto.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a tube and a part has a polymeric tube with an axis along the longitude thereof. The part has a cross sectional shape and size to be near an inside surface of the tube when the part is at least partially therewithin. The part or tube is supported so that relative movement along the axis places the part at least partially within the tube located between the ends or in the tube near the distal or proximal end thereof. The part and/or the tube is a thermoplastic polymer made by a process that develops within the polymer a memory of the polymer prior to forming so that residual stresses remaining in the part can be relaxed by changing temperature causing expansion. A form of a relatively nonconductive material is positioned for relative movement along the axis and for placement about the tube. The form is shaped and sized to fit and contain the outside surface of the tube.

Abstract: A low conductivity mounting stud for attaching an electronic component to a base structure such as a heat sink eliminates the need for several insulating washers and other insulators around the shaft of the mounting stud. The mounting stud may be composed of ceramic material such as partially stabilized zirconia. The mounting stud is secured with a press-on fastener such as a "Tinnerman nut".

Abstract: A detachable safety frame is constructed from four individual members which are assembled into a rectangular frame detachably attached at each respective adjacent and adjoining end. The frame is assembled into either existing cable openings of installed transformer and mounting pad installations or may be incorporated into new installations during the installation of the transformer on the mounting pad. In the version used for new installation, the individual frame members are of such size as to extend downwardly into the hole in the ground which is dug for the cables. Each end of each member is provided with a projecting tab and slot for engagement and disengagement to assemble or disassemble the frame.

Abstract: A resistor is provided with a plurality of turn parts whose corners have an obtuse flexional angle in order to improve the relative resistance precision. A ladder resistor can be formed with a plurality of such resistors connected in series, and various electronic devices are formed employing the ladder resistor.

Abstract: A pad for supporting a transformer upon the earth's surface having an improved safety feature, the pad being formed of rigid material configured to rest upon the earth's surface and support a transformer and transformer housing on the upper surface thereof, the pad having a cable opening communicating between the top and bottom surfaces, and a hollow sleeve of rigid material, the sleeve being received in the pad cable opening and arranged such that the upper end of the sleeve extends above the pad top surface, the sleeve preventing objects inserted between the housing and the pad from engaging cables passing through the cable opening.

Abstract: A shear bolt assembly for a load limiting line support for a post insulator comprising a bolt having a first portion engaged with a saddle of the line support and a collar engaged by a line clamp. The collar is in abutting relation with the bolt and the collar and bolt have aligned axial bores in which a shear pin is secured. The shear pin can be secured in the collar and bolt by an adhesive layer and the shear pin can be brought into electrical contact with the bolt by providing a knurled section at one end which establishes interference fit and mechanical contact between the shear pin and the bolt.

Abstract: A product comprising a soft elastic base material and an electroconductive film formed on the base material by applying a coating composition to the base material and fixing the composition by an insolubilizing treatment such as irradiation with light, heating or the like, the composition comprising an aqueous solution of polyvinyl alcohol, a fine powder of electroconductive material dispersed therein and an insolubilizing agent for insolubilizing the polyvinyl alcohol by the insolubilizing treatment. The composition may contain a softener to impart softness to the electroconductive film. The soft elastic base material is made of a spongy foamed material and fixed to the peripheral surface of a base roller.

Abstract: A multilayer printed wiring board is composed of a substrate provided with through-holes, and a wiring board formed on the substrate through the interposition of an interlaminar insulating resin layer, the through-holes having a roughened internal surface and being filled with a filler, an exposed part of the filler in the through-holes being covered with a through-hole-covering conductor layer, and a viahole formed just thereabove being connected to the through-hole-covering conductor layer. Without peeling between the through-holes and the filler, this wiring board has a satisfactory connection reliability between the through-holes and the internal layer circuit and provides a high density wiring.