Abstract: A device, which is suitable for the processing of at least one fluid, is provided with at least one elongated foil, which is formed in a number of reciprocating foil layers. Between two opposite layers of foil, a spacer is situated that is permeable at least parallel to the foil layers. The foil layers and interposed spacers extend spirally around a central axis, wherein folding lines between two foil layers extend substantially parallel to the central axis. Each spacer is coupled to at least an end near the central axis with a support extending parallel to the central axis where, of the supports near the central axis, first supports are situated between two foil layers, which foil layers are connected to one another near the central axis, whereas second supports are situated between two successive first supports.

Abstract: A polishing film for a polishing head for plastic spectacle lenses, for polishing zones on a front side or rear side of the spectacle lens, having a polishing surface which can be positioned against the spectacle lens and is bounded by a peripheral surface, wherein an edge is provided between the polishing surface and the peripheral surface, wherein the edge either has a radius r of at least 0.5 mm to 10 mm or has a chamfer f with an extent f1×f2, where the extent f1 or f2 is at least 0.5 mm to 10 mm, or the polishing film, when not in use, has a basic curvature G with a radius RG?75 mm and, in addition to this, a peripheral curvature G with a radius Rg?0.5 G, wherein the peripheral curvature g is limited to the peripheral zone, or the polishing film is formed without any basic curvature G and has a peripheral curvature g with a radius Rg?35 mm, wherein the peripheral curvature g is limited to the peripheral zone.

Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments are pressure release devices or filtering devices for adsorbed gas containers in order to increase the safety and efficiencies of adsorbed gas systems. In certain embodiments, the systems contain metal organic framework.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a hood enclosure assembly for cook-top downdraft ventilation and associated systems, techniques, and configurations. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes one or more structural elements for placement on one or both of the cooking surface or a surface adjacent to the cooking surface that is substantially parallel with the cooking surface, the one or more structural elements being configured to form a cavity to house a vent of a downdraft ventilation system. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: An apparatus or method for providing thermal energy transfer comprising; a circuit board, a housing connected to the circuit board, at least one electronic component contained within said housing, said housing comprising a aperture, wherein said housing is configured to receive a thermally conductive material through the aperture and said thermally conductive material couples thermal energy from said at least one electronic component.

Abstract: A telecommunications closure (10) comprising cables (46), a cover (20), an interior frame (30), the frame (30) holding telecommunications equipment (32), and a seal block (40) sealing the cover (20) closed relative to one or more cables (46) which enter the closure (10). The frame (30) defines a plurality of clamp assembly holders (36). A plurality of clamp assemblies (60, 160, 260) are provided, each clamp assembly (60, 160, 260) for holding a cable including a jacket (48), interior optical fibers (52), and at least one interior strength member (50). Each clamp assembly (60, 160, 260) includes a jacket clamp assembly (64, 164, 264) moveable relative to the frame, and including a wrap (68) which mounts around the jacket, and a strength member clamp assembly (80, 180, 280) moveable relative to the frame. The wrap (68) wraps around the jacket (48) and is adjustable for different jacket diameters.

Abstract: A method for attaching a head to a drive shaft may include winding a wire to create a drive shaft, selecting a head, forming a tapered tip on a distal end of the drive shaft, placing the head on the tapered tip such that a distal end of the tapered tip extends from a distal end of the head, engaging the distal end of the tapered tip and turning down the drive shaft to create a turned down portion, advancing the head proximally over the turned down portion, and disengaging the distal end of the tapered tip wherein the drive shaft frictionally engages the head.

Abstract: An interactive toy vehicle system is provided, comprising a plurality of toy vehicles, each including a unique human readable identifier on a decal on a license plate or license plate recess, and an application program, which receives a user input of the unique human readable identifier, generates and retrieves a registration record for the toy vehicle, and, in response to the user input, displays information of the toy vehicle that the user has registered. The application also provides a GUI in which the user interacts with the toy design and modifies components within the constraints of structural parameters, structural rules, and templates that are associated with the toy vehicle.

Abstract: Golf club heads with trench features are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A method of using a retention clip to secure hardware is provided. The retention clip may include a support surface having an aperture extending through the support surface. The retention clip may further include two anti-rotation surfaces extending from the support surface in a non-parallel direction, and at least one angled tab extending from the support surface in a non-parallel direction towards the aperture of the retention clip. The at least one angled tab may be elastic below a preset load placed on the at least one angled tab, and the at least one angled tab may deform and lose its elasticity above the preset load.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to a filtration apparatus comprising a tubular inorganic porous membrane and a light source disposed within the lumen of the membrane for use in, for example, enhancing oxidation of organic molecules and enhancing foulant removal. In one aspect, the invention relates to a filtration apparatus comprising a tubular porous membrane and a displacement body disposed within the lumen of the membrane. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A mechanical system, comprising a tappet including a body, a support element defining two bores centered on a first axis, a pin comprising two opposite ends each adapted to be fitted in one of the two bores, and a roller element positioned between the two bores along the first axis and movable in rotation relative to the pin around the first axis. The support element is distinct from the body and fixed thereto, and the support element also comprises at least one antirotation device integrally formed thereto. The mechanical system can be integrated into an injection pump and/or a valve actuator.

Abstract: An insulated duct includes an inflatable jacket surround the duct. The jacket is inflated, preferably with air traveling in the duct, to create a static condition in the air space formed by the jacket to provide additional insulation for the duct. When the jacket is combined with additional insulation and low emissivity material, the R value of the duct can be increased in a more efficient manner from manufacturing and cost viewpoints.

Abstract: A floating element is for forming a modularly constructed buoyancy system. The floating element is provided with a cavity. At least the first side face of the floating element is provided with at least one first cut-out which, at its first end, is connected to a first channel whose mouth is in a first coupling face, and which, at its second end, is connected to a second channel whose mouth is in a second coupling face. A buoyancy system is made up of a plurality of floating elements. A method is for forming such a buoyancy system.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device is described. The housing has a front housing and a rear housing attached to the front housing. The rear housing has a first opening over a non-removable battery and at least one antenna integrated into an outside surface of the rear housing. The front housing and the rear housing define an enclosure containing the non-removable battery. The housing includes a battery cover attached to the rear housing at the first opening. The housing also includes a removable rear cover attached to the rear housing. The rear cover conceals the battery cover and provides structural support to the rear housing.

Abstract: The computer display includes a display case, a bezel, and a bezel frame in contact with the display case and the bezel, the bezel frame including at least one portion extending away from the bezel to a surface of the display case, the at least one portion defining at least a portion of a cavity.

Abstract: A method for covering an end of a housing for an engine. A cover is positioned relative to the end of the housing for the engine. The cover comprises a structure, a flange comprised of a deformable material extending from the structure around a circumference of the structure, and a retaining feature configured to extend from a middle portion of the structure such that the retaining feature and the flange form a channel configured to receive the end of the housing. The cover is moved in a direction towards the end of the housing for the engine such that the retaining feature extends into an inlet of the engine through an opening of the housing to form an interference fit between the retaining feature and a portion of an interior surface of the housing.

Abstract: A shallow-draft dolly for moving a pre-fabricated storm shelter or other load throw threshold with minimal clearance. In one embodiment, the dolly has two side rail units, each with a lower and an upper bar; four wheel arms with attached wheels extending from the ends of the side rails, at least two of which are pivotally attached; front and rear cross members disposed between the ends of the side rail units; and two or more intermediate cross members transversing between the lower bars, thereby providing a slatted load bed positioned at or below the axles of the wheels, and wherein the front cross member is removable such that a load may be moved over an open pit with the wheels astride the pit, the load lifted from the bed, the front cross member removed, and the dolly rolled from underneath the load thereby leaving the load suspended over the pit.

Abstract: A fitting (200) for providing a fluid connection between a capillary (202) and a fluidic conduit (204) of a fluidic component (30), the fitting (200) comprising a male piece (240) and a female piece (250) for connection with the male piece (240), wherein the male piece (240) comprises a housing (252) with a capillary reception (212) configured for receiving the capillary (202), wherein a part of the capillary (202) being received in the capillary reception (212) is circumferentially covered by a sleeve (214), an elastic biasing mechanism (206) being arranged at least partially within the housing (252), being configured for biasing the capillary (202) against the female piece (250) and being supported by the sleeve (214), and a locking mechanism (208) being arranged at least partially within the housing (252) and being configured for locking the capillary (202) to the fitting (200).

Abstract: A mixing device for an application in a container including a rotatable shaft; a drive device through which the rotatable shaft is drivable; and at least one mixing element arranged at the shaft, wherein the mixing element is rotatable together with the shaft, wherein the shaft includes a support device connected with the shaft, wherein the support device is arranged in an end portion of the shaft that is oriented away from the drive device, wherein the shaft is rotatable about its longitudinal axis relative to the support device, wherein the mixing device is supportable through the support device in a receiving device connected with the container, wherein the support device is moveable by a straight bearing or a rolling element bearing along a guide device into the receiving device, wherein the straight bearing includes at least one sliding surface that is moveable on a corresponding sliding surface.

Abstract: A sealed physical button for use with a portable electronic device that effectively presents ingress of liquids. Embodiments include a button cap having flange portions that interlock with complementary flanges from a button retainer. The button cap may also include a downward oriented central post, proportioned and oriented to interface with the top surface of a button attached to a bracket. The button retainer may include an aperture sized and positioned to receive the central post of the button cap. The button retainer may rest on a shelf within the electronic device housing such that the shelf interposes the bracket and the retainer to form a rigid seal.

Abstract: An equipment rack includes a frame, a first pair of mounting rails and a second pair of mounting rails. Each pair of mounting rails includes a front mounting rail and a rear mounting rail and the front and rear mounting rails each include a first planar surface defining in part a first equipment-mounting interface when the front and rear mounting rails are coupled to the frame through a second planar surface of each of the front and rear mounting rails in a first configuration. The front and rear mounting rails each further include a third planar surface and a fourth planar surface defining in part a second equipment-mounting interface when the front and the rear mounting rails are coupled to the frame through the first planar surface in a second configuration. The first and second equipment-mounting interfaces can be defined by an equipment rack standard.

Abstract: A catheter includes an elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, and a tip having a proximal portion coupled to a distal portion of the elongate body along a longitudinal axis of the elongate body. The elongate body and tip together define a first lumen and a second lumen. The elongate body further defines a third lumen extending distally to a body opening defined by the elongate body and in fluid communication with the third lumen. A cross-sectional area, orthogonal to the longitudinal axis, of at least one of the first and second lumens increases from a point proximal to the body opening to a point distal to the body opening.

Abstract: A pre-fabricated tourniquet that is easy to apply, that ensures consistent and even circumferential pressure, that is light weight, that provides standard life saving operation, and that can be utilized in any setting or situation, and related methods are provided. Mechanically constricting tourniquet apparatus and related methods are provided that are comprised of a tourniquet body, a carriage, a torsion bar, a receiver and a slider. The tourniquet is long enough to encircle a human limb, for example, an arm or leg.

Abstract: In one general aspect, an apparatus can include a display portion, a base frame coupled to the display portion where the base frame includes a channel defined by a top wall opposite a bottom wall and a side wall coupled to the top wall and to the bottom wall. The side wall can have an outer surface defining at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the base frame. The channel can have a first portion on a first side of the base frame and a second portion on a second side of the base frame opposite the first side of the base frame. The apparatus can include a midplane having a first edge disposed in the first portion of the channel and having a second edge disposed in the second portion of the channel.

Abstract: A cooling device includes a cooling member connected with a cooling pipe through which a cooling medium flows, a first fastening mechanism part provided at a first position on the cooling member and configured to fasten the cooling member and a substrate in a state where an electronic part to be cooled is sandwiched between the cooling member and the substrate, and a second fastening mechanism part provided at a second position on the cooling member that is different from the first position, the second position being located at a position where a first load exerted on the cooling member and a second load exerted on the cooling member maintain a balance in the electronic part, the first load being applied by the cooling pipe and the first fastening mechanism part, the second load being applied by the second fastening mechanism part.

Abstract: A nasal dilator comprises a laminate of vertically stacked layers each comprising at least one member or component. The layers form a unitary, or single body, truss. The truss features horizontal regions adapted to engage outer wall tissues of first and second nasal passages and to traverse the bridge of a nose therebetween. The dilator acts to stabilize and/or expand the nasal outer wall tissues and prevent said tissues from drawing inward during breathing. Dilator members, including components thereof, are configured to dimensional criteria suitable to engage and provide effective dilation to nasal passages, that create lateral and longitudinal registration of dilator members or components during manufacture, and that facilitate manufacture with minimal material waste. Methods of manufacture further include progressive steps that fabricate and assemble components into finished devices, including user assembly thereof.

Abstract: An illuminated metal keycap having a legend diffuser material that may diffuse light through a legend opened in a background layer. The background layer may be opaque and the legend may be transparent. The metal keycap is adhered to a scissor mechanism positioned above electrical switch circuitry. Included within, below, or adjacent to the scissor mechanism may be one or more light sources positioned to emit light through the metal keycap, around the perimeter of the metal keycap, and/or through the background layer.

Abstract: Systems and method for filtering emissions from scintillators are provided. One system includes a scintillator having a scintillator material portion formed from a base scintillator material. The scintillator also includes a photodetector and a filter portion, The filter portion includes a material blocking near-infrared (IR) emissions. The filter portion is disposed on a surface of one of the scintillator material portion or the photodetector, and wherein the scintillator material portion, the photodetector, and the filter portion are coupled together. The filter portion blocks the near-IR emissions from impinging on the photodetector.

Abstract: A sliding arm mechanism for attaching to an arm of a wheelchair is provided herein. One concept is directed to a sliding arm mechanism that includes a main portion and an inner cavity. The sliding arm mechanism also includes a slide rail, which is adapted to be housed within the inner cavity of the main portion. The slide rail and the main portion are slidably coupled to allow the main portion to move laterally over the slide rail in a direction parallel to the top part of the arm of the wheelchair, thus allowing the main portion to move between a first position and a second position. In some embodiments, the first position corresponds to a full-length position and the second position corresponds to a desk-length position, such that a user can adjust the sliding arm mechanism to access a desk or table.

Abstract: A drug delivery device for dispensing of a dose of a medicinal product, comprising a holder (14) for a product-containing cartridge (16), the cartridge (16) having a piston (18) slidably arranged therein in an axial direction, a piston rod (12) to be operably engaged with the cartridge's piston (18) for dispensing of a dose of the medicinal product, and at least one spacer (20) being selected according to a relative distance between piston (18) and piston rod (12) and being disposed between the piston rod (12) and the piston (18) for eliminating axial clearance between piston (18) and piston rod (12).

Abstract: An artificial flower and the associated method of its manufacture. To produce the artificial flower, two films of material are laminated. The films of material have markedly different coefficients of thermal expansion. The laminate is formed into a curve shape. Petals and leafs are cut from the laminate. The petals and leafs are cut at different orientations across the curved shape. Accordingly, various petals and leaves change shape in different manners in response to changes in temperature. The various petals and leafs are then formed into an artificial flower.

Abstract: An adjustable tire rack is provided for mounting to the wall of a structure to support, store and/or display truck, car and motorcycle tires, rims and tire/rim combinations having a wide range of diameters and widths. The adjustable tire rack generally comprises a rail member and a first and second adjustable telescoping tire support. The rail member has a raised u-shaped channel running along its length and is configured to be secured to the wall studs of a structure. The first and second adjustable telescoping tire supports each have a c-channel that is configured to fit over the raised u-shaped channel of the rail member and secured at multiple positions along the length of the rail member to accommodate various tire diameters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a satellite antenna assembly and a mounting assembly to allow the satellite antenna assembly to be mounted to a support means which may be located on the vertical support surface of a wall of a building. The mounting assembly allows initial engagement of first and second portions of the mounting assembly so as to allow the weight of the satellite antenna assembly to be carried by the mounting assembly and thereby allow the operator greater freedom in performing further actions to achieve a second engagement condition of the first and second portions together and thereby secure the satellite antenna assembly in the fixed location.

Abstract: A brake element is provided including a friction material. The friction material includes a polymer-based ceramic matrix composite material having a plurality of fibers. The plurality of fibers is arranged at an angle to a braking direction.

Abstract: A glass substrate may be processed at high temperatures without substantially losing its thermal-strengthening characteristics or deforming. In some examples, the glass substrate exhibits an increased annealing point and/or softening point as compared to standard glass substrates. In some examples, the glass substrate includes a relatively high amount of CaO and/or MgO, and/or a relatively low amount of Na2O, as compared to traditional soda-lime-silica-based glass. Depending on the composition, the glass substrate may be useful, for example, to fabricate a glass-based solar cell that mates two substantially flat glass substrates together.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for aligning at least two cylinders in a parallel manner relative to each other. In a first step, one cylinder is rotated and moved in a parallel manner towards the other cylinder in order to align a first end of the cylinder, and in a second step, the second end of the cylinder is rotated and moved towards the other cylinder in order to align the second end of the cylinder.

Abstract: Systems and methods for assembling a fuel filler system for use in a vehicle are provided. A locking bracket is coupled within an end of a fuel filler tube. At least one passage is defined in the locking bracket for facilitating insertion of a closure device into the fuel filler tube end. At least one anti-removal structure on the closure device passes through the at least one passage during insertion of the closure device. The at least one anti-removal structure precludes removal of the closure device after insertion of the closure device, and rotation of the closure device from a first rotational position relative to the locking bracket to a second rotational position. First and second anti-rotation structures extending from the closure device engage first and second ends of the locking bracket to prevent further rotation of the closure device.

Abstract: An attachment is described that is configured for attachment to an arm of a piece of heavy construction equipment. The attachment is configured to rotate a section of pipe during break out (i.e. disconnection or disassembly) from another section of pipe and/or make up (i.e. connection or assembly) with another section of pipe. The attachment is configured to break the joint or torque the joint to a predetermined torque value, unthread or thread pipe, and lift the pipe under the power of the heavy construction equipment.

Abstract: An improved universal greaseless fifth wheel plate cover and method of installation are disclosed. The fifth wheel plate cover can be retrofitted to almost every existing conventional (greased) fifth wheel, or it could optionally be manufactured into new fifth wheels. The disclosed device comprises a slip plate, which preferably is comprised of a pair of mirror-imaged slip plate members, a plurality of tie down plates, and at least two ramp plate members. The slip plate(s) contain recessed pockets with a plurality of slip plate holes for receiving the plurality of tie down plates. Each tie down plate contains a plurality of corresponding tie down plate holes with sloped edges for contacting a fifth wheel top surface at a distance removed from the bottom edge of the slip plate, thereby ensuring that a weld to fixedly attach the tie down plate to the fifth wheel top surface does not compromise the integrity of the slip plate upon installation.

Abstract: An aerodynamic measurement probe intended to measure a local angle of attack of an airstream flowing along the fuselage of an aircraft, comprises a support and a shaft that is able to rotate about a longitudinal axis with respect to the support. The support and the shaft are configured to form between one another a plurality of successive chicanes about the longitudinal axis. Each chicane makes it possible to transport liquid that has penetrated into the chicane: along a first path, under the effect of gravity, towards an evacuation circuit associated with the chicane and formed in the support, and along a second path, and counter to the effect of gravity, towards a successive chicane or towards the shaft. The evacuation circuit of each of the chicanes makes it possible to evacuate liquid out of the support under the effect of gravity moving away from the shaft.

Abstract: Seal assemblies in which a seal member having an energizer located in a seal body groove is positioned inside a housing cavity of a housing are disclosed. The sealing member and the energizer, which can be an O-ring or a spring energizer, can be retained inside the housing cavity by positioning a portion of the energizer in a groove in the housing cavity in a locking or latching engagement. Methods of making and using seal assemblies are also disclosed.

Abstract: A waterproof sink insert for installing an under-mount sink in a built-up surround having a non-waterproof support structure so as to inhibit water damage to the support structure. The sink support insert is mounted within an insert opening formed in the support structure. The sink support insert comprises a mounting region located radially inward from the outer periphery of the sink support insert. The sink is secured to the sink support structure within the mounting region. The sink support insert may optionally include one or more apertures for receiving a faucet or other sink appurtenance(s).

Abstract: A molded bathtub and mounting assembly is provided that includes a molded bathtub having a basin, a rim attached to and extending at least partially around an upper end of the basin, and an apron attached to the rim and extending downwardly therefrom; and a mounting assembly including a mounting member and a mounting clip, and a gap located between a portion of the mounting clip and the mounting member, the gap configured to receive a lower end of the apron. Multiple bathtubs may be stacked together in an inverted position with an upper bathtub receiving the basin of a lower bathtub in a cavity of the upper bathtub defined by the basin therein.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a suspension mat 1, the suspension mat 1 comprising at least one wire 10 for mounting the suspension mat 1 to a seat frame 100; the method comprising the steps of (a) pushing a plastic tube 20 in a first direction 52 onto an initially straight end portion 12 of the wire 10, while setting free an uncoated outer end 14 of said straight end portion 12; (b) bending said uncoated outer end 14 of said straight end portion 12 to form an uncovered hook 16; and (c) shifting said plastic tube 20 in a second, reverse direction 54 onto said bent hook 16, such that said plastic tube 20 surrounds said bent hook 16 and forms a plastic covered hook 18. The present invention also relates to a suspension mat 1 produced in accordance with said method and an apparatus 70 for manufacturing a suspension mat 1.

Abstract: An architectural shield apparatus and methods, involving at least one material sheet having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion adapted for rotatable coupling with an edificial feature, and the lower portion adapted for coupling and decoupling with the edificial feature, and at least one deployment device adapted for coupling with the edificial feature and for coupling and decoupling the lower portion of the material sheet in relation to the edificial feature.

Abstract: The use of embossed paper material allows for inexpensive production of a re-useable, recyclable, and consumer safe hot beverage container. The beverage container may consist of a bio-degradable polymer coating on the inside lining of the cup, and a petrol based chemical coating on the outside of the cup. In a preferred embodiment, the use of embossed paper material allows for inexpensive production of a re-useable, recyclable, and consumer safe hot beverage container.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair dryer holder for supporting a hair dryer in a fixed position. The hair dryer includes a handle portion and a blower portion. The hair dryer holder includes a base portion for securing the hair dryer holder to a surface and a retainer portion for holding the hair dryer in a fixed position, the retainer includes an opening for receiving the handle portion of the hair dryer and a ring extending at least partially around the opening for supporting the blower portion of the portable hair dryer. The ring further includes a plurality of recessed sections for supporting the blower portion of the portable hair dryer in a fixed position.

Abstract: A system and method for mounting a toilet seat on a foldable chair is herein disclosed. The toilet seat comprises a rigid planar base and a rim. The rigid planar base comprises a top surface and a bottom surface. The rim comprises an orifice that passes from the top surface to the bottom surface. Further, the rim is mounted around the orifice and on the top surface of the base.

Abstract: A connector hub assembly usable as a standalone module or as a component in a work space system. The connector hub assembly optionally includes features for connecting one or more arms of a support frame for supporting a modular workspace system including desk space, cabinet space, view screens, electronic equipment, and/or other workspace system components.