Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a module type microfluidic chip comprising: (a) printing electrode patterns on a substrate using a conductive ink and inkjet printing; (b) cutting the printed electrode patterns; and (c) assembling the cut electrode patterns to manufacture the module type microfluidic paper chip. Unlike the traditional method for manufacturing printed circuit substrate using a patterning agent or device, the method of the present invention only incorporates a simple printing process using an inkjet printer, and thus patterning can be simplified and various types of chips can be manufactured depending on the assembly type of electrode patterns. Accordingly, inexpensive, economical, and highly utilizable microfluidic chips can be provided using the method of the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bus bar comprising a bar manufactured from a material that has a density of less than or equal to 2.70 grams per cubic centimeter; where the bar comprises a plurality of holes for facilitating contact between the bus bar and a grounding attachment. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising affixing one or more grounding attachments to a bus bar, where the bus bar comprises a bar manufactured from a material that has a density of less than or equal to 2.70 grams per cubic centimeter; where the bar comprises a plurality of holes for facilitating contact between the bus bar and a grounding attachment; and affixing the bus bar to the frame of an automobile.

Abstract: A method of forming an insulated conductor, includes forming an insulated conductor to modify a cross sectional shape thereof Heating at least a portion of the insulated conductor to a selected temperature range. Maintaining the selected temperature range for at least a selected period of time thereby annealing the conductor. Forming the insulated conductor into a plurality of gable shaped loops; and maintaining insulating properties of an insulation layer of the insulated conductor.

Abstract: A modular stacked DC architecture for traction system includes a propulsion system includes an electric drive, a direct current (DC) link electrically coupled to the electric drive, and a first DC-DC converter coupled to the DC link. A first energy storage device (ESD) is electrically coupled to the first DC-DC converter, and a second DC-DC converter is coupled to the DC link and to the first DC-DC converter. The system also includes a second energy storage device electrically coupled to the second DC-DC converter and a controller coupled to the first and second DC-DC converters and configured to control a transfer of energy between the first ESD and the DC link via the first and second DC-DC converters.

Abstract: The various embodiments herein provide an energy efficient DC off-grid home system and a method for operating the same. The system generates, stores and delivers the solar energy to the connected equipments in a controlled and efficient manner. The system has several solar panels, a battery bank, a home control unit, several appliances and equipments which run on electric power and a remote terminal unit. The solar panels are used to capture maximum solar energy from the sun. The battery bank has several batteries arranged in series and parallel combinations to store maximum electrical energy. The home control unit is a central control station which assists in storing energy in the battery bank, delivering optimum energy to the electrical appliances and monitoring the healthy operating status of the entire system.

Abstract: A method and system for efficiently storing and using wired appliances is disclosed. A body of the wired appliance organizer includes a first portion and a second portion and is configurable in an open position and a closed position. A holder is disposed within a first portion of the body and a reel is disposed within the second portion of the body. The reel comprises an electrical outlet and a power supply wire. The power supply wire electrically couples the electrical outlet to a main power supply line. A power supply wire from an electrical device is directed into the body through the inlet.

Abstract: A reel-based curved boom that follows a predetermined arch or trajectory is disclosed. Such a disappearing controllable-arch sensor boom or crane can enable a sensor on the end of the boom to be extended from a vehicle over obstacles such as walls or low buildings. It can also be extended to view the underside of bridges, or of the vehicle itself. It can be used to view targets of interest that are not within the direct field of view of the vehicle or from directly above said vehicle.

Abstract: According to various, but not necessarily all, examples of the disclosure there may be provided an apparatus and method, the apparatus may comprise: an encapsulated portion configured to receive at least one component wherein the encapsulated portion comprises at least one barrier wall; and a source of gas provided within the encapsulated portion and configured to cause a net flow of gas through the barrier walls from inside the encapsulated portion to outside the encapsulated portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical conductor (1) comprising a core of multiple stranded bare wires (2) and an insulating layer (4) surrounding the core, wherein substantially all interstices and/or spaces (3) between the bare wires are filled with a water immiscible viscous fluid (4), such as a jelly or gel; and a method for manufacturing such a conductor.

Abstract: An electric assembly for electrically connecting at least one wind turbine being located off-shore with an electric subsea cable being connected to an on-shore power grid is provided. The electric assembly has (a) a transformer for transforming a first voltage level being provided by the at least one wind turbine to a second voltage level of the subsea cable, and (b) an external equipment being electrically and mechanically connected to the transformer for controlling an operation of at least the transformer. The transformer and the electric equipment are formed by a preinstalled package, which can be mechanically handled as a single piece. Further, a wind turbine having such an electric assembly, a wind turbine cluster having such a wind turbine, and a method for mounting such an electric assembly to a tower of a wind turbine are provided.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a Z-directed component for insertion into a mounting hole in a printed circuit board according to one example embodiment includes forming the Z-directed component in a cavity formed by a constraining material that defines the outer shape of the Z-directed component. The constraining material is dissipated to release the Z-directed component from the constraining material and the Z-directed component is fired.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described that provide multilevel inverters having a plurality of levels using a simplified topology. For single phase systems, embodiments provide a full-bridge topology using bidirectional switching interconnections.

Abstract: Interconnect feed devices (10) are provided for electrically connecting first and second electrical components (17, 21). The interconnect feed devices (10) can include a dielectric shell (23) with an electrically-conductive coating (40), and leads (22) positioned within individual conduits (30) of the shell. Each lead (22) and its associated conduit (30) can act as a coaxial cable for transmitting radio frequency (RF) energy between the first and second electrical components (17, 21). The shell (23) can be manufactured using a process, such as stereolithography, that allows the shell to be formed with relatively complicated geometries, which in turn can facilitate relatively complicated cable routing.

Abstract: Secured broadband devices and methods for providing broadband communication are provided. A broadband device may include a housing, at least one broadband component, and a securing mechanism. The at least one broadband component may be situated within the housing and configured to receive a broadband signal. Additionally, the at least one broadband component may be configured to output at least a portion of the broadband signal for receipt by one or more external devices. The securing mechanism configured to secure the housing to an electrical outlet.

Abstract: A method of making articles from electrically active textiles. First and second fabric pieces include conductors therein. A seam is established between the first and second fabric pieces. A determination is made, at the seam, based on one or more predetermined factors, which conductors of the first fabric piece intersect or overlap with which conductors of the second fabric piece. At the seam, an electrical and mechanical connection is formed between select conductors of the first fabric piece and select conductors of the second fabric piece.

Abstract: A micro-inverter assembly includes a housing having an opening formed in a bottom surface thereof, and a direct current (DC)-to-alternating current (AC) micro-inverter disposed within the housing at a position adjacent to the opening. The micro-inverter assembly further includes a micro-inverter DC connector electrically coupled to the DC-to-AC micro-inverter and positioned within the opening of the housing, the micro-inverter DC connector having a plurality of exposed electrical contacts.

Abstract: An e-paper printing system comprising a set of electrodes comprising a number of electrodes to erase a portion of e-paper as the e-paper moves relative to the set of electrodes in which the set of electrodes causes a first electric field to be applied to the e-paper with a magnitude of the first electric field increasing at a first rate sufficiently high to cause the erasure of the portion of the e-paper, and causes a second electric field to be applied to the e-paper with a magnitude of the second electric field decreasing at a second rate that is sufficiently low to preserve the erasure of the portion of the e-paper.

Abstract: A method includes receiving one or more images of an organ of a patient. A physical model of at least a target region of the organ is manufactured based on the images. A distal tip of a medical probe is pre-shaped to fit a surface of the physical model corresponding to the target region.

Abstract: A sensor device for contacting first and second contact points of an electrochemical energy store which are situated inside a housing of the electrochemical energy store includes: a first terminal contact for the electrically conductive connection of the sensor device to the first contact point, a first terminal material on a surface of the first terminal contact corresponding to at least a first contact material on a surface of the first contact point; and a second terminal contact for the electrically conductive connection of the sensor device to the second contact point, a second terminal material on a surface of the second terminal contact corresponding to at least a second contact material on a surface of the second contact point.

Abstract: A method manufactures a multipolar electrode device, in particular a multipole for use in a mass spectrometer, wherein the electrode device includes at least one main filter and at least one pre- and/or postfilter. The electrode blanks are separated in several sections for producing the pre- and/or postfilters, which are thereby maintained by a holder in a constant relative position to each other. Moreover, an electrode device may be used in a mass spectrometer and a mass spectrometer may have such a multipolar electrode device.

Abstract: A composite vehicle architecture without a current return network for reducing lightning threats. A plurality of modular equipment centers (MECs) are spatially distributed throughout the vehicle. Equipment loads within the vehicle are each serviced by the nearest MEC. Twisted and shielded electrical conductor pairs provide secondary power to the equipment loads to minimize the amount of wire throughout the aircraft as well as the return currents on the aircraft.

Abstract: Medical leads included coiled filars that have longitudinally straight ends. The coiled filars may be coiled at a constant pitch until reaching the point where the filars become longitudinally straight. The coiled filars may reside within a central lumen of the lead body, while the longitudinally straight portions may reside in a region where electrical connectors are present and where filar passageways provide a pathway for the filars to exit the central lumen and bond with the electrical connectors. The coiled filars may be created with longitudinally straight ends using a body that includes longitudinally straight holes that receive the filars and maintain the longitudinally straight configuration while the remaining portion of the filars is being coiled.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a system and method for lightning strike protection for oil well electric motors and cables, and in particular, an explosion-proof transient voltage surge suppressor that is mounted internally or attached externally to a packer penetrator directly on a wellhead. The transient voltage surge suppressor can be incorporated directly into the packer penetrator pipes along with the power wires. The transient voltage surge suppressor is housed within an explosion-proof box inside or attached to the packer penetrator.

Abstract: A display module holding frame and method of manufacturing same include the steps of: first, providing a support frame which includes an installation frame to hold a display module, two installation portions to hold two hinge structures, an installation space formed within the installation frame, a coupling space formed between the two installation portions and a wiring passage communicating with the installation space and the coupling space; next, threading a signal wire through the wiring passage; finally, forming a rubber protective layer on the surface of the support frame via an injection process. The rubber protective layer has a holding portion to fix the signal wire in the wiring passage. The display module holding frame thus formed provides a structure to securely hold the signal wire without moving freely.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a control interface for motor vehicle comprising a touch pad exhibiting a front face, and a housing accommodating said touch pad, said housing exhibiting an aperture delimited by a border for access to the front face of the touch pad by a user, characterized in that: —in the course of a first step (101), the aperture of a housing is disposed around a touch pad provided with a film on the front face, the film covering at least the front face of the touch pad and the edges of the housing, —in the course of a second step (102), a holding force is applied to the housing so as to hold it, and —in the course of a third step (103), a liquid levelling lining material is introduced into a peripheral space partitioned off by the film, the border of the housing and the rim ate touch pad, so as to spread the liquid levelling lining material in said peripheral space.

Abstract: The invention provides methods to mass laminate and interconnect high density interconnect circuit layers fabricated through parallel processing. Invention methods employ an inside-out interconnection strategy that eliminates plating of vias and provides defect-free outer circuit layers. Conductive paste and via layers are also key features of the invention.

Abstract: A stator structure includes: a stator core (104) having a large number of concave slots (105) and a large number of convex magnetic poles (106) circumferentially alternately arranged; and magnet wires (101) of rectangular cross section in each of which an insulating coating (103) is formed on the outer surface of a metal wire (102), wherein each of the slots (105) is formed so that the distance (W2) between both the side surfaces (109, 109) of the slot (105) gradually decreases from the bottom (107) to a distal opening (108) of the slot (105), each of the magnet wires (101) is wound around the associated magnetic pole (106) and inserted in tiers in the associated slot (105), and the magnet wire (101) is placed in the slot (105) so that the width (W1) thereof continuously or stepwise decreases from the bottom (107) to the distal opening (108) of the slot (105).

Abstract: The characteristic impedance of a surface pad is manipulated by reticulating the pad and filling the spaces with a dielectric material, providing an inductive element in the coupling of the surface pad to an underlying ground pad of a ground plane, or a combination of these approaches. In appropriate embodiments, acceptable signal trace routing paths will exist in an embedded signal layer under the ground plane and crossing under the surface pad. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A flame sensor apparatus and a cable assembly apparatus are provided for use in sensing characteristics of a flame within a combustion chamber. The flame sensor apparatus includes an electrical assembly remote from a sensor assembly. A cable assembly extends between the sensor assembly and the electrical assembly. The cable assembly includes two cable ends and a housing that defines an internal volume. Cable fittings are connected to the cable ends through a first seal. A second seal is located in the annular space between the electrical cable and the cable fitting opening at the first cable end. The cable assembly includes a third seal and at least one deformable sealing component located at the second cable end. The seals are configured to prevent moisture, gas, and contaminants from passing through the cable fitting opening. Additionally, a method of sealing an electrical cable and a flexible conduit is provided.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a mounting plate for coupling a hazard detector with a wall or ceiling of a structure is provided. The mounting plate includes a plate that is positionable against the wall or ceiling to removably couple the hazard detector to the wall or ceiling. The mounting plate also includes a centrally located opening, a first set of apertures arranged around the centrally located opening, and a second set of apertures arranged around the centrally located opening. The first set of apertures are dimensioned and arranged according to a first attachment standard that defines a first distance range relative to an axis of the centrally located aperture and the second set of apertures are dimensioned and arranged according to a second attachment standard that defines a second distance range relative to the axis of the centrally located aperture.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an accessory device usable with a portable electronic device and an aerosol delivery device. The accessory device may include a case configured to receive the portable electronic device and the aerosol delivery device therein. Further, the accessory device may include an interface that provides an electrical connection and/or a data connection between the aerosol delivery device and the portable electronic device. Thereby, the portable electronic device may charge the aerosol delivery device or vice versa and/or data may be exchanged therebetween. A related method and a computer program product are also provided.

Abstract: A technique for tamper protection in an electronic device is disclosed. A conductive mesh is affixed onto one or more interior surfaces of the outer housing of the device. The mesh includes one or more conductive traces coupled to one or more detectors within the device. The detector can detect an open-circuit or short-circuit condition resulting from an unauthorized attempt to open the housing, and output a signal to trigger an appropriate countermeasure. The electrical contacts along the trace that are monitored can be selected differently from one manufactured unit to the next, and can be selected based on a randomness function. The selection of contacts may be made during or after manufacturing of the device. The mesh can include multiple metal traces that run very close together, in parallel, across one or more interior surfaces of the housing, allowing detection of both open-circuit and short-circuit conditions.

Abstract: A sensor and associated methods wherein a bolt or rod stem includes a flow path through and across the stem. A source of radiation within the stem is configured to direct radiation through the flow path and a detector subsystem in the stem is configured to detect radiation passing through the flow path. A head includes electrical conductors for the radiation source and detector subsystem resulting in a compact, inexpensive sensor.

Abstract: A LED assembly/structure and a method of manufacturing the same. The LED assembly comprises a housing body, one or more LED light emitting component hosting areas, a power unit hosting compartment, one or more light diffusing elements, and a cover. The housing body of the LED assembly serves as a thermal barrier between the power supply and the LED lighting elements, such that thermal stress is able to be reduced.

Abstract: The various implementations described herein include systems, methods and/or devices used to manage heat flow for dissipating heat generated by electronic components in an electronic system (e.g., a memory system that includes closely spaced memory modules). In one embodiment, heat sinks are disposed on front sides of a first module and a second module in the electronic system, and at least one heat sink in the second module is disposed between at least two heat sinks in the first module. In some embodiments, the number of heat sinks and/or a subset of geometric parameters for the locations, sizes and shapes of the heat sinks are configured for the purpose of disturbing and mixing air flow that passes an air gap between the front sides of the first and second modules.

Abstract: A display terminal, an apparatus for cover opening detection, and a method of arranging a Hall sensor in a display terminal are provided. A display terminal includes a first body, and a Hall sensor disposed in the first body, the Hall sensor including a magnetic field sensing surface configured to sense a magnetic field, in which the magnetic field sensing surface is disposed at a slope with respect to an front surface of the first body.

Abstract: An installation process for a backup generator and ATS which streamlines the ATS and generator installation process and a ATS control box used therewith. In addition to the ATS control box, a two pole circuit breaker, three service relays, and at least one single pole circuit breaker are require to connect to an existing electrical panel. The process entails (1) installing the two pole circuit breaker into the existing electrical panel, (2) connecting the service relays in the electrical panel, (3) connecting breaker relays to any circuit which is not to be fed electricity when utility power is lost, (4) mounting the ATS externally from the electrical panel and connecting it to the above listed components and a electrical panel control feed, and (5) connecting the generator to the ATS control box.

Abstract: Apparatus for electrically connecting and grounding at least two mechanically interconnectable, planar mats in a reusable load-supporting surface includes at least one removable, electrically-conductive cover configured to be engaged with each mat and extend at least partially across the top and/or bottom face thereof. Each cover includes at least one conductive interface configured to electrically connect its associated mat with at least one other mat in the load-supporting surface.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to welding and, more specifically, to welding wires for arc welding, such as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) or Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW). A disclosed tubular welding wire has a sheath and a core, and the tubular welding wire includes an organic stabilizer component, a rare earth component, and a corrosion resistant component comprising one or more of: nickel, chromium, and copper.

Abstract: The exemplary embodiments of the present invention have a first refractive surface whose distance from a central axis gradually increasing as being distanced from a rear surface, and light from a light source can be effectively emitted from a first refractive surface to a lateral direction or an upper lateral direction.

Abstract: Cord reels are disclosed, which are adapted to keep electrical cords organized within a reasonable area. According to one example, a cord reel can include a fixed housing with electrical prongs protruding from one end, and a rotational housing coupled to the fixed housing. The rotational housing may be adapted to hold an electrical cord. At least one electrical receptacle adapted to receive an appliance plug, such as a standard plug or a residual current device (RCD) plug, may be mounted to the rotational housing such that the appliance plug and an immediately adjacent appliance cord will rotate at least substantially within a limited cylindrical plane. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included.

Abstract: An assembly for measuring a temperature of a fluid flowing through a tubing section is provided. The assembly can include the tubing section that can include a reduced-width portion. The reduced-width portion can traverse a circumference of the tubing section. The assembly can also include a temperature measurement component in thermal communication with an inner diameter of the tubing section. A temperature of a fluid flowing through the tubing section can be detected using the temperature measurement component.

Abstract: A bonding system for a tank battery containing a flammable or combustible product being stored or conveyed, including a bonding conductor, an electrically conductive base member mounted on the tank, the electrically-conductive base member electrically connected to the bonding conductor and to ground installed within each tank and also including a flexible conductive medium with an upper end and a lower end and a plurality of fine electrically-conductive metal wires each having a proximal end and a terminal end, the proximal ends of which are intertwined with the flexible conductive medium to be in electrical connection with the electrical conductive medium, the upper end of the flexible conductive medium electrically connected with the electrically conductive base member and a plurality of static drains located proximate to the highest points of the tank battery and electrically bonded to said bonding conductor.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for preparing a pattern for an electric circuit comprising the steps of: (a) providing a substrate; (b) providing a pattern of an inhibiting material for an electrical circuit onto said substrate by i) applying a layer of the inhibiting material onto said substrate and mechanically removing locally the layer of the inhibiting material to obtain said pattern; or ii) applying a layer of the inhibiting material onto said substrate, wherein said layer has pre-determined pattern which incompletely covers said substrate; (c) establishing a distribution of particles of a first metal or alloy thereof on the layer of the inhibiting material and the pattern as obtained in step.

Abstract: A bonding device electrically bonds metallic surfaces through serrated metal teeth which embed into each metal surface as a fastener is tightened. A sealing material circumferentially outward and inward from the teeth create an air-tight and water-tight seal around the teeth, protecting the bonding location. The device can have an extended central collar extending axially from the through-hole in the center of the device, which will allow it to be installed in holes, or on a stud without the use of adhesives or other retaining methods.

Abstract: An implantable sensor is provide which can be used for determining a concentration of at least one analyte in a medium, in particular a body tissue and/or a body fluid. The implantable sensor has a layered construction with at least one insulating carrier substrate and at least two electrodes which are arranged in at least two different layer planes of the implantable sensor and are electrically isolated from one another by the at least one insulating carrier substrate. The electrodes have electrode areas which face the medium when the sensor has been implanted, and are in contact with the medium over a large area and substantially uniformly, directly or via a generally analyte-permeable membrane layer.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for an EMI-preventing socket comprises the following steps of providing an EMI-preventing element and a plurality of pins, wherein at least one of the pins is a ground pin; connecting the EMI-preventing element to the ground pin via a direct physical connection; providing a mold; placing the EMI-preventing element, the ground pin and the remaining pins of the plurality of pins in the mold, wherein the EMI-preventing element surrounds the pins in the mold; and providing a molding material into the mold to cover the plurality of pins and to cover a joint of the EMI-preventing element and the ground pin to form a socket body of the EMI-preventing socket. Parts of the EMI-preventing element and one end of each of the plurality of pins is exposed out of the socket body of the EMI-preventing socket.

Abstract: A tray feeder includes tray supply mechanisms and arranged in parallel. Each of the tray supply mechanisms has a function of retrieving a tray from a tray housing portion by a tray retrieving unit, and transferring the pallet up to a component pickup position set in the vicinity of a height at the upper end of the tray housing portion. A lock state of a door by a door lock mechanism is released only in a state where the tray retrieving unit is located at the component pickup position and blocks an interior of the tray feeder from a head transfer space in which the mounting head transfers.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a MEMS including a MEMS device and an detector circuit. The MEMS device includes a membrane, wherein a material of the membrane comprises a band gap and a crystal structure with structural elements (unit cells) connected by covalent bonds in two dimensions only. The detector circuit is configured to determine a deformation of the membrane based on a piezoresistive resistance of the material of the membrane.

Abstract: A pressure measurement system is provided. The system includes a pressure sensing probe extendable into a process fluid and having a pressure sensor with an electrical characteristic that varies with process fluid pressure. A mineral insulated cable has a metallic sheath with a distal end attached to the pressure sensing probe and a proximal end. The mineral insulated cable includes a plurality of conductors extending within the metallic sheath and being spaced from one another by an electrically insulative dry mineral. The proximal end of the metallic sheath is configured to be sealingly attached to a process fluid vessel.