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Accelerometers and capacitive touch sensors fabricated from inexpensive, lightweight, disposable substrate materials, such as paper, are provided. These can be fabricated using simple technologies, such as laser cutting and screen printing. In one embodiment, a touch sensor includes a parallel plate capacitor having a fixed plate formed of a substrate material having a conductive layer and a deflectable plate formed of a paper substrate material having a conductive layer. In a second embodiment, a touch sensor includes a parallel plate capacitor formed of an exterior conductive layer deposited on a paper substrate material and an interior conductive layer deposited on a substrate material. In a third embodiment, a touch sensor includes an active electrode and a grounded electrode patterned on the surface of a paper substrate material. In another embodiment, an accelerometer includes a parallel plate capacitor containing a fixed plate and a free plate containing a paper substrate. Upon an applied acceleration, the distance between the plate of the parallel plate capacitor in an accelerometer changes, eliciting a change in the capacitance of the sensor. Measurement of capacitance can be correlated to the acceleration or deceleration applied to the accelerometer.

A novel system for constructing smooth-faced metal framing and novel connectors therefore. The system and connectors of the present invention utilize metal framing members or wall studs that demonstrate a U-channel configuration having a base, sidewalls, and marginal lips that extend inward from the sidewalls, and similarly configured framing tracks having a recessed channel along the sidewalls thereof. A variety structurally related connectors, comprising at least a connector body, lip and base flange are described. These connectors are capable of interconnecting metal framing members and tracks performing all framing functions including, without limitation, floor and ceiling joists, top and bottom plates, roof rafters, roof rims, window sills, trusses, headers and wall studs. The connectors lock into place within the member or track and are secured from the inside using fasteners applied into the non-surface aspects of the stud. The stud connectors demonstrate three dimensional rigidity and a box-like fit within the metal framing members or tracks to form joints that are strong, durable and precise. The framing system using the stud connectors of the present invention leaves the outside surfaces of the framing members and tracks smooth and continuous, without protruding fastener heads or interruptions of any sort. The resulting smooth outside surfaces can be covered much more easily and inexpensively than the uneven and generally awkward outside surfaces presently encountered in metal framed structures. The manner in which the connectors lock within the members and tracks promote their safe and efficient installation. The system and connectors of the present invention enables an entire structure to be framed using one type and size of metal framing member or track cut to appropriate lengths on site.

The invention relates to an electrical stimulation device (1) with a stimulator (2), containing a generator (3) for generating electrical stimulation impulses with defined stimulation parameters, and a voltage supply (4) for supplying the generator (3) with electrical energy, and with at least two needle electrodes (5) for insertion into the skin surface of an area that is to be stimulated, which needle electrodes (5) are connected to the stimulator (2). According to the invention, the needle electrodes (5) are arranged in a common electrode housing (6) and are connected to the stimulator (2), preferably releasably, via a line (7).

A method for improved controlling of an ink jet printer includes measuring the amount of ink dosed to at least one printhead of the ink jet printer, measuring the amount of ink droplets released by at least one nozzle of the printhead, and determining the amount of a ink contained by the printhead by using the amounts measured. A computer program and a computer running the computer program are adapted to carry out the method. Moreover, an ink jet printer is adapted to perform the method.

The present invention is an adjustable simulation tool comprising a frame and a means for imparting a controllable simulation of ride characteristics to the frame. Activation of the simulation tool simulates the ride characteristics of the final configuration of a customized bike. The present invention is also a method of using the simulation tool to create a specification related to the rider's body and based on the simulation. The specification may be used to manufacture or sell a customized bike, accessories, or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, a plurality of biographical data about the rider is collected and may be used to customize the exterior of the customized bike. In an embodiment, rider may preselect the adjustment of at least one of the adjustable features prior to the simulation.

The invention is in a conductive prepolymer composition which when polymerized and cured is used to coat a substrate material such as steel, stainless steel, iron, brass, copper, aluminum, platinum, titanium, silver, gold, Telfon, plastics, glass, or combinations thereof. It comprises: (a) from 25 to 99 parts by weight of a poly(amide-imide) prepolymer; (b) from 1 to 25 parts by weight of a trifunctional ester selected from the group consisting of trifunctional methacrylate ester, trifunctional acrylate ester, and mixtures thereof; (c) from 0.5 to 15 parts by weight of an organo-reactive silane consisting of an amino group containing alkoxysilane having the formula NH2(CH2)nSi(OC2H5)3, where n is an integer from 1 to 20; and (d) a conductive additive. The invention also provides polymer coated substrates having a tenaciously bound polymer layer which is corrosion resistant, has advantageous properties of conductivity and can be soldered.

The present invention is an adjustable simulation tool comprising a frame and a means for imparting a controllable simulation of ride characteristics to the frame. Activation of the simulation tool simulates the ride characteristics of the final configuration of a customized bike. The present invention is also a method of using the simulation tool to create a specification related to the rider's body and based on the simulation. The specification may be used to manufacture or sell a customized bike, accessories, or a combination thereof.

Display packaging comprising a support or backing member (5) upon which at least one item can be located; at least one compression member (6, 8) movably connected or attached to the support member, said compression member being moveable to a position to compress the item located on the support member, and a cover member (30) such as a sleeve, bag, envelope or shrink wrap film is capable of being located around the compression member and item when located on the support member. The package is a blank made from cardboard and has holdings tabs (7, 11) that engage with slots (20, 22). Compressing the item inside the package removes trapped air thereby reducing the size of the item and/or package. The package can be used for gloves (50) or socks in which the items are compressed to occupy a smaller space or volume as compared to a rest or unrestrained size of the items.

A running length of fastener product is formed of longitudinally pre-oriented synthetic resin. The product is characterized by a base web and an array of discrete fastener elements protruding from at least one side of the web, the web being in a laterally stretched molecular oriented condition. After forming a preform having discrete fastener elements integral with a base web in a stretchable state, the preform is stretched in a manner that substantially increases the fastener element spacing and reduces the thickness of the base web. A machine is shown that is capable of lengthwise orienting before forming and widthwise stretching after forming, which employs controlled heating to render the product widthwise stretchable while preserving or achieving a desired shape of the fastener elements. There are shown fastener products that include products that are laterally stretched to between two and ten times the width of the original preform fastener products, having lateral rip resistance due to molecular orientation of film form webs produced by stretching, applied to complex or extensive surfaces. Also shown are laminated products formed by joining an added material to the stretched web, and methods for laminating.

A method and system is disclosed for determining a flight characteristic of an object in a flight path, the flight characteristic to be determined can be the object's position while in flight, a linear velocity, a rotational velocity or an acceleration of the object. In one embodiment, the method comprises arranging a radiation source in a plane, the plane being located to intersect the flight path of the object. The radiation source irradiates the object at least at the intersection with the flight path. The object is provided with at least first and second surface features having a predetermined configuration such as, for example, equally spaced parallel lines painted on the surface of the object. Reflected radiation from the object is measured with a sensor from the surface features and a flight characteristic of the object is determined based on the measured reflected radiation and the predetermined configuration of the surface features.

Apparatus for use in producing articles (136), each comprising a sheet (10) folded with a first set of concertina folds and transverse to these a second set of concertina folds (180) and two stiff portions (22, 24) attached to opposite outer segments (166) of the folded sheet (10), comprises means (26, 12, 28, 20) to supply the folded sheet (10) and stiff portions (22, 24) and attach them together and maintain the sheet (10) folded before, and/or during at least a part of. the attaching step, the guide means (20) cooperating with flights (14) to push the elements of articles (136) therealong, the flights controlling the mutual relative position of the separate elements by being stepped and guide means (20) being shaped to vary the positions of the elements relative to the flights (14) during the movement. Supply means for cards (22, 24) are arranged to reciprocate and supply cards alternately from two stores (26, 27). Gluing stops short of all edges of the folded sheet (10). Means (20, 87, 88, 89) control relative positions laterally or longitudinally between said elements during attaching them together to enable precise repetition of their mutually relative positions after attachment. A plurality of channels for simultaneously producing articles (136) have a common motive source (68) and respective means (100) to switch off source (68) from each channel independently, and plug and/or other quick release means (102) to allow quick release and removal of an operative unit (e.g. 12) from one channel with minimum downtime for the other channels.

The subject invention includes a fixed window assembly for a vehicle comprising a fixed glass, a trim portion having a polymeric base and a decorative member bonded to the polymeric base. An encapsulation is coupled to the fixed glass and the polymeric base to mount the trim portion in a spaced and adjacent position relative to the fixed glass. A method of manufacturing is also provided using first and second molding apparatuses. Polymeric material is injected into a first mold cavity of the first molding apparatus to form the polymeric base bonded to the decorative member. Polymeric material is injected into a second mold cavity of the second molding apparatus to form the encapsulation coupled to the fixed glass and simultaneously coupled to the polymeric base to mount the trim portion in an adjacent position to the fixed glass.

Friction stir processing (FSP) provides a hardened golf club face that more efficiently transfers momentum between the golf club and the ball, increasing the launch velocity so as to provide increased loft (for a given distance traveled by the ball). The FSP hardened face is also more resistant to wear so that the golf club provides more consistent performance and lasts longer. A practice club having a friction stir processed sweet spot on the face may enable the golfer to feel whether the ball has been hit by the sweet spot.

A coating is adapted to be applied to a substrate for managing the flow of heat traveling through the substrate. The coating comprises an array of metal nano-particles held in a glassy matrix.

A coating material, in particular for high temperature applications, comprises a binding agent and at least one filler material, which can be deposited on a metal surface. For this, the binding agent contains at least one siloxane with an organic residual share of less than 25 weight %. It is preferable if the siloxane or siloxanes is (are) cross-linked three and/or four times.

A resistance welding electrode includes a shaft-shaped holder and an electrode part in the form of an electrode cap or a pin electrode which are non-positively connected via tapered surfaces. Furthermore, cooling bores are also present. In such a resistance welding electrode the tapered cone angle is in a region of about 1 degree to 3 degrees and the holder and the electrode part are connected such that the holder and the electrode part are further in axial contact with each other via a radial surface contact, and the edge of the electrode part facing the holder is restrained in an associated reception recess on the holder side by means of reduction.

Vertical migration of a plume of subsurface contamination in the vadose zone to the groundwater is prevented by forming and maintaining one or more desiccation layers in the vadose zone in or above a layer of contamination. Horizontal barrier layers are produced by injecting dry air at a specific elevation in one borehole and removing the air at another borehole. These horizontal layers act as an impermeable barrier to the vertical migration of dissolved contaminants.

A abutment module, more particularly for automatic processing and conveying equipment, comprises an abutment member arranged on a base for objects moving in a movement plane in a current direction of working motion, such abutment member being able to be moved out of and back into such plane of movement it by an electrical actuating means, and an electrical rotary drive is provided for the electrical operation.

The solar heater apparatus disclosed comprises an inner container and an outer container each having an opening forming a mouth. The inner container is contained within the outer container and has on its outside surface a solar-selective coating optimized to absorb a large fraction of the incident solar radiation while reradiating little of the absorbed energy. The two containers are joined creating one unified apparatus with a reservoir, an opening and a void between the two containers. The void is evacuated to reduce the heat loss due to thermal conduction from the inner container and the contents of the reservoir. In operation, the reservoir is filled with material and exposed to the sun. The solar radiation from the sun penetrates the outer container and is absorbed by the solar-selective coating and, by conduction, passes thermal energy through the inner container into the apparatus reservoir heating the reservoir contents.

The present invention relates to an electrode assembly for a lithium secondary battery, a lithium secondary battery and a battery module comprising the same, and in particular, to an electrode assembly for a lithium secondary battery capable of, by changing a form of a lithium negative electrode current collector and thereby minimizing an interface of the negative electrode current collector exposed to a electrolyte, fundamentally blocking a corrosion reaction focusing on the negative electrode current collector caused by the liquid electrolyte in the art, and a lithium secondary battery and a battery module including the same.

A wiring harness includes one or a plurality of conductor lines and a conduit member which accommodates therein the conductor line or lines, an identification in a predetermined color being applied to an outer surface of the conduit member. A resin identifying portion is formed on the outer surface of the conduit member by extruding a resin, or a resin sheet material or tape material is wound around the outer surface of the conduit member that is formed as the resin identifying portion.

A slide support mechanism included in a portable terminal includes: a first guide groove provided on a first housing side, and having a straight part parallel to the longitudinal direction of a display screen and an arc-shaped arc part continuous with one end of the straight part; and a first guide pin provided on a second housing side, and engaged with and held by the first guide groove in a slidable manner. Input parts which are covered by the second housing when the first guide pin is located at a cross-point between the straight part and the arc part are entirely or partially exposed in both cases of moving the first guide pin located at the cross-point between the straight part and the arc part along the straight part, and moving it along the arc part.