An apparatus, system and method capable of providing a stabilizing drive system for a robotic vehicle. The apparatus, system and method may include at least a robot body base; at least two drive wheels within the robot body base; a processing system having non-transitory computing code associated therewith which, when executed by the processing system, causes to be driven the at least two drive wheels; and a plurality of ball casters within the robot body base, wherein the ball caster are positioned relative to the robot base and to the at least two drive wheels so as to lower a center of gravity of the robot and provide stabilization of the driving.
An apparatus, system and method for dispensing underfill to components on a printed circuit board. The apparatus, system, and method includes a dispensing end effector suitable for dispensing underfill to components on a printed circuit board within an underfill chamber. The dispensing end effector may include: an electromechanical connection to at least one dispensing robot arm capable of physically situating the dispensing proximate to the circuit board; a communicative connection to a dispense controller capable of communicatively controlling at least the dispensing; a dispenser which includes an underfill output port, which is capable of the dispensing, and which is removably mounted to the electromechanical association; and a protective enclosure at least substantially about the dispenser.
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
B05B 15/14 - Arrangements for preventing or controlling structural damage to spraying apparatus or its outlets, e.g. for breaking at desired placesArrangements for handling or replacing damaged parts
Disclosed are processes and materials for adhesive circuit patterning which strengthen and protect printed circuit traces and adhesive bonded joints of surface mounted devices in flexible or stretchable electronics in a single process. A method for adhesive circuit pattering include deposing a circuit pattern directly on a single thermal adhesive film, placing one or more surface mounted devices on a cured deposed circuit of the deposed circuit pattern, curing the one or more surface mounted devices and the cured deposed circuit together to form an assembled deposed circuit, placing the assembled deposed circuit on a stretchable substrate, and melting the single thermal adhesive film directly onto the assembled deposed circuit and the stretchable substrate to reinforce joint bonds of the assembled deposed circuit and to attach the assembled deposed circuit to the stretchable substrate.
H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
Disclosed are processes and materials for adhesive circuit patterning which strengthen and protect printed circuit traces and adhesive bonded joints of surface mounted devices in flexible or stretchable electronics in a single process. A method for adhesive circuit pattering include deposing a circuit pattern directly on a single thermal adhesive film, placing one or more surface mounted devices on a cured deposed circuit of the deposed circuit pattern, curing the one or more surface mounted devices and the cured deposed circuit together to form an assembled deposed circuit, placing the assembled deposed circuit on a stretchable substrate, and melting the single thermal adhesive film directly onto the assembled deposed circuit and the stretchable substrate to reinforce joint bonds of the assembled deposed circuit and to attach the assembled deposed circuit to the stretchable substrate.
H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
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APPARATUS FOR MEASURING SPATIAL DISPLACEMENT IN 3D SPACE USING TETHER AND ORIENTATION SENSING
Devices, a system, and a method for tracking a three-dimensional position of an object absent an external reference. The embodiments include: a tether tied to the object; an encoder associated with the tether so as to measure linear displacement of the tether; at least one orientation sensor configured to sense a spatial orientation of the linear displacement of the tether; a joint configured to associate the orientation sensor with the tether, and to associate the tether with the object without impedance to three-dimensional movement of the object; and a computing system communicative with at least the encoder and the orientation sensor and configured to execute non-transitory computing code capable of the tracking of the three-dimensional position of the object from an initial position according to a combined output from the encoder and the orientation sensor.
G01S 15/50 - Systems of measurement based on relative movement of target
G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature
G01C 21/18 - Stabilised platforms, e.g. by gyroscope
G01C 3/02 - Measuring distances in line of sightOptical rangefinders Details
G01C 21/10 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups by using measurement of speed or acceleration
G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
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DEVICE INCLUDING A SCREEN-PRINTED FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE
An apparatus, system and method for providing a small form factor wearable electronic medical device, having a screen- printed flexible substrate. The embodiments include: a flexible polyethylene terephthalate substrate; a plurality of conductive inks screen printed in a plurality of layers, one atop the other upon a base on of the layers, on each side of the substrate; a plurality of dielectric inks printed in layers between aspects of the plurality of layers of the conductive inks; a plurality of vias comprised of conductive inks printed through holes in the substrate; a plurality of contact pads comprised of conductive inks on each of the opposing faces suitable to receive therein pins of at least one hard electronic component, at least one of the hard electronic components comprising a sensor to provide a function of the medical device; a printed flexible conductive adhesive printed at locations of the pins; and a Bluetooth connectivity circuit associated with the substrate.
H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A POWERED SMART FURNITURE UNIT
An apparatus, system and method for a powered smart furniture unit, such as a smart desk chair. Included are: a power unit; a control box unit that receives power from and is communicative with the power unit, and comprises a power output suitable to output power to features of the smart desk chair; a plurality of strain gauges affixed to portions of the smart desk chair and receiving power from the power supply; a plurality of comfort outputs affixed to portions of the smart desk chair and receiving power from the power supply; and an application wirelessly associated with the plurality of strain gauges and the plurality of comfort outputs capable of communicating wirelessly with the plurality of strain gauges and the plurality of comfort outputs.
A47C 7/74 - Adaptations for incorporating lamps, radio sets, bars, telephones, ventilation, heating or cooling arrangements or the like for ventilation, heating or cooling
A47C 31/00 - Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING NOZZLE
Apparatuses, systems and methods of providing heat to enable an FDM additive manufacturing nozzle having refined print control and enhanced printing speed. The heating element may include at least one sheath sized to fittedly engage around an outer circumference of the FDM printer nozzle; at least one wire coil at least partially contacting an inner diameter of the sheath; and at least one energy receiver associated with the at least one wire coil.
The disclosure provides at least an apparatus, system and method for providing a flexible planar inductive coil, such as may be embedded in a product. The apparatus, system and method may include at least one conformable substrate, and a matched function ink set, printed onto at least one substantially planar face of the at least one substrate. This printing may form at least one layer of additive conductive traces capable of receiving current flow from at least one source and layered into successive ones of the conductive traces about a center axis within a plane of the at least one conformable substrate.
H01F 41/04 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or assembling magnets, inductances or transformersApparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing materials characterised by their magnetic properties for manufacturing cores, coils or magnets for manufacturing coils
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USING DEPTH ASSESSMENT FOR AUTONOMOUS ROBOT NAVIGATION
An apparatus, system and method of operating an autonomous mobile robot having a height of at least one meter. The robot body; at least two three-dimensional depth camera sensors affixed to the robot body proximate to the height, wherein the sensors are directed toward a floor surface and, in combination, comprise a substantially 360 degree field of view of the floor surface around the robot body; and a processing system for receiving pixel data within the field of view of the sensors; obtaining missing or erroneous pixels from the pixel data; comparing the missing or erroneous pixels to a template, wherein the template comprises at least an indication of ones of the missing or erroneous pixels indicative of the robot body and a shadow of the robot body; and outputting an indication of obstacles in or near the field of view based on the comparing.
G05D 1/247 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using signals provided by artificial sources external to the vehicle, e.g. navigation beacons
G05D 1/249 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using signals provided by artificial sources external to the vehicle, e.g. navigation beacons from positioning sensors located off-board the vehicle, e.g. from cameras
G05D 1/628 - Obstacle avoidance following the obstacle profile, e.g. a wall or undulated terrain
G06T 7/593 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from stereo images
An apparatus, system and method capable of providing a stabilizing drive system for a robotic vehicle. The apparatus, system and method may include at least a robot body base; at least two drive wheels within the robot body base; a processing system having non-transitory computing code associated therewith which, when executed by the processing system, causes to be driven the at least two drive wheels; and a plurality of ball casters within the robot body base, wherein the ball caster are positioned relative to the robot base and to the at least two drive wheels so as to lower a center of gravity of the robot and provide stabilization of the driving.
An apparatus, system and method capable of providing an autonomous mobile robot hazard detection and control system. The apparatus, system and method may include: a robot having a robot body; a plurality of sensors physically associated with the robot body, and capable of detecting a hazardous condition in an operational environment; and at least one processing system at least partially physically associated with the robot body and communicatively connected to the plurality of sensors. The at least one processing system may include non-transitory computing code which, when executed by a processor of the at least one processing system, causes to occur the steps of: mapping a navigation path for the robot to traverse; detecting the hazardous condition along the navigation path based on output from the plurality of sensors; and instructing at least one action by the robot other than following the navigation path, wherein the at least one action at least partially addresses the hazardous condition.
B60Q 1/46 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for giving flashing caution signals during drive, other than signalling change of direction, e.g. flashing the headlights
B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
G05D 1/246 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using environment maps, e.g. simultaneous localisation and mapping [SLAM]
G05D 1/617 - Safety or protection, e.g. defining protection zones around obstacles or avoiding hazards
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF CERTIFYING SENSING FOR AUTONOMOUS ROBOT NAVIGATION
An apparatus, system and method of for certifying a sensor that at least partially navigates an autonomous mobile robot. The apparatus may include at least a robot body; at least one light source resident on the robot body proximate to the sensing camera such that the at least one light source is capable of at least partially irradiating a field of view (FoV) of the sensing camera, wherein the at least one light source has characteristics substantially mated to the sensing camera; and at least one processing system that provides the at least partial navigation. The at least one processing system may execute the steps of: actuating the at least one light source at a predetermined time and for a predetermined duration; monitoring data from the sensing camera for confirmation of the actuating; calculating at least one of the latency, throughput, and reactivity of the sensing camera based on the monitoring; and at least partially navigating based on the calculating.
An apparatus, system and method for a flipping tray picker gantry. The embodiments include at least: a flipping bridge associated with an actuating motor; at least one x-axis drive suitable to move the flipping bridge perpendicularly to a length of rows of items in a pick tray; at least one z-axis drive suitable to move the flipping bridge both up and down with respect to the pick tray; and a plurality of grippers associated with the flipping bridge and suitable for gripping the items when the flipping bridge moves down in the z-axis, and retaining the items as the flipping bridge moves up in the z-axis and the actuating motor flips the flipping bridge.
Described is a method and apparatus for training a character recognition model, a computer device, and a storage medium. The method includes: acquiring an input image and a labeled string of the input image; performing character recognition on the input image via the character recognition model pre-deployed on an edge device to obtain a predicted string of the input image; and performing a parameter update on a classification head in the character recognition model via a state space model in a case where the predicted string is inconsistent with the labeled string; wherein the state space model contains a state equation and an observation equation, the state equation is used to indicate an evolutionary relationship of a classification head parameter between different time steps, and the observation equation is used to generate an observable observation character based on the classification head parameter.
G06V 10/77 - Processing image or video features in feature spacesArrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using data integration or data reduction, e.g. principal component analysis [PCA] or independent component analysis [ICA] or self-organising maps [SOM]Blind source separation
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
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DEFECT DETECTION METHOD, DEVICE, COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Provided is a defect detection method and device, computer equipment and a storage medium. The method includes: acquiring an RGB image, a depth image and a sample label of a detection object sample; performing feature map extraction and feature map fusion on the RGB image and the depth image by a feature extraction network of the defect detection model, to obtain a fused feature map; performing defect detection based on the fused feature map by a feature reconstruction network of the defect detection model, to obtain a defect score map, wherein the defect score map being obtained by fusing a global defect score map which is generated based on a global defect detection network with a local defect score map which is generated by a local defect detection network; and updating parameters of the defect detection model based on the defect score map and the sample label.
G06V 10/42 - Global feature extraction by analysis of the whole pattern, e.g. using frequency domain transformations or autocorrelation
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
G06V 10/80 - Fusion, i.e. combining data from various sources at the sensor level, preprocessing level, feature extraction level or classification level
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A CONFORMABLE HEATER IN WEARABLES
The disclosure provides an apparatus, system and method for a flexible heater suitable for embedding in a wearable. The flexible heater comprises a conformable substrate; a matched function ink set, printed onto at least one substantially planar face of the substrate to form at least a conductive layer capable of receiving current flow from at least one power source; a resistive layer electrically associated with the at least one conductive layer and comprising a plurality of heating elements capable of generating heat upon receipt of the current flow; and a dielectric layer capable of at least partially insulating the at least one resistive layer, wherein the matched ink set is matched to preclude detrimental interactions between the printed inks of each of the at least one conductive, resistive and dielectric layers, and to preclude detrimental interactions with the conformable substrate.
A41D 13/005 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with controlled internal environment with controlled temperature
H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
H05B 3/34 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENT ASSEMBLY ON BALL GRID ARRAY LARGER THAN FIELD OF VIEW
An apparatus, system and method for providing an electronic component on a ball grid array (BGA) that is larger than the machine field of view (FOV) of an assembly machine, including: applying at least one fiducial mark to the BGA; applying at least one corresponding fiducial mark to the electronic component; aligning the at least one corresponding fiducial mark of the electronic component to the at least one fiducial mark of the BGA using machine vision of the assembly machine having the FOV; and placing the electronic component on the BGA according to the aligning.
Apparatus, system and method for providing a digital device health platform for optimizing an offering of a product. Disclosed embodiments include: a plurality of supply chains, each of which contributes a different aspect of the product; a plurality of input modules; a digital device health engine that receives processed data from each of the input modules, and that processes the received processed data to generate a holistic digital twin of all aspects of the product corresponding to the plurality of the inputs, which includes the supply chain data from each of the plurality of supply chains, wherein the corresponding comprises at least a correlating to an optimized level of performance of the purpose, a comparing to a plurality of rules governing the performance of the purpose, and feedback from machine learning regarding anonymized prior similar iterations of other products similar to the product as reflected by the third party data.
G16H 10/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for data related to laboratory analysis, e.g. patient specimen analysis
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING NOZZLE
Apparatuses, systems and methods of providing heat to enable an FDM additive manufacturing nozzle having refined print control and enhanced printing speed. The heating element may include at least one sheath sized to fittedly engage around an outer circumference of the FDM printer nozzle; at least one wire coil at least partially contacting an inner diameter of the sheath; and at least one energy receiver associated with the at least one wire coil.
B29C 64/106 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material
B29C 64/118 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using filamentary material being melted, e.g. fused deposition modelling [FDM]
B29C 64/40 - Structures for supporting 3D objects during manufacture and intended to be sacrificed after completion thereof
B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
H05B 3/12 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material
H05B 3/28 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor embedded in insulating material
H05B 3/46 - Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes non-flexible heating conductor mounted on insulating base
A method for detecting frames is implemented using a system that is connected to a display apparatus and an external management port. The system includes a video capturing device and a computing device. The method includes: obtaining, by the video capturing device, a video feed from the display apparatus, and transmitting the video feed to the computing device; in response to receipt of the video feed, processing, by the computing device, the video feed to obtain a displaying frame; processing, by the computing device, the displaying frame to obtain a region of interest (ROI) within the displaying frame; obtaining, by the computing device, an identification result associated with a content included in the ROI; and transmitting, by the computing device, the identification result to the external management port.
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
G06V 30/146 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
22.
APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A RAMPED INTERCONNECT FOR SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION
The disclosure is and includes at least an apparatus, system and method for a ramped electrical interconnection for use in semiconductor fabrications. The apparatus, system and method includes at least a first semiconductor substrate having thereon a first electrical circuit comprising first electrical components; a second semiconductor substrate at least partially covering the first electrical circuit, and having thereon a second electrical circuit comprising second electrical components; a ramp formed through the second semiconductor substrate between at least one of the first electrical components and at least one of the second electrical components; and an additively manufactured conductive trace formed on the ramp to electrically connect the at least one first electrical component and the at least one second electrical component.
H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components
C23C 18/08 - Chemical coating by decomposition of either liquid compounds or solutions of the coating forming compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coatingContact plating by thermal decomposition characterised by the deposition of metallic material
H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
23.
SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SINGLE AXIS LOAD CELL MODULE
An apparatus, system and method of providing a single access load cell module. The embodiments include: first and second flexures, each having therethrough a plurality of circumferentially parallel cutouts to impart targeted compliance of each of the first and the second flexures; and a core sandwiched between the first and second flexures. The core may include: a travel lock cage that at least partially limits compliance of the first and second flexures; and a load cell element that measures forces exerted by a load.
G01G 3/12 - Weighing apparatus characterised by the use of elastically-deformable members, e.g. spring balances wherein the weighing element is in the form of a solid body stressed by pressure or tension during weighing
An apparatus, system and method capable of providing an autonomous mobile robot hazard detection and control system. The apparatus, system and method may include: a robot having a robot body; a plurality of sensors physically associated with the robot body, and capable of detecting a hazardous condition in an operational environment; and at least one processing system at least partially physically associated with the robot body and communicatively connected to the plurality of sensors. The at least one processing system may include non-transitory computing code which, when executed by a processor of the at least one processing system, causes to occur the steps of: mapping a navigation path for the robot to traverse; detecting the hazardous condition along the navigation path based on output from the plurality of sensors; and instructing at least one action by the robot other than following the navigation path, wherein the at least one action at least partially addresses the hazardous condition.
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
B60Q 1/46 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for giving flashing caution signals during drive, other than signalling change of direction, e.g. flashing the headlights
B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
G05D 1/246 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using environment maps, e.g. simultaneous localisation and mapping [SLAM]
G05D 1/617 - Safety or protection, e.g. defining protection zones around obstacles or avoiding hazards
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METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR FINELY PITCHED HIGH SPEED CONNECTOR ATTACHMENT
An apparatus, system and method capable of providing a high precision connection between a plurality of pins of a C form factor pluggable (CFP) and a connection pad of a printed circuit board (PCB). The apparatus, system and method include: a connector mask suitable to receive therein a body of the CFP; a ruler suitable to receive therein the connector mask, and sized and shaped for direct physical associated with the PCB about the connection pad; and an adjustment mechanism at least partially passing through the ruler for contacting at least the connector mask and capable of adjusting the position of the pins in relation to the connection pad.
H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing
H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A FIBER OPTIC COUPLER
An apparatus, system and method for providing an optical coupler. The optical coupler may be a miniature fiber optic coupler, which may include: a housing having dimensions of less than 4 mm×4 mm×4 mm; an input into the housing capable of receiving a fiber optic sending line; a sending line prism having dimensions of less than 2 mm×2 mm within the housing in optical communication with the sending line; a receiving line prism having dimensions of less than 2 mm×2 mm in optical communication with the sending line prism at a corresponded angle in a range of 30 to 60 degrees and capable of receiving a signal incoming on the sending line and redirecting the received signal; and a receiving line in optical communication with the receiving line prism and capable of receiving and outputting the redirected received signal.
H01L 21/687 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping using mechanical means, e.g. chucks, clamps or pinches
H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components
H01L 21/68 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for positioning, orientation or alignment
H04B 10/80 - Optical aspects relating to the use of optical transmission for specific applications, not provided for in groups , e.g. optical power feeding or optical transmission through water
Support blocks for printed circuit boards (PCB's) and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA's), wherein the support blocks are produced from a 3D printing process. The support block including a bottom surface having a vacuum connection; a top surface having at least one vacuum hole; at least one recessed surface that is offset from the top surface; and at least one vacuum channel extending from the vacuum connection to the at least one vacuum hole.
An apparatus, system and method for wirelessly powering a device. The apparatus, system and method may include a primary coil housing that houses a primary coil; a secondary coil housed within the device and suitable for having power induced therein responsive to the primary coil; an isolator that at least partially mechanically and electrically isolates the primary coil from the secondary coil; and a plurality of paired feedback sensors respectively communicatively and physically associated with, and paired as between, the primary coil housing and the device, wherein the plurality of paired feedback sensors exchanges indications regarding performance of the secondary coil, and wherein performance of the primary coil is modified responsively to the indications.
H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Network access server hardware; computer network servers;
mounting racks for computer hardware; motherboards;
electronic components for computers; data center
infrastructure. Custom assembly of network access servers; custom assembly
of electronics. Integration of computer systems and networks; integration of
server racks.
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COATING ORGANIC AND INORGANIC PRINT MATERIALS
The disclosed exemplary apparatuses, systems and methods may provide a pulverant suitable to provide a three-dimensional molding by use of the pulverant in a layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process in which regions of respective layers of pulverant are selectively melted via introduction of electromagnetic energy. The pulverant may comprise a spray dried, thermoplastic polyurethane polymer (TPU) coated, inorganic or organic base particle.
The disclosed exemplary apparatuses, systems and methods provide a three-dimensional foam molding, produced via a layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process in which regions of respective layers of pulverant are selectively melted via introduction of electromagnetic energy. These apparatuses, systems and methods may include layers of the pulverant comprising at least thermoplastic polyurethane polymer (TPU) coated upon a sacrificial base particle, wherein the TPU is coated via one of spray drying and a fluidized vessel.
B29C 64/40 - Structures for supporting 3D objects during manufacture and intended to be sacrificed after completion thereof
B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
B29C 64/165 - Processes of additive manufacturing using a combination of solid and fluid materials, e.g. a powder selectively bound by a liquid binder, catalyst, inhibitor or energy absorber
B29K 75/00 - Use of polyureas or polyurethanes as moulding material
B29K 105/04 - Condition, form or state of moulded material cellular or porous
The disclosure is and includes at least an apparatus, system and method for manufacturing piezoelectrics. The apparatus, system and method may include at least a first roller and an end roller; a continuous printable substrate roll extending at least from the first roller to the end roller as the first and end roller turn; at least one printer for printing piezoelectric material onto the continuous substrate roll to form a plurality of the piezoelectrics; and an electric field generator that polls the piezoelectric material as the continuous substrate roll is rolled from the first roller to the end roller. The polling electric field generator may comprise a corona field generator.
H10N 30/05 - Manufacture of multilayered piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices, or parts thereof, e.g. by stacking piezoelectric bodies and electrodes
H10N 30/045 - Treatments to modify a piezoelectric or electrostrictive property, e.g. polarisation characteristics, vibration characteristics or mode tuning by polarising
H10N 30/06 - Forming electrodes or interconnections, e.g. leads or terminals
H10N 30/074 - Forming of piezoelectric or electrostrictive parts or bodies on an electrical element or another base by depositing piezoelectric or electrostrictive layers, e.g. aerosol or screen printing
Apparatus, system and method for providing a digital device health platform for optimizing an offering of a product. Disclosed embodiments include: a plurality of supply chains, each of which contributes a different aspect of the product; a plurality of input modules; a digital device health engine that receives processed data from each of the input modules, and that processes the received processed data to generate a holistic digital twin of all aspects of the product corresponding to the plurality of the inputs, which includes the supply chain data from each of the plurality of supply chains, wherein the corresponding comprises at least a correlating to an optimized level of performance of the purpose, a comparing to a plurality of rules governing the performance of the purpose, and feedback from machine learning regarding anonymized prior similar iterations of other products similar to the product as reflected by the third party data.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
network access server hardware; computer network servers; mounting racks for computer hardware; motherboards; electronic components for computers; data center infrastructure, namely, computer network servers, computer network adapters, switches, routers and hubs, and mounting racks for computer hardware custom assembly in the nature of installation of network access servers; custom assembly in the nature of installation of electronics; integration of server racks, namely, installation of computer network servers in mounting racks custom assembly in the nature of manufacture of network access servers; custom assembly in the nature of manufacture of electronics; integration of server racks, namely, custom manufacture of computer network servers and mounting racks therefor integration of computer systems and networks; integration of server racks, namely, integration of rack-mounted computer systems and networks
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Network access server hardware; computer network servers; mounting racks for computer hardware; motherboards; electronic components for computers; data center infrastructure. (1) Custom assembly of network access servers; custom assembly of electronics.
(2) Integration of computer systems and networks; integration of server racks.
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A TRAY FOR HOLDING AN OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE DURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MANUFACTURING
An apparatus, system and method of providing a tray suitable for holding an optoelectronic device during printed circuit board manufacturing processes. The apparatus, system and method includes a tray body having an inset for receiving the optoelectronic device; a plurality of positioners for the optoelectronic device within the inset; and a guide channel about a perimeter of the tray body suitable for receiving optical fibers of the optoelectronic device when the optoelectronic device is received in the inset, the guide channel comprising at least one retainer for retaining received ones of the optical fibers therewithin.
G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering
H05K 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or adjusting assemblages of electric components
An apparatus, system and method for a manufactured cooking appliance. The apparatus, system and method may include: a generic device shell comprising at least a power supplying wire harness and a plurality of female latching points on a top and a front thereof; a folding module comprising a cooktop and, hinged to the cooktop, an oven front comprising at least an oven door fittedly associated with a frame and having a door hinge connected to the over door and passing through the frame; and a plurality of male latches associated with the folding module, including at least one male latch associated with the portion of the door hinge that passes through the frame, each capable of latching into a corresponded one of the plurality of female latching points so as to, upon the latching, form a completed one of the manufactured stove.
An apparatus, system and method for a receptacle suitable for control, data collection, and remote management. An exemplary receptacle may include a basin for receiving at least one viscous element; at least one sensor physically associated with the basin; and at least one actuator responsive to the at least one sensor, wherein actuation of the actuator outputs the viscous element to the basin. The receptacle may further include a controller at least partially physically proximate to the basin and capable of controlling the actuation of the at least one actuator; and a control system communicative with the local controller over at least open data path, wherein the control system imposes a plurality of rules to the controller.
A self-correcting wave soldering machine for soldering a RGB in an SMT manufacturing system. The wave soldering machine includes at least one thermal infrared camera that generates thermal images of the RGB so as to provide thermal imaging processing to monitor, characterize and predict processing temperatures. The wave soldering machine generates a heat map using the thermal images and compares the heat map to a thermal gradient to provide real time profiling by digitally connecting it to heating and other mechanically controlled systems, such as flux dispensing, conveyor speed and parallelism of the wave soldering machine.
A reflow soldering oven for soldering and/or bonding component leads both electrically and mechanically to pads on a PCB in an SMT manufacturing system. The soldering oven includes at least one thermal infrared camera that generates thermal images of the PCB to provide thermal imaging processing to monitor and correct temperature deviations in real time. The oven generates a heat map using the thermal images and compares the heat map to a thermal gradient to provide real time profiling and to initiate changes like temperature control or the oven belt-speed monitoring to offer self-correcting capabilities.
F27B 9/24 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the path of the charge during treatmentFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the means by which the charge is moved during treatment the charge moving in a substantially straight path being carried by a conveyor
F27B 9/40 - Arrangements of controlling or monitoring devices
G01N 21/956 - Inspecting patterns on the surface of objects
G01N 23/18 - Investigating the presence of defects or foreign matter
H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
H05K 3/30 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor
An apparatus, system and method for a powered smart furniture unit, such as a smart desk chair. Included are: a power unit; a control box unit that receives power from and is communicative with the power unit, and comprises a power output suitable to output power to features of the smart desk chair; a plurality of strain gauges affixed to portions of the smart desk chair and receiving power from the power supply; a plurality of comfort outputs affixed to portions of the smart desk chair and receiving power from the power supply; and an application wirelessly associated with the plurality of strain gauges and the plurality of comfort outputs capable of communicating wirelessly with the plurality of strain gauges and the plurality of comfort outputs.
G06F 1/26 - Power supply means, e.g. regulation thereof
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02J 4/00 - Circuit arrangements for mains or distribution networks not specified as ac or dc
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
H02S 40/32 - Electrical components comprising DC/AC inverter means associated with the PV module itself, e.g. AC modules
H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
H02S 40/38 - Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A LAMINATION PRESS
A lamination apparatus, system, and method. The apparatus, system and method are for a lamination press for laminating at least one laminating film to a subject, which may include: an upper press comprising a gel plate, an upper vacuum chamber, and tooling suitable to apply the laminating film; a lower press suitable to maintain the subject to receive the laminating film, and comprising a lower vacuum chamber, an air bearing stage, and servo-positioned tooling; and an aligner that applies the servo-positioned tooling to maintain positional balance and alignment of the subject by the air bearing stage during the laminating while enabling vertical flexure of the lower press, wherein the positional balance and alignment is substantially continuously monitored by a controller.
B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
B32B 41/00 - Arrangements for controlling or monitoring lamination processesSafety arrangements
Compostable packaging, packages, and containers and manufacturing thereof. A method includes positioning a die line on a cavity plate. A cavity plate has multiple cavity sections, the die line has multiple film sections, and a film section is positionally aligned with a cavity section. A clamp plate is positioned on the die line to maintain a tension on the die line. The clamp plate has multiple openings and an opening is aligned with the cavity section. A core plate is placed on the clamp plate. The core plate has multiple core portions and a core portion is aligned with the cavity section to punch the film section into a cavity in the cavity section on the cavity plate. A structure forming material is injected into an assembled cavity plate, clamp plate, and core plate to form multiple frames. Each frame fuses with a corresponding film section to form a container.
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
The disclosure is and includes at least an apparatus, system and method printing multilayer circuits on graphics. The multilayer print may include forming an electronic human machine interface, sensor readout, or a driver circuit, by way of example, and may include successively printing at least two functional ink layers comprising at least one conductive layer and at least one dielectric layer on a substrate comprising one of a thermoform and an overmold; printing at least one non-conductive graphical ink layer in the succession of the successively printing; curing each of the successively printed layers after the printing of each of the successively printed layers, wherein the curing of the successively printed functional ink layers comprises at least an ultra-violet curing; and squeegeeing at least the at least one conductive layer with a squeegee having a low durometer.
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
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Apparatus, system and method for providing an end effector
The disclosure provides an apparatus, system and method for providing an end effector. The end effector may be capable of accommodating semiconductor wafers of varying sizes, and may include: a wafer support; a bearing arm capable of interfacing with at least one robotic element, and at least partially bearing the wafer support at one end thereof; a plurality of support pads on the wafer support for physically interfacing with a one of the semiconductor wafers; and a low friction moving clamp driven bi-directionally along a plane at least partially provided by the bearing arm, wherein the low friction moving clamp retractably applies force to a proximal edge of the semiconductor wafer.
B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
H01L 21/687 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping using mechanical means, e.g. chucks, clamps or pinches
An apparatus, system and method for a powered smart furniture unit, such as a smart desk chair. Included are; a power unit; a control box unit that receives power from and is communicative with the power unit, and comprises a power output suitable to output power to features of the smart desk chair; a plurality of strain gauges affixed to portions of the smart desk chair and receiving power from the power supply; a plurality of comfort outputs affixed to portions of the smart desk chair and receiving power from the power supply; and an application wirelessly associated with the plurality of strain gauges and the plurality of comfort outputs capable of communicating wirelessly with the plurality of strain gauges and the plurality of comfort outputs.
A47C 7/74 - Adaptations for incorporating lamps, radio sets, bars, telephones, ventilation, heating or cooling arrangements or the like for ventilation, heating or cooling
A47C 31/00 - Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
A47C 7/14 - Seat parts of adjustable shapeSeat parts elastically mounted
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A47C 1/022 - Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A HAPTIC RETICLE GRIPPER END EFFECTOR
An apparatus, system and method for a compact reticle gripper end effector. Included in the embodiments are: a housing; two gripper jaws capable of, in combination, gripping the reticle on opposing sides thereof while the reticle is in a compact box, when the two gripper jaws are closed towards each other, the two gripper jaws being located at opposing ends of the housing; an actuator within the housing and capable of opening and closing the two gripper jaws; force feedback sensors for sensing gripping of the two gripper jaws; and a dedicated robotic interface along the housing opposite the two gripper jaws, the dedicated robotic interface capable of interfacing to a 6 axis robotic arm capable of moving the housing.
An apparatus, system and method for providing a hydration detection device. The hydration detection device, includes: a flexible substrate having screen-printed therein an electrical circuit comprising a plurality of layers of conductive and dielectric inks; a sensor upon the flexible substrate, wherein the sensor is capable of detecting element data indicative of characteristics of sweat; untreated chromatographic paper placed so as to contact skin of a user, and capable of wicking the sweat from the skin to the sensor along a micro-sized fluidic channel; and a bluetooth antenna on the flexible substrate and communicative with the sensor, and capable of communicating the element data wirelessly to an application capable of indicating to the user a propriety of the hydration of the user based upon the element data.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
A61B 10/00 - Instruments for taking body samples for diagnostic purposesOther methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. for vaccination diagnosis, sex determination or ovulation-period determinationThroat striking implements
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DOUBLE BACK DRILL VIA FOR LOW COST PCB mmWAVE PHASED ARRAY ANTENNAS
A mmWave antenna that has particular application to be used in a 5G radio. The antenna includes a RGB structure having a plurality of layers. The RGB structure includes a first via hole formed into the layers through one side of the RGB structure and filled with a first via and a second via hole formed into the layers through an opposite side of the RGB structure and filled with a second via, where the first and second vias are electrically coupled by an interconnect. Prepreg buildup layers are formed on the one side of the PCB structure and prepreg buildup layers are formed on the opposite side of the PCB structure. A beamforming IC is formed on the prepreg buildup layers on the one side of the PCB structure and an antenna radiating element is formed on the prepreg buildup layers on the opposite side of the PCB structure.
H01Q 3/34 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means
The disclosure provides an apparatus, system and method for a flexible heater suitable for embedding in a wearable. The flexible heater comprises a conformable substrate; a matched function ink set, printed onto at least one substantially planar face of the substrate to form at least a conductive layer capable of receiving current flow from at least one power source; a resistive layer electrically associated with the at least one conductive layer and comprising a plurality of heating elements capable of generating heat upon receipt of the current flow; and a dielectric layer capable of at least partially insulating the at least one resistive layer, wherein the matched ink set is matched to preclude detrimental interactions between the printed inks of each of the at least one conductive, resistive and dielectric layers, and to preclude detrimental interactions with the conformable substrate.
A41D 13/005 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with controlled internal environment with controlled temperature
H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
H05B 3/34 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs
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METHOD OF IMPROVED POWER INTEGRITY FOR MMWAVE PHASED ARRAY ANTENNAS USING MICROVIAS
A mmWave antenna that has particular application to be used in a 5G radio. The antenna includes a thick copper power layer, a first prepreg layer formed on one side of the thick power layer, a signal layer formed on a side of the first prepreg layer opposite to the thick power layer, a second prepreg layer formed on a side of the signal layer opposite to the first prepreg layer and a thin copper power layer formed on a side of second prepreg layer opposite to the signal layer. Microvias extend through the first prepreg layer that electrically couple the thick copper layer to the signal layer and microvias extend through the second prepreg layer that electrically couple the thin copper layer to the signal layer, where the number of microvias extending through the first prepreg layer is less than the number of microvias extending through the second prepreg layer.
H01Q 3/36 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters
A mmWave phased array antenna that has particular application to be used in a 5G radio. The antenna includes a PCB structure having a plurality of dielectric layers and conductive layers. A beamforming IC is formed on one side of the PCB structure and a patch antenna radiating element is formed at an opposite side of the PCB structure from the beamforming IC, where one of the dielectric layers is formed over the radiating element so that the radiating element is buried.
H01Q 3/34 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means
H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
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MODULAR HEAT MITIGATION SYSTEM WITH MMWAVE SUPPRESSION FOR ACTIVE ELECTRONICALLY STEERED ANTENNAS
A mmWave phased array antenna that has particular application to be used in a 5G radio. The antenna includes an enclosure and a RGB structure provided in the enclosure, where the RGB structure includes a plurality of layers having dielectric layers and conductive layers. The antenna also includes a plurality of radiating elements formed on one side of the RGB structure and a plurality of beamforming ICs formed on an opposite side of the RGB structure from the radiating elements, where gaps are defined between the beamforming ICs. A modular heatsink unit is removably coupled to the enclosure, and includes a heatsink, a plurality of pedestals thermally coupled thereto, where each pedestal is thermally coupled to one of the beamforming ICs, and a plurality of propagation suppressing elements, where a separate propagation suppressing clement is provided in each gap between the beamforming ICs.
An apparatus, system and method for dispensing underfill to components on a printed circuit board. The apparatus, system and method may include an underfill chamber having an input through which the printed circuit board is received; at least one dispensing robot capable of dispensing the underfill to the components; a lower heater suitable to substantially evenly heat at least half of or the entirety of an underside of the printed circuit board once the printed circuit board is within the underfill chamber; and an overhead heater capable of heating up to half of a topside of the printed circuit board once the printed circuit board is within the underfill chamber.
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
A mmWave phased array antenna that has particular application to be used in a 5G radio. The antenna includes a RGB structure having a plurality of prepreg buildup layers including microvias on one side and on an opposite side. A plurality of beamforming ICs are formed on the prepreg buildup layers on the one side of the RGB structure and a plurality of horn antenna radiating element are formed on the prepreg buildup layers on the opposite side of the RGB structure, where each of the horn antenna radiating elements includes a feed structure formed in one of the prepreg buildup layers and a horn aperture extending from the feed structure and formed in a metal layer.
H01Q 3/36 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase by electrical means with variable phase-shifters
Apparatus, system and method for heating fluid from a plurality of fluid sources. A heating chamber top portion includes a plurality of fluid inlet tubes configured to pass fluid from the plurality of fluid sources. A heating chamber may be coupled to the heating chamber top portion, the heating chamber collectively receives at least some of the fluid from the plurality of fluid sources. At least one heating element configured within the heating chamber heats the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources. An agitator mixes the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources in the heating chamber, wherein the agitator is configured to mix the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources by rotationally turning within the heating chamber.
A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
A61M 5/44 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for cooling or heating the devices or media
B01F 23/43 - Mixing liquids with liquidsEmulsifying using driven stirrers
B01F 27/114 - Helically shaped stirrers, i.e. stirrers comprising a helically shaped band or helically shaped band sections
B01F 27/72 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptaclesKneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with helices or sections of helices
An apparatus, system and method for providing a curved vacuum chuck capable of picking and placing a thin film substrate. The embodiments include: a chuck body; a chuck platen having a curvature along at least one axis thereof; at least two rotation points integral with the chuck body and running axially along and at opposing ends of the chuck platen; and a plurality of vacuum ports on a face of the chuck platen which are applied sequentially to the thin film substrate along the axis of curvature as the chuck platen is moved downward in relation to a horizontal axis through the chuck body and is rotated about the rotation points
B23B 31/30 - Chucks characterised by features relating primarily to remote control of the gripping means using fluid-pressure means in the chuck
H01L 21/677 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for conveying, e.g. between different work stations
H01L 21/683 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING FLAT PANELS AND FILM FRAMES
An apparatus, system and method for providing a flat element aligner. Included in the embodiments are: an aligner body; two opposing slides which are along at least first parallel axes to each other, each of which terminates in a side guide distally from a center point of the aligner body, and each of which slides along a slot in an upper portion of the aligner body; two opposing justifiers which are along at least second parallel axes to each other and which are perpendicular to the two opposing slides, each of which terminates in a roller distally from the center point of the aligner body, and each of which slides along a slot in the upper portion of the aligner body; and at least one drive within the aligner body and below the upper portion that synchronously and symmetrically moves at least the two opposing slides closer together and farther apart, and that synchronously and symmetrically moves at least the two opposing justifiers closer together and farther apart, such that the opposing side guides and opposing rollers.
H01L 21/68 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for positioning, orientation or alignment
G03B 27/58 - Baseboards, masking frames, or other holders for the sensitive material
H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components
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Apparatus, system, and method of using depth assessment for autonomous robot navigation
An apparatus, system and method of operating an autonomous mobile robot having a height of at least one meter. The robot body; at least two three-dimensional depth camera sensors affixed to the robot body proximate to the height, wherein the sensors are directed toward a floor surface and, in combination, comprise a substantially 360 degree field of view of the floor surface around the robot body; and a processing system for receiving pixel data within the field of view of the sensors; obtaining missing or erroneous pixels from the pixel data; comparing the missing or erroneous pixels to a template, wherein the template comprises at least an indication of ones of the missing or erroneous pixels indicative of the robot body and a shadow of the robot body; and outputting an indication of obstacles in or near the field of view based on the comparing.
G05D 1/249 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using signals provided by artificial sources external to the vehicle, e.g. navigation beacons from positioning sensors located off-board the vehicle, e.g. from cameras
G05D 1/628 - Obstacle avoidance following the obstacle profile, e.g. a wall or undulated terrain
G06T 7/593 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from stereo images
G05D 1/247 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using signals provided by artificial sources external to the vehicle, e.g. navigation beacons
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METHOD TO FORM COMPOSITE PARTICLES AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM
A composite powder useful for making thermoplastic polymer additive manufactured articles that may be electrostatic dissipative may be formed by shearing, in the substantial absence of compression, a thermoplastic polymer powder having a particle size and size distribution useful for powder additive manufacturing with sub-micrometer inorganic powders having desired properties (e.g., carbon black) at a temperature below the thermoplastic polymer's glass transition temperature to form the composite powder. The additive manufactured articles of the composite powders may have electrostatic dissipative properties even at low inorganic powder loadings.
An apparatus, system and method for an excess and obsoletion application and engine resident in a supply chain management system. Included are at least one rule set; at least one database of distinct customers, wherein the at least one database has relationally accessible in accordance with ones of the distinct customer entries in the at least one database at least the manufactured product for the distinct customer correspondent; a full parts and materials list correspondent to the manufacturing of the manufactured product; definitions from the contract for each of the manufactured products and each of the distinct customer regarding when ones of the parts and the materials become excess or obsolete; and a graphical user interface (GUI) suitable to provide access to details of at least the manufactured product, the full parts and materials list, and the definitions, such that a claim for excess or obsoletion may be made through the GUI.
A method of controlling the melt behavior of thermoplastic polymer particularly those that are typically amorphous by precipitating from a solvent in the presence of a submicron inorganic powder. The thermoplastic precipitated powder in the presence of the submicron inorganic powder may display a singular melt peak, whereas the same polymer precipitated in the absence of the submicron powder may display two or more distinct melt peaks.
An apparatus, system and method may include a coupler obeying an equation of a Doherty amplifier, comprising; an input port of a quarter wavelength transformer line having impedance Rl; an output port of the quarter wavelength transformer line having impedance R2, wherein the input port and the output port are ends of a main signal line for amplification; a coupling port for providing feedback having impedance R3; and a loaded, isolated port impedance, R4. The amplification obeys the Doherty equation, thereby defining R1 and R2, and R3 and R4 define the coupling, such that: R1/R2 = R3/R4. A length allocation of transformer lines that provide the coupling is one quarter wavelength, in order to provide a phase difference between impedances R3 and R4 of 90 degrees. Reflected coefficients are less than minus 20 dB, and directivity is at least 30 dB.
H01P 5/18 - Conjugate devices, i.e. devices having at least one port decoupled from one other port consisting of two coupled guides, e.g. directional couplers
H03F 1/56 - Modifications of input or output impedances, not otherwise provided for
H03F 3/21 - Power amplifiers, e.g. Class B amplifiers, Class C amplifiers with semiconductor devices only
H03F 3/213 - Power amplifiers, e.g. Class B amplifiers, Class C amplifiers with semiconductor devices only in integrated circuits
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A SINGLE DRIVER TWO POSITION GONIO STAGE
An apparatus for providing a two-stage system for manufacturing of glasses including an eye frame and two lenses, including a base stage including base slides; an upper sled stage including a platen for receiving the eye frame, at least one pivot pin and pin socket, and upper slides suitable to mate with the base slides to enable the upper slides to slide along the base slides to thereby impart lateral movement of the upper sled stage along the base stage; at least two stops along distal ends of the upper slides for ceasing lateral movement of the upper sled stage; and an air cylinder that imparts the lateral movement and which, upon continued application of air pressure at the cessation of the lateral movement, effects a pitching of the upper stage sled about the pivot pin until a pitch stop of one of the at least two stops is reached.
B23Q 3/04 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for mounting on a work-table, tool-slide, or analogous part adjustable in inclination
F16M 11/06 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting
B23Q 16/00 - Equipment for precise positioning of tool or work into particular locations not otherwise provided for
G12B 5/00 - Adjusting position or attitude, e.g. level, of instruments or other apparatus, or of parts thereofCompensating for the effects of tilting or acceleration, e.g. for optical apparatus
G01B 9/10 - Goniometers for measuring angles between surfaces
A constrained master controller unit system for use in an internet-of-things device that applies machine learning. The system includes at least a data ingester, a data processor operable alternately with the data ingester in a respective pause/go/pause/go and go/pause/go/pause matched sequence; and a header preview for incoming data, wherein parameters, including at least timing and data volume, for the matched sequence are automatically selected based on the header preview. The non-header data is not processed by the header preview, and is processed by the data processor only during one of its respected go matched sequence.
A functional test failure prediction (FTFP) engine. The engine includes: a plurality of inputs, capable of receiving at least: a product design; a manufacturing design for the product design; a plurality of specified functional parameters for the product design; bills of materials for the product design; and prior outcome feedback. Also included are: at least one algorithm for virtually applying a plurality of product-specific tests to the product design and the manufacturing design; a comparator capable of comparing an outcome of the algorithm to the specific functional parameters; at least one learning module capable of learning from at least the actual application of the product-specific tests; a feedback loop to provide at least the comparator outcome and the learning of the learning module back to the plurality of inputs as the prior outcome feedback; and a graphical user interface output capable of providing at least the outcome of the comparator.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
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AI ENHANCED, SELF CORRECTING AND CLOSED LOOP SMT MANUFACTURING SYSTEM
An AI enhanced self-correcting and closed loop SMT manufacturing system for fabricating PCBAs. The system includes a screen printer for depositing solder paste on solder pads on a RGB, an SRI sub-system for inspecting the solder paste deposited on the PCB to identify defects, a pick-and-place machine for placing circuit components on the solder paste, an AOI sub-system for inspecting the PCB after the circuit components are placed on the PCB, and a reflow soldering oven for bonding component leads both electrically and mechanically to the pads on the PCB. An AI/ML analysis engine is responsive to process data and variables from each of the screen printer, the SPI sub-system, the pick-and-place machine, the AOI sub-system and the reflow soldering oven and provides downstream feedback signals to each of the screen printer, the SPI sub-system, the pick-and-place machine, the AOI sub-system and the reflow soldering oven for self-correction purposes.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
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Apparatus, system, and method of providing a stabilizing drive system for a robotic vehicle
An apparatus, system and method capable of providing a stabilizing drive system for a robotic vehicle. The apparatus, system and method may include at least a robot body base; at least two drive wheels within the robot body base; a processing system having non-transitory computing code associated therewith which, when executed by the processing system, causes to be driven the at least two drive wheels; and a plurality of ball casters within the robot body base, wherein the ball caster are positioned relative to the robot base and to the at least two drive wheels so as to lower a center of gravity of the robot and provide stabilization of the driving.
An apparatus, system and method for a high current printed electronics cable assembly. The embodiments include; at least two flexible substrates; at least one conductive trace printed on at least one of a top face or a bottom face of each of the at least two flexible substrates; an insulator substantially covering the at least one conductive trace printed on each of the at least two flexible substrates, wherein an exposed end of the at least one conductive trace is uninsulated on at least one end of each of the at least two flexible substrates; a conductive foil placed over and electrically connected with the at least one conductive trace at the uninsulated exposed end; and a conductive element passing through the conductive foil to provide electrical connectivity to the at least one conductive trace on distinct ones of the at least two flexible substrates.
A compatibilizer composition and thermoplastic blends thereof having improved impact properties and tensile properties are described herein. The compatibilizer composition consists of a non-reactive component and a reactive component selected to improve miscibility of the matrix resin components, as well as improve the physical properties of the resulting thermoplastic blend. Further, a method of improving the physical properties of a thermoplastic blend is described.
C08G 63/02 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids or from polycarboxylic acids and polyhydroxy compounds
C08L 23/26 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bondCompositions of derivatives of such polymers modified by chemical after-treatment
C08L 27/02 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a halogenCompositions of derivatives of such polymers not modified by chemical after-treatment
C08L 87/00 - Compositions of unspecified macromolecular compounds, obtained otherwise than by polymerisation reactions only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
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Antenna backplane with reduced crosstalk and method for making same
An antenna backplane including a printed circuit board (PCB) having a first differential pair with a first conductor and a second conductor and a second differential pair with a third conductor and a fourth conductor. The first conductor is positioned a first distance from the second differential pair and the second conductor is positioned a second distance from the second differential pair of conductors, where the first distance is greater than the second distance. The third conductor is positioned the second distance from the first differential pair and the fourth conductor is positioned a third distance from the first differential pair, where the third distance is greater than the second distance. A phase-shifting series resonant circuit is coupled between the first conductor and the fourth conductor that provides approximately an odd-integer multiple of a 180 degree phase shift at a predetermined frequency.
A printed circuit board (PCB), such as an antenna backplane, including a first conductor and a second conductor forming a differential pair, a first junction and a second junction connected to the first conductor and the second conductor, respectively, and a first impedance matching stub and a second impedance matching stub connected to the first conductor and the second conductor, respectively. The differential pair has a first impedance, the first junction and the second junction have a second impedance, and the first impedance matching stub and the second impedance matching stub match the second impedance to the first impedance. The PCB may have a connector that has differential pins joined to the first and second junctions, and the first impedance matching stub and the second impedance matching stub match an impedance of the junctions, pins, and a connector to the first impedance.
An apparatus, system and method of cooling sensitive electronics in a heated environment. The apparatus, system and method include the sensitive electronics adjacent to a heating chamber, and within an electronics chamber; a flow separator axially extending through the electronics chamber; and an air intake that flows air external to the heating chamber and electronics chamber into the electronics chamber axially to the flow separator, such that the flow forms a thermal break zone adjacent the heating chamber on one side of the flow separator, and a cooling zone on an other side of the flow separator about the sensitive electronics.
A method for flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) simultaneous printing of a plurality of electrical devices. The method includes providing a flexible substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface and providing vias through the substrate for all of the plurality of electrical devices. The method also includes printing circuit elements for the plurality of devices on the top surface of the substrate using a conductive ink, and printing circuit elements for the plurality of devices on the bottom surface of the substrate using the conductive ink, where printing the circuit elements on the top and bottom surfaces of the substrate causes the ink to flow through the vias to provide an electrical connection between the circuit elements on the top and bottom surfaces.
H01F 41/04 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or assembling magnets, inductances or transformersApparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing materials characterised by their magnetic properties for manufacturing cores, coils or magnets for manufacturing coils
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
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Apparatus, system, and method of providing a ramped interconnect for semiconductor fabrication
The disclosure is and includes at least an apparatus, system and method for a ramped electrical interconnection for use in semiconductor fabrications. The apparatus, system and method includes at least a first semiconductor substrate having thereon a first electrical circuit comprising first electrical components; a second semiconductor substrate at least partially covering the first electrical circuit, and having thereon a second electrical circuit comprising second electrical components; a ramp formed through the second semiconductor substrate between at least one of the first electrical components and at least one of the second electrical components; and an additively manufactured conductive trace formed on the ramp to electrically connect the at least one first electrical component and the at least one second electrical component.
H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components
C23C 18/08 - Chemical coating by decomposition of either liquid compounds or solutions of the coating forming compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coatingContact plating by thermal decomposition characterised by the deposition of metallic material
H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
An apparatus, system and method for a compact box opener suitable for opening a compact box containing therein a reticle. The embodiments provide: a flowthrough deck; a plurality of location guides on the flowthrough deck suitable to mate with guides on a base of the compact box; a plurality of vacuum ports on the plurality of location guides capable of retaining the guides on the base; a lid opening arm having a suction cup at an end thereof, wherein the suction cup is capable of gripping a lid of the compact box and opening the lid by an actuation of the lid opening arm; rotary-actuated arms that are raised for initial actuation within the drawer above a rim of the compact box and which, when actuated, rotate jaws at an end of each of the rotary-actuated arms inward over the rim and downward to a height below a lower plane of the reticle; and at least one angular notch in each of the jaws suitable to grip a radiused edge of the reticle. Once the radiused edge of the reticle is gripped by the inward movement of the jaws, the jaws are raised while the reticle remains gripped until the reticle is at a second height fully above the rim.
B65B 43/26 - Opening or distending bagsOpening, erecting, or setting-up boxes, cartons, or carton blanks
B65B 57/00 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices
B65B 57/10 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of articles or materials to be packaged
G03F 1/66 - Containers specially adapted for masks, mask blanks or pelliclesPreparation thereof
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
H01L 21/673 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components using specially adapted carriers
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR A SECURITY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MODULE FOR A PAYMENT TERMINAL
Apparatuses, systems and methods of providing a security operations management (SOM) module for a payment system. Included are: a main board having primary processing components of the SOM module, and having a first security feature for impeding physical penetration of objects from to the primary processing components; a top board having at least a battery and secondary processing components of the SOM module on a presenting face to the first face for electrically connecting to the primary processing components, and having a second security feature; and an intermediate board providing a passthrough between the main and top boards to allow for the electrical connection of the primary processing components and the battery and the secondary processing components, and comprising a third security feature for impeding physical penetration into the passthrough.
Apparatuses, systems and methods of providing a security operations management (SOM) module for a payment system. Included are: a main board having primary processing components of the SOM module, and having a first security feature for impeding physical penetration of objects from to the primary processing components; a top board having at least a battery and secondary processing components of the SOM module on a presenting face to the first face for electrically connecting to the primary processing components, and having a second security feature; and an intermediate board providing a passthrough between the main and top boards to allow for the electrical connection of the primary processing components and the battery and the secondary processing components, and comprising a third security feature for impeding physical penetration into the passthrough.
An apparatus, system and method for wirelessly powering a device. The apparatus, system and method may include a primary coil housing that houses a primary coil; a secondary coil housed within the device and suitable for having power induced therein responsive to the primary coil; an isolator that at least partially mechanically and electrically isolates the primary coil from the secondary coil; and a plurality of paired feedback sensors respectively communicatively and physically associated with, and paired as between, the primary coil housing and the device, wherein the plurality of paired feedback sensors exchanges indications regarding performance of the secondary coil, and wherein performance of the primary coil is modified responsively to the indications.
H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
Apparatus, system and method for providing a digital device health platform for optimizing an offering of a product. Disclosed embodiments include: a plurality of supply chains, each of which contributes a different aspect of the product; a plurality of input modules; a digital device health engine that receives processed data from each of the input modules, and that processes the received processed data to generate a holistic digital twin of all aspects of the product corresponding to the plurality of the inputs, which includes the supply chain data from each of the plurality of supply chains, wherein the corresponding comprises at least a correlating to an optimized level of performance of the purpose, a comparing to a plurality of rules governing the performance of the purpose, and feedback from machine learning regarding anonymized prior similar iterations of other products similar to the product as reflected by the third party data.
G16H 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
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SENSOR-BASED IDENTITY AUTHENTICATION AND SAFETY PROTOCOL VALIDATION
A system, apparatus and method for sensing, for a requested activity by a requesting user, both an acceptability of a user identity and a validation of safety protocols are described herein. The embodiments include at least; at least one local sensor; a local microprocessor and associated memory capable of training and actuating the local sensor, the local sensor capable of sensing at least first characteristics of the user identity and second characteristics of the safety protocols; and a comparator for comparing the first characteristics to a first acceptable data profile and the second characteristics to a second acceptable data profile, and for outputting an affirmation of the requested activity only if both the first characteristics meet the first acceptable data profile, and the second characteristics meet the second acceptable data profile. The output of the affirmation actuates the requested activity solely for the requesting user.
B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
B60R 25/25 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry
B60R 25/30 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems
G06V 40/00 - Recognition of biometric, human-related or animal-related patterns in image or video data
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
An apparatus, system and method for a multilevel electrical vehicle (EV) motor drive circuit with an integrated battery charger. The apparatus, system and method may include a direct current (DC) battery for the EV connected in parallel with a capacitance; and a three level inverter circuit in parallel with the DC battery and connected in neutral point bisection with the capacitance, comprising: a high frequency low voltage pulse width modulation circuit; and a low frequency fundamental switching circuit at least partially in parallel with the high frequency low voltage pulse width modulation circuit. Additionally included may be motor windings connected in neutral point bisection with the low frequency fundamental switching circuit; and a power factor correction boost charging circuit connected to the three level inverter circuit, and connected to an alternating current grid.
B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RISK PROCESSING OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DATA
Apparatus, system and method for a predictive risk manager for managing a supply chain comprising a plurality of supply chain nodes. Included in a risk manager are: a managing central hub comprising a plurality of primary data regarding anonymized hardware and software product data from the plurality of supply chain nodes, and life cycle data for all parts employed at the plurality of supply chain nodes; an input to the managing central hub comprising current proprietary data regarding a product made at one of the plurality of supply chain nodes; a plurality of rules capable of recognizing a predictive non-competitive part related risk embedded in the proprietary data, the plurality of rules calculating a recommended redesign to address the predictive non-competitive part related risk before it arises; and an output from the managing central hub to a graphical user interface, wherein the non-competitive part related risk and the recommended redesign are presented on the graphical user interface.
An apparatus, system and method for a substrate flipper capable of accommodating substrates of varying sizes. The apparatus, system and method may include a base housing providing a rotating feature extending outwardly from the base housing, and including a belt driver; a flipping paddle rotatably associated with the outwardly extending portion of the rotating feature; at least two clamp rails movably resident within slots atop the flipping paddle, each of the at least two clamp rails being associated with a belt driven by the belt driver; and a pair of clamps atop each of the at least two clamp rails, wherein each pair of clamps is opposable to the other pair of clamps, each clamp comprising a lower wedge having therein a spring loaded cam, and an upper wedge against which the spring loaded cam presses an edge of the accommodated substrate upon retention-driving of the belt.
H01L 21/687 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping using mechanical means, e.g. chucks, clamps or pinches
H01L 21/677 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for conveying, e.g. between different work stations
B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
H01L 21/683 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping
A container feeding device includes a casing and first and second latch members. The casing defines a lower retaining space for receiving a plurality of containers that are stacked on one another. The first latch member is operable to enter the lower retaining space for supporting a bottommost container, or leave the lower retaining space to release the bottommost container. The second latch member enters the lower retaining space to support a second bottommost container when the bottommost container is released by the first latch member.
A tool set includes a tool holder, a tool and a tool rack. The tool has a groove unit. The tool holder has a latch unit that engages the groove unit. The tool rack includes a rack body and a blocking member. When the tool holder is moved away from the rack body after the tool is moved into the rack body by the tool holder and after the blocking member moves to a blocking position, the tool is blocked by the blocking member so that the latch unit is separated from the groove unit and that the tool holder is separated from the tool.
Polycaprolactone (PCL) and polylactic acid (PLA) are blended to form composition where the polylactic acid is a continuous matrix and the polycaprolactone is present as separate individual domains within the polylactic acid. The blends have a distortion temperature that exceeds the neat PLA distortion temperature even though the PCL has a melt temperature (~ 60 °C) at or near the neat PLA distortion temperature. The compositions may be useful for plastic articles that are compostable at ambient conditions such as those seen in landfills and backyard composters.
An additive manufactured article is comprised of a plurality of layers adhered together, wherein the additive manufactured article is comprised of a grafted aliphatic polyketone.
An apparatus, system and method for a multilevel electrical vehicle (EV) motor drive circuit with an integrated battery charger. The apparatus, system and method may include a direct current (DC) battery for the EV connected in parallel with a capacitance; and a three level inverter circuit in parallel with the DC battery and connected in neutral point bisection with the capacitance, comprising: a high frequency low voltage pulse width modulation circuit; and a low frequency fundamental switching circuit at least partially in parallel with the high frequency low voltage pulse width modulation circuit. Additionally included may be motor windings connected in neutral point bisection with the low frequency fundamental switching circuit; and a power factor correction boost charging circuit connected to the three level inverter circuit, and connected to an alternating current grid.
B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
A bullet (ammunition projectile) comprising a branched condensation polymer and a filler, wherein the filler is present in an amount from about 10% to 65% by volume of the branched condensation polymer and filler is described. The bullet may be made by heating a mixture comprised of a branched condensation polymer and a filler comprised of a first and second filler having differing densities and differing particle size distribution to form a molten mixture and injecting the molten mixture into a mold to form the ammunition projectile allowing for the tailoring of the characteristics of the bullet for differing applications.
F42B 12/74 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the material of the core or solid body
F42B 33/00 - Manufacture of ammunitionDismantling of ammunitionApparatus therefor
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A FFF PRINTING NOZZLE
An apparatus, system and method for providing a nozzle having refined print control and enhanced printing speed by providing, on the inside or outside or on an interstitial substrate layer, of any metallic or non-metallic nozzle of a non-conductive surface suitable to support sensors relevant to the FFF process. Heat, force, flow, strain, stress, extrusion force, and like sensors may be provided on the inside or the outside of any nozzle, or on an interstitial substrate layer on the inside or outside of any nozzle. The sensors may be provided about the center access through the nozzle, longitudinally along the center access of the nozzle, or at any of various points along the nozzle, wherein the placement or shape of such sensors may vary in accordance with the type of sensing to be performed by the subject sensor.
B29C 64/118 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using filamentary material being melted, e.g. fused deposition modelling [FDM]
A bond pad connector to be disposed on a stretchable substrate and adapted to secure an electronic component thereon. The bond pad connector includes two spaced apart bond pads that are adapted to be disposed on the stretchable substrate to face each other. Each of the two bond pads is adapted to be connected to a respective conductive trace and includes: a stress relieve component that is adapted to be connected to the conductive trace, the stress relieve component being formed with a central hole; and an extension component extending from the stress relieve component and opposite to the conductive trace. The electronic component is secured onto the bond pad connector by attaching the electronic component to, for each of the bond pads, at least a part of the extension component.
A mounting frame for being mounted with either one of first and second screwdrivers, includes a main frame, a mounting seat, and first and second mounting plates. The mounting seat has a plate attachment hole set. The first mounting plate has a first seat attachment hole set operable to be connected to the plate attachment hole set, and a first driver attachment hole set for the first screwdriver to be attached thereto. The second mounting plate has a second seat attachment hole set operable to be connected to the plate attachment hole set, and a second driver attachment hole set for the second screwdriver to be attached thereto.
A flexible composite substrate for a wearable antenna includes a fabric sheet and a single-layer dielectric film immersed into the fabric sheet. The single-layer dielectric film includes a dielectric resin matrix and a low dielectric loss material which is mixed with the dielectric resin matrix and which serves as a wireless functional dielectric interface material.
An amorphous polycarbonate is crystallized by contacting the amorphous polycarbonate with a cyclic terpene to form a semi-crystalline polycarbonate. The semi-crystalline polycarbonate may be blending with another thermoplastic polymer such as a styrenic polymer and a polyester. The semi-crystalline polycarbonate may have a trace or detectable amount of the cyclic terpene. The cyclic terpene may a naturally occurring such as a monoterpene (e.g., D-limonene). The cyclic terpene in addition to inducing crystallization may impart desired coloration.
Additive manufacturing condensation polymer powders may be made by emulsifying condensation monomers, intermediates of the monomers such as oligomers or salts in a high temperature oil, heating the emulsion to a polymerization temperature at a temperature above the melting temperature of the polymer to polymerize and realize particles having the shape of the emulsified droplets upon cooling after polymerization.
B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
C08G 69/26 - Polyamides derived from amino carboxylic acids or from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids derived from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids
The disclosed exemplary apparatuses, systems and methods provide a three-dimensional foam molding, produced via a layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process in which regions of respective layers of pulverant are selectively melted via introduction of electromagnetic energy. These apparatuses, systems and methods may include layers of the pulverant comprising at least thermoplastic polyurethane polymer (TPU) coated upon a base particle, wherein the TPU is coated via one of spray drying and a fluidized vessel.
An apparatus, system and method of for certifying a sensor that at least partially navigates an autonomous mobile robot. The apparatus may include at least a robot body; at least one light source resident on the robot body proximate to the sensing camera such that the at least one light source is capable of at least partially irradiating a field of view (FoV) of the sensing camera, wherein the at least one light source has characteristics substantially mated to the sensing camera; and at least one processing system that provides the at least partial navigation. The at least one processing system may execute the steps of: actuating the at least one light source at a predetermined time and for a predetermined duration; monitoring data from the sensing camera for confirmation of the actuating; calculating at least one of the latency, throughput, and reactivity of the sensing camera based on the monitoring; and at least partially navigating based on the calculating.
A rework patch for an electronic circuit includes a flexible patch body and at least two patch traces. The electronic circuit includes a substrate, at least two board traces formed on the substrate, and at least one defect portion within at least one of the board traces. The patch body is attached to the substrate to partially cover each of the board traces and to cover the defect portion. The patch traces are formed on the patch body. A pattern of the patch traces corresponds to a pattern of a portion of the board traces covered by the patch body.
H05K 3/22 - Secondary treatment of printed circuits
H05K 3/30 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor
H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
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PROCESS OF MAKING NYLON 5 FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTING
A nylon 5 powder suitable for three-dimensional printing is provided. The process includes adding nylon 5 and ethanol to a container; wherein an amount of ethanol is about two to five times an amount by weight of the nylon 5; raising a temperature in the container to between about 130 degrees Celsius and about 150 degrees Celsius; forming a solution of nylon 5 in the ethanol; cooling the solution to a precipitation temperature of the nylon 5 to between about 100 degrees Celsius and about 125 degrees Celsius; agitating the solution; precipitating the nylon 5 in powder form from the solution; and removing the nylon 5 powder from the container.
