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20130076176 | STATOR TERMINAL BLOCK FOR A MULTI-PHASE ELECTRIC MACHINE - A stator terminal block including a body member, a plurality of terminal elements provided on the body member, a plurality of stator winding receiving elements provided on the body member and one or more connector members are provided at the body member. The one or more connector members electrically interconnect select ones of the plurality of stator winding receiving elements. A plurality of connector elements is provided at the body member. The plurality of connector elements electrically interconnect select ones of the one or more connector members with select ones of the plurality of terminal elements. | 03-28-2013 |
20130088102 | ELECTRIC MACHINE MODULE - Embodiments of the invention provide an electric machine module including an electric machine positioned with a housing. The brushless electric machine includes a center axis of rotation and a support member coupled to the housing. The module also includes a cooling system, which includes an inlet disposed through a portion of the housing, a first channel positioned within the support member that fluidly connects a second channel with the inlet. The housing also includes a drain aperture and a drain guide disposed substantially adjacent to the drain aperture. | 04-11-2013 |
20130088205 | VOLTAGE REGULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention provide an electric machine module including a housing. The module can include an electric machine positioned within the housing. The electric machine can include a field coil and a stator assembly. The module can include a rectifier assembly coupled to the housing and electrically connect to the stator assembly. The rectifier assembly can include at least one output post. A voltage regulator is coupled to the housing and includes at least one field post and a sense post. The voltage regulator is electrically connected to the rectifier assembly. The module can include a remote sense terminal coupled to the housing. A sense switch circuit is electrically coupled to at least the remote sense terminal, the sense post, and the at least one output post. | 04-11-2013 |
20130207492 | ELECTRIC MACHINE MODULE COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention provide an electric machine module including a housing. The housing can include a machine cavity. In some embodiments, an electric machine can be at least partially positioned within the machine cavity and can include a stator assembly. The stator assembly includes a stator core with slots. In some embodiments, conductors can be positioned in the slots. The conductors include a turn portion extending between leg portions. The leg portions include an angled portion and a connection portion. The conductors are disposed within the plurality of slots so that the angled and connection portions extend from the stator core at a first axial side. At least one insulation member can be disposed over at least some of the leg portions so that the connection portions are at least partially uncovered. | 08-15-2013 |
20140265710 | COIL ARRANGEMENT WITH INTERMEDIARY WIRE TIE-OFF - A coil arrangement for an electric machine comprises a spool including a hub, a first wall positioned on a first side of the hub, and a second wall positioned on a second side of the hub. A length of wire is wound on the hub to form a coil positioned between the first wall and the second wall of the spool. The coil includes a plurality of winding layers including an inner winding layer, an outer winding layer, and at least one intermediate winding layer between the inner winding layer and the outer winding layer. A projection is connected to the spool. The projection includes a first end directly connected to the spool and a second end opposite the first end, the second end is positioned between the first wall and the second wall of the spool. The outer winding layer engages the second end of the projection. | 09-18-2014 |
20150028716 | INSULATION COMPONENT FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - An electric machine includes a core with a plurality of teeth that extends between end faces of the core. Slots are defined in the core between adjacent teeth of the plurality of teeth. The slots each have a radial opening formed between end portions of the adjacent teeth. An insulation sheet is positioned on the core to obstruct the radial openings to the slots. The insulation has at least two spaced circumferential members that respectively overlap the end faces of the core. The insulation sheet also has a plurality of spaced axial members connected to the circumferential members. The axial members are positioned within the slots to obstruct the radial openings to the slots. | 01-29-2015 |
20150069883 | COMPONENT FOR AN FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE - An electric machine component includes a rotor assembly having a body provided with a number of pole members and a central hub. The body includes at least one mounting member projecting radially outwardly of the central hub. A fan member is mounted to the rotor. The fan member includes a hub portion and a number of fan blades projecting radially outwardly from the hub portion. The fan member includes at least one mounting element extending radially outwardly of the hub portion. The at least one mounting element is configured and disposed to engage with the at least one mounting member to radially and axially constrain the fan member to the rotor. | 03-12-2015 |
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20080276998 | Water Manifold System And Method - A system for distributing water within a building operates to distribute water from a pressurized water supply source to devices that receive water, such as faucets, toilets, showers, sprinklers, and hot water heating devices. The system includes at least one manifold which may be of unitary molded plastic construction and comprised of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC). The manifold includes an entry port and a plurality of outlet ports which are also referred to as sockets. The sockets are configured to receive fitting inserts of various types that include water line connectors. The sockets are also configured to accept standard plastic water conduits therein in cemented relation. The water line connectors may include metallic connectors such as barbed fittings, which can be used to connect the manifold and crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) pipe in nonthreaded relation. Manifolds may be connected together to provide suitable distribution arrangements. | 11-13-2008 |
20090159134 | Water Manifold System And Method - A system for distributing water within a building operates to distribute water from a pressurized water supply source to devices that receive water, such as faucets, toilets, showers, sprinklers, and hot water heating devices. The system includes at least one manifold which may be of unitary molded plastic construction and comprised of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC). The manifold includes an entry port and a plurality of outlet ports which are also referred to as sockets. The sockets are configured to receive fitting inserts of various types that include water line connectors. The sockets are also configured to accept standard plastic water conduits therein in cemented relation. The water line connectors may include metallic connectors such as barbed fittings, which can be used to connect the manifold and crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) pipe in nonthreaded relation. Manifolds may be connected together to provide suitable distribution arrangements. | 06-25-2009 |
20150118428 | SELF LUBRICATED CPVC RESIN WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES - The disclosed technology relates to a compound suitable for preparing articles, such as pipe, with good physical properties, such as impact strength, and resistance to environmental stress cracking (ESC). In particular, the technology relates to a vinyl chloride copolymer resin, such as chlorinated polyvinyl chloride or polyvinyl chloride, herein collectively referred to as CPVC that maintains suitable processability at molecular weights above which other vinyl chloride polymer resins will not flow. Furthermore, the invention relates to vinyl chloride copolymer compounds containing the vinyl chloride polymer resin, and articles made from such compounds, which compounds meet 23447 cell classifications under ASTM D1784. | 04-30-2015 |
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20100248215 | SAMPLE PREPARATION CONTAINER AND METHOD - A system and method for preparing and delivering samples for analyte testing. The system can include a sample preparation system and a sample delivery system coupled to the sample preparation system. The sample preparation system can include a deformable self-supporting receptacle comprising a reservoir adapted to contain a liquid composition comprising a source and a diluent. The sample delivery system can include a valve positioned in fluid communication with the reservoir and adapted to control the removal of a sample from the sample preparation system. The method can include applying pressure to the deformable self-supporting receptacle to remove a sample from the sample preparation system via the sample delivery system. | 09-30-2010 |
20100248216 | SAMPLE PREPARATION CONTAINER AND METHOD - A system and method for preparing and analyzing samples. The system can include a sample preparation system and a sample detection system coupled to the sample preparation system. The sample preparation system can include a deformable self-supporting receptacle comprising a reservoir adapted to contain a liquid composition comprising a source and a diluent. The sample detection system can be positioned in fluid communication with the reservoir, and can be adapted to analyze a sample of the liquid composition for an analyte of interest. The system can further include a fluid path defined at least partially by the reservoir and the sample detection system. The method can include applying pressure to the deformable self-supporting receptacle to move a sample of the liquid composition in the fluid path to the sample detection system, and analyzing the sample for the analyte of interest with the sample detection system. | 09-30-2010 |
20100255484 | SAMPLE PREPARATION CONTAINER AND METHOD - A system and method for preparing and collecting samples for analyte testing. The system can include a sample preparation system and a sample collection system coupled to the sample preparation system. The sample preparation system can include at least one of a deformable self-supporting receptacle comprising a reservoir and a freestanding receptacle comprising a reservoir. The reservoir can be adapted to contain a liquid composition. The sample collection system can be positioned in fluid communication with a reservoir of the sample preparation system, and can be adapted to capture an analyte of interest. The method can include providing a fluid path defined at least partially by the sample preparation system and the sample collection system, positioning the liquid composition in a reservoir of the sample preparation system, and moving at least a portion of the liquid composition in the fluid path to the sample collection system. | 10-07-2010 |
20110143334 | MICROBIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF FLUID SAMPLE ANALYSIS - Methods and systems for detecting the presence of a target microorganism in a liquid sample are provided. Methods comprise the steps of passing the liquid sample through a surface filter, placing the surface filter into contact with a culture device, incubating the culture device for a period of time and detecting the presence of a target microorganism. Methods may be used with an automated detection system. | 06-16-2011 |
20120028297 | ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING ARTICLES AND METHODS - The present invention refers to articles for collecting samples from a surface, articles for microbiological analyses of said samples, and methods of use of said articles. The articles include sample collectors, sample housings with optional barrier layers, and sample-ready reagent strips comprising hydrophilic agents to grow and detect microorganisms. The disclosure includes methods to collect, detect, and quantify microorganisms in a surface sample. | 02-02-2012 |
20130149738 | MICROBIAL DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHODS - The disclosure provides culture devices and methods for a microorganism in a sample. The devices include a base member, a cover sheet, an adhesive layer coupled to the base member or the cover sheet, and a cold water-soluble gelling agent disposed on the base member; wherein the devices are substantially optically transmissive when the gelling agent is hydrated with a clear liquid. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating microorganisms. The methods further provide for detecting a microorganism by detecting the presence or size of an abiogenic gas bubble ( | 06-13-2013 |
20140346113 | BIOSEPARATION COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - A composition for use in bioseparation. The composition includes a plurality of hollow particles having a siliceous surface. The composition further includes a surface-modifying agent bonded to the hollow particles. The surface-modifying agent includes a binding segment and a reactive segment. The binding segment includes a silyl group and the reactive segment includes a reactive nitrogen group. | 11-27-2014 |
20140370585 | ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING ARTICLES AND METHODS - The present invention refers to articles for collecting samples from a surface, articles for microbiological analyses of said samples, and methods of use of said articles. The articles include sample collectors, sample housings with optional barrier layers, and sample-ready reagent strips comprising hydrophilic agents to grow and detect microorganisms. The disclosure includes methods to collect, detect, and quantify microorganisms in a surface sample. | 12-18-2014 |
20150329894 | MICROBIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF FLUID SAMPLE ANALYSIS - Methods and systems for detecting the presence of a target microorganism in a liquid sample are provided. Methods comprise the steps of passing the liquid sample through a surface filter, placing the surface filter into contact with a culture device, incubating the culture device for a period of time and detecting the presence of a target microorganism. Methods may be used with an automated detection system. | 11-19-2015 |
20150344931 | MICROBIAL DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHODS - The disclosure provides culture devices and methods for a microorganism in a sample. The devices include a base member, a cover sheet, an adhesive layer coupled to the base member or the cover sheet, and a cold water-soluble gelling agent disposed on the base member; wherein the devices are substantially optically transmissive when the gelling agent is hydrated with a clear liquid. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating microorganisms. The methods further provide for detecting a microorganism by detecting the presence or size of an abiogenic gas bubble in a culture device. | 12-03-2015 |
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20090014670 | OPTICAL CAVITY SYSTEM HAVING AN ORTHOGONAL INPUT - An optical system having a closed loop light path with a source for providing light in a direction parallel to the normal of an input to the light path. The light may be provided via a diffracting mechanism to the input. The system may be a cavity ring-down sensor or some other optical device. The light path may be formed in a laser gyroscope type cavity. A light source may have a beam aligned to a spot, indicator or mark near the input of the cavity. The location of the spot, indicator or mark may be determined in accordance with parameters of the diffracting mechanism and/or cavity. A fixture for holding the light source may be secured so that placement of the source in the fixture will automatically result in an aligned light source. Then the diffracting mechanism may be inserted to further complete fabrication of the optical system. | 01-15-2009 |
20090020271 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT USING VAPOR CHAMBER - An apparatus includes a plurality of islands each carrying multiple cantilevers. The apparatus also includes a fluidic network having a plurality of channels separating the islands. The channels are configured to provide fluid to the islands, and the fluid at least partially fills spaces between the cantilevers and the islands. Heat from the islands vaporizes the fluid filling the spaces between the cantilevers and the islands to transfer the heat away from the islands while driving the cantilevers into oscillation. The apparatus may also include a casing configured to surround the islands and the fluidic network to create a vapor chamber, where the vapor chamber is configured to retain the vaporized fluid. The islands and the fluidic network could be formed in a single substrate, or the islands could be separate and attached together by a binder located within the channels of the fluidic network. | 01-22-2009 |
20100101301 | GAS PULSE GENERATOR FOR BASELINE DRIFT CORRECTION AND RELATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method includes acquiring a chemical sample and modulating the chemical sample at a frequency greater than a drift frequency of a sensor. The method also includes determining at least one of a presence and a concentration of the analyte within the modulated chemical sample using the sensor. Modulating the chemical sample could include alternately absorbing at least some of the analyte into a sorbent material and releasing at least some of the analyte from the sorbent material. Modulating the chemical sample could also include heating the sorbent material, absorbing part of the analyte into the sorbent material, and passing a remaining portion of the analyte into the sensor. Modulating the chemical sample could further include stopping the heating of the sorbent material, releasing the part of the analyte from the sorbent material, and passing the sample with the released part of the analyte into the sensor. | 04-29-2010 |
20100313953 | NANO-STRUCTURED SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a first electrode and an array of ordered electron conductive nanostructure films electrically coupled to and supported by the first electrode. A plurality of quantum dot absorbers are attached to the electrically conductive nanostructure films. A hole conducting material is diffused between the electron conductive nanostructure films, and a second electrode is electrically coupled to the hole conducting material. | 12-16-2010 |
20110030925 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT USING VAPOR CHAMBER - An apparatus includes a plurality of islands each carrying multiple cantilevers. The apparatus also includes a fluidic network having a plurality of channels separating the islands. The channels are configured to provide fluid to the islands, and the fluid at least partially fills spaces between the cantilevers and the islands. Heat from the islands vaporizes the fluid filling the spaces between the cantilevers and the islands to transfer the heat away from the islands while driving the cantilevers into oscillation. The apparatus may also include a casing configured to surround the islands and the fluidic network to create a vapor chamber, where the vapor chamber is configured to retain the vaporized fluid. The islands and the fluidic network could be formed in a single substrate, or the islands could be separate and attached together by a binder located within the channels of the fluidic network. | 02-10-2011 |
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20100108558 | FROZEN, LIGHTWEIGHT CURABLE SEALANT - A uniformly premixed sealant is extruded into a packaging form and allowed to pressure equilibrate prior to freezing. Upon warming the sealant begins to cure. The storage of the preformed sealant formulation under cold conditions arrests the activity of cure catalysts and accelerators mixed therethrough. The sealant is readily extruded into a preform shape containing a lightweight filler. A release film is provided to avoid contact with the sealant preformed in a shape during application to a substrate. | 05-06-2010 |
20140065339 | FROZEN, LIGHTWEIGHT CURABLE SEALANT - A uniformly premixed sealant is extruded into a packaging form and allowed to pressure equilibrate prior to freezing. Upon warming the sealant begins to cure. The storage of the preformed sealant formulation under cold conditions arrests the activity of cure catalysts and accelerators mixed therethrough. The sealant is readily extruded into a preform shape containing a lightweight filler. A release film is provided to avoid contact with the sealant preformed in a shape during application to a substrate. | 03-06-2014 |
20150065600 | POLYTHIOETHER SEALANTS - Compositions are provided that are radiation curable to polythioether polymers, which in some embodiments may be useful as sealants. In some embodiments, the composition comprises: a) at least one dithiol monomer; b) at least one diene monomer; c) at least one multifunctional monomer having at least three ethenyl groups; and d) at least one photoinitiator. In some embodiments, the composition comprises: f) at least one dithiol monomer; g) at least one diene monomer; h) at least one multifunctional monomer having at least three thiol groups; and i) at least one photoinitiator. In some embodiments, the composition comprises: k) at least one thiol terminated polythioether polymer; l) at least one multifunctional monomer having at least three ethenyl groups; and m) at least one photoinitiator. | 03-05-2015 |
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20100000917 | SEWAGE EFFLUENT DISTRIBUTION MEANS - A septic system can include an improved and more reliable apparatus for distributing effluent uniformly to a plurality of portions or fingers of a drain field. In such apparatus, an effluent container, or collection tank, is connected with the outlet of a septic tank, and an effluent-operated valve controls effluent flow from an outlet of the effluent container, or collection tank, to an effluent distribution tank which is connected to a plurality of portions, or fingers, of a sewage drain field to uniformly distribute the effluent from the septic tank to the drain field. | 01-07-2010 |
20120132295 | SEWAGE EFFLUENT DISTRIBUTION MEANS - A septic system can include an improved and more reliable apparatus for distributing effluent uniformly to a plurality of portions or fingers of a drain field. In such apparatus, an effluent container, or collection tank, is connected with the outlet of a septic tank, and an effluent-operated valve controls effluent flow from an outlet of the effluent container, or collection tank, to an effluent distribution tank which is connected to a plurality of portions, or fingers, of a sewage drain field to uniformly distribute the effluent from the septic tank to the drain field. | 05-31-2012 |
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20090088599 | Method of accessing a bladder and associated apparatus therefor - A bladder access apparatus and method of provided access into a bladder through a abdominal wall therewith is provided. The apparatus has an annular body extending between opposite ends with a through passage extending between the ends. A tubular sheath is attached to one end of the body in coaxial alignment with the through passage. The sheath is expandable from a first diameter to an enlarged second diameter. The apparatus has an elongate stylet with a rod sized for receipt in the sheath. The rod has a length greater than the tubular sheath and a diameter substantially the same as the first diameter of the sheath. The apparatus includes a rigid, tubular body having an outer diameter corresponding substantially to the second diameter of the sheath and a rigid, cylindrical member sized for sliding receipt in the tubular body. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088786 | Method of Performing a Suprapubic Transurethral Cystostomy and Associated Procedures and Apparatus Therefor - A suprapubic transurethral cystotomy apparatus and method of forming a surgical opening therewith. The apparatus includes an elongate tubular body including a proximal portion and a distal portion inclined relative to one another. The distal portion extends along an axis to an end configured for receipt through a urethra. An elongate arm has a first end operably attached to the proximal portion of the tubular body and a second end providing an indicator establishing an axis aligned coaxially with the axis of the distal portion. A surgical opening is formed with a cutting member being extended along the axis of the indicator. | 04-02-2009 |
20100298857 | Apparatus and Method for Performing Cystotomy Procedures - A cystotomy apparatus includes a sound from which an advancement device having a cutting tip creates a surgical pathway from the bladder through abdominal tissue to the external abdomen along a predetermined path. The cutting tip is captured and removed from the advancement device in a capture cup located in the predetermined path by an alignment structure. The cutting tip is removed from the advancement device while within the capture cup, to allow a dilator, cannula or catheter to be drawn through the surgical pathway into the bladder. | 11-25-2010 |
20120109175 | Method of Performing a Suprapubic Transurethral Cystostomy - A suprapubic transurethral cystotomy apparatus and method of forming a surgical opening therewith. The apparatus includes an elongate tubular body including a proximal portion and a distal portion inclined relative to one another. The distal portion extends along an axis to an end configured for receipt through a urethra. An elongate arm has a first end operably attached to the proximal portion of the tubular body and a second end providing an indicator establishing an axis aligned coaxially with the axis of the distal portion. A surgical opening is formed with a cutting member being extended along the axis of the indicator. | 05-03-2012 |
20130123834 | DILATOR APPARATUS - A cystotomy apparatus includes a sound from which an advancement device having a cutting tip creates a surgical pathway from the bladder through abdominal tissue to the external abdomen along a predetermined path. The cutting tip is captured and removed from the advancement device in a capture cup located in the predetermined path by an alignment structure. The cutting tip is removed from the advancement device while within the capture cup, to allow a dilator, cannula or catheter to be drawn through the surgical pathway into the bladder. | 05-16-2013 |
20140276532 | Method and Apparatus for Placing a Cannula in a Bladder - A cannula is placed in an enlarged opening through a bladder wall and an abdominal wall by applying pulling tension to a placement guide extending through a small pathway to hold an inflated placement balloon in sealing contact with the bladder wall. The seal confines distension fluid in the bladder to establish sufficient reactive resistance to enlarge the opening through the bladder wall with blunt force dilation from an obturator. | 09-18-2014 |