Abstract:
A novel carpet tile is provided with a roller applied polyurethane adhesive layer at a rate of less than 45 ounces per square yard, resulting in a lightweight backing with exceptional dimensional stability.
Abstract:
Printed circuit boards have circuit layers with one or more copper filled through-holes and methods of manufacturing the same. An aspect of an embodiment of the present invention enhances thermal characteristics of filled through-holes of printed circuit boards to provide extra reliability to the printed circuit boards. In one embodiment, a printed circuit broad has a plurality of through-holes to connect copper patterns on different layers of the printed circuits broad. Here, at least one of the through-holes is copper plated closed at both ends with at least 70% volume of the through-hole plated with copper to, e.g., enhance thermal characteristics of the through-hole, thereby providing extra reliability to the printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the printed circuit board includes a surface conductor (or cap) that is directly plated over the copper filled barrel plated through-hole.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention secure docking stations, notebook computers and removable devices. In one embodiment, a docking station is provided. The docking station includes a base unit for engaging a computer and a lock including a lock mechanism, a key receptacle exposed in an opening on a side of the base unit, and a t-bar extending from the lock mechanism. The docking station also includes an ejection mechanism on the base unit, a lever arm having a first surface for engaging the t-bar of the lock, the lever arm rotating when the t-bar moves between a locked position and an unlocked position, and a sliding member, responsive to movement of the lever arm, that slides into a position to interfere with the ejection mechanism when the lock is in a locked position such that the ejection mechanism is disabled from releasing the computer from the base unit.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention secure docking stations, notebook computers and removable devices. In one embodiment, a docking station is provided. The docking station includes a base unit for engaging a computer and a lock including a lock mechanism, a key receptacle exposed in an opening on a side of the base unit, and a t-bar extending from the lock mechanism. The docking station also includes an ejection mechanism on the base unit, a lever arm having a first surface for engaging the t-bar of the lock, the lever arm rotating when the t-bar moves between a locked position and an unlocked position, and a sliding member, responsive to movement of the lever arm, that slides into a position to interfere with the ejection mechanism when the lock is in a locked position such that the ejection mechanism is disabled from releasing the computer from the base unit.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for making a foamed polyurethane cushion. The cushion may be a separate cushion for carpeting or other fabric, or may be bonded to carpeting. Components for forming a foamed polyurethane are cooled, and dispensed into a puddle on a moving sheet. The puddle is leveled by an air knife into a uniform coating; then, the moving sheet is passed around a roller and placed coated side down against a fabric. The resulting sandwich is held, and moved across a steam box. The steam causes the components to react and form a blown polyurethane. After the blowing is complete and before the foam is cured beyond its plastic state, the thickness of the foam is adjusted by pressing with a roller. The sheet, which is a thermoplastic, is heated to cause the sheet to blend into the completed foam.
Abstract:
Printed circuit boards have circuit layers with one or more copper filled through-holes and methods of manufacturing the same. An aspect of an embodiment of the present invention enhances thermal characteristics of filled through-holes of printed circuit boards to provide extra reliability to the printed circuit boards. In one embodiment, a printed circuit broad has a plurality of through-holes to connect copper patterns on different layers of the printed circuits broad. Here, at least one of the through-holes is copper plated closed at both ends with at least 70% volume of the through-hole plated with copper to, e.g., enhance thermal characteristics of the through-hole, thereby providing extra reliability to the printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the printed circuit board includes a surface conductor (or cap) that is directly plated over the copper filled barrel plated through-hole.
Abstract:
A portable computing device antenna identification system comprises an antenna configured to be disposed in the portable computing device, the antenna having a sensor connector uniquely configured to transmit a signal indicative of an identity of the antenna.
Abstract:
One exemplary docking station has a surface for receiving a portable computer, with a wall and a latch projecting from the receiving surface. The latch is movable towards and away from the wall, is resiliently biased towards the wall, and has an overhang that can engage a striker plate of a portable computer when the latch is moved towards the wall, so that the overhang restrains the striker plate against movement away from the receiving surface. The overhang can release the striker plate when the latch is moved away from the wall. A release actuator operable by a user engages the latch so that operation of the release actuator causes the latch to move away from the wall.
Abstract:
An infant mattress assembly includes a box spring that is positionable on a bed frame for supporting the box spring above a floor. A mattress is attached to the box spring and an air chamber is integrated within the mattress. A plurality of vibration units is each attached to the mattress thereby facilitating the plurality of vibration units to vibrate air within the air chamber to soothe the child sleeping on the mattress. A heating element is integrated into the mattress for heating the mattress when the heating element is turned on to warm the child. A control unit is integrated into the box spring and the control unit is in remote communication with a personal electronic device thereby facilitating the personal electronic device to remotely control the vibration and the heating element.
Abstract:
A novel carpet tile is provided with a polyurethane adhesive layer resulting in a lightweight product with exceptional dimensional stability.