Adc Telecommunications, Inc.

Newton Medical Inc.

Backsafe Systems, Inc.

Michael Joseph Wayman

Michael Nelson

Kevin John Thompson

Dean Zavadsky

Gregory Martell

Stephen J Qualy

Philip M Wala

Larry G Fischer

Kirk R Johnson

Brian D Zelickson

Michael John Brusseau

Nathaniel Hayes Freeman

Shawn Michael Filipek

Alvin Sheldon Zelickson

Jennifer L Casey

Cindy M Ruby

There is disclosed a vehicle backing system configurable by a driver or spotter as a function of the type of the vehicle being backed up and a spotter's position and/or a position of another vehicle located at a rear of a first vehicle.

System and method for determining position of a position device relative to a moving vehicle

A device for providing elliptical path motion to skin or other surface. The device includes a motor, shaft, and a cam having at least one offset axis cam lobe for creating offset motion. A mounting bracket assembly that has a pair of arms associated with the motor can be moved by the cam in an elliptical path having X-axis, Y-axis and, in exemplary embodiments, Z-axis movement. The mounting bracket assembly may have two brackets, each being associated with an oscillating plate. Each oscillating plate may have a plurality of protrusions or tufts of bristles protruding therefrom. Elliptical movement of the oscillating plates creates offset elliptical motion of the protrusions associated with each oscillating plate. A fluid delivery system may be incorporated to provide fluid through the device. The device may be used for cleaning, stimulation or treatment of skin.

Apparatus with elliptical movement for microdermabrasion and topical delivery of treatments

A communication module is provided. In one embodiment, the communication module includes at least one transceiver, a filter communicatively coupled with the at least one transceiver, a power amplifier communicatively coupled to the at least one transceiver and the filter, a primary module chassis configured to hold the at least one transceiver, the filter, and the power amplifier, and a filter suspension frame assembly attached to the primary module chassis. The filter suspension frame assembly is configured to float the at least one transceiver in relation to the primary module chassis.

Suspension method for compliant thermal contact of electronics modules

A heat sink with angled fins comprising a first set of fins forming air channels, a second set of fins forming air channels and a heat sink base coupled to the first set of fins and the second set of fins. The first set of fins and the second set of fins are separated by a region along a length of the heat sink base. The fins in the first set of fins are at a first angle with respect to the length of the heat sink base and the fins in the second set of fins are at a second angle with respect to the length of the heat sink base.

Heat sink with angled fins

A communication module is provided. The module includes at least one transceiver, a filter, a power amplifier, an enclosure, an internal interface and an external interface. The power amplifier is in communication with the at least one transceiver and filter. Moreover, the at least one transceiver, filter and power amplifier are tuned and calibrated to work with each other. The enclosure is configured to physically retain the at least one transceiver, filter and power amplifier. The internal interface is configured to interface connections between the at least one transceiver and the power amplifier and the external interface configured to provided external connections to the module. In addition, the external interface is coupled to the internal interface.

Communication module component assemblies

An apparatus for dissipating heat through a plurality of fins is provided. The apparatus includes a heat dissipating member composed of metal and having a plurality of fins projecting from a first side of the heat dissipating member. Additionally, the apparatus includes a thermal material within at least one fin of the plurality of fins, the thermal material having a thermal conductivity greater than the thermal conductivity of the at least one fin in a direction normal to the first side of the heat dissipating member. Finally, a thermal spreader thermally coupled to the heat dissipating member, the thermal spreader configured to spread heat across the plurality of fins of the heat dissipating member is included.

Apparatus for transferring heat in a fin of a heat sink

A method for forming an electronics enclosure is disclosed. The method comprises extruding a backplane having a first extruded length, the backplane comprising slots on opposing sides of the backplane, wherein the slots extend along the first extruded length. The method further comprises extruding at least one door panel at the first extruded length, wherein the backplane and the door panel each have extruded hinge features for pivotally coupling the door panel to the backplane, and coupling at least two cast metal plates to opposing ends of the backplane, where each of the cast metal plates comprise a gland that aligns with the slots of the backplane to create a continuous channel for inserting a seal.

Combination extruded and cast metal outdoor electronics enclosure

A water-resistant and electromagnetic interference shielded enclosure configured to enclose a plurality of electronic components is provided. The enclosure comprises a base having a channel, a first L-shaped door rotatably attached to a first side edge of the base, a second L-shaped door rotatably attached to a second side edge of the base, a door-to-door seal abutted to a flange on the first L-shaped door, and a compressible base-seal inserted into the channel. The compressible base-seal and the door-to-door seal form a three-surface seal when the first L-shaped door and the second L-shaped door are closed.

L-shaped door with three-surface seal for endplates

In one embodiment, an electronics enclosure is provided. The electronics enclosure comprises a base operable to secure one or more electronic components in place. The base comprises a back wall to which the electronic components are secured; a first end plate extending from a first end of the back wall; and a second end plate extending from a second end of the back wall. The electronics enclosure further comprises a first side wall coupled to a first side of the base and operable to rotate between an open position and a closed position; a second side wall coupled to a second side of the base and operable to rotate between an open position and a closed position; and wherein each of the first and second side walls comprise a first section and a second section which form an angle such that, when in the closed position, the first and second side walls interconnect with each other and together abut the exposed perimeter of the first end plate, the second end plate and the back wall to enclose the one or more electronic components.

Angled doors with continuous seal

A water-resistant and electromagnetic interference shielded enclosure configured to enclose at least one electronic module is provided. The water-resistant and electromagnetic interference shielded enclosure includes a base having a channel, a first L-shaped door rotatably attached to a first edge of the base, a second L-shaped door rotatably attached to a second edge of the base, a flange seal attached to a first flange on the first L-shaped door, and a compressible base-seal inserted into the channel. The compressible base-seal and the flange seal form an enclosure seal when the first L-shaped door and the second L-shaped door are closed.

L-shaped doors with trapezoidal seal

A cable protection cover for an enclosure is disclosed. The cable protection cover includes a cover shroud, a pivot bracket for attaching to the enclosure, and a pivot pin for pivotally attaching the cover shroud to the pivot bracket. The pivot bracket and the cover shroud form a cable access aperture providing a through access to an interface of the enclosure for one or more cables. The cable protection cover forms a protective barrier with the cover shroud in a closed position preventing the one or more cables from being disconnected from the interface.

Cable protection cover

An apparatus for spreading heat over a plurality of fins is provided. The apparatus includes a heat dissipating member composed of metal and having a plurality of fins on a first side of the heat dissipating member. The apparatus also includes a plurality of strips of thermal material having a thermal conductivity in a direction parallel to the heat dissipating member higher than a thermal conductivity of the heat dissipating member, the plurality of strips disposed on a side of the heat dissipating member opposite of the first side and configured to spread heat along the heat dissipating member.

Apparatus for spreading heat over a finned surface

A method for thermal management is provided. The method includes providing thermal isolation between at least one high-power thermally tolerant electronic component and at least one low-power thermally sensitive electronic component housed within an electrical enclosure, providing a first conductive path from the at least one low-power electronic component to a first heatsink, providing a second conductive path from the at least one high-power electronic component to a second heatsink, dissipating heat generated by the at least one low-power thermally sensitive electronic component and dissipating heat generated by the at least one high-power thermally tolerant electronic component to an environment external to the electrical enclosure by channeling the heat generated by the at least one low-power thermally sensitive electronic component and the at least one high-power thermally tolerant electronic component along the first and second conductive path, respectively. The first and second conductive paths are independent from each other.

Systems and methods for thermal management

A shelf assembly for a confined space formed within a structure is provided. The shelf assembly includes a fixed portion having a structure attachment interface to fixedly attach the shelf assembly to the structure and a slideable portion that is operable to slide out and extend from the fixed portion of the shelf assembly. The slideable portion has an enclosure attachment interface to attach an electronics enclosure to the slideable portion of the shelf assembly. The slideable portion has a first state and a second state in which the slideable portion is held in a first position or second position, respectively. In the first state, the entire slideable portion of the shelf assembly is positioned within the structure. In the second state, at least the enclosure attachment interface is positioned outside of the structure.

Pull-out shelf for use in a confined space formed in a structure

An electronics enclosure is provided. The electronics enclosure includes a heat dissipating body comprising: a heat conducting surface, a first flange adjacent to the heat conducting surface, and a first part of a latch mechanism adjacent to the heat conducting surface. The first part of the latch mechanism is adjacent an edge of the heat conducting surface opposite to the first flange, such that a portion of the heat conducting surface is between the first flange and the first part of the latch mechanism. The electronics enclosure also includes a plurality of electronic modules configured to mount to the heat dissipating body. Each of the plurality of electronic modules comprises: a plurality of electronic components, a heat conducting side configured to contact the heat conducting surface of the heat dissipating body, a second flange adjacent the heat conducting side, the second flange configured to couple with the first flange, and a second part of the latch mechanism adjacent the heat conducting side, the second part of the latch mechanism configured to couple with the first part of the latch mechanism. The second flange and the second part of the latch mechanism are on opposite edges of the heat conducting side.

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Waconia, MN, United States of America

Michael Joseph Wayman