04th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090020612 | IMAGING DUAL WINDOW SCANNER WITH PRESENTATION SCANNING - A method and apparatus are provided comprising a dual window scanner ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020613 | THIN FLEXIBLE SMART CARD AND PACKAGING METHOD THEREOF - A method for packaging a smart card is provided. The method includes steps of providing a first thermoforming plastic piece; providing a first piece on the first thermoforming plastic piece and having an aperture; disposing an electrical element on the first thermoforming plastic piece and in the aperture; providing a second thermoforming plastic piece covering the first piece and the electrical element; and heating the first and the second thermoforming plastic pieces. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020614 | Electronic information display system employing a plurality of electronic-ink display labels associated with a plurality of manufactured items for displaying information which changes as the manufactured items move through wholesale/retail distribution channels - An electronic information display system for installation across wholesale/distribution channels. The system includes a plurality of electronic-ink display labels, associated with a plurality of manufactured items. One or more activation modules are provided across the wholesale/retail distribution channels, for transmitting electromagnetic data signals to the electronic-ink display labels and providing instructions to the updateable electronic-ink display labels. Each electronic-ink display label employs an addressable display assembly including a layer of electronic ink including a bi-stable non-volatile imaging material. The electronic-ink display label includes an integrated circuit structure having a storage element for storing instructions, programs and data, and a programmed processor in communication with storage element. A signal receiving structure receives electromagnetic signals from the activation module, using the antenna structure. The electronic-ink display label displays graphical indicia representing information which changes as the associated manufactured item moves through the wholesale/retail distribution channels. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020615 | METHOD OF MAKING SMART CARDS WITH AN EXCAPSULANT - A method of making smart cards with an encapsulant ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020616 | Security element with spatially resolved magnetic coding, method and device for the production of the same and its use - The invention relates to a security element or film materials for data carriers, valuable documents, packings and the like, which comprises a magnetic coding that is produced in situ. The invention also relates to a method and a device for producing the magnetic coding in situ. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020617 | BARCODE MARKING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRO-LUMINESCENCE DISPLAY DEVICE - An organic electro-luminescence device including a substrate, a first electrode, a light-emitting layer and a second electrode which are sequentially formed on the substrate, a packaging plate facing the substrate, and barcodes formed on the substrate and the packaging plate. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020618 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OF AN ENCLOSURE - Unheated external air is drawn into an electronic component housing ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020619 | Electrical Auxiliary Heater - An auxiliary heater for a motor vehicle has a layer structure comprising a heat generating element with at least one PTC heating element and printed conductors contacting the PTC heating element on both sides for powering the PTC heating element and at least one heat dissipating element, connected for thermal conduction with the heat generating element. A housing accommodates the layer structure as well as contact lugs for the connection of the auxiliary heater to a power source. For providing the best possible and simplist connection to a power source via a plug element, and with regard to the economical manufacture of the auxiliary heater, the contact lugs are formed by stamped sheet metal pieces which are electrically connected to selected printed conductors. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020620 | ELECTRICAL OR HYBRID MOTOR VEHICLE WITH THERMAL CONDITIONING SYSTEM UPGRADING LOW-LEVEL SOURCES - A motor vehicle has a low exhaust heat engine (ME) for driving the driven wheels and a system for conditioning the air temperature of the passenger compartment (CAB). The conditioning system includes a reversible heat pump (PAC) which conditions in temperature respectively a distribution loop (DI) and an exhaust loop (RE) through which flows a coolant. The distribution loop (DI) is connected to an exchanger (H | 2009-01-22 |
20090020621 | AEROSOL DISPENSER ASSEMBLY HAVEING VOC-FREE PROPELLANT AND DISPENSING MECHANISM THEREFOR - An aerosol dispenser assembly is disclosed that includes a container holding a liquid product and a compressed gas propellant for propelling the liquid product from the container. A design methodology for the actuator body and swirl nozzle insert is disclosed for maintaining a small particle size or Sauter Mean Diameter (D[3, 2]) of less than 48 μm at a suitable spray rate (1.5-2 g/s), while utilizing a compressed gas VOC-free propellant for an air freshener product. As obtaining reduced particle size to compete with LPG propellants may result in a reduced spray rate, it is anticipated that one or more nozzles may be designed into the actuator body to maintain a suitable spray rate. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020622 | Apparatus and process for broadcasting pest control particulate - An apparatus and process for broadcasting pest control particulates. The apparatus of the present invention comprises a duster including a bulb reservoir, charged with pest control particulate, and having an orifice closed by a releasably attachable cap. The cap is provided with an outlet communicating with a flexible conduit having a distal end with a rigid plastic tube. The distal end may be held stationary and trained on a target area while the bulb reservoir may be alternately reoriented, as the bulb is compressed, for controlled application of the pest control particulate. The invention also includes a vacuum cleaner operating in blower mode and blower hose assembly having a coupling port. The vacuum cleaner may be operated to induce a high speed air flow and the flexible conduit of the duster may be connected to the coupling port for entraining pest control particulate into the high speed air flow for greater range dispersion of the pest control particulate. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020623 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD TO PROVIDE AIR TO A DOSER INJECTOR NOZZLE - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for providing air to an injector nozzle. An injector nozzle is in fluid communication with a dosing fluid input. An opening substantially circumscribes the injector nozzle. The injector nozzle is directed toward the opening, injecting a fluid from the dosing fluid input through the opening. An injector air output is in fluid communication with an air input port and with the opening. The injector air output is directed toward the opening, injecting air from the air input port through the opening. The injector air output creates a positive air pressure around the injector nozzle. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020624 | AIR-HEATING SYMBIOSITIC DRINKING FOUNTAIN APPARATUS - This invention discloses an air-heating symbiositic drinking fountain apparatus comprising: a drinking fountain, a spiral pipe, a motor and a gas exhaust pipe. The drinking fountain is installed in an automobile seat cabin, and the spiral pipe is installed in the gas exhaust pipe. The spiral pipe has a water outlet disposed at an end and connected to a water outlet position of the drinking fountain, and a water inlet disposed at another end and connected to a motor. The motor is connected to a connecting pipe and disposed between the water storage position of the drinking fountain and the motor. When the automobile is running, a high temperature is produced in the gas exhaust pipe, and the spiral pipe will be heated by the high temperature. When the water in the drinking fountain passes through the spiral pipe, the water is heated up for its use. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020625 | CEDAR OIL EVAPORATORS - A cedar oil evaporator includes: a housing having openings therein for ventilation of air; a reservoir within the housing containing cedar oil; and a carrier for wicking away the cedar oil from the reservoir for dispersing cedar oil via air that passes through the housing. Each carrier is a length of cotton twine having a diameter of one-sixteenth of an inch or smaller and a length of twelve and one-half feet or longer. The housing includes a door movable about a hinge between a first position, wherein the reservoir is accessible for removal from the housing; and a second position, wherein the reservoir is inaccessible for removal. An extent of the carrier that is received within the reservoir for immersion in the cedar oil preferably represents 10% or less of the overall length of the carrier, the remainder being randomly exposed within the interior space of the housing. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020626 | SHAPING AIR AND BELL CUP COMBINATION - A coating material dispensing apparatus comprising a bell cup and a motor for rotating the bell cup about an axis of rotation of the bell cup. The motor is housed in a housing. A conduit is provided for feeding coating material to the interior of the bell cup as the bell cup is rotated by the motor. The coating material flows to an edge of the bell cup and is atomized therefrom in accordance with known principles. The housing includes an annular slot formed around the bell cup edge. Compressed air is coupled to the annular slot to generate and direct a first air stream at an exterior of the bell cup. At least one additional opening is formed in the housing radially outwardly from the annular slot. Compressed air is also coupled to the at least one additional opening to generate and direct a second air stream to combine with the first air stream to provide an air band. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020627 | Flat Atomizer Pump - A flat pump for producing liquid spray or for producing an atomized liquid stream may have a thickness of 6 millimeters or less. The flat pump may include an internal reservoir ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020628 | FAUCET END PIECE - A faucet end piece connectable to a faucet nozzle is provided including a cylindrical body defining a cavity, a vertical pipe extending within the cavity, and an internal partition with water passages therethrough, extending across the cavity and connecting the vertical pipe to the body; a valve insertable in the cavity including a cap portion fitting over the vertical pipe and having at least one side orifice, a bore and a flange portion projecting transversally from the cap portion; a resilient element insertable inside the cavity between the body's internal partition and the valve flange portion. The valve is movable vertically under water pressure between an upper position wherein water flows through the cap portion side orifice, the bore and through the body vertical pipe, and a lower position where water flows around the cap portion through the internal partition water passages. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020629 | HOSE NOZZLE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A device and method are provided for regulating two types of flow from a nozzle. The first flow is a deluge stream and the second flow is a fog spray. The deluge stream is controlled by the nozzle operator using a first flow control valve, such as a ball valve. The fog spray is controlled by the nozzle operator using a second flow control valve. The nozzle permits the nozzle operator to manually control the flow of the nozzle, thereby permitting quick regulation and adjustment of flow types and amounts to accommodate then existing fluid pressure and supply conditions to address fluid application needs. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020630 | Fuel injector with deterioration detection - A fuel injection apparatus with a deterioration detection device that includes a volume changing chamber, the volume of which is determined by fuel pressure inside the injector. After injector nozzle opens, the time for the volume changing chamber to change from an initial volume to a target volume is measured and used for calculating changes in nozzle orifice size. The value of orifice size change can be used for both diagnosing injector deterioration and compensating fuel flow rate in a feedback control. In addition to detecting injector deterioration and failures, the volume changing device also dampens effects of noise in fuel pressure to fuel flow rate control and decreases chances of after-injection and second injection. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020631 | GASEOUS FUEL INJECTOR USING LIQUID FUEL AS LUBRICANT AND PRESSURE-TRANSMITTING MEDIUM - A fuel injector injects high-pressure gaseous fuel directly into a cylinder of an engine. A small amount of liquid fuel is used in the injector to lubricate sliding portions of the fuel injector in addition to utilizing it as a medium for transmitting driving force. The fuel injector includes a nozzle member having injection holes at its elongated end and a needle slidably disposed in an elongated center hole of the nozzle member. The needle is driven by pressure of the liquid fuel introduced into a control chamber to open or close the injection holes. The pressure in the control chamber is controlled by a switching valve which is in turn driven by an actuator such as an electromagnetic or piezoelectric actuator. The liquid fuel is injected together with the high-pressure gaseous fuel after lubricating the sliding portions between the nozzle member and the needle. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020632 | Fuel Injection Device For An Internal Combustion Engine - A fuel injection device for an internal combustion engine includes a housing and a valve element which is arranged in the housing. The valve element interacts, in the region of a fuel outlet opening, with a valve seat. The valve element is embodied by at least one first part and at least one second part which are coupled to one another by means of a hydraulic coupler. The hydraulic coupler has a coupling chamber which is delimited at least partially by a sleeve which is guided on the first part of the valve element. Additionally a guide element guides an end region of the first part of the valve element, which end region being oriented toward the second part of the valve element. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020633 | Spray hole profile - A fuel injector for an internal combustion engine comprising a nozzle body having at least one spray hole. The at least one spray hole has a hole entry on the inside of the nozzle body and a hole exit on the outside of the nozzle body. The spray hole is provided with a hole entry section which, starting from the hole entry, has a flow area which decreases from a relatively larger flow area at the hole entry to a relatively small flow area at the intersection between the end of the hole entry section and the start of a hole exit section. The hole exit section, starting from the intersection with the hole entry section, has a flow area which increases from a relatively small flow area at the intersection with the hole entry section to a relatively larger flow area at the hole exit. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020634 | FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM FOR AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM - A flexible diaphragm for an irrigation system includes a core layer and at least one protective layer formed on the core layer. The core layer may have specific chemical and physical properties, and the protective layer may be formed of specific materials. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020635 | ROTARY ATOMIZING-HEAD TYPE COATING MACHINE - A rotary atomizing-head type coating machine, wherein a paint passage for flowing a paint to a rotary atomizing-head, a turbine air passage flowing a turbine air to the turbine of an air motor, a discharge air passage for flowing the turbine air after driving the turbine to the outside in the form of a discharge air, and a heat insulating air discharge passage of a heat insulated air passage axially extending while surrounding the discharge air passage and allowing hot heat insulated air to flow therein are formed in the bottom part of a housing body forming a housing. Thus, even if the turbine air expanded in a heat insulated state and reduced in temperature flows in the discharge air passage, the housing can be prevented from being cooled by the discharge air by flowing a heat insulated air with a temperature higher than that of the discharge air in the heat insulated air discharge passage. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020636 | MILLING STATION AND METHOD FOR GRINDING MILLING MATERIAL - The invention relates to a milling station and a method for grinding milling material by means of at least one coarse grinding circuit ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020637 | MULTIPLE ROLL CRUSHER - A multiple roll crusher is provided for crushing of mineral material, more particularly of coal or oil sand. The multiple roll crusher includes at least three crusher rolls ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020638 | Grinding Tool with a Coating - In order to increase the service life of a grinding tool ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020639 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURING AN EROSION CONTROL SYSTEM - In one case, an erosion control blanket is rolled into a configuration in which an end of the erosion control blanket is folded onto the erosion control blanket. This configuration can improve the unrolling the rolled erosion control blanket. Methods and apparatus for configuring erosion control blankets and configured erosion control blankets are provided. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020640 | Portable Hose Roller - A portable, motorized apparatus for winding flexible hoses, lines, cables and the like into spools for storage. The apparatus includes a motor assembly that drives a spool. The apparatus can receive hoses from either side, and can be mounted on a vehicle hitch receiver at different heights to accommodate different operators and terrains. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020641 | Device and Method for Measuring and Setting the Web Tension Between Inking Stations of a Multicolor Press - The present invention describes a device for measuring and setting the web tension on a printing press ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020642 | Expansion Reel Mandrel - The invention relates to a reel mandrel ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020643 | AIRCRAFT HAVING REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - Aircraft having reduced environmental impact. According to the invention, said aircraft comprises at least one engine ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020644 | CONTRA-BEVEL DRIVEN CONTROL SURFACE - A contra-bevel driven control mechanism repositions a control surface in a fluid environment such as an aerodynamic or hydrodynamic environment. This involves mechanically coupling an airfoil and a control surface. The control surface may pivot about a spanwise axis between upwardly deflected and downwardly deflected positions. A forward beveled rotor mounted to the airfoil and an aft beveled rotor mounted to the control surface counter rotate. The forward beveled rotor rotates about a forward chordwise axis within the airfoil while the aft beveled rotor rotates about an aft chordwise axis within the control surface. The angular rotation between the forward beveled rotor and the aft beveled rotor deflects the aft beveled rotor and the aft chordwise axis within the control surface. Additionally, this method allows the control surface to be deflected with maximum mechanical advantage when the control surface is fully deflected | 2009-01-22 |
20090020645 | Method for Frabricating an Aircraft Fuselage in Composite Material - A method for manufacturing an aircraft fuselage includes an internal framework surrounded by an external skin made of composite material, in which the internal framework at least partially constitutes a mould for manufacture and/or the support for the mould for the external skin made of composite material. The disclosed embodiments also relate to an aircraft fuselage produced using this method. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020646 | ASSEMBLY OF PANELS OF AN AIRPLANE FUSELAGE - An aircraft fuselage including at least two sections kept assembled at a circumferential join, each section having at least one panel. The circumferential join includes at least one inner ring, situated on one face, called the inner face, of the fuselage. The inner ring has a width l | 2009-01-22 |
20090020647 | SYSTEM FOR DEICING AN AIR INLET COWL FOR A TURBINE ENGINE - According to the invention, a scaled articulation device ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020648 | Latching device for an escape chute in an aircraft - The invention relates to a latching device | 2009-01-22 |
20090020649 | Rotor Kite - A rotor kite is characterized by a stabilizer bar connected between the wing and stabilizer ring components of the kite to maintain the wing and the stabilizer ring in a perpendicular orientation with respect to each other during flight. The stabilizer bar is connected at its ends with the inner edge of the annular stabilizer ring so that the bar extends across the inner diameter of the ring. The wing is connected with the bar at multiple locations within the stabilizer ring, with the bar extending normal to the longitudinal axis of the wing. When the kite is released, the wind rotates the wing which in turn lifts the kite into the air. The stabilizer acts as a rudder to maintain the wing perpendicular to the wind direction. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020650 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SIMULTANEOUS MOMENTUM DUMPING AND ORBIT CONTROL - The present system and methods enable simultaneous momentum dumping and orbit control of a spacecraft, such as a geostationary satellite. Control equations according to the present system and methods generate accurate station-keeping commands quickly and efficiently, reducing the number of maneuvers needed to maintain station and allowing station-keeping maneuvers to be performed with a single burn. Additional benefits include increased efficiency in propellant usage, and extension of the satellite's lifespan. The present system and methods also enable tighter orbit control, reduction in transients and number of station-keeping thrusters aboard the satellite. The present methods also eliminate the need for the thrusters to point through the center of mass of the satellite, which in turn reduces the need for dedicated station-keeping thrusters. The present methods also facilitate completely autonomous orbit control and control using Attitude Control Systems (ACS). | 2009-01-22 |
20090020651 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PILOTING AN AIRCRAFT ABOUT A PILOTING AXIS - The flight-control device ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020652 | WING LEADING EDGE HAVING VORTEX GENERATORS - An arrangement of devices as well as a method for improving the aerodynamics of an aircraft wing are disclosed. In embodiments, a plurality of vortex generators are attached in span-wise alignment on an deice boot along the wing's leading edge. The vortex generators are, in embodiments, constructed of a flexible material such that they are able to be expanded along with the boot during inflation and deflation thus mechanically involving the aerodynamic devices in the ice-shedding process. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020653 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SUCTIONING THE BOUNDARY LAYER - A method for suctioning the boundary layer at the surface ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020654 | Harness with mounted engine frame - A harness with mounted engine frame comprises a harness to be worn by a user. An engine support arm is mounted on the harness and a pair of lateral arms extend from the engine support arm. At least one engine is associated with each lateral arm. A connector attaches directly or indirectly to the harness for receiving the engine support arm, so that the engine support arm is movable relative to the harness in response to engine output and other flight conditions. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020655 | MACHINE FOR RAILWAY SWITCHING - An in-tie machine for moving the movable elements of a switching device, such as the switch points of a switch point assembly or the moving V-point of a movable point frog, with a sliding device which selectively engages a control rod with either a fixed seat or a moving seat, to shift the movable elements and lock them in place. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020656 | CONNECTOR RETAINERS AND METHODS OF SECURING A CONNECTOR TO A RECEPTACLE - Connector retainers and methods of securing a connector to a receptacle are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a gripping portion to engage an outer surface of a projecting portion of the receptacle; and a support extending from the gripping portion to be coupled to the connector with the gripping portion located closer to a base of the projecting portion than a sleeve contact of the connector. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020657 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A CONTAINER FACILITATING THE USE AND REUSE OF HANDLED BAGS - In embodiments of the present invention, a container may comprise a receptacle portion dimensioned to receive a handled bag and at least one handle flange disposed on a top edge of the receptacle to provide a holding fixture for a handle of the handled bag and to facilitate opening the bag, wherein the at least one handle flange flexes to engage a handle opening of the handled bag. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020658 | Wall-Mount Support - A wall-mount support includes: a wall bracket adapted to be mounted on a wall and having a vertical track; a carrier mounted slidably on the vertical track; a pair of supporting arms, each of which extends from the carrier in a transverse direction relative to the vertical track and each of which is pivoted to the carrier so as to permit angle adjustment therebetween; and a brake mechanism including a friction-providing member connected to the carrier and operable to abut against the vertical track so as to prevent sliding movement of the carrier on the vertical track. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020659 | Cymbal mountable microphone mounting device - The invention relates to a microphone mounting device for mounting a microphone to a musical instrument, and more particularly to a microphone mounting device suitable for mounting a microphone to a cymbal arrangement. The mounting device includes a body having a first end zone and a second end zone. The first end zone includes an engagement formation provided thereon for engaging the cymbal stand and the second end zone includes a threaded connector suitable for engaging a microphone assembly, the first end zone and the second end zone being displaceable relative to one another. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020660 | Adjustable stand for electronic devices - An adjustable stand for electronic devices mainly adapted to eliminate limitation on viewing angle adjustment of conventional adjustable stands is provided. The adjustable stand includes a main body, a first support frame, a second support frame, a pivot, and a sleeve. The pivot passes through and positions each of the components. A pressing portion on the pivot is used to operate the pivot and controls the movement of the pivot. Thus, a supporting angle of the first support frame and the second frame can be adjusted freely to create various viewing angles, such that the viewing angle adjustment can be adapted for different conditions and requirements diversely. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020661 | Attachment system - An improved method for holding a cushioning media on a glass transportation cart. The holding arrangement and method can allow for easy replacement of the cushioning media and extend the operational lifespan of the cushioning media. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020662 | CONTAINER SEGMENT ASSEMBLY - A container segment assembly suitable for use with a carousel of an analytical instrument, including (a) a container rack having the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped, the container rack capable of receiving containers in a substantially linear row and (b) a container segment having a frame. The frame has an arcuate shape, whereby the container segment can be mounted onto a corresponding arcuate portion of the carousel of the analytical instrument. The frame further defines a receptacle capable of receiving the container rack. The major dimension of the receptacle is substantially aligned as a chord of the arcuate-shaped frame of the container segment. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020663 | SUPPORT DEVICE - A support device is provided for supporting one or more objects above a ground surface. The device includes a body portion and location means associated with the body portion to allow location and/or engagement of one or more objects with the device in use. The body portion has at least one compartment defined therein for containing strengthening means. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020664 | Supporting device and display device using the same - A supporting device and a display device using the same are provided. The supporting device is used for supporting the display device. The supporting device includes a first component and a second component. The first component has at least a first through hole. The second component having at least a second through hole includes at least an elasticity unit. The elastic unit is disposed near the second through hole. When the first component is overlapped with the second component, the first through hole is communicated with the second through hole. An inserting unit is inserted in the first through hole and the second through hole. When the inserting unit is inserted into the first through hole and the second through hole, the elastic unit is expanded by the inserting unit to tightly connect to the first through hole for fixing the first component on the second component. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020665 | Stand for a video game controller - One aspect of the current invention is directed toward a stand for a video game controller. In one embodiment, a stand is disclosed which comprises a seating device, an anchor member operably connected to the seating device, an elongate upstanding member selectably connected to the seat with the anchor member being connected to the upstanding member, and a platform connected to the upstanding member. In this embodiment, the anchor member permits rotation in a forward direction of the upstanding member and the platform. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020666 | STAND ARRANGEMENT AND STAND FOR A MEDICO-OPTICAL INSTRUMENT | 2009-01-22 |
20090020667 | Support for a cylindrically-shaped accessory - A support for a cylindrically-shaped accessory has a first frame defining a receptacle for a cylindrically-shaped accessory and a connecting assembly. The first frame has a bottom wall and a peripheral bracing wall structure. The bottom wall defines an upwardly facing surface. The peripheral bracing wall structure extends at least partially around a region occupied by a cylindrically-shaped accessory in the upright stored orientation, bearing on the upwardly-facing surface, to thereby limit tipping of the cylindrically-shaped accessory. The connecting assembly has first and second connector parts attachable one each to the first frame and second frame upon which the support can be placed. The first and second connector parts are engagable, each with the other, by relatively translating the first and second connector parts along a connecting line. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020668 | SUSPENSION APPLIANCE FOR GRIPPING DEVICES - The invention relates to a suspension device for pneumatic gripping appliances, in particular suction cups, for gripping and handling parts, items and the like. It comprises a fixed supporting body ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020669 | Connector for a Simple Cabinet - A connector for a simple cabinet comprises a disk base formed with a +-shaped locking structure in one surface thereof, the +-shaped locking structure includes four pairs of parallel locking portions, and each pair of parallel locking portions defines a side inserting groove. Moreover, around the periphery of the disk base are defined four back inserting grooves vertical to the side inserting grooves, such arrangements are used for assembling the simple cabinet. In addition, in the gap between each two back inserting grooves is defined an inserting hole for insertion of a column-shaped object, so as to achieve the multi-function requirement. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020670 | Wall-Mount Support with Cable Accommodating Capability - A wall-mount support includes: a wall bracket adapted to be mounted on a wall, defining a vertical track, and having front and rear connecting ends disposed outwardly of the vertical track; a carrier mounted slidably on the vertical track; a supporting unit connected to the carrier and adapted to support an electronic device thereon; and an arcuate cover plate having front and rear ends. The front and rear ends of the arcuate cover plate are respectively connected to the front and rear connecting ends of the wall bracket to define an accommodating space between the cover plate and the wall bracket. The arcuate cover plate is pivoted to one of the front and rear connecting ends of the wall bracket so as to be rotatable relative to the wall bracket about an axis parallel to the vertical track between opened and closed positions. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020671 | Fixing structure of a rod member for use in shower curtains - A fixing structure of a rod member for use in shower curtains comprises a holder, a connecting member and two cover pieces screwed at the end portions of the holder, wherein the holder includes a fixing groove formed therein and a gap, the width of which is less than the diameter of the fixing grove, arranged at one side thereof, and includes a connecting member axially disposed in the fixing groove thereof and having pivotal shafts mounted at two end portions thereof, and having an insertion notch for inserting a rod member therein secured on the outer peripheral surface thereof, and includes the cover pieces screwed at two end portions thereof and having axial opening in response to the pivotal shafts of the connecting member attached thereon, thereby utilizing the connecting member to fixing various types of rod members. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020672 | SUPPORTING APPARATUS - A supporting apparatus comprises a cover, a rotation seat, a supporting frame and a knob component. The rotation seat is configured in a inlaid part of the cover and disposed with a limit element capable of being let in a limit slot of the cover; the supporting frame is disposed with a positioning part capable of being let in an accepting part of the rotation seat to allow the supporting frame to be positioned on the rotation seat; the knob component is installed on the positioning part of the supporting frame, and rotated between a buckling position and a release position relatively to the supporting frame; the supporting frame is coupled to the rotation seat to support the cover when the knob component is rotated to the buckling position and an angle of the supporting frame at which the cover is supported can be adjusted by changing a position of the limit element in the limit slot. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020673 | ADJUSTABLE, SELF-BALANCING FLAT PANEL DISPLAY MOUNTING SYSTEM - A self-balanced adjustable mounting system for a flat panel display. When a flat panel display is attached to the mounting system, the display is adapted to revolve about a substantially horizontal axis extending proximate a center of gravity of the display. The system may be self-balancing at a plurality of locations about the axis. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020674 | RIGGING DEVICE - A rigging device includes a fixture having opposed first and second ends, opposed upper and lower faces, and a bracket extending away from the upper face of the fixture between the opposed first and second ends of the fixture to engage a hoist line of a crane. A support is mounted to the fixture proximate each of the opposed first and second ends on either side of the bracket extending away from the lower face of the fixture terminating with an engaging element movable between a disengaging position and an engaging position. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020675 | Temporary fixing structure for information device - A temporary fixing structure includes one hooking part | 2009-01-22 |
20090020676 | COMBINATION SELF-ADHERING BEVERAGE COASTER AND SLEEVE AND METHOD - A combination beverage coaster and sleeve is disclosed. The combination beverage coaster and sleeve is capable of self-adhering to a beverage container, does not require additional adhesives or other materials for purposes of adhering to a beverage container, and may assist a user thereof in identifying the user's beverage from among other beverages in social settings. The combination beverage coaster and sleeve may also be used to display a decorative design. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020677 | Drum mountable microphone mounting device - The invention relates to a microphone mounting device for mounting a microphone on a musical instrument, and more particularly, to a microphone mounting device suitable for mounting a microphone on a drum. The microphone mounting device includes a body having a first end zone and a second end zone, wherein the first end zone has an aperture provided therethrough for engaging the end of a threaded rod located on the drum, and a threaded connector is secured to the second end zone of the body, the threaded connector being suitable for engaging a microphone holder. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020678 | EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT - An exhaust pipe support including an elastic body having a ring shape, the elastic body comprising: an upper attachment portion having an upper attachment hole; a lower attachment portion having a lower attachment hole; and a pair of arm portions mutually connecting the upper and lower attachment portion. A first reinforcement rib is integrally formed on each outer circumferential surface of the arm portions. An upper end thereof is located at a higher position than a connecting position of an inner circumferential surface of the arm portion and the upper attachment portion and at a higher position than the center of the upper attachment hole, while a lower end thereof is located at a lower position than a connecting position of the inner circumferential surface of the arm portion and the lower attachment portion and at a lower position than the center of the lower attachment hole. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020679 | SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR THE CONSOLE OF A MACHINE TOOL - A supporting structure for the console of a machine tool comprising a bending-resistant supporting beam pivotably mounted on the base of the machine tool with its machine-side end and carrying a console comprising a keyboard and a display unit on the free end of its portion directed transversely upward. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020680 | CONCRETE FORMING TUBE - A concrete forming tube formed from a thermoplastic material and having a first end, a second end, and a substantially uniform circumference from the first end to the second end. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020681 | ICE TRAY - An ice tray is provided that prevents the overflow or splashing of water or thin ice out of the ice tray as water is supplied to the ice tray, or when the ice tray is shaken by an external force. The ice tray may include a plurality of receiving portions that receive water for freezing into ice pieces. An overflow preventing portion may extend upward from upper edges of the receiving portions to form a barrier to water flowing out of the ice tray. Alternatively, the receiving parts may be positioned within a corresponding plurality of location parts having water proofing walls extending upward therefrom to inhibit the unintentional flow of water or thin ice out of the receiving portions of the ice tray. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020682 | MOULD BASE FOR MOULDS FOR MANUFACTURING THERMOPLASTIC CONTAINERS AND MOULDING DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH AT LEAST ONE MOULD EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A BASE - The invention relates to a mould base ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020683 | High optical quality molds for use in contact lens production - The invention provides molds and mold inserts useful in the production of contact lenses. In particular, the invention provides high optical quality molds and inserts useful for manufacturing silicone hydrogel contact lenses. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020684 | Illumination apparatus and optical radiation control method thereof - The present invention discloses an illumination apparatus and an optical radiation control method. The illumination apparatus includes at least one light emitting module, an optical detector, a temperature calculating module and a control module. These emitting modules are for producing a light beam and the control module is for generating a PWM signal to drive the emitting modules. The optical detector electrically connected to the control module is for detecting the optical radiation of light emitted from the light modules. The temperature calculating module is for calculating the temperature of the illumination apparatus based on the PWM signal and a predetermined PWM width. The control module can adjust the optical radiation of light emitted from the light modules based on the temperature and the detected data of the optical detector. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020685 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND ITS CALIBRATING AND CONTROL METHODS - A calibrating method of a light emitting device, which includes at least one light-emitting diode (LED) unit. The calibrating method includes the steps of inputting a brightness control signal to the LED unit, measuring a lighting brightness of the LED unit, and writing an initial relation of the brightness control signal and the lighting brightness into a memory unit. In addition, a light emitting device and a controlling method thereof are also disclosed. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020686 | READING CIRCUIT, DISPLAY PANEL AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM UTILIZING THE SAME - A reading circuit including a detection module, a first transistor, and a compensation module is disclosed. The detection module detects a light. The first transistor transforms the detection result for generating a current signal. The compensation module compensates a threshold voltage of the first transistor. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020687 | Reference Pixel Array with Varying Sensitivities for TOF Sensor - The sensitivity of a reference pixel array RPA to the reference modulated light MLR is varied for different reference pixels RP of the reference pixel array RPA. In one embodiment the different sensitivities of the reference pixels RP in the RPA is achieved by designing the pixels to have different light sensitivities with respect to each other. In another embodiment, the different sensitivities are achieved by changing optical coupling between the separate reference pixels RP of the reference pixel array RPA to the reference modulated light MLR such as by changing how the different reference pixels RP couple to the aperture LGA of the light guide LG. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020688 | Workpiece sensor - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a sensor that has an enclosure to house a photodetector and a pair of light sources. The photodetector may be used to detect presence of a workpiece in a machine based on reflected energy from a surface of the workpiece, and the light sources may be adapted on opposing sides of the photodetector to illuminate the workpiece. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020689 | Optical Detection System - An optical detection system has a component support, in which is disposed at least one optical element, and a separate detector unit having a mechanical connection to the component support. The component support and the detector unit are arranged in such a way that light entering into the component support can be guided through the at least one optical element to the detector unit and that the mechanical connection between the component support and the detector unit is configured in a releasable manner by means of a retaining element which is detachably connected to the component support and the detector unit. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020690 | OPTICAL MEMBER, SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - An optical member includes high refractive index layers having a great refractive index and low refractive index layers having a small refractive index, which are each relatively thin as compared with an optical length, disposed alternately in the lateral direction as to an optical axis. Each width of the high refractive index layers and the low refractive index layers is equal to or smaller than the wavelength order of incident light. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020691 | Rotation Device for Radiation Source - A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner may have a PET gantry, a calibration radiation source arranged rotatable in the PET gantry, and a drive mechanism coupled with the calibration radiation source, wherein the drive mechanism is formed by non ferromagnetic materials. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020692 | SCATTERED RADIATION CORRECTION OF DETECTOR SIGNALS FOR PROJECTION-BASED IMAGING - A method of correcting detector signals, in particular for scatter noise correction with an projection-based imaging device, comprises the steps of irradiating an object ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020693 | CHROMATOGRAPH MASS ANALYSIS DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS - The invention provides a chromatograph mass analysis data processing apparatus in which operators can easily obtain information about plural compounds that characterize a difference between plural samples on the basis of the result of a multivariate analysis. A set of data collected by LC/MS analyses of plural samples is subjected to a multivariate analysis (principal component analysis) to create and display a loadings plot. On this loadings plot, the operator can specify a range A to select one or more characteristic data points that seem influential in the grouping of the plural samples. In response to this operation, one or more markings B indicating the peaks corresponding to the data points selected within the range A are displayed on an isointensity line graph whose two axes indicate the retention time and mass-to-charge ratio. These markings enable the operator to check, for example, that the compounds that are influential in the grouping of the samples belong to a specific compound series. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020694 | ADIABATICALLY-TUNED LINEAR ION TRAP WITH FOURIER TRANSFORM MASS SPECTROMETRY WITH REDUCED PACKET COALESCENCE - A linear ion trap traps a plurality of charged particles in a charged particle trap including first and second electrode mirrors arranged along an axis at opposite ends of the particle trap, the electrode mirrors being capable, when voltage is applied thereto, of creating respective electric fields configured to reflect charged particles causing oscillation of the particles between the mirrors. The method includes: (a) introducing into the charged particle trap the plurality of charged particles, the particles having a spread in the oscillation time of the particles per oscillation; (b) applying voltage to the electrode mirrors during step (a) to induce a relatively weak self-bunching of the charged particles; and (c) after the plurality of charged particles has been introduced into the charged particle trap, waiting for a time period ΔT and then changing the voltage so as to induce a relatively stronger self-bunching among the charged particles. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020695 | MASS SPECTROMETER - A mass spectrometer includes a linear multipole electrode, an auxiliary electrode that applies a DC potential on the center axis of the linear multipole electrode, and a DC power supply that supplies a DC power to the auxiliary electrode. The DC potential slope formed on the center axis of the multipole electrode is changed according to the measuring condition. The ejection time of ions can be adjusted optimally by adjusting the potential slope so as to satisfy the measuring condition. If the ejection time of ions is shortened, confusion of different ion information items that might otherwise occur on a spectrum can be avoided. If the ejection time of ions is lengthened, detection limit exceeding can be avoided and ions can be measured efficiently, thereby highly efficient ion measurements are always assured. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020696 | Membrane Interface Apparatus and Method for Analysis of Volatile Molecules by Mass Spectometry - The disclosed method and apparatus couple a membrane interface directly to a mass spectrometer at atmospheric pressure. The membrane may be in capillary or sheet form and allows the introduction of a liquid or gaseous sample to one side of the membrane while the other side of the membrane is bathed with a solution that can easily be used in an atmospheric pressure ionization source. Volatile molecules permeate through a suitable membrane such as poly-dimethyl silicone (PDMS), mix into the appropriate solvent, and are ionized. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract should not be used in construing the claims. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020697 | Enhanced Resolution Mass Spectrometer and Mass Spectrometry Method - A mass spectrum is generated by a process in which, from a mass scan signal comprising original samples defining a peak, a subset of the original samples defining the peak is selected. One or more synthesized samples are synthesized from the subset of the original samples. The one or more synthesized samples provide a temporal resolution greater than the temporal resolution of the original samples. The one or more synthesized samples are summed with respective temporally-aligned accumulated samples to produce the mass spectrum. The accumulated samples are obtained from mass scan signals generated during respective previously-performed mass scan operations. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020698 | CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM APPARATUS, AND SAMPLE PROCESSING AND OBSERVATION METHOD - An object of the present invention relates to realizing the processing of a sample by charged particle beams and the monitoring of the processed cross-section with a high throughput. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020699 | MICROSTRUCTURED PATTERN INSPECTION METHOD - The edges of the reticle are detected with respect to the microstructured patterns exposed by the stepper, and the shapes of the microstructured patterns at the surface and at the bottom of the photoresist are detected. The microstructured patterns are evaluated by calculating, and displaying on the screen, the dislocation vector that represents the relationship in position between the detected patterns on the surface and at the bottom of the photoresist. Furthermore, dislocation vectors between the microstructured patterns at multiple positions in a single-chip or single-shot area or on one wafer are likewise calculated, then the sizes and distribution status of the dislocation vectors at each such position are categorized as characteristic quantities, and the corresponding tendencies are analyzed. Thus, stepper or wafer abnormality is detected. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020700 | Method and device for generating an electrical signal in response to light - A device and method are disclosed for detecting light. The device includes a photodetector having at least one superlattice layer operative to generate an electrical signal in response to light incident thereon and one or more lenslets for directing light onto the photodetector. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020701 | HIGH TIME-RESOLUTION ULTRASENSITIVE OPTICAL DETECTOR, USING GRATING COUPLING - This detector is intended to detect at least one photon and comprises a dielectric substrate ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090020702 | ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION DETECTOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH A DETECTOR - This electromagnetic radiation detector comprises a reflecting substrate and at least one detection element comprising a membrane sensitive to said radiation and suspended above the substrate. The distance between the membrane and at least one detection element and the substrate is variable, said distance having a predefined spatial distribution suitable for minimizing the rapid variations of a response of the radiation detector in at least one predefined wavelength range. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020703 | OPTICAL FILTER FOR IMPROVED WHITE LIGHT IMMUNITY IN AN INTRUSION DETECTOR - An optical filter device for filtering radiation energy includes a substrate having a plurality of coating layers which are both transmissive to a specified wavelength band of radiation. The plurality of coating layers on a surface of the substrate each have a specified coating thickness. The plurality of coating layers cause destructive interference and/or reflection of the radiation outside the specified wavelength band of the radiation while radiation within the specified wavelength band is passed through the substrate and the plurality of coating layers. The substrate or window/filter may be positioned in a housing between a receiving element such as a pyroelectric element and the radiation energy wherein the specified wavelength band of radiation passes through the substrate and plurality of coating layers to the pyroelectric element. A signaling device communicates a signal indicating when the radiation energy within the specified wavelength band reaches the at least one pyroelectric element. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020704 | Analog to digital conversion shift error correction - A method for correcting energy values of pulses from a nuclear medicine camera for errors due to Analog to Digital conversion shift includes determining a relationship between a subset of samples selected from a set of samples from the pulse, the relationship being expressed in the form of a code. A conversion table is accessed which provides a list of codes and corresponding conversion factors. The conversion factor for the closest code to that of the subset of samples is selected from the table and applied to an integration of the set of samples to correct the energy value of the pulse. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020705 | Fiber Optic Enhanced Scintillator Detector - The new scintillators are connected at one or more points or on one or more sides or faces, or on any or all sides to conductors which are collimators, lenses or fiber ends. Optical fibers in cables conduct the photons generated by the crystal scintillators to photon-actuated devices. The devices may be mounted near the crystal scintillators or remote from the crystal scintillators, for example on surfaces near drilled wells or exploration holes. The crystals or scintillators have any of several cross-sections. Down hole detectors or detectors used in other adverse conditions are ruggedized, with rugged flexible outer cases which are transparent to the looked-for energy, particles or rays, gamma rays for example. Inner scintillator construction of multiple aligned or angularly related scintillators connected to optical fiber ends allow bending, twisting and flexing without damaging scintillator arrays, individual scintillators, lenses or fiber optic connections. Optical fibers are connected to optical couplers on gamma camera plate scintillators to transmit patterns of photons through optical fiber cables to remote reading, storing or detecting sites. Illumination of remote sites is provided by fibers that parallel the photon conducting fibers. One or more optical fibers illuminates the site being studied by the scintillator, and one or more optical fibers return images of the site to a viewer screen or recorder. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020706 | Scintillator panel for radiation, and flat panel detector - An objective is to provide a flat panel detector exhibiting high durability and less noise, which is fitted with a scintillator for radiation exhibiting high emission efficiency, wherein the scintillator is easy to be manufactured because of the simple structure. Also disclosed is a scintillator panel for radiation possessing a radiotransparent substrate and provided thereon, a phosphor layer from which light is emitted by exposing the substrate to radiation and a reflective film at which light from the phosphor layer is reflected, wherein the reflective film provided between the substrate and the phosphor layer possesses a multilayer film composed of at least two dielectric layers exhibiting a high reflectivity. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020707 | Particle beam application apparatus, radiation device and method for guiding a particle beam - The present embodiments relate to a particle beam application apparatus for shaping and guiding a particle beam. The particle beam application apparatus comprises a first collimator for shaping a cross-sectional profile of a particle beam entering the collimator, whereby the first collimator has an aperture which is customized to a target volume to be irradiated, and a magnet system for deflecting the particle beam which is arranged in the beam path of the particle beam downstream of the first collimator, whereby the magnet system can be used to generate a magnetic field with which the particle beam can be fanned out spectrally. The invention also relates to a radiation device having such a particle beam application apparatus, and a method for guiding a particle beam in which a particle beam is customized to a target volume by means of a collimator and is then directed by means of a magnet system, as a result of which the particle beam is cleansed of scattered radiation. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020708 | MODULAR GAS ION SOURCE - A gas field ion source is described. The gas field ion source includes an emitter module. The emitter module includes an emitter holder, an emitter structure, a detachably connectable electrical connection assembly of the emitter module, and a detachably connectable gas supply connection assembly of the emitter module. The gas field ion source further includes a supply module, wherein the supply module includes an electrical conductor for providing voltage and/or current, a gas supply conduit, a thermal conductor, a detachably connectable electrical connection assembly of the supply module, and a detachably connectable gas supply connection assembly of the supply module. The emitter module and the supply module are detachably connectable by the detachably connectable connection assemblies of the emitter module and the detachably connectable connection assemblies of the supply module. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020709 | IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - Provided is an image processing system including: a specific wavelength image obtaining section that obtains a specific wavelength image being an image of light from an object existing inside a substance, the light belonging to a specific wavelength region; a depth calculator that calculates a depth of the object from a surface of the substance, using a plurality of specific wavelength images corresponding to different specific wavelength regions from each other; and an object image generator that generates an image of the object according to the depth of the object calculated by the depth calculator. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020710 | SEMICONDUCTOR NANOCRYSTALS FOR TIME DOMAIN OPTICAL IMAGING - A method of performing high repetition rate laser time domain imaging employs as fluoroprobes semiconductor nanocrystals having a fluorescence lifetime less than the laser pulse separation, typically less than 5 ns. The nanocrystals of the invention have a core/shell structure and may be surface treated to increase radiative decay. CdSe/Zns nanocrystals are particularly suitable. | 2009-01-22 |
20090020711 | A PARTICLE BEAM APPLICATION DEVICE AND AN IRRADIATION DEVICE AS WELL AS A METHOD FOR GUIDING A PARTICLE BEAM - The invention relates to a particle beam application device for directing a particle beam at a target volume for irradiating the target volume. A beam shaping device which can be disposed in a beam path of the particle beam shapes a cross-sectional profile of the particle beam, the beam shaping device being implemented such that, after shaping, the particle beam has a line-like cross-sectional profile. A controller varies the relative position of the particle beam and target volume during an irradiation run, the controller being implemented such that, by changing the relative position, the particle beam with the line-like cross-sectional profile can be scanned over the target volume to be irradiated. A line-like cross-sectional profile of a particle beam is formed for guiding a particle beam. A trajectory of the particle beam is variably changed in a direction parallel to the beam trajectory direction. | 2009-01-22 |