| 08th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 31 |
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| 20100046116 | MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND MAGNETIC RECORDING AND REPRODUCING DEVICE - The invention relates to a magnetic recording medium comprises a nonmagnetic substrate on which at least a soft magnetic under layer, an orientation adjusting layer that controls the orientation of a layer just thereon, a vertical magnetic layer with an axis of easy magnetization being mainly oriented vertically to the nonmagnetic substrate and a protective layer are disposed, the vertical magnetic layer is constituted of three or more layers including a lower layer, an intermediate layer and an upper layer from the substrate side, wherein the lower, intermediate and upper magnetic layers are constituted of magnetic particles which are columnar crystals extending continuously from the lower layer to the upper layer, the magnetic recording medium further comprises a nonmagnetic layer between the lower and intermediate magnetic layers or between the intermediate and upper magnetic layers, wherein the upper layer has a magnetic anisotropic constant (Ku) ranging from 0.8×10 | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046117 | MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A magnetic recording medium includes a nonmagnetic support and a magnetic layer, and has a coefficient of dynamic friction, on the magnetic layer side surface, of 0.5 or larger as measured at a speed of 1 m/s relative to a sliding member of a magnetic head. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046118 | TIME-SHIFTED BITS FOR WRITE SYNCHRONIZATION CORRECTION - Systems and methods are provided for correcting write synchronization of a magnetic storage device with respect to magnetic storage media and its corresponding writable magnetic bits, or dots. In particular, these systems and methods involve using time-shifting principles to calibrate the magnetic storage devices to correct slow drifts of reader-writer timing. It is to be appreciated that time-shifting techniques can be applied in a variety of manners. For example, the very dots on the media can be positioned in time-shifted fashion. In another example, the writing to the dots can be time-shifted. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046119 | HEAD SLIDER, MAGNETIC HEAD SLIDER AND MAGNETIC STORAGE DEVICE - A head slider includes a base surface extending in a first direction and a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, a pair of side pads that are spaced apart from each other in the second direction on the base surface and have air bearing faces of a predetermined height from the base surface, a pair of rib portions that extend from the side pads to an end of the base surface in the first direction and have faces of a height between the base surface and the air bearing faces, and a joint portion that connects opposing ends of the pair of rib portions in the first direction and has a face of a height between the base surface and the air bearing faces. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046120 | WRITE HEAD WITH INTEGRATED COIL AND SHIELD STRUCTURE - Disk drive systems and associated methods of fabrication are disclosed for a write head having an integrated coil and shield structure. The write head includes a write pole having a pole tip adjacent to an air bearing surface, and a return pole having a surface adjacent to the air bearing surface. The write pole and the return pole are connected to one another by a back gap section that is distal from the air bearing surface. The write head also includes a coil formed from electrically conductive materials. The coil includes a segment that is formed proximate to the air bearing surface. The coil segment is formed from a ferromagnetic material so that the coil segment acts as a shield for the write pole. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046121 | CPP MAGNETORESISTIVE HEAD - According to one embodiment, a CPP magnetoresistive head includes a magnetoresistive film comprising a free layer above a non-magnetic intermediate layer and a fixed layer below the non-magnetic intermediate layer, wherein the magnetoresistive film is between a lower magnetic shield layer and an upper magnetic shield layer. The CPP magnetoresistive head also includes a domain control film on each side of the magnetoresistive film, wherein a sense current flows through the magnetoresistive film between the upper magnetic shield layer and the lower magnetic shield layer. The CPP magnetoresistive head also includes a high heat conductivity layer, and a heat dissipation layer having a high heat conductivity and a low linear expansion coefficient, the heat dissipation layer being disposed at the back in a device height direction of the magnetoresistive film and on each side of the domain control film. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046122 | Fault protection device - A fault protection device includes a magnetic capacitor unit and an isolation switch. The magnetic capacitor unit is capable of storing electrical energy, and has a first end and a second end. The isolation switch is capable of being switched on to electrically connect the first end of the magnetic capacitor unit to the second end of the magnetic capacitor unit for forming a short-circuit path between the first and second ends of the magnetic capacitor unit when the magnetic capacitor unit breaks down. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046123 | Semiconductor switch control device - A semiconductor switch control device includes a current detecting unit that detects a current that flows in a semiconductor switch, a voltage detecting unit that detects a voltage, and a temperature detecting unit that detects a temperature. A transient thermal resistance value providing unit provides a transient thermal resistance value Z | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046124 | Boost DC-DC converter control circuit and boost DC-DC converter having protection circuit interrupting overcurrent - A boost DC-DC converter control circuit includes a transistor which is disposed between an input terminal and an output terminal of a boost DC-DC converter, and which is configured to interrupt an overcurrent between the two terminals. The control circuit includes an amplifier configured to amplify a difference between a voltage of the transistor on a side of the input terminal and a voltage of the transistor on a side of the output terminal, and a comparator configured to compare an output voltage from the amplifier with a predetermined reference voltage. On- and off-states of the transistor are controlled in response to an output voltage from the comparator. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046125 | FAULT CURRENT LIMITING - An alternating current system | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046126 | CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER AND RECEPTACLE INCLUDING SEMICONDUCTOR SWITCHING DEVICE PROVIDING PROTECTION FROM A GLOWING CONTACT - A receptacle includes a housing, an input connection, an output connection, separable contacts structured to electrically connect the input connection and the output connection, an operating mechanism structured to open the separable contacts responsive to a trip signal, and a trip circuit. The trip circuit is structured to generate the trip signal responsive to current flowing to or from the output connection. The trip circuit includes a trip detection circuit and a semiconductor switching device. The semiconductor switching device is mounted within the housing and is located within about 0.25 inch of the input connection or the output connection. The semiconductor switching device is structured to generate the trip signal responsive to the trip detection circuit and responsive to overheating of the input connection or the output connection, respectively. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046127 | RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE - A residual current device comprises a circuit (CT, | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046128 | LEAKAGE CURRENT DETECTION INTERRUPTER WITH FIRE PROTECTION MEANS - A leakage current detection interrupter with fire protection means comprising: (i) a movable assembly housing; (ii) two fixed contact holders each having a fixed contact point; (iii) ) two movable contact holders each having a fixed end and a movable end with a movable contact point; (iv) a movable assembly that moves between a first position and a second position; (v) a resetting component; (vi) a resetting component spring; (vii) an electromagnetic tripping component, which, when energized, which is responsive to a fault condition, causes the movable assembly to be in the second position from the first position; (viii) an leakage current protection circuit assembled on a printed circuit board for detecting the fault condition; and (ix) a set of three electrical wires: a first wire, a second wire, and a third wire to an appliance, wherein the first wire and the second wire are protected by a plurality of protective shields. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046129 | GROUND PROTECTION DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC STABILITY AND PERSONAL SAFETY - A ground stabilization network including a circuit with an EMI filter circuit to filter out ground referenced interference and internal fault current detection circuitry with an integrated trip circuit to stop the flow of power in case of a fault condition, which might result in a safety hazard. The EMI filter circuit includes a resistor and a reactive portion, both connected in parallel between neutral or return line and ground, mounted between the trip circuit and a current sensor. The current sensor senses differences between the current in the hot or positive line and the current in the neutral/negative or return line, and causes the trip circuit to trip if a predetermined difference in current is sensed. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046130 | CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a circuit protection device and a method of manufacturing the same. The circuit protection device includes a common mode noise filter having a plurality of sheets, each of the sheets being formed to optionally include a coil pattern, an internal electrode, a hole filled with a conductive material, and a hole filled with a magnetic material; and an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection device having a plurality of sheets, each of the sheets being formed to optionally include an internal electrode and a hole filled with an ESD protection material. According to the present invention, a solenoid-type common mode noise filter and an ESD protection device are laminated as a single device, and thereby common mode noises and ESD of the electronic device can be simultaneously prevented. Accordingly, the circuit protection device has a simple configuration as compared with a conventional art in which discrete devices are used to prevent common mode noises and ESD, so that an increase in size of an electronic device can be prevented, and input/output signal distortion can be prevented to thereby enhance the reliability of the electronic device. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046131 | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION CIRCUIT AND ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION METHOD OF A SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE - An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuit protects a gate oxide of elements in an internal circuit against ESD. During an ESD test, if the sum of driving voltages of ESD protectors connected between a power pad and a ground pad is higher than the gate oxide breakdown voltage of elements in the internal circuit, the structure of the ESD protector is changed or another ESD protector is additionally provided so as to protect the gate oxide of the elements in the internal circuit against ESD. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046132 | FAN SYSTEM AND POWER REVERSE PROTECTION APPARATUS THEREOF - A fan system is electrically connected to a power source, and the fan system includes a power reverse protection apparatus, a voltage regulator, a driver, and a fan. The power reverse protection apparatus, electrically connected to the power source, includes a voltage regulator switch and an activating device. The voltage regulator switch receives an input signal and outputs a first output signal according to the input signal. The activating device is electrically connected to the power source and the voltage regulator switch for receiving the input signal and the first output signal, respectively. The activating device outputs a second output signal to the fan according to the first output signal. The voltage regulator is electrically connected to the power source for receiving the input signal from the power source and outputting a regulating signal according to the input signal. The driver is electrically connected to the voltage regulator for receiving the regulating signal and outputting a driving signal according to the regulating signal. The fan is electrically connected with the driver and the power reverse protection apparatus and operates according to the driving signal and the second output signal. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046133 | RELAY DEVICE - A relay device includes mechanical relays, a first bus bar, a second bus bar, and a relay drive circuit. The relay includes a coil, a moving contact whose position changes according to whether the coil is energized, a load terminal conductive to the contact and connected to the first bar, and a coil terminal connected to the coil and second bar. The first bar includes a loading circuit. A current flows to an external load through the loading circuit opened/closed when the position of the contact changes. The second bar includes a coil circuit through which the coil is energized. The drive circuit is packaged on the second bar and opens/closes the coil circuit based on an operation signal. The first and second bars are stacked at predetermined intervals. The relays are between the first and second bars. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046134 | Electrostatic chuck device - An electrostatic chuck device provided with a dielectric plate with a surface embossed to give it a plurality of projections, an electrode, and an external power source, wherein substrate supporting surfaces of the plurality of projections are covered by conductor wiring and the conductor wiring electrically connects the substrate supporting surfaces of the plurality of projections. At the time of substrate processing, when the embossed projections contact the back of the substrate, the back of the substrate and the conductor wiring is made the same in potential due to the migration of the charges, the generation of force between the back of the substrate and the conductor wiring being in contact with the same is prevented, and a rubbing state between the two is prevented. Due to this, the electrostatic chuck device reduces the generation of particles, easily and stably removes and conveys substrates, and realizes a high yield and system operating rate. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046135 | ELECTRIC ELEMENT - An electric element comprises a dielectric layers, conductive plates, anode electrodes, and cathode electrodes. The conductive plates and the conductive plates are alternately laminated in the width direction of the electric element. The anode electrodes are connected to each of the conductive plates with a predetermined distance. The cathode electrodes are connected to each of the conductive plates with a predetermined distance. The electric element is mounted on a substrate in a manner where the bottom surface makes contact with the substrate. The anode electrode is connected to a first signal line that has a width substantially equal to that of the electric element disposed on the substrate. The anode electrode is connected to a second signal line that has a width substantially equal to that of the electric element disposed on the substrate. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046136 | Metal capacitor and manufacturing method thereof - A metal capacitor in which an electric conductivity is significantly improved by applying a metal material for an electrolyte and a manufacturing method thereof is provided. The capacitor includes: a terminal increase-type metal member comprising a groove forming portion; a metal oxide layer being formed on the terminal increase-type metal member; an insulating layer being formed on the terminal increase-type metal member; a plurality of main electrode layers being formed in a groove forming portion; a plurality of conductive connecting layers being formed on the plurality of main electrode layers and the insulating layer; a first lead terminal being selectively connected to the first and the second electrode withdrawing portions of the terminal increase-type metal member; a second lead terminal being connected to the main electrode layer of the terminal increase-type metal member; and a sealing member sealing the terminal increase-type metal member connected to the first and the second lead terminals to externally expose the first and the second lead terminals. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046137 | GLASS CERAMIC COMPOSITION, GLASS CERAMIC SINTERED BODY, AND MULTILAYER CERAMIC ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A glass ceramic composition is provided which can be fired at a temperature of 1,000° C. or less to form a sintered body having a low relative dielectric constant, a small temperature coefficient of resonant frequency, a small change in capacitance before and after a loading test, a high Qf value, high electrical insulating reliability, and a high flexural strength. A glass ceramic composition forming glass ceramic layers laminated to each other in a multilayer ceramic substrate is also provided. The glass ceramic composition includes a first ceramic powder containing forsterite as a primary component; a second ceramic powder containing SrTiO | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046138 | ELECTRODE IN SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, CAPACITOR AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the same include an electrode having a nickel layer with impurities. The electrode having a nickel layer with impurities can be a gate electrode or a capacitor electrode. The electrode having a nickel layer with impurities may include a combination of a pure nickel layer and a nickel layer with impurities. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046139 | DECOUPLE CAPACITOR FORMING CIRCUIT, INTEGRATED CIRCUIT UTILIZING THE DECOUPLE CAPACITOR FORMING CIRCUIT AND RELATED METHOD - A method for forming a decouple capacitor of an integrated circuit, the integrated circuit including a core circuit and a plurality of I/O circuits coupled to the core circuit, includes cutting part of a plurality of lines in at least one specific circuit of the I/O circuits to form decouple capacitors of the integrated circuit. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046140 | DIELECTRIC CERAMIC AND CAPACITOR - Disclosed is a dielectric ceramic comprising crystal grains mainly composed of barium titanate. This dielectric ceramic contains 0.01-0.06 mole of magnesium in terms of MgO, 0.0007-0.03 mole of yttrium in terms of Y | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046141 | METHOD FOR COATING A POROUS ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SUPPORT MATERIAL WITH A DIELECTRIC - The invention relates to the production of a coating of a porous electrically conductive support material ( | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046142 | Electrolyte - Electrolyte for use in an energy storage device such as a capacitor or supercapacitor which comprises a solvent (preferably propionitrile) and an ionic species (preferably methyltriethylammonium tetrafluoroborate). The electrolytes provide a low ESR rise rate, a high voltage and permit operation over a wide range of temperatures, which makes them beneficil for use in a range of energy storage devices such as digital wireless devices, wireless LAN devices, mobile telephones, computers, electrical or hybrid electrical vehicles. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046143 | Storage device - Disclosed is a storage device comprising a positive electrode material containing graphite; a negative electrode material containing an oxide of at least one metal element selected from Ti, Zr, V, Cr, Mo, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Sn, Sb, Bi, W and Ta, which may preferably contains a metal oxide containing at least Ti as a metal element; and an electrolyte solution. This storage device has high capacitance and high discharge voltage, thereby having high energy. Consequently, this storage device can have high energy density, while being excellent in cycle performances and rate performances. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046144 | CAPACITOR - A capacitor for use in a hybrid vehicle and the like has a structure contrived to achieve reduction in size, increase in capacitance and decrease in resistance. An element has a pair of positive and negative electrodes, each comprising a collector made of a metallic foil having a carbon-containing electrode layer formed thereon, the electrodes rolled up with a separator interposed therebetween to form a pair of electrode terminations at opposite sides of the element. A dimension of one of the electrode terminations is set shorter than that of the other electrode termination. This structure achieves an increase in capacitance and decrease in resistance since it can increase an effective area of electrode surfaces under a restricted condition of keeping the same height of the element as it is placed inside a casing of given dimensions. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046145 | Metal capacitor and manufacturing method thereof - A metal capacitor in which an electric conductivity is significantly improved by applying a metal material for an electrolyte and a manufacturing method thereof is provided. The capacitor includes: a terminal increase-type metal member comprising a groove forming portion; a metal oxide layer being formed on the terminal increase-type metal member; an insulating layer being formed on the terminal increase-type metal member; a plurality of main electrode layers being formed in a groove forming portion; a plurality of conductive connecting layers being formed on the plurality of main electrode layers and the insulating layer; a first lead terminal being selectively connected to the first and the second electrode withdrawing portions of the terminal increase-type metal member; a second lead terminal being connected to the main electrode layer of the terminal increase-type metal member; and a sealing member sealing the terminal increase-type metal member connected to the first and the second lead terminals to externally expose the first and the second lead terminals. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046146 | MOTOR OPERATOR FOR SWITCHGEAR FOR MAINS POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS - A power operator for switchgear for use in mains power distribution systems such as public medium high voltage distribution systems, where the switchgear comprises a closed cabinet ( | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046147 | ENCLOSURE AND COVER ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A cover assembly is provided for an enclosure, such as an electrical enclosure. The enclosure includes a panel member and a plurality of sides extending outwardly from the panel member to define an interior. The cover assembly includes an inner cover, at least one fastening mechanism fastening the inner cover to the enclosure, a trim member at least partially overlaying the inner cover, and at least one biasing assembly coupling the trim member to the inner cover. The at least one biasing assembly biases the trim member toward the inner cover, and is structured to bias the trim member toward an exterior surface of a structure, such as a building wall, to which the electrical enclosure is coupled. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046148 | Universal proximity sensor for night-vision device - A universal self-contained proximity sensor for attachment to any night-vision device that does not have such a sensor or for replacement of the existing sensor. The proposed sensor has a cable with a connection cap that connects terminal contacts of the sensor with the master battery of the night-vision device and can be mechanically connected to the master-battery compartment of the night-vision device by replacing the existing cap of mastery-battery compartment. The sensor can be attached to any selected area on the surface of the night-vision device by means of tiny hooks and loops known under trademark Velcro®. This attachment is carried out with the use of two parts, one of which is adhesively attached to the substrate of the sensor and the other to the housing of the night-vision device, while both parts engage through the aforementioned tiny hooks and loops. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046149 | SLIDING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A sliding electronic device includes a first component, a second component, a connecting element and a torsion element. The second component faces the first component. The connecting element is disposed between the first component and the second component, and has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is rotatably disposed within the first component, and the second end is movably disposed within the second component. The torsion element connecting the first component to the connecting element is for providing torque to drive the connecting element. When a relative movement between the first component and the second component is generated under an applied force, the connecting element and the torsion element cause the second component to move between a close location and an open location on the first component. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046150 | PORTABLE APPARATUS AND FASTENING DEVICE THEREOF - A fastening device includes a cover, an actuating member rotatably attached on the cover, and a locking member disposed on the cover and engaging with the actuating member. The cover includes a hook capable of being locked and unlocked on an electronic device, and defines a through hole near the hook and the actuating member capable of rotating around a rotating center. The actuating member is locked on the cover while being pushed. The locking member including a locking portion capable of passing through the through hole and inserting into the electronic device to lock the hook on the electronic device and withdrawing from the through hole when the actuating member is pushed to rotate. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046151 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a casing, a key, a loudspeaker, a soft insulating material, and an actuating unit. The key is disposed at the casing. The loudspeaker is embedded into the casing flatly. The soft insulating material covers the casing and the loudspeaker. The actuating unit is coupled to the key and the loudspeaker, and it actuates the loudspeaker to protrude from the casing in response to an actuation of the key. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046152 | Mobile airline check-in counter with integrated baggage scale - One embodiment of a mobile airline check-in counter with integrated baggage scale wherein the mobile unit contains a plurality of shelves to house supplies and equipment associated with the airline baggage check-in process and including an integrated and retractable baggage scale mounted on a caster system. Other embodiments are described. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046153 | KEY ASSEMBLY AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A key assembly comprises a base plate and a key. The base plate has an opening defined therein. The key is accommodated in the opening, and includes a first key section, a second key section connecting with the first key section and a shaft portion protruding from the junction of the first key section and the second key section. The shaft portion is rotatably mounted to the housing. The key further includes two contacting members, one contacting member is mounted on the first key section, another contacting member is mounted on the second key section. When the first key section is pressed to rotate about the shaft portion, the contacting member mounted on the first key section moves in a direction of pressing the first key section and the contacting member mounted on the second key section moves in a direction reverse to the direction that the contacting member mounted on the first key section moves. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046154 | INFORMATION PROCESSING UNIT - An information processing unit of the present invention includes: a housing that incorporates an information processor; a handle arranged on one side surface of the housing; and support members that are arranged on the one side surface of the housing to protrude and support the handle. The support members respectively are arranged continuously from the one side surface to a pair of other side surfaces adjacent to the one side surface in a direction in which the handle is bridged. Each of the support members has a bent portion between the one side surface and each of the other side surfaces. Thus, a stress applied between the first housing and a handle mechanism when, for example, a user carries a notebook PC holding a handle can be dispersed, so that the handle can be fixed to the first housing with improved strength. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046155 | INFORMATION PROCESSING UNIT - An information processing unit of the present invention includes hollow portions on a first casing side and protrusion portions on a second casing side, and the portions on both sides can be fitted. Accordingly, even when a notebook PC accidentally is dropped on the ground or the like, it is possible to reduce changes in the relative position of the second casing with respect to the first casing, which reduces a load applied to a hinge portion. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the hinge portion from being broken. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046156 | Miniature portable memory device - Disclosed is a miniature portable memory device, comprising: a memory card unit; a shell, which is provided with a reception slot inside for receiving and accommodating said memory card unit, one end of said shell is provided with a first opening portion for insertion of said memory card unit into said reception slot, and a second opening portion is provided on said shell, so that when said memory card unit is inserted into said reception slot, said memory card unit is exposed to outside of said shell through said second opening portion; and a cover body, provided with a connection portion, that can be inserted into said first opening portion of said shell, and well fits therein. An indented portion is provided on one end of said first opening portion, and a protrusion portion is provided on said connection portion and corresponding to said indented portion, so that when said cover body is inserted into said first opening portion, said protrusion portion is inserted into said indented portion, such that when said cover body is inserted into and capped onto said shell, the engagement and connection can be much more tightly fit and secure. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046157 | NONVOLATILE STORAGE DEVICE - A nonvolatile storage device includes a casing, a circuit substrate, a latch and a driving piece. The outer surface of the casing is provided with a slot. The slot is connected with a push button switch. The circuit substrate is fixed in the casing. The circuit substrate is provided with a connecting interface made according to the standard of serial advanced technology attachment, a control unit and a nonvolatile memory unit. The connecting interface protrudes outside the casing. The control unit and the connecting interface are electrically connected with the nonvolatile memory unit. One end of the latch is fixed to the outside of the connecting interface with a portion thereof suspended. The driving piece is provided in the casing. One end of the driving piece is fixed to the push button switch, and the other end of the driving piece presses the suspended portion of the latch selectively. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046158 | DRAINAGE STRUCTURE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING UNIT - A drainage structure of the present invention includes a drainage groove, a drain, and a groove portion. Thus, even in the case where a user accidentally spills a liquid such as water on an upper face of a first housing, intrusion of the liquid into a disk drive can be prevented, and damage to the disk drive can be prevented. Moreover, the drain is connected to the groove portion. Thus, a liquid that drains from the drain can be collected in the groove portion. Accordingly, the liquid can be prevented from spreading over a wide area, and adhesion of the liquid to various types of electric components disposed in a back face of the first housing can be prevented. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046159 | COVER OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING UNIT - In the cover opening and dosing device of the present invention, among clearances between a cover and a first cabinet, a clearance | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046160 | ENCLOSURE AND HEAT DISSIPATING DEVICE FOR THE SAME - An enclosure includes a back plate and a heat dissipating device. The back plate includes a plurality of locking members extending from the back plate. The heat dissipating device attached to the back plate and includes a plurality of fixing members engaging with the locking members. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046161 | RAIL ASSEMBLY FOR AN INDUSTRIAL COMPUTER - A rail assembly of an industrial computer is arranged symmetrically to a machine frame. Each side of the rail structure includes two sets of rail and rail base within a height of 1 U (4.45 cm). Each rail is formed in one piece with better mechanical strength and load ability. Each rail is arranged to a rail base. Through a protruded surface, a computer, disk driver, keyboard can be fixed and arranged to the rail base. The contact surfaces of the rails to the rail bases are formed as cambered surfaces. The two sets of rail can be arranged to the interfaces needed. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046162 | CASING, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A casing includes a main body and a covering layer. The main body has a first transparent area and a second transparent area disposed as mirror images. Light passes through the first transparent area and the second transparent area. The covering layer covers the second transparent area and has a transmittance gradient. A method for manufacturing the casing and an electronic device having the casing are also disclosed. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046163 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a casing, a covering layer, and a key. The casing has an opening. The covering layer covers at least one portion of the casing and covers the opening. The key is disposed at the opening and at least one portion of the key is embedded into the opening of the casing to allow one portion of the covering layer to be sandwiched between the key and the casing. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046164 | Electronic apparatus - An electronic apparatus includes: a housing having an internal space formed by top, bottom and side plates; and a power-source housing section formed next to a part of the side plate in the internal space and having a plate wall shaped such that a part adjacent to the side plate is near the side plate on one side and is away from the side plate on the other side in a direction connecting the top plate with the bottom plate. The apparatus further includes: a power-source block having an outer wall-surface whose shape conforms to the plate wall and housed in the power-source housing section; an antenna disposed in a space between the side plate and the plate wall; and a circuit board disposed in the internal space and mounted with an electronic circuit that operates based on power supplied from the power-source block housed in the power-source housing section. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046165 | Multifunction pads for portable or notebook computers - In combination with a computer having a first section supporting a keyboard and a second section supporting a screen, the second section pivotally connected to pivot between upright raised position and a down pivoted position with the second section then overlying the first section and keyboard, the improvement comprising the first section having two laterally spaced upwardly facing surfaces offset from the keyboard, two flat support pads respectively attached to the two spaced surfaces, and openly spaced below the second section in down pivoted position thereof, the pads being relatively thin, the pads sized to comfortably support the computer user's wrists during stroking of the keyboard, when the second section is in raised position, the screen located in a re-entrant recess formed by the second section, the pads received in said recess, but spaced from the screen in said second section down-pivoted position, the pads consisting of molded plastic material, there being auxiliary graphics on the pads and openly presented toward the screen, to be upwardly visible when the first section is raised relative to the second section. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046166 | INFORMATION PROCESSING UNIT - Since an information processing unit of the present invention includes a protrusion portion on a back face side of a first casing, it is possible to reduce an impact transmitted to a notebook PC when the notebook PC is placed in an upright position on the surface of a desk. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the notebook PC from being damaged. Furthermore, since the protrusion portion is provided to the back face side of the first casing, it is possible not to allow the notebook PC to stand self-supported in an upright position. Therefore, the notebook PC will not be placed carelessly in an upright position on the surface of a desk or the like; thus, it is possible to prevent the PC from being broken or damaged due to a fall. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046167 | COOLING AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DIE WITH COOLANT FLOW IN A MICROCHANNEL AND A THIN FILM THERMOELECTRIC COOLING DEVICE IN THE MICROCHANNEL - An apparatus includes an integrated circuit (IC) die that has a front surface on which an integrated circuit is formed. The IC die also has a rear surface that is opposite to the front surface. The apparatus also includes a microchannel member to define at least one microchannel at the rear surface of the IC die. The microchannel is to allow a coolant to flow through the microchannel. The apparatus further includes at least one thin film thermoelectric cooling (TFTEC) device in the at least one microchannel. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046168 | Heat dissipating device - A heat dissipating device includes a plurality of heat dissipating fins are sequentially connected together to form a continuous and cascaded heat dissipating fin set. The heat dissipating fin set having an outward radial shape. The heat dissipating fins comprise at least one local arc shape. Surfaces of the heat dissipating fins having projections and depressions to enlarge a heat dissipating area. Edges of the fins are formed with curved surface corners to prevent an operator from being cut and hurt. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046169 | Heat Dissipation Device Having Sound Output Function - A heat dissipation device having sound output function includes a base body for placing an audio/video player thereon. The base body has an inclined surface under which a fan is disposed to dissipate out the heat generated from the audio/video player. The base body incorporates with a sound output assembly including a left channel, a right channel, a center channel, and a subwoofer channel. The base body has an audio input jack disposed at a rear side thereof for connection with an audio cable. When the audio cable is connected between the audio/video player and the audio input jack, the sound of the audio/video player can be played back through the sound output assembly to form a surround sound effect. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046170 | COMPOSITE AVIONICS CHASSIS - An avionics chassis for protecting against damage, dust, dirt and incidental moisture over an extended temperature range, EMI shielding to prevent radiation of internal circuit energy and preventing the entrance of external EMI. The chassis provides lower weight, lower levels of radiated emissions and improved resistance to incident external radiation. Electric and magnetic shielding is also provided. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046171 | FASTENING MEMBER - A fastening member for fastening a peripheral device in an electronic device casing and performing heat exchange with the peripheral device is presented. The fastening member includes a supporting plate and a pair of side plates. This pair of side plates is respectively disposed on two sides of the supporting plate to support the peripheral device. The side plates can be fastened to the electronic device casing. The supporting plate has a plurality of heat-conductive connecting pieces in contact with the casing for transferring heat generated by the peripheral device to the electronic device casing, so as to perform heat exchange. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046172 | ELECTRONICS PACKAGE INCLUDING HEAT SINK IN THE HOUSING AND RELATED METHODS - An electronics package may include a housing and electronic circuitry carried thereby. The housing may include a first metallic material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and having an array of openings therein. The electronics package may also include a thermally conductive body within each of the openings in the array thereof to thereby define a heat sink for the electronic circuitry. Each of the thermally conductive bodies may include a second metallic material having a second CTE substantially different from the first CTE. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046173 | Method and System for Adapting a Mobile Computing Device with a Grounded Metallic Housing - Devices and systems are for adapting a mobile computing device, such as a handheld radio frequency identification (“RFID”) reader, with a grounded metallic housing substrate without impacting the performance of the device. The device includes a heat generating component, and a heat sink in thermal contact with the heat generating component, the heat sink including at least one thermally conductive material. The system includes a mobile computing device including a heat generating component, and a heat sink in thermal contact with the heat generating component, the heat sink including at least one thermally conductive material. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046174 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FIXING STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SAME - An electronic device includes chassis, a first printed circuit board, a second printed circuit board and a shell. The chassis includes a locating surface on which the first printed circuit board is mounted. The second printed circuit board is substantially perpendicularly mounted on the first circuit board and electrically coupled it. The shell is positioned on the locating surface to cover and receive the first and second printed circuit boards. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046175 | ELECTRONICS MODULE, ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY HOUSING SAME, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Various embodiments of the invention relate to electronics modules, enclosure assemblies housing at least one such electronics module, and systems (e.g., missiles or unmanned vehicles) that may employ such enclosure assemblies. In one embodiment, an electronics module includes a first plate extending generally in a first plane, and a second plate spaced from the first plate and extending generally in a second plane. The electronics module further includes a plurality of electronic board assemblies each of which extends generally in a respective plane and is in thermal communication with at least one of the first and second plates. Each electronic board assembly may be positioned between the first and second plates and oriented so that the respective plane thereof is non-parallel relative to the first and second planes. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046176 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH MAINTENANCE CAPABILITY - A portable electronic device includes a circuit board and at least one treatment element mounted adjacent to the circuit board and storing volatile maintaining matters therein. The circuit board generates heat when the portable electronic device is working to heat the treatment element, and then the maintaining matters volatilize to maintain the portable electronic device. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046177 | ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY HOUSING AT LEAST ONE ELECTRONIC BOARD ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEMS USING SAME - Various embodiments of the invention relate to enclosure assemblies housing at least one electronic board assembly and systems (e.g., missiles or unmanned vehicles) that may employ such enclosure assemblies. In an embodiment, an enclosure assembly includes an enclosure having an interior surface defining an interior space and an inner diameter. At least one electronic board assembly is positioned within the interior space and includes a first peripheral edge region and an opposing second peripheral edge region. The electronic board assembly extends diametrically so that the first and second peripheral edge regions are at least proximate to the interior surface. In another embodiment, a plurality of electronic board assemblies are positioned within the interior space and each extends generally along a respective non-diametric chord defined by the interior surface. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046178 | FLAT PANEL DISPLAY - The invention is related to a flat panel display, comprising a panel, a first frame body and a second frame body. The first frame body has a U-shaped fastening member with at least an opening on one sidewall thereof. The second frame body is concaved a first recess corresponding to the U-shaped fastening member. The first recess has at least a protrusion on one sidewall thereof and the protrusion corresponds to the opening. Therefore, when the protrusion is pressed into the opening and then the U-shaped fastening member is wedged in the first recess, the first frame body and the second frame body are fixed together and thus the panel between the first frame body and the second frame body can be fastened tightly without using fastening bolts and soldering art. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046179 | Electronic Device - An electronic device having an integral feeling between a display and an operating member is provided. A mobile phone | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046180 | SELF-POWERED PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A self-powered portable electronic device includes a main body, a cover slidably assembled on the main body, a sliding part secured on the cover, and a power generating device. The power generating device includes a rack secured on the sliding part, a power generating module assembled on the main body, and a gear engaging the rack and assembled on the power generating module. The cover slides the rack relative to the main body, and the gear is rotated by the rack and drives the power generating module to generate operating power. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046181 | REMOVABLE CARD GUIDES FOR HORIZONTAL LINE CARDS - A chassis for telecommunication gear including horizontal circuit boards includes an enclosure forming a front-accessible circuit board slot for receiving horizontal circuit boards. The circuit board slot has first connectors for receiving mating second connectors on the circuit boards, and multiple circuit board guides for guiding and securing horizontal circuit boards inserted into the slot. Adjacent pairs of the guides are spaced to receive circuit boards of predetermined widths, and at least one of the guides is removable so that it can be re-positioned within the slot for changing the spacing between adjacent pairs of the guides to receive circuit boards of different widths. The circuit boards may be telecommunication line cards. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046182 | CIRCUIT BOARD INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM, CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY, CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CIRCUIT BOARD - A circuit board interconnection system is disclosed according to the embodiments of the present invention. The system includes a first circuit board, a second circuit board, a third circuit board, a first connector and a second connector. The first connector and the second connector are mounted at two sides of the first circuit board respectively so that the second circuit board mounted on the first connector is perpendicular to the third circuit board on the second connector. The first connector and the second connector mounted respectively at two sides of the first circuit board are coupled to each other via an impedance controlled mechanism on the first circuit board. Another circuit board interconnection system, a circuit board, a connector assembly and a method for manufacturing a circuit board are disclosed according to the present invention. The circuit board adopts the impedance controlled mechanism which has a shielding function and an impedance controlled function to replace a via hole on the existing circuit board where the via hole has an uncontrollable resistance. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046183 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGE SYSTEM - An integrated circuit package system includes: connecting a carrier and an integrated circuit mounted thereover; mounting an interposer, having an opening, over the integrated circuit; connecting an interconnect between the interposer and the carrier through the opening; and forming an encapsulation planar with a carrier vertical side of the carrier and an interposer vertical side of the interposer. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046184 | RADIO-FREQUENCY PACKAGE - A radio-frequency package includes a radio-frequency device, a multilayer dielectric substrate, and an electromagnetic shield member. The multilayer dielectric substrate includes an internal conductor pad, a first signal via-hole connected to the internal conductor pad, an external conductor pad, a second signal via-hole connected to the external conductor pad, and an inner-layer signal line that connects between the first signal via-hole and the second signal via-hole. The internal conductor pad includes a leading-end open line having a length of substantially a quarter of a wavelength of a radio-frequency signal used in the radio-frequency device. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046185 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A printed circuit board has a first solder land, a second solder land, and a signal line pattern. The first solder land is configured to be soldered with an electronic part. The second solder land is configured to accumulate solder, the second solder land being disposed on a downstream side of the first solder land as viewed in a direction in which the printed circuit is carried. The signal line pattern includes an exposed part that is not covered with a resist, the exposed part being disposed between the solder land and the solder bridge prevention land. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046186 | CIRCUIT BOARD STRUCTURE COMPRISING AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CIRCUIT BOARD STRUCTURE COMPRISING AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT - A circuit board structure and a method for manufacturing a circuit board structure comprising an electrical component. The method comprises the steps of fabricating a conductive pattern on the surface of an essentially plane-like layer on the back side of the plane-like layer, and forming an electrical contact between at least one electrical component and the conductive pattern. The method further comprises the steps of attaching at least one electrical component to the back side of the plane-like layer after the fabrication of the conductive pattern, molding encapsulation material on the back side of the plane-like layer so that the encapsulation material at least partly encloses the at least one electrical component attached to the back side of the plane-like layer, and forming holes through the conductive pattern at positions where terminals of the electrical components attached to the back side of the plane-like layer become positioned when the electrical component is attached to the circuit board structure. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046187 | Electronic apparatus - A cable connects a circuit board mounted with an electronic circuit to a BT module that controls wireless communications compliant with Bluetooth (Registered Trademark). The cable is a connection cable that elastically deforms and applies pushing force in a direction to make the BT module leave away from the circuit board. A second holding piece, which is cantilever-shaped, moves to a releasing position at which holding the BT module is released by elastic deformation as well as moves to a supporting position at which the second holding piece presses the BT module by release of elastic deformation. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046188 | THIN FOIL SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE - The present invention relates to methods and arrangements for using a thin foil to form electrical interconnects in an integrated circuit package. One such arrangement involves a foil carrier structure, which includes a foil adhered to a carrier having cavities. Some methods of the present invention involve attaching dice to the foil and encapsulating the foil carrier structure in a molding material. In one embodiment, the molding material presses against the foil, which causes portions of the foil to distend into the cavities of the carrier. As a result, recessed and raised areas are formed in the foil. Afterwards, the carrier is removed and portions of the raised areas in the foil are removed through one of a variety of techniques, such as grinding. This process helps define and electrical isolate contact pads in the foil. The resulting molded foil structure may then be singulated into multiple semiconductor packages. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046189 | SHIELD SHELL - A shield shell | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046190 | NOISE SHIELDING CASE AND SHIELDING STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRONIC PART - To effectively suppress an adverse effect of radiation of electrical noise on other electronic circuits and increase the mounting strength of the electronic part on the substrate, where the electrical noise is noise emitted from an electronic part installed on a substrate. The tip of a nozzle for filling with a reinforcing resin is protruded into a noise shielding case through an elongated hole formed in the top board part of the noise shielding case, and the reinforcement resin is placed between the lower surface of the electronic part and the upper surface of the substrate. This realizes the noise shielding case in which a peripheral wall part surrounding the outer surfaces of the electronic part and the top board part covering the upper surface of the electronic part are integrated together. The noise shielding case prevents leakage of radiation of electrical noise from the electronic part. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046191 | Plasma display panel including frameless EMI filter, and/or method of making the same - A plasma display panel (PDP) includes a frameless EMI filter supported by a glass substrate for blocking/shielding substantial amounts of electromagnetic waves, with the filter being supported by a side of the substrate opposite a viewer. In certain example embodiments, the PDP filter includes a transparent conductive coating (TCC) for electromagnetic interference (EMI) and near infrared (NIR) blocking without the need for a conductive, peripheral buss bar. Additionally, in certain example embodiments, the need for a conductive frame is reduced or eliminated. The filter has high visible transmission, and is capable of blocking/shielding electromagnetic waves. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046192 | ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING DEVICE - An electromagnetic interference shielding device includes a printed circuit board, a metal member and an elastic member. The elastic member includes a first resisting portion which contacts the printed circuit board and a second resisting portion which contacts the metal member, and the second resisting portion is saw-toothed, and is capable of piercing an oxidized layer of the metal member. Thus, the elastic member keeps contacting the metal member maximally no matter the metal member is oxidized or not, and reduces the electromagnetic interference effectively. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046193 | DISPLAY APPARATUS - A display apparatus is provided. A frame is fixed and supported at the rear of a front panel forming the front portion of the display apparatus, and a separate bracket member is not mounted on the edges of the front panel. Thus, the front exterior of the display apparatus is neatly finished, and the display screen looks bigger than it actually is. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046194 | In-Wall video/audio signal adapter device - An in-wall video/audio signal adapter device including a first adapter and a second adapter. The first adapter includes a transmitter unit fixed on a mount. The mount can be locked in a first cavity previously formed on a wall. The second adapter includes a receiver unit fixed on a mount. The mount can be locked in a second cavity previously formed on the wall. Internet signal transmission cables are previously embedded in the wall. The Internet signal transmission cables are connected between the first adapter and the second adapter. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046195 | Terminal block as part of a high-voltage plant - The subject matter of the invention is a terminal block ( | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046196 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELF-ILLUMINATING SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, EMERGENCY, AND SAFETY DEVICES - A method and apparatus for the self-illumination of various objects designed for use in sports, entertainment, safety, and emergency related activities. The objects are caused to self-illuminate by chemiluminescence to facilitate usage of the objects during non-daylight hours or in areas that are otherwise surrounded by darkness. Chemiluminescence may be activated through injection, acceleration, tactile manipulation, through the process of attaching various portions of the self-illuminating objects together, or through the use of a mechanical activator. Activation is utilized to cause emission of visible light from within one or more cavities of the objects, from exterior portions of the objects, or from various inserts of the objects. Subcutaneous packets are also provided that may be caused to emanate visible light through chemiluminescence. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046197 | LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE WITH HIGH HEAT-DISSIPATION EFFICIENCY - A light source device includes a circuit board, a solid state lighting element, and a hollow cylindrical metal reflector. The circuit board has a circuit layer formed thereon. The solid state lighting element is placed on the circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit layer. The hollow cylindrical metal reflector is placed on the circuit board and insulated from the circuit layer. An inner surface of the reflector surrounds the solid state lighting element to reflect and direct light from the solid state lighting element towards an opposite side of the reflector to the solid state lighting element. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046198 | Flexible Backlit Display - The present invention is directed toward a graphics display assembly configured to display a true color palette in illuminated and non-illuminate states. The graphics display assembly includes a backlit electroluminescent (EL) panel and optical interface layer. The optical interface layer is translucent, preventing color shift of transmitted light. In operation, the optical interface layer masks the pink or rose-colored hue visible when the EL panel is in its non-illuminated state. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046199 | PLUMBING FIXTURE WITH LIGHT PIPE ILLUMINATION - A plumbing fixture using an integrated light pipe wherein a multi-shot method of injection molding is used to apply transparent, light channeling plastic completely or partially over surface areas of parts used above and below the waterline in the spa, pool or recreational water industry. Light is provided to the transparent over-molded portion of parts via a lighting element that can be molded onto the specific parts to be lit or assembled as a separate component to a part. All parts to be lit are directly or serially wired to a power supply mounted within the major appliance housing and are operated by an appropriate control device. This unique multi-shot manufacturing method and approach to illuminating targeted components and/or features provides lighting effects in a way that is simple and rugged and well suited to the rigorous environment of recreational uses of plumbing fixtures and illumination. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046200 | PRISM SHEET AND BACKLIGHT MODULE - A prism sheet including a transparent substrate, a plurality of prism rods and at least one optical grating structure is provided. The transparent substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The prism rods are disposed on the first surface, wherein each of the prism rods extends along a first direction, and the prism rods are arranged along a second direction. The optical grating structure is disposed on the first surface and located between two adjacent ones of the prism rods, wherein the optical grating structure extends along the first direction. In addition, a backlight module using the above-mentioned prism sheet is also provided. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046201 | Electronic Assembly and Backlight Module - An electronic assembly includes a thermally-conductive substrate, a circuit board device and a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) devices. The circuit board device is disposed on the thermally-conductive substrate. The LED devices are disposed on the thermally-conductive substrate. The LED device includes a plurality of electrical connection portions and at least one thermal connection portion. The electrical connection portions are electrically connected to the circuit board device. The thermal connection portion is thermally connected to the thermally-conductive substrate. The connection locations of the circuit board device connected to the electrical connection portions and the connection location of the thermally-conductive substrate connected to the thermal connection portion are at a same plane. In addition, a backlight module applying the electronic assembly is also provided. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046202 | BACKLIGHT ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED BRIGHTNESS UNIFORMITY AND DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A backlight assembly and a display apparatus having the backlight assembly are disclosed. A diffusion plate is provided above a plurality of lamps. Diffusion patterns that cause contrast inversion and diffusion patterns that do not cause contrast inversion are arranged on a surface of a diffusion plate, in an alternating manner along a longitudinal direction of the lamps. Thus, a brightness difference between a first area in which the lamps are positioned and a second area between two adjacent lamps is reduced, thereby improving a brightness uniformity of light from the backlight assembly. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046203 | Back-Lit Operating Unit For Construction Machinery - A back-lit operating unit for construction machinery includes a front panel having a plurality of cut-outs. Operating components are received in thecut-outs. A lighting device is arranged behind the front panel. The front panel has a sandwich construction including a carrier panel, a transparent mounting panel located on a front of the carrier panel, and a transparent film located on a front of the mounting panel. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046204 | SURFACE ILLUMINATING DEVICE AND IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS - A surface illuminating device is provided and includes a plurality of linear light sources, a light-transmissive optical sheet including a luminance-distribution control layer for decreasing unevenness in luminance of light emitted from the linear light sources, and a reflection surface for reflecting the light emitted from the linear light sources. The luminance-distribution control layer includes a plurality of protrusions. In a range of 0≦x≦L/2, protruding directions of some or all the protrusions are inclined such that the protruding directions of the protrusions are located farther from a Z direction, which is an optical axis of a linear light source in an X direction, to the X direction as the protrusions are located farther from the position of x= | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046205 | OPTO-ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present application relates to an opto-electronic device. The opto-electronic device includes an n-cladding layer, a p-cladding layer and a multi-quantum well structure. The multi-quantum well structure is located between the p-cladding layer and the n-cladding layer, and includes a plurality of barrier layers, a plurality of well layers and a barrier tuning layer. The barrier tuning layer is made by doping the barrier layer adjacent to the p-cladding layer with an impurity therein for changing an energy barrier thereof to improve the light extraction efficiency of the opto-electronic device. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046206 | BACKLIGHT DEVICE FOR LIQUID CRYSTAL MODULE - A backlight device for a liquid crystal module includes a linear light source and a light reflecting member. The light reflecting member reflects light emitted from the linear light source. The light reflecting member includes a center reflecting face, a pair of first peripheral reflecting faces and a pair of second peripheral reflecting faces. The center reflecting face and the first and second peripheral reflecting faces are integrally formed from a sheet-like member as a one-piece, unitary member. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046207 | BACKLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A backlight assembly includes a light source, a light-guiding plate and a diffusion sheet that includes a first bead layer on a lower surface of the diffusion sheet facing the light-guiding plate, and a second bead layer on an upper surface of the diffusion sheet. To improve image display quality, the hardness of the beads of the first bead layer facing the light guide plate are equal to or less than that of the light guide plate to prevent scratching of the light guide plate. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046208 | Led luminaire made with recycled materials - A method and apparatus for providing a luminaire employing at least one Light Emitting Diode (LED) device as the light source and a metal beverage container as the luminaire housing. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046209 | Cosmetic housing - A cosmetic housing ( | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046210 | ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE PRODUCTS - A plurality of organic light emitting diode (OLED) devices can be spatially distributed to form various lighting systems and luminaires. The lighting systems can be configured to readily replace conventional light bulbs or tubular fluorescent lamps. A networked lighting system including a plurality of OLED devices can have a variable light field based on a feedback. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046211 | Lighting Device Configured to Operate with Different Batteries - A lighting device in the form of a handheld flashlight is provided that includes a plurality of light sources located within a swivel head pivotally connected to a main body. The main body has a yoke portion connected to the swivel head by a head attachment mechanism that includes locking detents to lock the swivel head into one of a plurality of positions. The lighting device also has a tail cap that engages the main body by way of a cam lock wheel to provide a closure to the battery compartment. The lighting device further includes multiple modes of operation having a plurality of switches that provide control in various lighting modes. The lighting device is configured to be powered by one number of batteries supplying a first voltage output and is configured to be powered by a second different number of batteries supplying a second different voltage output, and the batteries are installed in battery compartments and include spring biased contacts for ensuring proper orientation of the batteries. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046212 | PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICE WITH IMPROVED HANGING MEANS - The invention relates to a portable lighting device that includes a power supply housing; a lighting head comprising at least one light source; a linking arm linking the housing and the head; a holding member of the lighting head; the latter being mobile relative to the housing between a first position in which the head is close and/or secured to the housing and a second position in which the head is distant and/or not secured to the housing, the holding member being secured to the housing and fitted to maintain the head in a fixed position relative to the housing in the first position of the head. The holding member includes a mobile element relative to the housing, adapted to hang the housing on an external mounting. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046213 | FLASHLIGHT HAVING A STRUCTURE CONFIGURED TO PROVIDE USEFUL MECHANICAL FEATURES - Various structures are provided that may be advantageously used in one or more flashlight designs. In one example, apertures may be provided in a flashlight body to facilitate attachment of the flashlight with various structures. In another example, a recess may be included in an external surface of a flashlight head to facilitate the attachment of appropriate insignia or structures to a flashlight in an efficient manner that need not interfere with a user's operation of the flashlight. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046214 | Fluorescent light fixture retrofit kit - A retrofit kit is configured for a single or multiple tubular fluorescent lamp fixture. The original fixture being retrofitted may or may not have any reflectors. The kit includes a new improved reflector with double concave wings. The winged reflector preferably has a central arched, preferably trapezoidal portion which forms the lower cover of the fixture box. This central trapezoidal portion includes an access door to permit access to the ballast without the need to remove the winged reflector once it is installed. An arched, preferably trapezoidal socket bar is installed at each end of the fixture, to lower the position of the lamp with respect to the winged reflector surfaces, to enhance the light distribution in a downward direction while permitting enhanced up-lighting. The distal ends of the trapezoidal central portion of the reflector mate with the trapezoidal socket bars at opposite ends of the fixture. | 2010-02-25 |
| 20100046215 | Ballast access hatch in reflector - A hatch is provided for a fluorescent lighting fixture having a continuous reflector covering the central section. The hatch is covered by a cover of compatible contour cut through the reflector underneath the location of the ballast in the housing above the reflector. The hatch cover is finished in the same surface as that of the reflector to minimize any disruption to the intended reflective pattern and to blend visually with the reflector. Two or more preferably quick-connect fasteners attach the hatch cover to the reflector. To gain access to the ballast, the lens or diffuser is removed and then the fluorescent lamp tubes which would interfere with the hatch cover are removed. The hatch cover is then removed to gain unobstructed access to the ballast from the underside of the fixture. | 2010-02-25 |
