20th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140131526 | Cabling for Central Axis Pendant System - A central pivot pendant arm system is provided for running cabling internally within a shoulder casting through a shaft that provides an axis of rotation and cabling access through a side opening in the shaft. The shoulder casting is pivotable about the axis of rotation and partially encloses a portion of the shaft. The shoulder casting has a protrusion for attachment of a pendant arm and facilitates cabling passage inside the shoulder casting, between the shaft side opening and the pendant arm interior. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131527 | ANCHORING CABLES TO RACK WITH CABLE CLAMP ARRANGEMENTS - Securing a cable to a panel includes assembling a cable clamp arrangement to a cable and mounting the cable clamp arrangement to the panel. Assembling the cable clamp arrangement includes disposing a grommet around an exterior surface of the cable; disposing a yoke around the grommet so that the yoke at least partially surrounds the grommet; and compressing the yoke and grommet between a bracket and a backing plate using a fastener so that the cable is compressed. Mounting the cable clamp arrangement to the panel includes sliding the bracket relative to the panel in a direction parallel to a surface of the panel until the bracket rests on fasteners extending from the panel. Mounting the clamp arrangement can also include tightening the fasteners. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131528 | MOUNT FOR CABLE HARNESS - The present application relates to a mount ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140131529 | Support collar for long articles, in particular cables, pipes, and/or the like - A support collar for long articles, in particular cables, pipes and/or the like, includes a sheet-like structure provided with a flat top end portion, having an opening, and two side portions perpendicular to the top end portion, each having a respective engaging element for engaging the support collar on a support plate or on a top end portion of another support collar. The side portions and the top end portion delimit an area for partially housing an article to be supported. The collar also includes a retainer for keeping the long article stably joined to the sheet-like structure, which includes at least one retaining clip provided with two gripping arms which extend inside the housing area. The gripping arms can be elastically splayed so as to engage with and retain the long article inside the housing area, pressing it elastically in directions transverse to the longitudinal extension thereof. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131530 | Modular Beverage Holder - A beverage container holder adapted to hold a wide variety of containers including cups, bottles, mugs, and tumblers. The device preferably includes a base, an upright extending upward from the base, and a receiver near the top of the upright. The receiver preferably includes a cup holder which is preferably made detachable so that it may be washed in a dishwasher. The height of the receiver with respect to the base is adjustable in the present invention. The rotation of the receiver with respect to the base is preferably also made adjustable. The adjustment mechanism may preferably be activated using only one hand. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131531 | Method For Assembling Blow Molded Tubes - A support post includes a first tube with a first support face at its end and at least one groove in the first support face. The support post further includes a second tube with a barrel at its end having a diameter smaller than the first tube and dimensionally matched to a hole in the first support face. The second tube further includes at least one track on the barrel that engages the at least one groove and at least one hook on the barrel that engages a flange in the interior of the first tube. The second tube further includes a second support face at an end of the barrel that engages the first support face. The components are dimensioned so as to form a tight fit between the first and second support faces and the hook and flange to prevent bending motion between the first and second tubes. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131532 | Ladder Securing Device - A stabilizing device that will secure extension ladder to the roof of a house. Device is compact and light in weight and permanently installs on ladder. The core components of the invention are arm assemblies with pivoting feet, connecting point for chain and bracket for clamp storage, a connecting chain, and modified hold down clamps. Configuration is as follows: Arm assemblies with pivoting feet attach (bolt) directly to ladder, the pivoting feet will self-adjust to the pitch of the roof. The modified hold down clamps that are attached to the arms by a very short chain, are then clamped to the lowest run of shingles. It should be further noted that the pivoting feet are adjustable to allow ladder to be placed at a roof gable, also note that the feet and clamps are padded at the shingle contact point to enhance grip and prevent shingle damage. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131533 | Hanger for mounting objects of various shapes and sizes - The invention relates to a hanger for mounting objects of various shapes and sizes on vertical, sloping or horizontal surfaces. The hanger comprises a frame formed by two opposing parts adapted to grip the object, and linked together by an adjustable length of cord so that the frame can be made to fit precisely the object to be hung. The disadvantages of the prior art hangers that rely on springs to provide for the adjustment needed for them to fit a range of sizes will be overcome. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131534 | INFORMATION READER OF INJECTION CONTAINER - An information reader of an injection container that includes a container clamping mechanism clamping side portions of the injection container, the container clamping mechanism includes a pair of first clamping bodies arranged on one side of the side portions of the injection container, and a second clamping body capable of entering between the pair of the first clamping bodies. Each of the pair of the first clamping bodies includes a first clamping unit having a first recess in an approximate doglegged shape, and a first arm portion projecting approximately horizontally from a lower end portion of the first clamping unit. The second clamping body includes a second clamping unit having a second recess in an approximately reverse doglegged shape formed to face against the first recess, and a second arm portion projecting approximately horizontally from a lower end portion of the second clamping unit. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131535 | Pump Jack Pole Brace Latch and Method - A pump jack pole brace. The brace comprises a U-shaped yoke member having a first leg and a second leg. The brace includes a latch plate assembly having a first side slidably and pivotably attached to the first leg, and a second side having a tab which engages with the second leg to form a closed envelope with the yoke. A method for securing a pole for use of a pump jack system. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131536 | MOUNTING BRACKET FOR ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - A modular assembly for mounting electronic control modules is disclosed. The modular assembly comprises a generally planar bracket having a main portion having a first side and a second side opposite of the first side, and at least mounting three feet extending from said main portion. At least four mounting points are located near a perimeter of each of the first and second surfaces. At least one electronic control module is attached to the mounting points on the first surface and at least one electronic control module is attached to the mounting points on the second surface. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131537 | SUPPORTING BRACKET FOR DISPLAY - A supporting bracket for fixing one or two displays includes a base, an extension bar, a cantilever bar, and a fixing bar mounted to the base. A number of fixing pins extend from each of opposite sides of the fixing bar. The extension bar and the cantilever bar each define a number of through holes to be fitted around the corresponding fixing pins. A fixing member is formed at each of a side of the extension bar, a side of the cantilever bar, an end of the fixing bar, and an end of the extension bar, to be fixed to a display. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131538 | Docking Station - A docking station for an oblong-shaped device is provided. The docking station can include a mounting case and a mounting bracket assembly arranged on the mounting case. The mounting bracket assembly can be configured such that the oblong-shaped device is securable to the mounting case in both a landscape mode and a portrait mode. The mounting bracket assembly can include a base mounting bracket and at least one slidable mounting latch. The at least one slidable mounting latch can be arranged to slide over the oblong-shaped device in both the landscape mode and the portrait mode. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131539 | FILTER HOLDING FRAME WITH ADJUSTABLE CLAMPING MECHANISM AND SLOT FOR PRE-FILTER - Embodiments of the invention generally provide a filter frame assembly adapted for clamping in a housing is provided. The frame assembly includes a frame having a downstream frame member coupled to a cross-member, the downstream frame member and cross-member adapted to fit within the housing. At least two clamp mechanisms are coupled to frame assembly. Each of the clamp mechanisms include a rotatable rod coupled to a handle which is used to displace the frame assembly. The handle is configured to be clear of a filter receiving aperture defined above the cross-member when the handle is in both of an open or a closed position. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131540 | BASE ASSEMBLY - A base assembly includes a base, a panel body, and a securing member. The base includes a base body and a mounting portion extending from the base body. The mounting portion defines a pivot hole. The panel body defines an opening corresponding to the pivot hole. The securing member includes a head portion, a pivot shaft extending from the head portion, and a securing portion secured to the pivot shaft. The pivot shaft is pivotably mounted in the pivot hole. The base is located between the head portion and the securing portion. The securing portion is located in the opening and is configured to rotate to engage the panel body. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131541 | LADDER SAFETY DEVICE AND METHOD OF ATTACHMENT - According to principles of the present inventive concepts, a ladder safety device can include one or more stabilizing legs configured to be removably or permanently attached to a ladder. In a preferred embodiment, an attachment mechanism of the ladder safety device removably attaches to the ladder through rung holes already present in the ladder. The stabilizing legs are preferably secured in the attachment mechanism such that they can be securely oriented at a desired angle extending away from the ladder legs and can be independently extended to have a desired length. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131542 | Vehicle Seat Suspension With Conical Roller Stabilized Isolator - A vehicle seat suspension has lower and upper housings with the upper housing adapted to support the seat and having longitudinally extending side tracks. A linkage assembly having a plurality of links connects the lower and upper housing. A plurality of side rollers are mounted to the links and ride in the side tracks, each rotating on a horizontally extending axis. Each of the side rollers has an outer conical bearing surface and each of the side tracks has an angled outside wall. The outer conical bearing surface of each side roller and the angled outside wall of each side track have an angle relative to vertical to facilitate their rolling engagement. The side rollers engage the longitudinal tracks at spaced locations to stabilize the upper housing in a direction generally perpendicular to its fore and aft travel path. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131543 | DEVICE FIXING STRUCTURE - A device is disposed through a base that is slidable along a rail, and flange shaped engagement edge portions extending along with side edges of the rail is engaged with a pair of opposed base side engaging means provided on the base, and a resin base side spur tooth portion with a desired width provided on the base is meshed with a resin rail side spur tooth portion with substantially the same width provided on a side surface portion of the rail so that the base is not made a position gap, whereby the base is fixed to the rail. To enable fixation of a device formed into an odd shape, the base is vertically divided into two parts so that an upper member can move on an axis with respect to a lower member. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131544 | FIELD INSTALLABLE SUPPORT BRACKET ASSEMBLY - A field installable support bracket assembly for an electrical box, wherein the electrical box is to be secured to a side surface of a first structural stud. The field installable support bracket assembly includes a stud bracket and an adjustable back bracket. The stud bracket includes a stud bracket member configured to be secured to a front surface of a second structural stud, and a stud bracket guiding rib. The adjustable back bracket includes a mounting panel configured to be secured to a back of the electrical box, and a back bracket guiding rib. The back bracket guiding rib and the stud bracket are configured to join the stud bracket to the adjustable back bracket. The field installable support bracket assembly is configured to provide support for the electrical box. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131545 | WALL FAUCET MOUNTING SLEEVE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A multi-piece wall faucet mounting sleeve that includes a tube and flange assembly having a longitudinal axis and a tube, and that includes a mounting bracket assembly configured to telescopically receive a portion of the tube and flange assembly such that the mounting bracket assembly is slidingly disposable about the tube of the tube and flange assembly. In addition, the components are configured such that the mounting bracket of the mounting bracket assembly is non-perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tube of the tube and flange assembly when they are assembled together. Thus, the tube integrally provides a downward fall, or natural drain angle, with respect to a wall surface when assembled to the mounting bracket assembly, which fall allows for water to drain from a faucet, such as a freezeless faucet, disposed in the tube. Further, the tube is easily assembled and adjustable within and lockable to the mounting bracket assembly even after the mounting bracket assembly is disposed about the tube. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131546 | Universal Object Retention System With Tactile Feature - Various embodiments may be generally directed to a universal object retention system that may be configured with at least a support substrate and a plurality of ductile members extending across predetermined portions of the support substrate. At least one ductile member may be configured with a tactile feature that increases friction between the support substrate and the ductile feature. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131547 | HIGH-DAMPING DEVICE - A high-damping device includes a stiffness platform, a damping unit, and a joining medium layer. The stiffness platform has a basin. The damping unit has a concrete base received in the basin of the stiffness platform. The joining medium layer is an adhesive layer coated on a bottom and a sidewall of the basin of the stiffness platform. The high-damping device may support a machine weights several tons and provide a good dynamic stiffness. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131548 | VERTICAL CONCRETE FORM WITH REMOVABLE FORMING PANELS - A construction form system for forming concrete walls for use as above grade walls, foundations, frost walls, exterior envelopes, and the like, is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of pairs of opposing vertical forming panels spaced from each other to define a forming cavity disposed to receive a hardenable material. Each pair of opposing forming panels comprises an inner panel forming part of an inner wall and an outer panel forming part of an outer wall. The system also includes an outer rail positioned between each adjacent pair of outer forming panels and an inner rail positioned between each adjacent pair of inner forming panels. The inner forming panels comprise support panels configured to be selectively addable and removable from between each adjacent pair of inner rails prior to and subsequent to a pouring of the hardenable material into the cavity. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131549 | THROUGH SILICON OPTICAL INTERCONNECTS - Some implementations provide a semiconductor device that includes a first die and an optical receiver. The first die includes a back side layer having a thickness that is sufficiently thin to allow an optical signal to traverse through the back side layer. The optical receiver is configured to receive several optical signals through the back side layer of the first die. In some implementations, each optical signal originates from a corresponding optical emitter coupled to a second die. In some implementations, the back side layer is a die substrate. In some implementations, the optical signal traverses a substrate portion of the back side layer. The first die further includes an active layer. The optical receiver is part of the active layer. In some implementations, the semiconductor device includes a second die that includes an optical emitter. The second die coupled to the back side of the first die. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131550 | OPTICAL TOUCH DEVICE AND TOUCH CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An optical touch device and a touch control method thereof are provided. The touch control method is adopted by an optical touch device, including: sensing, by a photoelectric sensor, a presence of an object at a touch location on a touch surface; sensing, by a pressure sensor, a pressure; and when the pressure sensor senses the pressure, determining, by a processor, that a touch event has occurred at the touch location. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131551 | PROXIMITY SENSOR AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A proximity sensor includes a proximity sensing unit and a signal processing unit. The proximity sensing unit detects whether an object to be detected is close by to obtain a measured value. The signal processing unit compares the measured value with an initial noise cross-talk value to determine whether the initial noise cross-talk value should be updated. If the determined result of the signal processing unit is no, the signal processing unit compares the measured value with a default value to determine whether the object to be detected is located in a detection range of the proximity sensing unit. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131552 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND IMAGE SENSOR - To provide a small-area photoelectric conversion device without impairing a resolution switching function, signals for controlling output order control switches provided so as to correspond to photoelectric conversion elements are selected by an output order control circuit and a shift register. In this manner, the number of flip-flops forming a shift register is reduced. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131553 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE - A solid-state imaging device according to an embodiment includes: an imaging element including an imaging area formed with a plurality of pixel blocks each including pixels; a first optical system forming an image of an object on an imaging surface; and a second optical system re-forming the image, which has been formed on the imaging surface, on the pixel blocks corresponding to microlenses, the second optical system including a microlens array formed with the microlenses provided in accordance with the pixel blocks. The microlenses are arranged in such a manner that an angle θ between a straight line connecting center points of adjacent microlenses and one of a row direction and a column direction in which the pixels are aligned is expressed as follows: θ>sin | 2014-05-15 |
20140131554 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE AND SWITCHING CIRCUIT - A solid-state imaging device includes: a photoelectric conversion unit which converts light into signal charges; an accumulation unit which accumulates the signal charges; a transfer transistor connected between the photoelectric conversion unit and the accumulation unit for transferring to the accumulation unit, the signal charges obtained through the conversion by the photoelectric conversion unit; an amplification transistor for amplifying the signal charges accumulated in the accumulation unit to generate a voltage signal, the amplification transistor having a gate connected to the accumulation unit; a reset transistor for resetting a voltage of the accumulation unit; a first amplification circuit for negatively feeding back the voltage signal generated by the amplification transistor to the reset transistor; and a second amplification circuit for positively feeding back the voltage signal generated by the amplification transistor to the amplification transistor. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131555 | SENSOR SYSTEM - In a sensor system including a plurality of photoelectric sensor units, a light projecting period arbitrarily determined in each type is provided and mutual interference is prevented between identical types. The sensor system includes the plurality of sensor units coupled by a connector unit while a signal can be transmitted. Each of the sensor units retains type information thereof, and sets a unique identification number by transmitting the signal to each other. Each sensor unit operates after a delay time determined according to the identification number thereof elapses with a synchronous signal as a starting point. The synchronous signal is transmitted with a predetermined period from the sensor unit having a specific identification number in the plurality of sensor units. The delay time of each sensor unit is determined such that an operating period is matched with a predetermined period determined in each piece of the type information. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131556 | IMAGING APPARATUS, AND IMAGING SYSTEM - An embodiment is an imaging apparatus including a plurality of unit cells. The imaging apparatus includes a first conductive member electrically connected to gates of the plurality of first transfer transistors, a second conductive member electrically connected to gates of the plurality of second transfer transistors, a third conductive member disposed adjacently to the first conductive member in a same wiring layer as the first conductive member and electrically connected to a plurality of nodes each included in respective one of the plurality of unit cells, and a fourth conductive member disposed adjacently to the second conductive member in a same wiring layer as the second conductive member. An opposing length of the first conductive member and the third conductive member is longer than an opposing length of the second conductive member and the fourth conductive member. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131557 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SENSING - A method of and apparatus for, detecting an intrusion into a volume defined relative to a path across an opening along which path a closure member for the opening can be controllably displaced to define a gap in the opening, the gap being bounded on one side by the closure member and on the other side to the one side by a boundary member; the volume including at least one threshold region on at least one side of the path; the volume having as a base the threshold region and rising above the threshold region; a first group of at least two emitters of electromagnetic signals located on either the closure member or the boundary and directed into the volume and a second group of at least two receivers for electromagnetic signals located on the opposite side of the gap to the emitters; emissions from the emitters being directed into the volume but not directly towards the receivers; the emitters and receivers forming part of a network including processing means which form a compound sensor for use in monitoring operation of the closure member and for defining sensitivity to an intrusion into a region or regions of the volume; each emitter being adapted to direct a primary beam of e.m. radiation into the volume; each receiver being adapted to receive a secondary beam generated by the reflection of a primary beam from a target intruding into the volume; the method comprising the steps of: causing at least one of the emitters to emit a primary beam along a first axis into the volume; allowing at least one of the receivers to receive a secondary beam of radiation along a second axis from the volume; the secondary beam being generated by reflection of a primary beam from a target intruding into the volume; the secondary beam being generated in the volume by way of but not constituted by, the or any primary beam from an emitter; and enabling one or more of the receivers to provide an output signal into the network of the compound receiver characteristic of the, or each, secondary beam detected by at least one of the receivers in the second group; and providing that where the compound sensor serves to establish: that when an excess gain ratio is relatively small in an output signal from a single receiver caused by reception by the receiver of a secondary beam and the size of the gap is relatively large then the compound sensor functions so as to increase sensitivity of detection existing within a given predetermined region of the volume by comparison with sensitivity in another region or regions in the volume; that when an excess gain ratio is relatively large in an output signal from a single receiver caused by reception by the receiver of a secondary beam and the size of the gap is reducing or small then the sensor functions so as to increase sensitivity of detection within more than one region of the volume by comparison with sensitivity in another region or regions in the volume. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131558 | DETECTING APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING EMPTY CARTRIDGE - A detecting apparatus for determining whether liquid crystal glasses are displaced in a cartridge is disclosed. The detecting apparatus includes: a signal sensing device for sending sensing signals to an internal of the cartridge and for receiving the reflected signals from the internal of the cartridge; a reflector installed in the internal of the cartridge for receiving the sensing signals from the signal sensing device and for reflecting the sensing signals back to the signal sensing device; and wherein a determination of whether the liquid crystal glass is displaced in the cartridge is made by determining whether the reflected signals from the reflector are received after the sensing signals are sent. Upon determining whether liquid crystal glasses are displaced in the cartridge, impurities are prevented from getting into the cartridge and thus the cleanliness is enhanced and the labor power is reduced. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131559 | IMAGING METAMATERIAL - The present invention is related to an imaging metamaterial, comprising at least one resonant unit with a controllable split structure that comprises at least one gap and at least one segment, wherein the segment is connected by a node or separated by the gap. The present invention also provides a method for preparing an imaging metamaterial. The present invention further provides an imaging apparatus. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131560 | PROXIMITY SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A proximity sensor includes: a transmitter unit for transmitting a light signal; a receiver unit for receiving the light signal reflected by an object to determine a proximity status of the object; and a housing defining a first enclosed accommodation space for accommodating the receiver unit, wherein the portion of the housing which defines the first enclosed accommodation space has a sealed light passage made of a light-transmissible material such that the receiver unit is capable of receiving the light signal reflected by the object through the light passage. The housing can further include a second enclosed accommodation space for accommodating the transmitter unit. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131561 | Measuring Apparatus for Measuring Optical Properties of a Medium - A measuring apparatus, comprising at least a first light source and a second light source for transmitting light; at least one light receiver for receiving light at least of a first received wavelength and a second received wavelength; at least one dispersing element for bending and/or refracting light; wherein the light transmitted by the light sources strikes the dispersing element and is so turned by the dispersing element that it strikes the light receiver. The first light source is arranged at a first angle relative to the dispersing element and the second light source at a second angle relative to the dispersing element, wherein the second angle differs from the first angle. The first angle is so embodied that the wavelength of the light turned by the dispersing element corresponds to the first received wavelength, and wherein the second angle is so embodied that the wavelength of the light turned by the dispersing element corresponds to the second received wavelength. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131562 | DYNAMIC FIBER BRAGG GRATING INTERROGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fiber Bragg grating (FBG) interrogation method allows for high frequency dynamic measurement. The method may utilize a broad band light source connected to the sensing elements. Each sensing element may comprise two wavelength matching FBGs, a coupler, and a photodiode. The FBG closest to the light source may attenuate the central wavelength in the transmission spectrum and thus the reflection spectrum of the second FBG. Variations in intensity of the second FBG may be measured by the photodiode and can be calibrated to the desired measurands. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131563 | METHOD FOR DETECTING ELECTRON BEAM OF SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE AND FOR DETECTING FINE PATTERNS - Methods for detecting an electron beam of a SEM and for detecting fine patterns are provided. Line patterns having a length in a first direction can be formed on a detection sample. A power spectral density (PSD) curve of a standardized model, formed under a same exposure process of the detection sample, can be obtained. An edge contour of each line pattern of the detection sample can be obtained by the SEM and can be sampled at a sampling frequency to obtain a variation range at a sampling point on the edge contour in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction. A PSD curve of the detection sample can be obtained according to the variation range and can be compared with the PSD curve of the standardized model to determine whether an electron beam of the SEM has a high quality in the second direction. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131564 | Radiation Detection Apparatus Using Pulse Discrimination And A Method Of Using The Same - A radiation detection apparatus can include a scintillator, a photosensor optically coupled to the scintillator, and a control module electrically coupled to the photosensor. The control module can be configured to receive a pulse from the photosensor and identify a cause of noise corresponding to the pulse. Such information can be useful in determining failure modes and potentially predict future failures of radiation detection apparatuses. In another embodiment, the wavelet discrimination can be used to determine whether or not the pulse corresponds to a scintillation pulse, and potentially to identify a type of radiation or a radiation source. The technique is robust to work over a variety of temperatures, and particularly, at temperatures significantly higher than room temperature. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131565 | Ion Guiding Device - An ion guiding device is disclosed comprising a first ion guide which is conjoined with a second ion guide. Ions are urged across a radial pseudo-potential barrier which separates the two guiding regions by a DC potential gradient. Ions may be transferred from an ion guide which has a relatively large cross-sectional profile to an ion guide which has a relatively small cross-sectional profile in order to improve the subsequent ion confinement of the ions. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131566 | Mass Spectrometer - A collision or fragmentation cell is disclosed comprising a plurality of electrodes wherein a first RF voltage is applied to an upstream group of electrodes and a second different RF voltage is applied to a downstream group of electrodes. The radial confinement of parent ions entering the collision or fragmentation cell is optimised by the first RF voltage applied to the upstream group of electrodes and the radial confinement of daughter or fragment ions produced within the collision or fragmentation cell is optimised by the second different RF voltage applied to the downstream group of electrodes. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131567 | Targeted Analysis for Tandem Mass Spectrometry - A tandem mass spectrometer and method are described. Precursor ions are generated in an ion source ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140131568 | Mass Spectrometer - A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising a quadrupole rod set ion trap wherein a potential field is created at the exit of the ion trap which decreases with increasing radius in one radial direction. Ions within the on trap are mass selectively excited in a radial direction. Ions which have been excited in the radial direction experience a potential field which no longer confines the ions axially within the ion trap but which instead acts to extract the ions and hence causes the ions to be ejected axially from the ion trap. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131569 | METHOD TO CONTROL SPACE CHARGE IN A MASS SPECTROMETER - A method for operating a mass spectrometer having an ion trap over a plurality of selected mass-to-charge ranges constituting an overall mass-to-charge range is disclosed. For each of the plurality of selected mass-to-charge ranges the method comprises filling the ion trap with fragmented ions of the selected mass-to-charge ranges, cooling the fragmented ions trapped in the ion trap for a first cooling period, applying an RF voltage and a resolving direct current voltage to the ion trap for eliminating any remaining fragmented ions outside the selected ion mass-to-charge range and retaining ions within the selected ion mass-to-charge range, cooling the retained ions in the ion trap for a second cooling period, and scanning the retained ions out of the ion trap and detecting the ions released therefrom. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131570 | LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY MASS SPECTROMETER DEVICE - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a mass spectrometer with high detection sensitivity to generate fine charged droplets and thereby improve the efficiency of sample ionization, and to reduce large droplets with high ionic strength. The present invention includes: liquid chromatograph separating means that separates a sample solution into components; a sample sprayer that sprays as droplets the sample solution separated and eluted by the liquid chromatograph separating means; ion generating means that charges the droplets and generates ions; a mass spectrometer that receives the ions and performs mass spectrometry on the ions; and a desolvation unit that removes a solvent contained in the charged droplets, wherein the desolvation unit includes a desolvation flow path chamber through which the charged droplets pass, heating means for heating the desolvation flow path chamber, and a helical droplet flow path formed in the desolvation flow path chamber. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131571 | TRIPLE QUADRUPOLE MASS SPECTROMETER - Elements are arranged so that a straight ion-beam axis extending from an ion source through a first ion lens and a front-stage quadrupole mass filter and a straight ion-beam axis extending through the ion guide in a collision cell and a rear-stage quadrupole mass filter obliquely intersect with each other at a predetermined angle in a space between the front-stage quadrupole mass filter and the collision cell. Metastable helium molecules generated in the ion source may pass through the front-stage quadrupole mass filter but will be removed before reaching the exit of the collision cell. On the other hand, precursor ions which have passed through the front-stage quadrupole mass filter are made to bend along an inflected ion-beam axis under the influence of a direct-current electric field created by an entrance ion lens, to be efficiently introduced into the collision cell. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131572 | Automated Sample Oreintation - A method for aligning a sample that is placed in the vacuum chamber so that the sample is oriented normal to the focused ion beam is disclosed. The locations of different spots on the sample surface are determined using a focusing routine. The locations of the different spots are used to create an image line or an image plane that determines the proper calibrations that are needed. The image line or image plane is then used to calibrate the sample stage so that the sample is aligned substantially normal to the focused ion beam. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131573 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION OF SECONDARY ELECTRONS AND LIGHT IN A CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM SYSTEM - A method and system for the imaging and localization of fluorescent markers such as fluorescent proteins or quantum dots within biological samples is disclosed. The use of recombinant genetics technology to insert “reporter” genes into many species is well established. In particular, green fluorescent proteins (GFPs) and their genetically-modified variants ranging from blue to yellow, are easily spliced into many genomes at the sites of genes of interest (GoIs), where the GFPs are expressed with no apparent effect on the functioning of the proteins of interest (PoIs) coded for by the GoIs. One goal of biologists is more precise localization of PoIs within cells. The invention is a method and system for enabling more rapid and precise PoI localization using charged particle beam-induced damage to GFPs. Multiple embodiments of systems for implementing the method are presented, along with an image processing method relatively immune to high statistical noise levels. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131574 | CONTROL IMAGING METHODS IN ADVANCED ULTRAFAST ELECTRON MICROSCOPY - An optical system includes a beam splitter disposed along an optical axis and a set of mirrors optically coupled to the beam splitter. The set of mirrors are oriented perpendicular to each other. The optical system also includes a turning mirror optically coupled to a second mirror of the set of mirrors and a detector optically coupled to the turning mirror. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131575 | CROSS-SECTION PROCESSING AND OBSERVATION METHOD AND CROSS-SECTION PROCESSING AND OBSERVATION APPARATUS - A cross-section processing and observation method performed by a cross-section processing and observation apparatus, the method comprising: a cross-section processing step of forming a cross-section by irradiating a sample with an ion beam; a cross-section observation step of obtaining an observation image of the cross-section by irradiating the cross-section with an electron beam; and repeating the cross-section processing step and the cross-section observation step so as to obtain observation images of a plurality of cross-sections, wherein, in a case where Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry (EDS) measurement of the cross-section is performed and an X-ray of a specified material is detected, an irradiation condition of the ion beam is changed so as to obtain observation images of a plurality of cross-sections of the specified material, and the cross-section processing and observation of the specified material is performed. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131576 | Illuminance and Proximity Sensor - An illuminance and proximity sensor includes a first sensing unit that senses infrared light and green light, and forwards a first sensing signal corresponding to a result of the sensing, a second sensing unit that filters visible light, senses the infrared light, and forwards a second sensing signal corresponding to a result of the sensing, and a control unit that produces an illuminance using a first difference value from subtracting the second sensing signal from the first sensing signal, and a proximity using a second difference value from subtracting the first difference value from the second sensing signal. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131577 | INFRARED SENSOR STRUCTURE AND METHOD - A radiation sensor ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140131578 | PORTABLE SPECTROMETER - A portable spectrometer device includes an illumination source for directing at a sample, and a tapered light pipe (TLP) for capturing light interacting with the sample at a first focal ratio and for delivering the light at a second focal ratio lower than the first focal ratio. A linearly variable filter (LVF) separates the captured light into a spectrum of constituent wavelength signals; and a detector array, including a plurality of pixels, each of the plurality of pixels disposed to receive at least a portion of a plurality of the constituent wavelength signals provides a power reading for each constituent wavelength. Preferably, the TLP is lensed at one end, and recessed in a protective boot with stepped inner walls. The gap between the TLP and LVF is minimized to further enhance resolution and robustness. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131579 | System for Analyzing a Smoking Article Filter Associated with a Smoking Article, and Associated Method - A system and associated method for analyzing a smoking article filter is provided. An emitter emits an initial signal toward a smoking article filter. The initial signal may have a frequency between about 0.1 teraHertz and about 10 teraHertz. A sensor may detect a resultant signal resulting from interaction of the initial signal with the smoking article filter. An analysis unit may receive the resultant signal from the sensor, determine a filter status based on the resultant signal, and output an indicium indicative of the filter status. The filter status may include a capsule presence within the smoking article filter, a capsule absence from the smoking article filter, a proper insertion of a capsule into the smoking article filter, a defective insertion of a capsule into the smoking article filter, a proper capsule within the smoking article filter, and a defective capsule within the smoking article filter. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131580 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SIMULATING A LIGHT SOURCE HAVING A LIGHT INTENSITY PROFILE THAT VARIES IN TIME - A method and device are disclosed for simulating a light source having a light intensity profile that varies in time. The method includes providing a light source; using a mask to at least partially block light emitted by the light source; and adjusting the position of the mask in accordance with an electrical signal representative of the light intensity profile so as to adjust the extent to which the mask blocks light from the light source, and thereby providing the light intensity profile that varies in time. The device can include a mask to at least partially block light from a light source; and an actuator for adjusting the position of the mask in accordance with the electrical signal. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131581 | GAS DETECTION SYSTEM AND RADIATION EMITTING DEVICE FOR THE GAS DETECTION SYSTEM - A gas detection system comprising a case having a hollow chamber, a gas input port, a gas output port, a radiation emitting device, and a photo detector. The gas input port may be disposed on the case for a test gas flowing into the chamber. The gas output port may be disposed on the case for the test gas flowing out of the chamber. The radiation emitting device may be disposed on the case and operated in a surface plasmonic mode or a waveguide mode for emitting a narrow bandwidth thermal radiation light source with multi-peak wavelengths into the chamber, wherein the multi-peak wavelengths may comprise a first absorption wavelength and a second absorption wavelength of the test gas. The photo detector may be disposed on the case for detecting light intensity of the light source passing through the chamber to determine the concentration of the test gas. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131582 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING ENERGY CONTENT AND DETECTING CONTAMINANTS IN A FLUID STREAM - Methods and systems for real time, in situ monitoring of fluids, and particularly the determination of both the energy content and contaminants in a gas or oil transmission facility, are provided. The system may include two separate scanning sources to scan two different, but overlapping, NIR ranges, or may involve two separate scans from a single scanning spectroscopy source. The first scan ranges from approximately 1550 nm up through 1800 nm and a second scan concurrently scans at a high resolution across a band from approximately 1560-1610 nm, the wavelength of interest for hydrogen sulfide (though similar scans are contemplated in alternative wavelength ranges for alternative contaminants). The second scan may provide very narrow (0.005 nm) step resolution over just the wavelength of interest for the contaminant and may scan at a substantially higher power level. The spectroscopic optical data from the two scans, however obtained, must then be combined into an analytical processing module containing models that analyze the multi-scan data and yield both energy content and contaminant quantitative data. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131583 | Radiation Detector System and Method - A radiation detector dosimeter system/method implementing a corrected energy response detector is disclosed. The system incorporates charged (typically tungsten impregnated) injection molded plastic that may be formed into arbitrary detector configurations to affect radiation detection and dose rate functionality at a drastically reduced cost compared to the prior art, while simultaneously permitting the radiation detectors to compensate for radiation intensity and provide accurate radiation dose rate measurements. Various preferred system embodiments include configurations in which the energy response of the detector is nominally isotropic, allowing the detector to be utilized within a wide range of application orientations. The method incorporates utilization of a radiation detector so configured to compensate for radiation counts and generate accurate radiation dosing rate measurements. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131584 | GAMMA RAY SPECTROSCOPY MONITORING METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention relates generally to the field of gamma ray spectroscopy monitoring and a system for accomplishing same to monitor one or more aspects of various isotope production processes. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a monitoring system, and method of utilizing same, for monitoring one or more aspects of an isotope production process where the monitoring system comprises: (A) at least one sample cell; (B) at least one measuring port; (C) at least one adjustable collimator device; (D) at least one shutter; and (E) at least one high resolution gamma ray spectrometer. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131585 | X-RAY IMAGE PICKUP SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR X-RAY IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS - An X-ray image pickup system includes an X-ray image pickup apparatus having a sensor unit having photoelectric conversion elements arranged in a two-dimensional matrix form, the sensor unit configured to acquire an electric signal corresponding to the intensity of an X-ray generated from an X-ray source by the photoelectric conversion elements and output electric signals as pixel data, an electric circuit configured to perform processing including driving the sensor unit, wiring configured to mutually connect the sensor unit and the electric circuit, and one or more loop circuits each having a loop-shaped conductor and being connected to at least one of an internal component of the electric circuit and the wiring, and a selection unit configured to perform at least one of selection of a loop circuit to be connected among the loop circuits and selection of a state of the loop circuit to be connected. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131586 | Phase Grating For Mask Inspection System - Spectral Purity Filters, or SPFs, are disclosed. Such SPFs are designed to block out the 1030 nm drive laser and other undesired out of band light in a EUV mask inspection system. Different phase grating configurations for near normal incidence and grazing incidence are provided in the present disclosure and are configured specifically for EUV mask inspection. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131587 | EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS - An extreme ultraviolet light source apparatus for supplying extreme ultraviolet light to a processing unit for performing processing by using the extreme ultraviolet light. The extreme ultraviolet light source apparatus includes: a chamber in which the extreme ultraviolet light to be supplied to the processing unit is generated; a collector mirror for collecting the extreme ultraviolet light generated in the chamber to output the extreme ultraviolet light to the processing unit; and an optical path connection module for defining a route of the extreme ultraviolet light between the chamber and the processing unit and isolating the route of the extreme ultraviolet light from outside. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131588 | RADIATION DETECTOR - There is provided a radiation detector which shortens the data read time to outside in accordance with the necessity to increase the frame rate. A radiation detector | 2014-05-15 |
20140131589 | ELECTRON BEAM EXPOSURE APPARATUS AND METHOD - An electron beam EB | 2014-05-15 |
20140131590 | CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM APPARATUS - In recent years, a range of users for a charged particle beam apparatus such as a scanning electron microscope has been broadened. All users want to learn a manual adjustment technology, but it is very difficult to adjust all parameters for observation to have an appropriate value. Therefore, a beginner is unlikely to sufficiently show a performance of an apparatus. This disclosure aims to provide the charged particle beam apparatus including a parameter adjustment practice function for allowing any user to easily learn the manual adjustment technology. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131591 | ELECTRICITY-LESS WATER DISINFECTION - A system for disinfecting a sample of water includes a container for holding the sample of water, an array of photovoltaic cells coupled to the container for converting solar radiation into a current, and an array of light emitting diodes coupled to the container and powered by the current, wherein the array of light emitting diodes emits a germicidal wavelength of radiation. Another system for disinfecting a sample of water includes a container for holding the sample of water, an array of photovoltaic cells encircling an exterior wall of the container, for converting solar radiation into a current, and an array of light emitting diodes encircling an interior wall of the container and powered by the current, wherein the array of light emitting diodes emits a germicidal wavelength of radiation. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131592 | IMAGE OBTAINING UNIT AND IMAGE OBTAINING METHOD - An image obtaining apparatus and an image obtaining method are provided. The image obtaining apparatus including a light source configured to generate excitation light causing a fluorescent label of a biological sample to emit light; an image sensor; an optical system configured to cause the image sensor to form a fluorescent image of the partial area of the biological sample; a movement control unit; a generation unit configured to continuously expose the image sensor during the movement of the focal position of the optical system, and to generate a long-time exposed image of the partial area; and a calculation unit configured to analyze a frequency of the generated long-time exposed image, and to calculate positional information in the optical axis direction of the fluorescent label by using at least results of the analysis. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131593 | METHOD FOR DETECTING FLUORESCENT PARTICLES - A method for detecting a fluorescent particle comprises the preparation of a sample solution containing fluorescent particles and a substance that promotes transition of the fluorescent particles from a triplet excited state to a singlet ground state, and calculation of the number of molecules of fluorescent particles present in the prepared sample solution. Calculation of the number of molecules of the fluorescent particles comprises moving the location of a photodetection region of an optical system in the sample solution using the optical system of a confocal microscope or multi-photon microscope, individually detecting fluorescent particles by detecting a light signal from the fluorescent particles present in the photodetection region while moving the location of the photodetection region in the sample solution, and counting the number of fluorescent particles detected during movement of the location of the photodetection region by counting the number of individually detected fluorescent particles. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131594 | METHOD FOR GENERATING ELECTRON BEAMS IN A HYBRID LASER-PLASMA ACCELERATOR - A method for testing the sensitivity of electronic components and circuits against particle and photon beams using laser-plasma interaction, in which the flexibility of the multifaceted interaction can produce several types of radiation such as electron, proton, ion, neutron and photon radiation, and combinations of these types of radiation, in a wide range of parameters that are relevant to the use of electronic components in space, such as satellites, at high altitudes or in facilities that work with radioactive substances such as nuclear power plants. Relevant radiation parameter ranges are accessible by this method, which are hardly accessible with conventional accelerator technology. Because of the compactness of the procedure and its versatility, radiation testing can be performed in smaller laboratories at relatively low cost. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131595 | DEVICE FOR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT EMISSION - Devices and uses of said devices for transmitting UV light over a broad area and for a long distance to inactivate microbes and non-microbial sources. The device is activated by a variable or dynamic logic process that controls activation of the device, such that activation is automatic and only when there is either a predetermined target or an absence of an action or activity within an effective range of the device. The device comprises at least one ultraviolet light emitting source emitting ultraviolet light in a range from about 10 to 400 nanometers and a lens formed of an ultraviolet light transmissive material. The at least one ultraviolet light emitting source is embedded within the lens. The lens may be formed into a functional or ornamental shape and does not filter or refract significantly the ultraviolet light emitted from the at least one ultraviolet light emitting source. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131596 | REDUCING PERCEIVED BRIGHTNESS OF ILLUMINATION LIGHT SOURCE IN ELECTRO-OPTICAL READERS THAT ILLUMINATE AND READ TARGETS BY IMAGE CAPTURE - Targets to be electro-optically read by image capture are illuminated with illumination light emitted from an illumination light source and directed along an illumination path through a window to the targets, and return light from the targets is captured through the window and projected along an imaging path to an array of light sensors of an imaging system. An optical element is located in both the illumination path and the imaging path, and has a light-reflecting, non-diffusing portion for directing the captured return light incident on the light-reflecting portion along a folded imaging path to the array, and a light-diffusing portion for diffusing the illumination light incident on the light-diffusing portion along a folded illumination path to scatter and blur an image of the illumination light source, to increase an apparent size of the illumination light source, and to reduce a perceived brightness of the illumination light source. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131597 | VALVE - A valve mechanism, which constitutes a solenoid valve as one example of a valve, includes a valve plug that is displaced in an axial direction under an excitation action of a solenoid unit, and is equipped with a flexible diaphragm disposed between a valve body and an annular groove formed on an outer circumferential surface of the valve plug. The diaphragm is flexible accompanying displacement of the valve plug and includes first through third projections on an inner edge portion thereof. In addition, the first through third projections are capable of coming into abutment, respectively, against an inner circumferential surface, a first wall surface, and a second wall surface of the annular groove. Further, the inner edge portion is inserted in the interior of the annular groove while being movable slightly in the direction of displacement of the valve plug. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131598 | FLOW CONTROL VALVE - In one embodiment, a constant-flow valve assembly is provided that comprises a first fluid passageway carrying fluid at a first fluid pressure, a piston chamber, and a second fluid passageway connected to the chamber and carrying fluid at the second fluid pressure. A third fluid passageway is configured to carry fluid at a third fluid pressure. An adjustable valve member is provided between the chamber and the third passageway to provide constant fluid flow to the third passageway. An adjustable restrictor assembly is positioned between the first and second fluid passageways. An inlet portion of the restrictor assembly receives fluid at the first fluid pressure and directs the fluid to a restrictor. An outlet portion receives fluid from the restrictor and directs the fluid to the second fluid passageway at the second fluid pressure. The restrictor is movable to adjust the position of entry and exit portions relative to the inlet and outlet portions to adjust a fluid flow rate through fluid pathway to the second fluid passageway, thereby adjusting the flow rate through the valve assembly. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131599 | Expansion Valve Control System and Method for Air Conditioning Apparatus - A method of controlling an HVAC system electronic expansion valve (EEV) includes determining an optimal EEV position for the HVAC system as a function of a variable related to an ambient environment enthalpy and operating the HVAC system as a function of the optimal EEV position. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131600 | DISCHARGE VALVE FEATHER CONTROL - A control system for driving a motor that operates a valve comprises an open control switch operable to generate a first input signal in response to manual activation, a close control switch operable to generate a second input signal in response to manual activation, and a feather control switch operable to generate a third input signal in response to manual activation. The system further comprises a microcontroller operable to generate a feathered control signal in response to receiving a third signal and one of a first and second input signals substantially simultaneously, the feathered control signal operable to cause the drive motor to change the setting of the discharge valve at a feathered speed. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131601 | MAGNETICALLY ACTUATED VALVE - This invention relates to a magnetically actuated valve ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140131602 | SOLENOID VALVE PLATE - An electromagnetic hydraulic valve or solenoid having an electric plug, housing, magnetic coil, armature and armature pin, valve body and associated valve seat and valve plate and associated valve seat, the valve plate axially retained, but, freely floating laterally within the housing, such that the valve plate and valve plate seat is movable to align with the valve body and valve body seat. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131603 | VACUUM VALVE - A vacuum valve having a valve rod ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140131604 | FOOT ACTUATED FAUCET - A hands-free faucet control device includes a water valve assembly and a foot pedal assembly. The water valve assembly includes a housing with two input ports and two output port configured to be attachable in series with a hot water pipe and a cold water pipe. A valve includes two through holes and is movable in the housing between a closed position and an open position. In the open position the two through holes are in alignment with the two input and output ports. In the closed position the two through holes are not in alignment with the two input and output ports. A spring is biased against the valve keeping the valve in the closed position. The single valve reduces costs, increases reliability and simplifies ease of installation. The foot actuated faucet can also be configured to remain in the down/on position through various mechanical structures. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131605 | KUSC Positive Return Valve Action - A kinetically unyielding, statically compliant (KUSC) positive return valve action. In one embodiment, a guide is pivotally mounted and rotationally abuts a limiting bench. A pin mounted slidably on the guide is linked to a poppet valve, a driver positioning the pin along the guide. With the valve seated and the driver overtraveled a deflection opens up between the guide and the limiting bench that resolves the overtravel, which deflection is opposed by a forcing spring. As the valve is initially lifted, valve-lift kinetic force is buttressed against the guide mount and the limiting bench, neither of which yields. With increasing lift the pin position passes the guide mount axis to be cantilevered on the guide at maximal valve lift against valve-return kinetic force: this also is unyieldingly buttressed. The action is adjusted by positioning the limiting bench either manually or by hydraulic lash adjuster. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131606 | Dummy Undersea Hydraulic Coupling Member - A dummy undersea hydraulic coupling member protects an opposing undersea hydraulic coupling member when the hydraulic lines are not operating. The dummy undersea hydraulic coupling member has a water displacement expansion chamber with a piston in the chamber that allows trapped water and/or air to move from the receiving chamber into the water displacement expansion chamber during connection of the dummy coupling member to the opposing coupling member. The piston has both a primary seal and a secondary, hydrostatic seal for preventing seawater from entering the portion of the water displacement expansion chamber that is contacted by the primary seal. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131607 | RISING HAND VALVE WITH STROKE LIMITER - The invention relates to a hand valve with a valve main body and a spindle movably arranged therein in at least in one actuating direction which can be adjusted for actuating the hand valve by means of a hand wheel arranged on the spindle in its position relative to the valve main body together with the hand wheel. The hand valve has a stroke limitation for the spindle with a stopper element which is adjustable in its position with respect to the valve main body. The invention is characterized in that the stroke limitation has a holding device for the stopper element which is held rotatable with the hand wheel, but fixed in its position to the valve main body in the actuating direction of the spindle at the valve main body. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131608 | VALVE SHAFT APPARATUS FOR USE WITH ROTARY VALVES - An example valve shaft apparatus for use with a rotary valve disclosed herein includes a shaft having a first portion to be positioned in an opening of a valve body and a second portion to be positioned in a cavity of a closure member. A first seal is coupled to the first portion of the shaft to prevent fluid leakage into the opening of the valve body, where the first seal defines a first leakage detection area adjacent the first seal. A second seal is coupled to the second portion to prevent fluid leakage into the cavity of the closure member, where the first seal is spaced from the second seal and the second seal is to define a second leakage detection area adjacent the second seal. A passageway is formed in the shaft and fluidly coupled to the first and second leakage detection areas to provide an indication of fluid leakage past the first seal in the opening or to detect fluid leakage past the second seal in the cavity. The passageway is in fluid communication with a shaft outlet formed in an end of the shaft, where the shaft outlet is positioned away from the first and second leakage detection areas. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131609 | VALVE-BODY ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING IT, AND VALVE HAVING THE VALVE-BODY ARRANGEMENT - A valve body arrangement for a hydraulic or pneumatic valve comprises two elements between which a valve body is retained. The two elements are welded together in a first region, preferably by the laser transmission method, and clamp the valve body in a second region with a force. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131610 | METHOD FOR WELDING COMPONENTS WITH A CLOSED HOLLOW CROSS-SECTION IN SUCH A WAY THAT A PERIPHERAL GAP IS PRODUCED BETWEEN THE TWO OVERLAPPING COMPONENTS - A method for joining a first housing component to a second housing component by welding. The first housing component and the second housing component each have hollow bodies with closed hollow cross sections. It is provided that the hollow cross sectional shapes of both components correspond. The outside dimension of the second housing component is smaller than the inside dimension of the first housing component. The second housing component is disposed in the first housing component to create a peripheral gap between an inner wall of the first housing component and an outer wall of the second housing component. The first housing component is welded to the second housing component in the region of the gap between the first and the second housing component. A housing for an injection valve that is manufactured in accordance with the method. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131611 | PIEZOELECTRIC MATERIAL - A lead-free piezoelectric material that has stable, excellent piezoelectric constant and mechanical quality factor in a wide operating temperature range is provided. A piezoelectric material include a perovskite-type metal oxide represented by (Ba | 2014-05-15 |
20140131612 | INJECTION MOLDING COMPOSITION AND PRODUCING METHOD THEREOF - An injection molding composition includes a ferrite powder which is a collection of ferrite particles, a first binder and a second binder, wherein a softening point of the second binder is lower than that of the first binder, a weight and a specific surface area of the ferrite powders are represented by Wp and S, and a weight and a density of the first binder and the second binder is represented by Wb1, Wb2, and Db1, Db2, and a hypothetical thickness Tb1 of the first binder is 0.6 to 3.0, and a hypothetical thickness Tb2 of the second binder is 5.0 to 16.0. In the composition, it is preferable that coated ferrite particles covering the outer circumference of the ferrite particles with the first binder and the second binder exist. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131613 | REFRIGERANTS - Refrigerants for use in a thermodynamic cycle taking place in a system producing either hot or cold are disclosed. The refrigerants comprise binary azeotrope mixture of saturated hydrocarbon with either methanol or ethanol. The refrigerants are of preventing undesirable formation of oil film on the inner surface of the circulating system and thus to improve the performance of the system. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131614 | WORKING MEDIUM FOR HEAT CYCLE AND HEAT CYCLE SYSTEM - To provide a working medium for heat cycle which has inflammability suppressed, which has less influence over the ozone layer, which has less influence over global warming and which provides a heat cycle system excellent in the cycle performance (efficiency), and a heat cycle system whereby safety is secured and which is excellent in the cycle performance (efficiency). | 2014-05-15 |
20140131615 | ETCHING SOLUTION FOR COPPER OR A COMPOUND COMPRISED MAINLY OF COPPER - The present invention relates to an etching solution for copper or a compound comprised mainly of copper, wherein the etching solution contains (A) a maleic acid ion source and (B) a copper ion source, and an etching method using the etching solution. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131616 | ANODE ACTIVE MATERIAL WITH WHOLE PARTICLE CONCENTRATION GRADIENT FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY, METHOD FOR PERPARING SAME, AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY HAVING SAME - The present invention relates to a cathode active material, method for preparing same, and a lithium secondary battery having same, and more specifically, to a composite cathode active material, a method for preparing same, and a lithium secondary battery having same, the composite cathode active material having excellent lifespan characteristics and charge/discharge characteristics due to the stabilization of crystal structure, and thermostability even in high temperatures. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131617 | Single-Phase Lithium-Deficient Lithium Multicomponent Transition Metal Oxide Having a Layered Crystal Structure and a Method for Producing the Same - The present invention relates to a single-phase lithium-deficient lithium multicomponent transition metal oxide having a layered crystal structure represented by the formula Li | 2014-05-15 |
20140131618 | Methods of Mercaptanizing Unsaturated Compounds and Compositions Produced Therefrom - The present invention discloses polythiol compositions containing polythiol molecules having both thiol groups and intermolecular sulfide groups. Processes for producing such polythiol compositions also are described. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131619 | LUMINESCENT MATERIAL PARTICLES COMPRISING A COATING AND LIGHTING UNIT COMPRISING SUCH LUMINESCENT MATERIAL - The invention provides a a luminescent material comprising particles of UV-luminescent material having a coating, wherein the coating (a “multi-layer coating”) comprises a first coating layer and a second coating layer, wherein the first coating layer is between the luminescent material and the second coating layer, and wherein in a specific embodiment the second coating layer comprises an alkaline earth oxide, especially MgO. Further, the invention provides a lighting unit comprising such luminescent material. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131620 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NEUTRON DETECTION UTILIZING PULSE HEIGHT DISCRIMINATION AND PULSE SHAPE DISCRIMINATION - Embodiments relate to an advanced fast and thermal neutron detector material composition with the properties useful for Special Nuclear Material (SNM) detection. Specific embodiments of the material composition result in two excimer scintillation light production mechanisms that provide two corresponding independent techniques for gamma discrimination; namely Pulse Shape Discrimination and Pulse Height Discrimination. A dual discrimination method, Pulse Shape and Pulse Height Discrimination (PSHD), can be implemented relying on both pulse height discrimination and pulse shape discrimination, and can allow the operation of large area, fast and thermal neutron detectors. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131621 | METHOD FOR PURIFICATION AND CONDITIONING OF CRUDE SYNGAS BASED ON PROPERTIES OF MOLTEN SALTS - A method for purification and conditioning of crude syngas based on properties of molten salts, includes removing particles at a high-temperature by enabling the high-temperature crude syngas produced by a gasification device to firstly pass through a high-temperature particle removal device to remove solid particles in the gas; removing hydrocarbons in the presence of oxygen by introducing an oxidant into the crude syngas after treatment, selectively removing the hydrocarbons in the crude syngas and simultaneously utilizing high temperature produced by oxidation of the hydrocarbons to crack tar; and removing gas pollutants and conditioning by introducing the obtained crude syngas into molten salts medium, removing pollutants containing sulfur and chlorine in the crude syngas, and simultaneously adjusting the H | 2014-05-15 |
20140131622 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COOLING SYNGAS FROM BIOMASS GASIFICATION - Improved biomass-gasification methods and apparatus are described, for cooling hot syngas without relying on recycling cool syngas. In some variations, methods are provided for producing cooled syngas from a carbon-containing feedstock, comprising: gasifying the feedstock; feeding hot gas along with liquid water to a cooling device to accomplish humidification, thereby reducing the temperature (but not the enthalpy) of the hot gas; and then feeding the stream to a waste-heat recovery unit to recover energy and produce cool syngas. The invented methods and apparatus can prevent fouling of waste-heat recovery units. Additionally, these methods allow for effective management of tars produced during biomass gasification as well as improved water management. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131623 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DUAL FLUIDIZED BED GASIFICATION - A method for deep desulfurization of synthesis gas comprising introducing carbonaceous material and optionally steam into a gasifier comprising a heat transfer media, extracting a first heat transfer stream comprising heat transfer media and optionally unconverted carbonaceous material from the gasifier, and introducing at least a portion of the first heat transfer stream into a combustor, introducing oxidant and optionally a fuel into the combustor, extracting a second heat transfer stream comprising heat transfer media from the combustor, and introducing at least a portion of the second heat transfer stream into the gasifier, introducing a compound capable of reacting with sulfur to produce sulfate, sulfide or both, extracting a purge stream comprising ash, sulfate, halide, or a combination thereof from the second heat transfer stream, extracting a flue gas from the combustor, and extracting a gasifier product synthesis gas stream comprising less than 1000 ppm sulfur from the gasifier. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131624 | METHOD FOR DETECTING BURNT ODOR FROM AIR CONDITIONER, REPRODUCING BURNT ODOR AND PREPARING CORRESPONDING BURNT ODOR COMPOSITION - A method that identifies the compounds contributing to a detected burnt odor from an air conditioner artificially reproduces the detected burnt odor, and prepares a corresponding burnt odor composition is provided. Through the analysis method of the present invention, the compounds that contribute to the detected burnt odor from an air conditioner are be identified and quantified. The detected burnt odor is reproduced from a combination of the compounds identified by the analysis method of the present invention. The reproduced burnt odor provides significant data required for development of an apparatus and a method for removing specific odor. | 2014-05-15 |
20140131625 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AQUEOUS ELECTRODE PASTE AND TWO-SHAFT KNEADER - A method for producing an aqueous electrode paste includes charging a powder made of an active material and a thickener and an aqueous solvent inside of a two-shaft kneader, and, using the two-shaft kneader, thickly kneading the powder and the aqueous solvent to generate a mixture; and charging a misty aqueous solvent having an average liquid droplet diameter of 1 μm or more and an average particle diameter (D50) of the thickener or less inside of the two-shaft kneader by spraying, and using the two-shaft kneader, diluting the mixture with the charged aqueous solvent. | 2014-05-15 |