07th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 25 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130038924 | PULSE FIBER LASER DEVICE - A pulse fiber laser device | 2013-02-14 |
20130038925 | OPTICAL AMPLIFYING DEVICE - An optical amplifying device includes an optical system including a first end and a second end, the optical system configured to receive signal light through the first end, to lead the received signal light to an optical amplifying medium, and to output the signal light amplified by the optical amplifying medium through the second end, the optical system including a first optical isolator and a second optical isolator which are arranged on respective sides of the optical amplifying medium, wherein with respect to a direction in which the signal light propagates, each of the first optical isolator and the second optical isolator is capable of allowing light propagating in the same direction to pass therethrough and blocking light propagating in the opposite direction, and the first optical isolator and the second optical isolator have different center isolation wavelengths for the light propagating in the opposite direction. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038926 | SPECTRAL PURITY FILTER - A spectral purity filter includes a body of material, through which a plurality of apertures extend. The apertures are arranged to suppress radiation having a first wavelength and to allow at least a portion of radiation having a second wavelength to be transmitted through the apertures. The second wavelength of radiation is shorter than the first wavelength of radiation. The body of material is formed from a material having a bulk reflectance of substantially greater than or equal to 70% at the first wavelength of radiation. The material has a melting point above 1000° C. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038927 | GARNET SINGLE CRYSTAL, OPTICAL ISOLATOR AND OPTICAL PROCESSOR - The present invention provides a garnet single crystal comprising a terbium aluminum garnet single crystal, wherein a portion of the aluminum is substituted with scandium, and a portion of at least one of the aluminum and terbium is substituted with at least one type selected from the group consisting of thulium, ytterbium and yttrium. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038928 | Light Redirecting Constructions - Light management constructions contain an optical substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface. The first major surface is a microstructured surface with asymmetrical structures. The asymmetrical structures form an ordered arrangement of a plurality of multi-sided refractive prisms, with the multi-sided refractive prisms having a cross section of 4 or greater sides. The light management constructions can be incorporated into optical articles such as windows. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038929 | MIRROR FOR THE EUV WAVELENGTH RANGE, SUBSTRATE FOR SUCH A MIRROR, PROJECTION OBJECTIVE FOR MICROLITHOGRAPHY COMPRISING SUCH A MIRROR OR SUCH A SUBSTRATE, AND PROJECTION EXPOSURE APPARATUS FOR MICROLITHOGRAPHY COMPRISING SUCH A PROJECTION OBJECTIVE | 2013-02-14 |
20130038930 | ALIGNMENT APPARATUS - An apparatus includes a stationary plate comprising an opening, a guide retained in the opening and pivotable relative to the stationary plate and a cable. The guide includes a through hole and the cable is disposed and axially slidable in the through hole. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038931 | Microscope controller and microscope system having microscope controller - A microscope controller improves the operability in moving a stage when a stage moving operation is performed on a touch panel. The microscope controller for control of the operation of each electric unit configuring the microscope system solves problems by including: a touch panel unit having a display function and receiving an input by an external physical contact; a control unit for setting a display region as a function area by assigning an image for operation of the electric unit to a specified display region of the touch panel unit, and, when an input to the function area is detected, generating a control instruction signal for control of the electric unit depending on the contact operation to the electric unit corresponding to the function area, and a communication control unit for transmitting the control instruction signal to an external device for controlling the operation of the electric unit. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038932 | Plasmonic Plate for Generating Optical Vortices - A plasmonic plate for generating optical vortices, formed by electrically conducting material and defining a plurality of slots that convert a first electromagnetic field having a non-null spin angular momentum into a second electromagnetic field having a non-null orbital angular momentum. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038933 | BEAM SPLITTER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A beam splitter includes a substrate unit, and first and second prisms disposed on surfaces at two opposite sides of the substrate unit, respectively. The substrate unit includes a substrate member, and a beam splitter film disposed at the substrate member and capable of beam splitting. The beam splitter film includes a plurality of thin film layers arranged in a stack. Each of the thin film layers is made of an inorganic material. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038934 | OPTICAL COMPONENT AND OPTICAL SYSTEM - An optical element according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a reflective imaging element for reflecting light from an object an even number of times to cause an image of the object to be formed; a first polarizer disposed on a light-outgoing side of the reflective imaging element; and a first phase difference plate disposed between the reflective imaging element and the first polarizer. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038935 | DIFFRACTIVE COMBINER FOR HEAD-UP COLOR DISPLAY DEVICE - A diffractive combiner for head-up color display device comprises a first optical diffraction grating configured to diffract, in a direction of diffraction, light of a first incident wavelength on the first grating in a direction of incidence, a second optical diffraction grating configured to diffract, in the same direction of diffraction, light of a second incident wavelength on the second grating in the direction of incidence. The first and second optical diffraction gratings are formed in relief on first and second opposed faces of the combiner. The first and/or the second grating is formed as a wavelength multiplexed optical diffraction grating and configured to diffract, in the direction of diffraction, light of a third incident wavelength on the first and/or second optical diffraction grating in the direction of incidence. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038936 | OBJECT PRODUCED BY A MOLDING PROCESS AND MARKED BY A DIFFRACTION GRATING, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a method for marking an object ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130038937 | TUNABLE OPTICAL DIFFRACTION GRATING APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - A tunable optical diffraction grating apparatus, such as but not limited to a tunable Fresnel zone lens apparatus, includes a plurality of symmetric repeating structures (i.e., typically concentric rings) located over a substrate and comprising a material susceptible to a transparent to opaque transition for a designated radiation wavelength. The tunable optical diffraction grating apparatus also includes a means for separately effecting the transparent to opaque transition for each of the plurality of symmetric repeating structures to provide a plurality of transparent zones each comprising a variable first sub-plurality of adjacent transparent symmetric repeating structures alternating and interposed between a plurality of opaque zones each comprising a variable second sub-plurality of adjacent opaque symmetric repeating structures. Also included are a method for fabricating the tunable optical diffraction grating apparatus and a method for operating the tunable optical diffraction grating apparatus. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038938 | OPTICAL COMPONENT AND OPTICAL MODULE - An optical component emits or transmits laser light of a wavelength of 460 nm or less, and a first coating formed from a dielectric film is applied upon at least a part of the surface thereof, and a second coating B formed from a dielectric film containing a noble metal or platinum group element is applied upon the first coating. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038939 | ANTIREFLECTIVE FILMS COMPRISING MICROSTRUCTURED SURFACE - The present invention concerns antireflective films comprising a high refractive index layer ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130038940 | METHOD OF REDUCING REDOX RATIO OF MOLTEN GLASS AND THE GLASS MADE THEREBY - A soda-lime-silica glass for solar collector cover plates and solar mirrors has less than 0.010 weight percent total iron as Fe | 2013-02-14 |
20130038941 | Lens Array Projector - Optical apparatus includes a matrix of light sources arranged on a substrate with a predetermined, uniform spacing between the light sources. A beam homogenizer includes a first optical surface, including a first microlens array, which has a first pitch equal to the spacing between the light sources and which is aligned with the matrix so that a respective optical axis of each microlens in the array intercepts a corresponding light source in the matrix and transmits light emitted by the corresponding light source. A second optical surface, including a second microlens array, is positioned to receive and focus the light transmitted by the first microlens array and has a second pitch that is different from the first pitch. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038942 | MOIRE MAGNIFICATION DEVICE - A moiré magnification device includes a transparent substrate carrying: a regular array of micro-focusing elements, that define a focal plane, on a first surface; a corresponding first array of microimage elements in a first colour located in a plane substantially coincident with the focal plane; and a corresponding second array of microimage elements, in a second colour, located in a plane substantially coincident with the focal plane. The pitches of the micro-focusing elements and first and second arrays and their relative locations are such that the array of micro-focusing elements cooperates with each of the first and second arrays to generate magnified versions of the microimage elements due to the moiré effect. The magnified version of the first array is viewed against a background defined by the magnified version of the second array, the first array exhibiting movement relative to the background when the device is tilted. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038943 | OPTICAL DEVICE - To realize a memory effect in an optical device using the electro wetting effect. An optical device includes: first and second substrates placed opposite each other; a partition provided therebetween; a first electrode provided on one side of the first substrate, at least a part thereof overlapping with a region surrounded by the partition in a plan view; second and third electrodes provided on one side of the second substrate and which are respectively placed opposite the first electrode across the region surrounded by the partition; a smoothing layer provided on one side of the second substrate and which covers the second and third electrodes; and first and second fluid, which are incompatible, disposed in the region surrounded by the partition. The first fluid is made of a liquid body possessing polarity or conductivity, and the second fluid is made of a liquid body containing a liquid-crystalline material. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038944 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CURVATURE OF LENS SURFACE - A curvature control device includes a first fluid that has a light transmitting property and a polar property; a second fluid that has a light transmitting property; a chamber that the first fluid and the second fluid are accommodated without being mixed with each other, wherein a boundary surface between the first fluid and the second fluid comprises a first surface that is a lens surface and a second surface that induces a change in a curvature of the first surface; a first intermediate plate that is disposed in the chamber, and includes a first through-hole that forms a diameter of a lens corresponding to the first surface and a second through-hole that forms a path of the second fluid; and an electrode portion configured to generate an electric field that changes a position of the second surface. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038945 | WIDE-ANGLE CONVERTER LENS - A wide-angle converter lens capable of being detachably mounted on an enlargement side of an imaging lens includes a first optical element, at least one optical element having negative refractive power, and at least one optical element having positive refractive power, wherein, when an average value of relative partial dispersions of the first optical element and all optical elements of which the sign of refractive power is the same as that of the first optical element is denoted by θgF_ave, a relative partial dispersion of the first optical element is denoted by θgF, and an Abbe number of the first optical element is denoted by νd, these numerical values satisfy appropriate relationships. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038946 | Image Stabilization Zoom Lens - During zooming from the wide angle end to the telephoto end, a first lens unit having a positive refractive power is fixed, a second lens unit having a negative refractive power moves toward the image side, a third lens unit having a positive refractive power moves toward the object side, a fourth lens having a negative refractive power unit moves, and a fifth lens unit having a positive refractive power is fixed. The first lens unit includes a reflecting member that bends the optical path by 90 degrees. The entirety of or at least a part of the fifth lens unit is shifted in directions transverse to the optical axis to stabilize a picked-up image when the optical system vibrates. The zoom lens satisfies the predetermined expressions. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038947 | PHOTOGRAPHING OPTICAL LENS ASSEMBLY - A photographing optical lens assembly comprising, in order from an object side to an image side, a first lens element with positive refractive power, a second lens element with negative refractive power, a third lens element with refractive power, a fourth lens element with positive refractive power and a plastic fifth lens element is mentioned. The third lens element comprises a convex object-side surface and a concave image-side surface. The fourth lens element comprises a convex object-side surface and a convex image-side surface. The fifth lens element comprises a concave image-side surface. The surfaces of the third and fifth lens elements are aspheric. The fifth lens element comprises at least one inflection point. By adjusting the refractive power of the third lens element, and adjusting the total length of the photographing optical lens assembly, the total volume of the lens assembly is reduced, and the image quality is improved. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038948 | LENS DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - In an image pickup element module, a light blocking plate sandwiched between a first lens and a second lens is provided with fixing holes. The light blocking plate is retained by the second lens by projections from the second lens being inserted into the fixing holes. This prevents the light blocking plate from being displaced due to vibration or impact, thus making it possible to keep the optical characteristics of the image pickup element module satisfactory and provide the image pickup element module inexpensively. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038949 | METHOD OF MAKING A NANOSTRUCTURE - A method of making a nanostructure is provided that includes applying a thin, random discontinuous masking layer ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130038950 | SUPERWIDE-ANGLE LENS SYSTEM - A superwide-angle lens system includes a negative first lens group, an aperture diaphragm, and a positive second lens group. The first lens group includes two negative meniscus lens elements, and a positive lens element. The second lens group includes a cemented lens having negative and positive lens elements; and a positive lens element. The following conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied: | 2013-02-14 |
20130038951 | LENS SYSTEM - A lens system includes a first lens with positive refractive power and a second lens with positive refractive power, and an image plane. The first lens includes a first surface and a second surface from the object-side to the image-side of the lens system. The lens system satisfies the conditions: D/TTL>1.18; 1.52013-02-14 | |
20130038952 | Wafer Lens, Laminated Wafer Lens, Wafer Lens Cutting Method and Laminated Wafer Lens Cutting Method - A laminated wafer lens includes a wafer lens and a spacer substrate bonded to each other. The wafer lens includes a resin section provided on a surface of a glass substrate. The resin section includes lens portions and interval portions, each interval portion provided between adjacent lens portions. The spacer substrate has openings at positions corresponding to the respective lens portions. The lens portions are arrayed in row and column directions in a matrix fashion. The interval portions include first and second interval portions, the second interval portion longer than the first interval portion. The spacer substrate includes interval portions each of which is provided between adjacent openings. The interval portions include third and fourth interval portions corresponding to the first and second interval portions, respectively, the fourth interval portion being longer than the third interval portion. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038953 | SPACING RING AND LENS MODULE USING THE SAME - A spacing ring is provided and includes a peripheral ring-shaped spacing portion and a light shading portion extending from an inner peripheral surface of the spacing portion. The spacing portion has a resisting surface. The light shading portion includes an inclined clamping surface connecting with the resisting surface of the spacing portion. The clamping surface and a central axis of the spacing ring cooperatively define an acute angle, the clamping surface and the resisting surface of the spacing portion cooperatively define an obtuse angle. A lens module using the spacing ring is also provided. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038954 | COMPACT LENS MODULE - A compact lens module includes a lens seat, a lens group, a first and a second circuit boards. The lens seat includes a top surface, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and a first side surface connecting the top surface to the bottom surface. The lens seat defines a receiving space extending through the top surface and the bottom surface, and a receiving groove on the first side wall. The lens group is received in the receiving space. The first circuit board is mounted on the bottom surface of the lens seat, and holds an image sensor aligned with the lens group. The second circuit board is received in the receiving groove. The second circuit board holds a lens drive circuit and electrically connected with the lens group and the first circuit board. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038955 | LENS DRIVING MOTOR AND ELASTIC MEMBER OF THE SAME - Provided are a lens driving motor and an elastic member of the lens driving motor. The elastic member of a lens driving motor, the elastic member includes a first spring and a second spring. The second spring is different from the first spring and disposed together with the first spring on one side of a carrier to support the carrier. A first lead line of a coil and a first external power source are connected to the first spring, and a second lead line of the coil and a second external power source are connected to the second spring to supply power to the coil. Since the carrier can be assembled to other part after a (+) lead line and a (−) lead line of the coil are connected to the first and second springs, respectively, using solder, a process is simple and convenient. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038956 | DEVICE FOR VISUALLY CONFIRMING FORWARD DIRECTION - A device for visually confirming a forward direction that allows a crew member to visually confirm a desired range on the forward side of a vehicle includes a first reflecting mirror that reflects the desired range and a second reflecting mirror that reflects a reflected image reflected on the first reflecting mirror toward the crew member, the first reflecting mirror is arranged on a dashboard that is located inside the vehicle, and the second reflecting mirror is arranged on a lower side of the dashboard, and a first light transmitting part and a second light transmitting part are disposed in an area that connects the first reflecting mirror and the second reflecting mirror and an area that connects the second reflecting mirror and an eye-point of the crew member. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038957 | HINGE CONSTRUCTION - A hinge assembly for a wing mirror unit for a motor vehicle comprising a central shaft and a mirror housing pivotably arranged around the central shaft. In an embodiment, a bottom surface of the mirror housing is supported on a supporting surface at the base of the central shaft and, through cooperation, first and second run-on surfaces define a predetermined angular position between the central shaft and the mirror housing corresponding to a folded-out position of the mirror housing. In an embodiment, first run-on surfaces are provided on a side of the mirror housing remote from the supporting surface, and second run-on surfaces are connected with the central shaft to be axially compliant and rotation-coupled. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038958 | COLOR FILTER ARRAY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A color filter array includes a substrate, a light shielding layer, and color filter patterns. The light shielding layer is on the substrate and has openings exposing a surface of the substrate. Besides, the light shielding layer has a height H. The color filter patterns are located in the openings of the light shielding layer. Each color filter pattern has the maximum film thickness Lc and the minimum film thickness Ls, and the difference between the maximum film thickness Lc and the minimum film thickness Ls is ΔL. The maximum film thickness Lc of each color filter pattern satisfies (m×H)2013-02-14 | |
20130038959 | DISK DRIVE WRITING SPIRAL TRACKS ON A SLAVE SURFACE USING REPEATABLE RUNOUT COMPENSATION FOR A MASTER SURFACE - A method is disclosed of servo writing a disk drive comprising a first head actuated over a first disk surface, and a second head actuated over a second disk surface. A first repeatable runout (RRO) of the first disk surface is measured, and a seek is performed to seek the first head over the first disk surface in response to the measured first RRO while writing a first spiral track to the second disk surface using the second head. As a result, the first spiral track comprises a second RRO that substantially matches the first RRO of the first disk surface. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038960 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTIGUOUS DATA ADDRESS MANAGEMENT - Methods and apparatuses for contiguous data address management are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a processor configured to receive a write command including data to be written to a plurality of logical block addresses (LBAs); determine if the plurality of LBAs includes LBAs from a plurality of logical bands; and when the plurality of LBAs includes LBAs from a plurality of logical bands, combine the plurality of logical bands into a single logical band and write the data to the single logical band. In another embodiment, the processor may be further configured to separate the single logical band into the plurality of logical bands when the data written to the plurality of LBAs becomes invalid. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038961 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING READ OR WRITE ERRORS - Methods and apparatuses for managing read or write errors are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method may comprise receiving a command to perform an operation associated with first data and a first address of a data storage medium, performing the operation at the first address, retrying the operation when the operation did not complete successfully, and storing the first data to a second address when a first threshold is exceeded. In another embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a processor configured to: receive a command to perform an operation associated with first data and a first address of a data storage medium, perform the operation at the first address, retry the operation when the operation did not complete successfully, and store the first data to a second address when a first threshold is exceeded. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038962 | DISK DRIVE DECREASING A SETTLE DELAY BASED ON SPEED THAT A SETTLE PARAMETER ADAPTS - A disk drive is disclosed comprising a head actuated over a disk comprising a plurality of tracks, and control circuitry operable to seek the head to a target track and settle the head on the target track during a settle time, adapt a settle parameter used to settle the head on the target track, access the target track after an access delay, and decrease the access delay based on a speed that the settle parameter adapts. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038963 | SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF PROPERLY POSITIONING A MAGAZINE MEDIA ADAPTED FOR LIBRARY STORAGE - A system for and method of properly positioning a media magazine in a mass data storage library. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038964 | SPINDLE MOTOR HAVING CONNECTING MECHANISM CONNECTING LEAD WIRE AND CIRCUIT BOARD, AND STORAGE DISK DRIVE HAVING THE SAME - A spindle motor includes a base portion, a rotor hub, a stator, and a circuit board. The base portion preferably includes a through hole and is arranged to spread out radially around a central axis. The rotor hub is arranged above the base portion to rotate about the central axis. The stator is arranged above the base portion, and includes coils each including at least one lead wire. The circuit board is arranged radially outward of the through hole, and arranged on a lower surface of the base portion. The base portion includes a communicating groove arranged to join the through hole and the circuit board to each other. The at least one lead wire of the coils is arranged to pass inside the through hole and the communicating groove to be electrically connected to the circuit board. The through hole is sealed with a sealant. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038965 | SELF-ALIGNED BEVELS FOR WRITE POLES - A method, including depositing a layer of material onto a base portion of a wafer, is disclosed. The layer of material has a first surface adjacent the base portion. The method also includes depositing a pattern of masking material onto a portion of a second surface of the layer. Material from the layer of material that is unprotected by the pattern of masking material is removed from the layer of material. By removing such material a portion of the layer of material is suspended from the base portion. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038966 | MAGNETIC HEAD FOR PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDINGHAVING A MAIN POLE, A SHIELD AND A COIL CORE PART SETBACK AWAY FROM THE MEDIUM FACING SURFACE A SPECIFIED DISTANCE - A magnetic head includes: a main pole; a coil; a first shield having an end face that is located in a medium facing surface at a position forward of an end face of the main pole along a direction of travel of a recording medium; and a first return path section disposed forward of the main pole along the direction of travel of the recording medium. The first return path section connects part of the main pole away from the medium facing surface to the first shield so that a first space is defined. The coil includes a first portion having a planar spiral shape and wound around a core part of the first return path section. The first portion includes first and second coil elements that each extend through the first space. No part of the coil other than the first and second coil elements exists in the first space. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038967 | Fluid Dynamic Bearing Unit And Disk Drive Device Including The Same - A first sleeve rotatably extends around a shaft. First and second flanges are fixed to the shaft. A second sleeve extending around the first sleeve is fixed thereto. A first annular member fixed to the second sleeve surrounds the first flange. A second annular member fixed to the second flange surrounds a portion of the second sleeve. A first capillary seal includes a clearance between the first flange and the first annular member. A second capillary seal includes a clearance between the second annular member and the second sleeve. Lubricant is provided in the clearances in the first and second capillary seals. The second annular member and the second sleeve are designed so that the lubricant in the clearance in the second capillary seal can be viewed from a point in a radial position which is outward of the second sleeve as seen in an axial direction. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038968 | RECEPTACLE TYPE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER WITH REVERSE WIRE PROTECTION - A ground fault circuit interrupter comprises a reset key, a reset locking mechanism, a reset mechanism, a reset bracket, a bracket reset mechanism, a bracket homing mechanism, a reset linkage mechanism, and a reset linkage clutching mechanism. A conductive assembly is configured to selectively connect or disconnect electrical continuity between the power input side and the load side. The conductive assembly comprises pairs of short-circuit conductive strips with conductive movable contacts, power input connection assemblies with input conductive stationary contacts, wiring output assemblies, receptacle output assemblies with output stationary contacts, and a first short-circuit conductor and a second short-circuit conductor. A reverse wiring protection device comprises an electromagnetic generating device having a power supply sub-circuit and an electromagnetic actuator bracket configured to selectively close first normally open switch and second normally open switch and further configured to open first normally closed switch and second normally closed switch. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038969 | Electrical Wiring Device - The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring device that includes a circuit coupled to the line terminals and configured to conduct a predetermined current flow when the line terminals are connected to a source of AC power, the predetermined current flow does not simulate a fault condition. An interrupting contact assembly includes four sets of interrupting contacts that are configured to provide electrical continuity between the line terminals, the load terminals and the at least one receptacle in a reset state and configured to interrupt the electrical continuity in tripped state. The interrupting contact assembly is energized to effect the tripped stated and substantially deenergized otherwise, the interrupting contact assembly being substantially prevented from effecting the reset state absent the predetermined current flow. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038970 | SURGE PROTECTED DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF WATER WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS - Devices for treating water are provided with a varistor to protect the circuitry within such devices against excessive voltage surges and/or transient voltages. The varistor is incorporated into the circuitry in such a way that, when triggered by a high voltage spike (e.g., power surge), the varistor shunts the current created by the high voltage spike away from other sensitive components of the circuitry. Methods for treating water using devices that incorporate the varistor are also provided. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038971 | ARC FAULT DETECTOR FOR AC OR DC INSTALLATIONS - An arc fault detector comprises a current transformer (CT) having a primary winding and a secondary winding (W | 2013-02-14 |
20130038972 | BATTERY POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A battery power management system including a protection switch, a battery set, a high-voltage protection chip, a plurality of voltage-dividing units and a low-voltage measurement chip is provided. The protection switch and the battery set are connected in series between a first power terminal and a second power terminal of the battery power management system. The battery set includes a plurality of battery cells and has a plurality of sensing nodes. The high-voltage protection chip controls the protection switch according to a plurality of first sensing voltages from the sensing nodes. The voltage-dividing units are connected to a part of the sensing nodes and divide a part of the first sensing voltages to generate a plurality of second sensing voltages. The low-voltage measurement chip is connected to the voltage-dividing units and measures electric quantities of the battery cells according to the second sensing voltages. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038973 | Over Voltage Protection Circuit and Electronic System for Handling Hot Plug - An over voltage protection circuit is disclosed. The over voltage protection circuit comprises an input end, coupled to an input power, for receiving an input voltage provided by the input power; and a driving module, coupled between the input end and a ground end, for generating a discharging current when the input voltage is larger than a predefined voltage, to reduce the input voltage to the predefined voltage. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038974 | System and Method for Detection of Multiple Current Limits - Devices, such as mobile devices, may be exposed to short circuit and output overload events. To protect against such events, mobile devices typically include current limit circuits. Some current limit circuits may involve user programmable function. User programmable function may need accurate current limit detectors. Various embodiments of the present invention include devices and methods for detecting one or more programmed current limits. Some embodiments allow for a user application to select among parallel or serial configurations of current detection circuitry. Each such configuration may include multiple resistive devices of different resistive values. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038975 | HIGH VOLTAGE DC BREAKER APPARATUS - A high voltage DC breaker apparatus configured to break a fault current occurring in a high voltage DC conductor includes a current limiting arrangement having at least one section with at least one semiconductor device of turn-off type and at least one arrester connected in parallel therewith, and a mechanical DC breaker connected in series with the current limiting arrangement and including a mechanical switch. The mechanical DC breaker is configured to enable breaking of a fault current in said DC conductor once said semiconductor devices of said arrangement have been turned off. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038976 | THERMALLY-PROTECTED VARISTOR - A thermally-protected varistor (TPV) device that includes a voltage-sensitive body; a first conductive lead frame adjacent the voltage-sensitive body; a second conductive lead frame adjacent the voltage-sensitive body and including a raised pad; a first conducting terminal including an end portion for contacting the raised pad when the TPV device is in a first, conducting position; a fusible material releasably connecting the end portion to the raised pad of the second conductive lead frame when the TPV device is in a first, conducting position; and a biasing element biasing the end portion such that the end portion of the first conducting terminal is configured to move away from the raised pad of the second lead frame when the temperature-sensitive fusible material releases the end portion of the first conducting terminal from the raised pad in response to heat generated by the voltage-sensitive body. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038977 | SPARK GAP - In order to provide a spark gap configuration for overvoltage protection, the spark gap configuration has electrodes that face each other and exhibit a short deionization time. The electrodes have, on at least a portion thereof, a current-path bounding device for forcing a desired current path in the electrodes themselves resulting in improved spark behavior. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038978 | VACUUM CAPACITOR - The present invention can easily adjust capacitance of a vacuum capacitor while maintaining a vacuum state in a vacuum chamber of the vacuum capacitor. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038979 | MULTILAYER CAPACITOR - A multilayer capacitor that can suppress electrostrictive vibration without material constraint and with applicability to various structures, including general-purpose structures. A multilayer capacitor has: an element body formed of dielectric ceramic; and a plurality of internal electrodes disposed inside the element body such that the internal electrodes are stacked with ceramic layers sandwiched therebetween. The multilayer capacitor is provided with a capacitor area which includes the plurality of internal electrodes and a first suppression area and a second suppression area for reducing electrostriction caused by the plurality of internal electrodes so as to suppress noise. The first suppression area is adjacent to the capacitor area and the thickness of the second suppression area is determined according to the arrangement of the plurality of internal electrodes. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038980 | INNER ELECTRODE, AND MULTILAYERED CERAMIC CAPACITOR COMPRISING THE INNER ELECTRODE - Disclosed herein are inner electrodes of a multilayered ceramic capacitor including metal powders including graphene layers formed on a surface thereof and a multilayered ceramic capacitor including the inner electrodes. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention can include metal powders including graphene layers formed on a surface thereof as inner electrode materials of a multilayered ceramic capacitor to more effectively prevent necking of the metal powders than the related art including only dielectric ceramic powders, thereby increasing necking temperature and necking and control inner electrode shrinkage, thereby reducing a thickness of the inner electrode and defects such as short/cracks, and the like, of the inner electrode. Therefore, it is possible to provide the multilayered ceramic capacitor with excellent reliability by minimizing a difference in shrinkage between the dielectric layer and the inner electrodes. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038981 | CAPACITOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CAPACITOR - A method of manufacturing a capacitor includes forming, above a first metal foil, a first dielectric film of a ceramic material containing barium oxide by blowing dry ceramic particles to the first metal foil from a nozzle, forming, in the first dielectric film, a first via conductor connected to the first metal foil and a second via conductor connected to the first metal foil, forming, above the first dielectric film, a first electrode pattern connected to the first via conductor, and patterning the first metal foil to form a second electrode pattern connected to the second via conductor. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038982 | MULTILAYER CERAMIC CONDENSER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a multilayer ceramic condenser and a method for manufacturing the same. The multilayer ceramic condenser includes inner metal electrode layers formed within a magnetic layer, and conductive layers each formed between the inner metal electrode layers, and a method for manufacturing the same. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038983 | CONDUCTIVE PASTE FOR INTERNAL ELECTRODE OF MULTILAYER CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND MULTILAYER CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT USING THE SAME - There is provided a conductive paste for an internal electrode of a multilayer ceramic electronic component and a multilayer ceramic electronic component using the same. One or more nitride powders containing a nitride selected from the group consisting of silicon nitride, boron nitride, aluminum nitride, a vanadium nitride are added to the conductive paste for an internal electrode to increase a shrinkage initiation temperature of the internal electrodes. Accordingly, the reliability of the multilayer ceramic electronic component can be improved by using the conductive paste for an internal electrode. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038984 | COMPOSITION FOR ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL SLURRY AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CAPACITOR INCLUDING ELECTRODE USING THE SAME - A composition for an electrode active material slurry and an electrochemical capacitor including an electrode using the same. The electrochemical capacitor includes: an electrode having a current collector coated with the composition for an electrode active material slurry including an electrode active material, a material including a nonpolar hydrophobic functional group, and a surfactant; a separator; and an organic electrolyte. Additives improving flowability of the electrode active material slurry and wettability to the electrolyte, thereby increase an effective electrode area contacted with the electrolyte and decrease inner resistance of the electrode, with the result that there can be provided an electrochemical capacitor having higher capacitance and lower electrode resistance when the active material and conductive material are added in the same amount. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038985 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CABLE APPARATUS FOR A BARCODE READER - A multi-functional cable apparatus for a barcode reader supplies electrical power to the barcode reader, provides data communication capability for the barcode reader, and performs at least one additional function that is relevant to the operation of the barcode reader. The at least one additional function may include supporting the barcode reader in a fixed position without a user having to hold the barcode reader in place. Alternatively, the at least one additional function may include facilitating efficient cable management. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038986 | STORED ENERGY DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method, system, and apparatus for providing energy discharge capability for a junction box that includes at least one ultra- or super-capacitor. A discharge resistor is connected to a first terminal block of the junction box. A normally-open relay is connected to a second terminal block of the junction block, the relay being connected in series between the discharge resistor and the second terminal block. The normally-open relay is closed to create a discharge path for discharging energy stored in the at least one ultra- or super-capacitor. The junction box is capable of being safely serviced after the energy stored in the at least one ultra- or super-capacitor has been discharged by way of the discharge path. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038987 | Portable Electronic Device with Connection Kit for Device Peripherals - A connection kit includes at least one interface connector for electronically engaging and communicating with at least one device peripheral. A portable electronic device includes a chamber extended therein and defines a bottom side and a lateral side. The chamber forms a first open end on the bottom side and a second open end on the lateral side respectively. The lateral side determines a contour of the portable electronic device. The connecting kit is electrically and pivotally engaged with the portable electronic device and pivotal between a use position that is extended outside the chamber and the contour of the portable electronic device and in which the at least one device peripheral is adapted to be engaged and communicating therewith, and a stowed position that is accommodated in and not extended outside the chamber. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038988 | MAGNETIC SWITCH DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A magnetic switch device and an electronic device having the same are disclosed. The electronic device includes an upper case which includes a first element and a lower case. The magnetic switch device includes a switch part and a driving part, wherein the switch part is mounted on the lower case and includes a second element that can be attached to the first element through magnetic force. The driving part is mounted on the lower case, such that when the driving part is moved, the switch part is enabled by the driving part to make the second element correspond to the first element, allowing the upper case to attach to the lower case; or the switch part is disabled by the driving part to not make the second element correspond to the first element, allowing the upper case not to attach to the lower case. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038989 | DETACHABLE COMPONENT RETAINER AND IMAGE DISPLAY SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - An image display system is provided, comprising a control unit, a display unit, a frame and at least one coupling unit. The display unit is connected electrically to the control unit, and the display unit has at least one index hole formed on the back surface thereof. The frame has at least one first fixed hole formed thereon, and the frame includes at least one first engaging member which corresponds to the index hole. Each of the first engaging members passes through the respective first fixed hole to insert into the corresponding index hole. Furthermore, each of the coupling units is sandwiched between the frame and the control unit in a detachable manner. Thus, a higher flexibility can be provided for the assembly of the control unit to the display unit. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038990 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE CURRENT SUPPLY CONNTCTORS - The invention provides an electronic device with connectors which can be adjusted the providing current. The connectors connect external electronic devices and provide current to power the external electronic devices. User can adjust the current providing status through the user interface of the electronic device according to high or low current requirement of external electronic devices. The electronic device can also read out the power parameter storing in an external electronic device, and adjust the current according to the power parameter. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038991 | FLAT PANEL DISPLAY REMOTE-CONTROLLED VIEWING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A flat panel display remote-controlled viewing angle adjustment system ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130038992 | Double-Layer Injection Molding Casing and Method for Manufacturing the Same,Electronic Apparatus - A double-layer injection molding casing and a method for manufacturing the same, an electronic apparatus are provided by this invention, which adapts to an injection molding field and can solve the problems of a conventional double-layer injection molding casing such as complicated manufacturing process and low production efficiency. The double-layer injection molding casing of this invention includes an outer layer and an inner layer. A locating structure integrally formed with the inner layer is located at an inner surface of the inner layer. The method for manufacturing the double-layer injection molding casing includes: applying a multiple injection molding process, wherein the locating structure of the double-layer injection molding casing is integrally formed with the inner layer in the same injection molding step. The electronic apparatus of this invention includes the double-layer injection molding casing. The double-layer injection molding casing can be used as a casing of the electronic apparatus. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038993 | INVERTER - The invention relates to an inverter ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130038994 | DOWNHOLE TAG ASSEMBLY - Assemblies for packaging a downhole tag. In one embodiment, a tag assembly includes a package configured to contain a wireless tag. The package includes a base, an inner cover, and an outer cover. The base includes a cavity configured to retain an antenna, tag circuitry, and the inner cover disposed over the antenna and tag circuitry. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038995 | HANGING SUPPORT FOR TABLET/NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - A hanging support for working with a tablet computer or a notebook computer is provided. The hanging support is composed of a base plate and a hanging strip. The base plate for supporting the tablet/notebook computer has an expandable supporting board. When the base plate can be positioned to provide an inclined supporting plane or the supporting board can be expanded to support the computer, so that a user can hang the computer in front of his/her body with the hanging strip and use both of his/her hands to operate the computer. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038996 | Mobile Electronic Device Having At Least Three Operating Configurations - According to some embodiments, a mobile electronic device is provided with a linkage mechanism that couples first and second members of the device such that the first and second members may be moved between a first position, a second position and a third position. The second member of the device includes a body and an input member. The input member includes an input device and is coupled to the body by a lateral displacement mechanism that allows the input member to move between an extended position and a retracted position. The linkage mechanism and the lateral displacement mechanism may thereby provide at least three operating configurations for the device. An assembly for use with an electronic device is also provided. The assembly may be attachable to, and possibly detachable from, the device. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038997 | MOTHERBOARD ASSEMBLY HAVING SERIAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ATTACHMENT DUAL IN-LINE MEMORY MODULE - A motherboard assembly includes a serial advanced technology attachment dual-in-line memory module (SATA DIMM) with a circuit board, a memory slot, and an interface. An edge connector is set on a bottom edge of the circuit board. A SATA connector is arranged on the circuit board, and connected to a control chip and the interface, enabling a motherboard communication with the SATA DIMM module. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038998 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING A NON-PLATED HOLE WITH LIMITED DRILL DEPTH - A printed circuit board having one or more holes that are controllably drilled to extend into the printed circuit board substrate to a predetermined depth intermediate first and second faces. A mechanical locating pin is received into each of the one or more holes to mechanically align a first component for electronically interfacing with the printed circuit board substrate. A second component is installed on the second face directly opposite of the one or more holes such that the second component is in electronic communication with conductive traces or interconnects formed on the second face directly opposite of the hole. | 2013-02-14 |
20130038999 | EXPANSION APPARATUS FOR SERIAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ATTACHMENT DUAL IN-LINE MEMORY MODULE AND MOTHERBOARD FOR SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION APPARATUS - A motherboard assembly includes a motherboard and an expansion apparatus. The motherboard includes a first expansion slot. An edge connector is set on a bottom side of the expansion apparatus to be detachably engaged in the first expansion slot. A number of SATA interfaces and a number of second expansion slots are arranged on the expansion apparatus, and are connected to signal pins and power pins of the edge connector. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039000 | DOCKING STATION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A docking station and an electronic device using the same are provided. The electronic device includes a portable computer and a docking station. The docking station includes a body, a holder and a pivot mechanism. The holder is disposed on the body for containing the portable computer. The pivot mechanism connecting the body and the holder includes a first part and a second part. The first part connects to the body. The second part connects to the holder and pivotly coupled with the first part. The first part includes a first locating portion facing the second part. The second part includes a second locating portion corresponding to the first locating portion. The second locating portion being adapted to engage with the first locating portion for fixing the holder at a desired angle relative to the body as the holder rotating relatively to the body. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039001 | SERVER SYSTEM - A server system includes a rack, a power supply module, a switch, and a plurality of servers. The rack can be divided into a plurality of rack units. The rack units are parallel to each other and vertically arranged. The power supply module and the switch are disposed in close proximity to each other in at least one of the rack units. The power supply is adjacent to the rear side of the rack. The switch is adjacent to the front side of the rack. Each of the servers is disposed in one of the other rack units and electrically connected to the power supply module and the switch. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039002 | SERVER RACK ASSEMBLY - A server rack assembly includes a server rack, a power supply device, and a bus-bar electronically connected to the power supply device. The server rack includes a bottom plate and a post substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate. The power supply device is attached to the post in a first direction that is substantially parallel to the bottom plate. The bus-bar includes a plurality of connectors adapted to electronically connect a plurality of servers. The bus-bar is attached to the post in a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate, and the plurality of connectors are arranged on the bus-bar in the second direction. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039003 | SERVER RACK ASSEMBLY - A server rack assembly receives a plurality of servers. The server rack assembly includes a server rack, a bus-bar, a power supply and a plurality of fan modules. The server rack includes a stand column. The server rack defines a plurality of server spaces for receiving the plurality of servers. A bus-bar is mounted to the server rack and includes a plurality of connectors aligned in a first direction substantially parallel to the stand column. The bus-bar is adapted to electronically plug to the plurality of servers. The power supply device is electronically connected to the bus-bar. The power supply device is adapted to output direct current to the bus-bar. Each of the plurality of fan modules is adapted to dissipate heat from three of the plurality of server spaces. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039004 | SERVER RACK ASSEMBLY - A server rack assembly receives a number of servers. The server rack assembly includes a server rack, a bus-bar, and a power supply. The server rack includes a stand column. The server rack defines a plurality of server spaces for receiving the plurality of servers. A bus-bar is mounted to the server rack and includes a plurality of connectors aligned in a first direction substantially parallel to the stand column. The bus-bar is adapted to electronically plug to the plurality of servers. The power supply device is pluggable to one of the plurality of connectors of the bus-bar along a second direction substantially perpendicular to the stand column The power supply device is adapted to output direct current to the bus-bar. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039005 | SERVER RACK ASSEMBLY - A server rack assembly receives a plurality of servers. The server rack assembly includes a server rack, a bus-bar, and a power supply. The server rack includes a stand column. The server rack defines a plurality of server spaces for receiving the plurality of servers. A bus-bar is mounted to the server rack and includes a plurality of connectors aligned in a first direction substantially parallel to the stand column. The bus-bar is adapted to electronically plug to the plurality of servers. The power supply device is electronically connected to one of the plurality of connectors of the bus-bar. The power supply device is adapted to output direct current to the bus-bar. The power supply is approximately twice the height of each of the plurality of server spaces. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039006 | SERVER RACK ASSEMBLY - A server rack assembly receives a plurality of servers. The server rack assembly includes a server rack, a bus-bar, and a power supply. The server rack includes a stand column. The server rack defines a plurality of server spaces for receiving the plurality of servers. A bus-bar is mounted to the server rack and includes a plurality of connectors aligned in a first direction substantially parallel to the stand column. The bus-bar is adapted to electronically plug to the plurality of servers. The power supply device is electronically connected to a middle portion of the bus-bar. The power supply device is adapted to output direct current to the bus-bar. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039007 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR LAPTOP COMPUTER - An exterior cover for a laptop computer having a display portion and a keyboard portion is disclosed. The exterior cover includes a first rigid planar element for placement on an outside surface of the display portion. The first rigid planar element includes a raised edge along a perimeter of the first rigid planar element, wherein the raised edge extends toward the display portion. The first rigid planar element further includes a plurality of tabs located on the raised edge, wherein each tab extends from the raised edge for gripping the display portion. The exterior cover further includes a second rigid planar element for placement on an outside surface of the keyboard portion. The second rigid planar element includes a raised edge extending toward the keyboard portion. The second rigid planar element further includes a plurality of tabs for gripping the keyboard portion. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039008 | CONVERTER ARRANGEMENT WITH AN AIR COOLING SYSTEM - A converter arrangement includes a housing having a first cooling air channel, at least one capacitor disposed in the housing, a fan for generating a cooling air flow, and a first power electronics module disposed in the housing between the at least one capacitor and the fan, as viewed in a direction of the cooling air flow. The first power electronics module is positioned in relation to the fan so as to only be cooled by a first partial air flow. A second partial air flow provided for cooling the at least one capacitor is routed via the first cooling air channel past the first power electronics module such that the second partial air flow is thermally separated from the first power electronics module. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039009 | INVERTER FOR VEHICLE - An inverter for a vehicle is disclosed. The inverter for the vehicle illustratively includes: a power module provided with a power semiconductor device; a cooling module coupled to the power module and flowing a coolant therethrough; and a capacitor module mounted at the cooling module through a mounting unit and adapted to absorb a ripple current of the power module. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039010 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Disclosed is a heat dissipation device which is reduced in the number of components, while having sufficient insulating function and cooling function with respect to an object to be cooled. The heat dissipation device includes a base that is formed from a ceramic and a refrigerant channel for circulating a refrigerant within the base. The base is formed by sintering a stacked body in which a plurality of ceramic sheets are stacked. The plurality of ceramic sheets include the ceramic sheet which is provided with a plurality of slits that constitute the refrigerant channel, and the ceramic sheets which are provided with communication paths that communicate the refrigerant channel and outside units with each other. A semiconductor device is configured by bonding a metal plate, on which a semiconductor element is mounted, to the heat dissipation device. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039011 | HEAT-DISSIPATING MODULE - A heat-dissipating module applied to a circuit board having an electronic element is disclosed. The heat-dissipating module includes a plurality of connecting portions, a contacting portion and a folded portion. The heat-dissipating module is connected to the circuit board by the connecting portions, and a first surface of the contacting portion contacts the electronic element. The folded portion is connected to the contacting portion. The heat-dissipating module is suitable for a thin and light electronic device and has firm structure. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039012 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a heat dissipation device, including at least one semiconductor device, at least one first substrate and a cooling substance. The first substrate has a first surface, a second surface and at least one hole, wherein the semiconductor device is located on the first surface of the first substrate, and the hole is opened at the second surface of the first substrate and corresponds to the semiconductor device. The cooling substance is used for flowing in the hole and taking away heat from the semiconductor device, wherein the cooling substance is in contact with the first substrate. Thereby, the temperature of the semiconductor device can be reduced efficiently. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039013 | FILM SYSTEM FOR LED APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to a composite assembly of plastic ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130039014 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus includes a bracket, a cage and a cushion. The bracket includes a mounting plate and two limiting plates located on the mounting plate. The cage is secured to the mounting plate and surrounds the two limiting plates. The cage includes a restricting piece. The two limiting plates are adapted to receive a data storage device. A plurality of cushions are interposed between the two limiting plates and the data storage device, in such manner that the data storage device is held captive in the cage but is protected from external jolts or physical shocks. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039015 | ELECTRONIC MODULE AND HANGING MECHANISM THEREOF - A hanging mechanism is for hanging an electronic device on a support wall. The hanging mechanism includes a fixing pad, first and second linkage rods, first arm and second arm rods, and first and second hanging rods. The fixing pad is detachably fixed onto the electronic device. The first linkage rod is pivoted to a first side of the fixing pad and the first arm rod. The second linkage rod is pivoted to a second side of the fixing pad and the second arm rod. The first hanging rod is pivoted to the first arm rod. The second hanging rod is pivoted to the second arm rod and rotatably intersects with the first hanging rod. The second hanging rod is for hanging on the support wall with the first hanging rod. When the first and second linkage rods rotate relatively, the first and second hanging rods rotate relatively. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039016 | MOTHERBOARD ASSEMBLY HAVING SERIAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ATTACHMENT DUAL IN-LINE MEMORY MODULE - A motherboard assembly includes a motherboard with a memory slot, an adapter board, and a serial advanced technology attachment dual-in-line memory module (SATA DIMM) with a circuit board and a connector. An edge connector is set on a bottom edge of the circuit board. The adapter board includes a SATA interface, a hard disk drive (HDD) signal multiplier, a power interface, and an expansion SATA interface. The edge connector is connected to the memory slot and the connector is connected to the expansion SATA interface, to enable the motherboard communication with SATA DIMM modules, which are connected to the memory slots. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039017 | UNIVERSAL NETWORK INTERFACE DEVICE BASE MODULE - An universal network interface device base module including an access module, a modem module electrically connected to the access module, a dividing structure placed between the access module and modem module, and a base plate, wherein the access module, modem module and dividing structure are mounted on the base plate. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039018 | Three-Dimensionally Molded Electronic Substrate - A device, system and process for fabricating a three-dimensional electronic substrate are disclosed. A substrate may be molded in three-dimensions to fit the form factor of an exterior device frame. Electronics and conductors may be placed onto the three-dimensional surface of the molded substrate, thereby creating a three-dimensional electronic substrate. The three dimensional substrate may then be connected to an exterior frame to allow for electronic functionalities across frame form factors. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039019 | POWER SUPPLY MODULE - A power supply module adapted to supply power to a peripheral device includes a power supply and an output-structure detachably assembled to the power supply and electrically connected between the power supply and the peripheral device. The height of the output-structure relatively to the bottom portion of the power supply is adjustable and the power supply, output-structure and the peripheral device together form a concave combination-structure. As a result, by using a separated output-structure in the invention, the power supply is able to maneuverably adjust the interconnection position of the peripheral device and the power supply through the second circuit board. Meanwhile, the power supply has a larger usable space therein. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039020 | PASSENGER SERVICE UNIT - The invention relates to a passenger service unit, in particular for an aircraft passenger cabin, comprising at least one passenger service panel with fastening elements for fastening the panel to an interior component or framework of the aircraft, at least one electric component for passenger entertainment or information mechanically attached to the passenger service panel, at least one electrical connecting terminal for electrical connection of said at least one electric component and an electrical connection for supplying electrical energy and/or transmitting information to said at least one electric component. A further aspect of the invention is a method of producing a passenger service panel. Furthermore the invention relates to method for providing information or entertainment to passengers of an aircraft. A further aspect of the invention is an aircraft, in particular an aircraft passenger cabin, comprising a passenger service unit. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039021 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND CUSHIONING MEMBER USABLE IN THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide a display device including a cushioning member which is unlikely to be shifted from a predetermined position and has a function of effectively preventing EMI and/or ESD. In a display device according to the present invention, a cushioning member ( | 2013-02-14 |
20130039022 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND DETACHABLE TOUCH STRUCTURE - A detachable touch structure is applied to a portable electronic device. The detachable touch structure includes a flexible board, a flexible touch panel, a control module, and a linkage element. The flexible touch panel is superimposedly disposed on the flexible board. The control module is connected with the flexible board, and electrically connected with the flexible touch panel; the control module includes two single path sliding slots. The linkage element includes two positioning levers; the linkage element having one end connected with the flexible board and the other end movably connected with each of the single path sliding slot via each of the positioning levers respectively connected with. The two positioning levers move along different paths with respect to the two single path sliding slots to allow the detachable touch structure to be in a tablet form or a mouse form. | 2013-02-14 |
20130039023 | MOTHERBOARD SLIDING MECHANISM - A motherboard sliding mechanism adapted for removing a motherboard out from a housing of an electronic device includes a bracket, a connecting member, and a sliding assembly. The bracket includes a supporting board and a sidewall perpendicularly extending from an edge of the supporting board, the supporting board defines a guiding groove. The connecting member slidably passes through the guiding groove, and is capable of detachably fixing the bracket to the housing of the electronic device. The sliding assembly is rotatably assembled on the bracket and detachably connected to the connecting member. The sliding assembly is capable of being rotated to lock or unlock the connecting member to drive the connecting member lock or unlock with the bracket, and the motherboard sliding mechanism with the motherboard can be conveniently slid out of the housing of the electronic device or firmly fixed in the housing of the electronic device. | 2013-02-14 |