| 12th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
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| 20120068010 | SUBMERSIBLE TRANSPORT AND LAUNCH CANISTER AND METHODS FOR THE USE THEREOF - Embodiments of a method for deploying an airborne object are provided utilizing a submersible transport and launch canister of the type that includes a pressure vessel in which the airborne object is stored and a cap which sealingly engages the pressure vessel. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of positioning an end portion of the pressure vessel above the surface level of a body of water, opening the cap, and launching the airborne object from the pressure vessel while in the body of water. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068011 | Active Aircraft Pylon Noise Control System - An active pylon noise control system for an aircraft includes a pylon structure connecting an engine system with an airframe surface of the aircraft and having at least one aperture to supply a gas or fluid therethrough, an intake portion attached to the pylon structure to intake a gas or fluid, a regulator connected with the intake portion via a plurality of pipes, to regulate a pressure of the gas or fluid, a plenum chamber formed within the pylon structure and connected with the regulator, and configured to receive the gas or fluid as regulated by the regulator, and a plurality of injectors in communication with the plenum chamber to actively inject the gas or fluid through the plurality of apertures of the pylon structure. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068012 | ARRANGEMENT AND AIRCRAFT OR SPACECRAFT - The present invention provides an arrangement, in particular for an aircraft or spacecraft, comprising an outer skin portion, the outside of which comes into contact with the atmosphere; a facing portion, which is arranged on the inside of the outer skin portion; a gap which is formed between the outer skin portion and the facing portion; and a device by means of which an airstream can be passed through the gap at a sufficient temperature to displace the dew point into the outer skin portion. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068013 | ANCHORING HARPOON INTENDED IN PARTICULAR FOR AN AIRCRAFT AND ANCHORING SYSTEM INCLUDING ONE SUCH HARPOON - An anchoring harpoon intended in particular for an aircraft, capable of cooperating with an anchoring grate of a platform, includes jack elements including a cylinder element containing mobile piston elements provided with a rod that extends beyond the cylinder element, the free end of which includes a harpoon head ( | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068014 | SEGMENT OF A FUSELAGE OF AN AIRCRAFT - According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention a fuselage segment of an aircraft fuselage is provided, which aircraft fuselage comprises four different radii of curvature, wherein two radii of curvature comprise centre points that are not situated on a vertical symmetry axis of the fuselage segment. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068015 | METHOD OF ACTIVATING PROTECTION MEANS FOR PROTECTING AN OCCUPANT OF AN AIRCRAFT, AND AN AIRCRAFT IMPLEMENTING SAID METHOD - A method of activating protection means ( | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068016 | AERODYNAMIC FAIRING DEVICE, AIRCRAFT COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT WITH AN AERODYNAMIC FAIRING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING SUCH A FAIRING PART - A fairing device for creating an aerodynamic cover for an area of an aircraft structure, including a first fairing part with an outer side forming a first exterior flow contour, and having a fairing section for contacting a first section of the aircraft structure and a connecting section. The first fairing part includes a mounting device for receiving a connecting element. The fairing device includes a second fairing part including a fairing section having an outer side forming a second exterior flow contour and is designed for contacting a second section of the aircraft structure and a connecting section. The shape of the outer side of the second fairing part is adapted to the inner side of the connecting section of the first fairing part in an overlapping area, so the connecting section of the first fairing part forms a joint piece protruding over the second fairing part in the overlapping area. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068017 | Optimal adjustable parachute cargo harness - An article of manufacture, an optimal adjustable parachute cargo harness device for use with a parachute system is disclosed. A double adjustable upper attachment point used to attach cargo to personal parachute systems is also disclosed. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068018 | ORBITAL DEBRIS MITIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Fiber-based debris interceptors are used to intercept and/or contain space debris. The debris interceptors may be made up of fibers that are formed in space from a material supply on a space vehicle. The fibers for the debris interceptors may be formed by extrusion, with a heat source, such as a mirror to focus sunlight, used to heat the material of the material supply that is carried on the space vehicle. The debris interceptor may be separated from the space vehicle, and used to remove debris from an orbit, or otherwise prevent debris entering an orbit from damaging a satellite or other spacecraft that travels in that orbit. The debris interceptor may be deployed prior to later launch of a valuable spacecraft, in order to “cleanse” the intended orbit of debris. Debris objects may pass through the debris interceptor, but in so doing may lose energy so as to de-orbit. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068019 | High Capacity Broadband Satellite - A high capacity broadband service is provided from an Earth orbiting satellite having a payload that includes multiple large antennas, the satellite having an inverted configuration when deployed on orbit. The satellite has an aft surface proximate to a launch vehicle structural interface, a forward surface opposite to said aft surface, and a structure disposed therebetween. In a launch configuration, two or more deployable antennas are disposed, undeployed, on or proximate to and forward of the forward surface; on-orbit, the payload is operable when the satellite is disposed with the aft surface substantially Earth facing while the forward surface is substantially facing in an anti-Earth direction. Each deployable antenna is disposed, so as to be Earth facing, when deployed, in a position substantially forward and outboard of the forward surface. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068020 | STOL AND/OR VTOL AIRCRAFT - An STOL and/or VTOL aircraft comprises (1) a fuselage having a front end, a rear end and two lateral sides, the fuselage defining a substantially horizontal central longitudinal axis of the aircraft; (2) an aircraft tail arranged at the rear end of the fuselage and including a rudder and an elevator on each side of the fuselage with movable surfaces for controlling the aircraft; and (3) a wing on each side of the fuselage having a front edge, a trailing edge and an upper surface extending from the front edge to the trailing edge. According to the invention, a device is provided for increasing the speed of an airstream flowing over the upper surfaces of the wings as compared to the speed of the airstream flowing over the lower surfaces thereof. Such means comprise openings in the upper surfaces of the wings for the egress of air from interior spaces within the wings and air pump apparatus for pressurizing such interior spaces. The openings are designed to direct airflow over the upper surfaces of the wings in a direction toward the trailing edges thereof. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068021 | CRAFT AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING CRAFT WITH CONTROLLED SPIN - This invention relates to a craft designed to move through or on a surface of a fluid. It is believed to be principally of use in relation to airborne craft and missiles but the theory behind the invention is equally applicable for example to submarines. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068022 | MECHANICAL LOCK - A mechanical lock for railway points comprising an outer tube and a linear arrangement of interlinked components arranged in a core of the outer tube, the interlinked components comprising five coaxially arranged, separately manufactured, elements, including a central tie and two link-rods, the two link rods being respectively interlinked at first ends thereof to opposing ends of the central tie by expandable components. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068023 | Cable tray apparatus for a people mover system - A cable tray apparatus is provided a people mover system such as a Sky Train or the like. The cable tray apparatus is made up of a plurality of identical cable trays which are secured together in an end-to-end relationship. The cable trays are selectively laterally horizontally adjustable with respect to one another and are selectively vertically adjustable with respect to one another to correspond to curves in the roadway of the system and to correspond to elevational changes in the roadway of the system. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068024 | Expansion joint for a cable tray apparatus for a people mover system - An expansion joint is disclosed for a cable tray apparatus for a people mover system. An expansion joint is inserted or positioned between a pair of generally rectangular electrical cable trays having first and second ends. The cable trays are connected in an end-to-end relationship. The expansion joint has first and second ends and is positioned between the pair of cable trays so that the first end thereof is connected to the second end of the adjacent cable tray and so that the second end thereof is connected to the first end of the adjacent cable tray. The expansion joint includes body portions which are slidably movable towards one another or slidably movable away from one another to compensate for expansion and contraction of the cable tray apparatus. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068025 | Computer mouse cradle - A mouse cradle that provides a computer user with the optimal position for operating a computer mouse. The mouse cradle allows for ergonomic placement of the mouse near the thigh of the user by attaching the mouse cradle to the user's chair. The present mouse cradle can be used on chairs with, and without, arm-rests. A vertical support allows for height adjustment and rotation in one plane, and a horizontal support allows for sideways adjustment and rotation in a second plane. A planar surface on top of the vertical support provides an operating area for the mouse, and the planar surface can be angled by the user to an optimal position. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068026 | TELESCOPIC TUBE LOCKING STRUCTURE - A telescopic tube locking structure includes a telescopic tube including at least a upper tubular part and a lower tubular part; an eccentric camshaft having a lower portion fixed in the lower tubular part and a upper portion being inserted into the upper tubular part, and, an opening cam having a larger diameter than the upper portion of the eccentric camshaft is rotationally mounted on the eccentric shaft and is inserted in and engaged with the upper tubular part in a rotationally fixed manner such that the opening cam is axially movable along with the an eccentric camshaft in the upper tubular part and is rotationally fixed with the upper tubular part; wherein a central line of the opening cam is offset from a central line of the upper portion of the eccentric camshaft. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068027 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING PACKAGES - A device for holding one or more dispensing packages includes a rear wall and a pair of retaining elements. The rear wall of the holder may be selectively adjusted to vary the distance between opposing retaining elements. In one embodiment, each retaining element may include a curved portion corresponding to a curved shape of a canister style dispensing container for engaging the sidewalls of the container to support the container between the retaining elements. In another embodiment, the retaining elements may be movable in two dimensions to accommodate containers having different sizes. The retaining elements may additionally include a ramped surface that facilitates flexing of the retaining elements as a container is inserted into the holder. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068028 | BEVERAGE HOLDER FOR POOL NOODLE - A beverage device comprising a beverage holder having an upper end and a lower end with the lower end having a beverage holder connector. A beverage holder support has a connecting end and a locking end. The locking end has a protruding portion having an outside diameter sized to fit inside a pool noodle and an annular wall having an inside diameter sized to fit around the pool noodle. The connecting end has a beverage holder support receiver for receiving the beverage holder connector. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068029 | Snowboard holder - A snowboard holder with a horizontally disposed rigid elongate member, a vertically disposed mounting bracket member, a pair of resilient wheels, a pair of wheel shafts and a pair of wheel retaining bolts. The mounting bracket member is centrally and fixedly attached to the horizontal elongate member. The wheel shafts are each fixedly attached to the elongate member; one wheel shaft toward the left end and one the wheel shaft toward the right end. The wheels are rotatably mounted on the wheel shafts. The wheel retaining bolts are screwed into mating threaded apertures located in the free end of each wheel shaft. A preferred embodiment includes the wheels are made of molded polyurethane. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068030 | REMOVABLE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A fastener system for releasably fastening a dispenser member on a reservoir neck, the system having a fastener ring including flexible axial tabs for fastening around the reservoir neck, the tabs separated by axial slots; and a locking sleeve engaged around the fastener ring to lock the tabs in engagement around the neck. The sleeve forms a plurality of locking sectors that engage the tabs to lock them around the neck and a plurality of non-locking sectors not in contact with the ring. The sleeve is movable about the ring between an assembled position and a disassembled position in which the locking sectors are situated at the slots so as to enable the tabs to deform in order to disengage from the neck. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068031 | MOUNTING KIT - An embodiment of a mounting kit has first and second rails connectable to a frame and first and second spacers respectively connectable to the first and second rails. The first and second spacers are configured to engage an object therebetween when the first and second rails are connected to the frame. The first and second rails each comprise a portion configured to extend under the object when the object is between the first and second spacers. A distance from the first spacer to an end of the first rail and a distance from the second spacer to an end of the second rail are based on a length of the object. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068032 | Metal Hooked Utility Bracket Assembly - A metal hooked utility bracket assembly which includes a plurality of metal hooks for removably mounting the bracket assembly over, onto and around a vertically-oriented unobstructed structure of corresponding depth, width and height. A number of metal horizontal cross member(s) are permanently attached to the attachment hooks perpendicularly; the cross member(s) are in between the attachment hooks and the utility hook(s) and/or basket(s). A number of common metal hook(s) and/or basket(s) or any combination thereof are permanently attached to the horizontal cross member(s), on the side opposite the attachment hooks, for the purpose of receiving items. It also includes resilient element(s) which can be removably attached onto the ends of the attachment hooks to prevent the bracket assembly from being accidentally dislodged when mounted, if the user desires. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068033 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING MODULAR PERSONAL ACCESSORIES - Systems and methods for providing personal accessories that are selectively and interchangeably used. A personal accessory system is provided having a base member for receiving an accessory item, the accessory item being coupled to the base member via a fastener. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068034 | FLOOR PROTECTORS FOR FURNITURE LEGS AND CASTERS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - To facilitate installation of a floor protector to a furniture leg or a caster for movable objects, shrinkable tubing, for example heat-shrink tubing, is used to secure the floor protector to the leg or caster. A tube of heat-shrink material may have at normal temperatures a predetermined unshrunk cross-sectional size large enough to permit the tube to receive the foot portion or caster circumference and a shrinkage ratio sufficient for the tube to be shrunk to a cross-sectional size that is smaller than the foot portion or caster circumference so that, when the tube is shrunk by application of heat or other suitable means, the tube will conform and be secured to the underlying foot portion or caster. Hot-melt adhesive may be applied to the interior of the floor protector and the heat applied to shrink the tube may melt the adhesive to adhere the floor protector to the foot portion or caster. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068035 | FREE BALL BEARING, SUPPORT TABLE, CARRYING EQUIPMENT, AND TURNTABLE - A free ball bearing includes a retainer ball-pressing ring, the retainer ball-pressing ring including a substantially cylindrical pressing member inserted in an internal space between the semispherical recessed surface and the main ball toward the base end; the retainer ball-pressing ring being moved from a pressing position to a standby position along the unit center axis by the ring moving mechanism; the pressing member restricting or preventing rotation of the plurality of retainer balls by pressing the plurality of retainer balls when the retainer ball-pressing ring is at the pressing position; and the plurality of retainer balls of which the rotation is restrained or prevented by the pressing member being released when the retainer ball-pressing ring is at the standby position. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068036 | PRESSURE-APPLYING TELESCOPIC SPACER - The present invention relates to a pressure-applying telescopic spacer in which the improvements can be applied, being formed by two tubes ( | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068037 | MULTI-LAYER PAPER STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES OF PRODUCING THE SAME - Multi-layer paper structures and processes of producing the same are described. An easel includes a backer layer associated with a first web roll, the backer layer comprising a planar portion and a support structure and a display layer associated with a second web roll different from the first web roll, the display layer comprising a front face and a back face, the back face coupled to the backer layer. The front face includes information associated with a recipient of the easel or an organization. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068038 | Portable Podium - This invention provides to a full size convenient folding portable podium which folds together as a single unit and thus requires no assembly or disassembly. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068039 | Support for an upright structure - A system for supporting a super structure utilizing a plurality of blocks that are connected laterally to one another through tensioning elements. The super structure is supported to at least one of the blocks which are positioned on or near a ground surface. A plurality of piles extend through the blocks to anchor the same beneath the soil and aid in the support of the super structure. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068040 | MOUNT FOR A MOBILE SATELLITE ANTENNA SYSTEM WITH VIBRATION AND SHOCK ISOLATION - A vibration and shock isolation mount for a mobile satellite antenna system securable to a transport vehicle such as a truck or boat. The isolation mount includes three isolators attachable between the mobile satellite antenna system and the transport vehicle. The three isolators are spaced substantially evenly about the central axis of the antenna system. Each isolator has a central spring element extending along a first axis between two block members wherein the spring element permits the two block members to move in virtually all direction relative to each other including toward and away from each other along the first axis of the spring element. Each isolator further includes two attaching members for respectively securing the two block members to the mobile satellite antenna system and the transport vehicle. The first axes of the spring elements are aligned to substantially intersect each other and the central axis of the mobile satellite antenna system within a protective, covering dome of the antenna system. The isolators are preferably positioned outside of the domed antenna system so that the domed antenna system itself can be as compact as possible to minimize its overall size and weight. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068041 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING THE HOUSING OF A WELDING COMPONENT - The invention relates to a device for protecting the housing ( | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068042 | PORTABLE CEILING FAN MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A portable ceiling fan mounting assembly adapted for use on the exterior of a parked motorized recreational vehicle is disclosed. The assembly includes an arm to which the ceiling fan and bracket for the fan is mounted. The arm has an electrical plug disposed on one end that connects the ceiling fan assembly electrically to the available power in the recreational vehicle. A mounting plate is attached to the recreational vehicle wall which receives the arm and contains an electrical receptacle for receipt of the electrical plug. The device is thus easy to handle and install and is user friendly. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068043 | PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOLDER SYSTEMS - An assembly for facilitating holding an electronic device, such as a tablet, or the like comprising a cover for detachably receiving and holding the electronic device and a handle mounted on the cover and rotatable about an axis generally perpendicular to the plane of the back of the electronic device. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068044 | HANDS FREE MEDIA PLATFORM - A hands free media platform apparatus is disclosed. The media platform may include a collar, a pair or arms projecting from the collar, and a platform coupled to the arms. The platform is adapted to hold media so that the media is viewable by a user wearing the apparatus without the media being hand held. The apparatus may include adjustable elements providing customized viewing angles of media carried on the platform. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068045 | Film-Carrying System and a Film-Carrying Device Used Therein - A film-carrying system and a film-carrying device used therein are provided. The film-carrying system includes a support base, a film-carrying device and a film. The film-carrying device includes a support connection part, an elastic part, and a film connection part. The support connection part is coupled to the support base while the film connection part is coupled to the film. The elastic part has a free end and a fixed end; the free end connects to the film connection part, and the fixed end connects to the support connection part. The elastic deformation of the elastic part provides the film connection part with a degree of freedom in linear displacement, and the film connection part also has a degree of freedom in angular displacement corresponding to the support connection part. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068046 | Film-Carrying System and a Film-Carrying Device Used Therein - A film-carrying system and a film-carrying device used therein are provided. The film-carrying system includes a support base, a film-carrying device and a film. The film-carrying device includes a support connection part, an elastic part, and a film connection part. The support connection part is coupled to the support base while the film connection part is coupled to the film. The elastic part has a free end and a fixed end; the free end connects to the film connection part, and the fixed end connects to the support connection part. The elastic deformation of the elastic part provides the film connection part with a degree of freedom in linear displacement, and the film connection part also has a degree of freedom in angular displacement corresponding to the support connection part. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068047 | MOLD FOR PROCESSING OPTICAL FILM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A mold for processing optical film includes a substrate, a copper oxide film, and a hydrophobic fluorinated self-assembled monolayer film. The substrate has a copper surface. The copper oxide film is formed on the copper surface. The hydrophobic fluorinated self-assembled monolayer film is formed on the surface of the copper oxide film. The mold provides easy release of the hydrophobic fluorinated self-assembled monolayer film. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068048 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING AND TESTING AN IMAGE SENSOR MODULE - A method for adjusting and testing an image sensor module is provided. The method of the present invention includes steps of: (1) calculating longitudinal and transverse deviation values of a center point of a lens relative to a standard reference position specified on a lens barrel, and an angle deviation value of the lens according to position signals of the lens on the image sensor module; (2) compensating the longitudinal and transverse deviation values of the center point of the lens, and the angle deviation value of the lens for exactly positioning the lens; and (3) adjusting focus of the image sensor module. The method of the present invention can compensate the mechanism errors produced in the mounting process of the image sensor module for conveniently and exactly adjusting the focus of the image sensor module. An apparatus for adjusting and testing an image sensor module is also provided. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068049 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND IMAGE SENSOR - There is provided a photoelectric conversion device utilizing surface plasmons, including: a plate-shaped light receiving portion which made of metal, provided on a most superficial surface of the photoelectric conversion device, and having a front surface and a rear surface so as to receive incident light at the front surface; a slot-shaped slit provided in the front surface of the light receiving portion; and a voltage detection portion adapted to measure an electric potential at the front surface of the light receiving portion; wherein the incident light is caused to excite surface plasmons through the slit, and an electric potential at the front surface of the light receiving portion induced by the surface plasmons is measured by the voltage detection portion. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068050 | MULTI PIXEL PHOTO DETECTOR ARRAY OF GEIGER MODE AVALANCHE PHOTODIODES - A multi-pixel photodetector array may include a semiconductor substrate having a back side and a front side, Geiger mode avalanche photodiodes (GM-APDs) on the semiconductor substrate, each including an anode contact, and a common cathode for the GM-APDs and having a first connection lead on the backside of the semiconductor substrate. The multi-pixel photodetector array may include a second connection lead, and a common anode on the front side of the semiconductor substrate and configured to couple in common the anode contacts of the GM-APDs to the second connection lead. Each GM-APD may be configured to generate, when a photon impinges thereon, a current pulse of different shape for discrimination by an external circuit connected to the common cathode and the common anode. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068051 | Method Of Driving An Image Sensor - In a method of driving an image sensor, incident light is converted into electric charges in a photoelectric conversion region during a first operation mode. At least one of collected electric charges and overflowed electric charges is accumulated in a floating diffusion region based on illuminance of the incident light. The collected electric charges indicate electric charges that are collected in the photoelectric conversion region. The overflowed electric charges indicate electric charges that have overflowed from the photoelectric conversion region. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068052 | OPTICAL RECEIVER CIRCUIT - An optical receiver circuit according to an embodiment includes a light receiving units configured to output a current according to input light, and an inverting amplifier having an input terminal and an output terminal, the input terminal connected to the light receiving units, and a feedback circuit connected between the input terminal and the output terminal, and provided with a plurality of pairs of a pole and a zero on a negative real axis on a Laplace plane so that transimpedance characteristics show high gains of a plurality of steps on high-frequency side. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068053 | 2D/3D DUAL-MODE IMAGE SENSING CIRCUITRY - A 2D/3D dual-mode image sensing circuitry is composed of a photodiode, an active sensing unit, and a pull-down unit. The photodiode is to detect and convert optical signals into electronic signals. The active sensing unit is electrically connected with one end of the photodiode for receiving electronic signals outputted by the photodiode, having an output. The pull-down unit is electrically connected with the output, providing a pull-down path. The pull-down unit has a pull-down control terminal, by which the pull-down unit can be externally controllably switched on/off, for sinking the potential or not to the aforesaid end of the photodiode. In this way, as the 2D mode is switched on, the 3D mode is switched off; on the other hand, as the 3D mode is switched on, the 2D mode is switched off. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068054 | PHOTODETECTING DEVICE AND DISPLAY APPARATUS - Provided is a photodetecting device having a wider dynamic range with a simple configuration. A photodetecting device includes a photodiode (D | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068055 | LIGHT GRID - A light grid ( | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068056 | METHOD OF OPERATION OF PHOTOCHROMIC OPTICALLY KEYED DISPENSER - A removable and replaceable keying component which is required for operation of a mechanism and which component includes a waveguide having a photochromic portion. A method of controlling operation of a mechanism, preferably a dispenser, having a removable component comprising the steps of measuring electromagnetic radiation passing through a waveguide carrying at least in part on the removable component and permitting operation of the mechanism only when the measured electromagnetic radiation corresponds with one or more pre-selected parameters. Preferably, the method involves directing emitted electromagnetic radiation with pre-selected input parameters selected from a plurality of input parameters. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068057 | INTERROGATOR FOR A PLURALITY OF SENSOR FIBER OPTIC GRATINGS - An interrogator for a plurality of sensor fiber optic gratings. The interrogator includes a broadband optical source; at least one beam splitter directing output of the optical source to the sensor fiber optic gratings; at least one linear filter for converting changes in peak reflection wavelength to changes in intensity; at least one optical receiver; and at least one amplifier associated with each optical receiver. The interrogator also includes, alternatively, a driver/modulator for the optical source providing on/off pulses; an analog integrator following the at least one amplifier; or a mechanism compensating for masking of one sensor fiber optic grating by another. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068058 | Apparatus and Method for Processing Substrate Using Neutralized Beams Including Applying a Voltage to a Substrate Support - An apparatus and method for processing a substrate using neutralized beams are provided. A substrate processing apparatus includes an ion source generating device configured to form an ion source. An ion extraction device is configured to extract and accelerate ions from the ion source. An ion neutralizing device is configured to convert the ions extracted and accelerated from the ion extraction device into neutralized beams. A remaining portion of the ions extracted and accelerated from the ion extraction device is not converted into the neutralized beams. A substrate support is configured to support a substrate such that the neutralized beams are directed towards the substrate support. A substrate power supply is configured to apply a voltage to the substrate support such that the remaining portion of the ions that is not converted into the neutralized beams is directed away from the substrate support by the applied voltage of the substrate. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068059 | Method and Apparatus for Measuring the Optical Forces Acting on a Particle - An apparatus and method for measuring optical forces acting on a trapped particle. In one implementation the apparatus and method are adaptable for use in the optical train of an optical microscope that is configured to trap, with a single light beam, a particle suspended in a suspension medium between an entry cover and an exit cover of a chamber positioned on or within the microscope. The apparatus and method involves the use of a single collection lens system having a numerical aperture designed to be greater than or equal to an index of refraction index of the suspension medium intended to suspend the particle in the chamber which is placeable at or near the exit cover of the chamber of the microscope. A light sensing device is positioned at or near the back focal plane of the collection lens, or at an optical equivalent thereof, which is capable of directly or indirectly producing optical force measurements acting on the particle derived by the x and y coordinates of the centroid of the light distribution imaged onto the light sensing device by the collection lens. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068060 | METHOD FOR THROUGH-CASING 3-PHASE SATURATION DETERMINATION - A method for estimating a parameter of interest of an earth formation having a fluid contained in pores of the earth formation, the method includes: conveying a carrier through a borehole penetrating the earth formation; irradiating the earth formation with neutrons from a neutron source disposed at the carrier; measuring radiation emitted from the earth formation resulting from the irradiating using at least one detector; calculating or determining a mathematical parameter from radiation measured by the at least one detector; predicting values of the mathematical parameter over a range of values of an earth formation property; and comparing the mathematical parameter to the predicted values to estimate the parameter of interest. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068061 | CHEMICAL DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The exemplary embodiments provide a method, system, and device for identifying chemical species in a sample. According to one embodiment, the method, system, and device may include introducing a sample gas into a differential ion mobility device, ionizing at least a portion of the sample gas to generate at least one ion species, filtering the at least one ion species between a pair of filter electrodes, generating a detection signal in response to the at least one ion species depositing a charge on a collector electrode, and detecting a spectral peak associated with the at least one ion species. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068062 | Method and Apparatus for Tandem Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry - Tandem time-of-flight mass spectrometry method and apparatus permits an ion gate to be time set optimally at all times if the instrumental conditions are modified. Delayed extraction conditions for the mass-to-charge ratios of plural reference substances and optimum values of the time for which the ion gate is opened are measured and stored in a data table. Delayed extraction conditions and opening time of the ion gate which optimize the mass resolution at the mass-to-charge ratio of the desired precursor ions are found based on values stored in the table. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068063 | Direct Atmospheric Pressure Sample Analyzing System - A system, method and apparatus for injecting reactive species and ions from an ambient plasma ionization source into an atmospheric pressure ion mobility spectrometer. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068064 | Time-Of-Flight Mass Spectrometer - There is provided a time-of-flight mass spectrometer of a simple configuration and low cost that prevents temperature drift and provides stable mass spectrum without the use of expensive Invar material for the flight tube which nevertheless is not easily affected by external vibrations and does not deflect under its own weight when held as a cantilever. The flight-tube is made of a CFRP pipe | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068065 | PATTERN DEFECT INSPECTION APPARATUS AND PATTERN DEFECT INSPECTION METHOD - A pattern defect inspection method includes generating electron beam irradiation point track data on the basis of first data on an inspection target pattern, irradiating the electron beam to the inspection target pattern in accordance with the electron beam irradiation point track data, detecting secondary electrons generated from the inspection target pattern due to the irradiation of the electron beam, acquiring second data regarding a signal intensity of the secondary electrons from a signal of the detected secondary electrons, and detecting an abnormal point from the second data and outputting the abnormal point as a defect of the inspection target pattern. The electron beam irradiation point track data includes data on a track of irradiation points of an electron beam to the inspection target pattern and is intended to control over scanning with the electron beam, the electron beam irradiation point track data. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068066 | DISPLACEMENT MEASURING DEVICE AND DISPLACEMENT MEASURING METHOD - A displacement measuring device is provided which can directly measure a position and shape of a target object with high precision even if the target object has a minute shape with a high aspect ratio. A displacement measuring device 100 for measuring a change in a distance to a target object S includes a light irradiation section 10 configured to irradiate, with laser light, a light transmissive particle 50 provided at a predetermined distance from a surface of the target object S, a movement section 20 configured to move, relative to the target object S, the particle 50 held in an optical standing wave field generated by interference between light transmitted from the particle 50 and light reflected from the target object S, a sensing section 30 configured to sense a movement signal occurring when the particle 50 relatively moves against confining force caused by the optical standing wave field, and a calculation section 40 configured to derive the change in the distance to the target object S based on the movement signal. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068067 | GAS FIELD ION MICROSCOPES HAVING MULTIPLE OPERATION MODES - The disclosure relates to ion beams systems, such as gas field ion microscopes, having multiple modes of operation, as well as related methods. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides a method of operating a gas field ion microscope system that includes a gas field ion source, where the gas field ion source includes a tip including a plurality of atoms. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068068 | CHARGED PARTICLE DETECTORS - Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods are disclosed that include: (a) a first material layer positioned on a first surface of a support structure and configured to generate secondary electrons in response to incident charged particles that strike the first layer, the first layer including an aperture configured to permit a portion of the incident charged particles to pass through the aperture; and (b) a second material layer positioned on a second surface of the support structure and separated from the first layer by a distance of 0.5 cm or more, the second layer being configured to generate secondary electrons in response to charged particles that pass through the aperture and strike the second layer, where the device is a charged particle detector. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068069 | AUTOMATED FRACTION COLLECTION SYSTEM - A system for separating a sample and collecting the separated sample. The system includes an ultracentrifuge having a cylindrical rotor. The system includes a gradient delivery assembly for delivering a gradient solution to the ultracentrifuge rotor, and a sample delivery assembly for delivering the solution containing the sample to the ultracentrifuge rotor. The system includes a fraction collection assembly for collecting discrete volumes of the separated sample. The system includes a processor for controlling operation of the ultracentrifuge, as well as the gradient delivery assembly, the sample delivery assembly, and/or the fraction collection assembly. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068070 | PYROELECTRIC MATERIAL, RADIATION SENSOR, METHOD OF MAKING A RADIATION SENSOR, USE OF LITHIUM TANTALATE AND LITHIUM NiOBATE - A pyroelectric material is made of lithium tantalate treated to an extent that a bulk resistivity is in a range of less than 2e+14Ω*cm, preferably less than 5e+12Ω*cm, but more than a lower threshold is obtained. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068071 | FLUORESCENT SINGLE WALLED NANOTUBE/SILICA COMPOSITE MATERIALS - Fluorescent composites of surfactant-wrapped single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) were prepared by exposing suspensions of surfactant-wrapped carbon nanotubes to tetramethylorthosilicate (TMOS) vapor. Sodium deoxycholate (DOC) and sodium dodecylsulphate (SDS) were the surfactants. No loss in emission intensity was observed when the suspension of DOC-wrapped SWNTs were exposed to the TMOS vapors, but about a 50% decrease in the emission signal was observed from the SUS-wrapped SWNTs nanotubes. The decrease in emission was minimal by buffering the SDS/SWNT suspension prior to forming the composite. Fluorescent xerogels were prepared by adding glycerol to the SWNT suspensions prior to TMOS vapor exposure, followed by drying the gels. Fluorescent aerogels were prepared by replacing water in the gels with methanol and then exposing them to supercritical fluid drying conditions. The aerogels can be used for gas sensing. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068072 | INFRARED LIGHT DETECTOR HAVING HIGH RESOLUTION - An infrared light detector has a carrier membrane with at least two sensor chips thereon located next to each other. The carrier membrane has at least two rows of holes therein, proceeding parallel to each other between the sensor chips. The respective holes in one of the rows are offset with respect to the holes in an adjacent row, thereby hindering heat transmission via the carrier membrane between the sensor chips. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068073 | CASSETTE TYPE RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE SOLID-STATE DETECTOR - A cassette type radiographic image detector may include a housing including a first surface on which radiation enters and a second surface as a back surface opposite to the first surface, and a detection panel housed within the housing which detects radiation transmitted through the first surface. The housing may be configured to disperse an external force by transmitting a vertical component of the external force from one of the first or second surface to the other of the first or second surface. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068074 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SCINTILLATOR PANEL, SCINTILLATOR PANEL, AND RADIATION IMAGE DETECTOR - A method of manufacturing a scintillator panel in which no dust is generated when improving protrusions on the phosphor surface, resulting in no generation of image defects caused by the dust, to-provide a scintillator panel exhibiting excellent image quality and a radiation image detector thereof. The scintillator panel includes a support having a phosphor layer formed thereon. The method includes forming the phosphor layer on the support, and subsequently heat-treating the support and the phosphor layer which are sandwiched by two rigid plates under applied pressure. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068075 | REAL-TIME IN VIVO RADIATION DOSIMETRY USING SCINTILLATION DETECTORS - Apparatus and methods for measuring radiation levels in vivo in real time. Apparatus and methods include a scintillating material coupled to a retention member. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068076 | PORTABLE PET SCANNER FOR IMAGING OF A PORTION OF THE BODY - A mobile PET scanner for use in bed side or a surgical environment comprises a mobile support base, with first and a second arm arms extending therefrom. The first arm is configured for placement under a table supporting an individual while the second arm is substantially parallel to and above said first arm with the individual being located between the first and second arms. Multiple module blocks are positioned along the length of the first and second arm. Each modules block comprises scintillators with solid state silicone multipliers or multi-pixel photon counters attached thereto. Positrons emitted from radiation labeled tissue within the individual's body impinge on the multiple scintillators to generate. The photons from each of the scintillator are received by each of a solid state silicone multipliers or multi-pixel photon counters associated therewith and an electrical signal representative of the received photons is then generated. The electrical signal output from each of the solid state silicone multipliers or multi-pixel photon counters is then transmitted to a computerized data collection and analysis system, which substantially instantaneously generates a visual image on a screen showing the location within the individuals body emitted the photons. This image can be coordinated with a photo image or a CT image showing the same portion of the individual's body. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068077 | METHOD TO IMPROVE THE TIME RESOLUTION OF DIGITAL SILICON PHOTOMULTIPLIERS - A radiation detector module ( | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068078 | RADIATION DETECTOR, IMAGING DEVICE AND ELECTRODE STRUCTURE THEREOF, AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING AN IMAGE - The present invention discloses a radiation detector, an imaging device and an electrode structure thereof, and a method for acquiring an image. The radiation detector comprises: a radiation sensitive film, a top electrode on the radiation sensitive film, and an array of pixel units electrically coupled to the radiation sensitive film, wherein each pixel unit comprises: a pixel electrode, which is configured to collect a charge signal in a pixel area of the radiation sensitive film; a storage capacitor, which is connected to the pixel electrode, and is configured to store the charge signal collected by the pixel electrode; a reset transistor, which is connected to the pixel electrode, and is configured to clear the charge in the storage capacitor; a buffer transistor, which is connected to the pixel electrode, and is configured to convert the charge signal on the pixel electrode into a voltage signal and transfer the voltage signal to a signal line; a column strobe transistor, which is configured to select a predetermined column of pixel electrodes; and a row strobe transistor, which is configured to select a predetermined row of pixel electrodes, wherein, the column strobe transistor and the row strobe transistor are connected in series between the buffer transistor and the signal line, and transfer the voltage signal of the corresponding pixel unit in response to a column strobe signal and a row strobe signal. The radiation detector may be used for, for example, X-ray digital imaging. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068079 | RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS AND STEREOSCOPIC IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD - A high quality stereo image is displayed by a radiation imaging apparatus that obtains an image for two dimensional observation and two images for stereo display while using a grid. An input section | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068080 | ION GENERATING APPARATUS - An ion generating apparatus prevents a determination that no ions are being generated even when ions are being generated. The ion generating apparatus includes: an ion generator that generates ions; an ion detector that detects generated ions; an air blower that blows the generated ions to an outside through an air supply passage; and a control section that controls driving of the ion generator and the air blower. The control section stops the air blower at a start of operation, performs ion detection using the ion detector, and determines whether ions are being generated. When the control section determines that no ions are being generated, the control section continuously performs a determination of ion generation. When the control section determines that no ions are being generated in all determinations, it is finally determined that no ions are being generated. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068081 | ION BEAM TUNING - A beam line ion implanter includes an ion source configured to generate an ion beam, a scanner configured to scan the ion beam to produce a scanned ion beam having trajectories which diverge from a scan origin, and a focusing element having a focusing field positioned upstream of the scanner configured to focus the ion beam to a focal point at the scan origin. A method of ion beam tuning includes generating an ion beam, focusing the ion beam to a focal point positioned at a scan origin, and scanning the ion beam to produce a scanned ion beam having trajectories which diverge from the scan origin. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068082 | ION GENERATION APPARATUS AND ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT - An ion generation apparatus includes an opposing electrode, a discharge electrode for generating ions between itself and the opposing electrode, and a slider constructed to be movable between a contact state in which contact with the discharge electrode is established and a non-contact state in which contact is not established in order to clean the discharge electrode. Thus, an ion generation apparatus and electric equipment capable of preventing lowering in ion generation efficiency even in an environment where there is much dust can be obtained. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068083 | LAMINATED GLASS PANEL FOR A HEADS-UP DISPLAY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a laminated glazing for information display, of the automobile windshield or architectural glazing type, comprising an assembly of at least two transparent sheets of inorganic glass or of a strong organic material, joined together by an interlayer of a thermoformable material or by multilayer foils incorporating such an interlayer, said glazing being characterized in that a luminophore material of the hydroxyterephthalate type is integrated into said interlayer, allowing said display. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068084 | RADIATION DOSIMETERS FOR QUANTIFYING THE DOSE OF RADIATION APPLIED DURING RADIATION THERAPY - Radiation dosimeters containing thin KCl:Eu | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068085 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR PHOTO-ACTIVATING A COLLECTED SAMPLE OF FAT TISSUE INCLUDING STEM CELLS THEREIN, CONTAINED IN A TISSUE COLLECTION AND PROCESSING DEVICE - A method of and apparatus for photo-activating a collected sample of fat tissue including stem cells therein, contained in a tissue collection and processing device. The collected fat tissue sample including stem cells therein, is exposed to low levels of photo-active light energy while contained within the tissue collection and processing device. The tissue sample is photometrically-measured to determine the photo-activation index of the fat tissue sample. The Photo-active light energy emission is controlled to ensure optimized photo-activation, thereby providing the fat tissue sample with an improved capacity to bind free oxygen species in the fat tissue sample. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068086 | SYSTEMS AND CONVEYANCE STRUCTURES FOR HIGH POWER LONG DISTANCE LASER TRANSMISSION - There is provided a mobile high power laser system and conveyance structure for delivering high power laser energy to and for performing high power laser operations in remote and difficult to access locations. There is further provide such systems with high power laser, handling equipment and conveyance equipment that are configured to avoid exceeding the maximum bending radius of high power optical fibers used with the conveyance structures. There are also provided embodiments of the conveyance structures having channels, lines and passages for delivering materials such as fluids. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068087 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH RESOLUTION RADIATION FIELD SHAPING - A system and method are provided for a high resolution radiation treatment system which provide for projecting a field of radiation energy at targeted patient tissue. The system uses a multi-leaf collimator, which is positioned such that a significant clearance is provided between the multi-leaf collimator and the isocenter plane where the targeted tissue is located. The leaves of the multi-leaf collimator are designed to provide for high step resolution in the projected radiation energy shape. Additionally, an embodiment of the system and method herein can provide for a high step resolution in the projected radiation energy shape, and for a dose calculation matrix which has matrix units which coincide with the high step resolution in the projected radiation shape. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068088 | Sterilising Apparatus - A sterilising apparatus for sterilising a feeding bottle assembly for a baby, the feeding bottle assembly comprising a feeding bottle, a top end and a base end, the top end having an open neck; the sterilising apparatus comprising a housing which is adapted to attach to and sit on the top end of the bottle, an ultraviolet (UV) light source on the housing which extends into the bottle for UV sterilisation of the bottle when the housing is attached to the bottle, and a switch which automatically switches on the UV light source when the sterilising apparatus is attached to the bottle. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068089 | CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM WRITING APPARATUS AND CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM WRITING METHOD - A charged particle beam writing apparatus includes a unit calculating a total charge amount of charged particle beams irradiating each minimum deflection region in deflection regions having different deflection sizes respectively deflected by deflectors of a plurality of levels for deflecting charged particle beams, a unit calculating a representative temperature of the each minimum deflection region based on heat transfer from other minimum deflection regions having been written before the each minimum deflection region is written, a unit inputting a first dose of a shot of each charged particle beam irradiating the each minimum deflection region, and modulating the first dose by using the representative temperature of the each minimum deflection region, and a unit including the deflectors of a plurality of levels and writing a pattern in the each minimum deflection region with a second dose, which has been modulated, by using the deflectors of a plurality of levels. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068090 | FREQUENCY TUNABLE TERAHERTZ TRANSCEIVERS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DUAL WAVELENGTH LASER - Provided are a frequency tunable terahertz transceiver and a method of manufacturing a dual wavelength laser. The frequency tunable terahertz transceiver includes: a dual wavelength laser including two distributed feedback lasers that are manufactured in one substrate and output optical signals of respectively different wavelengths; and an optical device receiving the outputted optical signals to generate a terahertz wave. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068091 | EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE, LASER LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE FOR EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SATURABLE ABSORBER USED IN EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE - An EUV light source of the present invention is capable of using a saturable absorber stably and continuously in a high heat load state. A saturable absorber (SA) device is disposed on a laser beam line to absorb feeble light, such as self-excited oscillation light, parasitic oscillation light or return light. SA gas from an SA gas cylinder and buffer gas from a buffer gas cylinder are mixed to be a mixed gas. The mixed gas is supplied to an SA gas cell via a supply pipeline, and absorbs the feeble light included in the laser beam. The mixed gas is exhausted via an exhaust pipeline, and is sent to a heat exchanger. The mixed gas, cooled down by a heat exchanger, is sent back to the SA gas cell by a circulation pump. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068092 | Apparatus And Method For Attenuating High Energy Radiation - An apparatus for attenuating high energy radiation including an attenuation member for attenuating high energy radiation in a high energy radiation field emitted from a high energy radiation source towards a subject. A control unit is provided for selectively activating the attenuation member. A method for attenuating high energy radiation is also disclosed. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068093 | Pinch Valve - A pinch valve has a pinch bar constructed and arranged to translate between two different positions when the pinch bar lies in any orientation. The pinch bar is comprised of two orthogonal legs, one of which extends through and rotates inside a hole formed into a body for the valve. Having the pinch bar rotatable enables the pinch bar to be rotated away from where it would open and close a flexible tube. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068094 | Apparatus and Method for Remotely Operating Manual Valves - An apparatus for remotely operating a manual valve is disclosed that includes a control unit, a valve actuator, a lock assembly, and a load cell. In some aspects, the apparatus may also include a stand such as a tripod. In another aspect, the apparatus may be portable and sometimes mounted on a vehicle or other form of transport. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068095 | TORQUE MOTOR LINEARIZATION - A servovalve torque motor includes first and second pole pieces and an armature. Each of the first and second pole pieces includes an armature face that opposes the armature. The area of the armature face of the second pole piece is smaller than the area of the armature face of the first pole piece. The unequal areas of the first and second armature faces create a bias in the servovalve torque motor while allowing the first and second pole pieces to be disposed at equal distances from the armature to define substantially equal air gaps. The inclusion of substantially equal air gaps between the pole pieces and the armature reduces the maximum flux in the armature for the same bias and torque output, compared to conventional servovalve torque motors. The reduction in maximum armature flux decreases armature saturation and improves linearity during operation. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068096 | Apparatus and method for controlling fluid flow - An actuator base, bobbin, and pole piece form a pocket for an armature that a flexible membrane encloses to form an armature chamber filled with an incompressible fluid. The membrane protects the armature from exposure to corrosive fluids flowing in a conduit. Conduit flow can be stopped by driving the membrane against a valve seat. Pressure from the controlled fluid in the conduit is transmitted through the membrane to the fluid within the armature chamber so that the armature does not need to counteract force applied to the membrane by the conduit fluid's pressure. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068097 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A VALVE - A method for operating a valve comprising a first valve part (1) having at least one opening (2, 5) formed therein and a second valve part (3) having at least one opening (4, 6) formed therein is disclosed. The first (1) and second (3) valve parts are adapted to perform relative movements, the relative position of the opening(s) (2, 5) of the first valve part (1) and the opening(s) (4, 6) of the second valve part (3) defining an opening degree of the valve by means of an overlapping area of an opening (2, 5) of the first valve part (1) and an opening (4, 6) of the second valve part (3). The method comprises the step of moving the first valve part (1) and/or the second valve part (3) from a position defining a maximum opening degree of the valve towards a position defining a minimum opening degree of the valve in such a manner that the velocity of the relative movement between the first valve part (1) and the second valve part (3) varies as a function of an overlapping area between an opening (2, 5) of the first valve part (1) and an opening (4, 6) of the second valve part (3), in such a manner that the velocity is decreased as the overlapping area decreases. Operating the valve in this manner causes water hammering to be reduced, while ensuring appropriate operation and acceptable response times of the valve. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068098 | PLANETARY GEAR MECHANISM AND MOTOR-OPERATED VALVE USING THE SAME - The invention provides a planetary gear mechanism achieving a greater reduction gear ratio without increasing the number of teeth of the gears, thereby enabling downsizing. In a planetary gear mechanism | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068099 | TWO-PART VALVE - A two-part valve ( | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068100 | GATE VALVE - Roller insertion grooves are formed along the longitudinal direction of inner wall portions of side frames, which are provided in the interior of a housing that makes up a gate valve. Respective pairs of retaining rollers are inserted into the roller insertion grooves. A valve disk is tilted, such that in a valve closed state in which the valve disk is seated on a valve seat, a load imposed from a displacement block, which is connected to a valve rod and tiltably displaced thereby, is imposed on the retaining rollers, the load being borne by first and second pressure receiving bodies, which abut against the retaining rollers and are disposed on the side frames. The first and second pressure receiving bodies are formed from a material having a hardness greater than that of the side frames. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068101 | SLEEVE SEAL FOR GATE VALVES - A gate valve sleeve including a reinforced elastomeric valve sleeve member with an integrally molded reinforcing member disposed therein. In one embodiment, the reinforcing member comprises a pair of parallel spaced ring elements connected by a plurality of spacers. In another embodiment, the reinforcing member comprises first and second ring member abutted to form a T-shape. In a further embodiment, the reinforcing member comprises a ring and a plurality of axially oriented spacer members. In yet a further embodiment, the reinforcing member comprises a pair of ring elements connected by a plurality of pins. The pins are fixed to one of the ring elements and are slidably engageable with the other ring element. In an alternate embodiment, an auxiliary ring member is located within an interior opening of the reinforcing member. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068102 | BONNET APPARATUS TO PROVIDE LIVE-LOADING TO A SEAL - Bonnet apparatus to provide live-loading to a seal are described herein. An example bonnet assembly includes a housing having a recessed opening to define a shoulder and a sealing disc disposed within the recessed opening. A biasing element is disposed in the recessed opening between a flange of the sealing disc and the shoulder of the housing to provide a load to a seal to be disposed between the housing and the fluid device. The biasing element biases the sealing disc away from the housing and the biasing element enables the sealing disc to move within the recessed opening relative to the housing when the bonnet assembly is coupled to the fluid device. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068103 | COMPOSITIONS AND MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to using cobalt (Co) to fine tune the magnetic properties, such as permeability and magnetic loss, of nickel-zinc ferrites to improve the material performance in electronic applications. The method comprises replacing nickel (Ni) with sufficient Co | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068104 | COMPOSITION BASED ON 1,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE - The subject of the present application is a composition comprising a lubricant based on polyol esters (POEs) or PVE and a refrigerant F comprising from 1 to 99% by weight of trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (trans-HFO-1234ze) and from 1 to 99% by weight of 1,1,1,3-tetrafluoroethane. The subject of the present application is also the use of said composition in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068105 | COMPOSTION BASED ON 2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE - The subject of the present application is a composition comprising a lubricant based on polyol esters (POEs) or PVE and a refrigerant F comprising from 1 to 99% by weight of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO- | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068106 | RESIN COMPOSITION AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PRODUCED BY USING THE SAME - A resin composition which is excellent in quick curing and can be used for curing in conventionally used ovens, and a semiconductor device which is excellent in reliability such as solder crack resistance or the like when the resin composition is used as a die attach material for semiconductor. Further preferably, a resin composition which has a sufficient low stress property, good adhesion and excellent bleeding property. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068107 | RECOVERY AND SYNTHESIS METHOD FOR METALOXIDIC CATHODIC ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY - Disclosed are a recovery for a metaloxidic cathodic active material for a lithium ion secondary battery and a synthesis thereof by the recovery method, wherein the recovery method includes (a) dissolving a cathodic active material from a waste lithium ion secondary battery using sulfuric acid solution containing sulfurous acid gas to generate a solution containing metal ions, (b) injecting sodium hydroxide solution and ammonia solution in the solution containing the metal ions to fabricate an electrode active material precursor, and (c) filtrating the active material precursor, followed by drying and grinding, thus to fabricate a solid-state cathodic active material precursor, and the synthesis method is achieved by mixing the electrode active material precursor fabricated according to the recovery method with lithium carbonate or lithium hydroxide, followed by heat treatment, to generate a metaloxidic cathodic active material. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068108 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING MODIFIED MIXED TRANSITION METAL OXIDES - A process for preparing modified mixed transition metal oxides, which comprises treating a precursor of a mixed oxide which comprises lithium and at least two transition metals as cations with at least one substance which is selected from compounds of phosphorus, silicon, titanium, boron or aluminum having at least one phenoxy or alkoxy group or at least one halogen. | 2012-03-22 |
| 20120068109 | CATHODE MATERIAL FOR SECONDARY LITHIUM BATTERIES AND PREPARATION METHOD - In the invention, a cathode material for secondary lithium batteries was disclosed. It is a material with composite structures formed with more than two different components selected from a general formula [Li | 2012-03-22 |
