14th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 27 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150092306 | Panel Device Having Electrostatic Discharge Protection - A display device includes a substrate, at least one signal circuit, a ground protection circuit, and an auxiliary protection circuit. The substrate has a first surface, wherein the first surface includes an active area and a frame area surrounding the active area. The at least one signal circuit is disposed and extending along the frame area and electrically coupled to the active area. The ground protection circuit is disposed and extending along the frame area, wherein the ground protection circuit is positioned at a side of the signal circuit facing an edge of the substrate. The auxiliary protection circuit is disposed and extending along the frame area. The auxiliary protection circuit is disposed between the signal circuit and the ground protection circuit, wherein the auxiliary protection circuit respectively has a gap with the signal circuit and the ground protection circuit, and is electrically conductive. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092307 | On Chip Reverse Polarity Protection Compliant with ISO and ESD Requirements - A semiconductor device is disclosed. In one embodiment a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor chip including a substrate, a ground terminal configured to be provided with a reference potential and a supply terminal electrically coupled to the substrate, the supply terminal configured to be provided with a load current and configured to be provided with a supply voltage between the substrate and the ground terminal. The semiconductor device further comprises an overvoltage protection circuit disposed in the semiconductor chip and coupled between the supply terminal and the ground terminal, the overvoltage protection circuit including a first transistor having a load current path coupled between the supply terminal and an internal ground node and a second transistor having a load current path coupled between the internal ground node and the ground terminal. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092308 | SCHEME TO REDUCE STRESS OF INPUT/ OUTPUT (IO) DRIVER - An input/output (IO) circuit is provided that reduces stress on a driver without using an additional reference voltage. The IO circuit receives an overshoot voltage and an undershoot voltage in a receive mode. The IO circuit includes a driver circuit. The driver circuit includes an NMOS transistor coupled to a PMOS transistor. A pad is coupled to the driver circuit. A PMOS protect circuit is coupled to the driver circuit and the pad. An NMOS protect circuit is coupled to the driver circuit and the pad. The NMOS protect circuit is configured to be activated only for a duration of the overshoot voltage received at the pad during the receive mode and the PMOS protect circuit is configured to be activated only for a duration of the undershoot voltage received at the pad during the receive mode. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092309 | PROTECTION DEVICE WITH DIRECTIONAL ZONE SELECTIVE INTERLOCK FUNCTIONALITY - A protection device, externally connectable to an existing circuit breaker with zone selective interlock functionality, enables a circuit breaker to implement directional zone selective interlock. The protection device includes a first input port and a first output port connectable to a circuit breaker, and second and third ports for connecting to a protection device of another circuit breaker and for transmitting interlock signals via an input bus and an output bus inside the EDP. A control unit is configured to enable one of the second and third ports as a second input port and the other as a second output port according to the direction of current currently flowing through the circuit breaker; and configured to forward an interlock signal from the first input port to the output bus and to forward an interlock signal on the input bus received from the second input port to the first output port. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092310 | ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT - An electronic circuit arrangement may include a first and a second electrical supply line for connecting an electronic device with a rechargeable battery. The first electrical supply line may be connected at one end with the rechargeable electric battery and at the other end with the electronic device for supplying electric energy. At least two switching elements may be provided in the first electrical supply line, which each may be switchable between an open state, in which the respective switching element electrically interrupts the first supply line, and a closed state. The electronic circuit arrangement may include a protective circuit arrangement and a reset circuit arrangement. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092311 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR PROTECTION OF DIRECT CURRENT BUILDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing protection of DC building electrical systems are disclosed. According to one aspect, a system for over-current protection of direct current (DC) building electrical systems includes a DC bus for providing DC power to a building and multiple DC feeder conductors for providing DC power to multiple locations within the building. Each DC feeder conductor is connected to the DC bus via a DC protection module having a fuse, a normally closed switch connected in parallel with the fuse, and a circuit breaker connected in series with the fuse and switch, where the switch is controllable to be closed to protect the fuse against transient current conditions and controllable to be open after the transient current conditions have subsided to allow the fuse to operate normally. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092312 | CIRCUIT FOR PROTECTING AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FROM HIGH ENERGY PULSES - A circuit for protecting an electronic control unit (ECU) from a high energy pulse is disclosed herein. The circuit includes an input node to receive a voltage from a vehicle associated with the ECU; a low power transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode connected via first node to an input node and via a second node to the ECU, the first node being propagated voltage vie the input node, and a transistor connected, wherein a source of the transistor is connected to the first node and a drain of the transistor is connected to the second node. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092313 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRIVING A RELAY CIRCUIT - A system and method for driving a relay circuit involves driving a relay circuit using a first driver circuit if a voltage of a battery supply for the relay circuit is lower than a voltage threshold and driving the relay circuit using a second driver circuit if the voltage of the battery supply for the relay circuit is higher than the voltage threshold. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092314 | CONNECTOR PLACEMENT FOR A SUBSTRATE INTEGRATED WITH A TOROIDAL INDUCTOR - A system includes a first connector coupled to a first surface of a substrate. The first connector enables the system to be electrically coupled to a first device external to the substrate. The system includes a second connector coupled to a second surface of the substrate. The system also includes a plurality of conductive vias extending through the substrate from the first surface to the second surface. The plurality of conductive vias surrounds the first connector and the second connector. The plurality of conductive vias is electrically coupled together to form a toroidal inductor. A first lead of the toroidal inductor is electrically coupled to the first connector. A second lead of the toroidal inductor is electrically coupled to the second connector. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092315 | TUNABLE MEMS CAPACITOR - A capacitive MEMS structure comprising first and second opposing capacitor electrode arrangements, wherein at least one of the electrode arrangements is movable, and a dielectric material located adjacent to the second electrode arrangement, wherein the second electrode arrangement is patterned such that it includes electrode areas and spaces adjacent to the electrode areas, and wherein the dielectric material extends at least partially in or over the spaces. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092316 | MULTILAYER CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A multilayer ceramic electronic component includes a ceramic body including internal electrodes and dielectric layers, and an electrode layer disposed on at least one surface of the ceramic body and electrically connected to the internal electrodes. A conductive resin layer containing metal particles and a base resin is disposed on the electrode layer. When a weight ratio of metal to carbon in a surface portion of the conductive resin layer is defined as A, and a weight ratio of metal to carbon in an internal portion of the conductive resin layer is defined as B, A is greater than B. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092317 | MAGNETICALLY ENHANCED ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In one embodiment, a system, comprising: a first non-magnetic conductive electrode; a second non-magnetic conductive electrode; a dielectric layer disposed between the first and second electrodes, the dielectric layer extending between the first and second electrodes; and first and second layers comprising plural pairs of magnetically coupled pairings of discrete magnets, the first and second layers separated by a non-magnetic material, wherein the magnets of at least the first layer are conductively connected to the first non-magnetic conductive electrode. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092318 | HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH POWER ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A high power density energy storage device having enhanced operation voltage is provided. Such a device can include a cathode having a structured surface on a conductive substrate, an anode positioned adjacent to the cathode, where the anode includes a silicon substrate having a structured surface, and wherein the structured surface of the cathode is oriented toward the structured surface of the anode. The device can further include a dielectric material applied to the structured surface of the anode, a conductive material or a pseudocapacitive material applied to the structured surface of the cathode, and an electrolyte disposed between the cathode and the anode. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092319 | Solid Electrolytic Capacitor for Use Under High Temperature and Humidity Conditions - A solid electrolytic capacitor that is capable of exhibiting good electrical properties even under the extreme conditions of high temperature and humidity levels is provided. More particularly, the capacitor contains a capacitor element that includes a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, and a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric. The solid electrolyte contains a conductive polymer and an organometallic coupling agent. The capacitor also contains a moisture barrier layer that overlies the solid electrolyte and is formed from a hydrophobic elastomer that has a low surface energy such that it is not readily wettable by an aqueous medium. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092320 | ELECTRIC STORAGE DEVICE - An electric storage device having a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator located between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode has a positive substrate layer, a positive composite layer containing a positive active material, and an undercoat layer located between the positive substrate layer and the positive composite layer. A density of the positive composite layer is 2.1 g/cm | 2015-04-02 |
20150092321 | ENERGY SUPPLY DEVICE FOR EXPLOSION-PROOF ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONAL UNITS - An exemplary energy supply device for explosion-proof electronic functional units supplies each functional unit with a high-frequency AC voltage via an inductor. The inductors are formed as substantially congruent conductor tracks of a multi-level printed circuit board, which can be connected to one another and arranged vertically on a distribution printed circuit board. The number of metallization planes of the multi-level printed circuit board being greater than the number of metallization planes of the distribution printed circuit board. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092322 | POWER SUPPLY UNIT - A power supply unit includes a shell receiving a power supply with a socket, a rotating member, and a resilient hook. A first end of the rotating member is rotatably connected to a first side of the shell, the hook is mounted to a second side of the shell opposite to the rotating member, and a second end of the rotating member opposite to the first end is detachably latched to the hook. The rotating member further includes an abutting plate adjacent to the socket. A plug is plugged into the socket. The rotating member is rotated toward the shell, until the hook latches with the rotating member. The plug abuts the abutting plate. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092323 | CONTROL BUTTONS FOR NOTEBOOKS AND CONVERTIBLE DEVICES - A keyboard or keyboard unit comprises an upper surface and a lower surface, and a front edge. An array of keys is disposed on the upper surface. One or more control buttons are disposed on the front edge, wherein the control buttons are configurable to provide a first functionality such as mouse button functionality. A user is able to depress the one or more control buttons by moving a thumb in a direction generally perpendicular to the front edge. The keyboard is able to couple with a display unit to provide a tablet form factor wherein the one or more control buttons are accessible in the tablet form factor. The control buttons are configurable to provide a first functionality such as a mouse button for a notebook form factor, and to provide a second functionality such as controls suitable for a tablet for a tablet form factor. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092324 | LOW-PROFILE ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL CONNECTOR - A connector providing both an electrical and mechanical connection and an electronic device utilizing the connector. The connector includes a rigid body, a head connected to the rigid body, and a flexible conductor coupled to the body. The rigid body and the flexible conductor define an electrically conductive path to the head. An electronic device includes a housing defining at least one sidewall, an interior component, and a connector passing through at least one sidewall and mechanically contacting the interior component. The connector defines an electrically conductive path from the interior component to an exterior of the housing. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092325 | CONNECTOR HAVING WATERPROOF FUNCTION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME - A connector is fixed in an opening of a housing of an electronic device. The connector comprises a main body housed in the opening, a gasket and a securing member. The main body comprises a plug portion, and an engaging portion connecting the plug portion. Furthermore, an engaging groove located on the engaging portion adjacent to the plug portion. The gasket located between the between the plug portion and the housing. The engaging portion sequentially passes through the gasket and the opening to make a part of the engaging groove away from the plug portion is located a side of the housing. The securing member partly engaged in the engaging groove and sandwiched between the engaging portion and the housing to fix the main body to the housing. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092326 | DETACHABLE SCREEN ACCESSORY - Detachable screen accessory. In accordance with a first embodiment, an apparatus includes an electronic display screen is mounted to a shell. A docking housing is mechanically coupled to the shell, opposite the electronic display screen. The docking housing is configured to mechanically capture a second electronic device. The second electronic device includes a second electronic device display screen. The apparatus also includes first circuitry configured to communicatively couple to the second electronic device, and second circuitry configured to display information from the second electronic device on the electronic display screen. The second electronic device may include a smart phone. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092327 | PULL TAB WITH EXCHANGEABLE IDENTIFICATION MARKER FOR PLUGGABLE COMMUNICATIONS MODULES - A pull tab with exchangeable identification marker for pluggable communications modules is provided. In general, the pull tab includes an identification region that receives an exchangeable identification marker. The exchangeable identification marker is attached to the pull tab via at least one of compression, fastening, clipping, spring force, and retention features built into the pull tab. This attachment can be permanent, semi-permanent, removable, and combinations thereof. Moreover, the exchangeable identification marker can be attached to, and even removed from, the pull tab while the pluggable communications module is connected to other communications equipment. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092328 | Mobile appliance with an extendable second display - An apparatus is provided with a mobile appliance including a front grooved rail member on a bottom and a rear grooved rail member on the bottom, each of the front and rear grooved rail members having a left opening; a second display including front grooved rail on a top and a rear grooved rail on the top, each of the front and rear grooved rails having a right opening; two connection bars each including first and second end enlargements respectively wherein the first enlargements are slidably retained in the front and rear grooved rail members respectively, and the second enlargements are slidably retained in the front and rear grooved rails respectively; two first ICs at one side of the mobile appliance; and two second ICs at an other side of the second display. In an extended position, the first ICs are capable of activating the second ICs. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092329 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE SYSTEM WITH AN EMBEDDED DISPLAY UNIT - Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer, laptop, or tablet that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which may include any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of an electronic device may include a display portion, which includes a main display that is provided on a first side of the display portion; a secondary display unit that is provided on a second side of the display portion; and a hinge to secure the secondary display unit to the display portion, where the hinge is to allow a rotation of the secondary display unit in relation to the display portion. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092330 | KEYBOARD FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Particular embodiments described herein provide for a keyboard that includes a plurality of keys; and a plurality of key actuators. At least a portion of the key actuators raises at least a portion of the plurality of keys when the portion of the plurality of key actuators is activated. In more particular embodiments, the dome supports comprise a dielectric that deforms in a ‘z’ direction with respect to the keyboard when activated to raise the portion of the plurality of keys. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092331 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH DAMAGE PREVENTION FEATURES - One embodiment provide an electronic device, including: a housing having an upper face and a lower face; a keyboard disposed in the upper face of the housing; a display part including a display; a hinge mechanism connecting the housing to the display part in a rotatable fashion; and a link mechanism that operates in conjunction with rotation of the display part to buffer the rotation of the display part when the display part is rotated beyond a predetermined angle with respect to the housing. Other aspects are described and claimed. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092332 | APPARATUS RELATED TO A STRUCTURE OF A BASE PORTION OF A COMPUTING DEVICE - In one general aspect, an apparatus can include a display portion, a base frame coupled to the display portion where the base frame includes a channel defined by a top wall opposite a bottom wall and a side wall coupled to the top wall and to the bottom wall. The side wall can have an outer surface defining at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the base frame. The channel can have a first portion on a first side of the base frame and a second portion on a second side of the base frame opposite the first side of the base frame. The apparatus can include a midplane having a first edge disposed in the first portion of the channel and having a second edge disposed in the second portion of the channel. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092333 | DOCKING APPARATUS FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A docking apparatus usable with a portable electronic device includes a locking member configured to be moved between a first position in which the portable electronic device docked to the docking apparatus is locked and a second position in which the locking of the portable electronic device is released, a locking member driving unit configured to drive the locking member, and a controller configured to control the locking member driving unit so that, if an unlocking condition is satisfied in a state in which the portable electronic device is docked to the docking apparatus, the locking member is moved from the first position to the second position and then the locking member is maintained in the second position for at least a predetermined time. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092334 | COMPUTER DISPLAY INCLUDING A BEZEL - The computer display includes a display case, a bezel, and a bezel frame in contact with the display case and the bezel, the bezel frame including at least one portion extending away from the bezel to a surface of the display case, the at least one portion defining at least a portion of a cavity. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092335 | FRICTIONAL HINGE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A frictional hinge assembly for use with electronics devices such as computer notebooks having base and lid portions may present a higher level of frictional resistance to rotation in one direction than in the other. The hinge may comprise a base-mounted helical sleeve having loops that embrace a rotational shaft that is connected to a lid. As the lid is opened, the rotation of the shaft may cause the loops of the helical sleeve to tighten and thereby generate frictional forces, which requires a greater opening force to overcome than when the lid is being closed, in which case the loops loosen. The helical hinge may have applicability for notebook computers, electronic devices having clamshell form factors, all-in-one designs and tablets using kickstands and the like. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092336 | Apparatus and method for improving thermal energy transfer - An apparatus or method for providing thermal energy transfer comprising; a circuit board, a housing connected to the circuit board, at least one electronic component contained within said housing, said housing comprising a aperture, wherein said housing is configured to receive a thermally conductive material through the aperture and said thermally conductive material couples thermal energy from said at least one electronic component. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092337 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT CASE AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT DEVICE - An electronic component case includes a lower case including a bottom plate, a aide wall having a protruding portion, an engaging projection formed on an outer face of the side wall, and a screw hole formed in the side wall in a region where the protruding portion is provided, and an upper case including a top plate, a side wall in which an engaging hole is formed, and a notched hole forced in the side wall on the top plate side. The protruding portion of the lower case is engaged to the notched hole of the upper case, and the screw hole is exposed in the notched hole. The engaging projection of the lower case is engaged in the engaging hole of the upper case. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092338 | HARD DISK DRIVE MODULE - A hard disk drive (HDD) module includes two cartridges for receiving two HDDs. Each cartridge includes a bottom tray and a top cover adjustably connected to the bottom tray. Each top cover includes a top plate located above the corresponding bottom tray. The cartridges are arranged up and down. The bottom tray of the upper cartridge is fastened to the top cover of the lower cartridge. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092339 | PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLY, CHASSIS, AND OPERATING METHOD OF CHASSIS - A push button assembly disposed on a cover has a push button hole, and includes a holder, a latch, a resilient member, and pushing bracket. The holder forms a chute with the cover. The holder has an abutting plate and a retaining structure. The abutting plate and the retaining structure are respectively located at first and second ends of the chute. The latch is slidably disposed in the chute and faces the push button hole. The retaining structure can prevent the latch from leaving the chute from the second end. The resilient member is disposed in the chute and compressed between the abutting plate and the latch. The pushing bracket is connected to the latch and extends away from the cover. The disclosure further discloses a chassis applying the push button assembly and an operating method of the chassis. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092340 | SERVER - A server includes a chassis, a main tray and a hard disk drive (HDD). The main tray is slidably connected to the chassis and is capable of pulling out of the chassis or pushing into the chassis along a first direction. The main tray includes an accommodating slot and a sub-tray. The sub-tray is slidably disposed inside the accommodating groove and when the main tray is pulled out of the chassis, the sub-tray can be slid along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction between an expanded position and a retracted position relative to the chassis. When the sub-tray at the expanded position, the hardware can be taken from the sub-tray or put on the sub-tray. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092341 | OPTICAL DISC DRIVE INSTALLATION MECHANISM, AND OUTER FRAME FOR INSTALLING OPTICAL DISC DRIVE - Disclosed are an optical disc drive installation mechanism, and an outer frame for installing an optical disc drive. The optical disc drive installation mechanism includes: an optical disc drive module and an outer frame which is configured to insert or pull out the optical disc drive module, and a buckle is connected to a side surface of the optical disc drive module; a buckle limiting hole is disposed on a first side surface of the outer frame; and a groove is further disposed on an outer wall on the first side surface of the outer frame, a fixedly connected spacing elastomer is disposed on an inner wall on a second side surface of the outer frame, the spacing elastomer and the first elastic part are configured to lock or unlock the optical disc drive module, and a first side surface is perpendicular to the second side surface. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092342 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a chassis, a circuit board, and a fan module. The chassis includes a side plate defining an opening. The circuit board is located inside the chassis and includes a first connector. The fan module includes a fan and a cage enclosing the fan. The fan includes a second connector. The cage includes a first receiving member. Two latch portions are formed on opposite ends of the first receiving member. Each latch portion includes at least one block. The latch portions are deformable to allow the fan module to be placed inside the chassis through the opening. The at least one block abutting against an inner surface of the side plate. The second connector of the fan is electrically coupled to the first connector of the circuit board. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092343 | ULTRA-CAPACITOR STRUCTURES AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS WITH ULTRA-CAPACITOR STRUCTURES - Ultra-capacitor structures and electronic systems and assemblies are provided. In one aspect, the ultra-capacitor structure is configured to selectively power and at least partially house electronic component(s) therein. In one embodiment, the ultra-capacitor structure includes a thermally conductive material facilitating dissipation of heat generated. In another embodiment, the ultra-capacitor structure includes an electrically conductive sheet facilitating electromagnetic shielding. In another aspect, an electronic system includes: an electronic device including electronic component(s); and a support structure physically receiving and electrically coupling to the electronic device, and including an ultra-capacitor structure configured to selectively power the electronic component(s) of the electronic device when electrically coupled to the support structure. In another aspect, an electronic assembly has a first region including electronic component(s), and a second region including an ultra-capacitor structure configured to selectively power the electronic component(s) of the electronic assembly, where the first region is spaced apart from the second region. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092344 | PUSH PIN AND GRAPHICS CARD WITH THE PUSH PIN - The invention discloses a push pin and a graphics card with the push pin. The push pin comprises a rod, a head, an expansion lock and a first spring. The head is disposed at a first end of the rod and having a radial dimension larger than that of the rod. The expansion lock is disposed at a second end of the rod which is opposite to the first end and having a radial dimension larger than that of the rod, wherein the expansion lock is configured to be elastically contractible when entering a component to be installed in an installing direction, and wherein the installing direction is from the first end to the second end. The first spring made of a conducting material and configured to be installable onto the rod from the second end in a direction opposite to the installing direction. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092345 | BUTTON RETENTION, ASSEMBLY, AND WATER SEALING - A sealed physical button for use with a portable electronic device that effectively presents ingress of liquids. Embodiments include a button cap having flange portions that interlock with complementary flanges from a button retainer. The button cap may also include a downward oriented central post, proportioned and oriented to interface with the top surface of a button attached to a bracket. The button retainer may include an aperture sized and positioned to receive the central post of the button cap. The button retainer may rest on a shelf within the electronic device housing such that the shelf interposes the bracket and the retainer to form a rigid seal. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092346 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT AND A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT - A support that is selectively adjustable to a plurality of configurations that enable a variety of viewing/user orientations of a mobile device. The mobile device includes a display, a back panel, a support positioned at the back panel, and adjustment members pivotally connected to respective outer ends of the support and mounted at the back panel to facilitate linear, reciprocating movement along an axis so as to change the relative orientation of the support relative to the back panel. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092347 | COOLING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ATTACHING COOLING DEVICE - A cooling device includes a cooling member connected with a cooling pipe through which a cooling medium flows, a first fastening mechanism part provided at a first position on the cooling member and configured to fasten the cooling member and a substrate in a state where an electronic part to be cooled is sandwiched between the cooling member and the substrate, and a second fastening mechanism part provided at a second position on the cooling member that is different from the first position, the second position being located at a position where a first load exerted on the cooling member and a second load exerted on the cooling member maintain a balance in the electronic part, the first load being applied by the cooling pipe and the first fastening mechanism part, the second load being applied by the second fastening mechanism part. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092348 | SPACE-SAVING THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A thermal management system includes a distributor plate secured to and parallel to a circuit board. The circuit board has a module secured thereto and the distributor plate defines an area on an inner surface thereof secured to or otherwise in thermal contact with the module. Heat pipes embedded in the distributor plate include a portion over the module and a portion over the circuit board outward from the module. A portion of the heat pipes outward from the module may be substantially perpendicular to a direction of airflow between the circuit board and distributor plate. The module may be located closer to one edge of the circuit board and the heat pipes may according extend from adjacent that edge to an opposite edge of the circuit board. An inward facing surface may include fins extending toward the circuit board and the fins may be contoured to the circuit board. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092349 | IMPLEMENTING REDUNDANT AND HIGH EFFICIENCY HYBRID LIQUID AND AIR COOLING FOR CHIPSTACKS - A method and apparatus are provided for implementing redundant and high efficiency hybrid liquid and air cooling for chipstacks. The apparatus includes an electronic module having a chipstack of one or more semiconductor chips; a liquid heat sink lid over the chipstack; an inlet flow and an outlet flow enabling a low viscosity dielectric liquid to pass through the lid and around the chipstack of the electronic module; a top of said electronic module providing an airflow heat sink support surface for airflow cooling used in parallel to under-lid liquid cooling. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092350 | HEAT-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT - A heat-conductive connection arrangement for connecting a printed circuit board to a cooling body. The connection arrangement has a carrier which is flat. At least part of the carrier includes at least one balloon body which faces away from the carrier and is connected to the carrier. The balloon body includes an envelope which encloses an interior, and the interior is at least in part filled with a preferably free-flowing, in particular viscous, heat-conducting substance. The envelope is configured so as to tear open under the influence of pressure and to thus release the heat-conducting substance. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092351 | HEAT TRANSFER STRUCTURE - An electronic device can include a heat transfer structure that is positioned between a first component that generates heat and a second component that dissipates heat. The heat transfer structure transfers heat from the first component to the second component. The heat transfer structure can include a heat transfer member including a thermal conductive layer attached to at least one flexible layer and at least one deformable region created by a shape of the heat transfer member. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092352 | Thermal Interface Solution With Reduced Adhesion Force - An article of manufacture comprises a composite, layered, and compressible TIM differentially adhered to a heat-spreader surface and a heat-source surface, such as a circuit card, where at least one of the surfaces comprises an uneven surface, and the TIM is compressively bonded to the uneven surface. The adhesive strength of the TIM to the heat-spreader surface is unequal to the adhesive strength of the TIM to the heat-source surface, and is adjusted so that the heat-spreader surface and the heat-source surface can be separated without damaging the heat-source surface. A process comprises manufacturing the article of manufacture. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092353 | DISPLAY DEVICE - Disclosed is a display device having reduced noise during curvature varying. The display device includes a display module configured to display an image and a curvature varier configured to change a shape of the display module to a plane shape or a curvature shape with respect to a front surface of the display module. The curvature varier changes the shape of the display module to the plane shape or the curvature shape according to a shape change caused by a temperature. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092354 | Pluggable Module Housing Assembly - A pluggable module housing assembly comprises a base at least partially surrounding a socket having an entrance sized and dimensioned to receive a pluggable module. At least one guide extends adjacent to the socket. A heat sink assembly includes a riding heat sink having a module-contacting surface facing the socket, and an actuating assembly coupled to the base and to the riding heat sink. The actuating assembly is configured to move the riding heat sink relative to the base between a deployed position a first distance from the at least one guide, and a stowed position a second distance from the at least one guide, the second distance being greater than the first distance. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092355 | System and Method for Industrial Control Using a High Availability Backplane - Base modules are provided over a backplane network for high availability control of industrial processes or machines. The base modules may include, for example, an I/O base module, which may control the industrial processes or machines and which may releasably receive an I/O function card, an adapter base module, which may communicate with an industrial controller over a separate control network, and a bus expansion base module, which may provide coupling to another bank of base modules. The base modules may be arranged side-by-side via electrical and mechanical connections. Logic of the I/O base module may detect the presence or absence of the I/O function card to allow coupling or bypassing of the I/O function card with respect to the backplane network. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092356 | PRINTED WIRING BOARD, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND PACKAGE-ON-PACKAGE - A method for manufacturing a printed wiring board includes forming a removable layer over first pads in central portion of an interlayer insulation layer to mount IC chip, forming on the interlayer and removable layers a resin insulation layer having openings exposing second pads in peripheral portion of the interlayer layer to connect second substrate, forming a seed layer on the resin layer, in the openings and on the second pads, forming on the seed layer a plating resist having resist openings exposing the openings of the resin layer with diameters greater than the openings, filling the resist openings with electrolytic plating such that metal posts are formed in the resist openings, removing the resist, removing the seed layer exposed on the resin layer, and removing the removable layer and the resin layer on the removable layer such that cavity exposing the first pads is formed in the resin layer. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092357 | PRINTED WIRING BOARD, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND PACKAGE-ON-PACKAGE - A method for manufacturing a printed wiring board includes forming a resin insulation layer on an interlayer resin insulation layer and conductive circuits such that the resin insulation layer has first openings exposing pad portions in central portion of the interlayer layer and second openings exposing pad portions in peripheral portion of the interlayer layer, forming a seed layer on the resin insulation layer, in the first and second openings and on the pad portions, forming on the seed layer a plating resist such that the resist has resist openings exposing the second openings and having diameters greater than the second openings, filling the resist openings with electrolytic plating material via the seed layer such that metal posts are formed in the resist openings, removing the resist from the resin insulation layer, and removing the seed layer exposed on the resin insulation layer by the removing of the resist. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092358 | PACKAGE CARRIER - A package carrier including a removable supporting plate and a circuit board is provided. The removable supporting plate includes a dielectric layer, a copper foil layer and a releasing layer. The dielectric layer is disposed between the copper foil layer and the releasing layer. The circuit board is disposed on the removable supporting plate and directly contacts the releasing layer. A thickness of the circuit board is between 30 μm and 100 μm. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092359 | TOUCH WINDOW AND TOUCH DEVICE WITH THE SAME - Disclosed are a touch window with an improved visibility and a touch device with the same. The touch window includes a substrate; a first sensing electrode aligned on the substrate as a first conductive pattern; and a second sensing electrode aligned on the substrate as a second conductive pattern, wherein the first conductive pattern and the second conductive pattern have mutually different directionalities. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092360 | BATTERY OVERMOLDING - A portable electronic device commonly includes one or more batteries. Further, a portable electronic device may be manufactured using one or more overmolding techniques to achieve certain aesthetic and/or mechanical characteristics. Batteries within the portable electronic device may be overmolded by using a covering, wherein the covering includes a protective layer such that the batteries are not exposed to the high temperatures and high pressures associated with an overmolding process which may be in excess of temperature and pressure thresholds associated with the batteries. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092361 | VARIABLE DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME - A variable display device includes a display panel; a joint plate installed at a rear surface of the display panel and including a plurality of plates each configured to be rotated by a hinge; and a driving system installed at a rear surface of the joint plate and rotating the plurality of plates with respect to a normal direction to the joint plate, wherein the display panel is variably driven in a flat mode having a flat surface or a curved mode having a curved surface by the joint plate and the driving system. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092362 | FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE - A flexible display device includes a flexible display panel, a driving circuit film, and a spacer. The flexible display panel includes a terminal part configured to receive a driving signal. The driving circuit film includes a base film and a driving chip on the base film. The driving chip being configured to generate the driving signal. The driving circuit film is coupled to the terminal part, is configured to apply the driving signal to the display panel, and bent toward a lower surface of the display panel. The spacer is on the driving circuit film and is configured to maintain a gap between the driving chip and the lower surface of the display panel. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092363 | TRANSCEIVER MODULE ADAPTER DEVICE - There is provided an adapter device for connecting and interfacing a transceiver module in conformance with first mechanical specifications and first connector specifications into a host socket adapted to receive transceiver modules in conformance with second mechanical specifications and second connector specifications. The adapter device comprises: a rigid-flex circuit board having first and second levels of rigid circuit board portions and a flexible circuit board portion interconnecting the two levels to convey high-speed electrical signals therebetween, the two levels being integral with said flexible circuit board portion; a first connector mounted on the first level of rigid circuit board and in conformance with the first connector specifications, for electrically connecting the transceiver module to the adapter device to convey high-speed signals; and a second connector mounted on the second level of rigid circuit board and in conformance with the second connector specifications, for electrically connecting the adapter device into the host socket to convey high-speed signals. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092364 | Transmission Line Structure and Method of Attaching Transmission Line Structure to Conductive Body - A method comprises mounting a grounding clip to a planar flexible printed circuit transmission line; clamping the grounding clip to an inner wall of a chassis of an electronic device; and operating a laser beam to weld the grounding clip to the chassis to route the flexible printed circuit transmission line along the inner wall. Welding the grounding clip to the chassis causes the grounding clip to remain in contact with the planar flexible printed circuit transmission line to ground the planar flexible printed circuit transmission line to the chassis. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092365 | INSERT MOLDED PARTS AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME - The embodiments described herein relate to insert molding methods. The methods involve partially or fully encasing an insert within a thermoplastic material, forming a composite part that includes the insert and the molded thermoplastic material. Methods described provide a number of improvements over traditional insert molding techniques. In specific embodiments, a two-shot molding process is used whereby a first shot is formed on a first portion of the insert and a second shot is formed on a second portion of the insert. The insert molding processes can be performed using a single mold during the first and second injection molding processes. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092366 | PROTECTION CASE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A protection case for protecting an electronic device includes a cover body shaped to receive and hold to the electronic device. A cable winding apparatus is arranged adjacent the cover body and includes a wheel rotatably arranged adjacent the cover body, and a pivot protruding from a center of the wheel and configured to wind a cable of an earphone. A through hole is arranged on a side wall of the pivot and configured to permit a first end of the earphone, which connects to a jack, to pass through. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092367 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the display device includes a display panel, a housing which houses the display panel and a frame which is disposed under the housing and comprises a first bottom portion. The first bottom portion includes a first bottom surface which is an upper surface thereof and a first base surface which is a lower surface thereof, and the frame includes a groove recessed from the first bottom surface. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092368 | ELECTRONIC MODULE - An electronic module includes a substrate, a built-in electronic component and a surface mount electronic component. A suckable region is provided on a front surface of the substrate. When viewed in a see-through manner in a direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the front surface of the substrate, the suckable region is inside of a region in which one built-in electronic component is built in and a center of gravity of the electronic module is located inside of the suckable region. A protective layer is not provided on the front surface of the substrate on which the surface mount electronic component is mounted. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092369 | COMPONENT-EMBEDDED SUBSTRATE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A component-embedded substrate includes a multilayer body formed by stacking up a plurality of resin layers in a predetermined direction, a component embedded in the multilayer body, the component having a plurality of terminal electrodes, a plurality of joining conductors provided in the multilayer body and joined to the plurality of terminal electrodes, a plurality of wiring conductors provided in the multilayer body and electrically coupled to the plurality of joining conductors and at least one auxiliary member enclosed within an outer boundary of the component provided in the multilayer body. The auxiliary member may be electrically insulated from each of the plurality of wiring conductors and arranged to balance pressures acting on the plurality of terminal electrodes when pressure is applied on the multilayer body. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092370 | MASKING SUBSTRATES FOR APPLICATION OF PROTECTIVE COATINGS - A method for applying a protective coating to selected portions of a substrate is disclosed. The method includes applying a mask to or forming a mask on at least one portion of the substrate that is not to be covered with the protective coating. The mask may be selectively formed by applying a flowable material to the substrate. Alternatively, the mask may be formed from a preformed film. With the mask in place, the protective coating may be applied to the substrate and the mask. A portion of the protective coating that overlies the mask may be delineated from other portions of the protective coating; for example, by cutting, weakening or removing material from the protective coating at locations at or adjacent to the perimeter of the mask. The portion of the protective coating that overlies the mask, and the mask, may then be removed from the substrate. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092371 | CONTACT PAD STRUCTURE, AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CONTACT PAD STRUCTURE - According to various embodiments, a contact pad structure may be provided, the contact pad structure may include: a dielectric layer structure; at least one contact pad being in physical contact with the dielectric layer structure; the at least one contact pad including a metal structure and a liner structure, wherein the liner structure is disposed between the metal structure of the at least one contact pad and the dielectric layer structure, and wherein a surface of the at least one contact pad is at least partially free from the liner structure, and a contact structure including an electrically conductive material; the contact structure completely covering at least the surface being at least partially free from the liner structure of the at least one contact pad, wherein the liner structure and the contact structure form a diffusion barrier for a material of the metal structure of the at least one contact pad. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092372 | DEVICES AND STACKED MICROELECTRONIC PACKAGES WITH PARALLEL CONDUCTORS AND INTRA-CONDUCTOR ISOLATOR STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF THEIR FABRICATION - Embodiments of devices and methods of their manufacture include coupling first and second package surface conductors to a package surface with an intra-conductor insulating structure between the package surface conductors. The package surface conductors extend between and electrically couple sets of pads that are exposed at the package surface. Elongated portions of the package surface conductors are parallel with and adjacent to each other. The intra-conductor insulating structure is coupled between the package surface conductors along an entirety of the parallel and adjacent elongated portions, and the intra-conductor insulating structure electrically insulates the elongated portions of the package surface conductors from each other. Some embodiments may be implemented in conjunction with a stacked microelectronic package that includes sidewall conductors and an intra-conductor insulating structure between and electrically insulating the sidewall conductors from each other. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092373 | MOUNTING SOLUTION FOR COMPONENTS ON A VERY FINE PITCH ARRAY - Various exemplary embodiments relate to a printed circuit board (PCB) comprising a ball grid array (BGA) of BGA pads on one side of the PCB, arranged in a grid pattern; through-hole vias, including a via pad, arranged in said grid pattern electrically connected to said BGA pads; a solder mask covering the via pad with an opening; a solder pad within said opening electrically connected to said via pad; and a two-lead component attached to said solder pad. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092374 | SOLDER VOID REDUCTION BETWEEN ELECTRONIC PACKAGES AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - A method includes fabricating a printed circuit board. The fabricating includes forming at least one conductive layer on top a first dielectric layer, wherein the at least one conductive layer comprises at least one of a ground plane and a power plane. The fabricating includes forming a second dielectric layer on top of the at least one conductive layer. The fabricating includes forming a thermal pad on top of the second dielectric layer. The fabricating includes forming at least one plated through hole for electrically coupling the thermal pad to the at least one conductive layer. The fabricating includes backdrilling the at least one plated through hole to remove a portion of the conductive material, wherein subsequent to the backdrilling the conductive material remaining in the at least one plated through hole electrically couples one or more of the at least one conductive layer to the thermal pad. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092375 | Transistor arrangement with semiconductor chips between two substrates - An electronic device comprising a first substrate, a second substrate, a first semiconductor chip comprising a transistor, comprising a first mounting surface bonded to the first substrate and comprising a second mounting surface bonded to the second substrate, and a second semiconductor chip comprising a first mounting surface bonded to the first substrate and comprising a second mounting surface bonded to the second substrate, wherein the first semiconductor chip comprises a via electrically coupling a first transistor terminal at its first mounting surface with a second transistor terminal at its second mounting surface. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092376 | Power Semiconductor Module and Method for Producing a Power Semiconductor Module - A printed circuit board (PCB) has a first, structured metalization arranged on its top side and at least one second metalization arranged below the first metalization in a vertical direction, parallel to the first metalization and insulated therefrom. Also on the PCB top side is a bare semiconductor chip having contact electrodes connected by bonding wires to corresponding contact pads of the first metalization on the PCB top side. A first portion of the contact electrodes and corresponding contact pads carry high voltage during operation. All high-voltage-carrying contact pads are conductively connected to the second metalization via plated-through holes. An insulation layer completely covers the chip and a delimited region of the PCB around the chip, and all high-voltage-carrying contact pads and the plated-through holes are completely covered by the insulation layer. A second portion of the contact electrodes and corresponding contact pads are under low voltages during operation. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092377 | DEVICES AND STACKED MICROELECTRONIC PACKAGES WITH IN-TRENCH PACKAGE SURFACE CONDUCTORS AND METHODS OF THEIR FABRICATION - Embodiments of methods for forming microelectronic device packages include forming a trench on a surface of a package body between exposed ends of first and second device-to-edge conductors, and forming a package surface conductor in the trench to electrically couple the first and second device-to-edge conductors. In one embodiment, the package surface conductor is formed by first forming a conductive material layer over the package surface, where the conductive material layer substantially fills the trench, and subsequently removing portions of the conductive material layer from the package surface adjacent to the trench. In another embodiment, the package surface conductor is formed by dispensing one or more conductive materials in the trench between the first and second exposed ends (e.g., using a technique such as spraying, inkjet printing, aerosol jet printing, stencil printing, or needle dispense). Excess conductive material may then be removed from the package surface adjacent to the trench. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092378 | DIRECT CHIP ATTACH USING EMBEDDED TRACES - A circuit board upon which to mount an integrated circuit chip may include a first interconnect zone on the surface of the circuit board having first contacts with a first pitch, and a second interconnect zone, surrounding the first zone, having second contacts or traces with a second pitch that is smaller than the first pitch. The first contacts may have a design rule (DR) for direct chip attachment (DCA) to an integrated circuit chip. The first contacts may be formed by bonding a sacrificial substrate having the first contacts to a surface of the board; or by laser scribing trenches where the conductor will be plated to create the first contacts. Such a board allows DCA of smaller footprint processor chips for devices, such as tablet computers, cell phones, smart phones, and value phone devices. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092379 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A semiconductor device according to the present invention includes a ceramic substrate, a plurality of circuit patterns arranged on a surface of the ceramic substrate, a semiconductor element arranged on an upper surface of at least one circuit pattern, and a sealing resin for sealing the ceramic substrate, the plurality of circuit patterns, and the semiconductor element, in which an undercut part is formed in opposed side surfaces of the circuit patterns adjacent to one another, the undercut part is configured such that an end of an upper surface of the circuit pattern protrudes outside the circuit pattern more than an end of a lower surface of the circuit pattern on the ceramic substrate, and the undercut part is also filled with the sealing resin. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092380 | Semiconductor Module Comprising Printed Circuit Board and Method for Producing a Semiconductor Module Comprising a Printed Circuit Board - A semiconductor module includes a printed circuit board, a ceramic substrate and a semiconductor chip. The printed circuit board includes an insulating material, a cutout formed in the insulating material, and a first metallization layer, which is partly embedded into the insulating material. The first metallization layer includes a conductor track projection projecting into the cutout. The ceramic substrate includes a dielectric, ceramic insulation carrier, and an upper substrate metallization applied to a top side of the insulation carrier. The semiconductor chip is arranged on the upper substrate metallization, and the first metallization layer is mechanically and electrically conductively connected to the upper substrate metallization at the conductor track projection. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092381 | PADLESS VIA - One disclosed embodiment comprises formation of a padless via in a substrate. The padless via includes a hole through a metal layer blanketing the substrate, as well as the underlying substrate. An inner wall of the padless via hole receives a seed layer of a conductive material. Electrolytic differential plating is then performed, resulting in a preferential accumulation of a conductive plating material on the via inner wall, relative to that deposited on a surface of the substrate. In one embodiment, the differential plating is performed by addition of an organic suppressant to a plating bath. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092382 | Electronic Device Having Housing With Embedded Interconnects - An electronic device has an electronic device housing containing electrical components such as integrated circuits and other components. The electronic device housing may be provided with signal paths. Electrical components may be mounted to the electronic device housing and may be electrically coupled to the signal paths. The housing may be provided with channels in which signal lines are routed. The housing may be formed from a material such as metal. A layer of dielectric in the channel may be interposed between the metal of the housing and the signal lines in the channel. Capacitive coupling and inductive coupling may be used to electrically couple the electrical components to a signal line in the channel. Solder may be used to solder contacts on the electrical components to a signal line in the channel. Meandering channels and channels that traverse right-angled surfaces may be used. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092383 | MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - A mounting bracket assembly comprises a flexible body including at least one top member and a flexible angled bottom member connected to the top member. The flexible body defines a beam insertion aperture between the top member and the bottom member. The mounting bracket assembly further comprises at least one clamp attached to the top member. The mounting bracket assembly may further comprise a threaded rod running through the at least one top member and a clamping nut securing the threaded rod to the top member such that rotating the clamping nut compresses the top member and grounds an electricity generating device such as a photovoltaic module. The mounting bracket assembly may further comprise an integral grounding device disposed adjacent the top member to electrically ground the electricity generating device. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092384 | ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX - Disclosed is an electrical junction box including a frame including an upper side component mounting section and a lower side component mounting section. An electrical junction box | 2015-04-02 |
20150092385 | DISPLAY APPARATUS - A display apparatus includes a display panel which displays an image, a polarizing member including a first polarizing film on a lower surface of the display panel and a second polarizing film on an upper surface of the display panel, a light guide plate which receives the display panel and is adhered to the first polarizing film, and a reflecting sheet extending from a lower surface of the light guide plate to the upper surface of the display panel and covering the light guide plate and a portion of the display panel. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092386 | TUNABLE WHITE LIGHT BASED ON POLARIZATION SENSITIVE LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES - A lighting apparatus for emitting polarized white light, which includes at least a first light source for emitting primary light comprised of one or more first wavelengths and having a first polarization direction; and at least a second light source for emitting secondary light in the first polarization direction, comprised of one or more secondary wavelengths, wherein the first light and the secondary light are combined to produce a polarized white light. The lighting apparatus may further comprise a polarizer for controlling the primary light's intensity, wherein a rotation of the polarizer varies an alignment of its polarization axis with respect to the first polarization direction, which varies transmission of the primary light through the polarizer, which controls a color co-ordinate or hue of the white light. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092387 | Light Emitting Control Knob - The present invention provides a light-emitting control knob capable of consistently maintaining a beautiful design without a problem, such as discoloration or rubbing-off, despite use of a long period because a light-blocking metal plate having light-emitting display windows formed therein is stacked and formed on a top surface of a knob body and of providing a much more beautiful and high-class design than a conventional control knob because surface processing unique to metal can be performed on the light-blocking metal plate. The light-emitting control knob in accordance with the present invention includes a knob body made of transparent or semitransparent synthetic resins which transmit light and a light-blocking metal plate formed of a metal plate stacked on a top surface of the knob body and configured to have light-emitting display windows formed therein. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092388 | COMPONENT FOR ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETERMINING WHETHER A POWER CIRCUIT IN AN ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM IS OPEN OR CLOSED - A component is for an electric power system. The component includes: a user access panel; a first element for directing visible light; a second element for directing visible light, the second end of the first element facing the second end of the second element; a movable conductor structured to move between a first position and a second position; and a stationary conductor structured to engage the movable conductor. In the first position the movable conductor is disposed between the second end of the first element and the second end of the second element, thereby blocking visible light from passing from the first element to the second element. In the second position the movable conductor is not disposed between the second end of the first element and the second end of the second element, thereby permitting visible light to pass from the first element to the second element. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092389 | PRISM FOR LIGHT REFLECTING/DIFFUSION BETWEEN LED'S - A first light-emitting element and a second light-emitting element spaced apart from the first light-emitting element. An optical element is opposite to and between the first and the second light-emitting elements. The optical element is configured to at least one of reflect or diffuse light emitted by the first and the second light-emitting elements. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092390 | LIGHTING ASSEMBLY FOR DISPLAY ILLUINATION - A lighting assembly for a vehicle instrument panel includes a light guide supported within a light housing proximate to a light source. The light guide includes a top surface with a plurality of prisms for efficiently transmitting light toward a display and operator. The light guide may be coupled to a diffuser with a plurality of serrations that include a light reflecting surface for directing light from the light guide in a direction toward an operator. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092391 | DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - A device for providing electromagnetic radiation may include a radiation arrangement for generating excitation radiation, and at least one conversion element for generating conversion radiation, which includes condensed metal phosphate and phosphors embedded in the condensed metal phosphate, and is arranged at a distance from the radiation arrangement in a beam path of the excitation radiation. The conversion element includes a silicatic matrix and alkali metal phosphate. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092392 | GENERATION OF WHITE LIGHT - An arrangement for generating white light is provided. The arrangement generates the white light by combining blue light and yellow light. The yellow light originates from a converter which transforms into yellow light virtually all blue light that enters the converter. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092393 | LIGHTING SYSTEM - A lighting system for a work machine is provided. The lighting system includes a plurality of step lights disposed on a stairway of the work machine. The lighting system further includes a lighting power source configured to provide power to the plurality of step lights for lighting, independently of an operational state of the work machine. The lighting system also includes a radio frequency identification reader configured to read a radio frequency identification tag associated with an operator. The lighting system further includes a lighting control module configured to receive a signal based on the reading of the radio frequency identification tag. The lighting control module further detects if the operator is proximate to the work machine. The lighting control module further triggers an activation of the plurality of step lights based on the detection of the operator proximate to the work machine. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092394 | Image Display Device - According to one embodiment, an image display device includes a light-emitting module, a housing which includes a back chassis covering the light-emitting module from behind, and accommodates the light-emitting module, and a supporting member attached to an engagement hole formed in the back chassis and holding a circuit component on the back chassis. The supporting member includes a receiving portion which receives the circuit component, and a light-shielding portion configured to block off light of the light-emitting module passing through the engagement hole of the back chassis. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092395 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND JOINT DISPLAY - The present invention relates to a display device and a joint display. The display device includes a display panel and a cover lens. The display panel includes a main display region and an edge display region. The cover lens includes a transmission portion located on the main display region and compensation portion located on the edge display region. The compensation portion is configured to distribute the image of the edge display region to the outside of the edge display region away from the main display region. The compensation portion includes a light incident surface, a light emitting surface, and a light guiding channel. The light guiding channel extends from the light incident surface to the light emitting surface, and an area of the light emitting surface is greater than an area of the light incident surface. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092396 | ILLUMINATED DEVICE - There is disclosed an illuminating device for an object, such as a bottle. The illuminating device may include one or more LEDs that may be programmed to blink randomly or in a predetermined sequence. The illuminating device may be attached or integrated into a bottom portion of the bottle into a cavity with a divot. Such a configuration provides stability for the bottle and does not interfere with its functionality. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092397 | DISPLAY STAND - A display stand includes a frame body and several illuminating support plate units. The frame body has several spaced-apart plate-mounting portions, and several power supply portions respectively adjacent to the plate-mounting portions. Each illuminating support plate unit includes a plate body coupled removably to one plate-mounting portion, an illuminating unit mounted on the plate body, and an electric connecting unit having a base portion that is embedded in the plate body, and an electric connecting portion that is disposed within a range defined between extensions of upper and lower surfaces of the plate body, and that is connected electrically to a corresponding one of the power supply portions. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092398 | COMBINATION FLASHLIGHT REFLECTOR AND LED CONVERSION MODULE - A combination reflector and LED conversion module for a non-LED flashlight includes a cup-shaped reflector including an interior with a reflective surface, an exterior, an open end, and an end opposite the open end; and one or more LEDs carried by the cup-shaped reflector adjacent the end opposite the open end. The combination reflector and LED conversion module replaces an existing non-LED bulb and reflector of a non-LED flashlight to convert the non-LED flashlight to a LED flashlight. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092399 | LAWN ORNAMENT HAVING ROTATABLE DECORATIVE BLADES WITH SOLAR-ACTIVATED LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICES - A decorative lawn ornament including a rotatable carrier having a plurality of blades. At least one light-emitting device is arranged on each of the plurality of blades to emit light from the blades. A solar panel is provided to receive and collect sunlight, and a photoswitch is automatically operable between an activated state during instances of insufficient sunlight to thereby activate the light-emitting device, and a deactivated state during instances of sunlight to thereby deactivate the light-emitting device. The decorative lawn ornament is operable such that when a flow of air strikes it, the blades rotate and a decorative member rotates to control an orientation of the blades and the light emitted by the light-emitting devices. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092400 | LIGHTING GROUP - A lighting group ( | 2015-04-02 |
20150092401 | LIGHTED BELT KEEPER - A lighted belt keeper may include a housing comprising a power source compartment that opens to a first end, wherein a power source may be enclosed by a power source compartment closure. A cover may enclose the power source and power source compartment closure. The cover may removably attach to the first end of the housing. A light may attach to a second end of the housing. The housing and cover may attach to a base which may attach to a first end of a strap by a fastener. A second and a third fastener may be attached to the strap to removably hold the strap in position while the strap may surround an object such as a utility belt, pant belt or the like. In certain embodiments, instead of a strap, the base may have wings that removably attach to each other. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092402 | Method and Apparatus for Locating a Mooring Beacon - A remote controlled lighted mooring beacon is adapted to be secured to a mooring ball. The beacon includes a central shaft of a mooring stick. A ballast at the base of the shaft contains at least one battery which supplies the ballast for the mooring stick. A float surrounds a middle portion of the mooring stick and is located along the shaft between the top of the shaft and the ballast. An electronics package is located on the shaft including a receiver that responds to a wireless code for generating an activation signal. A 360 degree viewable high intensity light source is on top of the shaft, is daylight visible and is activated by the actuation. A conductor is connected from the at least one battery in the ballast to the electronics package and the light source for the powering thereof for at least one boating season. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092403 | Light Emitting Module, Tube Type Light Emitting Lamp and Luminaire - The disclosure is to provide a light emitting module that suppress a dark section from forming in an end portion thereof, a tube type light emitting lamp and a luminaire. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092404 | BULB-TYPE LED LIGHTING APPARATUS - A bulb-type LED lighting apparatus, including: a base unit; a heat dissipating space retaining unit; a cooling block connected to the heat dissipating space retaining unit and having heat pipe fitting holes and heat dissipating fins; first and second LED circuit boards having LED modules; a heat dissipating frame including heat exchanging plates, clip parts formed on cooling fins of the heat exchanging plates so as to hold heat pipes, cover locking slits for locking protective covers, and a circuit board seat for seating the first LED circuit board; a connection plate unit including pipe fitting slots, cover locking slits for fitting the protective covers, and shoulders for supporting the protective covers; and convective circulation passages defined between the heat exchanging plates so as to allow air to circulate between the heat exchanging plates and realize circulation of air between the inside and outside of the heat dissipating frame therethrough. | 2015-04-02 |
20150092405 | Beacon Light Having A Lens - A beacon light and lens system includes a base, a light emitting diode assembly having at least one light emitting diode secured to the base, a lens including optics configured to capture and direct light from the at least one light emitting diode, a driver board configured to power the at least one light emitting diode, a power source connected to the driver board wherein the lens is mounted on the base. The system generates a 360° horizontal beam pattern and a predetermined vertical beam pattern. | 2015-04-02 |