| 14th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 23 |
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| 20120081842 | POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USE INCLUDING MODULAR CONSTRUCTION AND ASSEMBLIES - Described herein are various embodiments of a power distribution unit having modular components. For example, according to one embodiment, a power distribution unit can include a component portion that comprises at least two modules including outlet modules, circuit protection modules, power input modules, communications I/O modules, and display modules. Each of the at least two modules of the component portion can comprise at least one connection element and can be removably secured to one or more other of the at least two modules via the connection elements. The power distribution unit can also include a housing that defines an interior cavity. The component portion can be removably secured to the housing at least partially within the interior cavity. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081843 | VERTICAL-MOUNT ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION PLUGSTRIP - A vertical-mount electrical power distribution plugstrip comprises a long, thin plugstrip body with several power outlet plugs distributed along the length of one face. A power input cord is provided at one end, and this supplies operating power to each of the power outlet plugs through individual relay control. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081844 | ELECTRICAL UNIT MOUNTING - A mounting assembly and method of mounting an electrical unit to an automotive dashboard includes providing an electrical unit and operatively engaging the electrical unit to a cover, either an undercover of the instrument panel, or a cowl lining area. Alignment pins provided in the cover cooperate with openings in mounting tabs of the electrical unit for positioning the electrical unit while fastener screws are subsequently installed to secure the unit to the cover. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081845 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a display module, a first button, a second button, a third button, and a controller. The display module is configured to display an image in a first or second orientation. The first and second buttons are disposed substantially symmetrically with respect to a first axis. The third button is disposed substantially symmetrically to the second button with respect to a second axis intersecting the first axis at a substantially right angle. The controller is configured to assign a first function and a second function to the first button and the second button, respectively, when the display module displays the image in the first orientation, and to assign the first function and the second function to the second button and the third button, respectively, when the display module displays the image in the second orientation. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081846 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMBINING AND SEPARATING HOUSINGS - There is provided a communication device that includes a first housing with a rail and a slider, the rail and the slider being capable of engaging with each other, and a second housing including a hook which engages with the slider to combine the first and the second housings each other when the first housing is slid above the second housing along a first direction, the hook being disengaged with the slider to release the first housing from the second housing according to an operation including a motion in which the first housing is slid above the second housing along a second direction different from the first direction. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081847 | SOCKET FOR HOLDING ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND FLAME SENSOR - A case is provided for holding an ultraviolet detecting device in a state wherein an electrode-side terminal portion of the ultraviolet detecting device is inserted into one end portion. A conducting portion is provided connected on one end to an electrode terminal portion of the ultraviolet detecting device with the other end led out from the other end portion of the case. A sealing member is provided attached removably to the case. The sealing member seals airtight between the inside and the outside of the case in a state wherein a cable of the conducting portion passes therethrough. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081848 | Optical System Module For An Optical Measuring Device - An optical system module for an optical measuring device, especially a laser rangefinder, includes an optical system support, a display and a display holder, the display holder and the display being designed such that they embrace the optical system support between its axial end zones and that they have corresponding connecting elements detachably interconnecting them. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081849 | FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE - A flexible display device includes a display panel and a plurality of curving-restricting structures. The display panel has a display surface and a bottom surface opposite thereto. The display surface has a visible region and an outer region surrounding the visible region. The curving-restricting structures is disposed on at least one of the outer region of the display surface and the bottom surface of the display panel. Each curving-restricting structure has a top surface and at least a slanted side wall. The top surfaces of adjacent curving-restricting structures are spaced with each other, and the slanted side walls of adjacent curving-restricting structures face each other. When the flexible display device are curved to a predetermined extent, adjacent curving-restricting structures may resist against with each other to prevent the display panel from being unduly curved to be damaged, and thus a use reliability of the flexible display device is improved. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081850 | Rack Assembly for Housing and Providing Power to Information Handling Systems - A rack assembly is disclosed including a frame and a housing for receiving a plurality of information handling system (IHS) components, the housing coupled to a slide assembly attachable to the frame, wherein the frame is operable to receive the housing. The assembly further includes an extendable member electrically coupling the housing to a power source disposed within the frame when the housing is in an extended position from the frame. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081851 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONNECTING MULTIPLE HARD DRIVES - A multiple hard drive connection system includes a first backplane, a second backplane, and a card assembly. The first backplane includes a pass-through and a first socket, and couples to a control system such that the first socket is in electrical communication with the control system. The second backplane is adjacent to and spaced apart from the first backplane, includes a second socket aligned with the pass-through, and couples to the control system such that the second socket is in electrical communication with the control system. The card assembly includes a first edge card connected to the first socket and a second edge card extending through the pass-through and connected to the second socket. The card assembly couples to a hard drive such that the hard drive is in electrical communication with the control system via the first backplane, the second backplane, and the card assembly. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081852 | WRIST BAND FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A wrist band for holding a portable electronic device, namely an Apple® iPod® Nano™ device, having a display screen and control buttons. The wrist band includes a band portion for engaging with a user's wrist, and a case portion formed of soft and pliable material with a cavity sized to receive and retain the electronic device, a perimeter rim with button controllers that are aligned with the control buttons of the electronic device, and a retainer to retain the electronic device in place in the cavity. The case portion includes an earphone jack aperture and a jack clip which is detachably attachable with the earphone jack aperture, and which jack clip is adapted to be inserted into the earphone jack aperture and block a jack plug of the portable electronic device when in a first position, and which is adapted to be removed from the earphone jack aperture and the jack plug of the portable electronic device when in a second position. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081853 | MEDICAL ANTIBACTERIAL FULL-FLAT TOUCH SCREEN - A medical antibacterial full-flat touch screen comprises an antibacterial housing, an antibacterial rubber strip and an antibacterial full-flat panel, wherein a recessed edge is configured around the periphery at the bottom of the antibacterial rubber strip which recessed edge encompassing the periphery of the antibacterial full-flat panel, and a plurality of upright buckle holes are configured on the inner side of the periphery of the antibacterial full-flat panel. In addition, a groove is configured around the periphery at the top of the antibacterial rubber strip such that the antibacterial housing can be directly inserted into the groove, and a plurality of bumps configured on the inner side of the antibacterial housing can be positioned into the upright buckle holes thereby allowing the antibacterial housing and the antibacterial full-flat panel to combine together. Furthermore, the antibacterial rubber strip closely joined between the antibacterial housing and the antibacterial full-flat panel can effectively prevent the breeding of bacteria inside the gap of the assembled body and the infiltration of any liquid into the body as well. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081854 | SMARTPAD SPLIT SCREEN DESKTOP - A multi-display device is adapted to be dockable or otherwise associatable with an additional device. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, the multi-display device is dockable with a smartpad. The exemplary smartpad can include a screen, a touch sensitive display, a configurable area, a gesture capture region(s) and a camera. The smartpad can also include a port adapted to receive the device. The exemplary smartpad is able to cooperate with the device such that information displayable on the device is also displayable on the smartpad. Furthermore, any one or more of the functions on the device are extendable to the smartpad, with the smartpad capable of acting as an input/output interface or extension of the smartpad. Therefore, for example, information from one or more of the displays on the multi-screen device is displayable on the smartpad. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081855 | High Current Clamping Connector - There is disclosed an apparatus including a chassis configured to accept a plurality of blades. The chassis may contain a backplane assembly may include a backplane bus bar configured to provide electrical power to the plurality of blades and a power supply configured to deliver electrical power through a power delivery bus bar. A clamp may be disposed to force the power delivery bus bar into electrical contact with the backplane bus bar. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081856 | STORAGE SYSTEM AND A STORAGE BRIDGE BAY CANISTER - The invention provides a Storage Bridge Bay system, comprising: plural hard disk drives, each arranged within a corresponding slot; one or more Storage Bridge Bay canisters, wherein there is provided in the or each canister one or more solid state drives. In addition in an embodiment, the invention provides a Storage Bridge Bay canister, the canister comprising: electrical connections in accordance with the Storage Bridge Bay standard; and, one or more solid state drives arranged within the canister and arranged in communication with the electrical connections, thereby enabling control of and transfer of data to or from the solid state drives via the electrical connections. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081857 | TERMINAL BOX FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE - Provided are a heat dissipating plate with good thermal conductivity extending over the body bottom surface of a box body, and four terminal strips with good thermal conductivity to which an output lead wire extending from a solar cell module and a module coupling cable extending to outside is connected. A sealed portion of a diode provided for bypass in reverse loading is interposed between the heat dissipating plate and the terminal strips. The heat can be dissipated efficiently from the lower surface of the sealed portion through the heat dissipating plate to the solar cell module. The heat can also be dissipated efficiently from the upper surface of the sealed portion through the terminal strips to the output lead wire and the module coupling cable. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081858 | FLEX CABLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An assembly of substrate packages interconnected with flex cables. The assembly allows input/output (I/O) signals to be speedily transmitted between substrate packages via flex cable and without being routed through the motherboard. Embodiments relate to a substrate package providing detachable inter-package flex cable connection. The flex cable comprises a transmission region that includes a plurality of signal traces and a ground plane. A plurality of solder mask strips are disposed on the plurality of signals traces to provide anchoring for the signal traces. The solder mask strips intersect the signals traces. The exposed signal traces and the ground plane are coated with organic solderability preservative material. Hermetically-sealed guiding through holes are provided on the substrate package as a mechanical alignment feature to guide connection between flex cables and high speed I/O contact pads on the substrate package. Embodiments of the method of fabrication relate to simultaneously forming hermetically-sealed guiding through holes and I/O contact pads. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081859 | ELECTRONIC MODULE POWER SUPPLY - Power may be supplied to an electronic module according to various techniques. In one general implementation, for example, a system for supping power to an electronic module may include a printed circuit board, the electronic module, and a conductive foil. The board may include a number of contact locations on a first side, with at least one of the contact locations electrically coupled to a via to a second side of the board. The electronic module may be electrically coupled to the contact locations on the first side of the board and receive electrical power through the at least one contact location electrically coupled to a via. The foil may be adapted to convey electrical power for the electronic module and electrically coupled on the second side of circuit board to at least the via electrically coupled to a contact location that receives electrical power for the electronic module. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081860 | PRE-TREATMENT OF MEMORY CARDS FOR INK JET PRINTING - A memory device is disclosed including at least one surface pre-treated to roughen the surface for better adhesion of ink on the surface. The surface of the memory device may be pre-treated by scoring lines in the surface with a laser or by forming discrete deformations with a particle blaster. The surface may also be roughened by providing a roughened pattern on a mold plate during an encapsulation process. In further examples, the surface may be chemically pre-treated to roughen the surface and/or increase the adhesion energy of the surface. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081861 | VOLTAGE CONVERSION MODULE - On a multilayer wiring board which has a plurality of wiring pattern stacked in sequence separately from one another, insulating members each positioned between the plurality of wiring patterns, and interlayer connection bodies electrically connecting the plurality of wiring patterns and in which a voltage conversion is built in, a first capacitor, a second capacitor, and an inductor are mounted, the other of electrode portions in the first capacitor or one of electrode portions in the second capacitor is positioned between an input section of the first capacitor and the inductor, and the other of the electrode portions or the one of the electrode portions is electrically set to ground. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081862 | STRUCTURE FOR FIXING CIRCUIT BOARD - A structure for fixing circuit board, adapted for fixing a circuitboard at the rear of a cage, is disclosed, which comprises: a circuitboard; and a clamp, configured with a clipping part, a fixing part and an elastic part; wherein, the clipping part is coupled to the fixing part while the fixing part is coupled to the elastic part; the clipping part has a first hook formed at a surface facing toward the fixing part; the elastic part has a second hook formed extruding out form a surface facing away from the fixing part; the clipping part and the fixing part are arranged straddling across the top edge of the circuitboard while enabling the first hook to couple to a fastener of the circuitboard; and the elastic part is arranged facing toward the cage while enabling the second hook to secure to the bottom of the cage. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081863 | WIRELESS SIGNAL RECEIVER - A wireless signal receiver includes a housing, and a receiving module. The housing has a front portion, a rear portion and two side portions, and the housing has an installing space having an opening. The opening is located at the front portion. The receiving module is located in the installing space of the housing, and includes a circuit board, a receiving chip electrically coupled with the circuit board, and electric-conducting contacting portions electrically coupled with the circuit board. The electric-conducting contacting portions exposes to outside of the opening. Thereby, the total dimension is reduced. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081864 | COLLECTIVE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - There is provided a collective printed circuit board including a plurality of printed circuit boards each having a mounting unit on which a semiconductor element is mounted at an upper-surface central portion, and a frame having a plurality of through holes having sizes to surround the mounting portion. Upper-surface peripheral edge portions of the printed circuit boards and a through-hole peripheral portion of the frame are bonded to each other such that the mounting units are exposed from the through holes. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081865 | DUSTPROOF STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE EMPLOYING THE SAME - A dustproof structure is used in an electronic device, which includes a housing and a display panel. The dustproof structure includes a dustproof section and a first adhesive section. The dustproof section is located and received in the housing. The first adhesive section is fixed on the one side of the dustproof section, and the display panel is fixed on the dustproof structure by the first adhesive section and is assembled to the housing. The dustproof structure fills gaps between the housing and the display panel. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081866 | BRACKETS FOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - An apparatus includes, in combination, an electrical component and a bracket. The electrical component has a first end configured to electrically connect to a circuit board. The electrical component defines an axis and has a width measured in a direction transverse to the axis. The bracket has a body defining a bore shaped to receive the electrical component. The body further includes a break in communication with the bore to allow expansion of the bore. In an at-rest state of the bracket, the bore has a bore width smaller than the width of the electrical component, and when the electrical component is received in the bore, the bracket is elastically deformed such that the electrical component is clamped in the transverse direction solely by the residual stress within the bracket without any additional clamp or fastener. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081867 | Embedded isolation filter - The present disclosure relates to reducing unwanted RF noise in a printed circuit board (PCB) containing an RF device. An isolation filter is embedded in a PCB containing an RDF device. By placing the isolation filter as close as possible to the RF device in order to dramatically reduce unwanted RF noise due to unavoidable coupling between Vias and planes in the PCB structure. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081868 | Electronic Assemblies and Methods of Forming Electronic Assemblies - An electronic assembly includes an electronic device having high-resolution features and at least one conductive contact pad. The electronic assembly further includes a substrate supporting the electronic device and an electrical connection having low-resolution features. The electrical connection extends from the at least one conductive contact pad to a position upon the substrate. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081869 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR REDUCING CROSSTALK - There is provided a printed circuit board for reducing crosstalk, having a capacitive impedance component connected between signal and ground patterns, the printed circuit board including: signal patterns including a first signal pattern transferring low frequency signals and a second signal pattern transferring high frequency signals; ground patterns including a first ground pattern connected to the first signal pattern and a second ground pattern connected to the second signal pattern which are separated from each other; and a conductive shielding film connected between the first and second ground patterns and shielding electromagnetic waves generated from the printed circuit board. Accordingly, crosstalk between the low and high frequency signals may be reduced. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081870 | ELECTRONIC PASSIVE DEVICE - A capacitive interposer, electronic package having the capacitive interposer and electronic device with the electronic package is described. The interposer has a first planar face and a second planar face. An array of upper connections is on the first planar face and opposing lower connections are on the second planar face with conduction paths between each upper connection of the upper connections and a lower connection of the lower connections. At least one power feed-through capacitor is provided. The capacitor is mounted on the first planar face with the first external termination in direct electrical contact with a first upper connection and the second external termination is in direct electrical contact with a second upper connection. At least one upper connection, first external termination and second external termination are arranged for direct electrical contact with element contact pads of a common element. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081871 | WARP REACTIVE IC PACKAGE - An apparatus and method for temperature induced warpage compensation in an integrated circuit package is disclosed. The apparatus consists of a layer of material bonded to the top of the integrated circuit package. The layer of material may have a generally planar-convex or a generally planar-concave cross-section. By appropriate choice of temperature coefficient and degree of concavity or convexity, the layer of material can compensate for either convex or concave warpage. In some embodiments the layer of material has apertures therein allowing compensation for more complex warpages. The apparatus provides an alternative to apparatus for dealing with IC package warpage known in the art. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081872 | THERMAL WARP COMPENSATION IC PACKAGE - An apparatus and method for temperature induced warpage compensation in an integrated circuit package is disclosed. The apparatus consists of bonded layers of material having different thermal coefficients of expansion. The bonded layers are bonded to the top of the integrated circuit package. By appropriate choice of temperature coefficients the layers of material can compensate for either convex or concave warpage. In some embodiments the layers of material have apertures therein allowing compensation for more complex warpages. As well, in some embodiments the top layer of material does not have a planar cross-section. A method is also disclosed for manufacturing an integrated circuit package assembly. The apparatus and method provide an alternative to methods of dealing with IC package warpage known in the art. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081873 | IMPLEMENTING HIGH-SPEED SIGNALING VIA DEDICATED PRINTED CIRCUIT-BOARD MEDIA - Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter are directed to a first circuit board configured to include an electronic component. The electronic component includes a plurality of leads. The first circuit board includes first wires configured to connect to a first portion of the plurality of leads. The second circuit board is affixed to the first circuit board. The second circuit board includes second wires. The second circuit board is smaller in size than the first circuit board. A plurality of electrical connectors extend through a thickness of the first circuit board and are configured to connect a second portion of the plurality of leads to the second wires. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081874 | CURVED DISPLAY MODULE AND DISPLAY DEVICE - The invention discloses a curved display module and a display device. The curved display module includes an enclosure, at least one opening, a flexible display panel and an Optical Clear Adhesive (OCA) layer. There is a first curved surface inside the enclosure. A cavity is formed within the enclosure. The at least one opening are disposed on at least one edge of the enclosure and connected to the cavity. The flexible display panel is disposed on the first curved surface in the cavity. The OCA layer is disposed within the cavity. The OCA layer directly covers the flexible display panel. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081875 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a case having an opening, an electronic part mounted in the case, a cover detachably attached to the case to close the opening, an annular seal part disposed on one of the case and the cover, the seal part being positioned between the case and the cover to enclose the opening, the seal part being filled with a liquid, and a pressing part that presses the seal part in a first direction parallel to a closing surface of the cover to expand the seal part in a second direction intersecting the closing surface of the cover so that the seal part presses another of the case and the cover. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081876 | PROTECTION COVER, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND COVER HOLDING STRUCTURE - A first coupling member | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081877 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND COVER OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A display device includes a frame, a display module, and a cover. The display module is adhered in the frame. The cover is fixed with the frame, and the cover includes a first housing, a second housing, and a connecting element, wherein the first housing and the second housing are form to a cover plate, and the connecting element is disposed overlap on the first housing and the second housing to increase the strength of the cover plate. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081878 | IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS - In an image display apparatus used at a restaurant or the like, a storage portion for receiving articles such as a menu is separately provided as a dedicated part. Therefore, the number of parts increases, and an assembly operation, an installation operation, and the like cost much labor. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081879 | STAND-MOUNTED LIGHT PANEL FOR NATURAL ILLUMINATION IN FILM, TELEVISION OR VIDEO - A lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, and a plurality of LEDs or other light elements secured to the panel frame. A self-contained battery unit securably attaches to the outside of the panel frame. The light panel may have a dimmer switch, and may also be capable of receiving power from a source other than the self-contained battery unit. The lighting apparatus can be mounted to a camera or a stand through adapters. Diffusion lenses or color gels can be integrated with or detachable from the light panel. The lighting apparatus may conveniently be provided in the form of a kit, with one or more of a light panel, self-contained battery unit, compact stand, connecting cable(s), adapter(s), lenses or color gels, and so on, provided in a single package. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081880 | SOLID STATE LIGHT SOURCE LIGHT BULB - A light emitting apparatus includes a lamp base, a light-transmissive bulb envelope, a light source for emitting light, and a heat sink coupled to the light source. A solid state LED light bulb may further include a down conversion material. The down conversion material is disposed within the bulb envelope, remote from the light source and between the light source and the lamp base. The heat sink may include at least one metal fin and, additionally or alternatively, include a mesh disposed over at least an outer portion of the bulb envelope. A solid state light bulb may include a light guide for directing the light emitted by the light source. The solid state light bulb configurations place the light source and heat sink at the apex of the light bulb envelope, distant from the lamp base, in order to dissipate heat produced by the light source into the environment. In addition, at least part of the heat sink is outside the light bulb envelope to maximize the heat dissipation. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081881 | Medicine cabinet doors - An apparatus includes a medicine cabinet door. The medicine cabinet door includes an outer glass layer; the outer glass layer has a front side and a back side and the medicine cabinet door includes an inner glass layer. The apparatus includes an electronic device; the electronic device is mounted on the back side of the outer glass layer. The medicine cabinet door is coupled to a frame; and at least one releasable coupler. The at least one releasable coupler couples the inner glass layer to the medicine cabinet door. A method for making a medicine cabinet door, includes attaching a mounting strip to the back side of an inner glass layer, the mounting strip has a raised edge. Attaching an electronic device to a back side of an outer glass layer, the outer glass layer has a reflective area. Fastening a frame to the back side of the outer glass layer, the frame has a slot; the slot is sized to receive the raised edge. Placing the raised edge into the slot and fastening the inner glass layer to the frame with a hinge to form the medicine cabinet door. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081882 | BACKLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING LOWER PROFILE AND/OR REDUCED WEIGHT - A backlight assembly and a display device having the same are provided. The backlight assembly includes a first substrate, point light sources disposed upon the first substrate and an optical member covering the point light sources to guide light emitted from the point light sources, wherein the first substrate has recessed portions, and the point light sources are positioned within the recessed portions. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081883 | LED LAMP FOR AQUARIUM - An LED lamp for an aquarium is disclosed, wherein a shade mounted therein with an LED lamp pipe, a grooved edge of the shade is formed thereon a front slide groove and a rear slide groove, the front slide groove is inlaid therein with a lamp pipe clamp, the rear slide groove is inlaid therein with at least two magnetic blocks; by taking advantage of the magnetic attraction of the two magnetic blocks and the outer magnetic attraction blocks provided outside of the aquarium, the entire LED lamp pipe can be fixed at any position in the aquarium, and can suit various aquariums of different sizes to provide illumination. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081884 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM FOR HAND WEAR - An illumination system is described for a hand wear item, such as for example a glove, fingerless glove, mitten, or sleeve. The hand wear item may have a palm surface and a back surface. An illumination assembly disposed on the back surface may have an electrical power source, a switch, and a plurality of lighting elements. The lighting elements may be arranged in a linear array, generating light beams in a powered state. The switch may have an off state, and one or more active states providing electrical power to a selected number of the lighting elements. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081885 | ILLUMINATED CLOTHING ACCESSORY - Illuminated clothing accessories are disclosed. A glove includes a glove, light emitting elements disposed proximate finger tips of the glove, a controller coupled to the light emitting elements to control illumination thereof, a power supply coupled to the controller, and light reflecting elements disposed on a top surface of the glove. A headpiece includes a front panel on a top portion of the headpiece. The headpiece includes a top portion having a plurality of light emitting elements arranged thereon. A rim is connected to a bottom end of the top portion. A controller is coupled to the light emitting elements to control illumination thereof. A power supply is coupled to the controller and the plurality of light reflecting elements are disposed on the top portion and the rim of the headpiece. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081886 | Knife With Light - Disclosed is a knife that includes a knife blade and a tang configured for cutting a material. The tang of the knife includes a slot configured therewithin. Further, the knife includes a first handle plate. The first handle plate includes a protruding member configured therewithin. The first handle plate also includes a first cavity portion configured therewithin. Furthermore, the knife includes a second handle plate. The second handle plate includes a second cavity portion therewithin. Further, the knife includes an integrated circuit board mounted within the second cavity portion of the second handle plate. The knife also includes a holding member. The holding member is configured to receive at least one power source therewithin that is electrically coupled with the integrated circuit board. Further, the knife includes a micro-switch disposed within the first cavity portion of the first handle plate. The knife also includes at least one light-emitting member. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081887 | Self-Contained, Portable Headlamp, Automatic Brake-light, And Articulable Battery System - Embodiments described herein include a portable system for providing lighting, the system includes a power source that comprises multiple electrical power storage cells in an array that is articulable such that the array is attachable to irregular surfaces, and non-planar surfaces. Embodiments further include a light source coupled to the power source, a primary light beam shaper that shapes light from the light source and passes the light to a lens, and a housing that houses the primary light beam shaper and the lens, wherein the housing is a secondary light shaper that changes the field and shape of a light beam emitted from the primary light beam shaper. Further embodiments include an automatic, powered portable light that is turned on when motion is sensed, such as deceleration of an object. The portable light, a switch and a power source are contained in a housing that is easily mounted to an object such as a bicycle. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081888 | Solar Gazing Globe - A lighting device is described having a diffuser having an aperture and generally enclosing a chamber. An electrical light source is positioned to direct light through at least a portion of the diffuser via the chamber. A circuit controls power to electrical light source. There is at least one solar cell. A base portion attaches to a portion of the diffuser proximate the aperture. The base portion includes a base housing, a substantially tubular neck portion extending below the base housing, and a battery compartment at least partially disposed in the neck portion providing a cavity to removably receive and support a rechargeable battery; and wherein the battery compartment is integrally formed with the neck portion. A support member is included to elevate the rechargeable battery above a substrate, the support member comprising an axial conduit running through the length of the center of rotational symmetry of the support member. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081889 | POWER SUPPLY MODULE, AND LIGHTING STRIP - A power supply module may include an at least partially flexible support; a supply unit arranged on the support; and at least one outlet connection for a lighting module which can be fed by the supply unit. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081890 | Lighting Device Utilizing A Light Emitting Diode Disposed within a Tubular Lens - The present invention provides a lighting device having a plurality of light source assemblies within a light housing. The light source assemblies include a light emitting diode disposed in tubular lens. The light housing is attached to an edge of the body. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081891 | Structure of light tube - A structure of light tube includes a main body, a power supply module, and at least one light emission element. The main body has first and second heat dissipation zones and an accommodation chamber. The main body has two ends respectively and electrically connected to two conductive terminals. The power supply module is received and retained in the accommodation chamber of the main body. The power supply module includes an enclosure forming a receiving space in which a power supply device is received and retained. The light emission element is coupled to the main body so that heat from the light emission element is directly drained through the main body, while the power supply dissipates heat through natural air flows without relying on the main body, so that there parts do not cause thermal interference with each other and the performance of heat dissipation is improved to thereby extend the lifespan of the light tube. Further, the light emission element and the power supply are of modularized arrangements, which allow the users to conduct maintenance and repairing operation with simple tools by themselves. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081892 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A light emitting device includes a light emitting element that includes a reflection layer formed on a substrate, a light emitting layer formed on the reflection layer, and a semi-reflection layer formed on the light emitting layer, so as to transmit a portion of light from the light emitting layer and to reflect a remaining portion of the light. The light emitting element is configured as an optical resonator that causes a portion of the light outputted from the light emitting layer travelling at a predetermined angle θ, larger than 0 degrees with respect to a direction perpendicular to the reflection layer, to resonate between the reflection layer and the semi-reflection layer and extracts the light from the side of the semi-reflection layer. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081893 | LASER DIODE COMBINER MODULES - In a laser module ( | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081894 | INCANDESCENT LED REPLACEMENT LAMP - An LED-based lamp comprises a contact base, an LED support plate, a circuit board supported by the LED support plate, LEDs mounted to the circuit board, a heat transferring structure, a heat dissipating structure, a reflector and a bulb cover enclosing the circuit board, the LEDs, the LED support plate and the reflector. The LED support plate and the heat dissipating structure each dissipate a portion of the heat generated by LEDs. The heat transferring structure thermally couples the LED support plate to the heat dissipating structure and distributes the heat dissipation between them. The LEDs are oriented to project light in a first direction along a vertical axis of the LED-based lamp. A reflector is positioned in the first direction to diffuse light from the LEDs such that a majority portion of the light is directed in a second direction away from the first direction. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081895 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM, ELECTRO-OPTIC DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An illumination system includes a light source unit including a light source and a circuit substrate electrically connected to the light source. The light source is placed in the circuit substrate such that at least part of the light source overlaps the circuit substrate in the thicknesswise direction of the circuit substrate. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081896 | Modular optical system for use with light emitting diodes in at least a wall wash configuration - An optical wall wash system including at least one module comprised of a 2 by 2 array of fixed elements, each element including a reflector and a refractor; a fixture, including light emitting diodes (LEDs) affixed thereto, for securing the at least one module, wherein there is a 1:1 correspondence between elements and LEDs and the fixture is rotated a first angular amount from nadir and towards a wall. Each of the elements within the at least one module is further oriented a different angular amount in relation to its underlying LED from each other element within the at least one module. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081897 | LUMINAIRE - A luminaire includes a plurality of light-emitting elements, and an optical member. The optical member is formed a refractive area of a Fresnel lens for each of the light-emitting elements individually and a reflective area of the Fresnel lens between the refractive areas. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081898 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ILLUMINATING DISPLAY PANELS OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Apparatus and methods for illuminating display panels of electronic devices are described. An example electronic device includes a first housing defining a first visual indicator. A first post extends from a first inner surface of the first housing where the first post has a first chamber to receive at least a portion of a first light source. The first chamber provides a first optical pathway between the first light source and the first visual indicator and the first post prevents the first light source from illuminating a second visual indicator adjacent the first visual indicator. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081899 | LUMINAIRE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of designing a modular lighting system comprising determining a length of a lighting fixture, then selecting a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) modules from a selection of standardized sizes. And assembling the modules together with a fixture, so that the modules and the fixture combine to form the determined length. In some embodiments the selecting is done from a group comprising either a 10 inch, a 12 inch or a 4 inch LED module. In some embodiments the determining is in response to a building metric. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081900 | SUBSTANTIALLY INSEPARABLE LED LAMP ASSEMBLY - Disclosed are LED lamp assemblies that are substantially inseparable. The LED lamp assemblies use discrete components that are individually manufactured and then assembled in a manner that substantially prevents disassembly or disengagement of components. An interference fit can be used to substantially secure components of the LED lamp assemblies. Bonding techniques can also be used, including adhesive and solvent bonds, as well as thermal bonds, including sonic bonds. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081901 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE WITH LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - An illumination device includes an LED light source, a fluorescent board, and an intensity controller. The LED light source emits first wavelength light. The fluorescent board is located on the light path of the first wavelength light emitted from the LED light source. The fluorescent board absorbs a portion of the first wavelength light emitted from the LED light source and emits second wavelength light. The intensity controller is located on the light path of the light exiting from the fluorescent board, and decreases the intensity of the first wavelength light. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081902 | Lighting system with daytime running light - A lighting system ( | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081903 | FLAT MODULUS LIGHT SOURCE - A lighting apparatus comprises: an upper housing having a graduated stepped cylindrical profile, forming an upper portion of the lighting apparatus; a substantially annular heat sink having a round profile around its outer periphery and a hexagonal profile around its inner periphery, and being shaped so as to have an opening at the bottom of the heat sink; a plurality of LEDs located around the inner periphery of the heat sink, the LEDs being oriented so as to emit light in an upward direction at an angle; and a hexagonal reflector situated between the upper housing and the heat sink, the hexagonal reflector having a downwardly reflective lower surface. When the lighting apparatus is assembled and power is applied to the LEDs, light emitted from the LEDs is reflected off of the lower surface of the reflector so as to exit through the opening at the bottom of the heat sink. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081904 | Lamp - A lamp comprises a heat sink, including a base having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side has a fixing portion; a lighting module mounted on the second side of the base; a cooling fan mounted to the fixing portion of the heat sink, including an impeller and a driving circuit board for propelling the rotating of the impeller; and a power circuit board installed between the base of the heat sink and the cooling fan, wherein the power circuit board is electrically coupled with the lighting module. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081905 | ORNAMENT WITH BACKLIT FILM IMAGE - An ornament with a backlit film image having a substrate with an at least partially transparent portion viewable therethrough when backlit. A first end cap and a second end cap are configured to receive and retain a portion of the substrate in a substantially closed loop shape such that the first and second end caps and the substrate support one another into a substantially upright position to define an enclosure. A light source is disposed within the enclosure and positioned to illuminate the backlit film image at least partially viewable through the transparent portion of the substrate. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081906 | RETROFIT KIT FOR A LIGHTING FIXTURE - A retrofit kit for converting an existing light fixture having a housing and an energy-intensive light source, into an upgraded fixture having a more energy-efficient light source, includes an induction light bulb mountable on a coupler. A high-frequency generator is electrically connectable to the coupler and configured to be mounted on the housing in a heat-transfer relationship. A heat sink has a first side mounted to the housing in a heat-transfer relationship and a second side configured to support the coupler and the induction light bulb. The heat sink receives heat from the coupler and the induction light bulb and transfers the heat to the housing. A reflector is coupled to the housing, and has a narrow end positioned proximate the heat sink, and a wide end positioned proximate an outer edge of the housing. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081907 | LIGHT SOURCE MODULE - Disclosed is a light source module which does not require rigorous adjustments of the light direction and is free from luminance unevenness. Specifically disclosed is a light source module ( | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081908 | LIGHT DIRECTING EXPANDABLE ENVELOPE - Disclosed is an expandable envelope that comprises a light directing film this both transmits and reflects light. In its inflated form and along with a light source, the envelope forms a light balloon that due to the light directing film provides directed light to an area surrounding the balloon. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081909 | ANTI-REFLECTION FILM AND DISPLAY DEVICE - An anti-reflection film that can provide high visibility and has an anti-reflection function by which reflection of incident light from external can be further reduced, and a display device having such an anti-reflection film. A plurality of contiguous pyramidal projections is arranged in a geometric pattern, so that reflection of incident light is prevented. In addition, a protective layer formed of a material having a lower refractive index than the pyramidal projections is provided so as to fill a space between the plurality of pyramidal projections. The plurality of pyramidal projections has a hexagonal shape and can be densely arranged with no space therebetween. Further, since six sides of each pyramidal projection are provided at a different angle from the base, light can be effectively scattered in many directions. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081910 | Light Beam Controlling Member and Optical Device including Light Beam Controlling Member - The invention is capable of easily suppressing deterioration of light distribution characteristics caused by unnecessary light with certainty, using a design that is not difficult to manufacture, and improving efficiency of light utilization. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081911 | LAMP - A lamp includes a housing, a heat sink, a light emitter, a fan and a blocking ring. The housing includes first and second shells, with the first shell forming a light-transparent portion and a first engaging portion. An air outlet portion is formed in a wall of the first shell, with the second shell forming a second engaging portion and a base. An air inlet portion is formed in a wall of the second shell. The heat sink includes a base plate and a plurality of fins defining a compartment. Each of the fins has first and second ends. The light emitter is electrically connected to the base. The blocking ring is mounted inside the housing. The blocking ring has two sides forming first and second flanges. The blocking ring further includes a side forming a protrusion ring and partially covering an outer periphery of the heat sink. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081912 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - It is expected to provide a lighting apparatus that can improve the radiation performance. In a lighting apparatus that includes a light source unit and a heat sink radiating the heat generated by the light source unit and is recessed and installed to an attaching hole opened on a mounted portion, the heat sink is exposed at least partially to a side where the light from the light source unit is emitted from the attaching hole. For example, when installed to a ceiling having a heat insulated structure, the heat generated by the light source unit and transferred to the heat sink is transferred inside the heat sink and radiated from one part to the air at the side where the light from the light source unit is emitted from the attaching hole. Therefore, the radiation performance can be improved. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081913 | BARREL MOUNTED CLAMP HAVING INTEGRATED ACCESSORY HOLDER - In accordance with the present invention there is provided an accessory holder incorporated into a clamp section that, when cooperatively engaging a barrel and magazine tube of a firearm with a supporting clamping section, provides an accessory mount for that firearm. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081914 | WIRING STRUCTURE OF REAR COMBINATION LIGHT - A wiring structure of a rear combination light of a vehicle includes a light-side wire, a vehicle-body-side wire holding portion, a stay, a light-side wire holding portion and a wire coupler. The vehicle-body-side wire holding portion is mounted on a rear surface of the vehicle body to hold an intermediate portion of a vehicle-body-side wire. The light-side wire holding portion is mounted on the stay to hold an intermediate portion of the light-side wire on a distal end portion of the stay. The wire coupler is arranged between the rear surface of the vehicle body and a back surface of the rear combination light. The light-side wire is connected to the vehicle-body-side wire via the wire coupler in a state where the rear combination light is mounted on the rear portion of the vehicle body. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081915 | VEHICLE EXTERIOR MIRROR SYSTEM WITH LIGHT MODULE - A lighted exterior rearview mirror system of a vehicle includes an exterior rearview mirror assembly and a light module disposed at the exterior rearview mirror assembly. The light module includes a plurality of illumination sources operable to emit light. The illumination sources are individually controlled responsive to said the input to provide a customized illumination beam emanating from the exterior rearview mirror assembly. The system may include a control that is responsive to the user input to selectively individually energize the light emitting diodes, and the control may individually adjust a duty cycle of each of the light emitting diodes responsive to the user input. The light module may include a ground illumination light source, a backup light source and a turn signal indicator. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081916 | VEHICULAR LAMP - The present disclosure has been made in an effort to provide a vehicular lamp that can adopt a low-priced material having a low heat-resisting temperature as a material for a reflector. A vehicular lamp includes a tail and stop lamp bulb and a reflector reflecting light from bulb to the front of the lamp, in a lamp chamber defined by a lamp body and a front cover. In addition, lamp body includes an opening for exposing the rear surface of reflector in the vicinity of tail and stop lamp bulb to the outside of the lamp chamber. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081917 | LIGHT EMITTING KEY STRUCTURE - A light emitting key structure is provided. The key structure includes a base, a reflective sheet, a circuit board, an elastic member, a linkage mechanism, and a key cap sequentially disposed one on another in order. The reflective sheet is disposed on the base. The circuit board is made of a light guide material. At least one light source is bonded to a lateral side of the circuit board. The circuit board, together with the light source bonded to the lateral side thereof is disposed on the reflective sheet. The elastic member is directly coupled to the circuit board. The key cap is featured with a light transmission characteristic. Therefore, in operation, the light emitted from the light source can be directly guided into the circuit board, and then outputted from the light transmissive key cap, thus achieving the light emitting effect. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081918 | EDGE-TYPE BACKLIGHT MODULE - An edge-type backlight module includes a back bezel, a light guide plate (LGP), a light source, and a frame. The back bezel includes a supporting portion that has a light source supporting surface and an LGP supporting surface. A horizontal level of the light source supporting surface is lower than that of the LGP supporting surface. The LGP is configured on the LGP supporting surface and has a light-incident side surface and a top light-emitting surface. The light source is configured on the light source supporting surface to provide a light beam. The frame is configured on the back bezel and leans against the LGP. The frame has a reflective surface located on a transmission path of the light beam to reflect the light beam, and the reflected light beam enters the LGP from the light-incident side surface. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081919 | LIGHT EMITTING PANEL ASSEMBLIES - A light emitting assembly comprises a plurality of light sources and a solid light emitting panel member having a light input edge and a transition area between the light sources and the light input edge. Light from the light sources enters the transition area and mixes within the transition area prior to entering the panel member. Refractive surfaces on the transition area redirect the light into the panel member. A film is maintained in spaced relation from the panel member by spacers at a perimeter of the film to form a hollow layer between the panel member and the film. Deformities on or in the panel member cause light to be extracted from the panel member and pass through the hollow layer and out through the film. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081920 | BACKLIGHT MODULE - A backlight module provided includes a light source, a first light-guided plate, and a second light-guided plate stacked on the first light-guided plate. The first light-guided plate includes a plate body and an extension disposed on an edge of the plate body and extending towards the second light-guided plate aside a lateral side of the second light-guided plate. The plate body and the extension form a seamless light incident surface. The extension has a reflection surface. The reflection surface connects the light incident surface or the surface of the plate body. The light source is disposed at a light incident surface of the first light-guided plate for projecting light into the light-guided plate. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081921 | LIGHT EMITTING PANEL ASSEMBLIES - A light emitting assembly comprises a light source, a light emitting panel member having an input edge that receives light from the light source, and end edge and side edge reflectors. The panel member is received in a cavity or recess of a tray or housing. An additional component overlies the panel member. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081922 | BACKLIGHT MODULE - A backlight module includes a light guide plate, a first light module, and a second light module. The light guide plate includes first troughs and second troughs on opposite sides. The first light module includes a first substrate and first LEDs thereon. An opaque element is disposed on each first gap between two adjacent first LEDs, each first LED is embedded in one first trough. The second light module includes a second substrate and second LEDs thereon. An opaque element is disposed on each second gap between two adjacent second LEDs, and each second LED is embedded in one second trough. Each first LED is disposed to one second gap, and each second LED is disposed in one first gap. Light from first LED is absorbed by the opaque element on the second substrate, and that from the second LED is absorbed by the opaque element on the first substrate. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081923 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LAMP - A light emitting diode lamp including a back plate, at least one cover, a light guide plate, at least one magnetic element, and a light emitting diode light source is provided. The cover is fixed to the back plate. The light guide plate is disposed on the back plate, and a part of the light guide plate is sandwiched between the back plate and the cover. The magnetic element is disposed on the back plate and sandwiched between the back plate and the cover. The light emitting diode light source is disposed at a side of the light guide plate. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081924 | LIGHT EMITTING PANEL ASSEMBLIES - An optical assembly comprises light sources and a light emitting panel member having an input edge to which each of the light sources is optically coupled at a different location along the input edge. Different sets of individual optical deformities on or in at least one of the sides of the panel member each have at least one surface that is shaped or oriented to extract light propagating in the same direction through the panel member in different directions for viewing from different angles through one of the sides of the panel member. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081925 | BACKLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A display apparatus includes a light source unit, a supporter, a light guide plate, and a display panel. The light source unit includes a substrate and a plurality of light sources disposed on a front surface of the substrate to emit a light. The supporter supports the light source unit. The light guide plate includes a light incident surface facing the front surface of the substrate, to which the light is incident, and a light exiting surface from which the light exits. The display panel receives the light from the light guide plate to display an image. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081926 | INTEGRATED LIGHT GUIDE PLATE HAVING ENHANCED AXIAL LUMINOSITY - An integrated light guide plate having axial directional luminance distribution has a substrate. The substrate has a light incident plane, a light emission plane and a bottom surface opposite to the light emission surface. The light incident plane has a plurality of V-cuts formed thereon to serve as prisms. The included angle of the V-cuts is between 85° and 105°. A plurality of pyramidal recesses is formed on the bottom surface of the substrate. Given the formation of the V-cuts and the pyramidal recesses, the integrated light guide plate of the present invention provides an enhanced axial luminous intensity without requiring additional diffuser sheets and prism sheets. Accordingly, the integrated light guide plate has a good directional axial luminance. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081927 | ISOLATED SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - An isolated switching power supply apparatus includes a direct-current input power supply, a power transmission transformer including a primary winding and a secondary winding, at least one main switching element configured to perform switching control on a direct-current voltage applied to the primary winding of the power transmission transformer, a rectification circuit that includes at least one rectification switching element and is connected to the secondary winding of the power transmission transformer, a smoothing circuit connected to the secondary winding of the power transmission transformer, a power conversion circuit configured to obtain an output voltage from the smoothing circuit, and a control circuit configured to control an operation of the power conversion circuit. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081928 | Flyback Converter with an Adaptively Controlled Rectifier Arrangement - A flyback converter includes input terminals and output terminals. A transformer with a first winding and a second winding are inductively coupled. A first switching element is connected in series with the first winding and a first series circuit with the first switching element, the first winding being coupled between the input terminals. A rectifier arrangement is connected in series with the second winding and a second series circuit with the rectifier arrangement, the second winding being coupled between the output terminals. The rectifier arrangement includes a second switching element. A control circuit is configured in one drive cycle to switch on the first switching element for a first time period. After the first time period the second switching element is switched on for a second time period. A third time period is determined between an end of the second time period and the time at which the transformer assumes a predetermined transformer state. The control circuit is further configured to adapt the second time period to be applied in a subsequent drive cycle dependent on the second time period applied in the one drive cycle and the third time period is determined in the one drive cycle. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081929 | High Efficiency and Low Cost High Voltage Power Converter - A low cost, high efficiency, high voltage DC to DC power converter that operates from batteries to provide support to products using Electric Field Effect Technology to generate aerosols. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081930 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO LIMIT MAXIMUM SWITCH CURRENT IN A SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY - An integrated circuit for use in a power supply includes a drive signal generator, a short on time detector, and an oscillator. The drive signal generator generates a drive signal in response to a clock signal. The short on time detector provides an output indicating that consecutive on times of the drive signal are short on times. An on time of the drive signal is a short on time if a switch current of the switch exceeds a current limit after a leading edge blanking period and if the on time of the switch is less than or equal to a sum of the leading edge blanking period and a current limit delay time period. The oscillator generates the clock signal and changes a frequency of the clock signal from a first frequency to a lower second frequency in response to the output of the short on time detector. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081931 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL A POWER CONVERTER HAVING A LOW LOOP BANDWIDTH - An example controller includes a feedback sensor circuit that receives a feedback signal representative of an output of a power converter. A feedback sampling signal generator is coupled to generate a feedback sampling signal. The feedback sensor circuit samples the feedback signal in response to the feedback sampling signal. A state machine controls switching of a switch of a power converter circuit according to one of a plurality of operating condition states in response to the feedback sensor circuit. Each of the plurality of operating condition states includes a substantially fixed switch on time. A feedback time period signal generator generates a feedback time period signal received by the state machine. A period of the feedback time period signal is substantially greater than a period of the feedback sampling signal. The state machine is updated in response to the feedback time period signal. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081932 | CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING THE COMMON-MODE CURRENT IN A POWER CONVERTER - The invention relates to a control method and system intended to reduce the common-mode current in a power converter which comprises a rectifier stage ( | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081933 | PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER CONDITIONING UNITS - We describe a photovoltaic (PV) panel power conditioning circuits, in particular for a PV panel with multiple sub-strings of connected solar cells. The power conditioning unit comprises a set of input power converters, one connected to each sub-string, a shared dc link to provide a common dc bus for the set of input power converters, and a common output power conversion stage coupled to the shared dc link to convert power from the shared dc link to ac power for a mains power supply output from the power conditioning unit. Local conversion of the sub-strings facilitates control of the power available from the panel and optimum energy harvesting, as well as local maximum power point tracking (MPPT) adjustment. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081934 | PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER CONDITIONING UNITS - We describe a photovoltaic (PV) panel system comprising a PV panel with multiple sub-strings of connected solar cells in combination with a power conditioning unit (microinverter). The power conditioning unit comprises a set of input power converters, one connected to each sub-string, and a common output power conversion stage, to provide power to an ac mains power supply output. Integration of the micro-inverter into the solar PV module in this way provides many advantages, including greater efficiency and reliability. Additionally, embodiments of the invention avoid the need for bypass diodes, a component with a high failure rate in PV panels, providing lower power loss and higher reliability. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081935 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A semiconductor device includes rectifying elements which are connected in series and has a rectifying function from a first input terminal portion to an output terminal portion; a first wiring and a second wiring, which are connected to a second input terminal portion; and a boosting circuit including a plurality of capacitor elements each having a first electrode, an insulating film, and a second electrode and storing a boosted potential. The plurality of capacitor elements includes a capacitor element in which the first electrode and the second electrode are formed using conductive films, and a capacitor element in which at least the second electrode is formed using a semiconductor film. In the plurality of capacitor elements, at least a capacitor element in a first stage is a capacitor element in which the first electrode and the second electrode are formed using conductive films. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081936 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING AN AC INPUT VOLTAGE TO A REGULATED DC OUTPUT VOLTAGE USING A Z-TYPE CONVERTER WITH RECTIFIED SWITCHES - An AC to DC converter for converting an AC input voltage to a regulated DC output voltage using a Z-type converter and rectified switches. The Z-type converter includes first and second inductors, a capacitor, two rectified switches and a load device coupled in a cross-coupled configuration. The Z-type converter may be configured according to a Z-source or a quasi-Z-source rectifier network. The AC input voltage is applied to an input and the DC output voltage is developed across the load device. Each rectified switch may be configured as a series-coupled diode and electronic switch or as a dual gate GaN device with a shorted gate. A control network monitors the DC output voltage and develops a control signal for controlling the first and second rectified switches to regulate the DC output voltage. The control network may control the rectified switches based on duty cycle control or current mode control. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081937 | Converters and Inverters for Photovoltaic Power Systems - A power system includes a plurality of DC/DC converters and a DC/AC inverter. The plurality of DC/DC converters having outputs electrically connected in parallel for supplying a DC voltage bus to an input of the DC/AC inverter. The plurality of DC/DC converters each include a maximum power point tracker (MPPT). Various DC/DC converters and DC/AC inverters suitable for use in this system and others are also disclosed. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081938 | DISCHARGING A CAPACITANCE PROVIDED AT THE OUTPUT OF AN INVERTER - A method and device to discharge a filter capacitance at the output of an inverter for feeding electrical power from a generation unit into a grid via a grid connect switch is disclosed. The grid connect switch has a generation unit side and a grid side, and via AC grid terminals on the grid side of the grid connect switch, the filter capacitance is connected to at least one of the AC grid terminals. A voltage applied across the filter capacitance is rectified independent of a polarity thereof, and a rectified voltage of a fixed polarity is provided, and a DC voltage link of a power supply unit for supplying power to circuitry of the inverter is charged with this rectified voltage. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081939 | Arrangement For Exchanging Power - An arrangement for exchanging power, in shunt connection, with a three-phase electric power network includes a Voltage Source Converter having at least three phase legs with each a series connection of switching cells. Each switching cell has at least two semiconductor assemblies connected in series and having each a semiconductor device of turn-off- type and a rectifying element connected in anti-parallel therewith and at least one energy storing capacitor. A control unit is configured to control the semiconductor devices of each switching cell and to deliver a voltage across the terminals thereof being zero or U, in which U is the voltage across the capacitor. The control unit is also configured to calculate a value for amplitude and phase position for a second negative sequence-current or a zero-sequence voltage or a value of a dc current. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081940 | SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE HAVING AN ELECTRICALLY FLOATING BODY TRANSISTOR - A semiconductor memory cell is formed in a semiconductor. The semiconductor memory cell includes: a floating body region defining at least a portion of a surface of the semiconductor memory cell, the floating body region having a first conductivity type; and a buried region located within the semiconductor memory cell and located adjacent to the floating body region, wherein the buried region has a second conductivity type. | 2012-04-05 |
| 20120081941 | SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE HAVING AN ELECTRICALLY FLOATING BODY TRANSISTOR - A semiconductor memory cell is formed in a semiconductor. The semiconductor memory cell includes: a floating body region defining at least a portion of a surface of the semiconductor memory cell, the floating body region having a first conductivity type; and a buried region located within the semiconductor memory cell and located adjacent to the floating body region, wherein the buried region has a second conductivity type. | 2012-04-05 |
