17th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090101759 | PANEL WITH IMPACT PROTECTION MEMBRANE - An aircraft leading edge panel having an outer aerodynamic surface; and an inner surface carrying the elastomeric impact protection membrane. The membrane comprises a woven or knitted fabric which is impregnated with an elastomeric material. The membrane and the panel may be bonded by an adhesive or co-cured to bond the membrane to the panel. The membrane provides impact protection to the panel by de-bonding from the face of the panel and absorbing at least part of the energy of an object impacting the panel. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101760 | Aircraft engine protection unit (A.E.P.U) - My present invention relates to a Protective Screen specifically designed to be mounted, anchored or fitted at the front intake of a jet engine nacelle aircraft to prevent the ingestion of birds and other foreign airborne objects of substantial amount(s), size(s), and quantities from entering the engine. The external front view of the Aircraft Engine Protection Unit (AEPU) screen, is a Radial Dome-Shaped Screen with interlocking mesh wires, rods and bars braced or welded together. This screen is anchored to the front external nacelle of the aircraft engine, attached with the aid of I-Bar (Arm) structures fastened on the outside panels securing the AEPU Screen in the front position. A De-icing mechanism is installed to enable defrosting by means of electrical and/or avionics systems incorporated in the AEPU system. Since my invention is at its conceptual stage, the exact dimension(s) of materials and parts produced shall be determined during manufacturing. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101761 | Hand-held electrical power tool with flexural protection member - A hand-held electrical power tool has at least two shell sections ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101762 | CABLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND FURNITURE STRUCTURES - A one-piece easily manufactured and economical unitary product that both facilitates the routing of cable and the storage of extra lengths of cable is provided in one embodiment by a cable management apparatus including a flange mate-able with an opening and a cable management structure connected to the flange. In various exemplary non-limiting embodiments, the innovation provides multimedia furniture that includes structure for supporting an entertainment device, at least one outwardly facing rear section, wherein the at least one outwardly facing rear section includes an opening through which a cable is receivable and a cable management apparatus disposed on the outwardly facing rear section, the cable management apparatus includes a flange mate-able with the opening and a cable management structure connected to the flange. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101763 | Cable Hanger - A cable hanger hangs cables in a linear vertical position. The cable hanger includes a bent resilient rod with two elongated sections (legs) and a base section that form a U-shape design for holding cables. The bent resilient rod has a curved section and a downturn section extending from one of the two elongated sections (the first leg). The downturn section has a hook end. When the two elongated sections are pressed toward each other, the hook end can connect with the other elongated section (the second leg), thereby positively retaining (or locking) the cables in the U-shape design. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101764 | Device for supporting a medical or non-medical device from an infant warmer - Prior to this invention, Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) have used either a piece of umbilical tape, a string of paper clips, or adhesive tape to hold medical or non-medical devices suspended or supported from the upper vertical portion of an infant warmer, incubator, or warmer-incubator combined unit. An example of a medical unit being used in this way is a surgical device called a silo, which is held in a substantially vertical orientation. An example of a non-medical device being supported or suspended from an infant warmer, incubator or warmer-incubator combination unit by the aforementioned umbilical tape, paper clips, or adhesive tape is a mobile. The device claimed in this patent application will replace the use of any locally constructed means of attaching, suspending, or supporting any medical or non-medical device from an infant warmer, incubator, or warmer-incubator combined unit. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101765 | Stackable Mount Assembly Including Indexing/Locking Features - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a stackable mount assembly that includes indexing and/or locking features. The stackable mount assembly includes a plurality of mounts. Each mount includes a hub and a fastener. Indexing features prevent the hub from freely rotating about the fastener, but allow the hub to index or rotate about the fastener at an index angle. The locking features prevent the hub from rotating about the fastener, locking the hub in a desired position and/or orientation. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101766 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE UTILIZING A BATTERY COVER - A battery cover for an electronic device including a battery receptacle. The battery cover generally comprises a base and a cover mating element. The base is operable to couple with a portion of the electronic device and at least partially cover the battery receptacle. The cover mating element is operable to couple with the base and interchangeably mate with a reciprocal mating element associated with a mount to couple the electronic device to the mount. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101767 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A battery cover for an electronic device including a battery receptacle. The battery cover generally comprises a base and a cover mating element. The base is operable to couple with a portion of the electronic device and at least partially cover the battery receptacle. The cover mating element is operable to couple with the base and interchangeably mate with a reciprocal mating element associated with a mount to couple the electronic device to the mount. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101768 | Magnet stand and assembly - There is a magnet stand assembly. The assembly has a base, an upright member, and a magnet bearing decorative or informational indicia. The upright member is connected with the base and extends generally perpendicularly with respect to the base. The base is adapted to be positioned on a generally flat, horizontal surface and the upright member is adapted to be vertically disposed. The upright member has a face of a metal attractive to a magnet and the magnet is attracted to and retained by the face. There is also a magnet stand. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101769 | ARRANGEMENT FOR MOUNTING A LINEAR ELECTRIC MOTOR STAND - An arrangement ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101770 | SUPPORT APPARATUS AND MONITOR SUPPORT APPARATUS - The invention provides a support apparatus capable of supporting a monitor. The support apparatus includes a mounting base, a first frame mounted on the mounting base, a lock member, and a second frame. The first frame thereon defines a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The first frame includes a through hole along the second direction, a slide extending along the first direction, and a slot. The lock member includes a columnar member and a release part. The release part is disposed to pass through the through hole, and an end of the columnar member is disposed limitedly and movably in the slot. The second frame is disposed movably on the slide, and includes a hook. When the hook engages to the columnar member, the release part can be driven to disengage the columnar member from the hook. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101771 | TRIPOD FOR A CAMERA - A tripod for supporting a camera includes a main body, a supporting plate pivotally connecting with a top of the main body for mounting the camera and three telescopic legs pivotally connecting with a bottom of the main body. Each of at least two of the three telescopic legs comprises a fist section pivotally connecting with the main body and a second section telescopically received in the first section. The second section comprises a first pivotal portion and a second pivotal portion pivotally engaging with the first pivotal portion. The second pivotal portion can be foldable relative to around the first pivotal portion to form an angle between the first and second pivotal portions. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101772 | Level indicator clip for tripods and other structures - The present invention is directed to a mounting clips and structures to support the mounting clips. The mounting clips may use a bubble level or other device to allow the user to level the item supported, such as a camera. The mounting clips may be used with a tripod or a monopod, and in some embodiments a tripod with flexible legs utilizing ball and socket joint connectors which, when interconnected, form a flexible assembly. The use of flexible mounting apparatus allows the user to mount an item such as a camera in a variety of locations, but this in turn may make it difficult for the user to level the view from the camera. A clip with a level device within it allows for such leveling. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101773 | Camera pan head having two clamps locked connector - A camera pan head having two clamps locked connector. There is provided with a linkage locking mechanism, which is composed of the left and right clamp, the pendulum lever, the hinge, and the twist spring, in the connector. On one side of the camera pan head is provided with a extension handle. Under the sphere seat of the bottom of the camera pan head is provided with a turntable, and there is provided with a circular scale around outer circumference of the turntable. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101774 | PROP - A prop for construction. The prop includes an outer tube and an inner tube telescopically fitted in the outer tube. The top end of the outer tube has a threaded section axially formed with a pair of slots. The inner tube is axially formed with several pairs of pinholes. A locating nut is screwed on the threaded section of the outer tube. A controlling member formed with a pair of through holes is fitted on the outer tube. A bottom end of the controlling member is rotatably connected with the locating nut. A top face of the controlling member is formed with recessed/projecting structures. An insertion pin is fitted through the slots of the outer tube and inserted in one pair of pinholes of the inner tube, and is rested on the top face of the controlling member, whereby the prop can support a horizontal moldboard. By means of turning the controlling member, the insertion pin and the inner tube can be quickly lowered to separate the top end of the prop from the moldboard. Alternatively, the insertion pin can be fitted through the through holes of the controlling member, the slots of the outer tube and inserted in one pair of pinholes of the inner tube, whereby the prop is able to bear both axial pressure and tension. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101775 | MOUNTING ASSEMBLY OF DASHBOARD MODULE - A mounting assembly for mounting a dashboard module to a body panel of a vehicle is disclosed. The dashboard module includes a blower unit, a cowl cross member, and a dashboard. At least one side bracket is provided on the cowl cross member, and spaced apart from the body panel by a gap. A nut assembly is mounted to the side bracket, and includes a guide block defining a hole. A bolt extends through the body panel and the side bracket, and is screwed into the hole of the guide block. The guide block is configured such that, upon screwing the bolt in a first direction into the hole, the guide block moves in an opposite direction along the bolt, into the gap. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101776 | MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR ELECTRO-OPTICS DEVICES & OTHER FIREARM ACCESSORIES - Mounting brackets for use in attaching accessory devices to firearms are provided. Some embodiments can be configured as detachable and can comprise multiple transverse members disposed between two connection members and an attachment member. Connection members can be configured for attachment to an exterior firearm surface, such as along a top surface of a fire arm. The second generally parallel member can be spaced apart from the connection members and can comprise an outer surface, which can be configured as Picatinny rail for carrying devices. Transverse members can be disposed between and coupled to the parallel members, and the number of transverse members can. The transverse members can define openings enabling including structural strength, low weight, and compact, sleek design. The transverse members can be angled relative to the parallel members to provide structural and energy absorption features. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described herein. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101777 | WALL MOUNT SUPPORTING APPARATUS OF FLAT PANEL DISPLAY DEVICE - A wall mount supporting apparatus of a flat panel display device includes a plurality of link assemblies which are provided between a display and a wall to rotatably support the display with respect to the wall, and a stationary bracket which is provided between the wall and the link assemblies, and includes a first side which is coupled to the wall, and a second side which is selectively coupled with at least one of the plurality of link assemblies to allow a coupling position to be moved. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101778 | WALL HANGING MOUNTING DEVICE - A wall support mounting device and method use at least one drive surface that moves in a plane or about an axis contained between the wall hanging and the wall as it couples at least one wall support to the wall. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101779 | Safety stanchion - A safety stanchion comprises an elongate support member and first and second clamp members. The elongate support member has an intermediate portion interconnecting first and second ends and a side support member with a third end extending outward laterally proximate the intermediate portion. The first clamp member has a connector with a longitudinal axis and an extension portion extending outward from the connector laterally relative to the longitudinal axis. The second clamp member has a connector with a longitudinal axis and an extension portion extending outward from the connector in alignment with the longitudinal axis. The first clamp member is connected to the first end and the second clamp member is connected to the third end for connection to a horizontal structure, and the first clamp member is connected to the third end and the second clamp member is connected to the first end for connection to a vertical structure. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101780 | FLAT SCREEN TV BRACKET FOR A VEHICLE - The present invention provides a bracket for supporting a flat screen television. In one embodiment, the bracket includes an adjustable arm that is pivotally mounted to a surface. A locking mechanism prevents the pivotal joint from moving until a user selectively unlocks the pivotal joint. The TV can be mounted on the bracket by a single user by way of a removable, latching mounting member. The mounting member is mounted to the TV prior to mounting, but can easily latch to the bracket later without the need to both hold the TV and fasten it to the bracket. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101781 | FIXING APPARATUS FOR HARD DISK DRIVE - An exemplary fixing apparatus is for mounting a hard disk drive (HDD) having a plurality of holes defined in sidewalls and includes a first side plate, a bracket, and a plurality of fixing pins. The bracket includes an end plate, and a second side plate perpendicular to the end plate. One end of the first side plate is pivotably attached to a free end of the end plate of the bracket. The other end of the first plate includes a latch extending therefrom. The second side plate includes a latch extending from a free end thereof, to detachably engage with the latch of the first side plate. The fixing pins are attached to the first side plate and the second side plate to engage in the holes of the HDD. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101782 | Clamping device for electronic products - A clamping device for electronic products includes a combining member and a clamping base that is made of elastic steel sheet having its outer periphery coated with a layer of soft rubber and its central portion bored with a combining hole. Thus, after the clamping base is combined with an electronic product by the combining member, the electronic product can be hung on a user's girdle by turning over the elastic steel sheet of the clamping base, and an earphone line can be wound on the steel sheet in a space between the clamping base and the electronic product, having great practicability and convenience in use. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101783 | BEVERAGE COASTER - A beverage coaster has a base and a tab disposed to the base. In a descended position, the tab occupies an aperture in the base. In an upright position, the tab is angularly positioned in relation to base of the beverage coaster so as to display an indicia. The indicia can communicate information relating to the condition of the patron, a request of the patron, or a condition of the beverage thereon. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101784 | Computer support device - Disclosed is a computer support device comprising a base, a rectangular support plate attached to the base in a manner that permits rotation of the support plate around a vertical axis in the center of the base, and a support construct that is moveably attached to the top surface of said support plate, wherein said construct is capable of being vertically elevated relative thereto. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101785 | ROTATABLE POSITIONING STRUCTURE - An exemplary rotatable positioning structure includes a first element and a second element. The first element includes a positioning track portion and defining a hole therein. The second element includes a pivot shaft engaging in the hole. The pivot shaft inlcudes a through hole defined therethrough, a restriction portion and a positioning portion. The first element is restricted by the restriction portion of the pivot shaft. The positioning portion and the positioning track portion are capable of making the first element and the second element maintain a fixed position after relatively rotation therebetween. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101786 | Three-piece furniture swivel - A furniture swivel of the thrust bearing type is taught herein having a top plate and bottom plate made entirely of an internally-lubricated polymer. A central top hole surface projects upwardly and integrally from the top plate, and a central top annular surface projects upwardly and integrally from the same plate wherein two flat, raised annular surfaces are integrally defined on the top inside surface of the top plate made of the polymer. The bottom plate is substantially similar to the top plate made entirely of the polymer and has a raised central bottom hole surface in face-to-face relation with the central top hole surface and a raised bottom annular surface in face-to-face relation with the top annular surface, wherein load support and low-friction rotation is maintained without overlain metal components. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101787 | Gas Turbine Engine Systems Involving Rotatable Annular Supports - Gas turbine engine systems involving rotatable annular supports are provided. In this regard, a representative support assembly for a gas turbine engine includes: a rotatable member having a first end located about a first annulus; and a stationary member located about a second annulus; the first end of the rotatable member being rotatably coupled with the stationary member, with at least a portion of the first annulus being coextensive with at least a portion of the second annulus, the first end being operative to rotate locally with respect to a corresponding portion of the stationary member. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101788 | COMBUSTOR BRACKET ASSEMBLY - A bracket assembly for securing a transition segment to a combustion liner of a gas turbine engine includes at least one flange mounted to the transition segment. The at least one flange includes a channel that extends radially from the transition segment. The bracket assembly further includes a bracket fixedly mounted relative to the gas turbine engine. The bracket includes an elongated section having at least one end section that is received by the channel to establish an axial floating interface that secures the transition segment to the combustion liner. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101789 | ANGLE REGULATOR AND EQUIPMENT WITH THE ANGLE REGULATOR - An angle regulator ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101790 | Apparatus for Distributing in a Thin Layer a Mix Based on Agglomerate Stone or Ceramic Material - In a plant for producing thin articles in the form of a slab, manufactured with a mix (M) based on agglomerate stone or ceramic material, the mix is distributed in a thin layer on a support ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101791 | Optical Sensor - The invention relates to an optical sensor ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101792 | WIRELESS ILLUMINATION SENSING ASSEMBLY - A wireless illumination sensing assembly for sensing a property of illumination within a semiconductor processing environment is provided. The sensing assembly has a power source and a wireless communication module coupled to the power source. Measurement circuitry is also provided. At least one illumination sensor having an electrical characteristic that varies with the property of illumination. The illumination sensor(s) is/are coupled to the measurement circuitry. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101793 | ABSOLUTE TARGET SYSTEM ENHANCED BY COMBINING A STAR SENSOR AND A FORMATION FLIGHT OPTICAL METROLOGICAL SENSOR - The present invention relates to an absolute target system intended to be incorporated in observation satellites. To establish an absolute target system provided with maximum accuracy, the present invention proposes coupling a star sensor ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101794 | System and/or method for reading, measuring and/or controlling intensity of light emitted from an LED - A system and/or a method for reads, measures and/or controls intensity of light emitted from a light-emitting diode (LED). The system and/or the method have a light intensity detector adjacent to the LED for reading and/or measuring the intensity of light emitted from the LED. The system and/or the method have a control circuit that may be electrically connected to both the detector and/or the LED for measuring and/or for controlling an intensity of light emitted from the LED. A housing surrounds the light detector and/or the LED. The housing has a pathway that allows only light emitted from the LED to reach the light detector. The LED has a finish and/or a coating that eliminates and/or retards absorption of light by internal components of the LED. The finish and/or the coating eliminates and/or retards reflection of the light by the LED. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101795 | IMAGE-TAKING APPARATUS - The present invention provides an image-taking apparatus which includes: a first light-emitting section having a xenon tube and a main capacitor; and a second light-emitting section having an LED. When an image is to be taken with an auxiliary light emission immediately after power-on and immediately after previous image taking with a previous auxiliary light emission, recharge of the main capacitor is not completed yet. In such a case, the image-taking apparatus selects the second light-emitting section to emit auxiliary light from the LED. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101796 | Methods, systems and apparatuses using barrier self-calibration for high dynamic range imagers - Methods, systems and apparatuses proving a high dynamic range imager. Multiple photosensor integration periods are used to capture pixel signal information. A transistor gate is used to remove electrons from the photosensor between the two successive integration periods providing a non-linear pixel response characteristic having a knee point. Each pixel is calibrated for the knee point which is used during adjustment of the pixel output signal. Each pixel may also be calibrated with an arbitrary signal response curve for multiple light intensities. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101797 | OPTICAL SIGNAL TRANSMITTING APPARATUS, OPTICAL SIGNAL TRANSMITTING DEVICE, AND OPTICAL SIGNAL RECEIVING DEVICE - An optical signal transmitting apparatus includes a light-emitting element, a light-receiving section, a conductive line and a controller. The light-emitting element converts an electric signal into an optical signal. The light-receiving section converts the optical signal, which is received from the light-emitting element through an optical transmission medium, into an electric signal. The conductive line is connected to an output terminal of the light-receiving section. The light-receiving section outputs an analog signal through the output terminal. The controller controls an extinction ratio of the light-emitting element in accordance with a characteristic impedance of the conductive line. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101798 | Circuit Providing Low-Noise Readout - Systems, methods, and apparatuses that may be employed to reduce noise in an electronic circuit are described. Systems are provided that include a circuit, wherein the circuit is configured to provide an active reset technique and an active column sensor readout technique. Methods for reducing circuit noise are also provided. The methods include providing a circuit configured to perform an active reset technique and an active column sensor readout technique. The methods further provide that the active reset technique and the active column sensor readout technique are both performed by the circuit. An imaging apparatus is provided that includes an array of photo-sensitive pixels, wherein each of the pixels can include a circuit configured to provide an active reset technique and an active column sensor readout technique. The active reset technique and the active column sensor readout technique are executable on the circuit. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101799 | IMAGE SENSOR, MULTI-CHIP MODULE TYPE IMAGE SENSOR AND CONTACT IMAGE SENSOR - The invention is to suppress a loss in image quality resulting from a sensitivity difference among different colors and to suppress an increase in a chip area. The invention provides for example an image sensor including three light detecting element rows respectively having R, G and B color filters on light detecting apertures, in which the light detecting element in the G light detecting element row has a light detecting area larger than that of the light detecting element in other B and R light detecting element rows and centers of gravity of light detecting parts of the light detecting elements in the respective light detecting element rows are arranged with a constant pitch (pitch Q) among the light detecting element rows and in which the G light detecting element row with a larger light detecting area in the light detecting element is not positioned as an end row among the R, G and B light detecting element rows but as a central light detecting element row. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101800 | WAVELENGTH MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A fiber optic interrogator includes a broadband optical source, at least one beam splitter directing output of the optical source to an array of fiber optic gratings, at least one linear transmission or reflection filter, at least one optical receiver and at least one amplifier associated with each receiver. In one aspect of the invention, a linear transmission filter is used to convert the change in center wavelength of a grating reflectivity spectrum to a change in intensity, which is proportional to the change in the grating central wavelength. In another aspect of the invention, a pair of opposite-sloped linear transmission filters are utilized to normalize the received and filtered reflections with respect to total optical power. In another aspect of the invention, the optical source is pulsed, and return pulses from each fiber optic grating to be measured are sampled by the interrogator at different times. In another aspect of the invention, the source driver randomizes ripple phase versus wavelength to reduce wavelength measurement error. In another aspect of the invention, active closed-loop circuits are added to the receiver amplifiers to stabilize the amplifier output. In yet another aspect of the invention, a temperature-controlled compensating array of fiber optic gratings is interrogated each time the measurement array of gratings is interrogated. In still another aspect of the invention, a fast reset analog integrator is added to the amplifier stage(s) to improve the signal detection threshold. In another aspect of the invention, the wavelength measurement is compensated for the effects of one grating shading another. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101801 | OPTICAL SCANNER DEVICE - An optical scanner device, comprising a scanning unit, which casts irradiation light emitted from a light source in an arbitrary direction to scan an observation object, an objective lens system, which converges the irradiation light on the observation object, and a photo-detector unit, which is disposed on an optical axis of the objective lens system to have the irradiation light transmit therethrough, is provided. A position of the irradiation light converged on the observation object is detected based on a position of a light spot of the irradiation light transmitting through the photo-detector unit. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101802 | DETECTION CIRCUIT FOR DETECTING MOVEMENTS OF A MOVABLE OBJECT - Detection circuits ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101803 | DETECTION CIRCUIT FOR DETECTING MOVEMENTS OF A MOVABLE OBJECT - Detection circuits ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101804 | DETECTION CIRCUIT FOR DETECTING MOVEMENTS OF A MOVABLE OBJECT - Detection circuits ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101805 | High Speed Scanning Platform for Microarray Scanner - The invention provides a scanning platform for high speed scanning of microarrays. The platform uses a novel flexible a metal strip/wheel linear driving system to convert rotary movement of motors into linear movement, thereby drives movement of a stage/microarray in the direction of scanning. The platform of the present invention provides high movement speed, high resolution, and low return deviation. It is also simple in structure and low in manufacturing cost. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101806 | Vessel for Rare Gas Filling, and Method for Polarization of Rare Gas Atomic Nucleus Using Said Vessel - A vessel for rare-gas filling is provided, where almost complete light circular polarization is realized, which has a light incident window of a single crystal material whose thickness and crystal axis orientation are optimized, and a polarization method of rare gas nuclei in the vessel is also provided. In addition, embodiments of the vessel is provided, which is impervious to alkali metal, and sustains high pressure, and shows no permeability for | 2009-04-23 |
20090101807 | MANIPULATION OF OBJECTS IN POTENTIAL ENERGY LANDSCAPES - Holographic optical traps using the forces exerted by computer-generated holograms to trap, move and otherwise transform mesoscopically textured materials. The efficacy of the present invention is based upon the quality and nature of the diffractive optical element used to create the traps and dynamically use them. Further a landscape of potential energy sites can be created and used to manipulate, sort and process objects. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101808 | HIGH RESOLUTION GAMMA MEASUREMENTS AND IMAGING - A method for measuring radiation in a borehole, the method including placing a detector comprising a scintillator and a plurality of photodetectors in the borehole; detecting a radiation interaction with a first photodetector; detecting the radiation interaction with at least a second photodetector; and determining a location of the interaction from the detecting; wherein the location provides information regarding formations surrounding the borehole. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101809 | MASS SPECTROMETRY-BASED QUANTITATIVE ASSAY FOR DETERMINING ABUNDANCE OF MOLECULAR SPECIES IN A COMPOSITION - Provided herein are quantitative LC-MS methods is aimed at identifying and quantifying the molecular species in a composition. Additionally provided are compositions comprising one or more molecular species. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101810 | MULTIPLEX DATA ACQUISITION MODES FOR ION MOBILITY-MASS SPECTROMETRY - A method and apparatus for multiplexed data acquisition for gas-phase ion mobility coupled with mass spectrometry is described. Ion packets are injected into an ion mobility drift chamber at a rate faster than the ion mobility separation arrival time distribution. The convoluted arrival time distributions thus generated are deconvoluted by a mass spectrometer and post-processing algorithms. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101811 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING IONS ADSORBED ON SURFACE OF MASK - A method of analyzing ions adsorbed on a surface of a mask for pattern formation of a semiconductor device, and an apparatus using the same are disclosed. The ion analyzing method includes: filling a heating container within a main chamber with a predetermined amount of a solvent; immersing a mask in the solvent-filled heating container; raising an internal pressure of the chamber to a predetermined level by supplying gas into the chamber; separating ions from a surface of the mask by heating the solvent within the heating container at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period; and analyzing the ions by collecting the solvent. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101812 | INTERFACE BETWEEN DIFFERENTIAL MOBILITY ANALYZER AND MASS SPECTROMETER - Various embodiments are described herein for an apparatus that can be used to interface a Differential Mobility Analyzer (DMA) with a Mass Spectrometer (MS). The apparatus includes first and second plates with first and second apertures respectively, and an interface region in between the first and second plates. During use, the first aperture receives mobility separated ions from the DMA, the interface region receives a gas flow to prevent gas outflow from the DMA toward the MS, and the first and second plates are configured to receive voltages to generate an electric field there between to guide the mobility separated ions from the first aperture to the second aperture, which then provides the mobility separated ions to the MS. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101813 | MULTIPLEXING DAUGHTER ION SPECTRUM ACQUISITION FROM MALDI IONIZATION - The invention relates to the measurement of daughter ion spectra of analyte substances that are ionized by means of matrix-assisted laser desorption. The invention shows how to record several daughter ion spectra from several parent ions per single pulse of laser light, that is per desorption event, by spatially splitting the ion beams or by temporally sequencing the spectral measurement; the various parent ions are selected one after another by switching the parent ion selector several times. Summing up corresponding individual daughter ion spectra from many pulses of laser light leads to several sum spectra being recorded practically synchronously with the same series of laser light pulses, with correspondingly reduced sample consumption and shortened data acquisition time. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101814 | CAPILLARY SEPARATED VAPORIZATION CHAMBER AND NOZZLE DEVICE AND METHOD - There is provided a capillary separated vaporization chamber and nozzle method and device for improved electron ionization liquid chromatography mass spectrometry of samples in a supersonic molecular beam. The device includes a vaporization chamber located upstream of a supersonic nozzle; a capillary separating the vaporization chamber and the supersonic nozzle, means for spray formation from sample in a flowing liquid; a vacuum system into which the supersonic nozzle induces supersonic expansion of the vaporized sample compounds and solvent vapor, for forming a supersonic molecular beam with vibrationally cold sample molecules and vaporized solvent; flythrough electron ionization ion source; mass analyzer; an ion detector and means for data processing of the resulting mass spectral information, for identifying and/or quantifying the chemical content of the sample. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101815 | CANTILEVER FOR NEAR FIELD OPTICAL MICROSCOPES, PLASMON ENHANCED FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPE EMPLOYING THE CANTILEVER, AND FLUORESCENCE DETECTING METHOD - A cantilever for near field optical microscopes is equipped with a probe in the vicinity of a free end thereof. The probe includes a thin film portion constituted by at least one layer of thin film that serves as the surface of the probe, and an inner bulk portion which is covered by the thin film portion. The outermost layer of the thin film portion is a thin dielectric film, and a metal portion is provided toward the interior of the probe from the thin dielectric film. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101816 | Testing apparatus using charged particles and device manufacturing method using the testing apparatus - A system for further enhancing speed, i.e. improving throughput in a SEM-type inspection apparatus is provided. An inspection apparatus for inspecting a surface of a substrate produces a crossover from electrons emitted from an electron beam source | 2009-04-23 |
20090101817 | CHARGED PARTICLE APPLICATION APPARATUS - The present invention provides a highly sensitive, thin detector useful for observing low-voltage, high-resolution SEM images, and provides a charged particle beam application apparatus based on such a detector. The charged particle beam application apparatus includes a charged particle irradiation source, a charged particle optics for irradiating a sample with a charged particle beam emitted from the charged particle irradiation source, and an electron detection section for detecting electrons that are secondarily generated from the sample. The electron detection section includes a diode device that is a combination of a phosphor layer, which converts the electrons to an optical signal, and a device for converting the optical signal to electrons and subjecting the electrons to avalanche multiplication, or includes a diode device having an electron absorption region that is composed of at least a wide-gap semiconductor substrate with a bandgap greater than 2 eV. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101818 | Corrector - The invention concerns a corrector ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101819 | ENERGY FILTER FOR COLD FIELD EMISSION ELECTRON BEAM APPARATUS - An electron beam apparatus and a method for providing an energy-filtered primary electron beam are described. Therein, a primary electron beam having an asymmetric first energy distribution is generated by means of an electron source. The primary electron beam is high-pass energy filtered using a retarding lens. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101820 | Night Vision Apparatus - A night visional apparatus is provided that can assist in enlarging the field of view at night or in bad weather, and can obtain image with high sensitivity over a range from a vicinity of the apparatus to a distant area. The night vision apparatus includes a headlamp having one or two or more light sources, to emit light ranging from a visible light region to an infrared light region, a plurality of peaks exiting in a wavelength spectrum in the visible light region; an imaging camera that received light emitted from the illuminating device; and an optical band elimination filter that blocks only a part of peaks among the plurality of peaks. An output image is obtained based on an image captured by the imaging camera through the optical band elimination filter. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101821 | Infrared Array Sensor - There is provided an infrared array sensor, which is capable of positional specification and flow tracking of an object to be detected without performing image processing, and whose cost is low. An infrared array sensor | 2009-04-23 |
20090101822 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SENSING FUEL MOISTURIZATION - A fuel moisturization sensor system is disclosed. The fuel moisturization sensor system includes a first light source configured for emitting light through a fuel and moisture flow path at a first wavelength, wherein the first wavelength is at least partially absorbable by the moisture when in a vapor phase and substantially not absorbable by the fuel, and a second light source configured for emitting light through the fuel and moisture flow path at a second wavelength, wherein the second wavelength is preferentially scattered by moisture when in a liquid phase and substantially not absorbed by the fuel or by the moisture when in a vapor phase, a detector system configured to detect light transmitted through the flow path at the first and second wavelengths and to generate a first data signal corresponding to the transmission at the first wavelength and a second data signal corresponding to the transmission at the second wavelength. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101823 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING WITH TEMPERATURE STABILIZATION - A system and method of monitoring with temperature stabilization. The system can include a housing operably connected to a fiber optic cable that provides a light wave thereto, a relay optic for receiving the light wave and being positioned in the housing, a radiation device for processing or producing radiation in the frequency range of 10 GHz to 100 THz from the light wave and being positioned in the housing, a temperature sensor in thermal communication with the housing, and a thermal management device in thermal communication with the housing where the thermal management device adjusts a temperature within the housing based on temperature conditions measured by the temperature sensor. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101824 | Muon detector - An economical position-sensing muon detector for muon radiography is constructed using a pair of glass plates spaced apart by crossed parallel barriers. Smaller detector wires are interspersed between the barriers and an ionizing gas is used to fill the space between the plates. A muon striking near where detector wires cross causes a local momentary current flow. The current flow in two of the detector wires is sensed to determine the coordinates of the muon impact. Such muon detectors can be assembled in modular surface arrays and such arrays can be positioned on spatial surfaces for differential inspection and detection of muons transiting through and emanating from objects placed within the inspection space. Such a detector constitutes a novel and useful invention in providing an inspection device and means for cargo or cargo vehicles that detects muons transiting through and emanating from hazardous materials intended to cause malicious harm. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101825 | INTEGRATIVE AND REAL-TIME RADIATION MEASUREMENT METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A method of determining the radiation type and energy distribution of a radiation source that outputs radiation. The method including providing a plurality of detector materials and exposing the plurality of detector materials to the radiation. Each of the plurality of detector materials stores a signal in response to being exposed to the radiation. The signals are representative of the radiation. The plurality of detector materials is stimulated to output the signals as measured signals. These measured signals are used to determine the radiation type and energy distribution of the radiation. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101826 | MULTI-STAGE SYSTEM FOR VERIFICATION OF CONTAINER CONTENTS - A multi-stage process utilizing one or more radiation sensors on a distributed network for the detection and identification of radiation, explosives, and special materials within a shipping container. The sensors are configured as nodes on the network. The system supports extended time options at each node and the ability to combine data from multiple nodes for the data acquisition and analysis of shipping containers. The system collects radiation data from one or more nodes and compares the collected data to one or more stored spectral images representing one or more isotopes to identify one or more isotopes present. The identified one or more isotopes present are corresponded to possible materials or goods that they represent. The possible materials or goods are compared with the manifest relating to the container to confirm the identity of materials or goods contained in the container or to detect and/or identify unauthorized materials or goods in the container. The containers are monitored and tracked as they are moved between the nodes. A central monitoring station monitors the radiological sensors, the information from the nodes and the tracking of the shipping containers. For shielded materials, explosives and other types of material detection, a neutron pulse device could be incorporated into the spreader bar position, the secondary position or both. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101827 | ON-BELT ANALYSER SYSTEM - An analyser system ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101828 | IMAGE DETECTING DEVICE AND IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM - An image detecting device includes an image detector, a temperature regulation controller, an image information output detector, and a timer, wherein the temperature regulation controller stops or relaxes the temperature regulation control operation on the image detector based on the image information output detection signal input thereto from the image information output detector, and resumes or stops relaxing the temperature regulation control operation on the image detector when the timer has measured a preset period of time after the temperature regulation control operation has been stopped or relaxed. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101829 | SENSOR, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR AN ULTRAVIOLET LAMP SYSTEM - A light sensor for an ultraviolet lamp system of the type having an electrodeless lamp excited by microwave energy includes a detector configured to detect light generated by the electrodeless lamp. An elongated channel is configured to be interposed between the detector and the electrodeless lamp. The elongated channel has a first aperture and a second aperture defined at opposing ends thereof. The first aperture is configured to receive light generated by the electrodeless lamp. The second aperture is positioned proximate the detector to transmit at least a portion of light received in the first aperture to the detector. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101830 | DETECTION OF ALPHA-PARTICLE EMITTING ISOTOPES - A system and method for detection of alpha particles generated by a test material in proximity to a light atomic weight element. The system includes a neutron detector that is configured to detect a rate of generation of neutrons produced by an (alpha, n) reaction between the test material and the light atomic weight element. There is also at least one gamma-ray detector configured to measure a rate of generation of 511 keV gamma rays produced by an annihilation reaction triggered by a positron emission from a daughter product of the light atomic weight element. A comparator is configured to compare the rate of generation of neutrons and the rate of generation of 511 keV gamma rays. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101831 | NEUTRON DETECTION - In some embodiments, an electron multiplier includes a neutron-sensitive composition having, in weight percent, approximately 30% to approximately 60% silicon oxide, approximately 20% to approximately 60% lead oxide, and approximately 1% to approximately 15% boron-10 enriched boron oxide. The composition is capable of interacting with neutrons to form an electron cascade. The electron multiplier can be in the form of a microchannel plate, a microfiber plate, or a microsphere plate. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101832 | DEFLECTING A BEAM OF ELECTRICALLY CHARGED PARTICLES ONTO A CURVED PARTICLE PATH - A device for deflecting a beam of electrically charged particles onto a curved particle path is provided. The device includes at least one beam guidance magnet having a coil system which has at least one coil that is curved along the particle path for the purpose of deflecting the beam onto a curved particle path, and at least one scanner magnet for variably deflecting the beam in a y,z plane at right angles to the particle path, characterized in that the device has at least one correction system which is embodied to influence the particle path in a regulated or controlled manner with the aid of electric and/or magnetic fields as a function of the position of the beam in the y,z plane. The invention also relates to a corresponding method for deflecting a beam of electrically charged particles onto a curved particle path. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101833 | GANTRY, PARTICLE THERAPY SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A GANTRY - The present embodiments relate to a gantry for the beam guidance of a particle beam with at least one beam guidance element. A carrier device is rotatably mounted in such a way that the particle beam can be directed by a rotation of the carrier device with the beam guidance element from various angles on to an object to be irradiated. At least one moveable actuating element may adjust a spatial position of the beam guidance element. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101834 | Ion beam extraction assembly in an ion implanter - The present invention relates to an ion beam extraction assembly for use in an ion beam generation apparatus such as those used, for example, in an ion implanter. An ion beam extraction assembly is provided for mounting within an ion beam generating apparatus comprising an ion source such that the extraction assembly is operable to extract ions from the ion source as an ion beam. The extraction assembly comprises an electrode assembly separate from the ion source, an electrode of the electrode assembly defining at least partly a path through the extraction assembly for passage of an ion beam. At least a part of the electrode assembly adjacent the path is tungsten and at least a part of the electrode assembly that is remote from the path is formed from a less expensive and/or lighter material. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101835 | EXCIMER RADIATION LALMP ASSEMBLY, AND SOURCE MODULE AND FLUID TREATMENT SYSTEM CONTAINING SAME - There is described an excimer radiation lamp assembly. The lamp assembly comprises: an elongate member having an annular cross-section to define an elongate passageway aligned with a longitudinal axis of the lamp assembly; an electrode element in electrical connection with at least a portion of the elongate passageway; and a cooling element disposed in the elongate passageway, the cooling element being electrically isolated with respect to the electrode element. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101836 | FLUORESCENCE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THIN METAL FILM WITH APERTURES TO BE USED BY THE FLUORESCENCE SENSOR - An excitation light beam is emitted from a light source. The excitation light beam propagates through a substrate and enters an interface between the substrate and a thin metal film having fine apertures with diameters less than or equal to the wavelength of the excitation light beam, provided on the surface of the substrate opposite that on which the excitation light beam is incident. Near field light is generated at the fine apertures. Fluorescent labels, included in a sample which is supplied to contact the thin metal film, are excited by the near field light and/or surface plasmon on the thin metal film induced by the near field light. The fluorescence emitted from the fluorescent labels is detected by a photodetector. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101837 | MULTILAYER IDENTIFICATION MARKER COMPOSITIONS - Multi-layer identification markers, which comprise at least two layers that contain combinations of absorbers and fluorescence emitters, are described. The multi-layer identification markers may have application as security markers and security coatings. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101838 | Ionizing-radiation-responsive compositions, methods, and systems - A method, composition and system respond to ionizing radiation to adjust biological activity. In some approaches the ionizing radiation is X-ray or extreme ultraviolet radiation that produces luminescent responses that induce biologically active responses. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101839 | LASER SCANNER APPARATUS FOR FLUORESCENCE MEASUREMENTS - The invention relates to a laser scanner apparatus ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101840 | Ionizing-radiation-responsive compositions, methods, and systems - A method composition and system respond to ionizing radiation to adjust biological activity. In some approaches the ionizing radiation is X-ray or extreme ultraviolet radiation that produces luminescent responses that induce biologically active responses. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101841 | Ionizing-radiation-responsive compositions, methods, and systems - A method composition and system respond to ionizing, radiation to adjust biological activity. In some approaches the ionizing radiation is X-ray or extreme ultraviolet radiation that produces luminescent responses that induce biologically active responses. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101842 | STANDOFF BIOAGENT-DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD USING MULTI-WAVELENGTH DIFFERENTIAL LASER-INDUCED FLUORESCENCE - A standoff bioagent-detection apparatus and method use a direct ultraviolet source to detect bioagents. In some embodiments, a standoff bioagent-detection apparatus and method use laser-induced fluorescence to determine the presence of a biological agent having an aromatic-protein shell, such as Tryptophan. In some embodiments, multi-wavelength differential laser-induced fluorescence helps reduce false alarm caused by naturally occurring interferants. In some embodiments, a full range of ultraviolet wavelengths is initially simultaneously generated to fluoresce Tryptophan to determine if an ambient level is excessive. When the ambient level is excessive, individual ultraviolet wavelengths may be generated in differential pairs and the detected fluorescence levels may be correlated with atmospheric absorption levels for Tryptophan to determine if a bioagent is highly likely to be present. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101843 | AGENT DETECTION IN THE PRESENCE OF BACKGROUND CLUTTER - The present invention generally provides systems and methods for detection of agents of interest in a bulk quantity of matter, which also contains clutter and other constituents that typically interfere with the detection of one or more agents of interest. A detection system of the invention generally contains a collection subsystem for obtaining a bulk sample, an interrogation subsystem for generating one or more analytical signals representative of the composition of the bulk sample, and an analytical subsystem according to the teachings of the invention that implements the methods and algorithms of the invention for analyzing the sample analytical signals to determine whether one or more agents of interest are present, e.g., at quantities above a certain threshold, in the bulk sample. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101844 | Radiation image converting panel, scintillator panel and radiation image sensor - For a radiation image converting panel according to the present invention, a converting portion that converts a radiation image to an optical image is formed on a support for which a dielectric multilayer film is formed on a metal reflector, and the dielectric multilayer film includes at least a first dielectric layer that is in contact with the metal reflector and a second dielectric layer that is formed on the first dielectric layer and has a higher refractive index than that of the first dielectric film layer to light emitted by the converting portion. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101845 | Exposure Device for Printing Plates - The invention relates to an exposure device ( | 2009-04-23 |
20090101846 | Ionizing-radiation-responsive compositions, methods, and systems - A method, composition and system respond to ionizing radiation to adjust biological activity. In some approaches the ionizing radiation is X-ray or extreme ultraviolet radiation that produces luminescent responses that induce biologically active responses. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101847 | OPTICAL MEASURING DEVICE, OPTICAL MEASURING APPARATUS AND FINE PARTICLE MEASURING APPARATUS USING OPTICAL MEASURING DEVICE - Disclosed herein is an optical measuring device, including: a plurality of microfluidic channels extending in parallel to each other; and a scanning section configured to scan a plurality of measuring light beams in a scanning direction in which the microfluidic channels are juxtaposed to optically measure fine particles introduced into the microfluidic channels. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101848 | LOCAL PRESSURE SENSING IN A PLASMA PROCESSING SYSTEM - A plasma processing system includes a process chamber, a source configured to generate a plasma in the process chamber, a platen configured to support a workpiece in the process chamber, and a pressure sensor positioned adjacent to the workpiece. The pressure sensor is configured to monitor a local pressure adjacent to the workpiece. A method includes generating a plasma in a process chamber, supporting a workpiece in the process chamber, and monitoring a local pressure adjacent to the workpiece with a pressure sensor positioned adjacent to the workpiece. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101849 | Infrared ray generator for photoelectric finger pulse sensor - An infrared ray generator controlled by photoelectric finger pulse sensor comprises a carrier circuit, a photoelectric signal generating circuit, a photoelectric finger pulse signal receiving circuit, a signal anti-disturbing circuit, a carrier amplification circuit, a detecting and filtering circuit, a low pass amplifying circuit, an intelligent processing circuit, a voltage regulation circuit for triggering and controlling infrared ray lamp, and a power supply circuit for the infrared ray generator. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101850 | ARRANGEMENT FOR GENERATING EUV RADIATION - The invention is directed to an arrangement for generating EUV radiation particularly for source modules in exposure installations for EUV lithography for semiconductor chip fabrication. The object of the invention, to find a novel possibility for realizing an EUV source module which appreciably improves the ratio of resources to results in the transfer of radiation from the primary source location (plasma | 2009-04-23 |
20090101851 | Method for estimating thread parameters of a part - A method for estimating thread parameters of a part which moves relative to a stage and a plurality of sensors which measure the amount of radiation contained in directed planar portions of radiation unobstructed by the part is provided. The amount of radiation is representative of a respective geometric dimension of the part. The method includes obtaining calibrated part data from an inspection region between position limits of the stage. The calibrated part data includes calibrated sensor data for each sensor of the system and its corresponding coordinate system. The method further includes processing the calibrated part data to obtain intermediate data. The method still further includes analyzing the intermediate data to produce estimates of the thread parameters of the part. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101852 | Passage switching valve - A passage switching valve includes a lower actuator and an upper actuator. the lower actuator includes a case, a diaphragm, an operating rod, and a spring. A lower end of the operating rod is connected to a valve element. The upper actuator includes a case, a diaphragm, an operating rod, and a spring. An upper end of the lower operating rod is abuttable on a lower end of the upper operating rod. The upper pressure chamber and the lower negative pressure chamber are communicated with each other. Each of the negative pressure chambers of the actuators is to be supplied with negative pressure. Each of the operating rods is held against vibration by a bush. The lower spring is set to be greater in urging force than the upper spring. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101853 | FIRING VALVE - A valve for generating a flow of pressurized fluid in response to a command, including: a discharge conduit for discharging the pressurized fluid; a valve body surrounding the discharge conduit; a chamber that connects the discharge conduit to the valve body; a cover covering the discharge conduit and forming the chamber; and a flexible membrane positioned within the chamber. The cover includes an access hole for charging the valve body with the pressurized fluid, and for commanding the discharge of the pressurized fluid. The discharge conduit includes a grid in that part thereof that communicates with the chamber. The flexible membrane is fixed to the center of the grid. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101854 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT - A hydraulic control valve for heavy equipment is provided, which includes a valve body having a supply passage supplied with a hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic pump, ports for supplying the hydraulic fluid to an actuator or receiving the hydraulic fluid from the actuator, tank passages for returning the hydraulic fluid from the actuator to a hydraulic tank, and a first regeneration passage for supplying a part of the returned hydraulic fluid to the supply passage; a spool slidably installed in the valve body in accordance with supply of a pilot signal pressure from an exterior, and controlling flow of the hydraulic fluid supplied to the actuator from the supply passage during shifting; and a regeneration valve installed between the first regeneration passage and the tank passage, and including a piston moved by the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump, a regeneration spool shifted by pressure fluctuation of the supply passage to variably adjust a flow rate of the hydraulic fluid discharged from the first regeneration passage to the tank passage via a return passage, a first resilient member for resiliently supporting the regeneration spool in a direction opposite to a shifted direction of the regeneration spool, and a pilot piston for resiliently supporting a set pressure of the first resilient member. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101855 | Valve Glue Diverter - In one preferred embodiment, the present invention includes a valve having a glue diverter to divert or prevent glue from blocking a solenoid discharge passage and thereby ensure operation of the valve. The discharge passage terminates in a protruding area, spaced away from a surrounding area so as to allow excess glue within the valve to travel around the discharge passage. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101856 | Gate valve actuator - In combination with an external actuator for electrically operating a gate valve for use with a recreational vehicle, a gate valve within a housing, a flow passageway, a valve closure member moveable transversely of the flow passageway to cause the passageway to open and close. The valve closure member comprises a valve stem and a connected handle. Also provided is an electrical control unit with a motor, an electrical drive means and a drive shaft to engage the handle. A switch means electrically connected to the control unit has an on and off position. In the on position, the actuator lifts the handle to move the gate and open the flow passageway. In the off position, the actuator retracts the handle to move the gate linearly to close the flow passageway. Also provided is a releasable ring pin which confines the handle and which, when removed, enables the manual override of the external actuator. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101857 | VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly has a valve housing, an inlet, an outlet and a flow passage extending between the inlet and the outlet. A shut-off valve is mounted on the housing adjacent the inlet and a flow control valve is mounted on the housing adjacent the outlet. By mounting both valves on the same housing, the dimensions of the assembly are reduced. | 2009-04-23 |
20090101858 | VALVE WITH ELASTICALLY DEFORMABLE COMPONENT - A valve including an elastically deformable component is disclosed, wherein the elastically deformable component is disposed in one of a valve head and a valve body, and wherein the elastically deformable component is elastically deformed when the valve is in a closed position to facilitate a substantially fluid tight seal between the valve head and the valve body. | 2009-04-23 |