18th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 15 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140117147 | AIRCRAFT DEPLOYMENT AND RETRIEVAL OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES - An aircraft system incorporates a first aircraft having a grappling device including a first gripper with a first actuator and a second gripper with a second actuator. The first gripper and the second gripper are movable between an open and a closed position to engage a hooking device and pivot together to change a capture angle. A first controller receives a command and operates the actuators in response to open and close the first and second grippers of the grappling device. The controller also receives a second command and operates the first and second actuators to pivot the grippers and provide grappling at a range of capture angles. A second aircraft, which may be a UAV, incorporates the hooking device. The hooking device includes a ring rotatable from the surface and a third actuator to rotate the ring between a stowed and an extended position. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117148 | METHOD OF MANAGING AN ENGINE FAILURE ON A MULTI-ENGINED AIRCRAFT HAVING A HYBRID POWER PLANT - A method of managing an engine failure on a rotary wing aircraft ( | 2014-05-01 |
20140117149 | Tetra-Propeller Aircraft - Described herein is a vertical take-off and landing aircraft comprising: an upper enclosure comprising a first upper arm and a second upper arm; a lower enclosure comprising a first lower arm and a second lower arm; wherein the first upper arm and the first lower arm comprise a first upper buckle and a first lower buckle, respectively; wherein the second upper arm and the second lower arm comprise a second upper buckle and a second lower buckle, respectively; wherein the first upper buckle engages the first lower buckle and the second upper buckle engages the second lower buckle, thereby securing the upper enclosure to the lower enclosure. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117150 | WING HINGE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING HINGED TORQUE BOXES - A wing assembly comprises a fixed section, a foldable section, and a hinge assembly for hinging the foldable section to the fixed section. The hinge assembly includes a plurality of interleaved torque boxes that are hinged together. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117151 | WING FOLD SYSTEM - A wing fold system may move a second portion of a wing with respect to a first portion of the wing between flight position | 2014-05-01 |
20140117152 | Twin Tip Turbine Propulsors Powered by a Single Gas Turbine Generator - A gas turbine engine has a core engine incorporating a turbine, and a manifold positioned downstream of the turbine. The manifold delivers gas downstream of the turbine into at least two nacelles, with each of the nacelles receiving a fan rotor. The fan rotor is fixed to rotate with a tip turbine mounted at a radially outer location of the fan rotor, with the tip turbine being in the path of gases from the manifold. An aircraft is also disclosed. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117153 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO LAUNCH AIRCRAFT - Systems and methods to launch an aircraft are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system to launch an aircraft comprises a launch arm comprising at least one load cell, an aircraft coupled to the launch arm, and a release mechanism in communication with the at least one load cell, wherein the release mechanism releases the aircraft when the at least one load cell indicates that a load on the launch arm is below a predetermined threshold. Other embodiments may be described. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117154 | ROTORCRAFT FITTED WITH A MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR JOINTLY MOUNTING A CONTROL PANEL AND AN AVIONICS RACK PREVIOUSLY FITTED WITH A UNITARY CABLING ASSEMBLY - A rotorcraft fitted with means for mounting at least one front avionics rack ( | 2014-05-01 |
20140117155 | TEMPORARY CLAMP-ON LANDING GEAR WHEEL SAFETY ZONE FENCE - A safety device to separate personnel from landing gear tires which incorporates a clamping collar configured to wrap around a landing gear post. A support frame extends outward from the clamping collar and defines a perimeter around the landing gear. A mesh skirt extends downward from the support frame. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117156 | SINGLE AISLE AIRCRAFT LAVATORY WITH OPTIMIZED USE OF FLOOR SPACE FOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY - An aircraft cabin has a lavatory that is accessible from a cross-aisle of the aircraft and in which the toilet is moved from the typical outboard location to an inboard location where increased head room enables the toilet to be positioned in tight proximity to a back wall of the lavatory directly behind the toilet and thereby increases an open area of floor surface in front of the toilet for wheelchair access to the lavatory. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117157 | Circumference Splice for Joining Shell Structures - The disclosed shell structure splice and method may include a first panel having a first edge, a second panel having a second edge, the second edge being positioned in edgewise alignment with the first edge to form a splice joint, a strap bridging the splice joint and attached to the first panel and the second panel, the strap having a first tapered region and a second tapered region, a first fitting having a tapered section and a flat section, the tapered section being attached to the first tapered region of the strap, and a second fitting having a tapered section and a flat section, the tapered section being attached to the second tapered region of the strap. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117158 | AIRCRAFT WING WITH WING TIP DEVICE - An aircraft wing assembly comprising a wing ( | 2014-05-01 |
20140117159 | Flexible Truss Frame and Method of Making the Same - A composite frame includes a plurality of truss elements covered by a cap. The truss elements are flexibly coupled with each other and with the cap. The frame flexes to conform to a contoured surface to which it is attached. Once attached, the installed frame provides the required rigidity to the structure. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117160 | DECORATIVE RING DEVICE FOR FREE-FLOATING INTERFACE OF AIRCRAFT INTERIOR SIDEWALL WINDOW LINING - An interior lining interface incorporates a decorative interface ring having a substantially flat flange with multiple bearing ring bosses on an inner surface of the flange for engagement of an inner surface of a rim of a window ring. Multiple friction fit legs extend from the flange and are received within and constrained by the interface ring to the widow ring rim. A window reveal has a mating surface contacting the flange. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117161 | AIRCRAFT DOOR MECHANISM WITH HANDLE ACTUATED DESCENDER - A door assembly for an aircraft includes a partition panel disposed laterally within a fuselage of the aircraft and a descender panel moveably secured to a lower end of the partition panel for selectively closing an aisle opening defined below the partition panel. The door assembly further includes a handle disposed on the partition panel that is operatively connected to the descender panel through a link mechanism such that rotation of the handle is translated into movement of the descender panel to move the descender panel between a retracted position and a deployed position. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117162 | CONNECTOR FOR SECURING DOUBLE SKIN PIPEWORK AND ASSEMBLY OBTAINED - A connector for securing floating double skin pipework to a structure includes means for securing to the structure, and an external body forming an outer channel and an internal tube forming an inner channel around the longitudinal axis of the connector. The means for securing to the structure includes a fixed connection backed up by a sliding connection along the longitudinal axis of the connector. The connector includes at least one bore for producing the fixed connection and at least one holding rail for producing the sliding connection. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117163 | CRYOGENIC TANK - A cryogenic tank includes a shell having an interior side, an exterior side, and an internal volume that is bounded by the interior side. The shell has a shape that includes at least two elongated lobes that are defined by partial cylinders that intersect each other. The partial cylinders extend lengths along central longitudinal axes that are offset from each other. The lobes include opposite domes that extend at opposite ends of the length of the corresponding partial cylinder. The cryogenic tank includes an internal reinforcement frame having a web of elongate frame members extending within the internal volume. The frame members extend along the interior side of the shell such that lengths of the frame members extend along paths that follow the profile of the interior side of the shell. The internal reinforcement frame is configured to distribute loads exerted on the shell along at least three different directions. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117164 | MOTORIZATION SYSTEM WITH TORQUE SUITABLE FOR HINGE WITH CROSSED WINDING MEANS - A motorization device comprises two substantially parallel winding cylinders, at least one longitudinal link element to maintain a predetermined distance between the cylinders, and wound around said winding tracks, the link element consequently having a crossover point between the winding cylinders, two flexible tracks fixed to the winding cylinders and arranged facing and in contact with one another at the point of contact, a winding cylinder and flexible track assembly forming a fitting, a prestressing force being applied at the point of contact under the effect of the link element. The flexible tracks have a spiral form configured that the point of contact between the two flexible tracks in spiral form, situated between said winding cylinders, is offset relative to the crossover point, such that a torque dependent on the distance between the point of contact and the crossover point is applied, to provoke the mutual rotation of the fittings. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117165 | MOTORIZATION SYSTEM FOR HINGE WITH FLEXIBLE ROLLING TRACKS - A motorization device comprises two substantially parallel winding cylinders, at least longitudinal link element-forming winding means, the winding means being suitable for maintaining a predetermined distance between the winding cylinders and being wound around the winding cylinders, and at least two flexible tracks, a flexible track being fixed to each winding cylinder, the flexible tracks being arranged facing one another and having a point of contact, a prestressing force being applied at said point of contact of the flexible tracks under the effect of the winding means. The motorization device comprises elastic means arranged between each winding cylinder and the corresponding flexible track, the elastic means being configured so as to exert a radial compression force on each flexible track, normal to the surface of the flexible track at least at said point of contact. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117166 | NATURAL LAMINAR FLOW WINGTIP - An aircraft wing tip device may include a unitized, monolithic leading edge torque box that may be formed of polymer matrix fiber-reinforced material. The leading edge torque box may include a skin that may define a continuous, uninterrupted outer mold line surface extending aftwardly from a winglet leading edge by a distance of at least approximately 60 percent of a local chord length. The leading edge torque box may further include at least one internal component extending between opposing inner surfaces of the skin and being integrally formed therewith. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117167 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE LOCOMOTIVES - The disclosure is directed to a control system for a train consist. The control system may have a first controller associated with a first locomotive and a second controller associated with a second locomotive. The control system may also include an input device configured to generate a first signal indicative of a desired consist performance, and at least one sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of an actual performance of the first and second locomotives. The second controller may be configured to determine a first performance setting of the first locomotive and a different second performance setting of the second locomotive based on the first signal, and automatically adjust the first and second performance settings based on a difference between the first and second signals. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117168 | ESTIMATED TRAIN OCCUPANCY RANGE DETERMINATION DEVICE, ONBOARD SYSTEM, AND ESTIMATED TRAIN OCCUPANCY RANGE DETERMINATION METHOD - An onboard system measures the train position by measuring the rotational speed of a tacho-generator, determines an estimated train occupancy range (in which the train may be present) using the train position, and transmits the estimated train occupancy range to a ground system. The onboard system corrects the train position based on the results of communication with a correction coil when the train has passed through the installation point of a correction coil. When the train position has been shifted backward as a result of correction that utilizes the correction coil, the onboard system determines and transmits the estimated train occupancy range based on the train position immediately before correction until the latest train position reaches the train position immediately before correction, and determines and transmits the estimated train occupancy range based on the latest train position after the latest train position has reached the train position immediately before correction. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117169 | OCCUPANCY DETECTION DEVICE AND OCCUPANCY DETECTION METHOD - An onboard system transmits a train occupancy range based on a measured train position to a ground system. The ground system provisionally detects the occupancy state of each block section based on the train occupancy range acquired from the onboard system. Exit detection points (Qh, Qr) are set at a position outside each block section. It is determined that the train has left the block section when the entirety of the train occupancy range has passed the exit detection point (Qh, Qr). When the provisional detection result indicates that the detection target block section is not occupied, and it has been determined that the train has left the detection target block section, it is determined that the detection target block section is not occupied. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117170 | CORD AND TUBE ORGANIZER - A removable cord and tube organizer having a rigid body and an elastic member is described herein. The rigid body has attachment points and channels for attachment of the elastic member when the elastic member is wrapped around an IV pole or other body to affix the organizer thereto. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117171 | CABLE HOLDER - A cable holder which can securely hold cables is provided. The cable holder for holding cables comprises a base, a cable hole drilled into the base to hold the cables, a holding hole drilled into the base to hold holding objects, a first passage formed in an outer peripheral part of the base surrounding the holding hole to connect between outside and the holding hole, and a second passage formed between the holding hole and the cable hole to connect between the holding hole and the cable hole. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117172 | CABLE RETENTION UNIT - Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a device for maintaining a cable in place or otherwise securing, capping, shielding, or guarding a cable. In one embodiment, the cable retention unit is used to secure or guard a cable in place in a seat actuator or other cable-containing component. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117173 | Lock for musical instrument stand - A height adjustable stand for musical instrument includes a connecting housing including a sleeve secured to the stand, a bifurcation extending out of the sleeve and including a top opening communicating with a slot therein, and two limit surfaces on both sides of the opening respectively; two opposite hooks each pivotably secured to the bifurcation and including a coupling member including a spring receptacle, a lever, an inclined surface adjacent to the receptacle, and a latch, and a curved member extending from the coupling member; a torsion spring biased between the spring receptacles; and a lock pivotably supported in the opening and including a first part, a second part at an angle with respect to the first part, and a protrusion on a bottom of the first part. Pressing of the first part moves the protrusion out of the slot to unlock the hooks. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117174 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORT - An electronic device support for installing a clamping means to clamp and hold an electronic device is introduced. The electronic device support includes a rod and two bases. The rod is in an arc shape; each base has a connecting portion; both ends of the rod are installed at the connecting portions respectively. In the electronic device support, the arc shape rod is combined with the bases, so that the electronic device can be raised and fixed appropriately by the electronic device support to achieve the effects of facilitating a user who lies in bed to use the electronic device without holding the electronic device as well as facilitating the user to leave the bed. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117175 | SUPPORT DEVICE - A support device, applicable for holding up an electronic device in different directions, the support device includes a base and a curved sliding bracket. The base includes a fixing part. The curved sliding bracket is slidably assembled on the base in a curve direction. The electronic device is adapted for being fixed on the curved sliding bracket. The base includes a sliding rail, where the curved sliding bracket is assembled. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117176 | INTEGRATED BRAKE COMPONENT MOUNTING BRACKET - An integrated brake component mounting bracket for a mechanical spring axle/suspension system of a heavy-duty vehicle includes an axle seat that is disposed on and is rigidly connected to an axle of the vehicle. An air chamber mounting bracket is rigidly connected to the axle seat, and a cam shaft assembly mounting bracket is rigidly connected to the axle seat. A brake air chamber of a brake system is attached to the air chamber mounting bracket, and a cam shaft assembly of the brake system is mounted to the cam shaft assembly mounting bracket. The integrated brake component mounting bracket thus provides mounting of the brake air chamber and the cam shaft assembly on the axle seat, which reduces the number of components that are welded to the axle and enables the use of a thinner-wall axle, desirably reducing the weight and cost associated with the axle/suspension system. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117177 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE RING-HOLDER - Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems and methods for a multifunction device holding accessory to improve the convenience of use of portable electronic devices. In embodiments, two half-rings may be configured to be positioned in a first position and in a second position. In the first position, the two half-rings may be configured to form a ring that is congruent with a body of the multifunction device holding accessory. In the second position, the two half-rings may be configured to project away from the body of the multifunction device holding accessory to form a ring-hook. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117178 | TELESCOPING AND MULTIDIRECTIONAL MOVEMENT ARM FOR A HANDHELD SHOWER HEAD AND RELATED METHOD - A mounting system for a shower head includes a mounting bracket mounted to a pipe passing through a shower wall, wherein the pipe is part of a shower that delivers water to a shower head. A telescoping arm is affixed to the mounting bracket through a multi-directional joint at a first end of the telescoping arm. A shower head holder is affixed to a second end of the telescoping arm by way of an adjustable joint. The multi-directional joint is formed to rotate and pivot relating to the mounting bracket so that the telescoping arm may be rotated and pivot toward and away from the shower wall in three dimensions. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117179 | SIGNAGE DEVICES - The embodiments described and claimed herein are signage devices for reusable plastic containers (“RPC”) of the type that can be used by growers for shipping produce and by grocery stores for displaying and selling said produce. A first embodiment includes a spring-clip that attaches to a side wall of the RPC and a sign holder that can be rotated about a horizontal axis. A second embodiment includes a spring-clip that attaches to a side wall of the RPC and a sign holder that is oriented at a predetermined angle. A third embodiment includes an elongated spring-clip that attaches to a side wall of the RPC and an elongated, angled sign holder that is designed to hold signs that are scored along its length. A fourth embodiment sits in the interior volume of the RPC, divides the interior of the RPC into four compartments for different types of produce, and provides a sign holder for each of the four compartments. The fifth embodiment includes two spring-clip stems that are attach to the side wall of the RPC and hold a free-swinging signage panel that holds a sign on both its front and rear surfaces. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117180 | BRACKET PIN ASSEMBLY - A bracket pin assembly includes a support plate having an end plate which has at least one opening. The pin includes a base, a support member, a first installation member, a second installation member, and a resilient member. The base has a chamber and the support member is connected to the base. The first and second installation members respectively have a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion. The support member has an engaging section. The resilient member is located in the chamber of the base to bias the first and second installation members. When the installation members of the pin extend through the first installation holes of the first post, the first and second engaging portions are engaged with the engaging section of the support members to secure the first and second installation members relative to the support members. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117181 | FIXING MECHANISM AND ANTENNA DEVICE THEREWITH - A fixing mechanism with easy assembly and for fixing an antenna holder and a supporting tube is disclosed. The fixing mechanism includes a shaft, a constraining member, a pivot member and a handle. The shaft is for disposing through a first fixing structure of the antenna holder and a second fixing structure of the supporting tube. The constraining member is connected to an end portion of the shaft, and the pivot member is connected to another end portion of the shaft. The pivot member and the constraining member are cooperatively for constraining the shaft from separating from the first fixing structure and the second fixing structure. The handle is pivoted to the pivot member, and the handle drives the pivot member to activate the shaft to pull the constraining member, so as to press the antenna holder and the supporting tube cooperatively with the constraining member. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117182 | SIMULTANEOUSLY FOLDABLE MULTI-SCREEN MONITOR ARM DEVICE - A simultaneously foldable multi-screen monitor support having separate support arms connected to separate posts extending from a base. The posts are mounted on end sections of the base and are pivotable about a center section. When one post is moved between a first position and a second position, the other post simultaneously moves between a third position and a fourth position. The movement of one post moves the other post and monitors that are supported on the posts are moved in the same manner from a folded position to an operating position or vice versa. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117184 | VIAL HOLDER AND METHOD OF USE - A customizable holder for vials and test tubes is described herein. The holder includes a body having an inclined portion and a vertical portion joined together. A guide is present in the inclined portion for accepting elastic clamps for holding a vial or test tube. The elastic clamps have a slot and aperture therein to retain a vial or test tube. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117185 | SENSOR MOUNTING APPARATUS - A sensor mounting apparatus includes a base, a first installation arm, and a second installation arm. The first installation arm and the second installation arm extend from the base. The first installation arm defines a first installation slot. The second installation arm defines a second installation slot. Each of the first installation slot and the second installation slot configured for receiving two sensors. Central axis of the first installation slot and the second installation slot is arranged in a line. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117186 | UNIVERSAL CEILING MOUNT CLIP TO SUPPORT MULTIPLE TYPES OF CEILING RAILS - According to one embodiment of the disclosure, an apparatus comprises a fastening plate and a rail retention unit. The fastening plate is adapted for attaching a wireless network device thereto in order to suspend the device. The rail retention unit is coupled to the fastening plate. The rail retention unit comprises a plurality of retention areas sized to retain at least three different types of ceiling rails. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117187 | Passive Climbing Protection Device Comprised Of Multiple Components Confined To A Single Stem Which Nest To Create Chocks Of Differing Sizes - A passive climbing protection device can be comprised of multiple components that are confined to a single stem which nest to create chocks of differing sizes. The multiple components are sized to enable each smaller component to be nested within the next largest component. Different sized chocks can be formed by simply sliding one or more larger components away from one or more smaller components leaving the smaller components to form a chock of the desired size. Accordingly, the passive climbing protection device provides multiple differently sized chocks on a single stem to enable a large range of placements to be covered with a single device. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117188 | Hanger Bar for Recessed Luminaires with Integral Nail - A hanger bar assembly for a recessed luminaire is disclosed. The hanger bar assembly includes a first hanger bar member having a first attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, and a second hanger bar member having a second attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, the second hanger bar member being adjacent to the first hanger bar member. The first and the second attachment structures each include a first wall having a first fastener aperture and a second wall having a second fastener aperture, the first and second fastener apertures being formed about a common central longitudinal axis. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117189 | KEYBOARD AND TRACKPAD SUPPORT APPARATUS - An apparatus for securely and ergonomically supporting a wireless keyboard and wireless trackpad. The apparatus can include a platform and chassis. The trapezoidal shaped chassis provides an ergonomic height and angle for keyboard and trackpad use on a flat surface and the trapezoidal shaped chassis sits securely in one's lap. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117190 | Support Frame Assembly And Method Of Forming A Support Frame Assembly - At least one aspect of the present invention is related to a support frame assembly for supporting a solar device, such as an array of mirror elements and/or photovoltaic panels. The support frame assembly includes a plurality of support arm assemblies, each of which includes a pair of rails and a plurality of web structures interconnecting the rails. Specifically, each of the web structures has a base which is attached to one of the rails and a pair of legs extending towards and attached to the other of the rails. The web structures are preferably formed through a single stamping process with at least one of the web structures being at least partially in a nesting relationship with another of the web structures. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117191 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING AN OPTICAL DEVICE - An apparatus for positioning an optical device includes (i) a holder assembly for holding an optical device and for limiting movement of the optical device within the holder assembly to movement in the Z-direction and (ii) a housing for permitting limited movement of the holder assembly in the X-direction, for supporting and optionally permitting movement of the holder assembly in the Y-direction, for supporting and for substantially preventing movement of the holder assembly in the Z-direction. When the holder assembly optionally holding the optical device is positioned within the housing to obtain a desired position of the optical device, a bonding material may be used for fixing the location in the X-direction, and optionally the Y-direction, of the holder assembly within the housing. A method of operating the apparatus for obtaining a desired position of an optical device is further provided. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117192 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE COVER - A cover includes a placing plate, a supporting plate, and a connecting portion. The placing plate is placed on a desktop. The supporting plate supports an electronic device. The connecting portion is connected between the placing plate and the supporting plate. A plurality of positioning pieces is placed on the connecting portion, a first joint between the connecting portion and the placing plate, and a second joint between the connecting portion and the supporting plate. The plurality of positioning pieces is elastically bent in different angles to position the supporting plate in different inclined positions. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117193 | STAND FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A stand for an electronic device, such as a smart phone has an elongated shaft with a handle end and spaced apart projecting members, one of which engages a port of the electronic device. Engagement is controlled either by pivoting until a pivot stop member sets a desired angle or by interlocking or frictional engagement of a projecting member with a port. The roles of members may be reversed or only a single projecting member used in an interlock engagement with the device. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117194 | SUPPORT FRAME FOR A MODULAR LECTERN - A support frame for a modular lectern is assembled together with a top board, a bottom board and a divider board to form the modular lectern and is provided with a main board, a first connecting member and a second connecting member, wherein the parts of the support frame of are locked together in a tongue and groove manner, and can be disassembled into the three main parts: the main board, the first connecting member and the second connecting member, which can be stacked one upon another together with the top, bottom and divider boards for easy transportation. Furthermore, the top and bottom boards are pivoted to the main board via the first and second connecting portions, so that the top and bottom boards can be folded to further save transportation space. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117195 | LIFT DEVICE - A lift device includes a main body unit including a first board and two racks and a lifting unit. The two racks are separately and parallely configured on the first board in a first direction. The lifting unit includes a lifting board disposed on and parallel to the first board, and being slidable with respect to the first board in the first direction; and two abutting members disposed on the lifting board between the two blocks and each having an abutting block and a first elastic member, wherein the abutting block is slidable with respect to the lifting board in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the first elastic member is disposed on the lifting board to abut against one end of the abutting block for enabling the other end of the abutting block to abut against the protruding portions. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117196 | CHASSIS ASSEMBLY AND ANTI-THEFT DEVICE THEREOF - A chassis assembly includes a chassis, a supporting bracket, and an anti-theft device. The chassis defines a slide slot. A stop hook is formed in the slide slot. The supporting bracket includes a stop block. The stop block slides into the slide slot and supports the chassis. The anti-theft device includes a slide plate, a pivoting member, a resilient member to rotate the pivoting member to an angle relative to the slide plate, and a fastener. A position hook extends from the pivoting member. When the pivoting member is parallel to the slide plate, the slide plate and the pivoting member enter the slide slot. The pivoting member is released when the slide plate abuts the stop block. The resilient member forces the position hook to engage with the stop hook. The pivoting member and the slide plate are held together with an anti-theft fastener. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117197 | VARIABLE LEVEL PLATFORM ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - An apparatus adaptable to automatic leveling platform devices with integral springs, which enables an operator to easily and quickly adjust the overall spring resistance to accommodate a range of loads applied to the platform. More particularly, the apparatus utilizes a sliding frame, springs and pins such that a user may engage or disengage one or more springs easily and quickly. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117198 | SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT - An inner side edge part of a PCU supporting frame is arranged at a rear-downward angle; a rear supporting bracket that connects a rear edge part of the supporting frame with a dashboard upper is arranged at a rear-upward angle; the frame main body and the PCU are pressed diagonally down-backward when a load input is received on the supporting frame from the vehicle front side; and with the rear supporting bracket being rotationally displaced by this pressing, the supporting frame and the PCU are displaced diagonally down-backward. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117199 | SUPPORT MECHANSIM FOR DEVICE - A foldable supporting mechanism includes at least one hinge secured to a device, a bracket rotatably fixed to the device by the at least one hinge, and an elastic assembly secured to the at least one hinge. The supporting mechanism provides an elastic force to retain the bracket at an angle with the device when the bracket is unfolded. When the bracket is folded, the elastic assembly restores to continue urging the bracket to be fully retracted against the device. The at least one buffering assembly impedes the free rotation of the bracket relative to the device when the bracket is being unfolded and when it is being folded. An electronic device having the supporting mechanism is also provided. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117200 | OPTICAL COMMUNICATION RECEPTION SYSTEM - A system configured to maintain a consistent local-oscillator-power-to-primary-signal-power ratio (LO/SIG ratio). The system may be configured to: receive the voltages for a plurality of optical signal components split from a combined SIG and LO signal; determine individual factors for the plurality of optical signal components; average the individual factors; determine whether the averaged output is less than an existing minimum reference value for a variable optical attenuator; determine whether the averaged output is greater than an existing maximum reference value for the variable optical attenuator; change the existing minimum reference value to a new value associated with the averaged output, due to determining that the averaged output is less than the existing minimum reference value; change the existing maximum reference value to a new value associated with the averaged output, due to determining that the averaged output is greater than the existing maximum reference value; and change a new value associated with the averaged output to be transmitted to the variable optical attenuator. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117201 | OPTICAL SENSING ELEMENT ARRANGEMENT WITH INTEGRAL PACKAGE - A sensor assembly is disclosed that includes a hollow casing having a radiation entrance opening. A radiation-transmissive optic is at the radiation entrance opening. A substrate is inside and sealed against the hollow casing. An optical sensing element is coupled to the substrate and configured to sense radiation that has passed through the radiation-transmissive optic. A method of manufacturing the sensor assembly also is disclosed. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117202 | DRIVER CIRCUIT AND READOUT CIRCUIT - A driver circuit outputs a result of classifying and counting photons based on one or more energy levels to a column line. The driver circuit includes a multiplexer for receiving the result from a counter, a driving inverter for receiving a signal from the multiplexer and a power supply, and a switch connected between the power supply and an input terminal of the driving inverter. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117203 | Infrared Reflection/Absorption Layer For Reducing Ghost Image of Infrared Reflection Noise And Image Sensor Using the Same - An image sensor includes a photo sensing element for receiving infrared (IR) radiation and detecting the IR radiation and generating an electrical signal indicative of the IR radiation. A redistribution layer (RDL) is disposed under the photo sensing element, the RDL comprising pattern of conductors for receiving the electrical signal. An IR reflection layer, an IR absorption layer or an isolation layer is disposed between the photosensing element and the RDL. The IR reflection layer, IR absorption layer or isolation layer provides a barrier to IR radiation such that the IR radiation does not impinge upon the RDL. As a result, a ghost image of the RDL is not generated, resulting in reduced noise and improved sensitivity and performance of the image sensor. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117204 | Image Sensor - An image sensor includes a pixel array including a plurality of unit pixels, each having a photodiode, a transfer transistor, a reset transistor, a drive transistor, and a select transistor, an analog to digital converter for sampling an analogous sensing signal from the pixel array and converting the analogous sensing signal into a digital sensing signal, and a timing controller for forwarding a transfer signal which turns on the transfer transistor until after sampling the sensing signal. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117205 | PIXEL, PIXEL ARRAY, IMAGE SENSOR INCLUDING PIXEL ARRAY, AND METHOD OF DRIVING PIXEL ARRAY - Provided are a pixel, a pixel array, an image sensor including the pixel array, and a method of driving the pixel array. The pixel includes a photoelectric converter, a capacitor, and a switching element. The capacitor accumulates electric charges converted by the photoelectric converter. The switching element outputs a potential of the capacitor. The switching element includes a transfer switching element transferring the electric charges, converted in the photoelectric converter, to the capacitor. The capacitor serves as a storage through multi-clocking of the transfer switching element. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117206 | PIXEL ARRARY, IMAGE SENSOR INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME - Disclosed are a pixel array, an image sensor including the same, and a method of driving the same. In a WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) pixel employing a storage region (FD node) including a varactor, a reset voltage, which is less than a voltage applied to a reset transistor according to the related art, that is, a partial reset voltage is applied to the reset transistor to read out a reset signal level for a CDS (Correlated Double Sampling) operation, thereby adjusting the operating voltage range of the storage region. The operating voltage range of the storage region is shifted into a range suitable for remarkably varying the capacitance of the varactor, thereby expanding the dynamic range. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117207 | CONTINUOUS AND REAL-TIME CALIBRATION OF FIBER-BASED MICROSCOPIC IMAGES - According to a first aspect, the invention relates to a method for processing images acquired by means image detectors with non-uniform transfer functions and irregular spatial locations, comprising: accumulating data from multiple images; defining an affinity graph linking individual detectors that measure related signal; performing statistical analysis on the accumulated data from the linked detectors; and solving a system constructed from the results of the statistical analysis to estimate each detector transfer function, the set of which compose a calibration of an imaging system. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117208 | LIGHT GUIDE ARRAY FOR AN IMAGE SENSOR - An image sensor pixel that includes a photoelectric conversion unit supported by a substrate and an insulator adjacent to the substrate. The pixel includes a cascaded light guide that is located within an opening of the insulator and extends above the insulator such that a portion of the cascaded light guide has an air interface. The air interface improves the internal reflection of the cascaded light guide. The cascaded light guide may include a self-aligned color filter having air-gaps between adjacent color filters. These characteristics of the light guide eliminate the need for a microlens. Additionally, an anti-reflection stack is interposed between the substrate and the light guide to reduce backward reflection from the image sensor. Two pixels of having different color filters may have a difference in the thickness of an anti-reflection film within the anti-reflection stack. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117209 | CMOS IMAGE SENSOR WITH SHARED SENSING NODE - A CMOS image sensor has a pixel array provided with a plurality of unit pixels arranged in a matrix shape of rows and columns. Each of the unit pixels includes a photocharge generation means for generating photocharges by absorbing an external light; and a sensing node for receiving the photocharges transferred from the photocharge generation means, wherein the sensing node of the unit pixel in a previous scan line is shared with a sensing node of a unit pixel in a current scan line in response to a line select signal of the current line. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117210 | IMAGE PICKUP CIRCUIT, CMOS SENSOR, AND IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE - Disclosed herein is an image pickup circuit including: amplifying means for amplifying a charge corresponding to an amount of light received by a photodetector, and outputting a pixel signal; ramp signal generating means for generating a ramp signal whose voltage drops with a fixed slope from a predetermined initial voltage; and comparing means for comparing the pixel signal output by the amplifying means with the ramp signal output by the ramp signal generating means. A reference potential of the pixel signal output by the amplifying means and a reference potential of the ramp signal output by the ramp signal generating means are at a same level. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117211 | IMAGE SENSING APPARATUS AND IMAGING SYSTEM - An image sensing apparatus includes a pixel array, a first color filter, a second color filter, and a light shielding portion. The amount of electric charges generated in a first pixel after light of a first wavelength enters the first pixel is larger than that of electric charges generated in a second pixel after light of a second wavelength enters the second pixel. The light shielding portion defines the aperture regions of the first and second pixels so as to set the aperture area of the first pixel larger than that of the second pixel. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117212 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A semiconductor device that includes: a first trans-impedance amplifier that converts a first current signal generated by a first photodiode, into which an optical signal is input, into a first voltage signal; a second trans-impedance amplifier that converts a second current signal generated by a second photodiode, to which an optical signal is blocked, into a second voltage signal; a peak hold circuit that holds the peak value of the first voltage signal; a comparator that outputs a pulse on the basis of the first and second voltage signals; and a threshold current setting circuit that draws out a threshold current, which is proportional to a reference current generated on the basis of a voltage difference between a peak voltage output by the peak hold circuit and a reference voltage at the output node of the second photodiode, from the connection between the second photodiode and the second trans-impedance amplifier. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117213 | PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR - A photoelectric sensor that eliminates close range detection blind areas without shortening the detection distance. The photoelectric sensor includes a current-limiting resistor and a photoelectric diode connected in series for converting an optical signal to an electric signal for use. Two ends of the current-limiting resistor are connected in parallel with at least one shunt branch. The shunt branch includes a shunt resistor and a switch circuit connected in series. The switch circuit is switched on when the voltage across two ends of the current-limiting resistor is greater than a predetermined voltage value depending on the shunt branch and is switched off when the voltage across two ends of the current-limiting resistor is less than the predetermined voltage value. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117214 | AMBIENT LUMINOSITY LEVEL DETECTION - A method wherein the updating of a counter is triggered when a photodiode reaches a discharge threshold. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117215 | LIGHT SENSOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION IN A LIGHT SENSOR ARRANGEMENT - A light sensor arrangement according to the proposed principle comprises at least one first unshielded well (D | 2014-05-01 |
20140117216 | LIGHT CURTAIN WITH MACHINE SENSING - A light curtain for use with a machine, such as a press brake. The light curtain includes a controller which is communicatingly connected to a controller of the machine, and at least one presence detector which is connected to the controller of the light curtain. The light curtain also includes at least one sensor which is configured to sense position and/or speed of movement of a moveable part of the machine, in use, the controller of the light curtain receives feedback from the at least one presence detector as well as from the at least one sensor which is configured to sense position and/or speed of movement of the moveable part of a machine. The controller of the light curtain signals the controller of the machine to operate the machine based on the feedback which is received by the light curtain. Preferably, the at least one presence detector is sequentially programmable to effectively provide blanked-out sections, and the controller of the light curtain uses the at least one sensor to detect when the moveable part of the machine is moving through the blanked-out section, and cause the machine to slow down to a safer speed. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117217 | SINGLE PHOTON SPECTROMETER - A fiberized single photon sensitive spectrometer on a 32-channel PMT sensor is highly sensitive with broad detection dynamic range. The spectrometer enables accurate and high speed detection, identification and analysis of biological samples labeled with multiple fluorescent markers, such as compositions of multi-color fluorescence signals or radiation emitted by multiple fluorescence dyes. A fiberized optical input of the spectrometer allows an easy and efficient coupling to any measurement system based on fiber collection of the analyzed fluorescence. The spectrometer provides highly accurate DNA sequencing. A 32 channel PMT single photon detector has a detection dynamic range of more than 20 bits and has a frame rate of about 3300 frames per second. The dynamic range of the detector's pixels reaches 10 | 2014-05-01 |
20140117218 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING ELECTRON BEAM CONDITION OF SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE - A method and an apparatus for monitoring an electron beam condition of an SEM are provided. The SEM includes an electron gun and an electromagnetic lens system. The method includes acquiring quality parameters of an input electron beam, wherein the input electron beam is provided by the electron gun to the electromagnetic lens system, acquiring a current set of operation parameters of the electromagnetic lens system, calculating quality parameters of an output electron beam of the electromagnetic lens system, based on the quality parameters of the input electron beam and one or more operation parameters of the current set of operation parameters, and determining, based on the quality parameters of the output electron beam, whether calibration of the SEM is required. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117219 | Dynamic Resolution Correction of Quadrupole Mass Analyser - A method of mass spectrometry is disclosed comprising automatically correcting the mass or mass to charge ratio resolution of a quadrupole mass filter or mass analyser one or more times during an experimental run or acquisition based upon a measurement, determination or estimation of the mass or mass to charge ratio resolution of one or more reference ions observed in a mass spectrum or mass spectral data acquired either during the same experimental run or acquisition or during a previous experimental run or acquisition. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117220 | VOLTAGE SUPPLIES FOR MASS SPECTROMETERS - The invention relates to the voltage supply of mass spectrometers, particularly electrostatic Kingdon ion analyzers, requiring extremely noise-free operating voltages. The invention proposes the use of passive charge storage devices, which operate without any feedback control and display no measureable noise or ripple if they are well shielded, instead of the usual actively operating high-voltage generators. Chemical charge storage devices or capacitors with good insulation can be used for this purpose. These may display slight voltage decreases due to continuous discharge, depending on their quality, but these decreases can be mathematically compensated. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117221 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VACUUM DRIVEN MASS SPECTROMETER INTERFACE WITH ADJUSTABLE RESOLUTION AND SELECTIVITY - A mass spectrometer system and method of operating same are provided. The system comprises an ion conduit for receiving ions; a boundary member defining a curtain gas chamber containing the ion conduit; a curtain gas supply for providing a curtain gas to an inlet of the ion conduit to provide a gas flow into the conduit, and a curtain gas outflow out of a curtain gas chamber inlet; a mass spectrometer at least partially sealed to, and in fluid communication with, the conduit for receiving the ions from the conduit; a vacuum chamber surrounding the mass spectrometer operable to draw the gas flow including the ions through the conduit and into the vacuum chamber; and, a gas outlet for drawing a gas outflow from the gas flow located between the conduit and the mass spectrometer to increase the gas flow rate through the conduit. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117222 | DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHODS UTILIZING ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETRY - A method of and system for analyzing ion mobility of a sample. The sample is received by an ionization chamber, which ionizes molecules of the sample. The ionized sample is received from the ionization chamber by a drift tube coupled to the ionization chamber and propelled along a length of the drift tube in a first direction away from the ionization chamber by an electric field gradient of the drift tube. A magnitude of the electric field gradient is in view of an atmospheric pressure measurement. A drift gas is propelled through the drift tube in a second direction opposite the first direction such that different types of ionized molecules travel through the drift tube at different rates. An arrival time of each of the different types of molecules at a detector located at a second end of the drift tube opposite the first end is detected. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117223 | NON-CONTACT TRACE CHEMICAL SCREENING - Methods and devices for detecting a target substance on a subject without contacting the subject are disclosed. At least one air jet blows analyte from a surface of the subject into an airflow, the airflow entraining the analyte. A desorption channel desorbs molecules from analyte in a portion of the airflow travelling through the desorption channel. An ionizer forms ions from vapour molecules in the portion of the airflow. At least one mass spectrometer analyzes the ions to detect the target substance. The flow travels without interruption from the subject to the at least one mass spectrometer. The desorption channel causes a sufficient quantity of molecules to desorb from the analyte to enable the at least one mass spectrometer to detect the target substance. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117224 | Removal of Ions from Survey Scans Using Variable Window Band-Pass Filtering to Improve Intrascan Dynamic Range - Systems and methods are used to band-pass filter ions from a mass range. A full spectrum is received for a full scan of a mass range using a tandem mass spectrometer. A mass selection window of the full spectrum is selected and a set of tuning parameter values is selected. The tandem mass spectrometer is instructed to perform a scan of the mass selection window using the set of tuning parameter values. A spectrum is received for the scan from the tandem mass spectrometer. A band-pass filtered spectrum is created for the mass range that includes values from the spectrum for the mass selection window of the mass range. Systems and methods are also used to band-pass filter ions from two or more mass selection windows across the mass range and to filter out ions from a mass selection window between two band-pass mass selection windows. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117225 | METHOD FOR ANALYZING GLYCAN STRUCTURE - In order to provide an analysis method that is capable of determining a glycan structure with high detection sensitivity, a method of the present invention includes the steps of: carrying out triple quadrupole mass spectrometry at various values of CID energy; creating an energy-resolved profile including yield curves representing relationships between (i) a value of the CID energy and (ii) measured amounts of specific types of product ions; preparing a reference profile, and identifying a glycan structure of a test material by comparing the energy-resolved profile with the reference profile. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117226 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF SAMPLES - A multi reflection time of flight (MRTOF) mass spectrometer ( | 2014-05-01 |
20140117227 | MS/MS TYPE MASS SPECTROMETER - The length of a delay time d from a suspension period starting point t1 until the application of a pulse voltage is begun is changed according to the length of the suspension period during which no data is collected at the time of m/z switching. It is thus ensured that the amount of product ions can be reliably restored at a suspension period termination point t2. In addition, the peak value of the pulse voltage is also changed according to the ionic strength immediately before entering the suspension period. The ion removal rate is thus increased when the amount of remaining ions is high, and the amount of remaining ions is reliably brought to zero within the same pulse width. As a result, crosstalk can be completely removed. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117228 | DIRECT SAMPLE ANALYSIS DEVICE ADAPTERS AND METHODS OF USING THEM - Certain embodiments described herein are directed to adapters for use in coupling a direct sample analysis device to an analytical instrument such as, for example, a mass spectrometer. In some examples, the adapter can include an internal coupler separated from an external coupler through an insulator. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117229 | MINERAL IDENTIFICATION USING SEQUENTIAL DECOMPOSITION INTO ELEMENTS FROM MINERAL DEFINITIONS - Mineral definitions each include a list of elements, each of the elements having a corresponding standard spectrum. To determine the composition of an unknown mineral sample, the acquired spectrum of the sample is sequentially decomposed into the standard spectra of the elements from the element list of each of the mineral definitions, and a similarity metric computed for each mineral definition. The unknown mineral is identified as the mineral having the best similarity metric. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117230 | Mineral Identification Using Mineral Definitions Including Variability - An improved mineral analysis system includes mineral definitions that include not only characteristics of the minerals, but also variability in those characteristics. The variabilities allow the calculation of ranges of expected values for different quality of measurements, for example, for different numbers of x-ray counts. Match probabilities can therefore be calculated to more accurately determine the composition of a mineral sample. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117231 | Automated Mineral Classification - The present invention discloses a combination of two existing approaches for mineral analysis and makes use of the Similarity Metric Invention, that allows mineral definitions to be described in theoretical compositional terms, meaning that users are not required to find examples of each mineral, or adjust rules. This system allows untrained operators to use it, as opposed to previous systems, which required extensive training and expertise. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117232 | SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE, AN INTERFACE AND A METHOD FOR OBSERVING AN OBJECT WITHIN A NON-VACUUM ENVIRONMENT - An interface, a scanning electron microscope and a method for observing an object that is positioned in a non-vacuum environment. The method includes: generating an electron beam in the vacuum environment; scanning a region of the object with the electron beam while the object is located below an object holder; wherein the scanning comprises allowing the electron beam to pass through an aperture of an aperture array, pass through an ultra thin membrane that seals the aperture, and pass through the object holder; wherein the ultra thin membrane withstands a pressure difference between the vacuum environment and the non-vacuum environment; and detecting particles generated in response to an interaction between the electron beam and the object. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117233 | Retarding Field Analyzer Integral with Particle Beam Column - A retarding field analyzer uses the existing components of a charged particle beam system eliminating the need for inserting a separate retarding field analyzer device. Using components of the existing column reduces the time required to analyze the beam. Using the imaging capabilities of the existing column facilitates alignment of the beam with the analyzer. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117234 | Mineral Identification Using Mineral Definitions Having Compositional Ranges - Determining the composition of a mineral sample entails comparing measurements of a sample to mineral definitions and determining a similarity metric. The mineral definition includes a subspace of compositional values defined by end members. The similarity metric is related to a projection of the measured data point onto the subspace or onto an extension of the subspace. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117235 | STANDARD WAFER AND ITS FABRICATION METHOD - A standard wafer is provided including a substrate; a first layer of semiconductor material formed on the substrate; a bar formed over the first layer of semiconductor material with an interlayer interposed therebetween; and a first sidewall spacer and a second sidewall spacer formed on the opposite sides of the bar respectively, in which the bar and the first layer of semiconductor material are formed of a same semiconductor material, and the interlayer interposed between the first layer of semiconductor material and the bar is formed of a first oxide, and the first sidewall spacer and the second sidewall spacer are formed of a second oxide. A corresponding fabrication method of the standard wafer is also provided. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117236 | SUSPENDED WIDEBAND PLANAR SKIRT ANTENNA HAVING LOW THERMAL MASS FOR DETECTION OF TERAHERTZ RADIATION - A novel and useful THz radiation detector comprising a suspended wideband planar skirt antenna for achieving low thermal mass and high electrical performance. The antenna comprises only the perimeter or “skirt” of the antenna. The antenna has multiple loops where each loop comprises a conductor that covers the perimeter or skirt and includes multiple inner and outer arms. The total length of each loop has a length substantially one wavelength. One or more ports or load impedances are connected at the center of the antenna and shared by one or more loops. A thermal sensor detects the heat generated in the load resister and converts the heat energy to an electrical signal which is transmitted to read out circuitry via signal lines that run together with a holding arm. The holding arm functions as both a path for the read out signals as well as providing mechanical support for and effectively suspending the antenna. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117237 | HIGH RESPONSIVITY DEVICE FOR THERMAL SENSING IN A TERAHERTZ RADIATION DETECTOR - There is provided a novel and useful a high responsivity device for thermal sensing in a Terahertz (THz) radiation detector. A load impedance connected to an antenna heats up due to the incident THz radiation received by the antenna. The heat generated by the load impedance is sensed by a thermal sensor such as a transistor. To increase the responsivity of the sense device without increasing the thermal mass, the device is located underneath a straight portion of an antenna arm. The transistor runs substantially the entire length of the antenna arm alleviating the problem caused by placing large devices on the side of the antenna and the resulting large additional thermal mass that must be heated. This boosts the responsivity of the pixel while retaining an acceptable level of noise and demanding a dramatically smaller increase in the thermal time constant. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117238 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING AN ANALYTE - Disclosed herein are methods and mid-IR detection apparatus to measure analytes in gas or liquid phase. Solid state cooling of a crystalline lattice is effectively achieved with the controlled flow of charge carriers that absorb thermal energy from the semiconductor material which senses mid-IR photons. Reduction in temperature improves signal-to-noise ratios thus improving molecular sensitivity. In one embodiment the apparatus is used to detect a biomarker. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117239 | DRUG DETECTION DEVICE AND DRUG DETECTION METHOD - Provided are a drug detection device and a drug detection method that are able to compute the residual amount of a drug quickly and in a contactless manner. The drug detection device according to the present invention is for detecting a drug remaining in a target area, and includes an irradiation unit configured to irradiate a target area with a light beam including near-infrared light, a spectroscope on which reflected light from the target area is incident, a near-infrared imaging unit configured to capture a spectrum obtained through dispersion of the reflected light by the spectroscope and to generate image data, a control unit configured to process the image data, and a storage unit configured to store an equation expressing a relationship between a prescribed amount of a drug and spectral data that is based on the spectrum. The near-infrared imaging unit is configured to capture each spectrum of a predetermined number of pixels allocated within the target area, and the control unit is configured to compute average spectral data of the area by averaging the spectrums of the pixels, and to compute an amount of the drug corresponding to the average spectral data, based on the equation stored in the storage unit. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117240 | Inspectable Black Glass Containers - A soda-lime-silica glass container and related methods of manufacturing. A black-strikable glass composition having a base glass portion and a latent colorant portion is prepared. The base glass portion includes soda-lime-silica glass materials and one or more blue colorant materials, and the latent colorant portion includes cuprous oxide (Cu | 2014-05-01 |
20140117241 | DIPOLE ANTENNA WITH REFLECTORS HAVING LOW THERMAL MASS FOR DETECTION OF TERAHERTZ RADIATION - A novel and useful THz radiation detector comprising a suspended dipole antenna and a plurality of reflectors for achieving low thermal mass and high electrical performance. The reflectors used in the antenna do not physical contact the dipole element and are used to shape the radiation pattern in similar fashion as obtained by well-known Yagi-Uda reflectors. The dipole element is connected directly to a load resister for generating heat which is sensed by a sensing transistor. The lack of a mechanical connection to the dipole antenna element prevents any increase in the thermal capacitance of the antenna. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117242 | SCINTILLATION CRYSTAL INCLUDING A RARE EARTH HALIDE, AND A RADIATION DETECTION APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SCINTILLATION CRYSTAL - A scintillation crystal can include Ln | 2014-05-01 |
20140117243 | METHOD OF INSPECTING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION SENSING PANEL, AN ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION SENSING PANEL INSPECTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION DETECTOR - In an aspect, a method and device of inspecting an electromagnetic radiation sensing panel and a method of manufacturing an electromagnetic radiation detector are provided. The method includes generating converted electromagnetic radiation by irradiating incident electromagnetic radiation onto an electromagnetic radiation conversion layer, measuring the generated converted electromagnetic radiation and evaluating data regarding the converted electromagnetic radiation, generating converted electromagnetic radiation based on the data regarding the converted electromagnetic radiation, and irradiating the generated converted electromagnetic radiation onto an electromagnetic radiation sensing panel. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117244 | SCINTILLATOR, RADIATION DETECTION APPARATUS, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A scintillator has a two-dimensional array of a plurality of columnar crystals which converts radiation into light, and a covering portion covering the two-dimensional array. The covering portion includes connecting portions configured to partially connect the columnar crystals while partially forming cavities in gaps between the columnar crystals in the two-dimensional array. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117245 | INDIRECT X-RAY IMAGER HAVING SEMI-TRANSPARENT LAYERS - An indirect x-ray imager including one or more semi-transparent layers that reduce lateral spreading of light produced by the scintillator layer. The semi-transparent layers may be one or more layers above and/or below the scintillator, which the light generated by the scintillator goes through prior to being received by an array of photosensors. The semi-transparent layers may have a light transparency that is proportional to the pixel pitch of the photosensor, and/or proportional to a thickness of the layers. The semi-transparent layers have a light transparency that allows a high percent of the light to be received across the thickness of the layer, but restrains most of the light from being received across a lateral distance of more than one pixel pitch. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117246 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING RADIATION - Apparatus and method for detecting radiation-of-interest, such as neutron radiation, employs a gas chamber, a gas that responds to ionizing particles by producing electrons and ions, a cathode that attracts ions, and a supporting layer with a conductive pathway. The conductive pathway collects electrons and responds to electrons that drift towards the conductive pathway by inducing production of further electrons and ions within the gas. The electrons that are collected at the conductive pathway and/or the ions that drift away from the conductive pathway will induce an electrical signal, which can be used to detect the radiation-of-interest. | 2014-05-01 |
20140117247 | DUAL MODE PIXEL ARRAY DETECTOR - Devices for detecting electromagnetic radiation, and method of configuring the devices, are disclosed. In one aspect, a pixel array detector includes a plurality of dual-mode pixels arranged in an array. Each dual-mode pixel includes a mixed-mode sensor configured to detect accumulated charge created by electromagnetic radiation incident on the pixel. Each dual-mode pixel further includes a digital-mode sensor configured to count individual photons incident on the pixel. Each dual-mode pixel includes a switch configured to selectively couple the mixed-mode sensor and the digital sensor with a diode associated with the pixel. The pixel array detector further includes a controller configured to configure each pixel of the plurality of dual-mode pixels into either mixed-mode or the digital-mode. | 2014-05-01 |