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36th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 45
Patent application numberTitlePublished
20080214018TEMPLATE DERIVATIVE FOR FORMING ULTRA-LOW DIELECTRIC LAYER AND METHOD OF FORMING ULTRA-LOW DIELECTRIC LAYER USING THE SAME - A reactive cyclodextrin derivative or a reactive glucose derivative is used as a template derivative for forming an ultra-low dielectric layer. A layer is formed of the reactive cyclodextrin derivative or the reactive glucose derivative capped with Si—H and then cured in an atmosphere of hydrogen peroxide to form the ultra-low dielectric layer.2008-09-04
20080214019METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OXIDE FILM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A method of manufacturing an oxide film includes jetting onto a substrate a high-pressure solution containing an oxygen source and having a pressure of 5 MPa, and forming an oxide film on the substrate using the jetted high-pressure solution.2008-09-04
20080214020MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE SUBJECTED TO HEAT TREATMENT BY USE OF OPTICAL HEATING APPARATUS - An auxiliary heating process is performed to set the temperature of the outer peripheral portion of a semiconductor substrate higher than that of the central portion thereof by use of an auxiliary heating source which supplementally heats a region of an area smaller than the area of the main surface of the semiconductor substrate from the rear surface of the main surface thereof, pulse-like flash lamp light or laser light is applied in the auxiliary heated state and the heat treatment is performed by use of the applied energy. The flash lamp light is applied to the main surface of the semiconductor substrate in a pulse form of 0.1 ms to 100 ms.2008-09-04
20080214021METHOD OF CRYSTALLIZING SEMICONDUCTOR FILM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - It is an object of the present invention to align the plane orientations of crystal grains of a semiconductor film crystallized by irradiation with a linear laser beam with a width of less than or equal to 5 μm. By performing irradiation with the linear laser beam condensed by an aspheric cylindrical lens or a gradient index lens to completely melt the semiconductor film and scanning the linear laser beam, the completely melted semiconductor film is made to grow laterally. Because the linear beam is very narrow, the width of the semiconductor which is in a liquid state is also narrow, so the occurrence of turbulent flow in the liquid semiconductor is suppressed. Therefore, growth directions of adjacent crystal grains do not become disordered due to turbulent flow and are unformalized, and thus the plane orientations of the laterally grown crystal grains can be aligned.2008-09-04
20080214022VEHICLE CONNECTOR LOCKOUT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - According to the present invention, a vehicle connector lockout apparatus capable of being connected to the diagnostic port of a vehicle is provided. The preferred embodiment of the invention uses a raised protrusion, located in the common space below the two rows of pin spacing of the diagnostic port, as a locking point. The preferred embodiment provides a blocking mating connector with a pressure mechanism for clamping the mating connector to the protrusion. In the preferred embodiment the pressure mechanism is activated and released mechanically by operation of a key in a key lock which is an integral part of the mating connector, where rotation of the key to the locked position in the key lock applies pressure to the protrusion so as to clamp the blocking mating connector to the protrusion. A further embodiment of the invention provides a non-volatile microchip memory component to store information about the vehicle operator usable by medical personnel at the scene of a crash.2008-09-04
20080214023Lamp Base and High-Pressure Discharge Lamp With Base - The invention relates to a lamp base (2008-09-04
20080214024Backlight unit and liquid crystal display device having the same - A capacitive connector for a backlight unit having a light source including: a first conductive layer covering an end portion of the light source; an insulation layer covering an external surface of the first conductive layer; and a second conductive layer separated from the first conductive layer with the insulation layer interposed therebetween.2008-09-04
20080214025Electrical socket connector with a load lever having self-biasing device - Provided herewith a land grid array socket comprises an insulative housing having a plurality of contacts. The insulative housing has a top surface for receiving a land grid array package. A cover member is pivotally mounted on a first end of the insulative housing. The cover member is pivotal between an open position and a closed position where the cover member presses the land grid array package toward the top surface of the insulative housing so that the land grid array package electrically connects to the contacts. A lever is pivotally mounted on a second end of the insulative housing and has a tilted shaft portion biasing against the second end thereof so as to create a self-biasing force with respect to the reinforce plate2008-09-04
20080214026ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY HAVING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ATTACHED TO A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, AND A WIRE PASSING THROUGH A THROUGH-HOLE ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - An electronic assembly is provided that that includes a printed circuit board, an electrical connector attached to the printed circuit board, and a wire. A first end of the wire is attached to a signal pathway of one of the wafer modules of the electrical connector so as to electrically connect the wire and the signal pathway. The wire passes through a through-hole on the printed circuit board that corresponds to the signal pathway, and a second end of the wire is electrically connected to the printed circuit board or another of the wafer modules of the electrical connector.2008-09-04
20080214027POWER CONNECTOR - A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. The electronic power connectors can also be modified to accommodate connections for an external AC power supply. The connector housing incorporating the AC power connection capability can accommodate different forms of AC power supply termination contacts, such as spade-type contacts having a spring-like plug for receiving discrete quick connect socket terminals.2008-09-04
20080214028Plug with Retainer Spring for an Earth Contact2008-09-04
20080214029Shieldless, High-Speed Electrical Connectors - An electrical connector that includes a mass disposed within the connector such that the connector has a first center of gravity in the absence of the mass and a second center of gravity with the mass is disclosed. Such a connector may include a connector housing and an insert molded leadframe assembly (IMLA) positioned within the connector housing. The IMLA may include an array of electrically-conductive contacts and a dielectric leadframe housing overmolded onto the array of contacts. The mass may be disposed within the connector such that the mass causes the connector to be balanced. The connector may be unbalanced about the first center of gravity and balanced about the second center of gravity. The connector may be a right angle, ball grid array connector.2008-09-04
20080214030Electrical Power, Communication and Data Cable Management Systems - According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided an electrical distribution system (2008-09-04
20080214031ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector includes a plurality of contacts to be connected to a cable, a housing for arranging and holding the contacts, a shell dividable into two shells covering the housing and having a holding device for holding the cable, and an insulating member covering the shell. One of the shells is provided with anchoring portions and the other shell is provided with engaging portions so that when both the shells are fitted with each other, the anchoring portions and the engaging portions are engaged with each other to bring both the shells into electrical continuity with each other. Therefore, the shells can be securely held together to achieve reliable electrical continuity between the shells, and at the same time grounding between the cable and the shell and between the shells themselves can be achieved.2008-09-04
20080214032CONTACT ELEMENT - The invention concerns a contact element (2008-09-04
20080214033DC RECEPTACLE - A DC receptacle block (2008-09-04
20080214034Four Way Jumper/Half Block - A jumper assembly (2008-09-04
20080214035Floating connector - A floating connector is disclosed with an inner housing that is movably held within an outer housing. The connection between the inner and outer housing is effected by terminals with increased flexibility. Fitting nails are provided that serve as stops to limit the upward movement of the inner housing relative to the outer housing.2008-09-04
20080214036Detachable Light Socket by a Special Lighting Fixture - This invention that forms the subject matter of this patent is related to a light socket that may be disassembled and repaired in case of any breakdown, or replaced by a new one that may be fixed to the body of a fridge by means of a special socket due to be used in fridges, at polyurethane isolated cabins.2008-09-04
20080214037Zero insertion force socket having improved actuator position - a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket (2008-09-04
20080214038CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - In one exemplary embodiment, an electrical connector includes a D-subminiature connector assembly including a base, a D-subminiature connector mounted to the base, and a terminal block mounted to the base and spaced from the D-subminiature connector. The terminal block has individual terminal openings for receiving wires associated with an electrical cable. Each terminal opening is defined by an axis that intersects a plane containing the base. The electrical connector also includes a hood receiving and holding the D-subminiature connector assembly.2008-09-04
20080214039Electric Connector - An electric connector has an insulating casing defining a number of cavities for housing respective electric terminals and having axes parallel to a first direction (A) in which the connector is connected to a complementary connector; a slide fitted to the casing to slide in a second direction (B) perpendicular to the first direction (A), and having camtype first constraint means for receiving second constraint means on said complementary connector to produce a relative coupling movement between the connectors in the first direction (A) when the slide translates in the second direction (B); and an operating lever rotating about an axis (C) perpendicular to the first and second direction (A, B), and activated selectively to translate the slide in the second direction (B); the lever is hinged to the slide at the aforementioned axis (C), and actuating means are provided to move the axis (C) and the slide in the second direction (B) when the lever is operated.2008-09-04
20080214040Electrical plug-in connector - A quick-fastening plug and socket arrangement includes a locking sleeve arranged concentrically between the plug and the circular socket opening within which the plug is axially inserted, which locking sleeve includes a resilient projection that is radially biased outwardly into locking engagement with screw threads carried by the inner circumferential surface of the socket opening. Alternatively, the projecting portion is biased radially inwardly for locking engagement with screw threads carried by the outer circumferential surface of the plug member. The sleeve is connected against longitudinal displacement relative to one of the plug and socket members, which sleeve is rotatable relative to the associated plug and socket member, thereby to release the plug for removal from the socket opening.2008-09-04
20080214041Cable connector assembly - A cable connector assembly in accordance with the present invention comprises comprises an insulative housing defining a base portion having a front surface and a rear surface, a mating portion extending from the front surface, and a receiving space recessed into the rear surface, a plurality of passageways formed in the mating portion and communicated with the receiving space. And a plurality of terminals assembled in the insulative housing have a mating section arranged in the passageways and a contacting section extending into the receiving space. A supporting member assembled to the insulative housing comprises a base portion and a tongue portion extending forwardly from the base portion and received in the receiving space. And a flexible flat cable defines a forward end having a mating portion well-supported by a upper and a lower surface of the tongue portion and depressed by a upper and a lower inner surface of the receiving space, and the mating portion of the forward end supported by the upper surface of the tongue portion is electrically connected with the contacting section of the terminal extending into the receiving space.2008-09-04
20080214042Electric connector - An electronic connector includes a housing provided in a front surface thereof with an opening for receiving a mating connector, an inside of the opening being provided with a plurality of contacts in a mutually insulated manner, and a lead-connection assisting member provided on a rear side of the housing. The lead-connection assisting member includes a supporting table for supporting to solder rear-end wire connecting portions of the contacts projected from a rear surface of the housing and corresponding core wires taken from tip portions of leads for electrical connection, and a plurality of lead receiving grooves formed at the same pitch distance as that of the contacts, the grooves being adapted to receive and temporarily hold the tip portions of the leads.2008-09-04
20080214043Cable connector assembly - A cable connector assembly (2008-09-04
20080214044FFC connector with enhanced structure - An FFC connector according to the present invention includes a FFC (2008-09-04
20080214045Electrical connector assembly having multi-port for interfacing differennt mating connectors - An electrical connector assembly (2008-09-04
20080214046Connecting device having a locking mechanism - A connecting device has a locking mechanism for locking fitting between a first connecting member and a mating side. The locking mechanism has a first elastic body and a second elastic body. The first elastic body has a first contact portion adapted to contact the mating side. The second elastic body has a second contact portion adapted to contact the mating side. At least one of the first elastic body and the second elastic body has a locking portion adapted to lock fitting to the mating side.2008-09-04
20080214047JUNCTION BOLT, JUNCTION ELEMENT, AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE COUPLING DEVICE - Junction bolt having a shank and a foot arranged at one end of the shank and intended for attachment of the junction bolt to a part, the shank includes an outer surface forming a surface of contact for attachment of a junction element. The outer surface of the shank is surrounded by a protective sleeve covering the surface of contact on the shank and movable into a position in which the surface of contact is freely accessible.2008-09-04
20080214048ISOLATION CAP STRUCTURE FOR ANTENNA CONNECTOR - An isolation cap structure for an antenna connector is disclosed. The isolation cap structure is made of an injection molded plastic material and has a sleeve, a back plate rotatably connected to one end portion of the sleeve and a clamping portion rortatably connected to one end portion of the back plate. A hole is formed at the center of the sleeve, and two bumps are disposed at the back side of the sleeve for embedding the back plate and allowing the clamping portion to flip down to clamp the wires. Thus, the isolation cap structure can be held conveniently and quickly in position with wire terminals. Because of the elastic property of the injection molded plastic material, the isolation cap structure is capable of restraining the unplugging/plugging forces and therefore the reliability and the durability of the isolation cap can be effectively promoted.2008-09-04
20080214049Shielded electric cable assembly and method - A shielded electric cable assembly comprises a shielded electric cable and a shield terminal. The shield terminal comprises an inner ferrule and an outer ferrule. The inner ferrule is disposed between an inner insulation jacket of shielded electric cable and an exposed end portion of a conductive layer surrounding the inner insulation jacket. The outer ferrule is crimped about the exposed end portion of the woven metal shield to clamp exposed end portion of the conductive layer between the inner ferrule and the outer ferrule. The material of the outer ferrule is harder than the material of the inner ferrule so that crimped outer ferrule interlocks with the inner ferrule in the longitudinal direction.2008-09-04
20080214050ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector to be detachably fitted with a mating connector, including a plurality of contacts, a housing for arranging and holding the contacts, and a shell covering the housing and forming with the housing a fitting opening for the mating connector. The shell has at least one engaging piece, and the housing has an anchoring portion at a location corresponding to the engaging piece to cause the anchoring portion to engage the engaging piece, thereby restraining the housing from being displaced in the direction opposite to the fitting direction upon fitting with the mating connector. Even being miniaturized, the electrical connector is securely positioned relative to the mating connector when fitting with it, and the housing is securely prevented from being displaced upon the mating connector abutting against the housing, thereby completely preventing any defective connection.2008-09-04
20080214051Connector - A connector capable of sufficiently shielding two connectors for connecting two circuit boards, and further making the connectors compact in size. A receptacle-side fitting portion (2008-09-04
20080214052Connector device - A connector device is easily fabricated with a saved time and a saved process to obtain a low fabrication cost. The connector device has an H-shaped coil stand to obtain better electromagnetic interfere (EMI) restraining and electronical characteristics2008-09-04
20080214053Electrical Contact Arrangement Having a First and a Second Contact Piece - A first contact piece and a second contact piece interact to give a contact configuration. The second contact piece is singled-sided and can be reversibly deformed. In order to increase the contact pressure of the second contact piece onto the first contact piece, an additional pressure element is provided. The pressure element generates contact pressure acting upon the second contact piece via a deflecting device.2008-09-04
20080214054Plug connector with improved cable arrangement - A plug connector (2008-09-04
20080214055ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A ruggedized, two-piece electrical connector. One piece, which may be configured for mounting to a daughtercard, is assembled from wafers. Each wafer includes a shield member and signal contacts held by an insulative member. Within the insulative member, the signal and ground contacts run in spaced, parallel planes. Both signal and ground contacts terminate in pads along a mating segment of the connector. The second piece of the connector, which may be configured for mounting to a backplane, has a housing with slots to receive the mating segments of the wafers. Within the slots, the backplane connectors have contacts that provide at least four points of contact with each pad. The contact points are at least two different heights on each side of the pad.2008-09-04
20080214056Connector system for connecting a first part and a second part, connector assembly and device board - An assembly including a first electrical component and either a first electrical cable assembly or an alternative second electrical cable assembly. The first electrical component includes a first electrical connector having a first non-signal contact adapted to be connected to a power supply line. The first cable assembly includes a first electrical cable having a first length and a second electrical connector. The second electrical connector includes a second non-signal contact and an active electronic circuit, wherein the active electronic circuit is powered, in operation, by the power supply line of the first electrical component through the non-signal contacts. The second cable assembly includes a second electrical cable having a second shorter length and a third electrical connector, wherein the third electrical connector includes a third non-signal contact which can be connected to the first non-signal contact, wherein the third electrical connector does not comprise the active electronic circuit.2008-09-04
20080214057Modular jack assembly having improved connecting terminal - A modular jack assembly for being mounted on a mother board (2008-09-04
20080214058Universal connector assembly and method of manufacturing - An advanced modular plug connector assembly incorporating an insert assembly disposed in the rear portion of the connector housing. In one embodiment, the connector has a plurality of ports in multi-row configuration, and the insert assembly includes a substrate adapted to receive one or more electronic components such as choke coils, transformers, or other signal conditioning elements or magnetics. The substrate also interfaces with the conductors of two modular ports of the connector, and is removable from the housing such that an insert assembly of a different electronics or terminal configuration can be substituted therefor. In this fashion, the connector can be configured to a plurality of different standards (e.g., Gigabit Ethernet and 10/100). In yet another embodiment, the connector assembly comprises a plurality of light sources (e.g., LEDs) received within the housing. Methods for manufacturing the aforementioned embodiments are also disclosed.2008-09-04
20080214059Orthogonal electrical connector with increased contact density - An electrical connector includes a housing that holds signal contacts which are associated as signal contact pairs. The housing has a mounting face and the signal contact pairs are aligned in rows along the mounting face. Each of the rows includes multiple signal contact pairs. Each of the signal contact pairs includes two of the signal contacts aligned on a respective axis. The axes of the signal contact pairs within each row are aligned in a common direction, and the axes of the signal contact pairs in adjacent rows are aligned in respective different directions.2008-09-04
20080214060Electrical connector having improved based element - An electrical connector (2008-09-04
20080214061Electrical connector with improved contacts - An electrical connector mounted on a printed circuit board including an insulative housing (2008-09-04
20080214062Telecommunications Module and a Method of Manufacturing the Same - A telecommunications module (2008-09-04
20080214063Electrical contact for ease of assembly - A contact includes a first contact pin, a second contact pin and a spring. The first contact pin comprises a wide portion for contacting and a narrow portion. The second contact pin comprises a holding portion and a guiding portion extending upwards from the holding portion. The guiding portion has a receiving space and a pair of channels, the narrow portion is received in the receiving space and has thereof a pair of projecting portions sliding in the channels. The spring is moveably seated on the holding portion and limited under the wide portion to allow the first contact pin to shift upwards and downwards therein.2008-09-04
20080214064CIRCULAR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector includes a hollow conductive post member having a circular periphery, a foot portion and a distal end. The distal end has a generally cup shaped indentation. A base member is included having top and bottom surfaces. The foot portion of the post member is mounted to the top surface. At least one standoff extends from the bottom surface of the base member. The at least one standoff is for resting against a contact surface when soldering the electrical connector to the contact surface, thereby separating the bottom surface from the contact surface to define a minimum volume therebetween for occupation by solder.2008-09-04
20080214065Flat circuit device - The present invention is to provide a terminal and a mounting method thereof, which can fit in a conductor of a flat circuit device without increase in cost. A FFC has a conductor of a belt-shape and a covering portion for covering the conductor. The conductor has a groove along a longitudinal direction thereon, and is fixed in a terminal by placing on a bottom wall sandwiched between a pair of crimping pieces of the terminal and by crimping the pair of the crimping pieces.2008-09-04
20080214066Jet pump tail cone insert - The present disclosure relates to a jet pump tail cone insert for a jet pump. The jet pump tail cone insert comprises a cap, a body and an end member. The end member has a plurality of projections configured to matingly receive a plurality of forks of the body. When connected together, the body and the end member have a plurality of receivers configured to receive stator vanes of a bearing hub of the jet pump. The body and the end member are configured to be proximate the stator vanes. The cap is configured to matingly couple to the body. The jet pump tail cone insert encompasses a portion of the bearing hub of the jet pump. The jet pump tail cone insert occupies within the bearing hub thereby increasing a flow rate of water through the jet pump.2008-09-04
20080214067Surface piercing propeller tunnel - An improved tunnel configuration for tunnel mounted surface piercing propellers. The improved tunnel configuration provides a flooding suction to the tunnel to allow flooded propeller operation at speeds below planning. The tunnel is stepped whereby an upper portion of the tunnel is sized to allow the propeller to draw air at high speeds. The lower portion of the tunnel is sized to allow the propeller to be flooded resulting in smooth acceleration, improved handling in forward and reverse and a reduction of the transition period.2008-09-04
20080214068Enclosed shaft system for marine propulsion - The system is an enclosed, oil filled, shaft and thrust bearing assembly which includes an oil pump to circulate the oil throughout the system. The thrust bearing assembly allows the thrust to be directed to the shafts mounting system rather than through the vessels main propulsion engines and isolators thereby reducing vibration and noise emissions. In addition the elimination of thrust loading transmitted directly to the propulsion engines reduces wear and tear on the engine mounts, isolators and engine support structures. The non rotating casing of the shaft assembly allows clean water to flow to the propeller which allows more delivered horsepower to be used by the propeller.2008-09-04
20080214069BOAT PROPULSION APPARATUS AND BOAT - In a boat propulsion apparatus including an engine control device for controlling operation of an engine, the engine control device includes a first ID storage and a second ID storage, a first ID is stored in the first ID storage beforehand, and the engine control device is communicably connected to a controller of a remote control device over a network. A signal containing a second ID is received from the controller when the engine control device and the controller are connected to the network for the first time and is stored in the second ID storage. Thus, maintenance and management of the engine are easy, and also it is possible to prevent a mischievous operation or theft of the boat propulsion apparatus.2008-09-04
20080214070Acceleration System For Link Belt-Mounted Ship - An acceleration system for a link belt-mounted ship includes; water wheels, rotating shafts mounted through the water wheels, link belts surrounding the water wheels and formed at an outer peripheral surface thereof with hook-shaped blades, ball bearing units mounted external to the water wheels so that the rotating shafts are inserted therethrough, square pipes onto which the ball bearing units are bolted, hinges bolted onto the square pipes and each hinge having a hinge rod bolted to the hull, and hydraulic cylinders fastened on the square pipes so that they are fixed to the bottom surface of the hull by way of upper brackets and associated pins, and fixed to the square pipes by way of lower brackets and associated pins.2008-09-04
20080214071Adjustable Rigging System For a Rowing Boat - An adjustable rigging system for a boat including a bracket adapted to connect to an outboard end portion of a stay mechanism for a boat, the bracket including a top hole and a bottom hole, wherein an axis is defined between a center of the top hole and a center of the bottom hole, a pin extending along the axis including two ends, each end removably connected to the bracket adjacent to one of the top and bottom holes, and wherein the location of at least one of the top and the bottom holes is adjustable to change a pitch of the axis and the pin.2008-09-04
20080214072Apparatus And Method For Connection And Disconnection Of A Marine Riser - Apparatus for the connection and/or disconnection of a marine riser to a floating vessel comprising, in a main embodiment, a plurality of connecting lines. The, lower ends of these connecting lines are attached to the riser and are arranged to be moveable between a first helical configuration which allows connection, via a turret, between the riser and the floating vessel and a second helical configuration wherein said connecting line is disconnected and. retracted from said floating vessel. A method of installing said connecting lines is also disclosed.2008-09-04
20080214073Hand paddle - This invention is intended as an improved swimming aid for the hand. It is a ridged paddle having several features to enhance the paddles' performance for enjoyable swimming. The paddle has a finger tip hood that permits the fingers to extend unobstructed through finger facing apertures. The paddle has a wrist portion having a wrist strap. A thumb notch formed at a lateral end, by the palm potion of the paddle. The palm portion has a Transverse Ridge, that together with two lateral flanks form a triangle of three major bends at the palm. And, with two bends for the finger apertures and finger tip hood, change the paddles' shape from a flat surface to a three dimensional form, that deflect water, adds structural strength, and aids in hand comfort.2008-09-04
20080214074Solar Equipment for Life Saving in Water - A solar life-saving equipment in the water, which includes a conventional life-saving floatable equipment body. A solar cell, an energy storage device, a switch and a signal generator are integrated in the floatation body. The solar cell is located on the floatation body at a location which is easy to receive sunlight radiation and the switch is situated in a location easy for the user's hand to reach. The solar cell, the energy storage device, the switch and the signal generator are electrically connected to each other to form a complete electric circuit.2008-09-04
20080214075Finishings For Textile Fibers and Fabrics to Give Hydrophobic Oleophobic and Self-Cleaning Surfaces - Methods for coating fibers and material to achieve particular properties such as water repellency, oil repellency and self-cleaning, are provided. These properties are achieved by pre-treating the fibers or material and subsequently coating with prepolymers and nanoparticles. The prepolymers are partly substituted with hydrocarbon groups or fluorocarbon groups. The nanoparticles may have surfaces treated with hydrocarbons or fluorocarbons. The prepolymers are fixed and hardened by irradiation with light of a wavelength in the UV or visible regions.2008-09-04
20080214076BASE LAYER APPAREL - A base layer apparel is provided that is formed from a single or double-knit fabric. The fabric is formed of ring spun fire resistant yarns that are an intimate blend of at least 60 percent modacrylic fibers and up to 40 percent fire-resistant viscose fibers. Anti-microbial and wicking treatments may be applied to the knit fabric.2008-09-04
20080214077Fire resistant panel and method of making - The present invention teaches that a tightly woven, and strong sheet of fiberglass may be saturated or impregnated with sodium silicate in order to produce a strong and fire resistant sheet. A sheet of silica fabric may be adhered to the sheet of fiberglass in order to provide additional protection from combustion. The present invention further teaches that a fire door core may be mass produced from fire resistant sheets, silica sheets, and that the core may be rated for fire safety by a rating agency, thus allowing door manufacturers to produce doors using that core without individually certifying each model of door. The impregnation may occur by spraying, by rolling or by other means, and the drying process of the sodium silicate occurs after it has been saturated into the fiberglass sheet.2008-09-04
20080214078Creep Resistant Adhesives and Tapes Make Therewith - The invention relates to adhesive compositions comprising from 20% to 60% by weight of an elastomeric component comprising a block copolymer having a thermoplastic block portion of a vinyl-substituted aromatichydrocarbon and an elastomeric block portion of a conjugated diene, at least 20% of a solid tackifying resin having a Ring & Ball softening point of at least 115° C. or a glass transition temperature of at least 70° C., and from 5% to 30% of a liquid tackifying resin. The invention further relates to adhesive tapes having the pressure sensitive adhesive composition thereon.2008-09-04
20080214079Double-Coated Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Tape - A double-coated pressure-sensitive adhesive tape comprising a core material composed of a nonwoven fabric with a thickness of no greater than 20 μm, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer comprising an acrylic-based polymer with a glass transition temperature (Tg) of between −20° C. and 20° C. and with a weight-average molecular weight of 1 million or greater, on both sides of the core material, the double-coated pressure-sensitive adhesive tape having a total thickness of no greater than 60 μm.2008-09-04
20080214080Salt-sensitive binder composition with latex processing aid - A salt-sensitive polymeric binder composition which includes a water soluble salt-sensitive polymer component, and a latex processing aid. The binder compositions of the invention exhibit good strength in salt solutions, yet are dispersible in the presence of water. The latex processing aid is effective to reduce the shear viscosity of the binder composition, enabling an aqueous solution of the binder to be sprayed onto an airlaid nonwoven web.2008-09-04
20080214081Fabric - The aim of the invention is to create a fabric for protective clothing that provides protection especially from liquid aluminum splashes while being very comfortable to wear and being usable in an industrial washing and drying process. Said aim is achieved by supplying the fiber components wool (fiber component A), thermoplastic fibers, particularly polyamide and/or polyester fibers (fiber component B), and modacryl (fiber component C), the ratio of each individual fiber component ranging between 5 and 55 percent by weight.2008-09-04
20080214082Method for manufacturing field emission electron source - A method for manufacturing a field emission electron source, the method comprising the steps of: preparing a substrate, a carbon nanotubes slurry, and a conductive slurry; applying a conductive slurry layer onto the substrate; applying a layer of carbon nanotubes slurry onto the conductive slurry layer; and solidifying the substrate under a temperature of 300 to 600 degrees centigrade so as to form the field emission electron source.2008-09-04
20080214083Alignment layer printing apparatus and method of printing using the same - A method of manufacturing a liquid crystal display includes: loading an upper substrate or a lower substrate on a stage; positioning a printing roll on the loaded substrate; measuring the printing roll, the measurement being indicative of a size change of the printing roll; compensating the operation of the printing roll relative to the stage according to the measurement of the printing roll; supplying an alignment solution to the printing roll; driving the printing roll under the compensated operation to print the alignment solution onto the loaded substrate; attaching the upper substrate and the lower substrate; and forming a liquid crystal layer between the upper substrate and the lower substrate.2008-09-04
20080214084FLAT FLUORESCENT LAMP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention provides a flat fluorescent lamp. The flat fluorescent lamp comprises a single plate. Consequently, the flat fluorescent lamp is structurally safe, brightness of the flat fluorescent lamp is high, and efficiency of the flat fluorescent lamp is also high without the provision of other additional optical components. The present invention also provides a method of manufacturing such a flat fluorescent lamp.2008-09-04
20080214085FLAT FLUORESCENT LAMP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention provides a flat fluorescent lamp. The flat fluorescent lamp comprises a single plate. Consequently, the flat fluorescent lamp is structurally safe, brightness of the flat fluorescent lamp is high, and efficiency of the flat fluorescent lamp is also high without the provision of other additional optical components. The present invention also provides a method of manufacturing such a flat fluorescent lamp.2008-09-04
20080214086Apparatus and method for delivering bubble solution to a dipping container - An apparatus and method of delivering bubble solution to a bubble solution dipping container are disclosed. The apparatus has a housing, a dipping chamber associated with the housing, a source of bubble solution and a tube coupling the source of bubble solution with the dipping chamber. The tube has one end positioned inside the dipping chamber and another end coupled to the source of the bubble solution. A blocking ceiling can be positioned in the dipping chamber over the end of the tube so as to deflect bubble solution ejected from the end of the tube into the dipping chamber.2008-09-04
20080214087Parts for Construction Kits - A toy construction kit of the type comprising apertured ˜ocks and pegs for joining them together. The kit comprises a baseboard, pegs, and four different types of block, and a plurality of panels of stepped cladding. Protruding pegs allow them to be fitted to a skeleton support structure built of +ocks rising upwardly and away from a central region of the baseboard in the form of terraces around the central region. The four different types of +>Ak comprise four-element and two-element solid rectilinear blocks, two-element solid regular trapezoidal corner blocks, and infill corner +ocks. Each of the latter comprises a solid rectilinear shape with a solid triangular extension at one end, with an overall length not greater than that of a two-element regular trapezoidal +>Ak. A single element is a cube containing a central opening in each face and an N-element rectilinear +>Ak has a length equal to N such elements arranged end to end. A hinge for joining two +>cks together comprises a rectangular plastics plate divided into two parts by a strip hinge extending across the plate. One part pivots relative to the other by bending about the line of the strip hinge and each half includes at least one protruding peg for fitting it to a +>Ak. Some pegs include a flange, so that two +>cks joined thereby are spaced apart in the same way as bricks are spaced by mortar joints. The pegs may be cylindrical and hollow, and the cylindrical wall is cutaway along its length to form a gap in its circumference extending from one end to the other to impart resilience to the peg. Some +ocks are cut away at one end on two opposite side faces to form a reduced width rebated end, and one end of other of the +ocks is cutaway to form a bifurcated end to slidingly receive the rebated end of another +>Ak. A peg pushed through aligned holes in the rebated and bifurcated ends serves as a pivot and allows one +>Ak to hinge relative to the other. A model stadium, arena or open air theatre assem˜y can be constructed from such a kit of parts.2008-09-04
20080214088TOY SPINNING TOP - A toy top includes a body portion including a circumferential slot thereabout adapted to receive wound therein a portion of a cord used to launch the top. The top spins about a spin axis and is configured so that the slot is at or adjacent the center of gravity of the top. The body portion includes an interior shaft portion extending within the body portion, and an exterior shaft portion extending from the body portion. The cord is attached to a collar attached to the top of the external shaft portion. The cord is rotatably attached relative to the body portion. A weapon may be attached to the body portion, and players may battle their tops using respective weapons.2008-09-04
20080214089Get well toy - The present invention relates to a toy being a doll or stuffed animal for aiding a child with a medical disorder. The toy has internal circuitry allowing it to store and play back comments, some of which are designed to remind the child of medical treatments and familiarize the child with the nature of the treatments. It is also programmed to play back comments which put the child at ease. These comments may be scheduled at specific times, or output at random times. There may also be sound, light and motion sensors in addition to an internal clock which determine the current conditions. Certain comments are output on certain conditions as measured by the sensors. In addition, the toy may monitor the child to determine periods of crying and sleep cycles for later download to a medical professional.2008-09-04
20080214090APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMFORTABLY AND DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING THE GIRTH OF A GARMENT FASTENED BY HOOK AND EYE - The present invention is drawn to a hook and eye closure for garments such as brassieres. The eye tape and/or the hook tape is formed of laminated elastically elongatable layers, and can incorporate a cushioning layer to provide a comfortable and self-adjusting fit to garments. The lamination of the elastically elongatable layers allows manufacturing on existing equipment and helps provide smooth, soft edges, particularly when ultrasonically cut.2008-09-04
20080214091Sanding Apparatus - A sanding apparatus for sanding a support surface includes an elongated frame having a handle end and a work end. The handle end is arranged for operator control and the work end is adapted for connection to a working device. The sanding apparatus also includes a stabilizer member adapted to contact and grip the support surface. The stabilizer member is disposed between the handle end and the work end. The stabilizer member prevents the sanding apparatus from pulling away from an operator during use.2008-09-04
20080214092METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASUREMENT OF MAGNETIC PERMEABILITY OF A MATERIAL - A system for determining the magnetic permeability of a material is provided. Two electrical inductors formed as primary and secondary concentric coils share a common magnetic core space. An AC voltage applied to the primary coil creates a magnetic flux in the core proportional to the magnetic permeability of a sample of the material positioned within the core space. The magnetic flux induces an AC voltage in the secondary coil indicative of the sample magnetic permeability. When the material is a magnetorheological fluid, the magnetic permeability is proportional to the concentration of magnetic particles in the sample and can be back-calculated from the amplitude of the secondary voltage signal. Sensitivity and resolution can be increased by using two identical sets of coils wherein a reference material forms a core for the primary set and the MR fluid sample forms a core for the secondary set.2008-09-04
20080214093CMP polishing slurry and polishing method - The present invention relates to a CMP polishing slurry, comprising cerium oxide particles, a dispersing agent, a water-soluble polymer and water, wherein the water-soluble polymer is a compound having a skeleton of any one of an N-mono-substituted product and an N,N-di-substituted product of any one selected from the group consisting of acrylamide, methacrylamide and α-substituted products thereof. The amount of the water-soluble polymer is preferably in the range of 0.01 part or more by weight and 10 parts or less by weight for 100 parts by weight of the polishing slurry. Thus it is possible to provide a polishing slurry and a polishing method which make it possible to polish a film made of silicon oxide or the like effectively and rapidly and further control the process therefor easily in CMP technique for flattening an interlayer insulating film, a BPSG film, an insulator film for shallow trench isolation, and other films.2008-09-04
20080214094METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SILICON WAFER - A method for manufacturing a silicon wafer comprises a slicing step of a silicon single crystal ingot to obtain sliced wafers, a single-side grinding step to grind only one side of a wafer, and a smoothing step to smooth the other side of the wafer by controlling application of etchant depending on surface profile of the other side of the wafer. According to a method of the present invention a silicon wafer that has high flatness, is removed machine working damage, and is reduced of profile change of chamfer to be minimal can be manufactured.2008-09-04
20080214095Cutting Tool Sharpener - A tool sharpening assembly (2008-09-04
20080214096Machining Spindles - A machining spindle includes an inner shaft arranged for carrying a first tool and an outer shaft for carrying a second tool. The shafts are mounted for rotation about a common axis and for axial movement relative to each other. The inner shaft is mounted within the outer shaft, which is journaled in a main body of the spindle. The machining spindle also includes a fluid pressure-driven actuator arrangement for driving the shafts between a first state and a second state differing in relative axial positions. The actuator arrangement is provided within and rotates with the outer shaft.2008-09-04
20080214097HANDHELD ELECTRIC GRINDER - A handheld electric grinder comprises a first shell body and a second shell body. The first shell body contains an electric motor therein, and is connected to the electric motor via a drive shaft. The electric motor is driven to let the drive shaft generate a first rotating speed. A first adapter is disposed at one end of the drive shaft. The first adapter can be directly connected with accessories such as hexagonal socket, screwdriver, brush and electric grinding head, or can be connected with a connector of a speed-change gear set in the second shell body. After the speed-change gear set changes the first rotating speed to a second rotating speed, a driven shaft outputs the second rotating speed. The first adapter and the second adapter can be connected with accessories such as hexagonal socket, screwdriver, brush and electric grinding head.2008-09-04
20080214098Power Sander With Novel Sanding Sheet Tension Clamping - Portable sander, in particular an orbital sander, having an abrasive sheet carrier (2008-09-04
20080214099Air Conditioning System - An air distribution system for an air conditioning system includes an air supply and a plurality of air distribution units. The air distribution units are arranged in a side-by-side configuration. The air supply is operably connected to at least one of the air distribution units. Each air distribution unit includes a delivery feature for delivering air from the air supply through the air distribution unit and into an adjacent air distribution unit.2008-09-04
20080214100Communication service subscription management - Multiple receivers may be enabled to receive satellite-based digital audio radio (SDAR) services under a single subscription. For example, an SDAR service provider can enable multiple vehicles, a home-based digital radio, or a portable digital radio, singly or in any combination. Multiple receivers transmit information to each other. One receiver is designated as a primary receiver, and the other receivers are designated as secondary receivers. The SDAR service provider transmits a list of associated secondary receivers to the primary receiver. The primary receiver enables the associated secondary receivers to receive SDAR services by placing them in an authorized state. The secondary receivers must periodically communicate with the primary receiver to remain authorized. A secondary receiver that fails to communicate with the primary receiver within a prescribed time period is switched to an unauthorized state. In this unauthorized state, the secondary receiver no longer performs as an authorized receiver.2008-09-04
20080214101APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FM WIRELESS VEHICLE SYSTEM INTERFACE - A vehicle system interface comprises an antenna configured to receive a digital radio signal, a digital radio receiver circuit configured to receive the digital radio signal from the antenna and to obtain digital audio data from the digital radio signal, an FM modulator and transmitter circuit, and a microprocessor in operable communication with the digital radio receiver circuit and the FM modulator and transmitter circuit. The microprocessor is configured to generate a first message requesting a series of FM radio signal levels corresponding to a series of FM radio frequencies being received by an FM radio receiver. The microprocessor is configured to send the first message through an electrical connector to a control system in operable communication with the FM radio receiver. The microprocessor is configured to receive a second message from the control system through the electrical connector indicating the series of FM radio signal levels. The microprocessor is configured to select a suitable FM radio frequency from the series of FM radio frequencies based upon the corresponding series of FM radio signal levels. The microprocessor is configured to generate a third message instructing the control system to tune the FM radio receiver to the suitable FM radio frequency. The microprocessor is configured to send the third message through the electrical connector to the control system. The microprocessor is configured to transmit the digital audio data from the digital radio receiver circuit to the FM modulator and transmitter circuit. The microprocessor is configured to induce the FM modulator and transmitter circuit to broadcast the digital audio data in an FM radio signal over the suitable FM radio frequency.2008-09-04
20080214102Method and System to Signal Network Information in TPS Bits - Embodiments are directed to defining hierarchical digital broadcast transport streams as separate cells, which reduces the signaling in OSI layer 1, and removing use of sub-cells so that the coverage area of a transposer may be treated as a cell. In accordance with at least one embodiment, each hierarchical DVB-H stream (i.e., the HP stream and the LP stream) has its own separate dedicated “current signal” frame. This allows the streams to be independent of each other (even to belong to different networks). Furthermore, in accordance with the hierarchical signal arrangement, a cell can be uniquely identified by its network_id and cell_id. In accordance with at least one embodiment, frequency may be used as an additional identifier thereby allowing a first cell to be transposed to a sub-cell.2008-09-04
20080214103CONTROL OF WIRELESS CONNECTION FOR A PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER - A portable media player that provides for wireless connectivity is disclosed. In some examples, the portable media player contains a button that causes the player to search for, connect with, and disconnect from wireless networks. In some examples, the button provides indicators of the connectivity of the player, such as different colors or modes of illumination. In some examples, the functionality of the button changes depending on the connectivity of the player or characteristics of the playback or navigation of media within the player. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.2008-09-04
20080214104DYNAMICALLY MEDIATING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT AND DEVICES - A mediator having at least a ranking component, a listening component, and a control component, selectively controls a group of devices from a plurality of network devices in a network environment to reproduce multimedia content. The mediator correlates the multimedia content with the plurality of network devices. The listening component collects data about the network environment to enhance a user's experience with the multimedia content. The mediator utilizes the network environment data and the correlation of the multimedia content and the plurality of network devices to automatically select the group devices from the plurality of network devices that maximize a user's viewing or listening pleasure when reproducing the multimedia content on the group of devices.2008-09-04
20080214105METHOD, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, TANGIBLE MACHINE-READABLE MEDIUM, AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION BASED ON A MULTI-HOP RELAY STANDARD - A method, a wireless communication system, a tangible machine-readable medium, and a communication apparatus for transmitting a bandwidth (BW) allocation based on a multi-hop relay standard are provided. The wireless communication system comprises a BS and at least one RS. The BS transmits the at least one particular channel descriptor to the at least one RS. The least one RS transmits at least one Ack to the BS for replying the at least one particular channel descriptor. Finally, the BS transmits the at least one BW allocation to the at least one RS according to the at least one Ack in a predetermined interval.2008-09-04
20080214106METHOD, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, TANGIBLE MACHINE-READABLE MEDIUM, AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING AND RELAYING CHANNEL DESCRIPTOR BASED ON A MULTI-HOP RELAY STANDARD - A method, a wireless communication system, a tangible machine-readable medium, and a communication apparatus for transmitting and relaying a channel descriptor based on a multi-hop relay standard are provided. The wireless communication system comprises a BS and at least one RS. The BS divides the channel descriptor into a common channel descriptor and at least one particular channel descriptor. Then the BS broadcasts/multicasts the common channel descriptor to the at least one RS and transmits the at least one particular channel descriptor to the same. The at least one RS combines the common channel descriptor and the at least one particular channel descriptor to generate the channel descriptor.2008-09-04
20080214107Upstream Broad Beam Diversity - A satellite communication system is provided according to one embodiment of the invention. The satellite communication system includes a gateway with first and second antennas. The first antenna receives a signal from a first satellite that includes at least a first signal from a first user. The second antenna receives a second signal from a second satellite, that includes at least a second primary signal from a second user and a version of the first signal. The gateway may include circuitry to isolate the first signal from the second signal. The gateway may also include a combiner configured to combine the first signal from the first satellite and the first signal isolated from the second signal. Various other embodiments are disclosed that isolate a secondary signal received from a satellite and combine the secondary signal with the same signal received from other antennas at the gateway.2008-09-04
20080214108Contactless Communications Method Based On Asynchronous Modulations And Demodulations - The invention relates to a method for exchanging information by inductive coupling or without contact between a reader (2008-09-04
20080214109Communication System For Short-Range Wireless Data Exchange - Communication system, comprising cooperating modules (2008-09-04
20080214110Apparatus and method for exchanging active profile in bluetooth communication system - An active profile exchange in a Bluetooth communication system is provided. A method for exchanging a profile of a server device in the Bluetooth communication system includes receiving a request for a service support list from a client device; when there is no adequate profile for the client device, generating and transmitting a service support list including information informing that an active profile generation is possible in response to the request; after providing the service support list, receiving the active profile generated by the client device when the client device requests an active profile exchange; and operating according to the active profile generated by the client device.2008-09-04
20080214111LOST PHONE ALARM SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method having an alarm software module recorded on a computer-readable medium programmed to monitor a connection between an accoutrement and a mobile phone. The alarm software module instructs an alarm to be issued if a threshold is met. In addition, the module may instruct the phone to lock.2008-09-04
20080214112Method and System for Using PSK Sync Word for Fine Tuning Frequency Adjustment - In RF transceivers, a method and system for using phase shift key (PSK) sync word for fine tuning frequency adjustment are provided. One aspect of the invention provides for adjusting a local oscillator frequency in a radio frequency (RF) receiver when a residual DC offset remains after a coarse frequency offset adjustment if performed. The fine adjustment may be necessary because of the synchronization required with a PSK-based modulated portion of a Bluetooth packet. A residual phase shift detected in a sync sequence portion of the Bluetooth packet may be utilized to determine a residual or fine frequency adjustment. This approach may allow an RF receiver to operate, in some instances, without the need for an equalizer. In this regard, the power consumed by the RF receiver may be minimized and/or the overall cost of the RF receiver may be reduced.2008-09-04
20080214113Signal Detecting Method and Apparatus and Information Reproducing Apparatus and Method - This signal detection method detects an output signal indicating data information contained at least in two sideband waves from an input signal having a carrier and at least two sideband waves accompanying the carrier. The method includes a cut off step for cutting off a sideband wave positioned at the high frequency side or the low frequency side as compared to the carrier from the at least two sideband waves and a square detection step for outputting an output signal by performing square detection of an input signal having one of the sideband waves which has been cut off.2008-09-04
20080214114INVERSION OF CHANNEL DISTORTION BY ADAPTIVE WAVELET LIFTING - A method for inverting telecommunication channel distortion by adaptive wavelet lifting. The distortion signal is analyzed using wavelet lifting and the inverse filter is computed. Coefficients of the inverse filter are used to either compute a transmission pre-filter or to update the transmitted message.2008-09-04
20080214115Apparatus and method for estimating channel in multi antenna wireless communication system - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for estimating a channel in a wireless communication system. The apparatus according to the present invention includes an estimator for initially estimating a channel response value by using a predetermined signal among reception signals, a detector for detecting transmission signals by using the channel response value and an operator for updating the channel response value by using detected transmission signals, a detection accuracy and reception signals.2008-09-04
20080214116Systems and Methods for Managing Wireless Communications Using Link Space Information - Disclosed are systems and methods which provide for management of wireless communications through the development and use of link space information. Such link space information provides link-centric information with respect to wireless links of a network to thereby provide a view of the network which takes into account phenomena affecting the wireless links. Utilizing such link space information, automated management of various aspects of a wireless network may be provided, including automated provisioning, management, and/or optimization of network links. Network operations may include use of link space information in providing network management applications such as automatic fault management, automatic performance management, operation advisories, and/or the like.2008-09-04
20080214117METHOD FOR CONDUCTING RADIATED PERFORMANCE TESTS OF A WIRELESS DEVICE - A test apparatus for conducting a radiated performance test on a wireless device under controlled test conditions, the test apparatus having an anechoic chamber; a test computer; and an interface, the interface adapted to connect the test computer to the wireless device, the test apparatus being adapted to: establish a data connection on the interface between the test computer and the wireless device; initialize and start a timer for a predetermined interval on the wireless device; subject the wireless device to the radiated performance test in the anechoic chamber after the predetermined interval; and analyze test results on the test computer from a test log stored on the wireless device during the radiated performance test, wherein the interface between the test computer and the wireless device is adapted to be removed during the predetermined interval; for conducting a radiated performance test on a wireless device2008-09-04
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