38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 93 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140268466 | POWER PROTECTION CIRCUIT - A power protection circuit includes a power source, a first voltage division module, a second voltage division module, a comparison module, an electronic switch, and a power module. The first voltage division module divides a voltage from the power source and outputs a first voltage. The second voltage division module divides the voltage from the power source and outputs a second voltage. The second voltage has a negative temperature coefficient. A temperature of the second voltage division module increases when a temperature of the power module increases. The comparison module is used to compare the first voltage to the second voltage and output first or second signals corresponding to the comparing result. The electronic switch is turned on or off when the electronic switch receives the first or second signals from the comparison module. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268467 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE TRANSIENT EVENT PROTECTION FOR CIRCUITS - Methods and apparatus to provide transient event protection for circuits are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first clamp circuit. The first power circuit provides a first reference voltage. The first clamp circuit directs energy from a signal node to the first power circuit in response to a transient resulting in a voltage at the signal node being lower than a second reference voltage. The apparatus also includes a second clamp circuit. The second clamp circuit includes a transistor. A collector terminal of the transistor is prevented from having a lower voltage than the second reference voltage. A second power circuit provides the second reference voltage, which is lower than the first reference voltage. The second clamp circuit directs energy from the signal node to the second power circuit in response to a transient resulting in the voltage at the signal node being higher than the first reference voltage. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268468 | DIRECT CURRENT BREAKER AND ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH DIRECT CURRENT BREAKER - A direct current breaker for a high voltage direct current application includes: two high voltage electron tubes arranged in an anti-parallel connection, and a control circuit for receiving, from a control system, infrared pulses including control information, the control circuit further including a device configured to convert the infrared pulses into electrical control signals, for controlling a switching status of the direct current breaker. An electrical power system includes such direct current breaker. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268469 | SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE AND METHOD - A surge protection device includes, in one embodiment, a reversible surge responder operative to engage an inner conductor engager during a protect mode and disengage the inner conductor engager during a normal mode. The surge responder returns to the normal mode from the protect mode without the intervention of an operator or service technician to replace or re-set the surge responder. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268470 | SURGE PROTECTION FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A surge protection circuit for an electronic device such as an HVAC controller. In one example, the surge protection circuit may include a first voltage clamp, a second voltage clamp, a resistor, and an output port. The first voltage clamp may provide a first clamping voltage between a power input terminal and a common terminal. The second voltage clamp may provide a second clamping voltage that is less than the first clamping voltage. The resistor may be connected in series with the second voltage clamp, and the series connected resistor and second voltage clamp may be connected in parallel with the first voltage clamp. As such, a surge current at the power input terminal may be split between the first voltage clamp and the second voltage clamp. The amount of surge current that is provided to the second voltage clamp may be set by the value of the resistor. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268471 | R-Stack Arrester - An elbow arrester with a T-body is disclosed capable of coupling with an apparatus for protection from transient over voltage, and coupling with additional cable accessories, without having to loosen the initial connection with the coupled apparatus. The elbow body of the T-body arrester has a first portion, and a second portion protruding from an intermediate section of the first portion to define a T-body. A receiving feature is located within the first portion extending towards a first end, while a male feature is coupled to a second end of the first portion, opposite from the receiving feature. A coupling fastener is integrally molded into the first portion, providing for an apparatus coupled to the coupling fastener to be decoupled without loosening the connection of another apparatus connected to the T-Body elbow. Further, decoupling the other apparatus does not loosen the apparatus coupled to the coupling fastener. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268472 | MOBILE EAS DEACTIVATOR - A deactivator device for a mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) systems includes a pair of spaced apart, fixed position electromagnets positioned and configured such that magnetic fields generated by the electromagnets aid one another to form a combined magnetic field; a battery; a capacitor; and an electronics assembly including a microcontroller configured to control storage of energy from the battery in the capacitor and to selectively provide a deactivation or activation pulse from the capacitor to the electromagnets. The components may be positioned in a housing configured for attachment to a mPOS mobile device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268473 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT HAVING A SMART PLUG WITH A RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT - A smart plug for coupling an electric vehicle to a power supply includes a relay including contacts, the relay configured to operate in a closed state to enable power to be supplied to the electric vehicle and an open state to prohibit power from being supplied to the electric vehicle. The smart plug also includes a microcontroller (MCU) coupled to the relay, the microcontroller outputting a control signal to operate the relay in the closed state. The smart plug further includes a zero crossing detector (ZCD) coupled to the relay, the ZCD outputting a close signal to the relay when a voltage of the power is substantially zero and outputting an open signal to the relay when a current of the power is substantially zero. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268474 | METHOD OF CLOSING A RELAY SWITCH AND APPARTUS THEREOF - A load control device for controlling an amount of power delivered from an alternating current (AC) power source to an electrical load includes a relay operable to be coupled in series electrical connection between the AC power source and the electrical load. The relay has one or more relay contacts. The load control device includes a zero-cross detector operable to detect zero crosses of the alternating current and to generate zero cross signals, and a controller operatively coupled to a control input of the relay and the zero-cross detector for rendering the controllably conductive device conductive and non-conductive. The controller determines a relay actuation adjustment such that the contact reliably completes bouncing just prior to a zero cross and may initiate an actuation of the relay based on the actuation adjustment and the zero cross signal. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268475 | IONIZER - An ionizer includes an electrode shaft, a fixing bar, a driver, and a controller. The electrode shaft includes first and second electrode rows, the first electrode row having a plurality of ionizer electrodes arranged in a first direction and the second electrode row having a plurality of ionizer electrodes arranged in the first direction and spaced apart from the first electrode row. The fixing bar includes a discharge area facing an object to be processed, and accommodates the electrode shaft so a single electrode row is disposed in the discharge area. The driver is inside the fixing bar so as to be coupled to both end portions of the electrode shaft, and controls a position of the electrode shaft. The controller controls the driver to replace the electrode row disposed in the discharge area with another electrode row according to a previously input replacement condition. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268476 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVING CHARGE PROBABILITIES OF NANOMETER AEROSOL PARTICLES - The various embodiments described herein significantly increase charge probabilities of nanoparticles by first growing them to larger droplets using a diethylene glycol-based preconditioner, neutralizing the droplets with a bipolar charger, and then removing the condensed liquid to recover the original aerosol particles. The small droplet size is an important element in reducing the amount of aerosol particles with more than one charge. The high single-charge particle probability significantly enhances the monodisperse aerosol throughput of a DMA, while the reduced multiple charge probabilities ensure high monodispersity of DMA-classified aerosols and good data quality of SMPS measurements. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268477 | PERSONAL DEFENSE ACCESSORY FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - A personal defense accessory for interaction with a mobile communications device includes a main housing. A pair of electrodes are disposed in the main housing. A controller is disposed with the main housing and connected to the pair of electrodes to deliver a stun rated shock. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268478 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT - In one embodiment of the invention, a substrate support assembly comprises an electrostatic chuck having an electrode embedded therein and having an aperture disposed therethrough, a conductive liner disposed on the surface of the electrostatic chuck within the aperture, a conductive tubing extending from a lower surface of the electrostatic chuck and axially aligned with the aperture, and a conductive coating at least partially within the aperture and at least partially within the conductive tubing, wherein the conductive coating provides a conductive path between the conductive liner and the conductive tubing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268479 | SUBSTRATE SUPPORT CHUCK COOLING FOR DEPOSITION CHAMBER - A substrate support chuck for use in a substrate processing system is provided herein. In some embodiments, a substrate support for use in a substrate processing chamber may include an electrostatic chuck having a top substrate support surface and a bottom surface, and a cooling ring assembly having a central opening disposed proximate the bottom surface of the electrostatic chuck, the cooling ring assembly including, a cooling section having a top surface thermally coupled to the bottom surface of the electrostatic chuck, the cooling section having a cooling channel formed in a bottom surface of the cooling section, and a cap coupled to a bottom surface of the cooling section and fluidly sealing the cooling channel formed in the cooling section. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268480 | HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTION SEALING METHOD FOR CORONA IGNITION COIL - A corona igniter assembly | 2014-09-18 |
20140268481 | COMPLEX OXIDE, THIN-FILM CAPACITIVE ELEMENT, LIQUID DROPLET DISCHARGE HEAD, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING COMPLEX OXIDE - A complex oxide includes a chemical compound represented by ABO | 2014-09-18 |
20140268482 | ACTUATOR PLATE PARTITIONING AND CONTROL DEVICES AND METHODS - Devices and methods of operating partitioned actuator plates to obtain a desirable shape of a movable component of a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device. The subject matter described herein can in some embodiments include a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device including a plurality of actuation electrodes attached to a first surface, where each of the one or more actuation electrode being independently controllable, and a movable component spaced apart from the first surface and movable with respect to the first surface. Where the movable component further includes one or more movable actuation electrodes spaced apart from the plurality of fixed actuation electrodes. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268483 | Ferroelectric Capacitor With Improved Fatigue and Breakdown Properties - Disclosed is a ferroelectric material and methods for its use in capacitors that includes a polymer blend of at least two polymers, wherein the first polymer is a ferroelectric polymer and the second polymer has a low dielectric constant. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268484 | DIELECTRIC CERAMIC COMPOSITION AND MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR INCLUDING THE SAME - A dielectric ceramic composition includes: a base material powder Ba | 2014-09-18 |
20140268485 | CONDUCTIVE PASTE FOR EXTERNAL ELECTRODES AND MULTILAYER CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT USING THE SAME - There are provided a conductive paste for external electrodes and a multilayer ceramic electronic component using the same. The conductive paste includes a conductive metal powder including conductive metal particles; and a conductive amorphous metal powder including amorphous metal particles having a(Si, B)-b(Li, K)-c(V, Mn) in which a+b+c=100, 20≦a≦60, 10≦b≦40, and 2≦c≦25 are satisfied. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268486 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - An electronic component includes a laminated capacitor and a substrate-type terminal on which the laminated capacitor is mounted, with an viscoelastic resin located in a space between the laminated capacitor and the substrate-type terminal. The substrate-type terminal includes a substrate body, component connecting electrodes to mount the laminated capacitor are located on a component mounting surface of the substrate body, and external connecting electrodes to be connected to a circuit board are located on a substrate mounting surface of the substrate body. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268487 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, SUBSTRATE-TYPE TERMINAL INCLUDED THEREIN, AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTED STRUCTURE - A substrate-type terminal includes a first major surface with a first mounting electrode and a second mounting electrode. The substrate-type terminal includes a second major surface with a first connecting electrode and a second connecting electrode. The substrate-type terminal includes a first slit located between the first mounting electrode and the first connecting electrode, as seen in a plane, and penetrating the terminal from the first major surface to the second major surface, and a second slit located between the second mounting electrode and the second connecting electrode, as seen in a plane, and penetrating the terminal from the first major surface to the second major surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268488 | MONOLITHIC CAPACITOR - A monolithic capacitor includes a multilayer body including a plurality of stacked dielectric layers, first and second capacitor electrodes inside the multilayer body, and outer electrodes on at least one surface of the multilayer body. The first and second capacitor electrodes are arranged perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to first and second surfaces of the multilayer body. The first capacitor electrode includes a capacitor portion opposed to the second capacitor electrode with the dielectric layer interposed therebetween, a lead portion connected to one outer electrode, and an intermediate portion not opposed to the second outer electrode. The second capacitor electrode includes a capacitor portion opposed to the first capacitor electrode with the dielectric layer interposed therebetween, and a lead portion connected to the other outer electrode. The intermediate portion is arranged in a gap area that is surrounded, when viewed in a stacking direction of the dielectric layers, by imaginary lines extending from inner exposed ends of the lead portions in a direction interconnecting the first and second surfaces of the multilayer body, by the capacitor portions, and by the first surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268489 | DIELECTRIC CERAMIC AND LAMINATED CERAMIC CAPACITOR - A laminated ceramic capacitor which has a long high temperature load life, small variations in life, large capacitance, high electrical insulation property, and favorable capacitance temperature characteristics, even when high strength electric field is applied while reducing the thickness of dielectric ceramic layers uses a dielectric ceramic represented by the formula: 100(Ba | 2014-09-18 |
20140268490 | Super Capacitor And Method For Manufacturing The Same - The invention provides a super capacitor, comprising: a bottom electrode, made of metal that has a sponge-like porous bicontinuous structure wherein the porous bicontinuous structure comprises a plurality of continuous nano pores; a dielectric layer, made of material with high dielectric constant and disposed on the bottom electrode wherein the dielectric layer has a thickness of 0.5˜15 nm; and a top electrode, comprising single layer or multiple layers of conductive layers and having a thickness more than 10 nm. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268491 | CAPACITORS USING POROUS ALUMINA STRUCTURES - Capacitors and methods of making the same are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a capacitor comprises a structure having first and second oppositely facing surfaces and a plurality of pores each extending in a first direction from the first surface towards the second surface, and each having pore having insulating material extending along a wall of the pore; a first conductive portion comprising an electrically conductive material extending within at least some of the pores; and a second conductive portion comprising a region of the structure consisting essentially of aluminum surrounding individual pores of the plurality of pores, the second conductive portion electrically isolated from the first conductive portion by the insulating material extending along the walls of the pores. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268492 | BARIUM CALCIUM TIN TITANATE POWDER, DIELECTRIC COMPOSITION AND MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR - There is provided a dielectric composition containing barium calcium tin titanate powder composed of (Ba | 2014-09-18 |
20140268493 | BIAXIALLY STRETCHED POLYPROPYLENE FILM FOR CAPACITOR, METALLIZED FILM, AND FILM CAPACITOR - Provided is a biaxially stretched polypropylene film for capacitors which has high withstand voltage characteristics when used as a dielectric for capacitors and which has highly suitable processability into elements. The biaxially stretched polypropylene film for capacitors has projections on both surfaces and has a thickness (t1, μm) of 4-20 μm. When one of the surfaces is expressed by surface A and the other by surface B, all of the following relationships are satisfied. 800≦SRzB≦1,300 (nm) 0.1≦SRzA/SRzB≦0.8 PBmin≧100 (nm) PBmax≦1,500 (nm) 0.4≦PB450-750/PB≦0.7. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268494 | Low Energy Milling to Produce Flake Powders - A method for increasing surface area of a valve metal particle is provided as is an improved valve metal particle provided thereby. The method includes charging a mill apparatus with a valve metal powder and a media wherein the media has an average diameter of at least 0.01 cm to no more than 0.3175 cm. The valve metal powder is then milled at an average kinetic energy of no more than 3,000 ergs per media particle to obtain a milled powder. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268495 | ELECTRODES FOR CAPACITORS FROM MIXED CARBON COMPOSITIONS - Wet carbon paper processing, wet carbon papers, electrodes prepared from such wet carbon papers, and capacitors prepared from such electrodes. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268496 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed is an electrical energy storage device provided with a metallic casing to receive a bare cell and first and second terminals located outside of the metallic casing corresponding to each electrode of the bare cell, including a plate-like member provided on at least one of the first and second terminals, an inner terminal contacting the plate-like member to form the boundary between the inner terminal and the plate-like member, and a laser welded portion formed along the boundary between the inner terminal and the plate-like member to connect the plate-like member with the inner terminal. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268497 | Wet Electrolytic Capacitor - A wet electrolytic capacitor that contains electrodes (i.e., anode and cathode) and a working electrolyte is provided. The anode and optionally the cathode include a wire assembly containing two or more individual wires. A particulate material is also disposed in contact with at least a portion of the wire assembly. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268498 | Wet Electrolytic Capacitor for Use at High Temperatures - A wet electrolytic capacitor that contains an anode formed from an anodically oxidized sintered porous body and a fluidic working electrolyte is provided. The casing contains a metal substrate coated an electrochemically-active material. Through a unique and controlled combination of features relating to the capacitor configuration and sealing assembly, the present inventor has discovered that good electrical properties (e.g., ESR stability) can be achieved at relatively high temperatures. One unique feature of the wet electrolytic capacitor that can help achieve such good ESR stability is the presence of a dielectric layer on the metal substrate of the cathode within a controlled thickness range. In other embodiments, a sealing assembly may be employed that contains a hermetic seal (e.g., glass-to-metal seal) and an elastomeric barrier seal formed from a high-temperature elastomeric material. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268499 | FLAT CAPACITOR FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - One aspect provides a capacitor feedthrough assembly having an electrically conductive member dimensioned to extend at least partially through a feedthrough hole of a case of the capacitor, the conductive member having a passage therethrough. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268500 | WINDING-TYPE SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR PACKAGE STRUCTURE USING A LEAD FRAME AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A winding-type solid electrolytic capacitor package structure includes a winding capacitor unit, a package body and a conductive unit. The winding capacitor has a winding body enclosed by the package body, a positive conductive lead pin having a cutting surface, and a negative conductive lead pin having a grinding surface. The conductive unit includes a positive conductive terminal electrically connected to the positive conductive lead pin and a negative conductive terminal electrically connected to the negative conductive lead pin. The positive conductive terminal has a first embedded portion enclosed by the package body and a first exposed portion exposed outside the package body. The negative conductive terminal has a second embedded portion enclosed by the package body and a second exposed portion exposed outside the package body. The first and the second exposed portions are extended along the outer surface of the package body. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268501 | Solid Electrolytic Capacitor for Use in Extreme Conditions - A capacitor assembly that is capable of performing under extreme conditions, such as at high temperatures and/or high voltages, is provided. The ability to perform at high temperature is achieved in part by enclosing and hermetically sealing the capacitor element within a housing in the presence of a gaseous atmosphere that contains an inert gas, thereby limiting the amount of oxygen and moisture supplied to the solid electrolyte of the capacitor element. Furthermore, the present inventors have also discovered that the ability to perform at high voltages can be achieved through a unique and controlled combination of features relating to the formation of the anode, dielectric, and solid electrolyte. For example, the solid electrolyte is formed from a combination of a conductive polymer and a hydroxy-functional nonionic polymer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268502 | Solid Electrolytic Capacitor - A capacitor for use in relatively high voltage environments is provided. The solid electrolyte is formed from a plurality of pre-polymerized particles in the form of a dispersion. In addition, the anode is formed such that it contains at least one longitudinally extending channel is recessed therein. The channel may have a relatively high aspect ratio (length divided by width), such as about 2 or more, in some embodiments about 5 or more, in some embodiments from about 10 to about 200, in some embodiments from about 15 to about 150, in some embodiments from about 20 to about 100, and in some embodiments, from about 30 to about 60. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268503 | WINDING-TYPE SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR PACKAGE STRUCTURE WITHOUT USING A LEAD FRAME AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A winding-type solid electrolytic capacitor package structure without using any lead frame includes a winding capacitor and a package body. The winding capacitor has a winding body enclosed by the package body, a positive conductive lead pin extended from a first lateral side of the winding body, and a negative conductive lead pin extended from a second lateral side of the winding body. The positive conductive lead pin has a first embedded portion enclosed by the package body and a first exposed portion exposed outside the package body and extended along the first lateral surface and the bottom surface of the package body. The negative conductive lead pin has a second embedded portion enclosed by the package body and a second exposed portion exposed outside the package body and extended along the second lateral surface and the bottom surface of the package body. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268504 | MODULAR WIRE HARNESS ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS OF USING SAME FOR BACKSIDE TO FRONTSIDE POWER AND DATA DISTRIBUTION SAFETY SCHEMES - A large format billboard type electronic sign includes at least one structural frame member mounted to a front side of a planar mounting structure that defines a plurality of structural bay members configured for receiving and removably supporting therein a corresponding plurality of weatherized display modules to conceal and protect at least one preformed wiring harness from wind load forces in excess of 100 pounds per square foot and degradation from the effects of ultra-violet sunlight; each individual one of said plurality of structural bay members is provided with a plurality of receptacles to facilitate mechanically and electrically coupling the at least one preformed wiring harness to the plurality of weatherized display modules; and wherein the at least one preformed wiring harness is provided with a plurality of preformed nodes which are dimensioned to be snapped or pressed into position in a wire harness node receptacle forming part of the plurality of receptacles. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268505 | ARC CHUTE ASSEMBLY FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH SYSTEM AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - An arc chute assembly for use in an automatic transfer switch includes a housing including a pair of opposing sidewalls and a primary deionization plate coupled between the pair of opposing sidewalls. The primary deionization plate includes a tongue portion oriented substantially midway between the opposing sidewalls and extending toward a contact assembly. The tongue portion is configured to facilitate suppressing an electric arc originating from the contact assembly. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268506 | UTILITY METER BOX AND METER BOX COVER - Provided is a meter box, a meter box cover and methods and apparatuses related to meter boxes and meter box covers. The meter box and meter box cover may include features which allow the meter box and meter box cover to be secured to each other and may be manufactured from materials which allow automated reading of a meter positioned within an enclosed meter box using wireless signal transmission methods. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268507 | Cable Protector for Utility Meter - Techniques for the construction and use of cable protectors are described herein. The cable protectors may be used to protect cables in a wide variety of applications, locations and environments, including a utility (e.g., water or gas) metering application. In one example, the cable protector may protect a cable connecting a water meter to a radio. The cable protector may be constructed of a ribbon of durable material (e.g., stainless steel) configured as a helix. The helix may define a central channel through which the cable may pass. The cable protector may have spacing between adjacent turns of the helix that are too narrow to allow attack of the cable by animals. Exact dimensions may depend largely on a size of a cable to protect, and an environment and use of the cable. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268508 | FRAMEWORK FOR TAILORED PERSONAL ELECTRONICS - One embodiment of the practical framework for production of apparel articles incorporating electronic devices such as wired speakers. This framework securely locates the desired electronic ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140268509 | PORTABLE DEVICE HOLDING APPARATUS - An apparatus for holding a portable device is provided which includes a cradle for holding the portable device. A support member is operatively coupled to the cradle and includes an inserting member. The inserting member may be received by a receiving member coupled to a base member, wherein the base member is mounted to a supporting surface. Once the receiving member receives the inserting member, at least one locking mechanism can releasably couple the support member to the base member for securing the apparatus to the surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268510 | SUPPORT MODULE AND SUPPORT DEVICE HAVING MULTIPLE DEGREES OF FREEDOM - A support device having multiple degrees of freedom includes a base unit, a first support unit, a second support unit and a hinge unit. The base unit includes a base body. The first support unit includes a first support structure disposed on the base body. The second support unit includes a second support structure disposed between the first support structure and at least one display. The hinge unit includes a first hinge structure connected between the first support structure and a first end of the second support structure and a second hinge structure connected between a second end of the second support structure and the at least one display. Therefore, the second support structure can be pivotally disposed on the first support structure through the first hinge structure, and the at least one display can be pivotally disposed on the second support structure through the second hinge structure. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268511 | CONTROL BOX MOUNTING BRACKET - A bracket configured to mount a control box to a television mount used to carry a television. An example bracket may have a bracket plate, a bracing element, and attachment elements. The bracing element is attached to a back side of the bracket plate, and the bracing element is attachable to the television mount. A first attachment element is mounted to a front side of the bracket plate, and the first attachment member and the bracket plate together define a receiving channel in which to receive a first portion of the control box. A second attachment element includes a mounting strap connected to the bracket plate and/or the first attachment element, with the mounting strap being capable of fixedly mounting a second portion of the control box relative to the bracket. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268512 | Calabria DIN Rail Mount Bracket - A bracket may be provided. The bracket may comprise a main plate comprising a bend. In addition, the bracket may comprise a slider plate configured to movably slide against the main plate. The slider plate may further comprise an offset that may be substantially parallel with the bend. The bracket may further comprise a charging device configured create a force in a direction from the offset to the bend. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268513 | DISPLAY SCREEN ASSEMBLY HAVING A SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A display screen assembly is provided. The display screen defines a channel for allowing selective engagement of the display screen. A mount assembly is provided and includes a base for supporting the display screen assembly about a support surface, and a locking assembly that selectively engages the channel to thereby lock the mount assembly to the display screen. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268514 | IHS ACCESSIBLE RACK SECURING SYSTEM - A rack securing system includes a rack having a plurality of posts that are oriented to house a plurality of device chassis. Each of the plurality of posts includes a plurality of post apertures that are operable to receive a fastener to couple an edge of a device chassis to the rack. A first securing member includes that includes a plurality of first securing member apertures is operable to be oriented adjacent a first post such that the plurality of first securing member apertures align with respective post apertures on the first post and the first securing member extends over at least one fastener that is coupling an edge of a device chassis to the rack. At least two locking devices are operable to extend through respective aligned first securing member apertures and post apertures to secure the first securing member to the first post. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268515 | MAGNETIC AND ELECTROSTATIC VIBRATION-DRIVEN HAPTIC TOUCHSCREEN - A system adapted for selectively attracting an object to and moving the object on a surface. The system includes an oscillating element including a contact surface such as a computer tablet with a touch screen or a table with a ferrous surface. The system includes a drive (or vibration inducing) assembly coupled to the oscillating element operable to oscillate the oscillating element to linearly move the contact surface first in a first direction and second in a second direction opposite the first direction (e.g., along an X-axis or Y-axis). The system further includes a preferential friction assembly operating to first create an attractive force between the contact surface and the object and second to modify the attractive force. This causes the object to move with the contact surface when the attractive force is created and the contact surface to move relative to the object when the attractive force is modified. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268516 | BIOMETRIC AND PROXIMITY SENSOR COMPATIBLE PROTECTIVE CASE FOR MOBILE DEVICE - A protective case can be used with a mobile device having front and back surfaces and side surfaces extending between the front and back surfaces, including a top side, a bottom side, a right side, and a left side, the mobile device having a screen on the front surface. The protective case can include a shell configured to engage and substantially surround at least three of the surfaces of the mobile device and preferably all or nearly all surfaces of the mobile device while still capable of allowing the user to functionally interact with biometric sensor (such as a fingerprint sensor) and/or not interfere with the intended functionality of the proximity sensors of the mobile device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268517 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH PROTECTIVE CASE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a connector detachable from part of an electronic device including a display, and a cover connected to the connector, wherein the cover is capable of covering at least part of the display of the electronic device, and wherein the cover includes a window configured to expose the at least part of the display when the cover covers at least part of the display. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268518 | DURABLE PROTECTIVE BATTERY CASE - A durable and water-resistant or water-proof communication accessory with a built-in battery for a mobile communication device capable of enclosing, powering, and protecting a mobile device and protecting it from dirt, water, weather, bumps, and scratches. The built-in battery can extend the life of mobile communication device while protecting the sensitive electronics, glass screen, and data. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268519 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR MOBILE DEVICE - Disclosed is durable and water-resistant or water-proof communication accessory with a built-in battery for a mobile communication device capable of enclosing, powering, and protecting a mobile device and protecting it from dirt, water, weather, bumps, and scratches. The built-in battery can extend the battery operating time of mobile communication device while protecting the sensitive electronics, glass screen, and data. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268520 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MEMBER WITH SEALING MATERIAL LAYER, MEMBER WITH SEALING MATERIAL LAYER, AND MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - A method of manufacturing a member with a sealing material layer has a substrate preparation step, a coating step, a firing step, and a pre-process step. In the substrate preparation step, a substrate having a frame-shaped sealing region is prepared. In the coating step, a sealing material paste is applied on the sealing region of the substrate to form a frame-shaped coating layer. In the firing step, irradiation is performed while firing laser light is scanned along the frame-shaped coating layer, to form a sealing material layer. The pre-process step is performed before the irradiation of the firing step is started. In the pre-process step, irradiation is performed at an irradiation start position for a time within 0.2 D/V to 0.5 D/V [s], where D [mm] and V [mm/s] are a beam diameter and a scanning speed of the firing laser light in the firing step respectively. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268521 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes: a first case that includes a first inner surface; a second case that includes a second inner surface that are opposed to the first inner surface; and a packing member that includes a packing portion formed along an entire inner circumference of the first inner surface and sandwiched and compressed between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, and a projection portion projected out from the packing portion, the packing portion includes a first part provided in an area closer to the projection portion than a second part, and the second part formed thicker in a direction perpendicular to a circumferential direction of the packing portion than the first part. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268522 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device is an electronic device that measures biological information. The electronic device includes a biological-information sensor section configured to measure the biological information and an armor case configured to house the biological-information sensor section. The armor case includes a case main body section and a rear lid section. One surface of the case main body section is integrally molded with a windshield and the other surface of the case main body section is formed of a transparent member in which an opening section is formed. The rear lid section is attached to the case main body section to close the opening section and at least a part of the rear lid section is formed of a transparent member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268523 | WEARABLE DEVICE HAVING A MONOLITHICALLY INTEGRATED MULTI-SENSOR DEVICE ON A SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A wearable device is provided having multiple sensors configured to detect and measure different parameters of interest. The wearable device includes at least one monolithic integrated multi-sensor (MIMS) device. The MIMS device comprises at least two sensors of different types formed on a common semiconductor substrate. For example, the MIMS device can comprise an indirect sensor and a direct sensor. The wearable device couples a first parameter to be measured directly to the direct sensor. Conversely, the wearable device can couple a second parameter to be measured to the indirect sensor indirectly. Other sensors can be added to the wearable device by stacking a sensor to the MIMS device or to another substrate coupled to the MIMS device. This supports integrating multiple sensors to reduce form factor, cost, complexity, simplify assembly, while increasing performance. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268524 | DISTRIBUTED SENSOR SYSTEM - A distributed sensor system is disclosed that provides spatial and temporal data in an operating environment. The distributed sensor nodes can be coupled together to form a distributed sensor system. For example, a distributed sensor system comprises a collection of Sensor Nodes (SN) that are physically coupled and are able to collect data about the environment in a distributed manner. An example of a distributed sensor system comprises a first sensor node and a second sensor node. Each sensor node has a plurality of sensors or a MIMS device. Each sensor node can also include electronic circuitry or a power source. A joint region is coupled between a first flexible interconnect region and a second flexible interconnect region. The first sensor node is coupled to the first flexible interconnect region. Similarly, the second sensor node is coupled to the second flexible interconnect region. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268525 | CASE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CASE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A case for an electronic device includes an injection preform having a recess on at least one portion of a surface thereof, a deposition layer deposited on a surface of the injection preform, and a paint layer formed on the deposition layer. The deposition layer may directly contact a surface of the injection preform. A method of manufacturing a case includes injection-molding an injection preform having a recess on a surface thereof, forming a deposition layer directly contacting a surface of the injection preform, and forming a paint layer on the deposition layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268526 | COMBINING DIFFERENT TYPES OF MOISTURE-RESISTANT MATERIALS - Protective coatings, including moisture-resistant coatings, that include two or more different types of moisture-resistant materials are disclosed, as are moisture-sensitive substrates that include such protective coatings. Moisture-sensitive substrates that include different types of moisture-resistant coatings on different elements are also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268527 | IMAGE REPRODUCTION ASSEMBLY HAVING A FRONT PANE FASTENED IN A SPACE-SAVING MANNER - An image reproduction assembly having a two-dimensional image presentation matrix bounded by edges and by means of the matrix elements of which images are presented, fastening elements attached adjacent to edges of the matrix, a front pane fastened to the fastening elements, which is fixed in a plane in front of the image presentation matrix. Each fastening element protrudes beyond the plane of the image presentation matrix and partially beyond the edge of the image presentation matrix transversely to a viewing direction. Fastening elements are arranged along the edges so holes exist between fastening elements and/or adjacent to one or more fastening element. Fastening elements of a first image reproduction assembly can be positioned in holes of other image reproduction assemblies. Fastening elements of image reproduction assemblies adjacent to the first image reproduction assembly can be positioned in holes of the first assembly. Assemblies of image reproduction assemblies are provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268528 | RACK ADAPTER APPARATUS AND METHOD - Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a rack adapter apparatus. The rack adapter apparatus includes a shelf configured to be mounted in a rack frame having a front opening of a first width and a rear opening of the first width, the shelf being further configured to support a computing device thereon, the computing device having a second width less than then first width and having a back-side port disposed thereon, the back-side port facing the rear opening when the computing device is supported by the shelf and the shelf is mounted in the rack frame. The rack adapter apparatus also includes a pass-through jack having a front port facing the front opening and a rear port facing the rear opening, the front and rear ports being electrically coupled, and the rear port being configured to be communicatively coupled to the back-side port of the computing device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268529 | ARRAY OF ELEMENTS AND A HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERFACE DEVICE - A human-computer interface device comprising an array of elements wherein each element is pivotally coupled to an adjacent first element by a first pivotal coupling and to an adjacent second element by a second pivotal coupling, the first pivotal coupling being operable to pivot about an axis which is substantially orthogonal to an axis about which the second pivotal coupling is operable to pivot. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268530 | Data center facility design configuration - The methods and apparatuses described herein is a data center. In one embodiment is described a data center comprising: a building having a plurality of rooms and first and second exterior load walls disposed on opposite sides of the building; a plurality of air handler and fluid cooler devices disposed exterior to the building along the first exterior load wall; a plurality of condenser unit devices disposed exterior to the building along the second exterior load wall; a data sector disposed inside the building, adjacent to the first exterior load wall; three separate UPS and substation distribution equipment rooms, each containing UPS and substation distribution equipment therein, as well as air conditioning equipment that is connected to certain of the plurality of condenser unit devices; and a power spine room disposed between the three separate UPS and substation distribution equipment rooms and the data sector, the power spine room including a plurality of PDU devices. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268531 | TELEVISION RECEIVING BOX DOCKING STATION RACK AND SYSTEM - A cable box docking station rack includes a frame carrying a series of shelves, and each shelf including a series of docking stations for connection with cable boxes. Each docking station includes a fixed back plate and a slide plate in sliding relation. The back plate includes a series of connectors that correspond with communications ports on the rear portion of a cable box, and after the cable box is placed into the sliding plate, it slides inwardly until the connectors engage the communication and power ports on the cable box. The rack houses a computer system, video monitors, and data entry tools, together with the docking stations, which is used for inspection and diagnostic analysis of cable boxes. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268532 | FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY AND STAND - An electronic display assembly may comprise a flexible electronic display screen that may be rolled onto a reel in a retracted configuration and extend from the reel in an extended configuration. Additionally, some electronic display stands are capable of connecting to and supporting a flexible electronic display screen in an extended configuration. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268533 | INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM HOUSING LID WITH SYNCHRONIZED MOTION - An information handling system converts from a closed position to a tablet position by rotating a lid with a display 360 degrees about a hinge having synchronized and continuous motion. The hinge has first and second axles held distal by a spacer. A synchronizer translates motion of each axle to the other to provide fluid movement of the lid relative to the housing. For instance, first and second cables translate rotational motion with the disposition of a discontinuous figure eight between the first and second axles. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268534 | METHODS OF ADDING DOPANTS TO CONDUCTIVE INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES IN SUBSTRATE TECHNOLOGIES AND STRUCTURES FORMED THEREBY - Methods of forming a microelectronic packaging structure and associated structures formed thereby are described. Those methods and structures may include forming an opening in a dielectric material of a package substrate, and then plating a conductive interconnect structure in the opening utilizing a plating process. The plating process may comprises a conductive metal and a dopant comprising between about 0.05 and 10 percent weight, wherein the dopant comprises at least one of magnesium, zirconium and zinc. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268535 | CHOPPED-FIBERS WITH AXIAL PROPERTY GRADIENT FOR MOLDED PARTS - A portable computing device includes a processor, a memory, and a portable computing device case that encloses one or more integrated circuits, including at least the processor and the memory. The case includes a molded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) material that includes a polymer material and elongated fibers that adhere to the polymer material and that have a property that varies over a length of the fibers along an elongation axis of the fibers, wherein an adhesion strength between the fibers and the polymer is determined at least in part by a property of the fibers that varies over a length of the fibers along the elongation axis. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268536 | HIGH DENSITY SERVER STORAGE UNIT - A rack mountable 1U storage unit includes a plurality of memory modules arranged in two groups. The storage unit also has control circuitry. The memory modules have a dedicated exhaust channel to draw heat away from the memory modules. The exhaust channel for the memory modules is disposed over and is physically separated from the exhaust channel for the control circuitry. The storage unit can accommodate up to 42 memory modules due to a unique method of placing the individual memory modules. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268537 | IN-PACKAGE FLY-BY SIGNALING - In-package fly-by signaling can be provided in a multi-chip microelectronic package having address lines on a package substrate configured to carry address information to a first connection region on the substrate having a first delay from terminals of the package, and the address lines being configured to carry the address information beyond the first connection region to at least to a second connection region having a second delay from the terminals that is greater than the first delay. Address inputs of a first microelectronic element, e.g., semiconductor chip, can be coupled with each of the address lines at the first connection region, and address inputs of a second microelectronic element can be coupled with each of the address lines at the second connection region. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268538 | JBOD CABLE - Embodiments of the invention include a plurality of flexible electrical conductors configured as a cable wherein a plurality of signal pairs connect printed circuit boards in an array of data storage devices or just a bunch of disks (JBOD) enclosure. By controlling various specific dimensions relating to each signal pair of electrical conductors in a flexible cable, the performance of a JBOD box or a data storage server can be maximized. Furthermore, flexible cable designs can themselves replace bulkier circuit boards enabling greater air flow through the JBOD box or data storage server. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268539 | TOOLLESS HOT SWAPPABLE STORAGE MODULE - A toolless hot-swappable storage module system includes a base plate for mounting within a computer enclosure and a toolless hot-swappable storage module. The storage module includes a sled that is removably coupled to the base plate. The storage module further includes a printed circuit board (PCB) that is disposed on the sled. The PCB includes a plurality of storage media connectors, a PCB signal and power connectors. The storage module also includes a support frame disposed on the PCB. The support frame includes a plurality of support members that are disposed perpendicular to the PCB. Each support member has a first edge and a second edge and includes a plurality of dividers disposed in parallel rows. The support frame also includes a sidewall that is disposed across the first edge of the support members. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268540 | FIXING MECHANISM AND RELATED ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A detachable fixing mechanism includes a supporter, a contacting component, a fixing component, a track component and an ejecting component. An electronic component is hold be the supporter. The supporter includes a base, a rear wall and two lateral walls. The rear wall and the lateral walls are disposed on three sides of the base. The contacting is connected to an upper edge of the lateral wall, so as to buckle the electronic component with the base. The fixing component is movably disposed on the lateral wall. The fixing component includes a constraint portion to resiliently pass through a hole on the lateral wall. The track component is disposed on the lateral wall of the supporter. The ejecting component is slidably disposed between the track component and the supporter. A second part of the ejecting component inserts into the supporter to contact against the rear end of the electronic component. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268541 | SYSTEM FOR MOBILE DEVICE CRADLE AND TUBE GRIPPER OF NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING INSPECTION DEVICE - A system includes a mobile handset with a handle portion and a gripper portion coupled to the handle portion. The handle portion includes a first dock configured to removably receive a user interface device. The gripper portion is configured to receive an insertion tube of a non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection device and to control the insertion tube relative to an inspection point. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268542 | DOCKING APPARATUS OF ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A docking apparatus of an electronic apparatus that can support the electronic apparatus is provided. The docking apparatus of an electronic apparatus may include a body that forms an exterior of the docking apparatus, a support portion rotatably coupled to the body, and an interface module coupled to the body and including an interface terminal configured to connect the docking apparatus to the electronic apparatus. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268543 | Docking Station for Portable Electronics - Disclosed is a docking station for holding a plurality of external connectors in position to interface with an electronic device including a main body having a first side and a second side, a positioning member extending vertically from the first side of the main body for receiving the electronic device, a stabilizing member extending horizontally on the second side, a first through-hole extending from the first side to the second side, and a fastening mechanism for securing an external connector in the through-hole. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268544 | PIVOTAL VEHICLE MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES - A mounting device includes a cradle including a first recess and configured to be mounted in a vehicle, a pivotable hinge member coupled to the cradle, and a docking tray coupled to the pivotable hinge member. The docking tray is configured to lock in a first position within the first recess in the cradle, and lock in a second position extending outward from the first recess in the cradle. The docking tray includes a second recess shaped and dimensioned to receive an electronic computing device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268545 | MODULAR SYNTHETIC JET EJECTOR AND SYSTEMS INCORPORATING THE SAME - A synthetic jet ejector ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140268546 | HEAT AND AIRFLOW MANAGEMENT IN A DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A chassis sub-assembly for computing devices includes a first heat sink plate and a second heat sink plate. The first heat sink plate includes a first plurality of perforations and the second heat sink plate includes a second plurality of perforations. The chassis sub-assembly also includes a first computing device and a second computing device. Each of the first and second computing devices is positioned between the first heat sink plate and the second heat sink plate. The first and second computing devices are in contact with both the first and second heat sink plates, and define a channel gap between the first and second computing devices. At least some of the first and second plurality of perforations are aligned with the channel gap. The first plurality of perforations, the channel gap, and the second plurality of perforations define an airflow channel. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268547 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE RACK AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - An electronic device rack includes a plurality of panels surrounding a first space. Moreover, the electronic device rack includes: an electronic-device housing unit disposed in the first space and configured to house electronic devices; a heat exchanger disposed in the first space at a position away from the electronic-device housing unit; a second space provided between the electronic-device housing unit and the heat exchanger and isolated from the rest of the first space; and an air blower configured to circulate air inside the first space through the electronic-device housing unit, the second space, and the heat exchanger in the described order. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268548 | Thermosiphon Systems for Electronic Devices - A thermosiphon system includes a condenser and an evaporator fluidically coupled to the condenser by a condensate line. The evaporator includes a housing having an opening to the condensate line, a wick located in the housing, and a flow restrictor located in the housing configured to restrict flow of a working fluid from the condensate line onto a portion of the wick | 2014-09-18 |
20140268549 | Device for Cooling an Electronic Component in a Data Center - A device for cooling an electronic component in a data center is provided. The device includes a closed loop, a first area, a second area, and a barrier. The closed loop includes a first portion and a second portion. The liquid flows around the closed loop. The first area is configured for dissipating heat from the electronic component in the data center to liquid in the first portion of the closed loop. The second area is configured for removing heat from the liquid in the second portion of the closed loop by receiving ambient air, which moves across the second portion, from outside the data center and configured for outputting the ambient air with the dissipated heat from the second area and the data center. The barrier is configured for preventing the ambient air from entering the first area. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268550 | SERVER WITH HEAT PIPE COOLING - A server includes a tray that has a front portion and a back portion. A motherboard is disposed in the front portion of the tray and the motherboard is coupled to a heat sink. A fan is disposed in the back portion of the tray. A hard drive is disposed between the motherboard and the fan and the hard drive is operatively connected to the motherboard. The server also includes a heat pipe that has a body longitudinally bounded by an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is coupled to the heat sink, while the outlet is coupled to the fan. The body of the heat pipe extends past the hard drive. A power supply is also disposed in the tray and is operatively connected to the motherboard, the fan, and the hard drive. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268551 | ENCLOSURE HIGH PRESSURE PUSH-PULL AIRFLOW - High pressure fans are mounted in the middle of an enclosure to create a low pressure zone and a high pressure zone within the enclosure. The high pressure fans pull air through high density sets of hard disk drives in the back of an enclosure and push air through high density disk drives in the front of the enclosure. Being positioned in the middle of an enclosure allows the high pressure fans to mix hot air pulled through the low pressure zone with cool air existing on the other side of the fans. The fans then push the cool mixed air through the next set of hard drives, forming a high pressure zone and allowing the air to exit at the front of the enclosure. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268552 | SERVER WITH HEAT BAFFLE COOLING - A server provides for improved cooling using one or more baffles. The baffles allow for increased cooling efficiencies by directing heat in such a manner as to reduce heat exposure for temperature sensitive hardware and data center employees. The baffle may be disposed within a server and direct hot air through the server away from temperature sensitive devices. The baffle may include an inlet that receives hot air and an outlet through which hot air may exit. One or more fans may be used to direct air through the baffle. For example, the baffle may direct heat from the baffle inlet to the baffle outlet, directing heat away from temperature sensitive devices within the server. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268553 | SYSTEM FOR COOLING MULTIPLE IN-LINE CENTRAL PROCESSING UNITS IN A CONFINED ENCLOSURE - A system for cooling multiple in-line CPUs in a confined enclosure is provided. In an embodiment, the system may include a front CPU and a front heat sink that may be coupled to the front CPU. The front heat sink may have a plurality of fins and a corresponding fin pitch. The system may further include a rear CPU disposed in line with the front CPU and a rear heat sink coupled to the rear CPU. The rear heat sink may have a plurality of fins and a corresponding fin pitch. The fin pitch of the rear heat sink may be higher than the fin pitch of the front heat sink. In another embodiment, the front and rear heat sinks may be coupled together by one or more heat pipes. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268554 | Stackable Computing System - Systems and methods providing for stackable rack-based computing systems are discussed herein. A stackable rack-based computing system may include a plurality of stackable shelf frames. Each stackable shelf frame may include a module and one or more cooling elements to cool the module from a first side. The stackable shelf frames may be adjustable between an open configuration and a stacked configuration. In the stacked configuration, where the stackable shelf frames are stacked on top of each other, the modules may receive cooling from a second side from an adjacent stackable shelf frame. In the open configuration, a gap may be opened between any two of the plurality of stackable shelf frames for service and maintenance tasks. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268555 | LOCKING MECHANISM FOR HINGE ASSEMBLY - In one embodiment a locking mechanism for a hinge, comprises a housing defining a chamber which is to contain a magnetorheological (MR) fluid, a bias mechanism which disposed at a first end of the chamber, a piston disposed at a second end of the chamber, the piston to be coupled to a hinge rotatable about a first axis, wherein rotation of the hinge about the first axis translates the piston laterally in the housing on a first side of the chamber, and a magnet positioned proximate the housing to change the MR fluid from a first state in which the MR fluid exhibits a low viscosity to a second state in which the MR exhibits a high viscosity. Other embodiments may be described. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268556 | DETACHABLE COMPUTING SYSTEM HAVING DUAL BATTERIES - A computing system may include a base portion to receive one or more first batteries, and a tablet portion having one or more electronic components and the tablet portion to receive one or more second batteries. The tablet portion may be configured to be coupled to and detached from the base portion. The computing system may also include circuitry to control a supply of voltage to one or more electronic components of the tablet portion from one or more first batteries at the base portion and from one or more second batteries at the tablet portion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268557 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND FRAME UNIT FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - An information processing apparatus includes a body, a frame, and a hinge that allows the frame to be attached to a side face of the body in such a manner as to be rotatable and stoppable at any angle. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268558 | ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPEDANCE CONTROLLED SIGNAL TRACES - An electrical assembly having controlled impedance signal traces and a portable electronic device comprising an electrical assembly having controlled impedance signal traces are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a portable electronic device, comprising an electrical assembly, comprising: a chassis made from a conductive material and forming a first ground plane; a first dielectric substrate layer overlaying the chassis; a first signal trace overlaying the first dielectric substrate layer; and a second dielectric layer overlaying the first signal trace. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268559 | PCB MOUNTED COVER ACTIVATED INTRUSION DETECTION SWITCH - An intrusion detection switch is attached directly to a printed circuit board and utilized within an enclosure. Wires are not used to extend the switch to the top of the enclosure. An extension mechanism is used to extend a triggering portion of the intrusion detection switch to an engaging surface at the top of the enclosure. When the enclosure lid is properly shut, the engaging service is directed downward, thereby pushing an activation switch of the intrusion detection switch down. Switches may be assembled to an internal main printed circuit board where the switch is completely protected. Therefore, routing and maintaining of wiring to a switch is eliminated. A linkage system or mechanism can be mounted to the main chassis of the enclosure and act as an interface to an enclosure top cover. This eliminates potential damage to switches and wires and provides for a more reliable switch. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268560 | MOTORIZED MOUNT FOR SEATING SYSTEM - The present disclosure illustrates a motorized mount with a plurality of degrees of freedom coupled to a seating system. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268561 | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND HEAT RECEIVING DEVICE - An electronic equipment includes: a heat generating component; and
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20140268562 | COMPOUND STRUCTURAL FRAME AND METHOD OF USING SAME FOR EFFICIENT RETROFITTING - Supports for plural billboard display modules include one or more structural frames mountable to existing billboard poster panels and other planar structural surfaces; each individual structural frame having a sufficient number of frame cutout areas to minimize frame weight to no greater than fifty pounds for hand lifting and mounting to the poster panels, but not such a sufficient number of frame cutout areas to compromise the structural integrity of the structural frame for resisting wind load forces in excess of 100 pounds per square foot when mounted to the poster panels while supporting the plural billboard display modules; and wherein each structural frame is arranged in an array of structural bay members defined by the cutout areas and visual separation features, the visual separation features facilitating the separating of the array into smaller array configurations, wherein the smallest array is a one bay high by one bay wide configuration. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268563 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING HEAT IN POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS - A power module includes a housing and an AC/DC converter within the housing. The AC/DC converter is configured to convert an AC input signal into a DC output signal. The power module also includes an actuated heat removal device. The actuated heat removal device is configured to remove heat produced by the AC/DC converter from the housing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268564 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING HEAT IN POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS - A power conversion module, such as a power adapter, includes a heat removal system such as an active heat removal system, a passive heat removal system or a hybrid heat removal system. A small-size power conversion module having a heat removal system is described. | 2014-09-18 |
20140268565 | SECTIONAL SIGN ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION KIT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A modification kit for converting an existing signage mounting structure to an electronic sign generally includes a plurality of weatherized display modules; a plurality of sign sections each having a front-facing portion and a rear-facing portion, the front facing portion defining a two dimensional array of bays arranged in a plurality of rows along a vertical direction and a plurality of columns along a horizontal direction, each bay configured to receive one of the display modules, the rear-facing portion for mounting to a surface of the existing signage mounting structure and a plurality of wiring assemblies each having a first end for coupling to a power junction located adjacent to a rear surface of one of the rear-facing portions and a plurality of power extensions for coupling the power source to the plurality of weatherized display modules. | 2014-09-18 |