43rd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140312145 | Variable Width Fan Nozzle - A water delivery device that may be used in a water display is described. The device includes an orifice or outlet through which water is shot out. The shape and configuration of the water device may be varied to dynamically adjust the configuration of the water shot out from the device. For example, the water delivery device may shoot out water in the shape of a fan, and the width of the fan may be varied. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312146 | SPRAY GUN STRUCTURE FOR USE BY A LEFT-HANDED PERSON - A spray gun structure for use by a left-handed person is provided. When held in the left hand, the spray gun structure defines a positive direction, which is the direction the palm of the left hand faces, and a negative direction, which is opposite to the positive direction. The spray gun structure includes a nozzle, a handle, and a body connecting the nozzle and the handle. The body is provided with a regulating knob projecting in the positive direction. The spray gun structure is further provided with a paint can connecting portion extending in the negative direction. When the handle of the spray gun structure is held in the left hand, the regulating knob, which is provided on the body and projects in the positive direction, can be rotated directly by the thumb of the left hand to enable single-handed operation and ease of use. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312147 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FUEL INJECTOR WITH BRAKING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a fuel injector. The fuel injector is provided with an injection nozzle, an injection valve, and an electromagnetic actuator. The injection valve has a movable needle to adjust the flow of fuel through the injection nozzle. The electromagnetic actuator is adapted to move the needle between a closing position and an opening position of the injection valve and is provided with a movable plunger which is mechanically connected to the needle and has at least one feeding through hole for the passage of fuel towards the injection nozzle. The plunger is provided with a hydraulic type braking device, which is coupled to the feeding hole and hydraulically dissipates kinetic energy to slow down the opening stroke of the needle when the needle moves towards the opening position of the injection valve. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312148 | NOZZLE FOR APPLYING SEALANTS - A nozzle that includes a connecting section, a main hollow elongated and conical body, a bell shaped section and an injection bottom is described. The design of the connecting section allows it to be connected to injections machines or to a sealant containing cartridges. The injection button is non-permanently connected to the bell shaped section and it has a circular central protrusion, a series of radially oriented channels ending in circularly positioned openings, which facilitates the direction of the expelled sealant. Alternatively, the button may also include lateral grooves at the walls of the central circular protrusion. The particular design of the injection button allows an efficient and highly accuracy distribution of the sealant on the surfaces and selected parts of machines and artifacts wherein the sealant is applied. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312149 | Electrostatic Spray Tool System - A system including an electrostatic tool including a handle, a first trigger configured to move between a first trigger position and a second trigger position, wherein the electrostatic tool is configured to be inactive when the first trigger is in the first trigger position and to spray a coating material when the first trigger is in the second trigger position, an electrostatic activation system configured to activate and deactivate electrical charging of the coating material, and wherein the first trigger and the electrostatics activation system may be separately and simultaneously engaged with a single hand. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312150 | CIRCUIT FOR DISPLAYING THE RELATIVE VOLTAGE AT THE OUTPUT ELECTRODE OF AN ELECTROSTATICALLY AIDED COATING MATERIAL ATOMIZER - A coating dispensing device includes a trigger assembly for actuating the coating dispensing device to dispense coating material and a nozzle through which the coating material is dispensed. The coating dispensing device further includes a source of voltage and a voltage multiplier for multiplying the voltage. The voltage multiplier is coupled to the source. An output terminal of the voltage multiplier is charged to a high-magnitude electrostatic potential and is adapted to charge coating material as the coating material is dispensed from the dispensing device. The coating dispensing device further includes a circuit for providing a visual indication of the voltage at the output terminal. The circuit for providing a visual indication of the voltage at the output terminal comprises a first impedance across which a portion of the voltage at the output terminal appears and an amplifier. The output terminal of the amplifier is coupled to a light source for providing the visual indication of the voltage at the output terminal of the voltage multiplier. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312151 | APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING PLASTIC MATERIAL - Disclosed is an apparatus for processing plastics, having a mixing implement rotatable around an axis of rotation, wherein, in a side wall, an aperture is formed, through which the plastics material is removed, a conveyor being provided, with a screw rotating in a housing wherein the imaginary continuation of the longitudinal axis of the conveyor in a direction opposite to the direction of conveying passes the axis of rotation, and on the outflow side, an offset distance between the longitudinal axis and the radial that is parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the diameter D of the container has the following relationship to the diameter d of the screw: | 2014-10-23 |
20140312152 | GRINDER - The present invention relates to an improvement for a grinder, which includes a grinder having a top cover; and a rotatable handgrip pivoted with the top cover, the outer side of the rotatable handgrip and the bottom of a holding button are respectively and oppositely formed with an arc-shaped convex part and an arc-shaped concave part, the arc-shaped concave part or the arc-shaped convex part of the holding button is able to be moved along the arc-shaped convex part or the arc-shaped concave part of the rotatable handgrip, the up/down swinging angle generated during the inner side of the rotatable handgrip being rotated is able to be absorbed, thereby enabling the holding button to be constantly vertical to the rotatable handgrip. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312153 | LINE ROLLER AND FISHING LINE GUIDE MECHANISM USING SAME - A line roller basically includes a bearing member and a guide member. The bearing member includes: an inner race having a cylindrical shape; an outer race having a cylindrical shape and a plurality of rotting elements. The outer race is disposed on an outer peripheral side of the inner race. The rolling elements are circumferentially aligned at intervals between the inner race and the outer race. The guide member is made of a material of the same kind as that of the outer race. Further, the guide member is a tubular member having a guide surface for guiding a fishing line on the outer peripheral surface thereof. The guide member is firmly fixed to the bearing member on the outer peripheral surface of the bearing member. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312154 | CONTROLLING THE TRANSPORT OF A TAPE WITHIN A TAPE TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A control device for controlling the transport of a tape within a tape transport system, the tape transport system having a head being operable to read data from and/or write data to the tape, an outboard reel and an inboard reel, wherein the tape is moveable from the outboard reel to the inboard reel in forward direction or from the inboard reel to the outboard reel in reverse direction, wherein the control device is adapted to generate control signals to control the velocity of the outboard reel and the velocity of the inboard reel as a function of a primary velocity of the tape at the head and a secondary velocity of the tape at the inboard reel and/or a secondary velocity of the tape at the outboard reel. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312155 | Belt tightening drive - The invention is a belt tightening drive for tightening a seat belt that can be wound about a winding shaft, comprising a spindle shaft driven by a drive unit and a worm drive with a worm supported in a torque-proof fashion on the spindle shaft and a driven wheel, engaged therewith and supported in a torque-proof fashion on the winding shaft. According to the invention it is provided that the worm comprises a first toothed section with a first toothed geometry, wherein the first position of the worm the first toothed section engages the driven wheel, the worm comprises at least a first toothed section and following a second toothed section with a second toothed geometry, with the first and second toothed geometries being embodied differently. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312156 | BASE AND SPOOL FOR MANAGING HOSE - The present invention includes devices, systems and methods of managing, storing, deploying, or retrieving lay-flat hose using a base and a spool attachable to the base. Preferably, the base and spool are moveable by a vehicle. The base includes a mechanism for lifting and transporting by the vehicle. Similarly, the spool includes a mechanism for lifting and transporting by the vehicle. The spool is attachable to the base. The base or vehicle may provide motive force to spin a reel of the spool. A hose guide assembly is preferably included. A hose tensioning device may also be included with the base, spool or reel. A level wind device may also be utilized. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312157 | SEMI-AUTOMATIC BRAZING DEVICE - A semi-automatic brazing apparatus having a brazing wire feeding apparatus containing a brazing wire feed mechanism, a controller, and a user input device. The brazing wire from a brazing wire source is continuously drawn from the source through the apparatus via the feeding mechanism and is directed towards a brazing gun for a semi-automatic brazing operation. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312158 | Dispenser with Capacitive-Based Proximity Sensor - A dispenser assembly for web materials includes an enclosure that is configured to support a roll of material and a feed mechanism configured to dispense the material from the assembly. A capacitive sensor is connected to the feed mechanism and configured to allow touch-less operation of the dispenser. Operation of the sensor is adjustable so that the assembly can achieve a desired operation in environments having different capacitive backgrounds. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312159 | SPOOL FOR RECEIVING WINDING MATERIAL AND SPOOL PART SYSTEM - A spool is provided for receiving winding material, having a rotationally symmetrical, in particular conical, spool core for receiving the winding material, wherein the spool core has a first end and one or more first latch areas, and a first flange comprising one or more first latch elements. In order to enable the first flange to be mounted on the spool core as reliably as possible and with a simplified construction, one or more second latch areas are provided on the first end of the spool core and one or more second latch elements are provided on the first flange, wherein the second latch areas are formed on the spool core and the second latch elements are formed on the first flange, such that the second latch elements engage with the corresponding second catch areas when the first catch elements are engaged with corresponding first latch areas. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312160 | FLIGHT VEHICLES INCLUDING SCRIBED FRANGIBLE SEALS AND METHODS FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - Embodiments of a flight vehicle including a scribed frangible seal are provided, as are embodiments of a scribed frangible seal and a method for equipping a flight vehicle with a scribed frangible seal. In one embodiment, the flight vehicle includes a vehicle body having a deployment opening therein, and a deployable element residing in a stowed position within the vehicle body and movable into a deployed position. At least a potion of the deployable element passes through the deployment opening when moving from the stowed position into the deployed position. The flight vehicle further includes a scribed frangible seal, which is sealingly disposed over the deployment opening and which is positioned so as to be contacted by the deployable element during deployment thereof. The scribed frangible seal fractures along at least one scribe line when contacted by the deployable element to permit movement of the deployable element from the stowed position to the deployed position. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312161 | DUAL-MODE SAL/IR IMAGING - Dual mode SAL/IR imaging seekers are described herein. In some embodiments, a dual-mode SAL/IR imaging seeker described herein includes a focal plane array (FPA), an objective optical assembly providing a common optical path to the FPA for incident laser radiation of a first wavelength band and incident ambient radiation of a second wavelength band non-overlapping with the first wavelength band, a first optical filter operable to selectively pass the incident laser radiation to the FPA in a transmissive mode and selectively block the incident laser radiation from the FPA in a non-transmissive mode and a second optical filter assembly operable to selectively pass the incident ambient radiation to the FPA in a transmissive mode and selectively block the incident ambient radiation from the FPA in a non-transmissive mode. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312162 | ROLLING VEHICLE HAVING COLLAR WITH PASSIVELY CONTROLLED AILERONS - A spinning, rolling, or roll-stabilized vehicle, such as a projectile, includes a fuselage that rotates about its longitudinal axis (spins) during flight. A collar is positionable relative to the fuselage to steer the projectile, with the collar having ailerons to provide a roll force to position the collar. The collar also has elevators to provide lateral force to steer the projectile. The positioning of the collar may be accomplished by moderating the roll force of the ailerons to hold the position of the collar substantially constant with regard to a longitudinal axis of the projectile. The ailerons passively change angle of attack with changes in the dynamic pressure of the projectile. At low speeds the ailerons have a relatively large angle of attack, and at high speeds, the ailerons resiliently reduce their angles of attack, avoiding large rolling forces on the collar. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312163 | BIDIRECTIONAL CONTROL SURFACES FOR USE WITH HIGH SPEED VEHICLES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Vehicles with bidirectional control surfaces and associated systems and methods are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a rocket can include a plurality of bidirectional control surfaces positioned toward an aft portion of the rocket. In this embodiment, the bidirectional control surfaces can be operable to control the orientation and/or flight path of the rocket during both ascent, in a nose-first orientation, and descent, in a tail-first orientation for, e.g., a tail-down landing. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312164 | PORTABLE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT FOR NEAR-INSTANT AERIAL SURVEILLANCE - A portable unmanned aerial vehicle or aircraft, capable of being easily carried by a single individual by means of a mounting device, which can be fastened on a belt or strap. The aerial vehicle comprises a wing attached at one end to a fan or turbine assembly. The fan or turbine assembly may be electrically driven, with power supplied by one or more batteries. In flight, the fan or turbine assembly causes the aerial vehicle to rotate around its center-of-mass (COM), with lift provided by the wing as it rotates. A camera is located on the aircraft at or near the COM. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312165 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR AERIAL ASSESSMENT OF GROUND SURFACES - A hand-launched unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to determine various characteristics of ground surfaces. The UAV includes a lightweight and robust body/wing assembly, and is equipped with multiple consumer-grade digital cameras that are synchronized to acquire high-resolution images in different spectra. In one example, one camera acquires a visible spectrum image of the ground over which the UAV is flown, and another camera is modified to include one or more filters to acquire a similar near-infrared image. A camera mount/holder system facilitates acquisition of high-quality images without impacting the UAV's flight characteristics, as well as easy coupling and decoupling of the cameras to the UAV and safeguarding of the cameras upon landing. An intuitive user interface allows modestly trained individuals to operate the UAV and understand and use collected data, and image processing algorithms derive useful information regarding crop health and/or soil characteristics from the acquired images. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312166 | HELICOPTER AND AIRCRAFT POWER DEVICE - A helicopter and aircraft power device has a plurality of fluid inlets on a windward side of a blade housing and a plurality of fluid outlets on a leeward side in a manner that the fluid inlets communicate with the fluid outlets. The path where the fluid flows in the lengthwise direction on the windward side of the blade housing is far greater than the path where the fluid flows in the widthwise direction on the leeward side of the blade housing, generating a very large pressure difference between the leeward side and the windward side. The action of the centrifugal force and a suction force from a suction motor significantly increase the flowing speed on the windward side of the blade and in the fluid passage, generating bigger pressure difference on either sides of the propeller and thus forming more powerful lift force and driving force. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312167 | Ram Air Fan Mounting Bracket - A bracket has an axial rear wall to be secured to a housing for a ram air fan and a base floor defined between lateral sidewalls. The base floor has a slot extending for an axial length and for a lateral width, with a ratio of the length to the width being between 1.24 and 1.29. A ran air fan, a system and a method are also disclosed. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312168 | Control Surface for Creating Variable Camber Along a Wing - An apparatus and method for controlling a shape of an outer surface of a control surface. In one illustrative embodiment, an apparatus comprises a control surface and a shaping system associated with the control surface. The control surface is associated with a portion of an aft edge of a wing. The control surface comprises a plurality of segments in which each of the plurality of segments comprises a number of sections. The shaping system is configured to move each segment in the plurality of segments independently of other segments in the plurality of segments to control a shape of an outer surface of the control surface. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312169 | Aircraft System for Reduced Observer Visibility - An aircraft apparatus is disclosed that has a fuselage boom having proximal and distal ends, a wing coupled to a proximal end of the fuselage boom and at least one transparent stabilizer coupled to a distal end of the fuselage boom. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312170 | ACTUATOR DEVICE FOR AIRCRAFT, AND AIRCRAFT - The present invention provides an actuator device which can prevent a rapid change in deflection angle when an active actuator and a standby actuator are switched. A first actuator | 2014-10-23 |
20140312171 | GAUGE - A gauge for indicating whether the oil level in an oleo-pneumatic shock absorber requires modification. The gauge comprises a substrate for positioning relative to the oleo-pneumatic shock absorber. The substrate has a first region arranged to encompass a range of possible oil levels within the shock absorber, a second region corresponding to a range of possible extension states of the shock absorber and a third region comprising one or more traces. Each trace corresponds to a temperature value and is indicative of an optimum relationship between the oil levels and the range of extension states at the respective temperature value associated with the trace. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312172 | Anchoring Device in a Helicopter Deck - An anchoring device in a helicopter deck, where a housing that is provided with an open top and lowered into the helicopter deck, contains a fastener which is vertically displaceable between a withdrawn, inactive position and an active position where an upper fastener portion extends at least partly up from the helicopter deck. The upper fastener portion is arranged to be detachably connected to an anchoring means. The housing is provided with a detachable lid arranged to be able to close tightly against the housing. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312173 | DOUBLE CABIN ATTENDANT SEAT - A cabin attendant seat for an aircraft, an aircraft monument comprising such a cabin attendant seat and an aircraft comprising such an aircraft monument. The cabin attendant seat is movable from a starting position into at least one end position. The cabin attendant seat includes at least one backrest element and two seat elements. Each of the two seat elements is movable relative to the at least one backrest element between a folded position and an unfolded position. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312174 | WING TIP SHAPE FOR A WING, IN PARTICULAR OF AIRCRAFT - A wing for of aircraft has a wing tip shape that has a profile that extends in the direction of the span of the wing, and across the direction of the span of the wing extends from the wing leading edge to the wing trailing edge. The profile is delimited by a first skin and a second skin, with a winglet, arranged on the wing end. The winglet is substantially planar, and has a transition region arranged between the wing and the winglet, that extends from a connection on the wing to a connection on the winglet. The curvature of the local dihedral can increase in the transition region from a low level or a level of zero at or near the wing intersection in the outboard direction. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312175 | HIGH-POSITIONED 2-POSITION VARIABLE CAMBER KRUEGER - A variable camber Krueger flap deployment linkage mechanism is presented. A first linkage assembly couples a flap assembly and an airfoil, and comprising a first drive arm, a first drive link, and a support arm. A second linkage assembly couples the flap assembly and the first drive arm, and comprises a drive transfer arm, a middle connection segment, and a bullnose link. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312176 | COMBINATION COMPRISING AN AIRCRAFT WING TRAILING EDGE SECTION AND AN ADJUSTMENT BODY - A combination comprises an aircraft wing trailing edge section and an adjustment body. The adjustment body comprises a tapered cross section in a local chord axis direction of the wing trailing edge section, a lower adjustment body surface connected to a top surface of the aircraft wing trailing edge section and a back-end surface having a height. The adjustment body is positioned such that the back-end surface is flush with the trailing edge of the aircraft wing trailing edge section. Attaching the adjustment body onto a top surface of the wing trailing edge section leads to compensation of an offset rolling moment due to unavoidable structural shape deviations of the aircraft and eliminates additional structural reinforcement requirements on the trailing edge compared to edge wedges mounted on the bottom surface of trailing edges. The trailing edge section may comprise a flap. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312177 | Coaxial rotor/wing aircraft - A system and method which enable efficient, rapid and safe transition between rotary-wing and fixed-wing flight mode in rotor/wings aircrafts is disclosed. The aircraft comprises of two rotor/wings on the same axis of rotation, one above the fuselage and the other one under the fuselage. During rotary-wing mode, the rotor/wings rotate coaxially and provide vertical lift. During transition between rotary-wing and fixed-wing modes, the synchronised operation of the two rotor/wings maintains lateral symmetry of lift on the aircraft. The reaction of the rotor/wings on the fuselage is also canceled. During fixed-wing flight mode, the two rotor/wings are stopped and locked in a biplane configuration, both providing lift as fixed wings. The rotor/wings may be further reconfigured for higher subsonic or supersonic speed. Tandem and multiple rotor/wings aircrafts with increased cargo capacity, speed and range, comprise of multiple of these coaxial rotor/wings. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312178 | USER CONFIGURABLE HORIZONTAL BRAKE FEATURE FOR RAILROAD CROSSING GATES - A user configurable horizontal brake feature for a railroad crossing gate. The braking feature will maintain lowered crossing gate arms in the horizontal position when a train is approaching and until it is the proper time to raise the gate arms (e.g., after the passing of the approaching train). | 2014-10-23 |
20140312179 | INTEGRATED VEHICLE SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM FOR RUNNING TRAINS - An integrated vehicle safety monitoring system for running trains, comprises a trackside multi-sensor fieldbus intelligent detection unit, a multivariate information processor transfer computer unit, a trackside wireless communication unit and a detection station monitoring information control terminal. Integrating a plurality of detection functions together, the system realizes intelligent multi-sensor information fusion, conducts diversified and parallel processing to various parameters, and greatly expands the monitoring space based on wireless communication, thereby comprehensively improving the system monitoring capacity and enabling the monitoring success rate to be greatly improved. The detection station monitoring information control terminal uploads the processed data to a superior vehicle safety monitoring center and a system cloud processing unit to realize the instant sharing of information between the units. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312180 | POINT LUG AND RAIL MOUNT CONNECTIONS FOR A RAILROAD POINT MACHINE APPARATUS - New and improved point machine, point lug and rail mount connections for a railroad point machine apparatus. The new point machine and point lug connections overcome the problems associated with point run, lift and bounce of a point rail. Moreover, the rail mount provides for a generic, common platform that can be used with different sized stock rails. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312181 | SWITCH MONITORING AND RAILWAY LINE MANAGEMENT - A switch monitoring method and a switch monitoring system, a railway line management method and a railway line management system are provided. Electric signal of a switch motor during pulling of the switch can effectively reflect status of the switch, when the switch is in a stable state, electric signal of its motor is very steady during pulling of a switch of the switch; however, when the switch is in an unstable state, there will be different degrees of fluctuation in electric signal of its motor during pulling of the switch. Thus, the invention may be used to identify state of a switch by monitoring electric signal of a switch motor ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140312182 | SUPPORT CHANNEL - A support channel for a pipe comprises a plurality of basic channel bodies having an elongate form with an arched channel wall seen in cross section. The support channel furthermore comprises at least one interconnecting channel body that is arranged between the end portions of two of the basic channel bodies. The end portions of the basic channel portions are received in the interconnecting channel body. Fixing means are provided to fix the interconnecting channel body and the basic channel bodies together. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312183 | CABLE TIE FOR MOUNTING CABLES AGAINST A PANEL - A cable tie with means to form a loop in order to mount cables against a panel or a marking badge. The cable tie has an integrated panel anchor having an elongated body in an area where the cable tie has an elongated cross-section and changes direction at least one time. The cable tie is intended to be mounted in a panel that has an opening with a shape that is a combination of a circular hole and a elongated opening. The mounting starts with a bending around the panel anchor which is then mounted into the openings elongated part. Then the cable tie is rotated typically 90° around the axis of the circular part of the opening. Then by releasing the bending, the band on each side of the panel anchor is fixed in the elongated part of the opening and the panel anchor is fixed towards the back-side of the panel. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312184 | BAG HOLDER - A bag holder that has a lower frame member with a curved surface that substantially conforms to the curvature of a first circle. An upper frame member has a curved surface that substantially conforms to the curvature of a second circle, with the radii of the circles being substantially the same. First, second and third vertical support members are fixed to the upper and lower frame members. A centermost vertical support member is substantially equidistant from the other vertical support members. An elastomeric pad extends along the upper frame member and wraps around the upper frame member. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312185 | PORTOTRASH (PORTABLE PERSONAL GARBAGE STORAGE/DISPOSAL UNIT) - The Portotrash garbage disposal unit comprises a hollow ring forming a mouth of the garbage disposal unit. Legs capable of connecting to and supporting the mouth and allowing the unit to stand in an upright standing position are provided. A bag that fits over and is kept in place by the hollow ring is provided and occupies at least some of the space formed in between the legs. Preferably, there are four legs identified as a first leg, a second leg, a third leg, and a fourth leg. The first and the third leg are connected to each other by a first connecting member forming a first leg pair, and the second and fourth legs are connected to each other by a second connecting member, forming a second leg pair. The first leg pair and the second leg pair are pivotally connected to each other through their respective connecting members. Hollow ring comprises a clasp or other fitting mechanism corresponding to each leg to which it connects. When in a completely folded position, the first leg is in touch with the second leg and the third leg is in touch with the fourth leg. Connecting members can be in the lower or middle portion of their corresponding legs. In one embodiment, the trash bag is made of plastic with odor control properties. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312186 | FREESTANDING FOLDABLE HEADREST - A contractible headrest is provided. The contractible headrest includes a first leg stand having a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end is configured to rest on a surface. The present invention further includes a second leg stand having a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the second leg stand is pivotally attached to the first leg stand. The bottom end of the second leg stand is also configured to rest on a surface. The present invention further includes a C-face pillow disposed at the top end of the first leg stand. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312187 | TEST ADAPTER - A test adapter for an electronic product to be tested includes a support structure and a product stand supported on the support structure for the product. The product stand is supported to the support structure by a guide structure that controls the vertical movement of the product stand. The product stand is arranged with a direct or indirect pressing movement from above to be movable from a top position to its low position supported by the guide structure. The test adapter includes a retaining structure for retaining the product stand in the low position and for retaining a latch structure of the adapter in its locking position. The latch structure is arranged to lock the product to the product stand. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312188 | DEVICES FOR APPLICATION AND LOAD BEARING AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Gecko-like adhesive application devices suited for dynamic applications are disclosed, where the device can be easily applied to target substrates, exhibiting a firm hold, and subsequently released therefrom. Gecko-like adhesive application devices that are suited for sustained holding after easy application (e.g., on vertical or inclined surfaces or ceiling) also are disclosed. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312189 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICE - A mounting apparatus includes a securing plate and a mounting tray. The securing plate defines an opening and includes a bottom surface and a top surface opposite to the bottom surface. The mounting tray is used to secure input/output devices and includes a positioning portion and a resilient portion. The positioning portion is attached to the bottom surface. The resilient portion includes a resilient block clipped with a first edge of the opening. The resilient portion is deformable to disengage the resilient block from the first edge of the opening. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312190 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR POWER SUPPLY - A mounting structure includes a casing for receiving a power supply, a connecting member, and a fastener. The casing includes an end wall defining a mounting hole and a positioning hole below the mounting hole. The connecting member includes a connecting plate defining a through hole, and a hook. The fastener extends through the through hole of the connecting member, to latch in the mounting hole of the casing. The hook of the connecting member is latched into the positioning hole of the casing. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312191 | OAR CARRIER - Oar carriers and methods of carrying oars, for example, rowing blades or sculls used by competitive rowing crews. The oar carriers include a panel, through holes in the panel sized to receive a shaft of an oar, and slots in a peripheral surface of the panel providing open access to the through holes to allow transfer of the shaft to the through hole. The slots may have a minimum width less than the diameter of the shaft of an oar, where the slot is made of a resilient material adapted to deflect and allow the diameter of the shaft to transfer to the through hole. One or more handles may be provided to the carrier. Methods of using the oar carrier and arrangements of oars and oar carriers are also disclosed. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312192 | MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM, MEDICAL DEVICE AND FLOOR-MOUNTED FRAME FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140312193 | Attachable Mobile Coaster - A beverage coaster that attaches itself to a beverage of choice, (glass, can, or bottle) enabling the coaster to be mobile while keeping the condensation from communicating with furniture, clothing, and tabletop items. The beverage coaster consists of an inner and outer layer such as 100% cotton. The two layers are cut in a circular shape and connected together in way that enables it to properly wrap the beverage of choice. In between the inner and outer layers elastic, a flexible and adjustable apparatus, is attached around the outer perimeters of the material. The elastic allows the beverage coaster to become attachable and adjustable. When the elastic is stretched, the coaster opens, welcoming the beverage. Once the beverage communicates with the bottom of the coaster, the elastic is released, adjusting itself to the size of the outer perimeters of the beverage container. This enables the coaster to attach itself and become mobile, continuously keeping condensation from coming in contact with furniture, tabletop items, hands, and clothing. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312194 | PARTICULATE COLLECTING PAD - A portable pad. The pad providing a surface having a raised portion to barricade particles disposed thereon. The pad includes a clip configured to hold a document on the surface. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312195 | STEM DISC - A disc for supporting a stem of a stemmed container may include a disc body defined by a periphery. The body may define a center opening and a slot extending from the center opening to the periphery. The slot may be configured to receive the stem of the stemmed container and the periphery may be configured to maintain the stemmed container within a receptacle. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312196 | STERILE INDICATOR FOR A STERILIZATION CONTAINER - A sterile display for a sterile container includes a thermally actuatable display apparatus for the display of a first and a second sterility condition of the sterile container. The display apparatus includes an adjustment mechanism having an actuator element which can be transferred, by means of external heating, from a first stress state in which the first sterility condition can be displayed, to a second stress state in which the second sterility condition can be displayed. The adjustment mechanism includes a thermo-bimetal element wherein, by means of its actuation, the actuator element of the adjustment mechanism can be transferred from the first stress state to the second stress state. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312197 | FIXING ELEMENT FOR HARD DISK DRIVE - A fixing element for hard disk drive includes a frame and a hard disk. The frame includes a bottom plate, a front plate, a rear plate and a side plate. The front plate has a flange extending horizontally and backwardly from the front plate. A first elastic element is formed on a bottom of the flange. A second elastic element is located at the bottom plate in a position directly under the first elastic element. The supporting element defines an engaging groove at rear ends thereof. The engaging groove engages with a position element secured to the frame, the first elastic element is abutting an upper surface of the supporting element, and the second elastic element is abutting a bottom surface of the supporting element. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312198 | ISOLATORS INCLUDING DAMPER ASSEMBLIES HAVING VARIABLE ANNULI AND SPACECRAFT ISOLATION SYSTEMS EMPLOYING THE SAME - Embodiments of an isolator are provided, as are embodiments of a spacecraft isolation system employing a number of three parameter isolators. In one embodiment, the isolator includes a damper assembly and a thermal compensator external to the damper assembly. The damper assembly includes, in turn, a damper housing and a first hydraulic chamber, which is located within the damper housing and which is configured to contain a damping fluid. The thermal compensator includes a thermal compensator chamber, which is fluidly coupled to the first hydraulic chamber and which is configured to exchange damping fluid therewith during operation of the isolator. A thermal compensator bellows bounds an inner circumference of the thermal compensator chamber such that the bellows is externally pressurized when the first hydraulic chamber and the thermal compensator chamber are filled with the damping fluid. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312199 | ADJUSTABLE GIB SHIM - An article of manufacture includes a first member configured to be attached to a first support structure, a second member configured to be attached to the first member, and an externally threaded dowel configured to engage an internally threaded hole in the second member. The externally threaded member is also configured to contact the first member. Rotation of the externally threaded dowel adjusts a distance spanned by the first member and second member. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312200 | SUPPORT APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to shelving systems and methods that are adaptable to a number of applications, including building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) systems, shelving units for holding children's games and toys, closet organizers with hangers and shelves, storage systems in a garage or workshop, storage shelves over a garage door, and as a shelving unit for audio and visual equipment. The shelving unit includes a means for attachment to an overhead member, such as a steel beam, wood rafter, wood joist, wood beam, or ceiling, a generally J or L shaped bar, the ability to raise or lower the J or L shaped bar to provide for storage at different heights, an extension member removably coupled to the J or L bar, and wherein the extension member has a length that provides for storage space of different widths. In another aspect, an inverted shelving stand is provided. In still a further aspect, a U shaped swiveling hanging unit is provided. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312201 | Assembly for Mounting a Component Centered to an Opening - A rigid mechanical self-centering assembly for a component mounted relative to an opening. Variable radii cylindrical components are accommodated by virtue of variable-length, rigid, structural stays, and flexible mounts with curved faces for flush abuttal to said component, such as a motor or pump. A high efficiency assembly for electrical components is achieved by use of nonferrous materials. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312202 | STORAGE AND CHARGING STATION FOR ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES - A support for an electronic appliance comprises a hollow profile | 2014-10-23 |
20140312203 | VENDING MACHINE SUPPORTING APPARATUS - A vending machine supporting apparatus includes a frame and a supporting assembly. The frame includes two first poles and two second poles connected between the two first poles. Each of the two first poles includes a first top piece and a first bottom piece parallel to the first top piece. The first bottom piece defines a first through hole. The first top piece defines a second through hole. The supporting assembly includes a supporting pillar and two fasteners. The supporting pillar includes a shaft portion and a map portion connected to the shaft portion. Each of the fasteners defines a securing hole. The two fasteners are located on opposite sides of the first bottom piece. The shaft portion is inserted in the first through hole, the second through hole and mounted in the securing holes of the two fasteners, and the map portion supported on ground. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312204 | FROZEN SNACK PREPARATION SYSTEM - A frozen snack preparation system including a plurality of product containers, a stand and an insertion device. Each of the product containers has an opening. The stand has a plurality of receptacles formed therein. Each of the receptacles is adapted to receive one of the product containers. The insertion device has a plurality of openings formed therein. The plurality of openings are aligned with the plurality of receptacles when the insertion device is in engagement with the stand. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312205 | MOS-transistor structure as light sensor - Described is an arrangement for registering light, comprising: a MOS-transistor structure ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140312206 | PROXIMITY SENSOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - Techniques for using photo detectors as tunable proximity sensors for detection of target objects and ascertaining their distance from the proximity sensors are disclosed. In one embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a proximity sensor system including a photo detector having a first doped region, a gate, a second doped region and a light absorbing region, a control circuitry for generating a plurality of control signals to be applied to the photo detector, and a signal detector to detect an output signal from the photo detector. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312207 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING APPARATUS AND IMAGING SYSTEM - A solid-state imaging apparatus and an imaging system which can reduce the occurrence of darkening and decrease deterioration in CDS performance are provided. The solid-state imaging apparatus has: a pixel unit including a photoelectric conversion unit for generating a signal by a photoelectric conversion; an amplifier unit for amplifying the signal generated by the photoelectric conversion unit; and a limiting circuit for limiting a level of an output signal from the amplifier unit. The pixel unit outputs a noise signal under a reset state during a first period and outputs a pixel signal under a non-reset state during a second period. The limiting circuit limits the level of the output signal from the amplifier unit in the first period, lower than the level of the output signal from the amplifier unit in the second period. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312208 | DRIVE CIRCUIT FOR SEMICONDUCTOR IMAGE SENSOR ARRAY - A refresh control line GR (n) is selected while a read control line GT (n+1) or a read control line GT (n−1), which controls a read switch of a pixel of a semiconductor image sensor array is selected. This configuration allows the read and refresh operations or the refresh and read mode setting operations to be performed simultaneously, and reduces the period for scanning the semiconductor image sensor array. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312209 | MUZZLE FLASH DETECTION - A device that may include a narrowband filter that is arranged to pass radiation within a main signal waveband in which a muffle flash is expected to include energy above a first energy threshold; a first single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) arranged to detect photons of the main signal waveband during different points in time and to output first digital detection signals representative of the photons of the main signal waveband; and a signal processor that is arranged to receive the first digital detection signals and to detect, in response to at least the first digital detection signals, the muffle flash. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312210 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS - An object of the present invention is to provide a photoelectric conversion apparatus which can enhance photo responsibility. A photoelectric conversion apparatus includes: a photoelectric conversion element configured to output a photo current generated by a photoelectric conversion; a detecting unit configured to detect a potential of an output terminal of the photoelectric conversion element; a feedback input unit configured to input a feedback signal based on the potential detected by the detecting unit; a current detecting unit configured to detect the photo current; and a current amplifier unit configured to generate an amplified current based on the photo current detected by the current detecting unit, and to output the amplified current to the feedback input unit, wherein the feedback input unit outputs a current derived by adding the photo current to the amplified current. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312211 | OPTICAL COMMUNICATION APPARATUS - An optical communication apparatus includes a PCB, a photoelectric unit for emitting or receiving light carrying optical signals, a calculation and control unit, and a light waveguide for transmitting optical signals. The calculation and control unit controls the photoelectric unit, processes electrical signals, calculates based on the electrical signals, and controls the photoelectric unit to emit or receive light. The light waveguide is positioned on a surface of the PCB. The calculation and control unit includes a lapping plate lapping on the surface of the PCB. The lapping plate defines an opening exposing a portion of the light waveguide. The photoelectrical unit is positioned on the lapping plate covering the opening and is optically aligned with the light waveguide through the opening. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312212 | Microplate Reader With Linear Variable Filter - A microplate reader includes a pair of linear variable filters (LVFs) that together form a wavelength selector. Movement of one or both of the LVFs enables selection of the desired center wavelength and/or passband used to analyze a sample on a microplate inserted into the microplate reader. The microplate reader may also include a similar second wavelength selector. The LVFs are located on movable frames, with each frame also advantageously including least one of an aperture, a fixed optical filter, and an optical polarization filter. In some cases, different types of measurements may be taken without changing the geometry of the optical path between the wavelength selectors. The microplate reader may additionally use a LVF to form a continuously adjustable dichroic for sample analysis. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312213 | TILT STRUCTURE - A tilt structure includes a shaft section formed on a substrate section, a tilt structure film having one end formed on an upper surface of the shaft section, and the other end bonded to the substrate section, and a thin film section provided to the tilt structure film, located on a corner section composed of the upper surface of the shaft section and a side surface of the shaft section, and having a film thickness thinner than the tilt structure film, the tilt structure film is bent in the thin film section, and an acute angle is formed by the substrate section and the tilt structure film. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312214 | OPTICAL COMMUNICATION APPARATUS - Optical communication apparatus includes a PCB, a photoelectric unit electrically connected to the PCB, a supporting member positioned on the PCB, a coupler supported on the supporting member, and an optical fiber unit. The coupler optically couples the photoelectric unit to the optical fiber unit. The supporting member defines a through stepped hole having a larger first hole and a smaller second hole. The supporting member includes a step portion between the first hole and the second hole. The second hole is closer to the PCB than the first hole. One of the supporting member and the coupler defines a plurality of wedged positioning holes, the other of the supporting member and the coupler comprises a plurality of wedged positioning poles corresponding to positioning holes, and the coupler is connected to the supporting member by inserting the positioning poles into the corresponding positioning holes. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312215 | Fiber-Optic Monitoring Cable - A cable for monitoring a tubular structure. The cable comprising a fiber optic bundle arranged for simultaneously sensing a plurality of parameters along a length of the tubular structure that the cable is interfaced with. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312216 | SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR MASS DIRECTED FRACTION COLLECTION - A system and removing noise from a mass spectrometer signal for fraction collection is described herein. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312217 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LEAK TESTING CONTAINERS - Close containers which are filled with a consumer product are tested on leakiness by means of mass spectrometry ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140312218 | COVALENTLY FUNCTIONALIZED NANODIAMOND-BASED MALDI MATRICES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to functionalized nanodiamonds comprising at least one MALDI matrix covalently bonded to a nanodiamond and compositions comprising the same. The present disclosure also relates to methods of performing matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS), for example on small molecules, using matrices comprising at least one MALDI matrix covalently bonded to a nanodiamond. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312219 | SIMULTANEOUS INORGANIC MASS SPECTROMETER AND METHOD OF INORGANIC MASS SPECTROMETRY - An inorganic mass spectrometer capable of measuring a relevant and large or the full mass spectral range simultaneously may include a suitable ion source (e.g., an ICP mass spectrometer with an ICP ion source), an ion transfer region, ion optics to separate ions out of a plasma beam, a Mattauch-Herzog type mass spectrometer with a set of charged particle beam optics to condition the ion beam before an entrance slit, and a solid state multi-channel detector substantially separated from ground potential and separated from the potential of the magnet. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312220 | METHOD FOR MASS ANALYSIS - A method and system for analyzing a sample for an iterative information dependent acquisition cycle is disclosed, the method comprising performing an initial survey mass spectrum to generate a spectral peak list from the initial survey mass spectrum, applying threshold criteria to the spectral peak list to generate a threshold spectral peak list, performing a dependent MS/MS on the threshold peak list to obtain a plurality of mass spectra, and based on the plurality of mass spectra, determining exclusion criteria for a plurality of subsequent surveys. For each subsequent scan, the exclusion criteria are applied to generate a precursor list. The subsequent mass spectra for precursors that are common to previous IDA cycles are summed with spectra for the plurality of mass spectra from previous IDA cycles to obtain summed mass spectra. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312221 | Electrostatic Ion Mirrors - An electrostatic ion mirror is disclosed providing fifth order time-per-energy focusing. The improved ion mirror has up to 18% energy acceptance at resolving power above 100,000. Multiple sets of ion mirror parameters (shape, length, and voltage of electrodes) are disclosed. Highly isochronous fields are formed with improved (above 10%) potential penetration from at least three electrodes into a region of ion turning. Cross-term spatial-energy time-of-flight aberrations of such mirrors are further improved by elongation of electrode with attracting potential or by adding a second electrode with an attracting potential. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312222 | Ion Mobility Separation Device With Moving Exit Aperture - A method and device for separating ions according to their ion mobility are disclosed. An ion guide is provided having a plurality of electrodes arranged to form an ion guiding path that extends in a closed loop. RF voltages are supplied to at least some of the electrodes in order to confine ions within said ion guiding path. A DC voltage gradient is maintained along at least a portion of a longitudinal axis of said ion guide, wherein the voltage gradient urges ions along the ion guide such that the ions separate according to their ion mobility as the ions pass along the ion guide. As time progresses the portion of the ion guide along which the DC voltage gradient is maintained is moved along the ion guide. An ion exit region is provided which moves around said ion guide such that ions exit said ion guide at different locations at different times. The present invention allows ions to exit the ion guide after the ions have been separated and without having to wait until the ions reach a fixed exit point, by which time the ions may re-merge with other ions | 2014-10-23 |
20140312223 | BROADBAND ION BEAM ANALYZER - A broadband ion beam analyzer, used for isolating required ions from a broadband ion beam, comprises an upper magnetic pole ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140312224 | PATTERN INSPECTION METHOD AND PATTERN INSPECTION APPARATUS - A first differential image of a defect observation region including an observation target pattern is generated by a differential value between signals from electron detectors arranged in a direction of edges of the observation target pattern. A three-dimensional shape of a defect is obtained by subjecting the first differential image to integral process. Subsequently, a second differential image of a reference observation region, including a reference pattern having the same shape as the observation target pattern is generated by a differential value between signals from electron detectors arranged in a direction orthogonal to edges of the reference pattern. A three-dimensional shape of the reference pattern is obtained by subjecting the second differential image to the integral process. Then, a three-dimensional shape of the observation target pattern including the defect is obtained by combining the three-dimensional shapes of the defect and the reference pattern together. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312225 | DEFECT INSPECTION APPARATUS AND DEFECT INSPECTION METHOD - There is provided a defect inspection apparatus including: an electron scanning unit configured to scan a surface of a sample with an electron beam; a plurality of detectors arranged around an optical axis of the electron beam and configured to detect electrons emitted from the surface of the sample by scanning the electron beam; a signal processing unit configured to generate image data of the surface of the sample based on detection signals from the detectors; an analysis unit configured to detect a defect due to irregularities of the surface of the sample based on the image data; and a control unit configured to control a scanning speed of the electron beam depending on the type of the sample. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312226 | CHARGED-PARTICLE MICROSCOPE PROVIDING DEPTH-RESOLVED IMAGERY - A method of examining a sample using a charged-particle microscope, comprising mounting the sample on a sample holder; using a particle-optical column to direct at least one beam of particulate radiation onto a surface S of the sample, thereby producing an interaction that causes emitted radiation to emanate from the sample; using a detector arrangement to detect at least a portion of said emitted radiation, the method of which comprises embodying the detector arrangement to detect electrons in the emitted radiation; recording an output O | 2014-10-23 |
20140312227 | INSPECTION APPARATUS - An inspection apparatus capable of facilitating reduction in cost of the apparatus is provided. The inspection apparatus includes: beam generation means for generating any of charged particles and electromagnetic waves as a beam; a primary optical system that guides the beam into an inspection object held on a movable stage in a working chamber and irradiates the inspection object with the beam; a secondary optical system that detects secondary charged particles occurring from the inspection object; and an image processing system that forms an image on the basis of the detected secondary charged particles. The inspection apparatus further includes: a linear motor that drives the movable stage; and a Helmholtz coil that causes a magnetic field for canceling a magnetic field caused by the linear motor when the movable stage is driven. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312228 | DOSE RATE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - In order to provide a high accuracy radiation dose rate measurement system by good energy characteristics without deteriorating the original energy characteristics of a low dose rate range due to widening range, the dose rate measurement system is composed of: a radiation detector which sends a discrete current pulse having electric charge proportional to incident radiation energy and a DC voltage in which a DC current proportional to the radiation energy is converted; a high voltage power source which supplies a high voltage that operates the radiation detector; and a measurement unit in which the current pulse and the DC voltage are applied from the radiation detector to be converted to a low range dose rate and a high range dose rate respectively, and the low range dose rate and the high range dose rate are switched to be sent depending on the dose rates. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312229 | POSITION MEASUREMENT - A measurement fixture has a plurality of optically-detectable elements, preferably infrared LEDs. In use, an object is attached in fixed spatial relationship to the fixture, and an optical measuring device detects the elements to provide relative tracking of the object relative to a reference. This allows for improved control and accuracy, particularly in machining operations and in the control of robots. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312230 | INFRARED IMAGER - Devices, methods, and systems relating to infrared imager devices, methods for providing infrared imagers, methods of operating infrared imagers, and infrared imager systems are disclosed. An infrared imager system includes a number of lenses, a beam splitter, an imager array, and a thermo-optical array, wherein the beam splitter directs light to the imaging array and to the thermo-optical array. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312231 | INFRARED ANALYSIS OF PERIPHERAL BLOOD FRACTIONS OBTAINED TO INDICATE COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - The present invention relates to a method for transmission infrared spectroscopic analysis for determining the degree of global cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease based on analyzing the 3100-1300 cm | 2014-10-23 |
20140312232 | ANALYSIS OF SUBSTRATES HAVING AGENTS DEPOSITED THEREON - Improved analytical, diagnostic, monitoring, and other methods (and their associated devices) for evaluating the extent of deposition of an agent onto a substrate are described. Exemplary methods may be used in the in the monitoring of the dental health of patients or in the fast, efficient screening and/or characterization of formulations in terms of their use for depositing oral actives onto tooth surfaces. The methods involve the direct or in situ analysis of substrates, onto which agents are deposited, using Near-IR spectroscopy and/or UV spectroscopy. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312233 | TIME OF FLIGHT ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT - Some aspects of the present disclosure provide system and method of operation of a driving circuit for a light emitting element in a Time-of-Flight (ToF) camera. A DC-DC converter is configured to emit a constant current, and is coupled in parallel to a first modulation switch configured to connect the driving circuit to ground. The first modulation switch is further configured to alternate connections between the current source and ground at a frequency in a desired range of operation to produce an AC current. In some embodiments, an RC circuit element is coupled to an output electrode of the light emitting element and configured to apply a reverse bias to decrease turn-off time of the light emitting element. In some embodiments, a second modulation switch is coupled to the output electrode and configured to apply the reverse bias across the light emitting element. Other systems and methods are also disclosed. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312234 | Optical Sensor With Special Discrimination - In one embodiment, an ambient light sensor with first and second photo-detectors is disclosed. The first and second photo-detectors may have different depths and respond differently to light having a specific wavelength. The ambient lights sensor may further comprise a circuit configured to detect light of a specific wavelength. In another embodiment, the first and second photo-detectors may be configured such that each of the first and second photo-detectors detects coupling current from each other. In yet another embodiment, in addition to the first and second photo-detectors, a third photo-detector may be formed proximate to at least one of the first and second photo-detectors such that coupling photo-current is detected therein by the at least one of the first and second photo-detectors. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312235 | METHOD OF DETECTING NUCLEAR RADIATION OR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL IN A CONTAINER - A method of analysis for detecting and reporting the presence of low levels of ionizing radiation in spaces such as cargo shipping containers. Radiation detectors are placed inside the containers and the method is invokable while the containers are in transit. The difference between radiation emanating from inside the container and radiation emanating from outside the container is determined to detect and identify low levels of radiation. The detected and identified radiation is comparable with the container manifest to determine whether the radiation is from sources identified in the manifest or is likely to be contraband. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312236 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING A SIGNAL FROM A PHOSWICH SCINTILLATOR, AND ASSOCIATED SCINTILLATION DETECTOR - A method for processing electrical signals from a phoswich scintillator including an upstream scintillator and a downstream scintillator, the method including, for each electrical signal: digitization of the electrical signal; determination of an amplitude and an integral surface area of the digitised electrical signal; and representation of an event associated with an electrical signal by a pair of data items. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312237 | RADIATION IMAGE DETECTING DEVICE AND RADIATION IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM - A radiation image capturing system includes a radiation source and a radiation image detecting device. The radiation image detecting device includes a solid-state detector and a wavelength conversion layer disposed in this order from a radiation incident side. The wavelength conversion layer has a first phosphor layer having first phosphor particles dispersed in a binder, and a second phosphor layer having second phosphor particles dispersed in a binder. The average particle diameter of the second phosphor particles is smaller than that of the first phosphor particles. The first phosphor layer is disposed on the side of the solid-state detector relative to the second phosphor layer, and joined to or pressed against the solid-state detector. The first and second phosphor particles are distributed in the first and second phosphor layers, respectively, such that the weight of the binder per unit thickness is gradually decreased to the side of the solid-state detector. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312238 | FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR PET DETECTORS - A PET or SPECT radiation detector module ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140312239 | Microelectronic Displacement Damage Dose Detector - A device is described that includes sensors that are sensitive to displacement damage, and can be configured to display a characteristic damage curve. The sensors, or diodes, can be made of one or more semiconductor materials that are sensitive to displacement damage, and can be operated in dark illumination conditions. The sensors can have multiple shields of a specific or varied thickness. The shields can be formed in different configurations, though the shielding thickness can be designed to change the level of displacement damage absorbed by the sensors. The characteristic damage curve can provide a sensor response variable that displays a functional dependence on displacement damage. For example, the characteristic damage curve can provide a sensor response variable that is one or more currents measured at one or more fixed voltages, or one or more voltages measured at one or more fixed currents. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312240 | Flame Detector - A system and method are disclosed for detecting open flames in an outdoor environment. Structurally, the outdoor flame detector includes both an ultra-violet (UV) detector and a Radio Frequency (RF) detector. While operating within predetermined parameters, these detectors respectively create an event signal(s) and a cancel signal(s). In detail, the UV detector will output an event signal whenever UV radiation with a fluence above a predetermined value is incident on the UV detector. On the other hand, the RF detector will output a cancel signal whenever it receives an RF component transmitted in an electrical arc discharge having an intensity above a predetermined threshold. The event signal and the cancel signal are then individually and collectively evaluated by a computer to distinguish between an actual open flame and a non-flame event, such as an electric arc discharge (e.g. lightening, electric motors and arc welding). | 2014-10-23 |
20140312241 | PLASMA EVALUATION APPARATUS - [Problem] To provide a system and a method for objectively evaluating plasma by easily measuring a current generated by a plasma treatment equipment for medical purposes, etc., and a current flowing through a living body, etc. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312242 | System for Wireless, Motion and Position-Sensing, Integrating Radiation Sensor and Energy Harvester for Occupational and Environmental Dosimetry - Described are a method and apparatus for determining based on motion data when an individual wearing a dosimeter is active. Also described are a method and apparatus for determining based on motion data whether an individual was wearing a dosimeter when the dosimeter was exposed to radiation. Also described are a method and apparatus for determining based on motion data whether a dosimeter was in a particular location when the dosimeter was exposed to radiation. Also described are a method and apparatus for determining based on motion data where on the body of an individual the individual was wearing a dosimeter when the dosimeter was exposed to radiation. Also described are a method and apparatus for determining based on motion data the probability that an individual is wearing a dosimeter that is assigned to the individual. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312243 | IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO MASS SPECTROMETRY - There is provided an ion guide arrangement comprising a guide assembly comprising a plurality of elongate members arranged so as to be spaced about a common axis. The elongate members are capable of being in electrical association with one another so as to guide a stream of ions along an intended pathway substantially aligned with the axis. The or each elongate member is shaped at or near an end of the ion guide assembly so as to define a region capable of receiving a quantity of ions, whereby the or each elongate member is so shaped so as the region converges substantially toward the axis. | 2014-10-23 |
20140312244 | MULTIMODE IONIZATION DEVICE - A multimode ionization device includes an electrospray unit, a charge generating unit, and a plasma supplying unit. The electrospray unit is configured to form an electrospray plume which travels along a traveling path. The charge generating unit is configured to permit a liquid electrospray medium to leave the electrospray unit as the electrospray plume. The plasma supplying unit can generate and guide a plasma plume to mix with the electrospray plume so as to obtain a plume combination in a confluent zone, and is oriented to permit at least one of analytes carried in the plume combination to travel to the receiving unit along a linearly-extending end zone of the traveling path. | 2014-10-23 |