44th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110266334 | Single-handed operable packaging - The invention relates to a packaging with a packaging closure and a method for producing such a packaging. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266335 | GIFT WRAP ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A gift wrap assembly for adorning a beverage case includes a box for at least partially covering the beverage case. The box includes a top wall, four sidewalls, and a bottom opening. The gift wrap assembly further includes at least one gripping feature configured on at least one of the top wall and two oppositely configured sidewalls of the four sidewalls. Each gripping feature of the at least one gripping feature is being conformed to substantially match a gripping feature in a corresponding wall of the beverage case. Further disclosed is an unfolded gift wrap assembly for adorning the beverage case. Also disclosed is a method of making the gift wrap assembly. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266336 | SELF-MATING ZIPPER ON CARTON - The present disclosure relates to rigid or semi-rigid cartons with zipper-type reclosable elements, particularly self-mating zippers. The cartons can be formed from blanks which have a self-mating zipper on the inside of the carton. Additionally, the zipper can be attached to a flexible film which is, in turn, attached to the package. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266337 | Interactive Color Center Display Apparatus - A display unit comprising a plurality of display modules arranged in a row and having an upper display section and a lower display section. One of the display modules includes an interactive Kiosk, and a second of the display modules includes at least one computer controlled card reading video station. A consumer may pass a coded paint color sample card past a code reader in the video station and is thereafter presented with a display of a color present on the sample card followed by a selectable sequence of video display screens, which may comprise part of a color selection application program. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266338 | Tag Communication, Identification, and Tracking Apparatus and System - Embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus and system for supply chain management. The system permits an application server to collect information such as, for example, the spatial and temporal relationship between tags associated with a supply chain item by using a wireless communications device. Embodiments of the present invention may be used throughout any or all locations of a supply chain. For example, when the invention is applied to a retail setting, the retailer can track inventory in an establishment with minimal human involvement. In various embodiments of the present invention, two-way communication between tags and/or an application server allow data to be transmitted and/or received between one or more tags and/or one or more application servers. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266339 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTACT INFORMATION EXCHANGE - A method and device exchanging contact information on an electronic device. Contact information is obtained from a contact by scanning a barcode using an electronic device and decoding the barcode to recover the contact information encoded therein. The contact information may be used to reciprocate by sending user contact data in a message addressed to an electronic address obtained from the contact information. The user contact data may be encoded in a second barcode displayed on the electronic device. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266340 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine with flexible display - A portable terminal operates to cause financial transfers responsive to data read from data bearing records in the form of user cards. The user cards include credit and/or debit cards. Data corresponding to the card data is stored in at least one memory of the terminal. The terminal includes a wireless communication device. The terminal operates to wirelessly communicate data corresponding to card data wirelessly to one or more remote computers to cause financial transfers to or from selected accounts. The terminal also operates to provide outputs corresponding to account balances and to receive data corresponding to receipts. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266341 | Banking system controlled by data bearing records - A banking system is controlled responsive to data included on data bearing records. The system includes a deposit accepting machine for accepting deposit items, such as deposit bags, currency, and checks. The deposit accepting machine is in connection with a card reader operative to read data corresponding to financial accounts from user cards. The machine further includes an RFID reading device that is operative to read signals from RFID tags to obtain deposit information therefrom. The information can include data associated with the deposit, such as an account number and a deposit amount. The information can also include cash value. A computer is operative to credit a financial account for value associated with deposited items responsive to data read by the card reader and/or RFID reading device. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266342 | Infrastructure-Mounted RFID Tags - Infrastructure-mounted RFID-readable tags or transponders are provided for various applications. Such infrastructure tags may be employed in combination with RFID-readable product tags and an RFID reader for an improved inventory-management system which requires both types of tags to be scanned to constitute a successful product count. Infrastructure tags may also be employed as “read” or “no-read” tags in an RFID read field. The infrastructure tags of the RFID read field are combined with an RFID reader which is dynamically adaptable during initial set-up and use to improve the performance of the read field. When a perturbing object is detected in the read field, one or more performance parameters of the reader are adjusted to overcome any perturbing influence caused by the object. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266343 | Systems, Methods, Apparatus of a Secure RFID Record - Systems, methods and apparatus of a secure RFID record are described herein. In one aspect, an apparatus of a RFID wristband comprises three layers: the top layer is a wristband, the middle layer is one RFID tag comprising one RFID chip and one tag antenna covering the wide area of the wristband, the bottom layer is made by anti-irritation materials. In another aspect, an apparatus of a RFID wristband comprises three layers: the top layer is a wristband, the middle layer has two RFID tags, each of which comprises one RFID chip and one tag antenna; the bottom layer is made by anti-irritation materials. In another aspect, a RFID system for secure communication comprises: a tag with at least two memory areas for storing an unique identifier and encoded data, respectively; a reader with at least three functions: key search, decoding process and encoding process; the unique identifier is associated with a key while the key is stored on the reader or a server connected to the reader. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266344 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING THE PERFORMANCE OF RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus for testing the performance of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system, comprising:
| 2011-11-03 |
20110266345 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION OF LIGHTING FIXTURES - A lighting system is disclosed wherein each fixture in the lighting system includes a permanently attached radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. Each fixture also includes either a matching hardwired identification chip or an RFID reader capable of reading the RFID tag. The tags can be used for commissioning the lighting system by reading the tags with a portable reader and assigning or removing fixtures from groups. The tags can also be used for other tasks requiring identification and tracking of specific fixtures. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266346 | CARD PROCESSING DEVICE - A card processing device for use with a card may include a first card processing section and a second card processing section. The first card processing section may include a card insertion slot at one end of the card processing section for inserting the card, and a magnetic head for reading magnetic information recorded in the card. The second card processing section may include a card transfer mechanism for transferring the card, and a recorder for recording information into the card. The second card processing section is connected to the other end of the first card processing station. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266347 | ELECTRONIC INKS AND DISPLAYS AND IMAGE DISPLAYING METHODS - An electronic ink containing charged particles includes a combination of resin particles, a pigment, and a charge director. The resin particles exhibit an average particle size less than 1.0 micron and contain a resin that exhibits a molecular weight of 500 to 20,000. The pigment is loaded on the resin particles. The charge director can physically associate with the resin particles. The charged particles may be negative or positive. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266348 | Method and System for Encoding and Decoding Data - Disclosed is a processing system and method, the system including a code physically associated with a source. The code includes one or more patterns including a guide pattern arranged in a mark, wherein each pattern includes one or more pattern elements arranged in pattern element zones. Each of the respective pattern has a pattern signature based on a predetermined physical attribute corresponding to the one or more pattern elements within the respective pattern. The system further includes a detection device configured to capture the mark, and a controller coupled to the detection device configured to generate physical attribute data associated with the captured mark, receive the physical attribute data, and determine the pattern signatures by performing an arithmetic calculation on the physical attribute data. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266349 | CONTACT SMART CARDS HAVING A DOCUMENT CORE, CONTACTLESS SMART CARDS INCLUDING MULTI-LAYERED STRUCTURE, PET-BASED IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT, AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The present invention relates to identification documents and smart cards. In one implementation, we provide a contactless smart identification document comprising a first contact layer, a second contact layer, and a carrier layer. The carrier layer is sandwiched in between the first and second contact layers, and the carrier layer includes least a transceiver and electronic circuitry. At least a portion of the first and second contact layers migrate into the carrier layer. This migration helps to secure at least a portion of the transceiver or electronic circuitry to the first and second contact layers, | 2011-11-03 |
20110266350 | MULTIFACE DOCUMENT - A multisided card having at least two obverse faces and two reverse faces that are adjacent one another, can be used to print and store relatively insecure information of the obverse faces and to have more sensitive information stored and printed on the adjacent reverse faces. To protect privacy, a caricature or cartoon of an individual can be placed on an obverse face, which image cannot be read by facial recognition techniques but could be recognized by human observers. Many of the features of the card can be utilized in a virtual card that exists in machine memory or cyberspace. A virtual purse or wallet can be created in which to store such virtual cards | 2011-11-03 |
20110266351 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN RFID TRANSPONDER PRODUCT, AND RFID TRANSPONDER PRODUCT PRODUCED USING THE METHOD - A method is provided for producing an arrangement, which, for example, may be used for further processing into a non-contact chip card or an identification document and which comprises a multi-layer structure, with a first part of an RFID antenna, at least comprising a coil-shaped antenna structure and a connecting structure, being arranged on a carrier layer and the chip being directly mounted on this part of the antenna structure and contacted, with a compensation layer being arranged thereabove, which in the area of the chip comprises an embedding opening and which comprises at least two contacting openings in the intersection area of the first part of the RFID antenna with a bridge structure, which is located on a cover layer, and subsequently the individual layers being connected to each other via lamination. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266352 | RFID TAG WITH REDUCED DETUNING CHARACTERISTICS - An RFID tag and an RFID access card configured to reduce detuning effects from a typical RFID environment. The present invention provides an RFID tag that is specifically configured to reduce the detuning effects caused by initiating communication between an RFID tag and an RFID tag reader in the presence of materials such as metal, liquid, and the human body. In one embodiment, the present invention provides an RFID tag comprising an electronic circuit portion attached to a main antenna body portion, the main antenna body portion having two opposite side portions, which are substantially symmetrical with respect to one another, wherein each side portion extends outwardly to form a generally side-oriented v-shape. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266353 | HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE TAG - A tag, such as an RFID tag, and system including an RFID tag configured for installation into an object are provided. The tag is configured for use in high temperature and/or high pressure environments such as downhole and subsea applications. The tag includes an electronics module contained within a bead, which is housed in a cavity of a carrier. The bead is surrounded by a protective fluid-like fill material to provide protection to the electronics module and bead and provide fluid-like properties to the electronics module to reduce or eliminate point stresses on the electronics module. The geometry of the tag is such that the entire outline of the tag is contained within the geometry of the object to provide structural protection of the tag. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266354 | Electronic Card and Methods for Making Same - An electronic card includes a digital processor, an electrochemical battery and a communications port. The processor and battery are essentially coplanar, and are sandwiched between and enclosed by two flexible covers, preferably made from an insulating plastic material, and preferably fitted to the components that they enclose. The communications port can include, for example, a Smart Card contact port, a stripe emulator, an RF port, and IR port, etc. The battery may comprise a rechargeable battery. In an exemplary embodiment, at least the processor is carried by a flexible printed circuit (PC) board. In other exemplary embodiments, switches and/or indicators are also carried by the PC.board. A method for manufacturing an electronic card having at least two components is also disclosed. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266355 | WATER MIXER FOR FAUCET - A water mixer of the present invention is adapted to be installed in a faucet. The water mixer has a balance unit and a mixing element, and the water mixer can be connected to two water sources. When the pressure of one water source varies rapidly, the balance element can modulate the effect that may influence the flow rate of each water source. The mixing element is, on the other hand, adapted to mix the two water flows. As such, the faucet provided with the water mixer of the present invention can stabilize the temperature of the mixed water outlet. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266356 | Temperature gain control device and method thereof - This specification discloses a device of controlling temperature gain and the method thereof. The invention detects the temperature of work environment and uses it to generate a control signal and a PWM signal for dynamically controlling the heaters around electronic elements to heat up. When the temperature of work environment is too low, the invention can increase the stability of the electronic elements. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266357 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LAND APPLICATION OF WASTE FLUIDS - A system and method are provided for automated control of application of fluid to a surface. A surface map is annotated with shapes designating zones for spraying, and excluding others. A control system in a vehicle uses the annotated map and GPS to assist the operator of the vehicle avoid spraying on excluded zones, and provides a record of the spraying operation including locations sprayed and fluid spray rates. The control system operates valves to control spraying from a container on the vehicle, based on several parameters, so as to avoid spraying excluded zones and steep slopes, to avoid overlaps, and to limit fluid spray rates below pre-determined maximums. The system further assists the operator by providing a visual guide on a display. A kit can be provided to retrofit a vehicle for landspraying. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266358 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A SOLID CATALYST AND FLUID DYNAMIC ERUPTION REACTION - An apparatus and method for use in conducting an eruption reaction are disclosed. The apparatus includes a catalytic solids container with a mouth and fluid egress opening and a trigger device or mechanism that allows for the controlled release of a catalytic solid into an eruptible fluid. The catalytic solids container may be adapted to be coupled to a container for an eruptible fluid. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266359 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED SCENT PRODUCING ELEMENT - An electronically controlled scent producing element ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266360 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXECUTING FLUID DELIVERY MISSION - Systems and methods for executing a fluid delivery mission are disclosed. In one embodiment a mobile fluid delivery machine for delivering fluid to a site has a tank storing fluid, and at least one spray head configured to spray the stored fluid onto the site. In addition, the mobile fluid delivery machine has a communication device configured to receive fluid delivery mission instructions from a site computing system, the mission instructions identifying a sequence of path segments on the site and corresponding fluid delivery amounts allocated to the path segments, and a location device configured to determine the location of the mobile fluid delivery machine on the site. The mobile fluid delivery machine may also have a fluid delivery system configured to determine whether the location of the fluid delivery machine corresponds to a path segment of the sequence, and when it is determined that the location of the fluid delivery machine corresponds to a path segment in the sequence, to identify the fluid delivery amount allocated to that path segment based on the mission instructions. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266361 | PHEROMONE DISPENSER - The present invention relates to a pheromone dispenser, filled with pheromone or a pheromone-comprising liquid and comprising (a) a deep-drawn plastic film made of a thermoplastic film material and featuring at least one dish-shaped zone for receiving a pheromone, and a planar plastic film made of a thermoplastic film material and which is connected with the deep-drawn plastic film, the planar plastic film together with the at least one dish-shaped zone of the deep-drawn plastic film forming a durably sealed chamber which comprises the pheromone or the pheromone-comprising liquid, and (c) a recess in the zone of the interconnected plastic films, the planar plastic film being permeable to the pheromone. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266362 | ACRYLIC ADHESIVE FOR ASSEMBLING ELEMENTS CONTACTING BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCES - The present invention relates to acrylic adhesive composition comprising a mixture of at least one polyol tri(meth)acrylate monomer and at least one polyalkylene glycol mono(meth)acrylate monomer for assembling elements made of plastic materials, like PMMA or SAN, or inorganic material, like glass or metals, employed for manufacturing of devices for the distribution or containment of biological substances, like proteins, enzymes, antibodies, antigens, DNA, and the like. The present invention also relates to devices for the distribution or containment of biological substances assembled with the above mentioned acrylic adhesive composition, and particularly thermal or piezoelectric ejecting devices, and biochip microarray, as well as to a method for assembling thereof. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266363 | Shower head with water-powered vibrating function - A shower head with water-powered vibrating function wherein a diverting member is disposed in the water diversion chamber which is operable by a diverting member actuating means between a normal shower position and a massage shower position. At the normal shower position the diverting member diverts water flow received from the water diversion chamber inlet to leave the water diversion chamber through the first water diversion chamber outlet for exiting the shower head through a first water outlet; and at the massage shower position, the diverting member diverts water flow received from the water diversion chamber inlet to leave the water diversion chamber through the second water diversion chamber outlet for entering the turbine chamber for rotating the turbine and thereafter leaving the turbine chamber to exit the shower head through a second water outlet. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266364 | FUEL INJECTOR HAVING DIFFERENTIAL TIP COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - According to various embodiments, a system includes a gasification fuel injector. The gasification fuel injector includes a tip portion, an annular coolant chamber disposed in the tip portion, and a first structural support extending through the annular coolant chamber. The first structural support divides the annular coolant chamber into a first passage and a second passage. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266365 | Spray boom height control system - A boom sprayer and method of adjusting a boom assembly. A camera is attached to the boom assembly and aimed forward of the boom sprayer. The camera collects information associated with the dimensions and location of oncoming structures, such as crops, hills, fences and the like, and relays the information to a controller. The controller uses various actuators to lift, tilt and/or pivot the boom assembly to position the boom assembly at a desired height when the boom assembly passes over the structures. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266366 | SPRING FOR A CASCADE-TYPE THRUST REVERSER SHUTTER FOR AN AIRCRAFT JET ENGINE - This leaf spring ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266367 | SPRAY APPARATUS WITH RELEASABLE BOTTLE - A sprayer and a releasable bottle are provided. The sprayer includes a main housing having a pump and a nozzle coupled in a material flow path. The housing further includes a bottle receptacle and a bottle adapter, which is fluidically coupled to the material flow path and has a lower, sealing surface and a lower fitting. An adapter spring applies a downward displacement force to the bottle adapter. The bottle is insertable into the bottle receptacle through an opening in the receptacle and has a top, which engages the lower sealing surface when inserted fully into the receptacle. The bottle includes a tube adapter that mates with the lower fitting and is coupled to a tube carried within the bottle. A latch retains the bottle in the receptacle in a latched state and releases the bottle from the receptacle in a released state. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266368 | APPARATUS FOR SPRAYING LIQUIDS, AND DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND LINERS SUITABLE FOR USE THEREWITH - A spray gun ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266369 | FUNCTIONAL PLUMBING UNIT - A functional plumbing unit is provided, which is configured as an insertion cartridge insertable into a fluid conduit of a discharging plumbing fixture. The insertion cartridge includes a housing and a jet regulator. The housing includes an external thread on an outside thereof, configured to be screwed into an internal thread of the discharging plumbing fixture, a height of the housing, in a flow direction, generally corresponds to the external thread, a ring seal located in a downstream position therefrom and an upstream housing edge, the external thread is arranged between the downstream ring seal and the upstream housing edge, and at least a jet fractionating part, is arranged at an inlet end configured to be connected to the housing. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266370 | PRESSURE SWIRL FLOW INJECTOR WITH REDUCED FLOW VARIABILITY AND RETURN FLOW - A reagent injector with a cartridge design has a body with a reagent inlet, outlet, and a swirl chamber, which has an exit orifice that may be covered and uncovered by a solid, movable pintle. Reagent flows through the injector when the exit orifice is covered and uncovered to cool the injector. An insulator may be disposed between the injector body and a mounting flange connectable to an exhaust system. A flow path ensures cooling of an electromagnetic actuator. Reagent may bypass an orifice swirl chamber when the pintle blocks the exit orifice. Fluid may flow between an outside diameter of a pole piece and an inside diameter of an electromagnetic actuator, through an orifice chamber and return through a central bore housing a solid pintle, around which fluid may flow. Different inner injector body passages may direct fluid into an orifice distribution chamber and out to the solid pintle. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266371 | Spray gun - A spray gun, which is convertible for use with and without an extension wand, may use the valve mechanism and nozzle attached adjacent to the handle of the gun. When spraying requires the spray to be released away from the gun handle and for spot applications of the spraying liquid, the spraying nozzle is removed and the extension wand or tube is attached to the gun handle. The valve assembly remains in place and another valve assembly and nozzle is provided at the end of the extension furthest away from the handle. A rod is attached to and extends between the valves so that they both move together from closed to open positions responsive to the trigger of the spray gun. When the valves are closed, there is no spraying liquid in the extension. The valving is dripless both with and without the extension. When the trigger is actuated for spraying, spraying liquid under pressure as from a sprayer tank passes through the first valve, the extension tube, and the second valve and exits via the spraying nozzle. The attachment to the first valve may be by a threaded end thereof screwed into a threaded blind hole of the valve of the first valve adjacent the handle. This attachment facilitates disassembly of the extension and rod assembly when only the first valve and the nozzle associated therewith is adapted to be used in spraying. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266372 | NOZZLE ARRANGEMENT - A nozzle arrangement ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266373 | NOZZLE ARRANGEMENT - A nozzle arrangement ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266374 | Slurry Outlet in a Gravel Packing Assembly - An outlet member is preferably made from a hardened material and is cut from a tubular shape at an angle of preferably 5 degrees. At its upper end it is cut away so that slurry flow can exit ports in a hardened sleeve and impinge directly onto the upstream portion of the insert. The impingement changes the flow stream angle as the flow continues through a fully tubular middle segment of the insert that leads out to an elongated exit ramp whose downstream end sits preferably flush with the outer housing wall so as to protect the insert from mechanical shocks and retain the insert axially when slurry flows through it. Other external details aid in fixation when in use. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266375 | COVER OF VEHICLE OPTICAL SENSOR AND VEHICLE OPTICAL SENSOR DEVICE - A vehicle optical sensor device has a snow/ice removal orifice for jetting the cleansing fluid toward an upper space of a lens and an optical sensor cleansing orifice for jetting the cleaning fluid toward a lens surface of the lens of a camera. The jetted fluid from the snow/ice removal orifice and the optical sensor cleansing orifice removes snow/ice protruding from a sensor top cover of a case into a front upper space of the lens in an eaves shape and foreign matter on the lens surface of the lens of the camera. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266376 | MISTING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a fractionating injector, in particular to a Venturi-effect misting unit, of the type comprising a convergent axial vein ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266377 | METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR SEPARATING INDIVIDUAL VALUABLE MATERIALS FROM MIXED, IN PARTICULAR MILLED, PLASTIC WASTE - The invention relates to a method and to an installation for separating individual valuable materials from mixed, in particular milled, plastic waste, comprising film parts, laminated film parts and hard plastic parts, plus optionally impurities. Any impurities are separated from the plastic waste. Next the plastic waste is separated into hard plastics and films as well as laminates, and the hard plastics are separated from the films, and finally the hard plastics are separated into the different types of plastic. At least one separation step comprises a sink-or-float separation. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266378 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE HOMOGENIZATION OF FEED STOCK - The invention relates to a process and apparatus for the homogenization of feed stock. According to the invention, solid stock material is mixed in at least two successive homogenization steps ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266379 | IN-RUSH CURRENT JAM PROOF SENSOR CONTROL - A shredder and a method for monitoring a motor of a shredder comprises a housing having a throat for receiving an article and a shredder mechanism received in the housing for shredding the article, the mechanism including an electrically powered motor and cutter elements, and the motor being operable to drive the cutter elements in a shredding direction to shred articles. A current sensor for detecting current flowing through the motor and a controller coupled to the motor for controlling operation of the motor are also provided. The controller is also coupled to the current sensor and configured to detect at least an initial amount of current (or inrush current) supplied to the motor for each shredding event. Based on the inrush current, the controller sets a parameter (e.g., overload or thickness) to prevent overloading or stalling of the motor, such as caused by a jam or overheating. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266380 | Dropped Charge Protection System and a Monitoring System - The invention provides for a dropped charge protection system, wherein the system includes calculating an angle of repose of a charge of a grinding mill during start-up and tripping the mill motor when the angle of repose of the charge exceeds a maximum allowable angle. The invention also provides for a control system for controlling the torque applied to starting a grinding mill, wherein the system includes using a pre-determined angle of repose, controlling a real angle of repose of a charge such that the real angle of repose coincides with the pre-determined angle of repose through the manipulation of the torque of the motor and wherein the angle of repose is controlled in such a way as to encourage tumbling of the charge. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266381 | Asphalt shingle recycling system - The asphalt roofing material is delivered into a treatment chamber of a processor. Hot oil is passed through a jacket surrounding the treatment chamber. Heated asphalt forms a hot solid and/or a liquefied slurry. The hot solid and/or the liquefied slurry is then removed from the treatment chamber. The asphalt roofing material in the treatment chamber can be agitated to promote mixing. The asphalt is heated to a temperature in the range from 200 degrees Fahrenheit to 650 degrees Fahrenheit within the treatment chamber. The solid and/or liquefied slurry is milled after it has been removed from the treatment chamber. The solid and/or the liquefied slurry is cooled after it exits the treatment chamber, preferably to a temperature in the range of approximately 90 degrees Fahrenheit to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot solid and/or the liquefied slurry is passed through a hammer mill after the hot solid and/or the liquefied slurry exits the treatment chamber to reduce the particle size of the solid particles. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266382 | PROTECTIVE GUARD MEMBERS FOR CUTTING TOOTH ASSEMBLIES MOUNTED ON A BRUSH CUTTING HEAD - The present invention relates generally to brush cutting heads, and more specifically, to protective guard members for cutting tooth assemblies mounted on brush cutting heads. A brush cutting head includes a support body having a first end, an opposed second end and an intermediate portion extending therebetween. The intermediate portion has an outer surface. A plurality of collars is mounted to the support body at spaced intervals along the intermediate portion with each collar extending outwardly from the outer surface. The brush cutting head further also has a plurality of cutting teeth assemblies carried on the outer surface of the support body. Each cutting tooth assembly is associated with at least one collar. Also provided is at least one guard member for protecting at least one cutting tooth of the plurality from impacts with hard objects. The at least one guard member is carried on one of the collars with at least a portion thereof projecting beyond the outermost edge of the one collar. The at least one guard member has an outermost margin which defines a protective envelope that at least partially encompasses the at least one cutting tooth. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266383 | 360-degree freedom electric cord device and system - A 360-degree freedom electric cord device system contains and manages automatic extension and retraction of an electric cord/cable supplying power to a push/pull-type electric machine, either self-propelled or not, for intended displacement or steering on a surface by a user. The 360-degree freedom electric cord device system, partly mounted on the electric machine, allows the power cord to clear obstacles on the surface and includes a self-retracting spool to automatically extend and rewind the power cord and continuously keeps physical tension therein, in a straight line and a natural position, during the displacement in any direction of the electric machine. With a ratchet mechanism, the device can also suitably be used independently of the machine as an electric retractable extension cord reel. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266384 | REEL BASED LACING SYSTEM - A reel based lacing system is disclosed. The reel can be configured to allow the incremental tightening of a lace about a spool by rotation of a knob in the tightening direction. In some embodiments, the system can include a substantially inflexible pawl beam configured to resist rotation of the knob in the loosening direction and a pawl spring configured to bias the pawl against the housing and to allow the pawl to be displaced away from the housing when the knob is rotated in the tightening direction. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266385 | WINDING DEVICE FOR A TAPE - Winding device for a tape comprising:
| 2011-11-03 |
20110266386 | AUTOMATIC FAST REWINDER FOR SHAFTLESS PACKING FILM - An automatic fast rewinder for shaftless packing film includes a body, a feeding box for containing inflated shafts, a guide passage formed in the feeding box, a pair of rotary discs, four pairs of pinching heads, a support frame for holding a large roll of packing film, plural guide wheels and a pressing wheel for pressing and move packing film of the large roll, a saw-teeth cutting unit, and a collect unit and plural inflatable shafts. In operation, the four pairs of pinching pins rotating with the rotary discs are moved orderly to pinch or release the inflatable shaft to rewound with packing film of the large roll, cut by the cutting unit, then dropped down on the collect unit. So the finished small rolls with the inflated shafts have inflated shaft deflated and pulled out so the finished small roll becomes a small roll without a winding shaft. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266388 | METHOD OF MANAGING A GROUND CONNECTION OF AN AIRCRAFT - A method of managing a ground connection of an aircraft having landing gear with wheels that are subjected to static loads, some of which wheels are fitted with respective braking devices and others are fitted with respective independent drive devices, the method including the step of causing a modification to a distribution of the static loading to which the wheels of the landing gear are subjected in such a manner as to:
| 2011-11-03 |
20110266389 | PIN SYSTEM FOR THE CONNECTION ASSEMBLY OF AN ENGINE PYLON UNDERNEATH A WING OF AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a connection assembly of an engine pylori underneath an aircraft wing, the wing being provided with a fitting ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266390 | HYDRAULIC APPARATUS FOR AIRCRAFT ACTUATORS - A pump unit installed inside a wing, and a panel body constituting part of a wing structure portion forming a surface structure of the wing are provided. The pump unit includes a backup hydraulic pump that can supply pressure oil to an actuator when a loss or reduction occurs in the function of an aircraft central hydraulic power source and an electric motor that drives this pump. Except for at least the panel body, the wing structure portion is formed from fiber reinforced plastics. The panel body is formed of a metallic material. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266391 | Fluidic Artificial Muscle Actuation System For Trailing-Edge Flap - An actuation system for trailing-edge flap control suitable for use in reducing vibration in rotorcraft blades as well as primary flight control and noise mitigation employing an antagonistic pair of fluidic artificial muscles (FAMs) located and operated inside the rotor blade. The FAMs are connected to a force transfer mechanism such as an inboard bellcrank and engaged to an outboard bellcrank by one or more linkages running spanwise out through the spar. The outboard mechanism translates the spanwise linkage motion into chordwise motion of a flap control rod which is connected to the trailing-edge flap. A torsion rod flexure (TRF) device is included connecting the trailing-edge flap to the blade. The actuation system can produce large flap deflections at relatively high operating frequencies for vibration reduction and noise cancellation and is capable of larger flap deflections at lower operating frequencies for embedded primary control of the rotorcraft. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266392 | PASSENGER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AEROPLANE - A passenger supply arrangement provides a communications system and comfort system for a passenger of an aeroplane. The passenger supply arrangement includes a presentation surface configured to be integrated into a backrest of a passenger seat of an aeroplane and a passenger supply module configured to be disposed above the passengers seats of the aeroplane. The passenger supply module includes at least one projector configured to project an image onto the presentation surface. The image includes a monitoring area for playback of video and an operating area for displaying and for actuation of operating elements of the passenger supply module. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266393 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EXTERNAL DE-ICING OF AIRCRAFT - In a method for exterior de-icing of an aircraft before takeoff, a region of the aircraft to be de-iced has hot air applied thereto and is heated, the air exiting a de-icing nozzle that can be disposed in the vicinity of the region to be de-iced, hot air exiting a hot air outlet opening of the aircraft is collected and fed to the de-icing nozzle. A device for externally de-icing aircraft, having a flexible hot air channel and a de-icing nozzle disposed at a first end of the hot air channel includes a collector device for hot air exiting the aircraft and connected to a second end of the hot air channel. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266394 | FUEL GAUGE FOR AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - An amount of fuel in a fuel bladder of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is determined based on a deformation of the bladder. In some examples, a fuel system for a UAV includes a bladder, a proximity sensor, a fuel gauge, and a controller. The bladder is deformable based on the amount of fuel in the bladder. The proximity sensor may output a signal that varies as a function of the deformation of the bladder. The controller may determine the amount of fuel in the bladder based on the signal output by the proximity sensor and control the fuel gauge to indicate the determined amount of fuel. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266395 | TETHER SHEATHS AND AERODYNAMIC TETHER ASSEMBLIES - The invention described herein relates generally to wind power generation. In particular, the invention relates to novel structures for tethers and tether operation. Also, methods and apparatus for power generation are described. The craft described herein are intended for electrical power generation utilizing the wind energy collected from air currents. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266396 | CONTACT DETECTION - The invention relates to a method for detecting a contact state between at least one driver/operator of a vehicle and a control input device designed to control the vehicle were a frequency spectrum is calculated from sensors detected movement signals based on which the contact state between the control input device and the driver/operator is determined. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266397 | SOLAR THERMAL ROTORCRAFT - A vehicle includes a housing having a wall with a central port and radial port formed at a lower portion of the housing, a blower disposed within the housing to move air through the central port, a distributor coupled to the blower to distribute air inside the housing, a heat-absorbing body disposed within the housing to absorb thermal energy, and at least one arm coupled to the housing. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266398 | WING/FUSELAGE CONNECTION OF AN AIRCRAFT - A wing-fuselage connection of an aircraft, in which a wing ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266399 | Method And Device For Reducing Actual Loads Generated On Airplane By An Aerodynamic Disturbance - According to the invention, the device ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266400 | LIGHTWEIGHT THREE-DIMENSIONAL WIRE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a lightweight three-dimensional wire structure which comprises a plurality of wires that are connected to each other and intersect in the three-dimensional space so as to form a plurality of cells. In addition, the invention relates to a method for producing such a three-dimensional wire structure. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266401 | ELECTRICAL WINDING AND TERMINATION INTERFACE - Methods and devices are provided for supporting a wire having a minimum tolerable bend radius. The device comprises a core portion with a longitudinal axis supporting at least a first portion of the wire and a flange portion attached to the core portion supporting at least a second portion of the wire. The device has at least one hole with a first opening in the first surface defined by a first rim and a second opening in the second surface defined by a second rim. The hole allows the wire to pass through and also supports the wire. The hole is oriented in three dimensions to forestall a bend that may occur in the wire having a bend radius that is less than the minimum tolerable bend radius of the wire. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266402 | LADDER APPARATUS - The present invention is directed to a ladder apparatus capable of being mounted to a vehicle. The ladder apparatus generally comprises a mounting support, a main ladder support for receiving an extension ladder, and a torsion support. The mounting support, the main ladder support and the torsion support are pivotally connected so that the apparatus can be raised from a retracted home position to an extended position. When the apparatus is in the extended position it can be set to a desired height and/or rotational position. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266403 | FOLDING-TYPE SHELF HOLDER - A folding shelf holder is strong and folds easily. A wall side member has a pin as a rotational axis of a shelf side member relative to the wall side member and a rotation limiter limiting rotation of the shelf side member relative to the wall side member. The shelf side member has a long groove for inserting the pin of the wall side member. When the folded shelf side member is opened to be approximately orthogonal to the wall side member and the shelf side member is slid toward the wall side member and in a direction where the long groove extends, the shelf side member abuts, at a back side of the pin, to the rotation limiter of the wall side member, preventing rotation of the shelf side member relative to the wall side member. Then, the shelf side member cannot fold relative to the wall side member. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266404 | Wall mounting bath accessory assembly - A wall mounting bath accessory assembly contains a fixing member to be locked to a wall including a groove defined therein so that between the groove and the wall is defined a movable space and an upper locking portion disposed on a top end thereof; a sliding member limited to move between an upper dead center and a lower dead center of the movable space and including an upper abutting portion disposed on a top end thereof and a lower locking portion extending from a bottom end thereof; a retaining member located on an outer side of the fixing member and including an upper fastening portion extending from a top end of thereof, and a lower fastening portion extending from a bottom end thereof; a base including a receiving chamber to receive the retaining member, the fixing member, and the sliding member. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266405 | STORAGE DEVICE MOUNTING APPARATUS - A mounting apparatus includes a bracket, fasteners, and a positioning member. The bracket includes an end member, and a pair of side plates perpendicular to the end member. The positioning member is pivotably attached to the end member. A pair of mounting holes is defined in each side plate. Each mounting hole includes an entry portion extending through an edge portion of the side plate, and a locating portion communicating with the entry portion. The entry portion is closer to the end member than the locating portion. The fasteners are attached to two sidewalls of a storage device. Each fastener includes a gasket received in the entry portion of a mounting hole to abut against the storage device. The positioning member is pivoted to abut against the storage device when the gaskets move from the entry portions to the locating portions of the mounting holes. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266406 | STRUCTURE FOR COUPLING ITEMS SUCH AS SIGNS AND CAMERAS TO A FIXED SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A structure is provided for coupling items such as signs, birdhouses and cameras to a fixed support structure is disclosed. Various mechanisms for attachment to a variety of supporting structures are described. The structure firmly holds an item in place, and the structure is capable of secure attachment to a variety of supporting structures. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266407 | INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY SUPPORT APPARATUS - An instrument assembly support apparatus is disclosed. In some embodiments, the instrument assembly support apparatus may be for supporting an instrument assembly. The instrument assembly may include an instrument support arm. In some embodiments, the instrument assembly support apparatus may include a base fixedly mountable onto the external frame, a pivot assembly mounted for pivoting relative to the base, an arm assembly extending along a longitudinal axis, and a support assembly configured to support the instrument assembly on the arm assembly. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266408 | Method for joining a rubber mount or a rubber-metal mount with a bearing seat and a chassis mount - Method for joining a rubber mount or a rubber-metal mount ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266409 | SELF-CENTERING VIAL CLAMP - A self-centering vial clamp ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266410 | SUSPENSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH INDEPENDENT STIFFNESS AND HEIGHT TUNING - A suspension system between two bodies, the suspension system including: a first pressure chamber provided between the bodies; and at least one other pressure chamber provided between the bodies such that the at least one other pressure chamber opposes the action of the first pressure chamber; and a control system to control the pressure and volume in the first pressure chamber and the at least one other pressure chamber to adjust the stiffness value of the suspension system independently of adjusting a distance between the bodies. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266411 | ERGONOMICALLY BALANCED AND MOVEABLE ARM SUPPORT SYSTEM - An ergonomically balanced arm support system to counterbalance the weight of the human arm is described. The arm support system includes a fastening mechanism, a vertical sliding support attached to the fastening mechanism, and an adjustable counterbalancing device which includes a tension wire. The adjustable counterbalancing device is attached to the vertical sliding support by an attachment mechanism. The arm support system further includes a horizontal pivoting support arm which includes a segment, a human arm support, and a vertical sliding mechanism. The vertical sliding mechanism includes a wire attachment, and the tension wire of the adjustable counterbalancing device is attached to the wire attachment of the vertical sliding mechanism. The vertical sliding mechanism is coupled to the vertical sliding support such that the horizontal support arm is capable of providing a substantial range of motion in a substantially vertical direction, and the horizontal support arm is further capable of providing a substantial range of motion in an additional direction. The additional direction is substantially perpendicular to the substantially vertical direction. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266412 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR POWER TRAIN OF VEHICLE - A vehicle power train support system composed of a plurality of support units including right and left support units. One paired support unit has a mount device mounted on the side members and includes an outer cylinder and a central shaft having an axis extending in a vertical direction of the vehicle, mount brackets secured to front and rear portions of the outer cylinder, extension brackets disposed, with a predetermined space therebetween in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, to an upper portion of the side member, a further mount bracket secured to the power train, the another mount bracket being connected to a lower end of the central shaft protruding downward from a bottom portion of the outer cylinder, and a U-shaped stopper bracket mounted to a lower portion of the outer cylinder, the U-shaped stopper bracket surrounding front, lower and rear portions of the further mount bracket. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266413 | WELL CARCASS FOR AN ELEVATOR INSTALLATION - The invention relates to a well carcass ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266414 | METALLIC STRUCTURE AND PHOTODETECTOR - In a metallic structure including a metallic nano-chain with plasmon resonance absorption, a metallic nanoparticle forming the metallic nano-chain is formed in a circular, triangle, or rhomboid shape. The wavelength selectivity can be increased also by forming a closed region by mutually linking all of metallic nanoparticles that are mutually linked with bottlenecks. In a photodetector, a photodetection unit including a current detection probe, a nano-chain unit, and a current detection probe is arranged on a substrate. The nano-chain unit is a metallic structure with plasmon resonance absorption, where metallic nanoparticles are mutually linked with bottlenecks. Each current detection probe has a corner whose tip is formed with a predetermined angle, and this corner is arranged to face the tip of the nano-chain unit, i.e., a corner of the metallic nanoparticle. Photodetection with high wavelength selectivity is performed based on a change in the initial voltage of the current-voltage characteristic. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266415 | SENSOR DEVICE WITH TILTING OR ORIENTATION-CORRECTING PHOTO SENSOR FOR ATMOSPHERE CREATION - The present invention relates to a method and a device for controlling a physical property of light emitted from a light source. In particular, the invention can be applied to a lighting system for atmosphere creation. The measurements needed for feedback control are made at a portable user device comprising a planar photodetector. More or less all industrially available photodetectors are of the planar type, but planarity is in fact a necessary feature to achieve faithful relative measurements. Since the user device is portable, variations in the orientation of the photodetector can introduce large and unpredictable measurement errors, making effective control of the light source impossible. According to one embodiment of the invention, the orientation-dependent errors are eliminated by measuring the actual orientation of the photodetector and processing the detection signal appropriately. According to a second embodiment, the photodetector is movably mounted in the user device in order to retain its preferred orientation irrespective of the orientation of the user device. In a third embodiment, the emitted light is monitored by a plurality of photodetectors; knowing the actual orientation of the user device, the control device can give priority to the measurements coming from the best oriented photodetector at every instant. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266416 | IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGING METHOD, AND IMAGING PROGRAM - An imaging operation is executed by partially shielding, from incident light coming from a subject, a photodetecting element (A(m, n)) including a photodetecting surface (P(m, n)) having a prescribed area and adapted to generate output values corresponding to light quantities received by the photodetecting surface, acquiring output values from the photodetecting element in each of a plurality of states in which different portions of the photodetecting element are shielded, and calculating a pixel information corresponding to a light quantity received by a region that is smaller than the photodetecting surface of the photodetecting element based on differences between the output values acquired in the plurality of states. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266417 | DIGITAL DOUBLE SAMPLING METHOD, A RELATED CMOS IMAGE SENSOR, AND A DIGITAL CAMERA COMPRISING THE CMOS IMAGE SENSOR - A digital double sampling method, a related complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor, and a digital camera comprising the CMOS image sensor are disclosed. The method includes generating first digital data corresponding to an initial voltage level apparent in a pixel in response to a reset signal, inverting the first digital data, outputting a detection voltage corresponding to image data received from outside of the CMOS image sensor, and counting in synchronization with a clock signal, starting from an initial value equal to the inverted first digital data, and for an amount of time responsive to a voltage level of the detection voltage. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266418 | Charged particle multi-beamlet lithography system, modulation device , and method of manufacturing thereof - The invention relates to a modulation device for use in a charged particle multi-beamlet lithography system. The device includes a body comprising an interconnect structure provided with a plurality of modulators and interconnects at different levels within the interconnect structure for enabling connection of the modulators to one or more pattern data receiving elements. A modulator includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an aperture extending through the body. The electrodes are located on opposing sides of the aperture for generating an electric field across the aperture. At least one of the first electrode and the second electrode includes a first conductive element formed at a first level of the interconnect structure and a second conductive element formed at a second level of the interconnect structure. The first and second conductive elements are electrically connected with each other. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266419 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING A REFLECTANCE OF MIRROR IN A VEHICLE - Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a reflectance of a mirror of a vehicle. A first sensor measures an ambient light condition outside the vehicle. A second sensor measures a glare from the mirror. A controller identifies a characteristic of the vehicle, and adjusts the reflectance of the mirror based on the characteristic, the ambient light condition, and the glare. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266420 | REDUCTION OF DELAY BETWEEN SUBSEQUENT CAPTURE OPERATIONS OF A LIGHT-DETECTION DEVICE - Disclosed are a system, a method and an apparatus of reduction of delay between subsequent capture operations of a light-detection device. In one embodiment, a light-detection circuit includes an avalanche photodiode implemented in a deep submicron CMOS technology. In addition, the light-detection circuit includes a passive quench control circuit to create an avalanche current that generates a high voltage at an output of a second inverter gate of the circuit. The light-detection circuit further includes an active quench control circuit to reduce a dead time of the circuit. The light-detection circuit also includes a reset circuit to create a low voltage at an output of the second inverter gate and to create an active reset through a PMOS transistor of the light-detection circuit. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266421 | IMAGE SENSOR HAVING METAL REFLECTORS WITH SCALED WIDTHS - An image sensor in accordance with embodiments disclosed herein includes an array of imaging pixels, an insulator layer, and a plurality of metal reflectors. The array of imaging pixels are disposed within a semiconductor layer, where each imaging pixel in the array of imaging pixels includes a photosensitive element configured to receive light from a backside of the image sensor. The insulator layer is disposed on a frontside of the semiconductor layer and the plurality of metal reflectors are disposed within the insulator layer to reflect the light to a respective photosensitive element. A width of each of the plurality of metal reflectors is equal to a width of a metal reflector at the center of the array multiplied by a scaling factor, where the scaling factor is dependent on a distance of the metal reflector from the center of the array. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266422 | Optical device having partially butt-coupled light sensor - An optical device includes a light-transmitting medium positioned on a base. The light-transmitting medium defines a waveguide. The optical device also includes a light sensor. The light sensor includes a light-absorbing medium positioned on the base. A portion of the waveguide ends at a facet such that a first portion of a light signal being guided by the wavegide passes through the facet and a second portion of the light signal bypasses the facet and remains in the light-transmitting medium. The light-absorbing medium is positioned on the light-transmitting medium such that the light-transmitting medium is between the light-absorbing medium and the base. Additionally, the light-absorbing medium is positioned on the light-transmitting medium such that the light-absorbing medium receives the first portion of the light signal that passes through the facet. Further, the light-absorbing medium is configured such that the second portion of the light signal is coupled into the light-absorbing medium from the light-transmitting medium. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266423 | DETECTOR SURFACE - A detector surface which is based on optical signals and arranged as a flexible enveloping surface around the body in order to detect whether and where the illuminated indicator strikes the body. The detector surface composed of one or more planar optical fibers, wherein at least one layer of a planar optical fiber has photoluminescent properties, and wherein photodetectors are arranged on the planar optical fiber such that they can decouple light from the optical fiber and detect it. The planar optical fiber is designed as a film made of a transparent polymer having a thickness of 30 to 500 μm and the photodetector is arranged at a distance from all edges of the optical fiber on the optical fiber. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266424 | OPTICAL ENCODER - An optical encoder includes a scale; a light source; a plurality of light receiving element arrays (three light receiving element arrays) receiving via the scale light emitted from the light source; and a measurer. The first and the third light receiving element arrays are each divided into two areas. The measurer includes an abnormality determiner determining whether an abnormality has occurred in the areas based on signals output from the areas, and a location measurer measuring a location of the scale based on signals output from the areas (for which the abnormality determiner has determined that an abnormality has not occurred) and the second light receiving element array. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266425 | Device for capturing a laser beam - The invention relates to a device for capturing a laser beam, comprising a receiver unit having a housing with a front surface, along one side of which a measurement region capturing the laser beam that comprises a sensor associated therewith runs, and a mounting ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266426 | Methods for Calibration of Usable Fragmentation Energy in Mass Spectrometry - A method of calibrating ion collision energy used in a mass spectrometer, comprises: (a) obtaining fragment ion yield data for each of a plurality of precursor ion populations having respective mass-to-charge ratios at each of a plurality of settings of a fragmentation-energy-related variable; (b) locating, for each mass-to-charge ratio, reference values of the fragmentation-energy-related variable, each reference value corresponding to a respective reference feature of the ion yield data at the mass-to-charge ratio; (c) determining, from the plurality of locating steps, the variation, with mass-to-charge-ratio, of each of the reference values of the fragmentation-energy-related variable; (d) associating each of the reference values of the fragmentation-energy related variable with respective reference values of a dimensionless useable-fragmentation-energy variable; and (e) storing parameters describing the variation of each of the reference values of the fragmentation-energy-related variable with mass-to-charge ratio, wherein the parameters comprise coefficients of at least one non-linear equation. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266427 | Imaging Test Piece for Medium and Large Security X-Ray Scanners - The invention provides a test device for assessing the detection capability of an X-ray system with a medium and/or large tunnel size. The device comprises a support and at least one test module mounted on the support. The device may optionally also comprise a stand which holds the support at a predetermined angle to the horizontal. The test module, or at least one of the test modules, is capable of being used in a test for an aspect of the detection capability. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266428 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR GENERATING ELECTRIC FIELDS - Apparatuses and methods relating to generating an electric field are disclosed. An electric field generator may include a semiconductive material configured in a physical shape substantially different from a shape of an electric field to be generated thereby. The electric field is generated when a voltage drop exists across the semiconductive material. A method for generating an electric field may include applying a voltage to a shaped semiconductive material to generate a complex, substantially nonlinear electric field. The shape of the complex, substantially nonlinear electric field may be configured for directing charged particles to a desired location. Other apparatuses and methods are disclosed. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266429 | SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY DETECTION WITH ION SEPARATION PRE-FILTER - Detecting and identifying ions using surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and an ion separation pre-filter, such as an ion spectrometer, are provided. The combination of an ion separator as a pre-filter for SERS provides a highly sensitive detector with very low false alarm rates. Target ions from an ionized sample are identified and separated by the ion separator. The target ions are steered and deposited onto a SERS substrate for Raman spectroscopic analysis with an optical probe. The Raman spectrum is compared with reference spectra and the composition of the sample is identified. The ion current from the target ions can also be measured, preferably concurrently with the Raman spectrum measurement. Types of ion separators include a differential ion mobility spectrometer, an ion mobility spectrometer, or a mass spectrometer. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266430 | GAS INLET FOR A PROCESS MASS SPECTROMETER - An inlet for a process mass spectrometer, the inlet comprising, a capillary in fluid communication with a sample gas feed; a transfer line in fluid communication to the capillary; a first orifice configured to generate a change in pressure, the orifice comprising at least two measuring ports; a pressure sensor operatively connected to at least one of the two measuring ports; and a second transfer line in fluid communication with the first orifice, the second transfer line also in fluid communication with an external disposal point. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266431 | Tandem TOF Mass Spectrometer With High Resolution Precursor Selection And Multiplexed MS-MS And MS-MS Operation - A tandem time-of-flight mass spectrometer includes a first TOF mass analyzer that generates an ion beam comprising a plurality of precursor ions and that selects a group of precursor ions from the plurality of precursor ions. A first pulsed ion accelerator accelerates the selected group of precursor ions. A first ion fragmentation chamber fragments at least some of the selected group of precursor ions. A second pulsed ion accelerator accelerates the selected group of precursor ions and fragments thereof. A second ion fragmentation chamber further fragments at least some of the selected group of precursor ion fragments. A second TOF mass analyzer separates the fragments and detects a fragment ion mass spectrum. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266432 | Input Port for Mass Spectrometers that is Adapted for use with Ion Sources that Operate at Atmospheric Pressure - A mass spectrometer and method for operating the same. The mass spectrometer includes a vacuum chamber and an input port that receives ions to be analyzed in the mass spectrometer. The chamber is adapted to operate at a pressure less than a first pressure, and includes a wall that separates the chamber from an environment outside the chamber at atmospheric pressure. The input port provides a pressure drop between the outside environment at a second pressure and the chamber. The input port includes a plurality of channels, each channel having first and second electrodes arranged on opposing surfaces of that channel and having first and second ends. The first end of each channel is at a pressure equal to the first pressure and the second end is at a pressure less than the second pressure. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266433 | Apparatus And Methods For Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry - The invention provides improved apparatus for, and methods of, ionizing analyte molecules in a flow of gas, typically at or around atmospheric pressure. The invention may be used to facilitate mass spectrometric analysis of analytes comprised in the effluent form a gas chromatograph. Ionization may be effected by atmospheric pressure chemical ionization or by atmospheric pressure photo ionization. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266434 | Stacked-Electrode Peptide-Fragmentation Device - A chemical processing apparatus includes a fragmentation device that includes a linear set of stacked electrodes and a voltage control module that forms DC potential wells of opposite polarity for mutual confinement of opposite polarity ions. A method of protein analysis includes confining positive peptide ions and negatively charged reagent anions in, respectively, first and second DC potential wells in a fragmentation device, mixing the ions, in the fragmentation device, and analyzing ion fragments formed in the mixture. | 2011-11-03 |