46th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130299603 | FOG REMOVAL SYSTEM - Disclosed is a fog removal system which can blow dry air onto roads, airport runways, harbors, or into coastal areas in which fog regularly occurs to reduce the relative humidity of atmospheric air down from about 100%, to thereby remove the fog. Particularly, in the fog removal system, a heating unit and a blowing unit may be connected to areas such as roads, airport runways, harbors, or coastal areas in which fog regularly occurs, to blow dry air generated in the heating unit over a long range using a strong blowing pressure from the blowing unit. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299604 | Coaxial Flow Injector - An injector for injecting a reagent includes an axially translatable valve member positioned within a housing. An electromagnet is positioned within the housing and includes a coil of wire positioned proximate the valve member such that the valve member moves between a seated position and an unseated position relative to an orifice in response to energizing the electromagnet. A connector coupled to the housing includes an inlet tube concentrically aligned with and surrounding a return tube. The inlet tube is adapted to receive pressurized reagent from a source of reagent. The return tube is adapted to return reagent to the source. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299605 | COMPRESSION MEMBER FOR USE IN SHOWERHEAD ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - A compression member for use in a showerhead electrode assembly of a capacitively coupled plasma chamber. The member applies a compression force to a portion of a film heater adjacent a power supply boot on an upper surface of a thermal control plate and is located between the thermal control plate and a temperature-controlled top plate. The member is composed of an electrically insulating elastomeric material which can work over a large range of compressions and temperatures. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299606 | TEMPORARY PROTECTION DEVICE FOR AN IN GROUND IRRIGATION SYSTEM - A temporary protective device for a sprinkler head connected to an in-ground irrigation system comprising a cover with a generally flat bottom, the cover comprising one or more receiver holes, the receiver holes accepting a removable key, the key anchoring the cover over the sprinkler head and extending into the ground below the receiver hole. Alternatively, the keys may be attached to the bottom of the cover. The keys and or the cover may be made of a biodegradable material. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299607 | SPRAY EJECTOR DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - An ejector device for ejecting droplets of fluid onto a surface includes an ejector mechanism attached to a fluid reservoir through a fluid loading plate that is configured to pierce the reservoir and channel the fluid to a rear surface of the ejector mechanism by capillary action. The ejector mechanism may have a centro-symmetric configuration with a lead free piezo actuator and may be covered by an auto-closing cover. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299608 | SHOWERHEAD WITH MULTI-DIMENSIONAL FLUID DISPENSERS - A showerhead assembly including a first fluid dispensing unit including a plurality of first fluidic devices, and a second fluid dispensing unit removably coupled to the first fluid dispensing unit and including a plurality of second fluidic devices. The first fluidic devices and the second fluidic devices each provide a multi-dimensional spray pattern. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299609 | Method For Improving The Dimensional Accuracy Of A Fuel Injector Component, And Fuel Injector Component - In a final machining method for adapting a first surface of a fuel injector component to a second surface of said fuel injector component or of a second fuel injector component, or to a reference surface, e.g., for a common rail diesel injector with a register nozzle needle, the first surface and/or the second surface is deformed at least partially plastically in order to reduce a dimensional accuracy deviation which is possibly mutual. Furthermore, in a fuel injector component, e.g., a nozzle needle, nozzle needle sleeve, register nozzle needle, nozzle body, nozzle assembly and/or fuel injector, e.g., for a common rail injection system of a motor vehicle, a first surface of the fuel injector component and/or a second surface of said fuel injector component or of a second fuel injector component is deformed at least partially plastically in order to reduce a dimensional accuracy deviation. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299610 | GAS FUEL INJECTION VALVE - A gas fuel injection valve is provided in which a circular recess is formed in a front end face of a valve plunger, the circular recess being surrounded by an annular land part, which is an outer peripheral part of the front end face, an inner peripheral face of the circular recess is formed in a tapered shape so as to increase in diameter in going from a base of the circular recess toward the annular land part, an annular lip is formed on a seating member, the annular lip being joined from the inner peripheral face through to the annular land part and being seated on a valve seat, and the annular lip is disposed so that an annular ridge line of an apex of the annular lip is positioned, in a projection in the axial direction of the valve plunger, above the inner peripheral face. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299611 | Valve Assembly for an Injection Valve and Injection Valve - A valve assembly for an injection valve may include a valve body having a central longitudinal axis and a cavity with a fluid inlet portion and a fluid outlet portion, the fluid inlet portion having a step, a valve needle axially movable in the cavity, the valve needle preventing a fluid flow through the fluid outlet portion in a closing position and releasing the fluid flow through the fluid outlet portion in an open position, and an electro-magnetic actuator unit configured to actuate the valve needle and comprising an axially movable armature, the armature including a first armature part fixedly coupled to the valve needle and a second armature part axially movable relative to the first armature part, the second armature part configured such that the second armature part is mechanically decoupled from the first armature part by hitting the step when the valve needle reaches its open position. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299612 | VOLUME ADJUSTABLE BLOW GUN - A blow gun includes a body with a top path and a bottom path, and a volume adjustment device is installed between the top and bottom paths. The volume adjustment device is in contact with a press rod which has one end pivotably connected to the body. The opening of the press rod is controlled by operation of the volume adjustment device so as to change the volume of the pressurized air. The press rod can also be locked at a position so that it is not activated unintentionally. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299613 | Coating Head and Coating Apparatus Using the Same - The invention discloses a coating apparatus for coating slurry on a substrate. The coating apparatus comprises: a container for storing the slurry; a slurry pushing means connecting with the container through a discharging pipe; a coating head connecting with the slurry pushing means through another discharging pipe and connecting with the container through a feed-back pipe, and a controlling valve provided within the feed-back pipe. The coating head comprises: a coating slit; a discharging concave; a feed-back concave; a separator provided between the feed-back concave and the discharging concave; and an extending concave for correspondingly covering and matching with the discharging concave and the feed-back concave. The discharging concave and the feed-back concave are respectively provided with a discharging aperture and a feed-back aperture for respectively connecting with the discharging pipe and the feed-back pipe. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299614 | LATERAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITH Z-FOLD SPANS - A lateral irrigation system comprising a plurality of towers and a plurality of lateral structures extending between and connected to the towers. The support structures may comprise a first support structure, a second support structure pivotable relative to the first support structure, and a third support structure pivotable relative to the second support structure. The irrigation system may also comprise a fluid delivery system having conduits attached to or extending through the support structures and configured to output water from orifices formed therein. The irrigation system may further comprise joints at which the second and third support structures may pivot. The second and third support structures may be configured to pivot into a substantially zig-zag or “Z”-shaped configuration relative to the first support structure. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299615 | PILL CRUSHER ASSEMBLY AND METHODS - A pill crusher includes a base and a handle. The base has a bottom resting surface that includes an at least partially molded friction-enhancing portion. The handle includes an upper region, a gripping region, and a column. The gripping region includes an at least partially molded friction-enhancing portion. A method of crushing a pill includes placing a pill within a pill chamber, inserting a column into the pill chamber, and then crushing the pill by exerting force on the pill by the column. The handle and the base include at least partially molded friction-enhancing portions. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299616 | OFFSET GARBAGE DISPOSAL - A garbage disposal with an offset is provided. The garbage disposal includes a grinder mounted within a housing. The grinder rotates within the housing to process waste within the garbage disposal. Waste entering the housing is directed away from an axis of rotation of the grinder due to the offset. By directing waste away from the axis of rotation of the grinder, the waste can be more fully processed by the grinder. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299617 | LIFTER BAR WITH ATTACHMENT POINT FOR HOISTING - A lifter bar is includes at least one attachment formation for use in lifting the lifter bar; wherein the at least one attachment formation is embedded in the lifter bar. A method of producing the lifter bar and tools for use in handling the lifter bar are also described. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299618 | CRUSHING BODY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A crushing body includes a wear body, inserts positioned in channels of the wear body, a mounting body positioned adjacent to the inserts and fasteners inserted into the mounting body to connect the mounting body to the inserts, the wear body, or both the inserts and the wear body. Preferably, the inserts are positioned so that a portion of each of the inserts is within the wear body and a base portion is adjacent to or engages the mounting body. Crushing devices such as mills, and crushers may utilize embodiments of the crushing body. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299619 | FENCING TOOL - A pliers fencing tool includes a wedge having a through slot for engagement with the rotatably mounted ratcheted sprocket teeth of a fence wire strainer suspended between the fence wire looped ends. Through slot engaged caused the teeth to rotate from a first to a second ratcheted position and thereby strain the fence wire. A grip having a thumb receiving recess and thumb guard is provided between the wedge and the means for pivotably connecting the handles, and the handles are gripped at the grip portion with the wedge distally disposed. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299620 | PRETENSIONER DEVICE AND SEAT BELT DEVICE - In a pretensioner main body, a cylindrical space and a gas introducing space are formed, and a blocking end portion including a first through hole portion is provided to block the gas introducing space. A piston is movable within the cylindrical space, and a coupling member coupled to the piston is guided to the outside from the gas introducing space through the first through hole portion. An elastic seal member is provided on the inner surface side of the blocking end portion and includes a second through hole portion allowing the coupling member to pass therethrough. A gas buffer member is provided at such a position as to sandwich the elastic seal member between the blocking end portion and itself, where a third through hole portion having a shape and a size corresponding to the shape and size of the cross-section of the coupling member is formed. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299621 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING, ROTATING, AND FEEDING A HIGH PRESSURE HOSE - A system for storing, rotating and feeding a high pressure hose. A first portion of the hose is disposable about the drum and a guide arm engages a second portion of the hose. An actuator assembly rotates a cage and the guide arm so that the guide arm rotates relative to the cage such that the hose is rotated. Relative rotation in one direction causes the first portion of the hose to uncoil from the drum and displace along the guide arm and causes a third portion of the high pressure hose in an output port to displace out of the output port away from the guide arm. Relative rotation in an opposite direction causes the second portion of the high pressure hose to coil about the drum and causes the third portion of the high pressure hose to displace into the housing. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299622 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONVERTING AND PACKAGING CORELESS PAPER PRODUCTS - A method of converting a plurality of coreless roll products includes providing a first support structure and winding a paper product around the first support structure. The method also includes cutting through the paper product and the first support structure to form a plurality of cut portions of the paper product each wound around a cut portion of the first support structure. The method further includes removing the cut portion of the first support structure from each of the cut portions of the paper product to form a plurality of coreless roll products each comprising a center aperture. A method of preparing a coreless roll product for storage or shipment includes providing a coreless roll product comprising a center aperture and inserting a temporary support device into the center aperture of the coreless roll product. The method also includes expanding the temporary support device to approximate dimensions of the center aperture, wherein the temporary support device is configured to reduce deformation of the center aperture during storage or shipment. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299623 | CONTROLLER AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLABLY ROTATING A ROLL OF MATERIAL - A controller for a motor is configured to rotate a roll of material. The controller includes a drive speed regulator configured to generate an initial torque command based on a difference between a speed setpoint and a measured drive speed of the motor. The controller also includes an observer module configured to estimate a density error of the roll of material. The initial torque command is adjusted based on the density error to obtain a total torque command. The controller also includes a torque regulator configured to control the motor based on the total torque command. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299624 | AUTOMATED TISSUE DISPENSER - An automated dispenser includes a rotatable carousel including a mounting station for a primary roll of sheet product and a mounting station for a reserve roll of sheet product; mounting brackets configured for mounting the carousel such that it is movable between a locked, rearward position for dispensing and a forward position where the carousel is rotatable for reloading; a drive system including a motor coupled to a drive roller and control circuitry; a transfer mechanism adapted so as to be operable to urge a tail of the reserve roll toward a dispensing nip of the drive system upon depletion of the primary roll; a housing; and an auxiliary access aperture fitted with an access door, the auxiliary aperture and access door being configured and adapted to be manually operable to expose the reserve roll for manual dispensing. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299625 | SPOOL CONFIGURED TO RETAIN SUTURE FOR A SUTURE SYSTEM - A suture system spool is configured to retain suture having a suture diameter and tension the suture between a distal and proximal end portions of a suturing tool. The spool includes a monolithically formed disc defining a central opening that provides the disc with an inside diameter. The disc includes a base and a flap joined with the base at the inside diameter, and the flap extends from the inside diameter to an outer periphery of the disc to define a cavity between the flap and the base. The flap is spaced away from the base at a location between the inside diameter and the outer periphery of the disc by a factor of at least two times the suture diameter, and the flap is spaced away from the base at the outer periphery of the disc by a distance that is approximately equal to the suture diameter. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299626 | SMALL LAUNCH VEHICLE - A vehicle comprises a first stage supersonic aircraft, and a second stage hypersonic aircraft. The second stage aircraft is in tandem with the first stage aircraft. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299627 | Low speed, high performance hang glider - Sail deflection, from large resultant moments, creates excess aerodynamic twist and limits hang glider performance. Incorporating a rear spar and sail attachment system, as a design feature, allows control and definition of this critical performance component. Hang gliders with this design feature will produce more total lift which in turn will produce lower stall speeds and less drag. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299628 | LIGHTER-THAN-AIR SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND KITS FOR OBTAINING AERIAL IMAGES - Lighter-than-air systems, methods, and kits for obtaining aerial images are described. For example, various methods for determining planned ascent, drift, and/or descent of a lighter-than-air system are described. In addition, various structural arrangements of lighter-than-air systems for accomplishing planned ascent, drift, and/or descent and obtaining aerial images are described. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299629 | LONG MISSION TETHERED AEROSTAT AND METHOD OF ACCOMPLISHING - Apparatus and method for a continuous replenishing of the lift gas and maintaining the proper pressure and lift of a tethered medium altitude aerostat utilizing a novel feed tube running the entire length of the tether. A first end of the feed tube is connected to the aerostat while a second end is connected through a novel slip ring means to a pressure controlled helium ballast chamber and scrubber on the ground to maintain pressure and lift by a reversible compressing pump. A plurality of pressure and temperature sensors and tension gauges strategically placed inside and around the airship continuously monitor the temperature and pressure changes in the aerostat. A data retrieval and communication unit mounted on the aerostat collects measurement data from the pressure, temperature and tension sensors which is relayed to the ground station and the data is used to regulate lifting gas pressure inside the aerostat. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299630 | INSULATION ARRANGEMENT WITH VENTILATION OPENINGS FOR AIRCRAFT - An insulation arrangement with two or more insulation packages that overlap such that at least one overlapping region is formed and are arrangeable on a fuselage wall is provided. The insulation packages comprise an insulating material and welded cover films. The cover films are realized in an airtight and waterproof fashion and comprise ventilation openings on a side that is directed toward the fuselage wall in an overlapping region. In this way, pressure variations in the insulation packages can be compensated with relatively dry air that originates from a gap between the insulation packages and the fuselage wall in order to thusly reduce the accumulation of condensation water in the insulation packages. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299631 | DRIVE SCREW ASSEMBLY AND LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH SAME - A landing gear assembly includes a leg that may be rotated between retracted and extended positions, a link assembly, and a drive screw assembly. The drive screw assembly includes a casing, a piston slidably coupled to the casing for reciprocation relative to the casing and a portion mounted to the link assembly and where the drive screw assembly is capable of locking and unlocking. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299632 | MOTORIZED AEROPLANE WITH HYBRID HYDRODYNAMIC AND AERODYNAMIC STRUCTURE FOR TAKING OFF AND LANDING ON WATER, THE GROUND OR SNOW - An aeroplane includes a fuselage having a pair of hydrofoils providing hydrodynamic lift and stabilization arranged downwards in the form of an inverted V. The junction between each hydrofoil and the fuselage is situated forward from the centre of gravity of the aeroplane. The distance separating the junction between each hydrofoil and the fuselage, with respect to the centre of gravity of the aeroplane is comprised between 0 and 170% of the mean aerodynamic chord of the main wing of the aeroplane, preferably between 20% and 135%. Each hydrofoil is inclined downwards, from its leading edge in the direction of its trailing edge. The straight line connecting these two edges form, a nominal pitch angle comprised between 2 and 12°, preferably between 6 and 8°. The part of the hydrofoil located beneath the tangential plane is situated forward from the centre of gravity. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299633 | LANDING GEAR FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A landing gear assembly for an aircraft includes a leg having a first rotational mount for rotatably mounting the leg to the aircraft for rotating the leg between retracted and extended positions, a wheel mount provided on the leg, a drag stay having an upper link rotatably mounted to a lower link, and an actuator to move the leg between the retracted and extended positions. The landing gear may be included on a variety of aircraft. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299634 | AERODYNAMICALLY CONTROLLED GRAPPLE ASSEMBLY - A grapple assembly suspended as an external load from an associated flying vehicle includes a frame member secured to an associated load line suspended from the associated vehicle. The frame member includes a first section, a second section, and a hinge joint connecting the first section to the second section. A grapple mechanism is mounted to the frame member second section. If desired, an aerodynamic body can be mounted to the frame member so as to encase at least a portion of the frame member. A release mechanism can be provided for jettisoning at least a portion of the aerodynamic body. The release mechanism can be triggered by an operator who can be stationed in the flying vehicle. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299635 | AIRSHIP HANDLING DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Airship handling devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. An airship handling device in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure, for example, can include a first support member mountable to a ground vehicle. The device can also include a second support member operably coupled to the first support member and configured to rotatably move relative to the first support member about a support member axis. The second support member is out of contact with the ground vehicle. The device can further include a line attachment portion carried by the second support member and positioned to releasably couple a flexible handling line from an airship to the second support member. The handling line is not coupled to a winch. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299636 | KEEL BEAM OF AN AIRCRAFT - A keel beam connected to a central wing box of an aircraft and ensuring the connection between a front structure and a rear structure of an aircraft is characterized in that it includes, on the one hand, a U-shaped body with a horizontal base and two solid lateral walls, and on the other hand, a cover which has a U shape oriented in the same manner as the body, with a base in the lower portion and curved edges, the ends of which are oriented upward so that each curved edge includes an outer surface flattened against and fixed to the inner surface of the lateral walls in order to define, with the body, a closed section, the cover including openings for accessing the inside of the keel beam. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299637 | ICE PROTECTION FOR AIRCRAFT USING ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER SURFACES - An electro-active polymer (EAP) surface having a plurality of actuators adapted to prevent the formation of ice on an external surface, such as a leading edge of an aircraft. The EAP surface may also be adapted to remove ice formed on the external surface. The actuators of the EAP surface may be oscillated to prevent and/or remove ice from the surface of an aircraft. A signal generator may be used to individually oscillate the actuators in a first mode to prevent the formation of ice and a second mode to break up ice formed on the EAP surface. The signal generator may oscillate all of the actuators at the same frequency, may individually oscillate the actuators to form a pattern on the EAP surface, or may individually oscillate the actuators to form a wave along the EAP surface. The actuators may be dimple actuators, wrinkle actuators, and/or bump actuators. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299638 | MECHANICAL VIBRATION DEICING SYSTEM - An aircraft deicing system including at least one motor operative to drive at least one eccentric mass in rotational motion and at least one displacer coupled to at least one location on at least one aircraft surface and coupled to the at least one eccentric mass such that forces produced by the rotational motion of the eccentric mass are applied to the at least one displacer, causing the at least one displacer to displace the at least one aircraft surface in a plurality of directions at each of the at least one location, thereby causing disengagement of ice from the at least one aircraft surface. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299639 | Communication System - A communications system between a receiving aircraft and a tanker aircraft. The system includes a retractable tube with a nozzle which connects to a receiving aircraft receptacle, wherein the system comprises a primary device for sending/receiving data on the nozzle and a secondary device for sending/receiving data on the receptacle. The tanker and receiving aircraft transmit data by means of the devices only when the devices are both active and positioned opposite each other. In this way an indication is enabled to at least one of the two aircraft that the nozzle is correctly connected in the receptacle. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299640 | AUTOMATIC CARGO HOOK RELEASE ASSEMBLY - A method of releasing cargo suspended from at least one cargo hook release pendant in a suspension system coupled to a cargo hook release system includes receiving a voltage release signal at a cargo hook control interface and a cargo release harness assembly; receiving an energizing voltage signal at the cargo release harness assembly; energizing a relay in response to receiving the energizing voltage signal, the relay being electrically coupled to the cargo release harness assembly; automatically transmitting the voltage release signal from the cargo release harness assembly to at least one cargo hook release pendant in response to energizing the relay; and automatically releasing the cargo from at least one cargo hook release pendant in response to automatically transmitting the voltage release signal. Also, the cargo hook release system includes the cargo hook control interface, the cargo release harness assembly, and at least one cargo hook release pendant. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299641 | Multiple Space Vehicle Launch System - A multiple space vehicle launch system that may be adapted to be disposed within a payload region of a launch vehicle fairing. The launch system may include a first space vehicle, a second space vehicle releasably attached to the first space vehicle and oriented relative to the first space vehicle such that, when placed within the fairing, a launch load of the first space vehicle is transmitted to and borne by the second space vehicle. In certain embodiments, the first and second space vehicles each may include one of an electrical propulsion unit and a hybrid chemical and electrical propulsion unit. Use of electrical or hybrid chemical and electrical propulsion units enables the second space vehicle to bear all or a significant portion of the launch load of the first space vehicle, thereby eliminating the need for additional support structure. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299642 | Multifunctional Controller for a Satellite - A multifunctional controller includes an onboard computer (OBC) and a power supply unit (PCDU) of a satellite. The controller includes reconfiguration functions for monitoring the correct functioning of components of an onboard computer of the satellite and for switching over between redundant components and/or turning off electrical loads of the satellite in the event of a malfunction. The controller also includes control functions for controlling and distributing energy to satellite components, which is designed for turning on and off the power supply to satellite components together with the reconfiguration unit. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299643 | Vortex Generation - A vortex generation apparatus including a vortex generator that deploys in response to deployment of a wing leading edge lift augmentation device. The vortex generator deploys into a position to generate vortices over a main wing body upper surface region trailing the vortex generator. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299644 | Throttle Interface for Variable Thrust Vector Aircraft - An aircraft control input apparatus is configured to accept and provide to the aircraft control inputs from a user regarding the magnitude and direction of the aircraft's thrust vector. The present invention enables a user to continually provide control inputs to an aircraft in which both the magnitude and the direction of thrust vary. A rotational throttle interface is configured to alter its orientation within the aircraft based on the directional component of the aircraft's thrust vector. The rotational throttle interface enables the user to provide continual control inputs to command both the directional component of the thrust as well as the magnitude component. Accordingly the user can provide inputs regarding direction and magnitude throughout the operating envelope of the aircraft's thrust vector while maintaining continuous physical contact with the throttle. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299645 | COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A RAIL VEHICLE - A rail vehicle includes of one or more locomotives and may further include one or more rail cars, and the rail vehicle further includes a locator element, a communications device and a control module located on the rail vehicle. The locator elements provide a location information of the rail vehicle to a control module. The control module is coupled to the communications device and the locator element. The control module determines control settings for controlling the operations of the communications device based on the location of the rail vehicle. The communications device sends and/or receives data, including communications data, off-board the rail vehicle. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299646 | Safety Line Anchor - An anchor arrangement for a safety line system is for use with a bracket to secure to a structure for mounting the safety line. The anchor arrangement either includes an alignment collar arranged to seat in a seat provided on the bracket, the alignment collar being able to seat in a plurality of different orientations with respect to the bracket; a resilient biasing means acting between the bracket and a reaction member provided as part of the anchor arrangement or a tension indicator for the safety line, which has a part of the bracket aligned adjacent and indicia zone on the anchor arrangement. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299647 | HORIZONTAL TYPE DISPLAY DEVICE - A horizontal type display device includes a base unit, a first support unit, a display unit, a second support unit and a hinge unit. The base unit includes a base body. The first support unit includes a vertical support structure vertically disposed on the base body. The display unit includes a display screen disposed above the base body and beside the vertical support structure. The second support unit includes a horizontal support structure horizontally connected between the vertical support structure and the display screen. The horizontal support structure has a first end portion inserted and fixed in the vertical support structure. The hinge unit includes a hinge structure disposed inside the display screen and connected to a second end portion of the horizontal support structure. The view angle of the display screen can be adjustable through the hinge structure that is connected to the display screen. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299648 | STAND - The present invention is directed to a stand | 2013-11-14 |
20130299649 | Mounting Bracket - An improved mounting bracket that provides an indication to an installer when a mount is not correctly aligned. The mounting bracket comprises a mounting contact portion and at least one side portion integrally connected to the mounting contact portion, with the at least one side portion defining a receiving region for accepting one or more retaining portions of a mount. The at least one side portion includes a first ramped surface at least partially outside of the receiving region. The first ramped surface configured to contact a retaining portion when the retaining portion is misaligned with the receiving region, thereby informing an installer of the misalignment. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299650 | Zero turn lawnmower mounting support arm - A zero turn lawnmower mounting support arm affixable to the frame assembly portion of the lawnmower and being made up of a mounting tube unit affixed to the topside of the frame assembly and to which a first hollow tube unit is perpendicularly affixed with a laterally positioned mounting plate being also affixed to the frame assembly and the mounting tube and the first hollow tube unit with a second hollow tube unit atop of which there is held a pivotable handrest base unit equipped with a cushion and pivot arm stop complex unit with the second hollow tube unit being adjustably fitted about the first hollow tube unit. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299651 | Television Mounting Device - Television mounting devices that can be stand-alone wall mounted, wall mounted with furniture positioned in front, or attached/mounted to furniture, and that also accommodate differing types of television or other electronics and wires in an efficient and visually appealing manner. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299652 | STAND AND/OR SUPPORT FOR PLANAR OR TABLET COMPUTING DEVICE - A stand or support for a planar or tablet computing device, comprising: a base, the base may define a slot; wherein the slot is of sufficient length and width, which may be adjustable, for receiving a side of the planar or tablet computing device for supporting the same in a vertical position or at angle with respect to vertical; a ball-shaped shaft support removably disposed within a socket defined by the base; a support shaft removably secured to the ball-shaped shaft support; and a support plate for supporting the planar or tablet computing device; wherein the support plate is removably attachable to the support shaft and the position of the support plate may be adjusted so that a side or upper surface of the support plate contacts the planar or tablet computing device disposed in the slot to provide additional support for the planar or tablet computing device. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299653 | Mounting System - The mounting system comprises of a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly has a threaded cap and a provided threaded handle. The threaded cap is screwed onto the provided threaded handle, once screwed together it can be lifted to the desired surface for mounting. The threaded cap is attached to an adjustable arm also attached on the arm is an arm slot and a tab. The arm slot is provided to hold a hook with a magnet and the tap is used to mount a metal plate to surfaces that are non magnetic. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299654 | DEVICE MOUNT FOR AN INFLATABLE STRUCTURE - An inflatable structure mount is used for mounting a device to an inflatable structure. An example is mounting of radar panels to an inflatable structure within an airship. The mount includes the device, and inserts coupled to the back side of the device, which mechanically couple to flexures mounted on the inflatable structure. Some of the flexures may have slotted holes, used in positioning the inserts on the inflatable structure at positions that will allow the flexures to mate with the inserts. A jig or tool may be used as part of the installation process, to locate the flexures at points where they will properly engage the inserts. The flexures may also each face a center point that is underneath the device to be mounted. The flexures may engage the inserts in ways that allow for quick installation and de-installation of devices, and may allow for visual inspection of proper installation. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299655 | ANCHOR SYSTEM FOR ANCHRING A MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - An anchor for anchoring at least a portion of a self-aligning mounting system for photovoltaic modules to a surface including: a ridged supporter having a predetermined length structured and arranged to permit vertical height attachment and adjustment of at least a portion of a photovoltaic anchoring rack; and a base, coupled to the ridged supporter, the base structured and arranged to affix the base to a surface with a fastener, the base having an underside having a water sealing material disposed thereon and structured and arranged to form a generally waterproof seal when the base is affixed by the fastener to the surface. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299656 | SOLAR PANEL HOLDER - A solar module retention unit for clamping retention of a solar module has a base retention unit that is attachable at the mounting site, an intermediate element, and a clamping element, a clamping surface for the clamping element, with a counter-clamping surface of the base retention unit, forming a retention clip for the solar module, and the intermediate element being held on the base retention unit, displaceable transverse to the clamping direction of the retention clip, and the clamping element being mechanically linked to the intermediate element by a screw connection having a rotational axis. The clamping element is guided on the intermediate element rotation-fast by an anti-rotation element with respect to the rotational axis of the screw connection. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299657 | CAMMING CLAMP FOR ROOF SEAM - A clamp described herein can secure a solar cell array to a seam of a standing seam metal roof. The clamp has a cam that is rotated by the tightening of a bolt to cause the cam to engage the seam. The clamp also has a receiver for receiving the seam and the rotated cam. By installing the clamp on the seam, the solar cell array can be secured to the standing seam metal roof without drilling into the roof. Because no screws are required to be drilled into the rooftop, the damage to the rooftop is substantially reduced. Also, by reversing the process described above, the clamp can be uninstalled in a similar fashion. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299658 | Support Apparatus for Suspending a Display - A support apparatus for suspending a display includes two suspenders and two repositioning units. Each suspender includes a connection member, a joint member, and two parallel arms extending between and pivoted to the connection member and the joint member. Each repositioning unit is connected between a corresponding arm and a corresponding one of the connection member and the joint member, and includes a variable-length cylinder. One of the repositioning units further includes a linking rod having opposite ends connected pivotally and respectively to a corresponding variable-length cylinder and a corresponding one of the connection member and the joint member of a respective suspender. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299659 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A SELF-ALIGNING MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - Provided are a system and method for a self-aligning system for mounting at least one photovoltaic module to a surface. The system includes a plurality of rails, each rail having a plurality of slideably attached friction locking retainers, and a plurality of anchors with fasteners extending opposite from friction locking retainers. A collapsible separator is coupled between the rails and structured and arranged to align the rails to each other at a pre-defined separation distance. Each friction locking retainer structured and arranged to laterally slide along a portion of each rail and remain as positioned by a user. Each friction locking retainer further structured and arranged to grip and permit adjustment of at least one photovoltaic module during mounting. An associated method of use is also provided. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299660 | FIXING SYSTEM - A fixing system suitable for use in a vehicle includes a main body portion and engagement means adapted for positive engagement, in use, with a part of a vehicle, wherein the engagement means comprises at least two rigidly spaced-apart engagement surfaces. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299661 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR EXTRACORPORAL TREATMENT OF BLOOD WITH FILTER HOLDER - A filter holder for the support of a filter on the casing of a medical device for extra-corporal blood treatment is disclosed. The filter holder has a first grip leg and a second grip leg, which are arranged with respect to each other so that a reception area is formed between the two grip legs. The filter can be inserted into this reception area between the two grip legs, so that the filter is held in the filter holder against the force of gravity. At least one trough- or U-shaped indentation is provided on at least one grip leg, whose cross-section enables the wedging in of a hose. A medical device for extra-corporal blood treatment with such a filter holder for the reception of a filter is also disclosed. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299662 | Vehicle Jack Stand - A jack stand for a vehicle includes a plurality of walls joined together to form a body, the body being hollow. A base is formed by lower edges of the walls and a top surface joins top edges of the walls. One of the walls includes a wall opening and the top includes a top opening, the wall opening and the top opening extending towards one another, meeting proximate the top edge of one of the walls, thereby forming a single, continuous opening extending from the top into one of the walls. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299663 | ADJUSTABLE STAND MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An exemplary adjustable stand mechanism for supporting an electronic device includes a holding member for holding the electronic device and a support member for supporting the holding member at a selected one of different inclined angles. The support member includes a first stand rotatably engaged with the holding member, and a second stand also rotatably engaged with the holding member. The first stand selectably supports the holding member and provides a first inclined angle for the holding member. The second stand selectably supports the holding member and provides a second inclined angle for the holding member which is different from the first inclined angle. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299664 | LOCKING UNIT OF A LONGITUDINAL ADJUSTMENT DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT, COMPRISING CATCH PINS - A locking unit of a longitudinal adjustment device of a motor vehicle seat includes a latching strip, which has detent openings and detent ridges, and b) a catch unit, which includes at least two catch pins, each catch pin having a front region, a tapering region, and a shaft region. The tapering region tapers from an upper point B to a lower point A. The tapering region is delimited by a line which connects the points A and B and which does not have a rectilinear progression. The line is not located outside of a straight line connecting points A and B, and is located within the straight line over at least one third of the distance AB. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299665 | SEAT RAIL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT - The invention relates to a seat rail for a motor vehicle seat, consisting of a lower rail and an upper rail shiftably mounted thereon, with at least one attachment part of the upper rail fabricated of sheet metal for fixing a seat or a safety belt. At least one marginal edge of the attachment part is blunted and solidified by an embossment. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299666 | Earthquake Resistant Adjustable Wall Hook - A wall hook useful for hanging framed pictures and other objects on a wall. The hook is formed form metal sheet, configured to provide a narrow aperture to contain the selected hanging wire. That hook aperture can be easily adjusted in size using conventional tools to bring the opening to a close slip fit to the actual wire diameter thereby further reducing any possibility that the wire would escape during seismic activity. A dual post wall hook embodiment can be installed using a latch arm that closes the aperture of wall hook to further secure the hanging wire. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299667 | MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ATTACHING ACCESSORY COMPONENTS - A mounting system for attaching components to surfaces without compromising, but instead maintaining, the integrity of the mounting surface. The mounting system includes a vacuum device and component, or water vessel accessory, such that it is easily movable, can withstand or support heavy loads, does not require permanent alteration of the mounting surface by drilling holes or tapping screws and does not require hardware to be affixed to the surface. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299668 | ELEMENT FOR ENGAGING A PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER - An element for engaging a portable media player and an assembly of an element and a media player, where the element is adapted to engage the media player and facilitate orientating the media player in each of four different orientations: upright portrait mode, upright landscape mode, horizontal portrait mode and nearly horizontal landscape mode. In addition, the element is adapted to determine the orientation of the media player and operate built-in speakers accordingly. Also, the media player may be operated to initiate or shift to software or applications predetermined for each individual orientation. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299669 | VIBRATION ISOLATING DEVICE - A vibration isolation device designed to be positioned between a structure ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130299670 | TUBESHEET GRIPPING MECHANISM AND METHOD - A tubesheet anchor for suspending a tool from the underside of a heat exchanger tubesheet that inserts one end of two fingers into corresponding openings in the tubesheet and leverages one finger off the other to apply a frictional force to the sides of the tubesheet openings in which the fingers are inserted to clamp the fingers to the tubesheet. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299671 | ENVIRONMENT SERVO TYPE CLEAN METAL CASTING MOLD - An environment servo type clean metal casting mold has a casting mold body with an ingate. The casting mold body includes a cold bottom mold plate and a peripheral mold plate that is connected with the cold bottom plate. The peripheral mold plate is provided with a vertical temperature break servo device. The temperature of the vertical temperature abrupt servo device contacting with the cooling metal varies in the vertical direction, hence the liquid metal has rapid heat emission, crystallization and solidification. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299672 | MOULDING TOOL FOR PRODUCING A COMPOSITE MATERIAL PART USING A FLEXIBLE PREFORM COMPOSED OF A SKIN AND PROFILED PREFORMS FIRMLY ATTACHED TO SAID SKIN - The invention relates to a moulding tool for producing a composite material part by coating, by means of a matrix, a flexible preform including a skin, and profiled elements delimiting a plurality of three-dimensional meshes of polyhedral shapes. This moulding tool comprises a mould and a countermould made of a material having the same expansion coefficient as the preform. Furthermore, includes, for each three-dimensional mesh, a part for filling the latter, formed from a plurality of wedges ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130299673 | DISCRIMINATING PHOTO COUNTS AND DARK COUNTS IN AN AVALANCHE PHOTODIODE OUTPUT - The output of an avalanche photodiode (APD) comprises a “photocurrent” component comprising photon initiated events resulting from the interaction of photons with the APD and a “dark current” component comprising dark carrier events arising in the APD even when the APD is not exposed to light. Differences in the pulse height distributions of photon initiated events and dark carrier initiated events are used to statistically discriminate between photocurrent and dark current components of APD output. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299674 | Digital Pixel Sensor with Reduced Noise - An apparatus and method for forming a digital image are disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of pixel sensors and a controller. Each sensor includes a photodiode, a floating diffusion node that can be selectively connected to said photodiode or a reset voltage, and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) connected to the floating diffusion node, the ADC converting a voltage on the floating diffusion node to a digital value. Each pixel sensor also includes an output circuit that connects the ADC to a bus. The apparatus also includes a controller that causes the ADCs to operate in parallel to convert the voltages on the floating diffusion nodes to the digital values in a time that is less than the time needed for the floating diffusion node to acquire ten electron equivalents of noise. The optional apparatus includes circuitry that allows correlated double sampling to be performed in each sensor. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299675 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND IMAGING APPARATUS - Realization of an adequate hole accumulation layer and reduction in dark current are allowed to become mutually compatible. A solid-state imaging device | 2013-11-14 |
20130299676 | A/D CONVERSION CIRCUIT AND SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE - An A/D conversion circuit and a solid-state imaging device are able to reduce current consumption, and two input terminals of a NAND element included in a latch circuit receive a corresponding one of a plurality of clock signals and an enable signal. The enable signal is not input to the NAND element before an end timing of A/D conversion, and is input to the NAND element at the end timing of the A/D conversion and at a timing at which latching is performed. The latch circuit latches no clock signal when the enable signal is not input. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299677 | IMAGE TAKING DEVICE AND CAMERA SYSTEM - An image sensor includes a plurality of pixels, a plurality of sense circuits, and a count circuit. Each sense circuit is configured to read out electrical signals from at least one pixel associated with the sense circuit in order to generate data representing whether or not photons have been received by the sense circuit. The count circuit is in communication with a sense circuit selected from the plurality of sense circuits. The count circuit is configured to provide integration results for the pixels associated with the sense circuits based on the data received from the sense circuits. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299678 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING APPARATUS AND IMAGING SYSTEM - An imaging apparatus has an imaging area formed by arranging a plurality of imaging blocks each including a pixel array, a plurality of vertical signal lines, a horizontal output line commonly provided for the plurality of vertical signal lines to read out signals read out to the plurality of vertical signal lines, a first scanning circuit, and a second scanning circuit, wherein signals of the pixels of a selected row in the pixel array are read out to the plurality of vertical signal lines in accordance with a driving pulse from the first scanning circuit, the signals read out to the plurality of vertical signal lines are sequentially read out to the horizontal output line in accordance with a driving pulse from the second scanning circuit, and a length in a row direction of the pixel array is smaller than a length in a column direction of the pixel array. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299679 | SOLID-STATE IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE AND METHOD OF DRIVING SOLID-STATE IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE - A controlling section causes a charge of a photodiode to be output to an integration circuit by bringing a readout switch into a connected state, and then brings the readout switch into a non-connected state. Thereafter, a voltage value is output to a holding circuit from the integration circuit. After carrying out the output operation mentioned above, an operation for causing a charge held in an integrating capacitive element to be discharged, and bringing the readout switch into a connected state to cause a charge held in the photodiode to be discharged and an operation for causing voltage values held in the holding circuits to be sequentially output are carried out in parallel. Accordingly, a solid-state imaging device and a method of driving it capable of solving the problems due to a memory effect, a delay effect, and switching noise are realized. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299680 | SENSOR PIXELS, ARRAYS AND ARRAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREFOR - One sensor pixel includes amplifying transistor, coupled between first bias line and data line; switch transistor, operated by control line and coupled between data line and gate of amplifying transistor; storage capacitor, coupled to second bias line; and sensor being coupled to gate of amplifying transistor. Another sensor pixel includes first amplifying transistor coupled between first bias line and data line; second amplifying transistor being coupled between second bias line and data line; switch transistor being operated by control line and being coupled between data line and gates of first and second amplifying transistors; storage capacitor coupled to gates of first and second amplifying transistors; and sensor coupled to gates of first and second amplifying transistors, Further sensor pixel includes two photo transistors connected to first and second bias lines. Trap-assisted absorption, variable capacitor described for sensor pixels, and also biasing to reduce flicker and aging, and to compensate for aging, described for sensor pixels. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299681 | Paper Size Detection Device And Detection Method Thereof - A paper size detection device includes a central switch, at least two switches disposed to two opposite sides of the central switch at intervals, and at least a sensor corresponding to the two switches located at the two opposite sides of the central switch. The sensor can be designated as a light sensor. One switch triggers the sensor and the other switch is without triggering the sensor under an original no paper condition. So that a detection method of the paper size detection device that uses N light sensors to judge N*2 papers' size can be realized by virtue of the above-mentioned setting structure, N is a positive integer, such as 2, 3, 4 and so on. Thus, the paper size detection device has a simple structure and a lower manufacture cost, and the detection method of the paper size detection device is simplified, accordingly. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299682 | OPTICAL LENS ASSEMBLY AND OPTICAL DEVICES THEREOF - In one embodiment, an optical lens assembly comprising a primary lens and an optical structure located at an outer portion of the lens is disclosed. The primary lens is configured to direct a substantial amount of light to a predetermined first distance whereas the optical structure is configured to direct light towards a second distance that is relatively close to the optical lens assembly compared to the first distance. Other embodiments disclose light-emitting devices and proximity sensors having such an optical lens assembly. Alternative embodiments of the optical lens assembly are disclosed, including but not limited to an optical structure defining an optical surface located at a lens flange and optical structure defining a light guide located at a base portion of the optical lens assembly. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299683 | OPTICAL CONNECTING MEMBER AND OPTICAL MODULE - An optical connecting member includes a board chip, an optical element mounted on the board chip, and a lens member including a lens part optically connected to the optical element. An accommodating space for accommodating the optical element is formed between the lens member and the board chip. The accommodating space communicates with the outside only through a very small communicating part. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299684 | LIGHT-TRAPPING SHEET AND ROD, AND LIGHT-RECEIVING DEVICE AND LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE USING THE SAME - A light-trapping sheet of the present disclosure includes: a light-transmitting sheet; and light-coupling structures arranged in an inner portion of the light-transmitting sheet. The light-coupling structure includes first, second and third light-transmitting layers. A refractive index of the first and second light-transmitting layers is smaller than that of the light-transmitting sheet; and a refractive index of the third light-transmitting layer is larger than those of the first and second light-transmitting layers. The third light-transmitting layer has a diffraction grating parallel to the surfaces of the light-transmitting sheet. The light-trapping sheet further includes a transparent cover sheet opposing at least one of the surfaces of the light-transmitting sheet with a gap interposed therebetween. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299685 | LIGHT-RECEIVING DEVICE HAVING LIGHT-TRAPPING SHEET - A light-receiving device of the present disclosure includes a light-trapping sheet, and a photoelectric conversion section optically coupled thereto. The light-trapping sheet includes: a light-transmitting sheet; and a plurality of light-coupling structures arranged in an inner portion of the light-transmitting sheet. The light-coupling structure includes first, second and third light-transmitting layers. A refractive index of the first and second light-transmitting layers is smaller than that of the light-transmitting sheet; and a refractive index of the third light-transmitting layer is larger than those of the first and second light-transmitting layers. The third light-transmitting layer has a diffraction grating parallel to the light-transmitting sheet. At least a part of the photoelectric conversion section is located along an outer edge of at least one of the surfaces of the light-transmitting sheet. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299686 | LUMINOMETER AND METHODS OF OPERATION - The present invention is directed to a luminometer and methods which provides simple and effective measurement of a plurality of wells in a plurality of strips in an automatic fashion. The luminometer may be used in CLIA (Chemi Luminescent Immuno Assays). The luminometer allows for CLIA micro strip reading, and reads break-apart wells, with a plurality of wells per strip, and calculates results instantly and automatically. The luminometer has an automatic carrier positioning system which selectively positions the plurality of wells in the plurality of strips at a measuring position, wherein the drive system associated with the positioning system drives the carrier along a single axis of movement. An optical track system automatically provides Y axis movement of the carrier. The luminometer may have a calibration system for maintaining proper operation of the system in measurements therewith. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299687 | Neutron Wellbore Imaging Tool - A method and apparatus for obtaining neutron images of a rock formation are provided. The neutron images can be obtained from a tool which need not rotate to obtain neutron data from a plurality of azimuthal orientations. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299688 | TECHNIQUES FOR ANALYZING MASS SPECTRA FROM THERMAL DESORPTION RESPONSE - Techniques are described for sample analysis. Thermal desorption of components of the sample occurs at atmospheric pressure at a plurality of times by applying one of a plurality of temperatures included in a temperature gradient at each of the times to a surface of the sample. Desorption of each component occurs at a different temperature thereby allowing differentiation of the components based on one of the times corresponding to the temperature at which desorption occurs for the component. Ions are generated from the thermally desorbed components. Mass spectra generated from the ions are analyzed to determine mass spectral features about the components. Analyzing includes associating one of the ions with a component if the one ion has an ion intensity apex or peak that is detected in the mass spectra and occurs at a time corresponding to a one of the temperatures at which thermal desorption occurs for the component. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299689 | LINEAR ION TRAP FOR RADIAL AMPLITUDE ASSISTED TRANSFER - Systems, methods and apparatus for radial amplitude assisted transfer (RAAT) in mass spectrometers are provided in which ions for RAAT are accelerated along a longitudinal axis of a mass spectrometer in order to decrease the magnitude of excitation energy of radially excited ions in an ion trap that allows the radially excited ions to exit the ion trap. Hence, the radially excited ions exit the ion trap with reduced radial energy thereby decreasing the exit angle of the radially exited ions from the ion trap. Furthermore, combined forces on the ions are such that radially excited ions exit the ion trap while unexcited ions remain in the ion trap. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299690 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING THE RESOLVING POWER OF ION MOBILITY SEPARATIONS OVER A LIMITED MOBILITY RANGE - A method for raising the resolving power, specificity, and peak capacity of conventional ion mobility spectrometry is disclosed. Ions are separated in a dynamic electric field comprising an oscillatory field wave and opposing static field, or at least two counter propagating waves with different parameters (amplitude, profile, frequency, or speed). As the functional dependencies of mean drift velocity on the ion mobility in a wave and static field or in unequal waves differ, only single species is equilibrated while others drift in either direction and are mobility-separated. An ion mobility spectrum over a limited range is then acquired by measuring ion drift times through a fixed distance inside the gas-filled enclosure. The resolving power in the vicinity of equilibrium mobility substantially exceeds that for known traveling-wave or drift-tube IMS separations, with spectra over wider ranges obtainable by stitching multiple segments. The approach also enables low-cutoff, high-cutoff, and bandpass ion mobility filters. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299691 | Ion Source With Surface Coating - A mass spectrometer includes an Electron Impact (“EI”) or a Chemical Ionisation (“CI”) ion source, and the ion source includes a first coating or surface. The first coating or surface is formed of a metallic carbide, a metallic boride, a ceramic or DLC, or an ion-implanted transition metal. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299692 | MASS SPECTROMETRY METHOD, ION PRODUCTION DEVICE, AND MASS SPECTROMETRY SYSTEM - A mass spectrometry method of the present invention is such that a sample is heated to generate a gas and an ion that is produced from the gas is introduced into a mass spectrometer by using DART so that mass spectrometry is conducted. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299693 | TANDEM MASS SPECTROMETRY USING COMPOSITE WAVEFORMS - A tandem mass spectrometer system and method are described, where a composite voltage waveform is applied to so as to trap ion having selected m/z. The trapped ions may be subject to collision induced ionization dissociation (CID) by a selectable discrete frequency voltage waveform positioned so as to be in a notch in a broadband waveform. The resultant ion products may be trapped using a second notch having a center frequency corresponding to the ion product to be trapped. The process may be repeated so as to increase the amount of ions produced, or the process a first resultant ion product to yield a second resultant in product, which may be trapped. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299694 | ANALYZING APPARATUS - There is provided an analyzing apparatus including an irradiation unit irradiating a first point with a laser, a convergence unit causing an analysis target to converge at the first point, and a unit analyzing a sample gas including a substance that has been irradiated with the laser at the first point using an ion mobility sensor. One example of the convergence unit includes a unit causing the analysis target to be captured in a carrier substance in a liquid state; and a discharging unit discharging the carrier substance including the analysis target to the first point. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299695 | Microengineered multipole ion guide - A microengineered multipole ion guide for use in miniature mass spectrometer systems is described. Exemplary methods of mounting rods in hexapole, octupole, and other multipole geometries are described. The rods forming the ion guide are supported by etched silicon structures provided on first and second substrates. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299696 | Transmission Electron Microscope and Method of Observing TEM Images - A transmission electron microscope (TEM) includes an electron beam source ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130299697 | CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM APPLIED APPARATUS, AND IRRADIATION METHOD - Provided is a charged particle beam applied apparatus for observing a sample, provided with: a beam-forming section that forms a plurality of charged particle beams on a sample; an energy control unit that controls the incident energy of the plurality of charged particle beams that are irradiated onto the sample; a beam current control unit that controls the beam current of the plurality of charged particle beams that are irradiated onto the sample; and a beam arrangement control unit that controls the arrangement in which the plurality of charged particle beams is irradiated onto the sample. The beam-forming section includes a beam splitting electrode, a lens array upper electrode, a lens array middle electrode, a lens array lower electrode and a movable stage, and functions as the beam current control unit or the beam arrangement control unit through selection, by the movable stage, of a plurality of aperture pattern sets. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299698 | Electron Microscope with Integrated Detector(s) - An electron microscope including a vacuum chamber for containing a specimen to be analyzed, an optics column, including an electron source and a final probe forming lens, for focusing electrons emitted from the electron source, a specimen stage positioned in the vacuum chamber under the probe forming lens for holding the specimen, and an x-ray detector positioned within the vacuum chamber. The x-ray detector includes an x-ray sensitive solid-state sensor and a mechanical support system for supporting and positioning the detector, including the sensor, within the vacuum chamber. The entirety of the mechanical support system is contained within the vacuum chamber. Multiple detectors of different types may be supported within the vacuum chamber on the mechanical support system. The mechanical support system may also include at least one thermoelectric cooler element for thermo-electrically cooling the x-ray sensors. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299699 | STANDARD MEMBER FOR CALIBRATION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE USING THE SAME - A standard member for automatically, stably, and highly accurately performing magnification calibration used in an electron microscope, the standard member including, on the same plane, a multilayer film cross section formed by alternately laminating materials different from each other, a plurality of first mark patterns arranged across a first silicon layer and in parallel to the multilayer film cross section, at least a pair of second mark patterns arranged across a second silicon layer thicker than the first silicon layer on the opposite side of the first mark patterns with respect to the multilayer film cross section and in parallel to the multilayer film cross section, and a silicon layer arranged on the outer side of the first mark patterns and the second mark patterns with respect to the multilayer film cross section. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299700 | BEAM IMAGING SENSOR - The present invention relates generally to the field of sensors for beam imaging and, in particular, to a new and useful beam imaging sensor for use in determining, for example, the power density distribution of a beam including, but not limited to, an electron beam or an ion beam. In one embodiment, the beam imaging sensor of the present invention comprises, among other items, a circumferential slit that is either circular, elliptical or polygonal in nature. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299701 | PHOTO DETECTOR AND OPTICAL DEVICE - An optical device may include first and second lasers generating first and second laser beams; and a photo detector detecting the first and second laser beams. The optical detector comprises a substrate, a first impurity layer on the substrate, an absorption layer on the first impurity layer and a second impurity layer on the absorption layer. The absorption layer generates a terahertz by a beating of the first and second laser beams and has a thickness of less than | 2013-11-14 |
20130299702 | SYSTEM AND PLASTIC SCINTILLATOR FOR DISCRIMINATION OF THERMAL NEUTRON, FAST NEUTRON, AND GAMMA RADIATION - A scintillator material according to one embodiment includes a polymer matrix; a primary dye in the polymer matrix, the primary dye being a fluorescent dye, the primary dye being present in an amount of 3 wt % or more; and at least one component in the polymer matrix, the component being selected from a group consisting of B, Li, Gd, a B-containing compound, a Li-containing compound and a Gd-containing compound, wherein the scintillator material exhibits an optical response signature for thermal neutrons that is different than an optical response signature for fast neutrons and gamma rays. A system according to one embodiment includes a scintillator material as disclosed herein and a photodetector for detecting the response of the material to fast neutron, thermal neutron and gamma ray irradiation. | 2013-11-14 |