49th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120305657 | WIRELESS IC DEVICE - A wireless IC device includes a wireless IC chip arranged to process a radio signal, a power-supply circuit board that is connected to the wireless IC chip and that includes a power supply circuit including at least one coil pattern, and a radiation plate arranged to radiate a transmission signal supplied from the power-supply circuit board and/or receiving a reception signal to supply the reception signal to the power-supply circuit board. The radiation plate includes an opening provided in a portion thereof and a slit connected to the opening. When viewed in plan from the direction of the winding axis of the coil pattern, the opening in the radiation plate overlaps with an inner area of the coil pattern and the area of the inner area is approximately the same as that of opening. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305658 | CUSTOMIZABLE TRANSACTION CARD - A financial transaction device is disclosed. The device includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface comprises a writable field enabling a writing instrument and/or a printing device to write on the first writable field. The writable field allows transaction device purchasers to include a custom note, picture, design, logo, pattern and/or any other indicia on the device. The writable field creates an added element of thoughtfulness to make the gift exchange more special. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305659 | RADIO FREQUENCY INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND IC MODULE OF THE SAME - A highly convenient radio frequency integrated circuit that can be used at a plurality of different frequency bands, and which can perform communications at the different frequency bands so that data at different frequency bands can be read and a restriction can be imposed on the reading and writing of information. An IC module in a radio frequency integrated circuit includes a plurality of memories; a read-write unit for performing a process of reading data from, and writing data into, the memories; and a selector for receiving an electric signal outputted from an antenna that has received a radio signal. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305660 | MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING INFORMATION BY OPTICALLY SCANNING VARIABLE PATTERNS DISPLAYED ON A GRAPHICAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A means for presenting variable information contained within a variable pattern displayed on a device with a graphical display capability, such as a liquid crystal display for example, is disclosed wherein the device presents the information by generating graphical patterns that contain information, such as a two-dimensional barcode for example. The information presented by the display can then be transferred to another device such as a mobile phone for example, by optical scanning of the pattern presented by the graphical display device. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305661 | HVAC Controller with Predictive Set-Point Control - A controller is provided for HVAC equipment. The controller receives a set of internal temperature values, and a set of external temperature values, the set of external temperature values representing at least one non-current temperature. The controller determines a predictive internal temperature value from the set of internal temperature values and a predictive external temperature value from the set of external temperature values. The controller receives an internal humidity value representing humidity within the premise, the controller further controls the HVAC equipment to modify the humidity within the premise when the received internal humidity value is different from a humidity set point; and the humidity set point is regulated by a humidity limit value, the humidity limit value being where condensation forms, the humidity limit value being calculated using the predictive internal temperature value and the predictive external temperature value. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305662 | BATTERY TEMPERATURE ADJUSTING SYSTEM AND BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM - There is provided a battery temperature adjusting system for realizing warming of a battery without dew condensation, and for charging the battery in an efficient manner. The battery temperature adjusting system includes: a battery temperature sensor for detecting a temperature of a battery pack; a duct for blowing warm wind toward the battery pack; a controller for warming the battery pack by causing the warm wind to be flown into around the battery in accordance with the temperature detected by the battery temperature sensor; a dew condensation determining unit for determining whether or not dew condensation occurs on the battery pack; and an evaporator for dehumidifying the warm wind. The controller causes the dehumidified warm wind to be flown into around the battery pack, when determining that the dew condensation will occur on the battery pack. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305663 | Wave Amplitude Attenuation and Wear Prevention Methods for Non-Wood-Timber Railroad Ties - Non-wood-timber (NWT) railroad ties such as concrete remove cushion and pressure wave attenuation provided by wood timber railroad ties. I provide methods to reintroduce cushion and wave attenuation by means of adding an elastomeric sole. To further increase wave attenuation a layer of ground automobile tire is placed between the hardpan and ballast. Also, reclaimed asphalt is an inexpensive means to create hardpan that reduces railroad tie pumping. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305664 | Everything genus and everything solutions - An Advanced Processor magma, mantle function and magnetic field lines couple mantle-coupled groundwater, polar caps and glaciers, less couple oceans with continental waters, partly decouple atmospheric fluids and least couple ionosphere ions and electrons mass, in magnetosphere bound compositions mass of light fluids quanta; light fluids magnetosphere perfect boundaries mass and energy highest conserving (MEHC) quintessential core natural disposition (QCNDMEHC) yields boundaries complete compliments, stressed by volume changes energy of distortion; bound mass fluid compositions force stratifications, gradations, and forbidden mechanisms, to distort, deform and distend dispositions of perfect boundaries complete complements and force Jean's fountains, forbidden mechanisms plasma outflows; innovations, inventions, principles, methodologies, Ions and Isotopes (FEIIPMII), genus Fluid Elements and the Advanced Processor, by quantum energy spawn perfect boundaries and sui generis boundaries, in high technologies algorithms computing principles, methodologies, innovations, and inventions (PMII), boundaries perfection tracings for globose conduit Sets, as in Advanced Processors, Advanced Fluid Elements. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305665 | PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT, LIQUID EJECTING HEAD, AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS - A piezoelectric element comprises a piezoelectric film which comprises perovskite type crystals at least including Pb, Ti, and Zr, and an electrode which is provided to the piezoelectric film. A diffraction peak position (2θ) of X-rays derived from a (100) plane of the piezoelectric film is from 21.89 to 21.97, and a half-peak width (2θ) of a (200) plane is from 0.30 to 0.50. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305666 | High Pressure Piezoelectric Fuel Injector - A combined injector and fuel pump suitable for high pressure direct injection of heavy fuels into Diesel engines, in particular small light weight Diesel engines. The injector utilizes a piezoelectric actuator driving a piston assembly comprising an inlet reed check valve disposed thereon. The piston may house an injection needle valve component spring loaded against the piston on one end of the needle component and a valve seat on the other end of the needle component. Fuel enters an inlet port coupled to an inlet passage within the piston. Piezoelectric actuator contraction transfers fuel from the inlet passage through the reed valve to a pressurization chamber. Piezoelectric actuator expansion drives the piston to pressurize the fuel in the pressurization chamber, which forces open the needle valve and nozzle assembly, injecting a finely atomized mist of fuel into a cylinder. A poppet injection valve embodiment is described. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305667 | DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF VOLATILE LIQUIDS TO GASEOUS ENVIRONMENT UTILIZING A GAS GENERATING CELL - A delivery apparatus includes a volatile agent source, a controller, and an emanator material. The volatile agent source stores a volume of a volatile agent such as a fragrance. The volatile agent source includes an outlet for delivery of the volatile agent from the volatile agent source. The controller controls a delivery rate of the volatile agent from the volatile agent source. The emanator material is disposed at approximately the outlet of the volatile agent source. The emanator material absorbs at least a portion of the volatile agent and maintains the volatile agent until the volatile agent evaporates into an ambient environment. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305668 | Spray Bottle and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Spray bottles are disclosed. Methods of making and using spray bottles are also disclosed. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305669 | DEVICE FOR SPRAYING AND/OR MIXING FLUIDS IN PROXIMITY TO A SURFACE - The invention relates to an applicator tip for spraying and/or mixing at least two fluids that react together, the tip comprising: at least two fluid conduits for carrying the at least two fluids, each conduit having at least one outlet opening, the openings are positioned substantially on a same plane; at least two gas conduits for carrying a gas volume, each gas conduit comprises a proximal gas tube and a distal gas tube, each distal gas tube is bent as compared to the position of the proximal gas tube, and each distal gas tube has one gas opening positioned distal from the plane of the outlet openings; and a housing for accommodating the at least two fluid conduits and the at least two gas conduits. The device allows efficient spraying in close proximity to a surface. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305670 | SYSTEM FOR CONDITIONING FLOW THROUGH A COMBUSTOR - A system for conditioning flow through a combustor includes a nozzle, and a shroud circumferentially surrounds at least a portion of the nozzle. The shroud defines an upstream opening, and a plurality of vanes extends radially inward from the shroud. A circumferential slot extends through the shroud between the upstream opening and the plurality of vanes. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305671 | SPRAYER FOR A HOSE - A sprayer for a hose includes: a handle portion, a tube portion and a water control valve set. The handle portion and the tube portion are two individual metallic members. The handle portion and the tube portion are assembled together, and the water control valve set is disposed in the handle portion. Moreover, the handle portion is placed into a mold to form a grip cover around the handle portion covering the connecting tube and the connecting member to combine together the handle portion and the tube portion. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305672 | INTEGRATED PNEUMATIC SPRAY DEVICE - An integrated pneumatic spray gun includes a gun body and a paint tank installed on the gun body. A feeding port of the paint tank is communicated with a chute in the gun body. The gun body is further provided with an integrated electric air pump. An air opening of the air pump is communicated with an air passage of the gun body. The gun body, the paint tank and the air pump form an integrated structure. In the pneumatic spray gun of the present invention, the air pump is installed on the gun body, and no air pipe needs to be used for connection, which is convenient to operate and saves the costs. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305673 | FUEL INJECTOR - A fuel injector includes: a pilot injector configured to spray fuel so as to form a first combustion region in a combustion chamber; and a main injector provided coaxially with the pilot injector so as to surround the pilot injector and configured to supply a fuel-air mixture that is a mixture of the fuel and air to form a second combustion region in the combustion chamber, wherein the pilot injector includes: a center nozzle configured to eject air jet flowing straight in an axial direction on a central axis of the pilot injector; an inside swirler provided on a radially outer side of the center nozzle and configured to cause inflow air to swirl around the central axis; and a pilot fuel injecting portion configured to inject the fuel from between the center nozzle and the inside swirler to air flow in the center nozzle. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305674 | FUEL INJECTOR - A fuel injector is described having a multi-orifice nozzle provided with a multitude of spray orifices through which fuel is injected, the multi-orifice nozzle having at least two spray orifices that have different spray-orifice diameters. Furthermore, a method is described for producing, by laser drilling, a multi-orifice nozzle having a multitude of spray orifices, at least two spray orifices having different spray orifice diameters. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305675 | FUEL INJECTOR AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND/OR ASSEMBLY OF A NOZZLE NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a fuel injector for a fuel injection system, in particular a common rail injection system, having a nozzle body ( | 2012-12-06 |
20120305676 | Drip Irrigation Emitter - A drip irrigation emitter receives liquid flowing in an irrigation pipe at an inlet pressure and emits the liquid out of the emitter at an outlet pressure lower than the inlet pressure. The emitter has a flow path through which the liquid flows in the emitter, wherein below a threshold pressure of liquid in the pipe the emitter is adapted to emit a regulated flow of liquid out of the emitter, and above the threshold pressure of liquid in the pipe the emitter is adapted to emit a non-regulated flow of liquid out of the emitter. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305677 | SYSTEM FOR CONDITIONING FLOW THROUGH A NOZZLE - A system for conditioning flow through a plurality of nozzles arranged in a combustor includes a shield circumferentially surrounding at least a portion of the plurality of nozzles and a plurality of baffles disposed circumferentially around the shield. Each baffle is circumferentially disposed between adjacent nozzles. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305678 | FUEL INJECTION VALVE - An fuel injection valve has: a needle housed in a valve body in a reciprocable manner; an injection hole plate attached to a front end portion of the valve body, the plate having an injection hole connecting an inside and an outside of the valve body; and a valve sheet which the needle is attached to or detached from so as to close or open a fuel flow path that reaches the injection hole of the injection hole plate through an outer circumference of the needle. The injection hole plate has a recessed portion dented in an axial direction of the needle so as to cause fuel flowing toward the injection hole through the valve sheet to descend lower than a height of an inlet port of the injection hole and then, to turn to ascension so as to reach the inlet port of the injection hole on the injection hole plate. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305679 | Hydrajetting nozzle and method - A jetting tool has a nozzle with a coefficient of discharge greater than 1.0. The jetting tool has a length and a diameter of an expansion section of the nozzle configured such that a fluid stream diameter of a fluid stream discharged from the nozzle is equal to the diameter of the expansion section at an outer end of the nozzle. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305680 | LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a liquid ejection head, which includes: preparing a liquid ejection head which includes: a recording element board provided with an ejection port through which liquid is ejected and an energy generator; an electrical wiring member provided with an opening from which the recording element board is exposed; and plural electrical connecting portions for electrically connecting the recording element board and the electrical wiring member relatively moving a discharge member, which is for dropping a sealing agent, toward one end of an arrangement of the electrical connecting portions while dropping the sealing agent onto the electrical wiring member and inside the opening; and relatively moving the discharge member from the one end of the electrical connecting portions to the other end while dropping the sealing agent to seal the electrical connecting portion. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305681 | PAINTING SYSTEM COMPONENT HAVING A SURFACE COATING - The disclosure relates to a painting system component, in particular a rotating bell ( | 2012-12-06 |
20120305682 | TOWER ALIGNMENT SYSTEM AND MECHANISM THAT ALLOWS PROGRAMMED CHANGES TO THE ALIGNMENT AUTOMATICALLY - An alignment unit for use with an irrigation system comprises a housing, an alignment sensor, an alignment controller, and an actuator. The irrigation system may include a plurality of spans, each including a drive tower and a drive unit. The housing may house at least a portion of the alignment unit. The alignment sensor may measure a real-time alignment of the drive tower. The alignment controller may be in communication with the alignment sensor and may be operable to receive the real-time alignment of the drive tower and energize the drive unit based on a first range of real-time alignment values. The actuator may couple with the alignment controller and may reorient at least a portion of the alignment controller in relation to the alignment sensor. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305683 | Material Grinding Method and a Device for Carrying out Said Method - The essence of the invention is that it involves the feed of a material to be ground and the acceleration of said material. During acceleration, jets are formed from a mixture of material to be ground and air and said mixture is fed to an annular grinding chamber. Simultaneously, a stream of air is fed into the grinding chamber in a direction contrary to that of the mixture jets. Local cyclic variations in the pressure and rate of the air stream and/or in the pressure and rate of the mixture jets are formed along the perimeter of the grinding chamber. The finished product is removed. The material grinding device comprises a housing with a unit for the feed of the material to be ground and a unit for the removal of the finished product. An annular grinding chamber is accommodated in the housing. Two rotating rotors with the blades fastened thereto are coaxially arranged in the housing. The blades for accelerating the material to be ground and feeding said material into the grinding Chamber and/or the blades for feeding air into the grinding chamber are arranged at varying intervals. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305684 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECLAMATION OF BATTERY CONSTITUENTS - In a method of reclaiming constituent components of sealed batteries, the batteries are initially ground to form a ground feedstock. The ground feedstock is heated to form a dried feedstock. The dried feedstock is screen separated into a coarse fraction and a powder fraction, the coarse fraction including a magnetic fraction and a non-magnetic fraction. The coarse fraction and the powder fraction are further vibratorily segregated. The magnetic fraction may be magnetically extracted from the coarse fraction, while the powder fraction is outputted. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305685 | Unit for Grinding Sample, Unit for Grinding and Collecting Sample, and Process for Grinding Same - Provided is a unit which is capable of readily grinding and collecting a small amount of a sample which is difficult to be ground. The unit for grinding a sample comprises a club-shaped pestle and a mortar into which the pestle can be inserted, wherein the pestle comprises a roughened taper located at at least one end of its pestle body, wherein the mortar is a tube with an inverted frustoconical bottom, and the surface of the mortar where the taper of the pestle contacts the inverted frustoconical bottom when the pestle is inserted into the mortar is roughened, and wherein the angle of the taper with respect to the longitudinal centerline of the pestle is substantially equal to the angle of the inner wall of the inverted frustoconical bottom with respect to the longitudinal centerline of the mortar. The roughened taper and surface improve grinding efficiency. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305686 | Systems and Methods for Processing a Heterogeneous Waste Stream - Systems and methods for processing and sorting a municipal solid waste stream are described herein. A system can include a processing sub-system configured to receive a municipal solid waste stream and to remove the non-processable waste, a processing apparatus configured and disposed to receive constituents of the municipal solid waste stream from the processing sub-system and reduce the size of the constituents of the waste stream to an average particle size of less than about ¾ inch, and separators configured to sort the waste stream into constituents based on density. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305687 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STARTING MOVING ITEMS INTO A PROCESSING MACHINE - Apparatus, system and methods of using the apparatus and system to manipulate fiber(s) into a chopper, winder or other fiber(s) processing equipment. By using the apparatus the operator(s) are freed up for pressing duties that will increase productivity and also create a safer workplace. The apparatus supports and constrains slowly or rapidly running fiber(s) and moves through a sequence of movements that reposition the fiber(s) into a path that places the running fiber(s) in the proper location for processing in the chopper, winder or other processing equipment and also places the running fiber(s) into a desired groove or valley on a separator roll or guide. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305688 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING A HETEROGENEOUS WASTE STREAM - Systems and methods for processing and sorting a municipal solid waste stream are described herein. A system can include a processing sub-system configured to receive a municipal solid waste stream and to remove the non-processable waste, a processing apparatus configured and disposed to receive constituents of the municipal solid waste stream from the processing sub-system and reduce the size of the constituents of the waste stream to an average particle size of less than about ¾ inch, and separators configured to sort the waste stream into constituents based on density. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305689 | Drum Cutting Machine and Blade Box for Such a Machine - A drum cutting machine has a rotary drum and has a plurality of blades arranged along the contour of the rotary drum. The lateral surface of the rotary drum is provided with a multiplicity of holes. A supporting part matches the contour of the rotary drum and has for each of the blades a bearing point that defines the position of the cutting edge. A blade box for such a machine makes it easier to move the blades into the correct position, thereby reducing the complexity in terms of maintenance. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305690 | Chipper Striker Assembly - A chipper striker assembly allowing for the adjustment of the striker blade. The chipper striker assembly having a base capable of attachment to a rotor, an adjustment portion connected to the base, and a striker blade, wherein the adjustment portion is capable of connection to the base in a plurality of adjustment positions. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305691 | Chipper Striker Assembly - A chipper striker assembly allowing for the adjustment of the striker blade. The chipper striker assembly having a base capable of attachment to a rotor, an adjustment portion connected to the base, and a striker blade, wherein the adjustment portion is capable of connection to the base in a plurality of adjustment positions. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305692 | MAGNETIC TAPE WINDING-UP METHOD, MAGNETIC TAPE WINDING-UP APPARATUS, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE, AND MAGNETIC TAPE CARTRIDGE - A winding-up method for winding up a magnetic tape, includes: winding up the magnetic tape around a takeup reel by laying turns one on top of another while causing the magnetic tape to run; and performing a tension control of maintaining tension exerted on a wound-up magnetic tape for a predetermined time. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305693 | RECORDING TAPE CARTRIDGE - A recording tape cartridge capable of keeping position error signals during running of a recording tape small. A recording tape cartridge is provided with a reel hub, a magnetic tape that is wound round the reel hub, and a lower flange and upper flange that are disposed to oppose one another at each of the both axial direction ends of the reel hub. In a state in which the magnetic tape is completely wound on the reel hub, the magnetic tape is offset toward the upper flange. A space of an edge clearance between a lower end of an outermost periphery portion of the magnetic tape and the lower flange is at least 0.18 mm and at most 0.46 mm. A rate of widening of a facing distance between the lower flange and the upper flange increases toward the outer periphery side. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305694 | Restraint Pretensioner with Deacceleration Mechanism - Disclosed is a pretensioner for an occupant restraint. The pretensioner is designed to be used in conjunction with an inertial reel that locks the occupant restraint when detecting an adverse event. The pretensioner acts to remove slack in the webbing of the restraint and thereby safely secure the occupant once the reel is locked. The pretensioner described herein includes a rack that is initially held in place by a shear pin. Upon being activated, the rack is forced to a fully extended orientation, whereby the shear pin is severed. A deceleration ramp in included beneath the rack to slowly bring the rack to a stop at the end of the stroke. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305695 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING A MEASURING TAPE - A method for installing a measuring tape on a circumferential surface of a holder. The method including wrapping the circumferential surface of the holder with the measuring tape and bracing the measuring tape such that the measuring tape extends spaced apart from the circumference of the holder. When the measuring tape extends spaced from the circumference of the holder due to the bracing, exerting a tensioning force on the measuring tape so that the measuring tape is held with low friction above the circumference, wherein the tensioning force is distributed at least nearly uniformly over the circumference. The method includes undoing the bracing of the measuring tape beginning at a fixation point at which a portion of the measuring tape is affixed to the circumferential surface. The method also includes applying the measuring tape to the circumferential surface of the holder while maintaining the tensioning force. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305696 | DISPENSING GAP DEFINED BETWEEN LOADING DOOR AND MAIN BODY OF AUTOMATIC TOWEL DISPENSER - A towel dispenser includes a housing for receiving toweling. The housing includes a main body; a loading door that is configured to rotate relative to the main body between a closed position and an open position; and a guide system that includes a first roller attached to the main body and a second roller attached to the loading door. The towel dispenser may include a motor for driving dispensing of the toweling from the housing and an associated sensor. The towel dispenser can be mounted to an underside of a cabinet. In an aspect, the front wall of the main body and a lip of the loading door collectively define a gap to which the guiding system guides the toweling and through which towels are dispensed when the loading door is in the closed position. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305697 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE ANGULAR POSITIN OF A RECTILINEAR CONTRASTING EDGE OF AN OBJECT, AND SYSTEM FOR FIXATION AND TRACKING A TARGET COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE SUCH CONTRASTING EDGE - The present invention relates to a method for measuring the angular position of a contrasting edge of an object having a luminance transition zone which is substantially rectilinear in a given direction and separates two regions of different luminances. This method comprises the functional steps of: —carrying out, in a transverse direction different from the given direction, an amplitude modulation of the signals delivered by a first and a second optical sensor; and —calculating an output signal (Yout(t)) starting from the signals delivered by the first and the second optical sensors (D | 2012-12-06 |
20120305698 | Method and Apparatus for Actively Manipulating Aerodynamic Surfaces - A method and apparatus is provided, including an actuator system that may be connected to a wing frame for controlling an active element. The actuator system may include sliding elements movable along an axis parallel to the span-wise axis of the wing. The sliding elements may be connected to fixed elements and a crank element, the crank element generally comprising a beam element and a cross-axis flexure pivot element. The beam element may be offset from the pivot element so that the crank element is rotatable about the pivot element with a negative stiffness under an external force that tends to pull the sliding elements away from the fixed elements. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305699 | Front electric rotor helicopter - My invention is a helicopter having a front electric anti-torque rotor for the purpose of having a mechanically driven pusher propeller at the rear for increase forward speed. Speed has been a limiting factor in vertical flight. Various designs have been conceived by people around the world to make the helicopter go faster. My design is a high speed single rotor helicopter design that uses a gas-electric hybrid front electric anti-torque rotor system to allow for a mechanically driven pusher propeller at the rear. As the helicopter go forward, the front electric anti-torque gives control and the mechanically driven pusher propeller at the rear gives increase forward speed. The intent of the design is to make a high speed single rotor helicopter design. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305700 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE - A mounting system and method capable of reducing backbone deflection in a high-bypass turbofan engine. The system includes a rigid structure and a linkage mechanism having at least first and second links that are each pivotally connected to the rigid structure and adapted to be pivotally connected to an engine support structure of the aircraft. The first and second links are configured to define a focal point thereof at a location that is a distance from a centerline of the engine of not more than 15% of an inlet diameter at an inlet of the engine, and is located aft of a vector of an inlet load to which the engine is subjected when the aircraft is in a climb maneuver. The location of the focal point is such that a moment of a thrust load of the engine and a moment of the inlet load oppose each other, thereby reducing backbone bending of the engine during the climb maneuver. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305701 | AIRCRAFT CONTROL SURFACE DRIVE MECHANISM - An actuator includes a plurality of cylinder units each including a cylinder and a rod, and is pivotably attached, at a first end thereof, to a control surface. A reaction link is pivotably attached, at a first end thereof, to a fulcrum shaft rotatably supporting the control surface. The reaction link is pivotably attached, at a second end thereof, to a second end of the actuator between the plurality of cylinder units. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305702 | DEVICE FOR ROTATIONALLY COUPLING A RING WITH A WHEEL AND AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A DEVICE - The invention relates to a device ( | 2012-12-06 |
20120305703 | LANDING GEAR - A landing gear, including an elongate axle pivotally connected to a bogie beam, the landing gear further including a locking device for locking the axle at a substantially fixed orientation with respect to the bogie beam, the locking device including first and second barrier arms that are movable between a first configuration, in which they define a barrier so as to maintain the maintain the axle in the substantially fixed orientation with respect to the bogie beam, and a second configuration, in which the axle may pivot about the bogie beam. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305704 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a control device for aircraft comprising at least one aircraft undercarriage | 2012-12-06 |
20120305705 | SEAT WHICH CAN BE CONVERTED INTO A BED - In a block of two seats side by side which can be converted individually between a chair configuration and a horizontal flat bed configuration, the two seats are arranged and oriented substantially in the same direction, the longitudinal axes of each of the seats in the bed configuration converge towards a point situated behind the seats at a distance such that upper parts of the seat backs and of the head rests are superposed in a head area of the block. The bed planes of the seats of a block are vertically offset and extended by rest surfaces of the foot areas arranged in lateral columns arranged to the sides of the head area in the region of the rear shell of a block situated in front, allowing to reduce the seat pitch without affecting comfort and allowing an improved layout of a cabin for transporting passengers. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305706 | System and Method for Insulating Frame Member - There is provided an insulation system and method for a transport vehicle. The system has first and second frame members; a first rigid foam insulation member extending between the first and second frame members; a second rigid foam insulation member, where a first sidewall of the first insulation member integrates with a second sidewall of the second insulation member; and, a third rigid foam insulation member where the second sidewall of the first insulation member integrates with a first sidewall of the third insulation member. Each of the insulation members is surrounded by a protective layer. When the insulation members are integrated, the second and third insulation members impart one or more compression forces on the first insulation member and on the first frame member in order to secure the first insulation member in place without use of any fastener device. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305707 | COMPOSITE AIRCRAFT FRAME - Composite aircraft frame ( | 2012-12-06 |
20120305708 | INTEGRALLY STIFFENED PANEL - The integrally stiffened panel includes one or more stiffeners oriented in one direction, and one or more stiffeners oriented in a different direction. The stiffeners are integral with a sheet member and intersect at a joint. The joint is configured to incorporate a pocket at the stiffener intersections. The pocket geometry is inverse to the stiffener geometry, and thereby provides moment and stiffness continuity across the joint and between adjacent intersecting stiffeners. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305709 | CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT, PARTICULARLY FOR AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE PARTS - A connection arrangement for at least two abutting components to be firmly connected to one another, includes a self-piercing rivet having a rivet head for punching of a hole and subsequent riveting of the components, wherein a washer is allocated to the self-piercing rivet at the distal end region opposite to the rivet head, with the washer including a frontal area for the insertion of a circular indentation to create a firm compression connection between a hole in the washer and the distal end region of the self-piercing rivet. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305710 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING THE STATUS OF A TUBE FOR FUEL TRANSFER - A system for detecting the status of a tube for fuel transfer. It includes a nozzle for a telescoping tube employed in air to air refueling and transfer of fuel on a tanker aircraft with a system that detects the status of the connection of the s nozzle with respect of a receptacle in a receiving aircraft, the system detecting the characteristics of the status of the connection of the nozzle in the receptacle by direct measurement of parameters in the nozzle itself of the tanker aircraft. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305711 | INTEGRAL THERMALLY INSULATED FUEL BLADDER - A method and apparatus for thermally decoupling fuel from an airframe structure is provided. In some aspects, an apparatus may include a bladder wall having stratified refractory fabric and refractory metal, and a sealant coating an internal surface of the bladder wall. The bladder wall may be configured to maintain an internal surface temperature of 300° F. or less when exposed to an external surface temperature of at least 500° F. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305712 | Systems and methods for using an endothermic fuel with a high heat sink capacity for aircraft waste heat rejection - Systems and methods for rejecting waste heat generated by one or more operating systems installed on an aircraft employ an endothermic fuel that can participate in endothermic catalytic cracking at temperatures below about 80° C. when exposed to a cracking catalyst that contains a superacid operative to induce low-temperature catalytic cracking of the branched alkanes. The endothermic fuel contains an effective amount of the branched alkanes so that a net endothermic effect is realized when the fuel is exposed to the cracking catalyst. The low-temperature, heat-consuming cracking of the branched alkanes increases the heat sink capacity of the endothermic fuel. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305713 | RAM AIR PARACHUTE VARIABLE TRIM PLATFORM - A method of controlling a ram air parachute using a variable trim platform is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the method includes securing a front trim control line between a front portion of the variable trim platform and a guidance control unit and securing a rear trim control line between a rear portion of the variable trim platform and the guidance control unit. The method also includes securing ram air parachute suspension lines between the variable trim platform and the parachute and securing guidance unit risers between the variable trim platform and the guidance unit. An attachment point of the guidance unit risers to the variable trim platform is separate from an attachment point of the suspension lines to the platform to create a pivot point for the variable trim platform to rotate about. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305714 | ANNULAR AIRBORNE VEHICLE - An airborne vehicle having a wing-body which defines a wing-body axis and appears substantially annular when viewed along the wing-body axis, the interior of the annulus defining a duct which is open at both ends. A propulsion system is provided comprising one or more pairs of propulsion devices, each pair comprising a first propulsion device mounted to the wing-body and positioned on a first side of a plane including the wing-body axis, and a second propulsion device mounted to the wing-body and positioned on a second side of the plane including the wing-body axis. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305715 | Wrist Support - The limb supporting system is an on the go wrist support pad that is designed to give the user cushion and support while free you move from PC to laptop, keyboard, gaming and mousing without pain and discomfort often associated with such movements. Made from soft stretchable elastic that conforms to any size wrist giving you total comfort during repetitive computer use. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305716 | STAKED STEMMED GLASS HOLDER - A glass holder may be placed into the ground for holding one or more glasses. The glass holder may include a framework, a slot, and a glass hole cut-out for holding a glass. The glass holder may also include a rod fitted into the framework that may be placed into the ground. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305717 | INTEGRATED MULTILAYER INSULATION - A multilayer insulation with an array of posts is provided. In particular, the posts are comprised of multiple post or support elements that are interconnected to radiation shields or sheets comprising the layers of the integrated multi-layer insulation (IMLI) structure. The support elements maintain spacing between adjacent sheets, thus maintaining a volume between the sheets. The support elements can each feature a plurality of support arms. The support elements can each additionally include a support beam that defines a minimum spacing between sheets when the IMLI structure is under a compressive load. Neighboring support elements can be interconnected to one another by beams. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305718 | APPARATUS FOR FIXING SLIDE RAIL - An apparatus for fixing a slide rail includes a first fixing body positioned at an edge part of one of both ends when the supporting bar is inserted therein to wrap the edge part in a shape of a looped curve by opening an inserting direction of the supporting bar and facing directions of the supporting bar, the edge part, and the fixing bar and closing the remaining parts, and a second fixing body positioned at one side facing a first supporting part corresponding to an edge part of the other one of both ends when the supporting bar is inserted therein to wrap the edge part in the shape of the looped curve by opening the inserting direction of the supporting bar and facing directions of the supporting bar, the edge part, and the fixing bar and closing the remaining parts. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305719 | BUMPER MOUNTED PLATE FOR AUXILIARY LIGHTS - A bumper mounting plate secures auxiliary lamps to an upper surface of a vehicle bumper. The bumper mounted plate assembly including a plate adapted to be secured to a bumper of a vehicle, a plurality of mounting holes placed on the back side of the plate, a plurality of orifices placed on the front side of the plate, the orifices are adapted to secure at least one auxiliary lamp to the plate, a first set of fastening devices to secure the plate to the bumper, and a second set of fastening devices to secure the auxiliary lamp to the plate. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305720 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device on a bracket includes a locating member fixed on the bracket. The bracket includes a sidewall defining a first through hole and a second through hole at a sidewall back. The sidewall defines a first fixing slot and a second fixing slot at a sidewall front. The data storage device defines a fixing hole. A fixing portion is located on a first end of the locating member corresponds to the first through hole, the second through hole and the fixing hole. A locking portion is located on a second end of the locating member corresponds to the first fixing slot and the second fixing slot. The data storage device is fixed on a first position and a second position of the bracket. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305721 | Multifunction Peg - A multifunction peg comprises a main body and two second pressing arms. Each second pressing arm includes a through hole and two hooks. A through hole is formed at an upper part of the second pressing arm, and includes a large round hole, two middle round holes and two small holes, for fitting and receiving a salient or a nail. The multifunction peg can hold an article and versatilely engage with a salient or a nail prefixed to a wall or a wooden board, thereby getting fixed in position. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305722 | Support Straps For Displaying A Sports Board - A support strap is provided for suspending a sports board from a support structure. The support strap includes a strap having a first end and a second end. A first member is provided on the first end of the strap for removably connecting the first end of the strap to a support structure. A second member is provided on the second end of the strap for removably connecting the second end of the strap to the support structure. A third member is carried between the first and second ends of the strap for suspending a separate article from the strap. A portion of the strap is positioned between the sports board and the third member such that the sports board does not contact the third member when the sports board is suspended by the support strap. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305723 | SWAY BRACE ATTACHMENT - A sway brace attachment for firmly connecting to a beam and other flanged structures, and a method for manufacturing the sway brace attachment. The sway brace attachment includes a main body and an insert that is captured within the main body by a pair of set screws which also engage the flange. Preferably, a third set screw is supported by the main body and engages the opposite side of the flange from the pair of set screws. The main body can be generally rectangular in shape, with a top wall, a pair of side walls extending from the top wall and a pair of bottom walls, which extend inwardly from respective side walls in an overlapping relationship. The sway brace attachment can be used for bracing pipes and other loads, suspended below ceilings and floors, against sway and seismic disturbances. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305724 | QUICK FASTENING CLIP - Quick fastening clip, such as those used in the motor vehicle industry, having formed therein, extending from a vault-like surface, legs which by means of a fold are folded in the form of an internal extension, forming, when both of them on each side are joined together, the contact point for a retaining sill; having flanges inclined so as to be directed approximately towards the centre of said bottom surface; flexible wings are provided, being formed by means of a fold which creates a surface, and, by means of another fold which extends into a descending vertical zone, a through-opening with approximately vertical access is created by means of a band which protrudes transversely from said descending surface. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305725 | LEASH ANCHOR AND BOARD INCORPORATING THE SAME - A recreational board comprises a first anchor for receiving a first portion of a support strap or leash having a free end for attachment to a user, and a second anchor spaced from the first anchor and adapted for attachment to a portion of the support strap or leash, to transform the support strap or leash into a transport or storage strap. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305726 | IMAGE FORMING APAPRATUS - An image forming apparatus includes a movable member equipped with an operating unit for operating the image forming apparatus, wherein the movable member can be a first state and a second state by changing its position with respect to an main body of the apparatus, and a holding unit configured to hold the movable member, wherein the direction in which the operating unit is depressed in order to operate the image forming apparatus is the direction in which the movable member is depressed when the position of the movable member is changed from the first state to the second state, and wherein the holding unit holds the movable member so that the requisite force for changing the movable member from the first state to the second state is larger than the requisite force for changing the movable member from the second state to the first state. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305727 | Quick Release Mechanism For Hanging Projector Mount with Safety Features - A safety feature for a spindle swivel has a cylindrical portion that fits inside a spindle receiver. The spindle swivel and spindle receiver have a wavy interface between them that ensures at least one preferred azimuthal orientation between them when they are forced together. A twist lock collar is pivotally attached to the spindle receiver, and may be rotated by a user around a central axis, against the action of a torsion spring, from a locked position to an unlocked position. In the locked position, various ramps inside the twist lock collar force respective steel balls radially inward through respective holes in the spindle receiver to engage respective notches in the cylindrical portion of the spindle swivel. In the unlocked position, the ramps decrease the radial inward force on the steel balls, disengaging them from the notches, and the spindle swivel may be separated from the spindle receiver by the user. The safety feature unlocks only some of the balls from their recesses. The remaining balls are forced thru a channel which prevents direct removal of the spindle without rotation thereof, preventing accidental unexpected disengagement. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305728 | MOBILE ANCHORING DEVICE FOR ATTACHMENT TO A WALL STRUCTURE - A magnetic anchoring method and device provides a support on a wall structure comprising a magnetizable material. The magnetic anchoring device comprises a magnet unit configured to generate a magnetic field to develop an attracting force between the magnet unit and the wall structure. The magnetic anchoring device further comprises a force generating device configured to engage the magnet unit, and to generate a test force in a predetermined direction between the magnet unit and the wall structure, and a force measuring device connected to the force generating device, and configured for measuring the test force. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305729 | Bracket And Lockable Storage Box System Incorporating Same - Brackets for use in securing portable locking storage boxes and other items are disclosed herein, along with systems that include such brackets. According to one embodiment, a bracket for use in securing a portable locking item includes a pair of proximal portions, an outwardly-extending distal portion between the proximal portions, and a pair of transition portions. Each proximal portion has an interaction face and at least one aperture for passing a fastener therethrough. The proximal portion interaction faces are generally parallel and coplanar with one another. The distal portion has a pair of sidewalls spaced apart from one another. A respective transition portion is between each proximal portion and the distal portion, and each transition portion has an interaction face extending at an angle from a respective proximal portion interaction face to a respective distal portion sidewall. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305730 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORT OF A MEMBRANE FILTER IN A MEDICAL INFUSION SYSTEM - A removable clamp, for supporting a membrane filter in a medical infusion system, includes connected and opposing walls. A locking feature, which may be connected to an end of one of the walls, engages and disengages a terminal end of the other wall. The filter may be inserted between the opposing walls of the clamp, and an inner surface of each of the opposing walls may be secured against corresponding major surfaces of the inserted filter, by only pressing at least one of the opposing walls of the clamp toward the other of the opposing walls. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305731 | FIXTURE HOIST AND RETRACTABLE CEILING FIXTURE INCORPORATING THE SAME - A fixture hoist comprising a base assembly and a shuttle assembly. The base assembly is attachable to an overhead structure and includes a base with a motor disposed thereon. The motor includes a shaft rotatable in first and second directions and at least one drum coupled to the shaft. A cable is disposed about the drum, whereby the cable is selectively extended or retracted by rotating the shaft in one of the first and second directions. The base assembly includes at least one first datum fitting disposed on the base. The shuttle assembly is capable of supporting a fixture and is movable between a docked state and a deployed state. The shuttle assembly includes at least one second datum fitting configured to mate with the first datum fitting when the shuttle assembly is in the docked state. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305732 | BIN RETAINER PANEL - A bin retainer panel has a planar wall having a first end having a bent edge extending along a length of the first end; and first and second side ends each having edges bent at an acute angle with respect to the planar wall. The first and second side edges each has a plurality of protrusions formed thereon. A bin retainer panel has a planar wall having a first end having a bent edge and a second, opposite end having a bent edge; and first and second side ends. The first side end has an edge bent at an acute angle with respect to the planar wall. The first side end edge has a plurality of protrusions formed thereon. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305733 | Multi-positional Mount For Personal Electronic Devices With A Magnetic Interface - A stand assembly for holding handheld electronic devices in a multitude of positions or locations having a first section with a curved end magnetically attached to second section having and indented surface. The first section also attaches to a surface, the second section either is contiguous with a portable electronic device, a carrying case, or other item; or has a means to attach to another surface. A high-friction elastomeric material, or similar friction producing material, helps to secure the first and second sections together, or the second section against another flat magnetic surface. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305734 | SEAT TRACK SYSTEM - A seat track system for use in a vehicle seat assembly having a seat base frame. The seat track system includes a lower track assembly having a first lower track and a second lower track and an upper track assembly having a first upper track slidably disposed within the first lower track and a second upper track slidably disposed within the second lower track. The first upper track has a portion extending upwards that forms a first side member of the seat base frame and the second upper track has a portion extending upwards that forms a second side member of the seat base frame. The first upper track and the first side member are formed integrally to form a one-piece unitary member and the second upper track and the second side member are formed integrally to form a one-piece unitary member. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305735 | MOBILE DEVICE STAND WITH ADHESIVE ATTACHMENT - A device stand for mobile devices is disclosed herein. The device stand includes a planar body having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side includes a hinge; and a stand coupled to the hinge to pivot around the hinge. The second side includes a surface configured to conform to a mobile device, and an adhesive layer coupled to the second side of the planar body. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305736 | COLLAPSIBLE BOOK HOLDER - The present invention includes a collapsible book holder adapted to hold a book in an open position. The present invention preferably is adapted to be folded into a flat or substantially flat position where it may be conveniently placed in a pocket or purse, or placed in a book as a book mark. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305737 | Method And Object For Fastening Of Posters - A method for fastening items ( | 2012-12-06 |
20120305738 | PORTABLE APPARATUS FOR HOLDING POLE-LIKE OBJECTS - A portable apparatus for holding one or more pole-like objects, in particular, billiard cues, is provided. The apparatus prevents the pole-like objects from accidently falling out, if they are unintentionally bumped. The apparatus can be mounted on a piece of furniture, e.g. a tabletop. The apparatus may comprise: a grip having an E-shape, the grip comprising an opening and a plurality of caves, each of the plurality of caves being configured to receive the one or more pole-shaped objects, the opening being made such that the grip comprises one or more protrusions in the place where the opening of the grip is, a bracket having an L-shaped form, the bracket comprising one or more notches arranged on one end and a threaded circular opening arranged through another end, a threaded circular rod, the rod being configured to be twisted in the opening of the bracket, wherein the bracket is configured to be embedded into the opening of the grip so that said one or more protrusions is selectively inserted into said one or more notches of the bracket to provide good clutch/coupling between the grip and the bracket. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305739 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOLDER - An electronic device holder is revealed. The electronic device holder includes a main body, an adjustment member, a fixing part and at least one stopper. The main body consists of a supporting part and a blocking part. An electronic device is arranged at the blocking part while the supporting part holds the electronic device and the stopper is against the electronic device. One end of the adjustment member is fixed on the supporting part and the other end thereof is attached to the fixing part. An angle between the supporting part and the blocking part is adjusted by the adjustment member and the fixing part. Thus the mounting angle of the electronic device meets users' needs. The angle between the supporting part and the blocking part is changed along with the position of the adjustment member attached to the fixing part. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305740 | ADJUSTING MECHANISM FOR A DISPLAY AND RELATED MOUNTING SYSTEM - An adjusting mechanism for a display is disclosed in the present invention. The adjusting mechanism includes a supporter, a bridging component installed on the supporter, a holder for holding the display, a driving component movably disposed on the bridging component, and an actuating component disposed between the driving component and the holder. The driving component moves relative to the bridging component along a first direction to rotate the actuating component, and the actuating component moves the holder relative to the bridging component along a second direction different from the first direction when rotating, so as to adjust a distance between the supporter and the holder. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305741 | Gravity-Stabilized Sensor Mount for Moving Platform - A gravity-stabilized sensor mount is disclosed having a base member pivotably coupled to a multi-axis gimbal with damping means disposed between the base member and one or more gimbal elements. The gimbal assembly is coupled to a connecting member which may, in turn, be coupled to a moving platform such as a land vehicle, aircraft or marine vessel. The base member may have a payload such as a sensor system mounted on it and is provided with counter-balances so that the base member remains level in two horizontal axes with respect to the surface of the Earth regardless of the vertical orientation of the connecting member. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305742 | Vehicle data Recording Device - A vehicle data recording device with a housing, having a housing front side that faces a user with a housing upper side and a U-shaped supporting bracket for mounting the housing. The housing is connected to a first and a second supporting limb of the supporting bracket such that it can pivot about a pivoting axis. The pivoting axis is arranged above a housing central axis with respect to the height of the housing. A smallest distance between the pivoting axis and a mounting plate, connecting the supporting limb, of the supporting bracket is larger than a largest distance between the pivoting axis and a rear-side housing wall of the housing, so that the supporting bracket can be pivoted through an angle of 180° over a housing rear side, between a first position in a region underneath a housing lower side and a second position in a region above the housing upper side. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305743 | FAN BRACKET ASSEMBLY - A fan bracket assembly for supporting a fan assembly from a slanted surface. The fan bracket assembly includes a main body having a peripheral section, an open area sized to hold wiring of the fan assembly and an extension. The fan bracket is affixed to a slanted surface. The fan bracket assembly includes a detachable mounting ball sized and shaped to fit and be retained within the peripheral section. The mounting ball has a surface area extending beyond a horizontal reference line bisecting the mounting ball and a slot extending beyond the horizontal reference line. The extension is positioned within the slot to rotationally restrain the mounting ball. The bracket assembly also includes a down rod attached to the mounting ball for supporting the fan assembly. When the fan assembly is hung from the down rod, the extension remains within the slot to rotationally restrain the mounting ball. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305744 | FAN MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR HEAT DISSIPATION - A fan mounting apparatus for a computer system comprises a chassis comprising a bottom plate and a rear plate substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate, a plurality of ventilation holes defined in the rear plate; at least two engaging members and a blocking portion extending from the rear plate, the at least two engaging members and the blocking portion being around the plurality of ventilation holes; a fan comprising a sidewall; wherein the at least two engaging members are mirror symmetry around the plurality of ventilation holes and engaged with the sidewall to prevent the fan from moving in a first direction, a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a third direction substantially perpendicular to the rear plate; and the blocking portion abuts the sidewall to prevent the fan from moving in a fourth direction substantially parallel to the rear plate. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305745 | FAN MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A mounting apparatus for a fan, configured for securing the fan, includes a plate. The plate further includes a main body. The main body defines a ventilation area corresponding to the fan. At least two latching pieces and at least one protrusion extend from main body. The at least two latching pieces and the at least one protrusion are around the ventilation are. The at least two latching pieces is engaged with two opposite sides of the mounting board for preventing the fan from moving a first direction, a second direction opposite, and a third direction substantially perpendicular to the main body; and the at least one protrusion abuts the mounting board to prevent the fan from rotating in a fourth direction which the mounting board is disengaged from the at least two latching pieces. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305746 | AUTO-FOCUSING APPARATUS AND AUTO-FOCUSING METHOD USING THE SAME - An auto-focusing apparatus and method, the apparatus including an emission unit, the emission unit being configured to irradiate light on the organic light-emitting display apparatus; an optical system between the organic light-emitting display apparatus and the emission unit, the optical system being configured to adjust a position of the optical system on an optical axis and focus the irradiated light on the pixel unit; a light-receiving unit, the light-receiving unit being configured to receive light reflected by the organic light-emitting display apparatus and measure an intensity and a wavelength of the reflected light; and a controller, the controller being configured to receive the intensity of light measured by the light-receiving unit, control the position of the optical system, determine that the auto-focusing apparatus is focusing light onto the pixel unit when the intensity of light received by the light-receiving unit is a maximum value, and determine the position of the optical system as an optimal focal length. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305747 | Omnidirectional Sun Position Sensing Device - A method is provided to track the sun. An omnidirectional sensor is used for acquiring sun's position. The sensor can track sun's position in an omnidirectional way. A controller is also provided to control the tracking. When the sun shines strongly, the sensor is controlled to track the sun's position. When the sun does not shine strongly, the tracking is stopped. Thus, the cost for tracking the sun's position is reduced and accuracy of the tracking is enhanced. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305748 | IMAGING DEVICE WITH VARYING EXPOSURE TIME - Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to an imaging device. The imaging device includes a photosensor and an exposure system or developer. The exposure system or developer controls illumination or exposure of light sensitive elements of the photosensor based on their location within the photosensor. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305749 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a vertical selection circuit that sets an electronic shutter state and a read-out state in time division multiplexing for each selected row of a pixel array unit in which the pixels are arranged in a matrix pattern, a pulse selector circuit that drives the pixels belonging to the selected row in accordance with the electronic shutter state and the read-out state, and a timing generator circuit that controls operational timing of the vertical selection circuit and the pulse selector circuit are included. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305750 | MATRIX IMAGING DEVICE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE SET OF PHOTOSITES WITH MULTIPLE INTEGRATION TIMES - A method for controlling a pixel may include first and second photosites, each having a photodiode and a charge-transfer transistor, a read node, and an electronic read element, all of which are common to all the photosites. The method may include an accumulation of photogenerated charges in the photodiode of the first photosite during a first period, an accumulation of photogenerated charges in the photodiode of the second photosite during a second period shorter than the first period, a selection of the signal corresponding to the quantity of charges accumulated in the photodiode of a photosite having the highest unsaturated intensity or else a saturation signal, and a digitization of the selected signal. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305751 | Solid-State Image Capture Device - A control part | 2012-12-06 |
20120305752 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE, AND IMAGING DEVICE - A solid-state imaging device includes: a column comparison circuit which compares a pixel signal with ramp waves and detects a timing at which the pixel signal and the ramp waves match; a counter circuit which is disposed for each of the pixel columns and measures the timing in the column comparison circuit by being supplied with a clock signal; and M first inverters which are equidistantly connected in series, wherein the counter circuit belongs to one of M groups corresponding to each of the M first inverters disposed in the upper clock stage, the odd-numbered group has second inverters disposed between the output terminal of the first inverter corresponding to the group and the counter circuit of the group, and the even-numbered group has buffers disposed between the output terminal of the first inverter corresponding to the group and the counter circuit of the group. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305753 | CIRCUIT FOR SETTING THE VOLTAGE POTENTIAL AT THE OUTPUT OF A PIN PHOTORECEIVER AND PHOTORECEIVER ASSEMBLY - A circuit sets an output potential at a radio frequency (RF) output of a pin photoreceiver that includes an ohmic terminal resistor connected between a supply voltage and the RF output. The circuit includes a control loop with an ohmic replication resistor having a resistance approximately equal to a resistance of the ohmic terminal resistor. The control loop further includes a sub-circuit configured to measure a voltage difference across the ohmic replication resistor and to reproduce the voltage difference as the supply voltage at an output terminal of the control loop. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305754 | OPTICAL PROBE, COVERING MEMBER, MEASUREMENT METHOD FOR AN OPTICAL PROBE, AND OPTICAL POWER METER - An optical probe includes an optical probe main body and a covering member. The optical probe main body includes a light-emitting portion configured to emit laser light. The covering member is configured to cover a part of the optical probe main body from the light-emitting portion such that laser light from the light-emitting portion can be emitted to an outside, and to be detachable from the optical probe main body. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305755 | TOUCH SENSING APPARATUS HAVING A SIMPLIFIED STRUCTURE AND REDUCED MANUFACTURING COST - A touch sensing apparatus includes a light source generating a light. The light travels though a light distribution part. A light guide part guides the light to the light distribution part. A light sensing part outputs an output signal corresponding to an intensity of the light incident through the light guide part and the light distribution part when a touch occurs. A light reflection part reflects the light provided to the light distribution part, and a coordinate generating part calculates a coordinate value of the touch using the output signal from the light sensing part. | 2012-12-06 |
20120305756 | Spectrometer Calibration System and Method - A spectrometer calibration system and method that permits a database of spectral peak shapes to be applied as basis template functions to characterize a radiation detector is disclosed. The disclosed system/method interpolates stored arrays representing a series of spectral peak shapes at a range of specified energies to enable formation of a calibration peak shape template at any desired spectral energy level. These basis functions may be generated from analytical functions and/or empirically measured spectral data and produce output shape calibration templates that are independent of the generation method for the basis templates. The disclosed system/method acts as an abstraction layer between the method of peak shape determination and the use of the peak shape basis functions in any subsequent spectroscopic analysis, permitting rapid and inexpensive spectrometer calibration updates without the need for any embedded spectrometer software modifications. | 2012-12-06 |