50th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110303786 | SILENCER FOR AN AUXILIARY POWER UNIT OF AN AIRCRAFT - A silencer for an auxiliary power unit of an aircraft comprises an inlet, an outlet, a housing and a flow channel with a porous wall material that is arranged in the housing. An intermediate space is formed between the housing and the flow channel and divided into outer cells that are arranged around the flow channel by means of one or more partitions. This makes it possible to realize a very compact silencer with very good sound insulation properties. The sound dampening can be additionally improved by dividing the outer cells into outer regions and inner regions, by adapting the shape of the silencer to a tail section of an aircraft and by arranging an annular channel on the outlet. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303787 | Load Indicator - An overload detecting assembly comprising a lateral probe ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110303788 | PIN BEARING ARRANGEMENT FOR AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR - Pin bearing arrangement ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110303789 | MOBILE AIRCRAFT RECOVERY SYSTEM - An apparatus for the recovery of an aircraft includes a capture device and first and second pole pairs. The first pole pair includes first top and bottom poles respectively placed near first top and bottom portions of the capture device. The first pole pair is configured to move from a first position, in which the pole pair holds the capture device in an open position to capture the aircraft, to a second position, in which the pole pair holds the capture device in a closed position to contain the captured aircraft after impact of the aircraft on the capture device. The second pole pair includes second top and bottom poles respectively placed near second top and bottom portions of the capture device. The second pole pair is also configured to move from the first position to the second position. Further, energy elements are coupled on one end to a respective top or bottom portion of the capture device and on another end to a respective top or bottom pole. The energy elements are disposed to absorb the force of the impact of the aircraft. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303790 | FRAME FOR A FLIGHT PASSENGER SEATING ROW - A frame for a flight passenger seating row having a front support structure and a rear support structure connected by means of at least one seat divider and at least one transverse beam. The seat divider(s) and the transverse beam(s) is/are easily releaseably connected to the front and/or rearsupport structure. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303791 | Fuselage Section of an Aircraft and Method for the Production of the Fuselage Section - In accordance with the method, an inside layer of a fuselage section skin made from first fibers is placed on a manufacturing surface, the first fibers being placed in one or more first fiber directions. On the inside layer, a stiffening structure is formed from stiffening fibers, the stiffening fibers being placed in one or more stiffening fiber directions. An outside layer of the fuselage section skin, comprising fourth fibers, is placed on the stiffening structure formed from stiffening fibers, the fourth fibers being placed in one or more fourth fiber directions. The stiffening structure is designed and developed in such a way that the fuselage section does not require an additional stiffening structure, is connected with the fuselage section skin, and comprises the inside layer, the stiffening structure, and the outside layer; in particular, an additional stiffening structure in the form of stringers and frames is not required. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303792 | TELESCOPIC STRUT - A telescopic strut for electrically connecting a fixed structure of an aircraft to a movable structure mounted to the fixed structure, wherein the strut is adapted to be mechanically connected to the fixed structure by its one end and to be mechanically connected to the movable structure by its opposite end, the strut comprising a plurality of telescopic elements and containing a helically coiled electrical cable, wherein the cable is adapted to move between retracted and extended positions with the telescoping of the strut. Also, a method of operating an aircraft having a movable structure mounted to a fixed structure, and one or more of the telescopic struts mechanically and electrically connected between the fixed and movable structures. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303793 | PARACHUTE RELEASE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A parachute release system is configured to releasably couple a parachute to a payload. A parachute release mechanism is coupled to a suspension strap routed through a strap sleeve. The parachute release mechanism is configured to provide near-simultaneous separation of the suspension straps from the payload via operation of a rotatable hinge pin. The strap sleeve reduces the possibility of the suspension strap becoming entangled with the payload. With this system and method, larger payloads may be supported and/or the mass of the parachute release system may be reduced. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303794 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FEEDING JET ENGINES - The inventions relate to engine systems of space transportation means. The method is carried out with the aid of a system which comprises a spacecraft (KLA/SC) with a propulsive jet engine ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110303795 | THREE-WING, SIX TILT-PROPULSION UNIT, VTOL AIRCRAFT - A vertical takeoff and landing aircraft having a fuselage with, preferably, three wings and six synchronously tilt-able propulsion units, each one mounted above, below, or on each half of the aforementioned three wings. The propulsion units are oriented vertically for vertical flight and horizontally for forward flight. Each propulsion unit comprises a propeller having a plurality of blades, where the pitch angle associated with the distal end of each blade and the proximal end of each blade are independently adjustable. As such, each of the propellers can be adjusted to exhibit a first blade pitch angle distribution optimized for vertical flight and a second blade pitch angle distribution optimized for forward flight. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303796 | MORPHING CONTROL SURFACE TRANSITION - A transition section forms a continuous contour across a gap between a pair of structures. The transition section comprises at least one rib mounted within the gap and being pivotable relative to the structures. A tip may be mounted to an aft end of the rib and may be rotatable about a tip axis. A skin panel may extend between the structures and may at least partially cover the tip. The skin panel may be deformable during pivoting of the rib such that the tip may rotate into substantial alignment with the skin panel. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303797 | POWER POLE EXTENDER - A power pole extender for extending the length of a base power pole includes a housing having a central divider separating a first channel within the housing from a second channel within the housing. The power pole extender interfaces with the base power pole such that the first and second channels communicate with power and communication channels of the base power pole, respectively, allowing power and communication wiring to extend therethrough. The power pole extender includes a first support sleeve partially disposed within the first channel and extending outwardly therefrom and a second support sleeve partially disposed within the second channel and extending outwardly therefrom. The first and second support sleeves provide structural support to the interface between the power pole extender and the base power pole. The power pole extender may be secured to the base power pole by a detachable clip. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303798 | WALL STORAGE MOUNTING SYSTEM - A wall-mountable slatwall system for use with one or more mounting components includes first and second rail members. The first rail member includes a wall engaging portion disposed on a rear side and a rearward oriented first hook portion disposed on a front side. The second rail member includes a wall engaging portion disposed on a rear side and a forward oriented second hook portion disposed along a first edge of a front side and pivotally receivable between the first hook portion and the wall engaging portion of the first rail member when the second rail member is assembled with the first rail member. The wall engaging portion of the first rail member obstructs lateral disengagement of the second hook portion from the first hook portion. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303799 | AIRCRAFT CONDUIT HARNESS RETENTION SYSTEM - A conduit harness retention system has a base, a first spacer, a second spacer and a cap which snap-fit together to retain P-clip harnesses in position spaced from an aircraft fuselage. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303800 | SUPPORT APPARATUS - A support apparatus includes a first substantially horizontal member positioned adjacent to first and second elongated substantially vertical member members. The first substantially horizontal member has a channel formed in its rear side. The channel is sized and configured to receive wiring for display devices. The first substantially horizontal member is supported or attached to first and second collars positioned on the first and second elongated substantially vertical members such that movement of the first and second collars adjusts a vertical position of the first substantially horizontal member. One or more display devices, such as LCD screens or computer monitors, may be positioned on the first substantially horizontal member. Preferably, each display device positioned on the first substantially horizontal member is connected to the first substantially horizontal member via a connector that utilizes a releasable attachment mechanism that permits an easy removal or connection to the first substantially horizontal member. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303801 | Sprinkler Elevating Apparatus and Method - A sprinkler elevating apparatus is provided for use on an irrigation device. The sprinkler elevating apparatus includes a sprinkler support body and a midline hose coupling body. The sprinkler support body is configured to support the sprinkler at an elevated position relative to the irrigation device. The midline hose coupling body is carried by the sprinkler support body. The midline hose coupling body has a contact portion configured to affix to a midline section of a flexible hose drop of the irrigation device. A method is also provided. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303802 | ARMREST ASSEMBLY - An armrest assembly for use with a first control device and a second control device arranged generally in a tandem configuration is disclosed herein. The armrest assembly includes, but is not limited to, a base member configured for mounting to the horizontal surface proximate the first control device in a position aligned with the first and the second control devices. The armrest assembly also includes an arm support member movably mounted to the base member. The arm support member is configured to move between a first position and a second position. The arm support member is configured to steady a user's arm when accessing the first control device when the arm support member is in the first position. The arm support member is further configured to steady the user's arm when accessing the second control device when the arm support member is in the second position. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303803 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A DISPLAY DEVICE - A support structure for a display device is disclosed. The support structure may include a main rail configured to attach to the display. The main rail can have a first mating element extending along a portion of the length of the main rail and the main rail has a profile. The support structure also can have a guide member including a second mating element to mate with the first mating element and a friction pad configured to contact the curved profile. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303804 | STAND FOR A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT - The invention provides a stand for a musical instrument which includes a ground-engaging base, a post which extends from the base and a clamp assembly, attached to the post, which includes a pair of clamping arms, each of which is variably spaced relatively to the other along an axis transverse to the post, to detachably engage a respective side of the instrument, when placed therebetween, to hold the instrument in a convenient position for a user to access and play. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303805 | SUPPORT SYSTEM - A mounting system for pivotally mounting a load such as display device to a support arm including a device mounting element for supporting a display, a hoop element defined by a portion of the circumference of a circle, and a support arm mount slidable along relative to, and rotatable about relative to, the hoop. A support system for supporting a load such as a display device includes a mount for a load, a base element and a support arm coupling the mount and base element at, respectively, distal and proximal portions of the support arm, and pivotally connected to at least the base element. A support arm for supporting a load such as a display device includes a balancing mechanism providing a force or torque operative to balance the weight of a display device on or near a first end of the support arm, an adjustment mechanism to adjust the magnitude of the force or torque provided by the balancing mechanism, and an indicator arrangement on the support arm for providing a visual indication of the magnitude of force or torque provided by the balancing mechanism. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303806 | MOBILE FIGURE STAND - A decoy display stand powered by air flow or wind force is provided including a vertical stake and a horizontal frame. The frame includes vertical support rods and a horizontal bar having a central horizontal frame and two horizontal extension frames. The vertical support rods are disposed at the outer ends of the horizontal extension frames and receive figures such as animal decoys or seasonal ornaments. The stake is received by the central horizontal frame and permits 360 degree rotation of the central horizontal frame around the stake with wind or manual energy. The figures are designed to capture energy and facilitate the rotation of the frame about the stake. A fastener is provided adjacent the central horizontal frame and the stake to manage rotation of the frame in varying degrees between free rotation and no rotation and, in some cases, adjust the height of the frame from the ground. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303807 | ROOF SUPPORT SYSTEM - A support foot ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110303808 | CAN HOLDER - A can holder connectable to like configured can holders comprises an upper face and a cavity and two side portions, with the cavity being used to selectively receive objects. One of the side portions includes an extension member and the other side portion includes a socket. The can holder is connectable to additional can holders with the extension member being selectively connectable to a socket of a second can holder and the socket of the can holder selectively receiving an extension member of a third can holder. The extension member may comprise a slide rail member and the socket may comprise a slide rail receiver, and the can holder may be connectable to additional can holders via dovetail joints at the side portions. A back portion may include one or more magnets for mounting the can holder to a generally vertical surface. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303809 | CLAMPING DEVICE FOR ATTACHMENT TO A HORIZONTAL BEAM - A clamping structure comprising an elongated rod having a plurality of bends for attaching to a horizontal beam. The clamping structure includes back portions adjacent the back of the beam, lower portions adjacent to the bottom of the beam, one or more top portions adjacent to the top of the beam and extending forward of the beam, and front portions which are angled away from the front of the beam. The clamping structure may be used to temporarily attach a holding element such as a cup holder or hook to the horizontal beam, and the holding element may be attached to the clamping structure or may be made from the same elongated rod as the holding element. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303810 | Display Hanging Structure - The present invention is related to a display hanging structure which is for hanging a display on the wall. The display has a rear portion, and the display hanging structure comprises at least two hangers, a shaft and at least one fixing block. The hangers are disposed at rear portion and each hanger has a hole disposing at identical altitude comparative to the other hole. The shaft is axial shaped which is disposed in the holes. The fixing block is disposed on the wall and contains a slot for receiving the shaft. Whereby, the display may be firmly stuck on the wall by means of placing the shaft in the slots. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303811 | HAND RAIL MOUNTING SYSTEM - A hand rail mounting system having a rail with an open end and a barrel with a open end configured to fit about closely about an outer surface of the first rail. The rail may be slidably received within the barrel. A clamp is positioned within the barrel and extends into the open end of the rail, with a portion of the end of the rail between the clamp and the barrel. A screw extends through the barrel and engages the saddle. The screw configured so that rotating the screw will draw the clamp toward the barrel and capture the end of the rail within the barrel between the barrel and the clamp. The end of the rail is generally contained within the barrel. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303812 | INCREMENTALLY EXTENDABLE TELESCOPIC MOUNTING - Incrementally extendable telescopic mounting, the extension of which is determined by a guide lug, integral with a female element and moving inside a multi-segment cam-type guide system, laid out at the periphery of a male element, and by the relative positions of a single cylindrical arc shaped stop having a trapezoid cross-section and being laid out on one of the telescopic elements, the trapezoid perimeter bearing surface of said stop resting successively on a circumferential series of staged cylindrical arc shaped hollow stops laid out on the other telescopic element and preferably having the same angular length, the same radial depth and the same trapezoid perimeter and area as those of the single stop, said single and multiple staged cylindrical arc shaped hollow stops having preferably, within their respective telescopic elements, the same outer and inner diameters and, as their common centre, the device axis. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303813 | CONNECTOR FOR PANEL MEMBERS - Aspects of the invention are directed to a connector that connects a first flat member and a second flat member. The connector can include a support portion, a first arm, connected to the support portion, and defining a first arm channel. The connector can also include a second arm, connected to the support portion, and defining a second arm channel, the second arm being apart from the first arm. An opening is defined, in part, by an edge of the support portion, and edge of the first arm and an edge of the second arm. Also, the first arm channel an the second arm channel and the support portion are shaped and configured such that the first flat member can be positioned, in part, within the first arm channel, and extend through the opening, and the second flat member can be positioned, in part, in the second arm channel. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303814 | Systems and Methods for Interchangeably Mounting Objects - An interchangeable object mounting system is disclosed. The object mounting system comprises an object receptacle and an object. The object receptacle may be a front-, top-, or side-loading frame. The object has a flange portion adapted to fit into and be secured by the object receptacle, and a forward portion that, when the object is installed, is exposed by a central opening in the object receptacle and typically extends forwardly of the object receptacle. The object may be, for example, a working surface, such as a cork board or dry erase white board, a container, or an amusement device. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303815 | Workpiece Support Tool And Method Of Temporarily Mounting Workpieces Of Varying Shapes - An apparatus and method for supporting a workpiece against a wall (wall or ceiling surface) in order to further mount the workpiece, typically on the wall or ceiling. This helping tool allows a single person to hold a workpiece in place(s) at an elevation while working on final installation. The disclosure includes a knuckle member which at least two generally orthogonal passages therethrough which receive bars having wall pads. The bars can be positionally adjusted within the passageways to preferably create the appropriate shaped “box” enclosure to hold the workpiece. The preferred shape enclosure is the smallest which will hold the piece the closest to the wall surface while being adjustable for different sized workpieces. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303816 | Cable roller, system and/or method for extending and/or retracting a coiled cable - A cable roller, a system and/or a method extend and/or retract a coiled cable. The cable roller, the system and/or the method secure an article to a fixture while allowing manipulation, testing and/or maneuvering of the article with respect to the fixture. A drum attaches to the fixture. The drum has a sleeve that rotates freely with respect to the central axis of the drum. A spring action of the coiled cable rotates the sleeve to extend and/or to retract the coiled cable from an underside of the fixture. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303817 | Systems and Methods for Securing Objects to Vehicles - Systems and methods for securing objects to vehicles are provided. In some embodiments, a system may include a first and a second standoff apparatus that may be configured to support an object. Each of the first standoff apparatus and second standoff apparatus may include a recoilable device and a connector for coupling the recoilable device to the object. The first standoff may also include an anchor coupled to the vehicle, a support arm coupled to the anchor, and a cable coupled to the support arm, wherein at least the cable supports the weight of the object. In some embodiments, recoilable device may be configured to flex in response to an impact on the object and return the object to a first original position in the absence of the impact. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303818 | LIFT STRUT WITH MECHANICAL SPRING ELEMENT - An extendable and retractable lift strut includes a support tube, a guide rod fixedly attached at the support tube, an extension tube that is extendable and retractable relative to the support tube and guide rod, and a biasing element that biases or urges the extension tube towards an extended position relative to the support tube. The biasing element may be a compression spring having a coiled wire formed of a shape memory alloy material. The biasing element provides a substantially constant biasing force over substantially the entire range of extension and retraction of the extension tube relative to the support tube. A locking mechanism may be disposed in the extension tube and may be selectively actuatable to lock relative to the guide rod to limit movement of the extension tube relative to the support tube. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303819 | DISPLAY STAND WITH WEAR STRUCTURE - A display stand comprises at least one connecting block having a through hole for accommodating a supporting pole and at least one recess for pivotably connecting with a sloping pole, wherein an isolating element is disposed between the connecting block and the supporting pole within the through hole. The connecting block defines at least one annular groove in the through hole. The isolating element is provided with an annular rib corresponding to the annular groove to enable the isolating element to be snugly fitted in the through hole of the connecting block. The isolating element has an opening to provide a predetermined elastic fore of deformation. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303820 | Methods And Systems For Optimizing The Alignment Of Optical Packages - A method for optimizing the alignment of an optical package includes directing a beam spot of a laser along a folded optical path and onto a waveguide portion of a wavelength conversion. The output intensity of the wavelength conversion device is measured as a position of an adjustable optical component is adjusted about a first scanning axis and a second scanning axis thereby traversing the beam spot along a first and second scan lines on the waveguide portion of the wavelength conversion device. The change in the output intensity of the wavelength conversion device is then determined based on the adjusted position of the adjustable optical component. The adjustable optical component is then positioned on the first scanning axis and the second scanning axis based on the determined changes in the output intensity of the wavelength conversion device such that the output intensity of the wavelength conversion device is maximized. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303821 | Active Photosensing Pixel - An active photosensing pixel is disclosed, in which a two-terminal photosensing transistor has a first terminal coupled to a first node, a second terminal coupled to a selection line and a control terminal connected to the second terminal. A driving transistor has a first terminal coupled to a first reference voltage, a second terminal coupled to an output line and a control terminal connected to the first node. A reset capacitor has a first terminal connected to the control terminal of the two-terminal photosensing transistor, and a second terminal connected to the first node. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303822 | ELECTRON MULTIPLICATION IMAGE SENSOR AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - The invention relates to image sensors and more particularly those which are intended to capture images at low luminance levels. An active-pixel image sensor is provided, each pixel comprising, on the surface of a semiconductor active layer, a photodiode region adjacent a transfer gate itself adjacent a charge storage region, the transfer gate permitting, when it receives a transfer pulse, the transfer of charge from the photodiode region to the storage region. The photodiode region is adjacent an accelerating gate isolated from the semiconductor active layer. Switching means are provided so as to apply to the accelerating gate, during an integration phase preceding the transfer pulse, a series of high-potential/low-potential alternations inducing an electric field alternately in one direction and in the other direction between the photodiode region and the active layer region located beneath the accelerating gate. Impacts with atoms of the lattice create secondary electrons, thereby increasing the sensitivity of the sensor. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303823 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE - A solid-state imaging device of one embodiment includes a light receiving section including of a plurality of pixels | 2011-12-15 |
20110303824 | Apparatus for Sub-Wavelength Near-Field Focusing of Electromagnetic Waves - Planar sub-wavelength structures provide superlensing, i.e., electromagnetic focusing beyond the diffraction limit. The planar structures use diffraction to force the input field to converge to a spot on the focal plane. The sub-wavelength patterned structures manipulate the output wave in such a manner as to form a sub-wavelength focus in the near field. In some examples, the sub-wavelength structures may be linear grating-like structures that can focus electromagnetic radiation to lines of arbitrarily small sub-wavelength dimension, or two dimensional grating-like structures and Bessel (azimuthally symmetric) structures that can focus to spots of arbitrarily small sub-wavelength dimensions. The particular pattern for the sub-wavelength structures may be derived from the desired focus. Some examples describe sub-wavelength structures that have been implemented to focus microwave radiation to sub-wavelength dimensions in the near field. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303825 | Active Photosensing Pixel - An active photosensing pixel is disclosed, in which a two-terminal photosensing transistor has a first terminal coupled to a first node, a second terminal coupled to a first selection line and a control terminal connected to the second terminal. A driving transistor has a first terminal coupled to a first reference voltage, a second terminal coupled to an output line and a control terminal connected to the first node. A reset transistor has a first terminal connected to the first node, a second terminal coupled to a second reference voltage and a control terminal coupled to a second selection line. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303826 | PHOTOSENSITIVE CONTROL SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF OPERATING THEREOF - A photosensitive control system includes a light source device configured to provide a directional light beam and a photosensitive device which includes at least one pre-arranged photosensitive unit. Also, the photosensitive control system has a light guide device configured between the light source device and the photosensitive device for guiding the light beam to the at least one photosensitive unit and therefore the photosensitive device produces a sensing signal. In addition, the photosensitive control system includes a controller configured to receive the sensing signal and provide control data in accordance with the sensing signal. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303827 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM PROVIDING A STORAGE GATE PIXEL WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE - A method, apparatus and system are described providing a high dynamic range pixel. An integration period has multiple sub-integration periods during which charges are accumulated in a photosensor and repeatedly transferred to a storage node, where the charges are accumulated for later transfer to another storage node for output. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303828 | SELECTIVELY TRANSLUCENT WINDOW - A system and method for controlling the intensity of light into a cabin space is provided. The system includes a controller in communication with a window. The window is configured to have variable transmittance. The system further includes a sensor operable to detect the state of a pupil. The sensor is also in communication with the controller. The controller processes the state of an iris of a user so as to adjust the transmissivity of the window. Accordingly, the intensity of light entering into a cabin space may be controlled so as to facilitate the vision of the occupants. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303829 | LIGHT SENSOR - The light dose received by perishable goods is an important parameter in determining the lifetime of those goods. A light sensor ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110303830 | OPTOELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - An optoelectronic transmission system includes a light guide module, an optical signal source, an optical fiber, and a light detector. The light guide module includes a light guide body, and a lens formed on the light guide body. The optical signal source emits output optical signals towards the light guide body. The light guide body reflects and directs the output optical signals towards the lens. The optical fiber includes a first end and an opposing second end. The optical fiber transmits the output optical signals from the first end to the second end, and transmits input optical signals from the second end to the first end. The light guide body transmits the input optical signal therethrough. The light detector is positioned at an opposite side of the light guide module to the optical fiber. The light detector receives and converts the input optical signals into electrical signals. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303831 | ROTARY ENCODER THAT DETECTS ROTATION ANGLE - A rotary encoder | 2011-12-15 |
20110303832 | Spatial Detection on an Electronic Device Using Optical Coding - A method of detecting motion at an electronics device includes a detector at the device. Light reflects from an object located external to the device and is projected onto a mask. The mask includes a predetermined pattern of light-transmissive and opaque areas that will either allow, or block the reflected light from passing through the mask and forming a light pattern on the light-sensitive surface of a light sensor. The light sensor generates a waveform based on this light-pattern, and a processor processes the generated waveform to detect whether the object is in motion. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303833 | SHIELDING STRUCTURE AND IMAGING DEVICE SUPPORT STRUCTURE - An imaging device support structure includes a master flange having an opening portion through which an optical axis A passes, an imaging device which is attached to the master flange via the attachment plate and is positioned in the opening portion as viewed in an optical axis A direction, and a shielding member which shields a gap between the master flange and the imaging device in the opening portion. The shielding member is pressed against the opening edge of the first opening portion. The opening edge of the first opening portion has a substantially polygonal shape with corner portions which outwardly protrude. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303834 | Apparatus and Method for Replicating Liquid Blends and Identifying the Ratios of Their Liquid Ingredients - Disclosed herein are methods and an apparatus to determine and replicate unknown ratios of original target liquid blends, such as hydrocarbon fuel blends or contaminants, by using an in-process fluorescence-monitored procedure. The method relies on trial-and-error mixing of the liquid ingredients into a single container. At the end of the trial-and-error procedure the formed blend becomes an exact replica of the target blend. The method can also be used to build calibration curves without employing sets of previously prepared standard solutions. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303835 | Method For Determining Radiation Attenuation By An Examination Object In A Positron Emission Tomography Scanner - A method is disclosed for determining radiation attenuation by an examination object in a positron emission tomography scanner. In at least one embodiment of the method, an initial segmentation of the examination object is fixed, wherein an attenuation coefficient is assigned to each segment of the segmentation. Furthermore, raw radiation data about the examination object arranged in the positron emission tomography scanner is acquired, and a correction factor is automatically determined for each pixel with the aid of an optimization method, in which the probability of the acquired raw radiation data is maximized taking into account the segmentation and the attenuation coefficients assigned to the segments. A statistical parameter of the correction factors is then determined for each segment and the segmentation is corrected by subdividing a segment as a function of the statistical parameter determined for the segment. Finally, a segment correction factor is determined for each segment from the correction factors assigned to the segment and the attenuation coefficients assigned to the segments are corrected as a function of the segment correction factors. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303836 | RUGGEDIZED NEUTRON SHIELDS - A shield for a well logging instrument includes an outer layer including a reinforcing fiber disposed in a matrix and an inner layer including a thermal neutron absorbing material disposed in a matrix. The thermal neutron absorbing material is selected to emit capture gamma rays having energy outside a selected energy range. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303837 | Compact Aerosol Time-Of-Flight Mass Spectrometer - Among other things, methods, systems, apparatus for performing on-the-fly apportionment are described. In particular, a mass spectrometry apparatus includes an ionization laser to produce a deionization laser beam. The apparatus also includes a particle beam path that receives aerosol particles and intersects the ionization laser beam at a location where aerosol particles are desorbed and ionized by the laser beam. The apparatus also includes an ion extractor located at or near the ionization location to separate positive ions and negative ions desorbed from the aerosol particles and to direct the positive ions along a first direction of an ion path and the negative ions along a second, opposite direction of the ion path. The apparatus also includes a first reflectron located at a first side of the ion extractor, on the ion path, to reflect the positive ions along a first reflection path that deviates from the ion path. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303838 | Method Of Avoiding Space Charge Saturation Effects In An Ion Trap - A mass spectrometer is provided comprising a first ion trap ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110303839 | AP-ECD METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MASS SPECTROMETRIC ANALYSIS OF PEPTIDES AND PROTEINS - An in-source atmospheric pressure electron capture dissociation (AP-ECD) method and apparatus for mass spectrometric analysis of peptides and proteins. An electrified sprayer generates a multiply-charged peptide/protein ions from a sample solution, a source of electrons for negative reagents, and a flow of gas for guiding positively charged ions from the electrified sprayer to a downstream reaction region within the guide. The reaction region being at or near atmospheric pressure and substantially free of the electric field from the electrified sprayer. In another embodiment, the method uses electron transfer dissociation (ETD), in the event that anions are substituted for electrons as the negative reagents. Fragment ions exiting the reaction region are subsequently passed into a mass analyzer of a mass spectrometer for mass analysis of the ions. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303840 | MULTIPOLE ION GUIDE ION TRAP MASS SPECTROMETRY WITH MS/MSN ANALYSIS - A method includes directing ions from an atmospheric pressure ion source to a first ion guide; directing ions in the first ion guide to a second ion guide, the second ion guide being a multipole ion guide extending along an axis; periodically directing ions along the axis; receiving at least some of the ions in a time-of-flight analyzer; accelerating the ions in the time-of-flight mass analyzer orthogonal to the axis; and detecting the accelerated ions. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303841 | MASS ANALYSIS DEVICE WITH WIDE ANGULAR ACCEPTANCE INCLUDING A REFLECTRON - A mass analysis device with wide angular acceptance, notably of the mass spectrometer or atom probe microscope type, includes means for receiving a sample, means for extracting ions from the surface of the sample, and a reflectron producing a torroidal electrostatic field whose equipotential lines are defined by a first curvature in a first direction and a first center of curvature, and a second curvature in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and a second center of curvature, the sample being positioned close to the first center of curvature. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303842 | Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer - When performing an automatic MS | 2011-12-15 |
20110303843 | SAMPLE OBSERVING METHOD AND SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE - Provided is a sample observing method wherein the effect on throughput is minimized, and a pattern profile can be obtained at high accuracy even in a complicated LSI pattern, regardless of the scanning direction of an electron beam. In the sample observing method, the presence or absence of an edge parallel to a scanning direction ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110303844 | ELECTRON MICROSCOPE, AND SPECIMEN HOLDING METHOD - It is an object of the present invention to provide an electron microscope for properly applying a retarding voltage to a sample which is brought into electrical conduction. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303845 | ELECTRON BEAM DEVICE AND SAMPLE HOLDING DEVICE FOR ELECTRON BEAM DEVICE - An object of the invention is to provide an electron beam device and a sample holding device for the electron beam device that can observe the reaction between a sample and a gas at high resolution while a gas atmosphere is maintained even by using thin diaphragms. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303846 | IR DETECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - An Infra Red detector system and method is disclosed. There is benefit in providing signal processing functions into each pixel of a 2D focal plane IR detector for applications such as hostile target detection. The thermal characteristics of muzzle flash or a projectile and it's trajectory for example are distinguishable from background scene. A technique to add a signal detection function to normal IR detector thermal imaging operation to a standard direct inject Integrate While Read (IWR) pixel circuit and for providing target detection at extremely high data rates is described. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303847 | BOLOMETER TYPE TERAHERTZ WAVE DETECTOR - A bolometer type Terahertz wave detector comprises: a temperature detecting portion having a thin bolometer film formed on a substrate, a reflective film that reflects Terahertz waves formed on the substrate at a position facing the temperature detecting portion, and an absorption film formed on the top surface of part of an eave-like member that extends to the inside from the perimeter edge section of the temperature detecting portion and that absorbs Terahertz waves. The reflective film and the absorption film form an optical resonant structure. A thermal isolation structure is formed by a support portion that supports the temperature detecting portion such that it is separated from the substrate by a gap. The eave-like member is supported by the support portion so that it is separated from the substrate by a gap. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303848 | Method and Apparatus for Electromagnetic Detection for Use in the Manufacture of Fibrous Web - An apparatus for measuring parameters, such as moisture content or basis weight, of a fibrous web, e.g. paper or non-wovens, comprises optical elements and a wavelength selection device for selectively directing a beam of electromagnetic radiation comprising wavelengths in at least the mid infrared (MIR) spectral range through the web; an element, such as a beam stop, arranged in the path of electromagnetic radiation emerging from the web, for separating directly transmitted from scattered electromagnetic radiation; a collector for collecting the scattered radiation; and at least one detector for detecting the scattered radiation collected by the collector. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303849 | DUAL SCREEN RADIOGRAPHIC DETECTOR WITH IMPROVED SPATIAL SAMPLING - Embodiments of radiographic imaging apparatus and methods for operating the same can include a first scintillator, a second scintillator, a plurality of first photosensitive elements, and a plurality of second photosensitive elements. The plurality of first photosensitive elements receives light from the first scintillator and has first photosensitive element characteristics chosen to cooperate with the first scintillator properties. The plurality of second photosensitive elements are arranged to receive light from the second scintillator and has second photosensitive element characteristics different from the first photosensitive element characteristics and chosen to cooperate with the second scintillator properties. Further, the first scintillator can have first scintillator properties and the second scintillator can have second scintillator properties different from the first scintillator properties. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303850 | NOVEL DISCRIMINATING MOLECULE FAMILY FOR NEUTRON AND GAMMA RADIATION - The invention relates to a novel discriminating molecule family for neutron and gamma radiation, and to the preparation method thereof. Said molecules are also useful for detecting radiation (X, gamma, electrons, protons, ions), and thus for manufacturing radar, and industrial or medical dosimetry instruments. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303851 | HIGH RESOLUTION SINGLE PHOTON EMISSION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (SPECT) SYSTEM - A high resolution single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging system comprising:
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20110303852 | SCINTILLATOR INCLUDING A SCINTILLATOR PARTICULATE AND A POLYMER MATRIX - A scintillator device includes a polymeric polymer matrix, a neutron sensing particulate material dispersed within the polymer matrix, and a scintillating particulate material dispersed within the polymer matrix. In an embodiment, the neutron sensing particulate material has an average characteristic length of not greater than about 3 microns. The scintillating particulate material has an average characteristic length of at least about 16 microns. In another embodiment, a ratio of the average characteristic length of the scintillating particulate material to the average characteristic length of the neutron sensing particulate material is at least about 55. In a further embodiment, an energy deposited in the scintillating particulate material by a positively charged particle is at least about 1.25 MeV. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303853 | X-ray detector and X-ray image detecting method - An X-ray detector and a method of detecting an X-ray image. The method includes: during an offset adjustment, sequentially outputting first gate signals to a plurality of gate lines for turning on the switching devices; during an offset read out, sequentially outputting second gate signals to the plurality of gate lines for turning on the switching devices after a first window time; and during the offset read out, reading electrical signals output by the switching device. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303854 | GAMMA RAY DIRECTIONALITY PROBE - A probe for determining direction to a radiation source emitting gamma rays with radiation detectors arranged around a scattering element. Incoming gamma rays are deflected by Compton scattering within the scattering element. Scattered radiation is detected in the radiation detectors. The detected pattern of secondary scatter into the detectors is dependent on the location of the source. The analog outputs from the processing electronics are routed from the detectors to a digital processing unit. A directional filter algorithm that combines rates at different detectors decodes the direction to the source. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303855 | ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZER HAVING VIBRATION-PROOF FUNCTION - Disclosed herein is an ultraviolet sterilizer having a vibration-proof function. The ultraviolet sterilizer includes an ultraviolet sterilization unit. The ultraviolet sterilization unit has an inlet through which ballast water is drawn thereinto, an outlet through which the ballast water is discharged therefrom, and an ultraviolet lamp located between the inlet and the outlet. The ultraviolet lamp applies ultraviolet rays to the ballast water. The ultraviolet sterilizer further includes a cap which supports each of the opposite ends of the ultraviolet sterilization unit, and a shock absorption unit which is elastically compressed at a first end thereof by the cap while a second end thereof compresses an end of the ultraviolet lamp. Thereby, even if the ultraviolet sterilization unit vibrates, the sleeve pipe or the ultraviolet lamp can be prevented from being damaged, and explosive gas which may cause the ultraviolet sterilizer to explode is also prevented from entering the cap. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303856 | DETECTION METHOD BASED ON WHISPERING GALLERY MODES IN MICROSPHERES FLOATING IN A SOLUTION UNDER TEST - The detection method can include: exciting at least one fluorescent microsphere floating in said solution under test by exposing it to excitation light; measuring a fluorescence spectrum of said at least one fluorescent microsphere, said fluorescence spectrum comprising multiple whispering gallery modes; obtaining a set of predetermined fluorescence spectra corresponding to those of microspheres having varying external refractive index and varying radius, identifying a matching fluorescence spectrum of the set which more closely matches the measured fluorescence spectrum; comparing the matching fluorescence spectrum of the set to the measured fluorescence spectrum. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303857 | Fast Scanning of a Target Region - The invention concerns a method for irradiating a target with a beam approaching target points, involving the following steps: Measuring at least one of the parameters relating to the position of the beam and the intensity of the beam, changing the beam as a function of the at least one measured parameter, particularly as a function of a variance relating to the at least one measured parameter. The method is characterized in that the at least one measured parameter is measured at the most once per target point. Furthermore, the invention concerns a device for irradiating a target in accordance with the invention-based method and a control system for controlling such a device. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303858 | Device and Method for Determining Control Parameters for an Irradiation Unit, Irradiation Unit and Irradiation Method - The invention concerns a device for determining control parameters for an irradiation system by means of which a number of irradiation doses are successively deposited at different target points in a target volume. The device comprises an input device which is designed for detecting a target region and for detecting a movement of the target region, an evaluation device for detecting control parameters for controlling a beam in such a way that with the help of the control parameters a beam is able to follow the movement of the target region and to deposit a defined dose distribution in the target region, wherein the evaluation device is designed in such a way that when detecting the control parameters at least a first selectable control parameter is detected so that the beam is able to follow the movement of the target region merely orthogonally to beam direction, or when detecting the control parameters, at least a first selectable control parameter and a further control parameter representing energy modulation are detected, wherein the determination of the at least first control parameter and the further control parameter is performed by considering motion tracking in beam direction. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303859 | Generating Pulse Parameters in a Particle Analyzer - A method is provided for generating measurement parameters for a particle sample in a particle analyzer. The method includes, interrogating the particle sample with a triggering interrogator and one or more secondary interrogators respectively positioned along a length of an interrogation area, generating respective pulses based upon the interrogation of a first particle from the particle sample, determining a primary pulse detection window based upon a triggering pulse, determining a search interval to find a secondary pulse based upon factors including the primary pulse detection window and a laser delay, adjusting the search interval for laser delay variation dynamically based on the interrogation of the first particle, identifying the secondary pulse in the adjusted search interval, and processing the secondary pulse to determine a peak value of the secondary pulse. Corresponding apparatus are also provided. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303860 | VALVE DRIVE APPARATUS - A final gear of a speed reducing mechanism and a magnet of a valve opening degree sensor are separately joined to a shaft, which is rotated integrally with a valve. The final gear and the magnet are arranged to satisfy at least one of θa>Θ-θswo and θb>θswc, where θa denotes a valve open side clearance that is a circumferential gap angle circumferentially measured between the magnet and an open side end part of the final gear, θb denotes a valve close side clearance that is a circumferential gap angle, which is circumferentially measured between the magnet and a close side end part of the final gear, Θ denotes a full open degree of the valve, θswo denotes a valve open sensing degree, and θswc denotes a valve close sensing degree. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303861 | SOLENOID ACTUATED HYDRAULIC VALVE FOR USE IN AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A hydraulic valve assembly ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110303862 | Pressure Energized Spring Seal - A metallic seal for a 90° valve features a generally rectangular shape in section that defines a chamber open to internal pressure that can enlarge the chamber to enhance the sealing effect. Sealing occurs at discrete locations at portions of the seal that are preferably rounded in shape. Overlapping ends that define the entrance to the chamber also are positioned to minimize excessive deflection and resulting plastic deformation that could close off the entrance to the chamber. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303863 | COMBINED CHANGEOVER AND CONTROL VALVE - A slim profile rotary control valve capable of independently modulating fluids into a single heat exchanger from two different and distinct systems that utilize the same type of heat transfer fluid. The valve is capable of monitoring both the supply and return fluid temperatures as well as the mass flow to enable the valve controller to optimize system's energy efficiency. It eliminates the use of multiple valves currently used in a conventional changeover system. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303864 | IRIS-SHAPED VARIABLE VALVE - The present invention relates to an aperture-shaped variable valve which is attached to the inside or end of a pipe to variably control the flow rate or pressure of fluid, such as liquid or gas, flowing along the pipe. As to one usage of the invention, the exhaust noise of an automobile can be controlled because back pressure is variably controlled by the valve attached to a vehicular exhaust system where the flow rate of exhaust gas varies according to the RPM of an engine. Additionally, the flow rate can be measured within a large range through application of the valve to a flowmeter. An operational principle of the valve is to control the cross section of the flow path by contract or release of aperture plates which are initially opened at a constant size by elasticity of a spring. Using the aperture-shaped variable valve, linear control of flow rate or pressure is facilitated, compared with a conventional disc variable valve. Furthermore, control of flow rate or pressure is enabled by a simple method so constitution of a control system is facilitated. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303865 | CLADDING ALLOY POWDER, ALLOY-CLAD MEMBER, AND ENGINE VALVE - A cladding alloy powder consisting of: 0.7 to 1.0 mass % C; 30 to 40 mass % Mo; 20 to 30 mass % Ni; 10 to 15 mass % Cr; and a balance including Co and unavoidable impurities, or consisting of: 0.2 to 0.5 mass % C; 30 to 40 mass % Mo; 20 to 30 mass % Ni; and a balance including Co and unavoidable impurities. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303866 | MAGNESIUM BASED COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a magnesium based composite material. The magnesium based composite material includes a magnesium based metal matrix and nanoparticles dispersed in the magnesium based metal matrix in a weight percentage of a range from about 0.01% to about 2%. The present disclosure also relates to a method for making the magnesium based composite material. In the method, the nanoparticles are added to the magnesium based metal at a temperature of about 460° C. to about 580° C. to form a mixture. The mixture is ultrasonically vibrated at a temperature of about 620° C. to about 650° C. The mixture is casted at a temperature of about 650° C. to about 680° C., to form an ingot. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303867 | Foams And Articles Made From Foams Containing 1-Chloro-3,3,3-Trifluoropropene (HFCO-1233zd) - The present invention relates to poured-in place polyurethane foams and polyol premixes comprising 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HFCO-1233zd) and one or more additional co-blowing agents. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303868 | CATION CONDUCTIVE MEMBRANES COMPRISING POLYSULFONIC ACID POLYMERS AND METAL SALTS HAVING AN F-CONTAINING ANION - A composition comprising (i) at least one fluoropolymer having a plurality of proton exchanging groups and (ii) a fluoride-containing compound, said fluoride containing compound being a metal salt, a metal complex or a proton acid, a membrane containing said composition, a method of preparing it and the use of the membrane in a fuel cell. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303869 | CUBIC OR OCTAHEDRAL SHAPED FERRITE NANOPARTICLES AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THEREOF - The present invention relates to cubic or octahedral ferrite nanoparticles and a method for preparing the same. In particular, the present invention is directed to a ferrite nanocube which is superparamagnetic or ferromagnetic, and a method for preparing a ferrite nanocube, comprising heating a mixture of a metal precursor, a surfactant and a solvent. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303870 | Process For Workup Of Glycol-Containing Aircraft Deicers - The invention provides a process for working up glycol-containing aircraft deicers, by (1) removing the suspended impurities from the used aircraft deicer, (2) treating the product thus obtained in such a way that the thickeners present therein are no longer capable of gel formation, (3) before or after step (2) establishing a pH of >7, (4) and then fractionally distilling off the glycols. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303871 | REMEDIATION OF PHYSIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUNDS FROM WASTE WATER - The present invention is directed to the removal of one or more selected target materials, in particular a physiologically active compound contaminant, from various streams using a rare earth fixing agent. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303872 | Water-Absorbing Polymer Particles with Improved Color Stability - The invention relates to water-absorbing polymer particles with improved color stability and to processes for production thereof, wherein the water-absorbing polymer particles comprise at least one optical brightener. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303873 | SOLID SCINTILLATOR, RADIATION DETECTOR, AND TOMOGRAPH - An object of the present invention is to provide a solid scintillator having short afterglow and high output, and a radiation detector and a tomograph using the solid scintillator. A solid scintillator according to the present invention is a solid scintillator comprising a polycrystal containing a crystal of a Gd garnet structure oxide having a composition ratio represented by the following formula (1): | 2011-12-15 |
20110303874 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CHLOROSILANES - A method and respect material for the production of chlorosilanes (primarily: trichlorosilane) and the deposition of high purity poly-silicon from these chlorosilanes. The source for the chlorosilane production consists of eutectic or hypo-eutectic copper-silicon, the concentration range of said copper-silicon is between 10 and 16 wt % silicon. The eutectic or hypo-eutectic copper-silicon is cast in a shape suitable for a chlorination reactor, where it is exposed to a process gas, which consists, at least partially, of HCl. The gas reacts at the surface of the eutectic or hypo-eutectic copper-silicon and extracts silicon in the form of volatile chlorosilane. The depleted eutectic or hypoeutectic material might be afterwards recycled in such a way that the amount of extracted silicon is replenished and the material is re-cast into the material shape desired. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303875 | INTEGRATED OXIDATION, REDUCTION AND GASIFICATION METHOD FOR CHEMICAL LOOPING SYNGAS AND ENERGY PRODUCTION - The invention relates to an energetically self-sufficient syngas production method in at least one chemical loop. The chemical loop involves at least three distinct oxidation, reduction and gasification reaction zones:
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20110303876 | POLYMER CONTAINING ALDEHYDE GROUPS, REACTION AND CROSSLINKING OF THIS POLYMER, CROSSLINKED POLYMER, AND ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICE COMPRISING THIS POLYMER - The present invention relates to a polymer which comprises at least one structural unit which contains at least one aldehyde group, and to a process for the preparation of a crosslinkable or crosslinked polymer including a polymer which contains aldehyde groups. The present invention thus also relates to a crosslinkable polymer and a crosslinked polymer which is prepared by the process according to the invention, and to the use of this crosslinked polymer in electronic devices, in particular in organic electroluminescent devices, so-called OLEDs (OLED=organic light emitting device). | 2011-12-15 |
20110303877 | CROSSLINKABLE AND CROSSLINKED POLYMERS, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF, AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to cross-linkable and cross-linked polymers and to a method for the production thereof. The invention further relates to the use of said polymers in electronic devices and to the corresponding electronic devices themselves. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303878 | Conducting Polymer Synthesized with Partially Substituted Polymers as a Dopant - Disclosed herein is a method of synthesizing a conducting polymer using a polymer, having a substituent in a part, as a dopant, in which a variety of polymers is substituted with a predetermined functional group to serve as a dopant such that the substituted functional group functions as the dopant of the conducting polymer, or a monomer having a substituent able to act as a dopant is copolymerized to prepare a polymer dopant having a substituent in a part thereof. The partially substituted polymer dopant may serve as a dopant upon synthesis of the conducting polymer or upon additional doping of the synthesized polymer. Compared to a conventional monomer dopant, the polymer dopant does not emit low-molecular-weight material, and has higher solubility. Further, compared to a polymer dopant having a substituent such as a sulfonic acid group throughout, the synthesized conducting polymer can have superior mechanical properties and maximum conductivity. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303879 | SULFIDE AND PHOTOELECTRIC ELEMENT - The sulfide has the following composition, and the photoelectric element uses the sulfide. (1) The sulfide contains Cu, Zn, and Sn as a principal component. (2) When x is a ratio of Cu/(Zn+Sn), y is a ratio of Zn/Sn (x and y being atomic ratios), and the composition of the sulfide is represented by the (x, y) coordinates, with the points A=(0.78, 1.32), B=(0.86, 1.32), C=(0.86, 1.28), D=(0.90, 1.23), E=(0.90, 1.18), and F=(0.78, 1.28), the composition (x, y) of the sulfide is on any one of respective straight lines connecting the points A→B-→C→D→E→F→A in that order, or within an area enclosed by the respective straight lines. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303880 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING PRECURSOR SOLUTIONS AND SOL-GELS FOR NANO-ENGINEERED CARBON MATERIALS AND NANO-ENGINEERED CARBON MATERIALS CREATED THEREFROM - Methods of manufacturing nano-engineered carbon materials, such as carbon aerogels and carbon xerogels, and methods of manufacturing precursor solutions and sol-gels for making the same are provided. A method for manufacturing a precursor solution comprises programmed-addition of a cross-linking agent to a component mixture comprising a resorcinol compound. A method for manufacturing a sol-gel comprises subjecting a precursor solutions to at least one heat treatment. Methods for producing nano-engineered carbon materials from precursor solutions and sol-gels are also provided. Methods for using the nano-engineered carbon materials are also disclosed. The resulting nano-engineered carbon materials can be useful in a range of products including, supercapacitor applications, high-surface-area electrodes, fuel cells, and desalination systems. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303881 | CARBOXY METHYL CELLULOSE AND SLURRY COMPOSITION WITH THE SAME - Disclosed herein is carboxy methyl cellulose of slurry composition for manufacturing an electrode for an energy storage device. The carboxy methyl cellulose according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention has the viscosity of 100 to 500 cP in 1 wt % slurry composition. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303882 | POLYMER COMPOSITES HAVING HIGHLY DISPERSED CARBON NANOTUBES - A carbon nanotube-polymer composite includes a polymer continuous phase having at least a first polymer, and a plurality of carbon nanotubes dispersed in the polymer continuous phase. The carbon nanotubes are non-functionalized nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes are between 0.05 and 40 weight % of the composite. At least 98% of the carbon nanotubes are not involved in nanotube bundles. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303883 | GLASS COMPOSITION FOR ELECTRODE FORMATION AND ELECTRODE FORMATION MATERIAL - A glass composition for electrode formation includes, as a glass composition expressed in terms of oxides by mass %, 60 to 90% of Bi | 2011-12-15 |
20110303884 | SiC Crystals Having Spatially Uniform Doping Impurities - A sublimation-grown silicon carbide (SiC) single crystal boule includes a deep level dopant introduced into the SiC single crystal boule during sublimation-growth thereof such that in a continuous section of the boule that is not less than 50% of a continuous length of said boule, the deep level dopant concentration at the boule center varies by not more than 25% from the average concentration of the deep level dopant in the continuous section of the boule. | 2011-12-15 |
20110303885 | METAL NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITIONS - A metal nanoparticle composition for the fabrication of conductive features. The metal nanoparticle composition advantageously has a low viscosity permitting deposition of the composition by direct-write tools. The metal nanoparticle composition advantageously also has a low conversion temperature, permitting its deposition and conversion to an electrical feature on polymeric substrates. | 2011-12-15 |