02nd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100006358 | HYBRID VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - When an accelerator opening Acc is equal to or more than a threshold value A | 2010-01-14 |
20100006359 | Hybrid vehicle, method of controlling hybrid vehicle, program for causing computer to execute the method of controlling hybrid vehicle, and computer readable storage medium having the program stored therein - The present invention contemplates a hybrid vehicle capable of changing an amount to be charged to an electric power storage device in accordance with whether it is externally charged. The hybrid vehicle includes a control device inquiring of an occupant of the vehicle whether the occupant has an intention to go to a charging location for example at home. If so, the control device sets a target value for the electric power storage device's amount of a state (SOC) to have a value smaller than when the occupant does not have an intention to go to the charging location. This allows as much energy as possible to be received at the charging location and a vehicle can thus be obtained that less depends on an internal combustion engine and contributes to environmental protection. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006360 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - The present invention is to provide a control system for a hybrid vehicle in which, even if during traveling of the hybrid vehicle, a battery defect arises in a high-voltage power source, battery-less emergency traveling can be achieved over a sufficiently long distance, and the steering assist force can be effectively prevented from changing rapidly during traveling. The control section includes high-voltage power source defect processing unit. During execution of a mode in which the high-voltage power source, is reduced so that the reduced voltage is supplied to an electric power steering device (EPS), when a defect occurs in the high-voltage power source, the high-voltage power source defect processing unit shifts to a mode in which the low voltage of a low-voltage power source is increased so that the increased voltage is supplied to the EPS. The high-voltage power source defect processing unit then disconnects the high-voltage power source and the driving circuit from each other. Thereafter, the control section shifts to a mode in which a voltage corresponding to power generated by a generator is reduced so that the reduced voltage is supplied to the EPS, while allowing the generator to drive a traveling motor. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006361 | AGRICULTURAL MACHINE HAVING DEDICATED MULTI-SECTION FAN UNIT - A fan unit for an agricultural machine includes a fan housing configured to define a plurality of fan chambers. Each fan chamber of the plurality of fan chambers has a respective air inlet port and a respective air outlet port. A shaft is rotatably mounted to the fan housing. The shaft has an axis of rotation that intersects the plurality of fan chambers. A plurality of fans is attached to the shaft for rotation with the shaft. Each fan of the plurality of fans is located in a separate respective fan chamber of the plurality of fan chambers. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006362 | Vehicle Suspension Kinetic Energy Recovery System - A vehicle suspension kinetic energy recovery system generates useful energy from the up-and-down motion of a vehicle suspension caused by roadway irregularities as the vehicle travels down the roadway. In one embodiment, a piston-type pump mounted between the frame and the suspension charges a high-pressure accumulator for driving hydraulic motors, e.g., power windows, power seats, alternator, etc. In another embodiment, electricity is generated directly by a conductor moving with respect to magnetic field as a result of the up-and-down motion of the vehicle suspension. In yet another embodiment, an air compressor mounted between the frame and suspension compresses air for storage in a pressure tank and, thereafter, to power pneumatic devices. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006363 | Vehicle Multi-Stage Integrated Brake Assist for a Collision Preparation System - A motor vehicle multi-stage integrated brake assist (MSIBA) system, which can provide at least one brake assist level of a plurality of predetermined levels of brake assist (i.e., deceleration) less than or greater than the required amount of braking (i.e., deceleration) calculated by the MSIBA to avoid a collision with an obstacle at the time the driver initiates braking, but allows the driver to increase or remove the provided predetermined level of brake assist. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006364 | VEHICLE SEAT AND SPLIT CONSOLE ASSEMBLY - A vehicle seat assembly comprises a base; a seat mounted to swivel relative to the base; and a console having first and second segments, the first segment mounted to swivel with the seat relative to the base and the second segment being mounted to remain in fixed position as the seat and first console segment swivel. The console's two segments lie in a generally common horizontal plane and are separated by an arcuate spacing so that the first segment is located proximate the operator and the second segment is located distally of the operator. This arrangement of the seat assembly components allows the seated operator to rotate in the seat through a substantial arc, with the first console segment rotating as well while the second console segment remains stationary. In a second embodiment, the first and second console segments move with the seat as it swivels through a first rotational increment, but the second console segment remains stationary while the seat and first console segment swivel through a second rotational increment. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006365 | Vehicle - A vehicle has an engine, an accelerator for controlling the rotary speed of the engine, an axle and a multi-speed transmission for transmitting power from the engine to the axle. The multi-speed transmission includes an odd-numbered speed drive train for an odd-numbered speed level, a first clutch for the odd-numbered speed drive train, an even-numbered speed drive train for an even-numbered speed level, and a second clutch for the even-numbered speed drive train. In correspondence to operation of the accelerator and an actual speed of the axle, either the odd-numbered speed drive train or the even-numbered speed drive train is selected so as to transmit power from the engine to the axle. A shift-up or shift-down timing between the odd-numbered speed level and the even-numbered speed level relative to variation of the actual speed of the axle is changed according to detection of a tilt angle of the vehicle or a weight of the vehicle. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006366 | STEERING SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE TURNING ANGLE OF THE STEERING WHEELS OF A VEHICLE - A steering system is provided for controlling the turning angle of the steering wheels of a vehicle. The steering system includes two electro-hydraulic circuits each including an actuator, both actuators being mechanically coupled and acting simultaneously on the turning angle of the wheels. A first circuit is displacement-controlled relative to a position set point while a second circuit is stress controlled. The set point applied of the second circuit includes a component developed from the filtering of the position set point applied to the first circuit. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006367 | Combination midrange and high frequency horn - A middle frequency horn and high frequency horn assembly having a straight pathway with a shared unitary terminus defined by shared side walls which approach a perpendicular angle compared to the horn axis. The two air columns are separated and partially defined by an internal horizontal baffle in which the top and bottom surfaces are angled to decrease in vertical separation in both upward and downward directions starting from the vertical distance between the respective throat openings and decreasing in separation while progressing toward the mouth, where the angled surfaces intersect and terminate the baffle substantially proximate to the horn mouth. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006368 | Localized Decisions and Actions Determined from Communal Network of Observations in Order to Achieve Global Solution - A method is provided for making localized decisions and taking localized actions to achieve a global solution. In an embodiment of the present invention, acoustic impedances for impedance-tunable acoustic segments are adjusted. A first acoustic segment through an N-th acoustic segment are defined. To start the process, the first acoustic segment is designated as a leader and a noise-reducing impedance is determined therefor. This is accomplished using (i) one or more metrics associated with the acoustic wave at the leader, and (ii) the metric(s) associated with the acoustic wave at the N-th acoustic segment. The leader, the N-th acoustic segment, and each of the acoustic segments exclusive of the leader and the N-th acoustic segment, are tuned to the noise-reducing impedance. The current leader is then excluded from subsequent processing steps. The designation of leader is then given one of the remaining acoustic segments, and the process is repeated for each of the acoustic segments through an (N−1)-th one of the acoustic segments. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006369 | Vehicle exhaust device - In a vehicle exhaust device, rear wheels are disposed outside of rear side members extending in a vehicle front-rear direction. Opening portions are formed at side portions, in the vehicle width-direction, of a rear bumper. Diffusers extending into the rear bumper are mounted in the opening portions. Mufflers are disposed at a rear portion of the vehicle with axes of the mufflers extending in the vehicle front-rear direction, and tail pipes connected to rear end faces of the mufflers are inserted into the diffusers while spaced from inner peripheries of the diffusers. The mufflers are disposed on rear sides of the rear wheels in the vehicle front-rear direction with outer peripheral faces of the mufflers protruding outside the rear side members in the vehicle-width direction, and with the rear end faces of the mufflers facing front end opening portions of the diffusers. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006370 | SOUND-ATTENUATING MUFFLER HAVING REDUCED BACK PRESSURE - The present invention relates to an improvement muffler that includes an improved inlet configuration having first and second sequential chambers with a perforated central pipe passing longitudinally through a central region of both chambers for directing the exhaust gases into the third chamber in which the deflection element is deployed. Additionally, the partition separating the first and second chamber has a hole that enables some of the gas to pass from the first chamber into the second chamber not through the central pipe. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006371 | ACOUSTIC MUFFLER FOR A REFRIGERATION COMPRESSOR - The acoustic muffler comprises a hollow body ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006372 | SOUND INSULATION COMPONENT FOR A RIGID STRUCTURAL MEMBER OF AN AUTOMOBILE - A sound-insulation component for a rigid structural member, of the type including a mass-spring system ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006373 | Fall protection safety process & apparatus - The present invention relates to a safety apparatus and process for use by a workman in the installation of roofing truss and roofs on buildings and especially to a fall protection safety apparatus for securing a worker during installation of a roof. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006374 | COLLAPSIBLE PLATFORM ASSEMBLY FOR AN EXTENSION LADDER - A collapsible platform assembly for an extension ladder is disclosed that can be used to support the top of an extension ladder with respect to a roof. The collapsible platform assembly includes a platform that is rotatably connected to a rung of an extension ladder near the top. In a storage or retracted position, the platform is generally co-planar with the ladder; i.e fits between the side rails of the extension ladder. In a use position, the platform can be extended and directly supported by the roof, either flat against a roof or alternatively at an acute angle relative to the roof. Since the platform is configured to be directly supported by the roof, the platform acts as a rigid support for the top of the ladder which does not deflect under load as there is an even weight transfer from the ladder to the platform in use. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention, an upper portion of the side rails act as “grab rails” when the platform is in an extended position, allowing the user to hold on and walk through the top of the ladder and onto the platform when the collapsible platform assembly is in an extended position. In one embodiment of the invention, one or more retractable hand rails are provided for added safety for use when the user moves onto the platform. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006375 | Portable Worker Safety Frame - A portable worker safety frame provides many of the benefits of a loading dock while enhancing worker safety. In one implementation, the safety frame provides a walking surface of adjustable height that may be placed adjacent to an arbitrary work surface of a transportation vehicle. The safety frame can provide a walking platform that has a similar length as the cargo bed itself, yet is portable by such conventional means as the forks of a lift truck. The portable worker safety frame also provides an overhead safety rail to which each worker may attach a safety harness cord. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006376 | Oil pan arrangement of a motor vehicle - The oil pan arrangement of a motor vehicle has an oil pan in particular for a gearbox as well as an oil drain plug for closing a drain opening of the oil pan. On an exterior side of the oil pan, at least one rotation stop for the oil drain plug is arranged. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006377 | PALLET COUNTER FOR LIFT TRUCK - A method for counting the pallets or loads moved by a lift truck using internal sensors is disclosed. The lift truck includes a weight sensor for weighing a load, a height sensor, for measuring a height of the forks, and a distance sensor for determining whether the vehicle has moved. When the data from each of these sensors exceeds a corresponding minimum value, a vehicle control system increments a pallet counter. A count of the number of pallets moved is therefore maintained without the need for tracking specific pallets of for adding expensive components and devices. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006378 | ELEVATOR DRIVE SYSTEM INCLUDING RESCUE OPERATION CIRCUIT - A system continuously drives an elevator hoist motor during normal and power failure conditions. A regenerative drive delivers power from a main power supply to the hoist motor during normal operation. A rescue operation circuit includes a backup power supply and is operable in the event of a failure of the main power supply to disconnect the regenerative drive from the main power supply and connect the back up power supply to the regenerative drive to provide substantially uninterrupted power to the hoist motor. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006379 | ELEVATOR SYSTEM - In an elevator system, an operation of a car is controlled by an operation control section. When a specific user in the car is certified by personal authentication of a personal authentication section after a landing call registration operation is performed by a user through a landing call operation section provided on a landing, the operation control section counts registered specific floors present in a traveling direction of the car according to the landing call registration operation in the registered specific floors based on registered floor information received from the personal authentication section, and performs a destination floor registration with the registered specific floor being a destination floor of the car if the number of the counted registered specific floors is one. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006380 | COMMERCIAL-VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLE - A commercial vehicle in which the amount of energy collected by regenerative braking is increased and a decrease in reliability is prevented is provided. The commercial-vehicle braking system includes: a brake operating member ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006381 | PISTON VALVE ASSEMBLY AND DAMPER INCLUDING THE SAME - A piston valve assembly for a damper includes: a core assembly including a solenoid coil; an upper plate on the core assembly, the upper plate including a first through; a lower plate under the core assembly, the lower plate including a second through hole; and a flux ring surrounding the core assembly, the upper plate and the lower plate, the flux ring including a plurality of slots on an outer surface thereof. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006382 | BRACKET FOR MOUNTING SHOCK ABSORBER - A bracket for mounting a shock absorber configured to couple a distal end of a piston rod of the shock absorber to a vehicle body includes a body having a recess formed therein, the recess configured to receive a bush assembly, a flange extending from the body, and at least one lateral reinforcement rib formed between the flange and the body to reinforce the bracket. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006383 | DAMPING FORCE VARIABLE VALVE AND SHOCK ABSORBER INCLUDING THE SAME - A damping force variable valve includes a retainer having a main body connected at a central portion thereof to a high pressure part or portion of a shock absorber and having an outer peripheral region enlarging outwardly, and a spool rod integrally extending from the central portion and formed at a center thereof with a hollow portion having a spool inserted therein. The variable valve further includes a main disc disposed adjacent the retainer, a solenoid unit provided adjacent the spool rod and including a push rod for moving the spool when electrical power is applied, and an operating block installed adjacent the solenoid unit and including an enlarged portion coupled to the outer peripheral region of the main body. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006384 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CARRIER - In some embodiments, a portable computing device carrier can include: (a) a first section, the first section having: (1) a top portion; (2) a bottom portion; (3) a front portion; (4) a back portion; (5) an interior side; and (6) an exterior side, the top portion, the bottom portion, the front portion, the back portion, the interior side, and the exterior side defining a computing device carrier cavity, the computing device carrier cavity sized to removably receive and accommodate the portable computing device; and (b) a second section, the second section having: (1) a top portion mechanically coupled to the top portion of the first section to form a carrier top portion; (2) a bottom portion; (3) a front portion; (4) a back portion; (5) an interior side; and (6) an exterior side, the second section sized to accommodate one or more personal items. The interior side of the first section is removably attached to the interior side of the second section. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006385 | ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ARRANGED IN THE ROOF OF AN ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN RAILWAY VEHICLE - Electrical equipment EE arranged in the roof of an electrically driven railway vehicle, said vehicle being equipped with at least one pantograph ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006386 | Twin clutch system for a transmission, particularly for a twin clutch transmission - A twin clutch system for a transmission, particularly for a twin clutch transmission, including at least two clutches each having a clutch cover to which at least one disengaging system that actuates the clutches is fastened. According to the invention, a fastening element is provided that couples both coupling covers. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006387 | Clutch device of oil pump in power steering system - A clutch device of an oil pump in a power steering system includes a pulley shaft coupled with a pulley connected with a crankshaft of an engine via a belt, a body shaft coupled with a rotor rotatably installed in a pump body and provided with a vein, clutch plates provided in the pulley shaft and the body shaft, and transmitting a rotation power of the pulley shaft to the body shaft or blocking the rotation power therebetween, an elastic member provided in the body shaft, a check valve installed on a supply port connecting an airtight space, a solenoid valve installed on a return port connecting the airtight space in the pump body with an input port through which oil is supplied to the pump body, and a controller to control the operation of the solenoid valve. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006388 | FRICTION PART FOR A FRICTIONALLY ACTING DEVICE, AND FRICTIONALLY ACTING DEVICE HAVING A FRICTION PART OF SAID TYPE - The present invention relates to a friction part for a frictionally acting device, having an annular friction face which has an inner edge and an outer edge, wherein at least one set of grooves is provided in the friction face, which set of grooves has a first groove which extends from the inner edge or the outer edge to a branching point between the inner edge and the outer edge, and a second and third groove which extend in each case from the branching point to the other edge. According to the invention, the second groove is inclined in the one peripheral direction and the third groove is inclined in the other peripheral direction of the direction face with respect to a radial line through the branching point. The present invention also describes a frictionally acting device having a frictions part of said type. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006389 | SPRUNG ANTI-BACKING-OFF DEVICE - The invention relates to a mechanical sprung anti-backoff device, capable of fixedly immobilizing or releasing a manual control handwheel ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006390 | COIN LOCK - Coin lock comprising a lock housing ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006391 | COIN LOCK - Coin lock comprising a lock housing, a coin opening part ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006392 | Device for conveying a workpiece - A device for conveying a workpiece from a processing station and/or to a processing station, has a gripping device with gripping jaws which reach over the workpiece and move it along a conveying device from the processing station and/or to a processing station; the gripping jaws which reach over the workpiece are situated on a carrier in such a manner that the distance between them is adjustable, and at least one processing tool for the workpiece is also situated on the carrier. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006393 | Diverter Assembly - A diverter assembly for conveyor systems that moves in a substantially linear direction in and out of the path of loads on the conveyor system. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006394 | Transitions between conveyance paths - Various exemplary systems and methods provide for the smooth conveyance of an article and transfer of an article on or off a conveyance path. In one example, a system comprises a first conveyance path having two ends, in which the conveyance path includes a plurality of conveyance rollers arranged to convey the article from the first end to the second end, and at least one of the rollers is configured to rotate at a first rate to drive the article. The system further comprises a transition mechanism disposed proximate to the second end of the first conveyance path. The transition mechanism includes a transition wheel positioned to receive the article from the second end, and the transition wheel is configured to be driven at a second rate that is coordinated with the first rate. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006395 | LOW PROFILE OVER-UNDER CONVEYOR - This invention is a low profile, over-under conveyor with two continuously moving chain loops that form upper and lower tracks on which flexible work platforms ride. Each flexible platform includes two or more spaced metal slats joined by a thin flexible band. The slats include shoes that rest on and frictionally engage the moving chain loops. When one of the platforms reaches the end of one track, the flexible platform frictionally engages and compresses a pneumatic drive wheel and flexes to negotiate a low profile inversion and return on the other track. This allows the conveyor to handle long work platforms, while having a relatively low profile. Asynchronous accumulation and release of the freely moving flexible work platforms is accomplished using stop cylinders mounted inside the frame of the conveyor. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006396 | TRANSPORT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FEEDING ARTICLES TO A PACKING MACHINE - An apparatus and a method for feeding articles to a packing machine are disclosed. A conveyor belt is arranged prior to the belt feeder of the packing machine. The conveyor belt has at least two single lanes which are spatially separated from each other. A first sole driving motor allocated to the conveyor belt. A triggering mechanism connects the first driving motor with the single lanes of the conveyor belt so that the single lanes are driveable with different speeds. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006397 | Vacuum apparatus and method for conveying substrate - A vacuum apparatus, which conveys a large-sized substrate and saves space, is provided. The vacuum apparatus of the present invention comprises pluralities of lower rollers, pressing rollers and pressing mechanisms. Since the substrate is sandwiched by the lower rollers and the pressing rollers at a position between the conveying roller and the conveying roller, the substrate does not fall down. The substrate contacts the pressing rollers and pushes the pressing roller back, and is sandwiched between the pressing roller and the lower roller, so that the substrate is not damaged when sandwiched. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006398 | SEGREGATING APPARATUS - An apparatus for segregating electronic components that engages and stops each of a plurality of electronic packages passing down a singulation tube is disclosed. In addition, the segregating apparatus is cable of segregating the electronic packages even though some of them had been linked together during the sealing process. The segregating apparatus includes a first swing arm to clip a electronic component, a second swing arm to clip another electronic component, and a third swing arm to depart the two electronic components, where all of components of the segregating apparatus are driven by a single driving force, reducing the size of the apparatus and the time needed for the segregating process. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006399 | ROLLER UNIT AND CONVEYOR DEVICE - A conveyor device is formed with roller units arranged continuously on conveyor frames ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006400 | Package stream indexer device - A package stream indexer device for indexing a stream of packages being displaced thereon within a stream plane includes a first articulated track with live rollers and a second articulated track with depending pressure wheels for maintaining packages in contact with the first track and within the package path defined there between within the stream plane. The first and second articulated tracks are each composed of a plurality of interconnected links frictionally engaged together to allow adjustment in track orientation from one set position to another by means of dynamic movement on the track. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006401 | DEVICE FOR THE LINEAR MOVEMENT OF A CARRIAGE - A linear axle for contactless energy transmission has a belt with an electrical conductor, a movable carriage and a circuit that is movable with the carriage and which is electrically connected with the conductor. In addition, a locationally fixed circuit and an inductive coupling device are provided to inductively couple electrical energy from the locationally fixed circuit into the conductor of the belt. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006402 | BELT ALIGNMENT SYSTEM WITH ROTATABLE BUSHING - An alignment system for a conveyor having a conveyor belt trained over rollers on a conveyor frame, is provided and includes pivoting members each mounted on a corresponding support bracket, the pivoting members configured for supporting tracking rollers at corresponding tracking roller shaft ends, each shaft end pivotally and non-rotatably attached to corresponding pivoting members by a rotating bushing mounted in a corresponding pivoting member; and a guide control bar having two ends being pivotally connected at each end to a corresponding torque arm connected to the corresponding pivoting member. The bar includes guide rollers positioned at both edges of the conveyor belt for lateral control of the belt. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006403 | DUST TIGHT CLOSED TYPE BELT CONVEYOR - A dust tight closed type belt conveyor for conveying dust contained materials to be scattered out during operation; which comprises the conveyor belt supported in a form of concave by a plurality of rollers and a plurality of glide plates and also the bulged cover roof closing the upside space over the conveyor belt, so that all make a dust tight and closed conveying space extending in the driving direction. Further, the belt conveyor is preferably provided with a system for avoiding the belt meandering motion causing a harder dust scattering. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006404 | Conveyor chain - A conveyor chain comprising a plurality of substantially identical alternate elongated metal main links, each of which have a longitudinally extending opening therein which define U-shaped pivot pin receiving portions at the opposite ends thereof. A non-metallic U-shaped insert is positioned in each of the U-shaped pivot pin receiving portions. The chain also includes alternate pairs of substantially identical upper and lower metal links between the main links with metal pivot pins interconnecting the main links and the upper and lower links. The metal pivot pins are received by the U-shaped inserts. Modified forms of the pivot pins and inserts are also disclosed. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006405 | Circuit Breaker and Method for its Production - A circuit breaker has a housing and switching elements arranged within the housing for switching electrical power. Each switching element has a longitudinal direction which corresponds to the direction of a current flow with the switching element closed or which is parallel thereto. The circuit breaker is a three-phase breaker and has three switching elements the longitudinal directions of which are parallel, the three switching elements being arranged adjacent to each other in a cross-section plane perpendicular to the longitudinal directions and forming the vertices of a triangle. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006406 | Plug connector for cable television network and method of use - A telecommunications apparatus for use with a plug having at least first, second and third pins. The telecommunications apparatus includes a plug connector for receiving the plug. The plug connector includes at least first, second and third electrical contacts for electrically contacting the first, second and third pins, respectively, when the plug is inserted in the plug connector. The plug connector also includes an electrical by-pass pathway that: i) electrically connects the first and second electrical contacts when the plug is fully removed from the plug connector such that a signal can enter the plug connector through the first contact, pass through the by-pass pathway to the second contact, and exit the plug connector through the second contact; and ii) does not electrically connect the first and second electrical contacts when the plug is fully inserted within the plug connector such that a signal can enter the plug connector through the first contact, pass through the plug to the second contact, and exit the plug connector through the second contact. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006407 | PRESSURE DETECTION SWITCH AND OPENING/CLOSING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - Inside an outer electrode | 2010-01-14 |
20100006408 | TAMPER-RESISTANT ALARM SWITCH ASSEMBLY - Tamper-resistant alarm switch assemblies ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006409 | SWITCH APPARATUS FOR HORN DEVICE OF VEHICLE - A switch apparatus for the horn device of a vehicle includes an inflator housing and a terminal unit provided in the inflator housing and configured to include a first contact element connected to the inflator and a second contact element connected to the inflator housing. A switching plate is installed using elastic members, which are spaced apart and insulated from the inflator housing, so that the switching plate makes contact with the inflator housing if the inflator housing is pressed, thereby operating the horn. A connector unit is coupled to the terminal unit with inflator wires and a horn wire, and is provided therein with a first connection element and a second connection element so that the horn wire and the inflator housing are electrically connected to each other. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006410 | OPERATION KEY STRUCTURE - [PROBLEMS] To provide a small-sized operation key, in which various kinds of inputs by a user can be detected and that imparts the user with a predetermined tactile sensation in correspondence with each input to enable him/her to recognize his/her input. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] An operation key has a dome-like structure, a pressure detecting portion, a sheet member placed on the dome-like structure and pressure detecting portion, having a plate-like portion, and further having at least one first pusher and at least one second pusher formed on the lower surface of the plate-like portion, and an operating portion provided on the upper surface of the sheet member. In the operation key structure, the dome-like structure and the first pusher face each other and the pressure detecting portion and the second pusher face each other, and an initial load is applied to the pressure detecting portion by the second pusher. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006411 | SWITCH ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY - An assembly for installation of a switch in the dashboard of a vehicle without the use of any tools. The assembly comprises a housing, a resilient member such as a washer spring, and a bezel. The switch is secured to the housing and subsequently inserted into the bezel which is integrated with the dashboard. The installation of the switch, which is secured to the housing is then completed through the interaction of a profiled wall on the bezel and a flange on the housing with the washer spring interposed between. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006412 | KEYCAP AND PRESS KEY STRUCTURE USING THE SAME - A keycap and a press key structure along with a keyboard using the same are disclosed. The keycap, being comprised of a top and a bottom having a concave-convex structure formed thereon, is structured for allowing light to pass therethrough. There is a connecting component sandwiched between the keycap and a substrate in a manner that it is pivotally connected to the two in respective for allowing the keycap to move up and down in relative to the substrate. Moreover, there is at least a light source being disposed between the keycap and the substrate for projecting light to the concave-convex structure on the keycap′ bottom and out of the keycap through the top thereof after being uniformly scattered by the concave-convex structure. Thus a press key is constructed. It is noted that by arranging a plurality of the aforesaid press keys in an array, a keyboard is constructed. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006413 | ILLUMINATED KEYBOARD - The present invention provides an illuminated keyboard. The keyboard includes a base plate; a membrane switch above the base plate; at least one key member above the membrane switch; an electroluminescent sheet between the key member and the membrane switch; and at least one elastic member positioned on the electroluminescent sheet, the electroluminescent sheet supporting the elastic member, wherein when pressing the key member, the elastic member will be pushed to trigger the membrane switch. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006414 | Electrical Switch - An electrical switch including a first section; a second section; and a contact arm rotatably connected to the first section. An end of the contact arm is movable between an open position spaced from the second section and a closed position contacting the second section. The second section includes a cam assembly configured to assist in moving the end of the contact arm between the open and closed positions. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006415 | Thermal Decomposition Treatment System of Flammable Waste and Method for Treating the Waste Using the System - The present invention relates to a system for treating flammable wastes and a method for treating the same, and more particularly, to a thermal decomposition treatment system of the flammable waste and a waste treatment method of the waste using the same through which the flammable waste inputted into a trash burner is shielded from air or gas and the waste is thermally decomposed and carbonated through a indirect heating by a heating tube for combustible gas to be extracted and recovered for a reuse without emitting contaminated gas, etc. The thermal decomposition treatment system according to the present invention includes a trash burner including a thermal decomposition chamber, a combustion chamber, and a cooling water chamber; a water vapor generator which is communicated to the thermal decomposition chamber through the water vapor supply tube and into which over heated water vapor is forced to be inputted; a cooling unit which is communicated to the cooling water chamber through a cooling water input tube and a cooling water discharging tube, and the cooling water is provided and circulated through this configuration; a purifier which is communicated to the thermal decomposition chamber through the gas discharging tube, and poisonous gases contained in rare gases and combustible gas are removed through this configuration; a combustible gas storage reservoir which is communicated to the purifier through a gas transfer tube and stores the purified combustible gas, and allows some of it to be inputted into the combustion chamber through a gas circulation tube; and a cooling tower which is communicated to a waste heat recovery tube connected to the heating tube and which collects high temperature air passed therethrough, and allows the high temperature air to be cooled and discharged to atmosphere. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006416 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY DISTILLING LIQUID SPECIMENS AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE IN A STANDARDIZED DISTILLATION APPARATUS - Method for automatically distilling liquid specimens in a standardized distillation apparatus containing a heater, a distillation flask, a collecting cylinder and control and regulation means, characterized in that: the specimen is introduced into the distillation flask; this flask is positioned in the distillation apparatus; the specimen to be analysed is classified in a group defined by the standard selected; the distillation is started, with the amount of condensate collected in the collecting cylinder, the temperature of the evaporated vapour. the temperature of the liquid specimen present in the flask, together with an operating parameter of the heater, being constantly measured; and the measured values are sent to the control and regulating means that in return control the operating parameter of the heater so as to obtain, directly and automatically, distillation parameters in accordance with a standard. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006417 | CAPACITIVELY-COUPLED ELECTROSTATIC (CCE) PROBE ARRANGEMENT FOR DETECTING STRIKE STEP IN A PLASMA PROCESSING CHAMBER AND METHODS THEREOF - A method for identifying a stabilized plasma within a processing chamber of a plasma processing system is provided. The method includes executing a strike step within the processing chamber to generate a plasma. The strike step includes applying a substantially high gas pressure within the processing chamber and maintaining a low radio frequency (RF) power within the processing chamber. The method also includes employing a probe head to collect a set of characteristic parameter measurements during the strike step, the probe head being on a surface of the processing chamber, wherein the surface is within close proximity to a substrate surface. The method further includes comparing the set of characteristic parameter measurements against a pre-defined range. If the set of characteristic parameter measurements is within the pre-defined range, the stabilized plasma exists. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006418 | HIGHLY PROTONATED, SUPERCHARGED, LOW PH, NON-CORROSIVE COMPOSITION - A highly protonated, supercharged, low pH, non-corrosive composition and process for making the composition wherein the composition has a milli-volt charge between 400 and 1400, a proton count between 8×10̂≧and 14×10̂≧, and a pH level at 1 part composition with 99 parts water between 0.9 and 1.8. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006419 | DEVICE FOR GENERATION OF PULSED CORONA DISCHARGE - The invention is a method and system for the generation of high voltage, pulsed, periodic corona discharges capable of being used in the presence of conductive liquid droplets. The method and system can be used, for example, in different devices for cleaning of gaseous or liquid media using pulsed corona discharge. Specially designed electrodes and an inductor increase the efficiency of the system, permit the plasma chemical oxidation of detrimental impurities, and increase the range of stable discharge operations in the presence of droplets of water or other conductive liquids in the discharge chamber. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006420 | INLINE INTERLAYER HEATER APPARATUS - An apparatus for making a magnetic recording medium, including a quartz lamp within a sputtering chamber to heat the medium between the application of layers and without disruption to the vacuum integrity of the sputtering system. A process using the apparatus for manufacturing the magnetic recording medium is also claimed. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006421 | Processing Tubular Surfaces Using Double Glow Discharge - A method of sputtering a component includes positioning a conductive substrate into a vacuum chamber, wherein the conductive substrate is tubular and has a surface. A source electrode including a source material may be inserted into the conductive substrate. A first bias voltage ΔV | 2010-01-14 |
20100006422 | SPUTTERING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEPOSITING THIN FILM - A sputtering system for depositing a thin film on the surface of a disc substrate in which high precision positioning of an inner mask and an outer mask is facilitated. The sputtering system has a mask member placed on the surface of the substrate mounted on a substrate holder to cover a partial region on the surface of the substrate. A thin film is deposited by sputtering in a region on the surface of the substrate not covered by the mask member. A section for carrying in and carrying out the substrate has mechanically holds and releases the substrate holder mounting the substrate, and mechanically holds and releases the mask member. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006423 | MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATION CONTROL UNIT AND MAGNETRON SPUTTERING APPARATUS AND METHOD USING THE SAME - A magnetic field generation control unit and a magnetron sputtering apparatus and method using the magnetic field generation control circuit. The magnetic field generation control unit includes a magnetic field generator for providing a specific magnetic field to a target consisting of a metal material to be deposited on a substrate, and a magnetic field generator control module electrically connected with the magnetic field generator, receiving an electrical signal from outside, and selectively supplying a current capable of generating the magnetic field to the magnetic field generator. The target is prevented from being magnetized when a sputtering process is not performed, and the magnetic field is generated from the target when the process is performed. Consequently, it is possible to perform uniform deposition on the substrate. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006424 | MAGNETRON UNIT MOVING APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING MAGNETIZATION AND MAGNETRON SPUTTERING EQUIPMENT HAVING THE SAME - A magnetron unit moving apparatus for preventing magnetization and magnetron sputtering equipment having the same. The magnetron unit moving apparatus includes a magnetron unit disposed adjacent to a target, to generate a specific magnetic field, and a movement unit to space the magnetron unit and the target apart such that a strength of a magnetic field generated over the target is within a predetermined reference strength range. It is possible to space the target and the magnetron unit apart so as to prevent the target from being magnetized when a process is not performed. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006425 | METHODS OF FORMING A LAYER FOR BARRIER APPLICATIONS IN AN INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE - Methods of forming a barrier layer are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a substrate into a physical vapor deposition (PVD) chamber, supplying at least two reactive gases and an inert gas into the PVD chamber, sputtering a source material from a target disposed in the processing chamber in the presence of a plasma formed from the gas mixture, and forming a metal containing dielectric layer on the substrate from the source material. In another embodiment, the method includes providing a substrate into a PVD chamber, supplying a reactive gas the PVD chamber, sputtering a source material from a target disposed in the PVD chamber in the presence of a plasma formed from the reactive gas, forming a metal containing dielectric layer on the substrate from the source material, and post treating the metal containing layer in presence of species generated from a remote plasma chamber. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006426 | METHOD FOR DEPOSITING AN OXIDE LAYER ON ABSORBERS OF SOLAR CELLS - A method for depositing at least one stable, transparent and conductive layer system on chalcopyrite solar cell absorbers. The at least one stable, transparent and conductive layer system may be formed via ionizing PVD (physical vapor deposition) technology by using either high power pulsed magnetron sputtering (HPPMS) or high power impulse magnetron sputtering (HIPIMS). | 2010-01-14 |
20100006427 | REACTOR FOR CARRYING OUT AN ETCHING METHOD FOR A STACK OF MASKED WAFERS AND AN ETCHING METHOD - A reactor for carrying out an etching method for a stack of masked wafers, using an etching gas, preferably chlorotrifluoride (ClF | 2010-01-14 |
20100006428 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROMECHANICALLY AND/OR ELECTROCHEMICALLY-MECHANICALLY REMOVING CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL FROM A MICROELECTRONIC SUBSTRATE - Methods and apparatuses for electromechanically and/or electrochemically-mechanically removing conductive material from a microelectronic substrate. An apparatus in accordance with one embodiment includes a support member configured to releasably carry a microelectronic substrate and first and second electrodes spaced apart from each other and from the microelectronic substrate. A polishing medium is positioned between the electrodes and the support member and has a polishing surface positioned to contact the microelectronic substrate. At least a portion of the first and second electrodes can be recessed from the polishing surface. A liquid, such as an electrolytic liquid, can be provided in the recess, for example, through flow passages in the electrodes and/or the polishing medium. A variable electrical signal is passed from at least one of the electrodes, through the electrolyte and to the microelectronic substrate to remove material from the substrate. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006429 | SPUTTERING APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING APPARATUS FOR LIQUID CRYSTAL DEVICE - A sputtering apparatus includes: a film forming chamber that houses a substrate hold so as to be capable of being carried in a horizontal direction; a sputtered particle ejecting section that includes an upper target and a lower target that are disposed so as to face each other and oblique to the substrate, and an opening, and in which sputtered particles are generated from a pair of the targets by plasma, and the sputtered particles are ejected from the opening to the substrate carried from a side adjacent to the upper target to another side adjacent to the lower target; and a slit member that has a slit through which the sputtered particles are selectively passed, and is disposed between the substrate and the sputtered particle ejecting section. The slit member is disposed so that a slit open end of the slit is positioned within 50 mm from an upstream open end of the opening of the sputtered particle ejecting section, and the slit open end is positioned at an upstream side in a carrying direction of the substrate. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006430 | SPUTTERING DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND BACKING PLATE FOR USE IN SPUTTERING DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A backing plate for use in a sputtering deposition apparatus being capable of stably holding Ga, and a sputtering deposition apparatus which is equipped with the backing plate are provided. Such a backing plate for use in a sputtering deposition apparatus is a backing plate for holding a target material which contains Ga, and at least a contact surface of which coming into contact with the target material is constituted from an easily wettable material having a contact angle to Ga in a liquid state of not more than 90°. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006431 | Self-Powered Sensing Devices - A self powered sensing device ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006432 | Biosensor - In a biosensor for measuring a specific substance in a liquid sample, one or a combination of sugar alcohol, metallic salt, organic acid or organic acid salt which has at least one carboxyl group in a molecule, and organic acid or organic acid salt which has at least one carboxyl group and one amino group in a molecule, is included in a reagent layer provided on electrodes, thereby providing a highly-accurate biosensor which is excellent in stability and has high response (sensitivity, linearity) of the sensor to the substrate concentration. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006433 | GAS SENSOR - A gas sensor includes a substantially cylindrical metal shell; a laminated sensor element held within the metal shell, and including a plate-shaped solid electrolyte layer extending in a longitudinal direction; an electrode portion provided on the solid electrolyte layer; an insulating layer; and a lead portion connected with the electrode portion, extending in the longitudinal direction, and having a front end portion laminated on the solid electrolyte layer, and a rear end portion laminated through the insulating layer on the solid electrolyte layer. The insulating layer has an end portion over and across which the lead portion extends, and which has a recessed shape, a raised shape, or a recessed and raised shape in the longitudinal direction as viewed in the lamination direction. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006434 | Polyaniline Nanofiber-Amine Composite Materials for Phosgene Detection - A sensor for detecting phosgene includes a pair of electrodes separated by an electrode gap, and a layer of conducting polymer material positioned over and making electrical contact with the pair of electrodes, the layer of conducting polymer material being modified with an amine such that the electrical resistance of the conducting polymer material measured across the electrodes is responsive to changes in an amount of phosgene to which the conducting polymer material is exposed. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006435 | Microfluidic System - A method for forming a microfluidic channel with improved flow characteristics for one or more analytes is disclosed. A microfluidic channel having modified surfaces is formed in fused silica. The fused silica surfaces are modified by the addition of a layer of borophosphosilicate glass. The addition of the borophosphosilicate glass results in an improved flow velocity profile of the analyte. As a result, control over the position and movement of analytes within the solution is improved. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006436 | HEMOGLOBIN MEASUREMENT METHOD AND ELECTROPHORESIS APPARATUS - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for measuring hemoglobin that enables short-time, high-accuracy measurement of hemoglobin, in particular stable hemoglobin A1c, which is used as a diagnostic indicator of diabetes mellitus, and an electrophoresis apparatus that is suitably used in this measurement method. The present invention provides a method for measuring hemoglobins using electrophoresis, which includes: using a migration path having an inner surface coated with a cationic substance to be immobilized on the inner surface or a migration path having an inner surface made of a cationic material; and using a buffer solution containing a water-soluble polymer having an anionic group as an electrophoresis buffer solution. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006437 | DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCE DIFFERENCES USING COUPLED LIGASE DETECTION AND POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTIONS - The present invention relates to a method for identifying a target nucleotide sequence. This method involves forming a ligation product on a target nucleotide sequence in a ligase detection reaction mixture, amplifying the ligation product to form an amplified ligation product in a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) mixture, detecting the amplified ligation product, and identifying the target nucleotide sequence. Such coupling of the ligase detection reaction and the polymerase chain reaction permits multiplex detection of nucleic acid sequence differences. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006438 | WATER PURIFICATION PROCESS - An efficient system for desalinization of water is described wherein multiple stages of deionization result in drinking water quality and provision is made for recycling wastewater through the system. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006439 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATION AND/OR DETECTION OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES AND OTHER OBJECTS - Methods and apparatus for manipulation, detection, imaging, characterization, sorting and/or assembly of biological or other materials, involving an integration of CMOS or other semiconductor-based technology and microfluidics. In one implementation, various components relating to the generation of electric and/or magnetic fields are implemented on an IC chip that is fabricated using standard protocols. The generated electric and/or magnetic fields are used to manipulate and/or detect one or more dielectric and/or magnetic particles and distinguish different types of particles. A microfluidic system is fabricated either directly on top of the IC chip, or as a separate entity that is then appropriately bonded to the IC chip, to facilitate the introduction and removal of cells in a biocompatible environment, or other particles/objects of interest suspended in a fluid. The patterned electric and/or magnetic fields generated by the IC chip can trap and move biological cells or other objects inside the microfluidic system. Electric and/or magnetic field generating components also may be controlled using signals of various frequencies so as to detect one or more cells, particles or objects of interest, and even the type of particle or object of interest, by measuring resonance characteristics associated with interactions between samples and one or more of the field-generating devices. Such systems may be employed in a variety of biological and medical related applications, including cell sorting and tissue assembly. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006440 | Apparatus For Electrophoretic Painting Of Metal Objects, In Particular Lids For Containers For Food Use - The apparatus for electrophoretic repainting of metal objects, in particular lids for containers for food use, comprises a tank ( | 2010-01-14 |
20100006441 | APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING, MODIFYING AND CHARACTERIZING PARTICLES IN A MICRO CHANNEL - Microfluidic system comprising a space for containing a liquid and at least one lateral chamber in communication with said space, said lateral chamber containing a metal electrode. The lateral chamber and the space are designed to be filled by the same or different liquid when the system is active. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006442 | PROCESS FOR APPLICATION OF A METAL LAYER ON A SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to processes for application of a metal layer on a substrate via deposition of a metal from a metal salt solution by a chemical and/or electroplating method, a significant factor in these processes being that carbon nanotubes are present in the substrate surface. The present invention moreover relates to the use of carbon nanotubes for application of a metal layer on a substrate. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006443 | Electrochemical Fabrication Method for Producing Compliant Beam-Like Structures - Embodiments of the invention are directed to the formation of beam-like structures using electrochemical fabrication techniques where the beam like structures have narrow regions and wider regions such that a beam of desired compliance is obtained. In some embodiments, narrower regions of the beam are thinner than a minimum feature size but are formable as a result of the thicker regions. In some embodiments the beam-like structures are formed from a plurality of adhered layers. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006444 | Plating apparatus and plating method for forming magnetic film - A magnetic film plating apparatus employs a dip method that allows relatively good escape of bubbles and does not require a wide footprint and, even when a ferromagnetic material is used for an anode, can form a magnetic film on a substrate surface while minimizing the influence of the anode on the uniformity of magnetic anisotropy in the magnetic film. The magnetic film plating apparatus includes a plating tank for holding a plating solution; an anode vertically disposed in the plating tank at a position to be immersed in the plating solution; a substrate holder for holding a substrate W and positioning the substrate W opposite the anode; and a magnetic field generator, disposed outside the plating tank, for generating a magnetic field around the substrate W held by the substrate holder and positioned opposite the anode. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006445 | Electroplating method and apparatus - An apparatus and method is disclosed for simultaneously electroplating at least two parts in a series electrical configuration in an electroplating system using a shared electrolyte with excellent consistency in thickness profiles, coating weights and coating microstructure. Parts in high volume and at low capital and operating cost are produced as coatings or in free-standing form. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006446 | Method for manufacturing package on package with cavity - A method for manufacturing a printed circuit board with an inner via hole, the method including applying a first current to both surfaces of a core layer having the inner via hole, so that a first plating layer grows centerwardly in an equal rate from all the directions of an inner wall of the inner via hole to close one entrance of the inner via hole, leaving a remaining space the inner via hole unfilled; and applying a second current to fill the remaining space of the inner via hole. Also, the manufacturing method does not require filling an inner via hole with an insulating ink, and forming a conductive layer on the insulating ink. Therefore, the method increases productive capacity and reduces manufacturing cost by simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing the lead time. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006447 | METHOD OF PREPARING AN ULTRA SHARP TIP, APPARATUS FOR PREPARING AN ULTRA SHARP TIP, AND USE OF AN APPARATUS - A method of preparing an ultra sharp tip, in particular a single atom tip, is provided, comprising providing a tip having a shank, an apex, and a coating covering the shank and the apex; locally removing the coating from the apex by field evaporation; and partially or fully restoring the coating at the apex. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006448 | Method, apparatus and means for production of metals in a molten salt electrolyte - This invention describes a method of producing a metal, M | 2010-01-14 |
20100006449 | METHOD OF ELECTROLYTICALLY SYNTHESIZING NITROGEN TRIFLUORIDE - The present invention provides an electrolytic synthesis method of nitrogen trifluoride, comprising electrolytically synthesizing nitrogen trifluoride gas from ammonium fluoride in an ammonium fluoride-containing molten salt mixture using a carbonaceous electrode as an anode, wherein the method comprises: a step of dissolving, in the molten salt mixture, metal ions capable of electrolytically yielding a highly oxidized metal fluoride through reaction with fluorine radicals (F.) that are generated upon the discharge of fluoride ions which are a component of the ammonium fluoride, thereby reacting the metal ions with the fluorine radicals (F.) to yield the highly oxidized metal fluoride, and reacting the highly oxidized metal fluoride with ammonium ions on a surface of the electrode and in a solution to synthesize nitrogen trifluoride gas. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006450 | DIAMOND ELECTRODE - An electrode comprising an electrically conducting diamond plate wherein the diamond plate comprises at least one elongate aperture and having an aperture edge length per unit working area of the diamond plate of greater than about 4 mm/mm | 2010-01-14 |
20100006451 | Biosensing device and method for detecting target biomolecules in a solution - A biosensing device for detecting a presence of target biomolecules is provided, including at least one working electrode having a systematic array of nano-electrode wires projecting vertically from an electrode pad. The nano-electrode wires all have a same shape and size and are distributed non-randomly over the electrode pad. Biosensor probes are attached to the nano-electrode wire, each including a bioreceptor selected to bind with a complementary target biomolecule to create a binding event, and an electrochemical transducer transducing this binding event into an electrical signal conducted by the corresponding nano-electrode wire. A biosensing method using such a device is provided, as well as a fabrication method thereof. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006452 | Biosensor Apparatus and Methods of Use - Disclosed herein are methods and devices for detecting the presence of an analyte of interest. A biosensor device can include a reaction chamber and an electrochemical detection chamber. The reaction chamber can include at least one immobilized binding site and a probe conjugate adapted to bind to at least one of the target analyte and the immobilized binding site while the detection chamber can include electrodes for detecting an electrochemical reaction. If present, the target analyte in the fluid sample results in a change in the amount of probe conjugate bound in the reaction chamber, which can be detected electrochemically in the detection chamber. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006453 | Detection System - A method for detecting a target nucleic acid sequence in a sample, by subjecting it to an amplification | 2010-01-14 |
20100006454 | GAS ABSORPTION RESERVOIR WITH OPTIMIZED COOLING - The invention relates to a fuel reservoir for gaseous fuel in a vehicle, in particular a sorption reservoir. The fuel reservoir is delimited by at least one wall and includes a sorption material that is contained in its interior. The fuel reservoir has a tank inlet valve containing a shut-off valve and a throttle restriction valve. The restriction of the gaseous fuel takes place inside the fuel reservoir. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006455 | Contact lens storage case - A single unit contact lens storage device that comprises a bottle that is squeezable for dispensing and rinsing contact lenses housed within storage trays of the device is described. The squeezable bottle serves as a fresh contact lens solution reservoir. Channels with both inlet and outlet holes built into the bottle provide for delivery of fresh solution to the contact lens storage trays. Contact lens tray caps are then screwed onto the lens trays to prevent the freshly delivered solution from traveling back to the fresh solution reservoir. The device also contains a dispensing cap for the rinsing of contact lenses with fresh solution from the fresh solution reservoir. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006456 | Display Container and Associated Container Blank - A single piece container blank for the storing and displaying of product utilizing corrugated flutes horizontally and vertically oriented to provide strength while limiting cost. The multi-thickness side panels and top panels, and flute arrangements form a container that is highly stable and strong that is efficient in its use of materials. Further, the structure includes a plurality of side walls that prevent nesting of vertically stacked containers. | 2010-01-14 |
20100006457 | Cigarette dispenser - A cigarette dispenser including a box for holding a number of cigarettes. The box has an open bottom that defines a discharge opening for cigarettes held within the box. A U-shaped cradle is affixed to the box adjacent the discharge opening for catching cigarettes as such pass from the discharge opening. A mounting clip is affixed to the box for releasably securing the box to a support. | 2010-01-14 |