05th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 30 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140029181 | INTERLAYER INTERCONNECTS AND ASSOCIATED TECHNIQUES AND CONFIGURATIONS - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards interlayer interconnects and associated techniques and configurations. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a semiconductor substrate, one or more device layers disposed on the semiconductor substrate, and one or more interconnect layers disposed on the one or more device layers, the one or more interconnect layers including interconnect structures configured to route electrical signals to or from the one or more device layers, the interconnect structures comprising copper (Cu) and germanium (Ge). Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029182 | STYLUS HAVING A RETRACTABLE CONNECTOR - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a stylus having a retractable connector for use with a computing device. According to one embodiment, the stylus includes an outer housing and a connector configured to attach to a port on the computing device so as to maintain the stylus in a fixed position adjacent to the computing device. Furthermore, the connector is capable of extending from the housing of the stylus into a first position and also retracting into the stylus housing into a second position. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029183 | STYLUS AND HOLDER DEVICE ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a stylus and stylus holder for a computing device. According to one embodiment, the stylus holder includes a connector configured to attach to a port of the computing device for establishing an electrical connection therewith. The stylus holder further includes a fastener for facilitating attachment with the stylus while also providing at least one of data and power to said stylus. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029184 | ASSEMBLY FOR THE ELECTRONIC PROCESSING OF DATA WITH MUTUALIZED RESOURCES - Assembly for the electronic processing of data, comprising a central module and peripheral modules linked to the central module by electrical power supply and data links, the modules comprising: a processing unit, a memory, an input/output unit and an isolation of the power and data links; the central module furthermore comprising an electrical power supply unit for the peripheral modules, a common startup unit shared by the modules, and a star communication interface with the peripheral modules; each peripheral module furthermore comprising a serial link interface to the communication interface of the central module. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029185 | TABLET SUPPORT APPARATUS - An apparatus for supporting a tablet type computer includes a keyboard, a frame and clamps pivotally connected to the frame by hinges. Each clamp has first and second clamping fingers. The apparatus can further include inserts configured to cover at least a portion of the clamping fingers. The inserts releasably grip portions of the tablet-type computer when the portions of the tablet-type computer are inserted between the clamping fingers. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029186 | Portable Teleprompting Computer Console - A portable teleprompting computer console, specifically-designed for the use of teleprompting software and the external display of scrolling teleprompting text, specifically for use on-location, in-the-field, and for remote film and television productions. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029187 | HINGE CONFIGURATION FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a base portion and a lid portion coupled to the base portion at a hinge configured such that the base portion and the lid portion can rotate between an open configuration of the electronic device and a closed configuration of the electronic device. The lid portion can include at least one segment that is to raise at least a portion of the base portion in response to a rotation toward the open configuration (e.g., opening the lid portion to access a touchpad or a keyboard of the electronic device, or to see a display of the electronic device). | 2014-01-30 |
20140029188 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER ADAPTED TO ILLUMINATING KEY MODULE MOUNTED THEREON - A notebook computer is adapted to illuminating a key module mounted thereon. The notebook computer includes a base; a base cover sheltering the base, wherein the base cover has a base cover opening; a circuit board disposed within the base and communicable with a circuit of the key module; a light source physically mounted on the circuit board for emitting a light beam; and a light-guiding and supporting plate disposed under the base cover opening of the base cover and fixed on the base cover, wherein the key module is supported by the light-guiding and supporting plate and the light beam is guided by the light-guiding and supporting plate to illuminate the key module. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029189 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device comprises an upper member, a lower member having two guiding grooves, two supports and two connecting members. One end of each support is pivoted to the upper member with a first pivot portion. The other end of each support is pivoted to the lower member with a second pivot portion. One end of each connecting member is pivoted at one side of the upper member, and the other end thereof is restricted in the guiding groove and capable of reciprocally sliding in the guiding groove. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029190 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes: a flexible display comprising a front surface configured to display an image to be viewed and a rear surface; a first support supporting one end of the display, and positioned on the rear surface across the one end and the other end when the display is approximately flat; a second support supporting the other end, and positioned between the display and the first support; and a hinge rotatably connecting the first and second supports, wherein the electronic device is used in a first configuration in which the first and second supports come near each other and the display becomes approximately flat, and a second configuration in which the first and second supports are separated from each other and the display is bent at a position between the one end and the other end. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029191 | Information Handling System Low Profile Pluggable Cooling Fan And Connector - A connection arm couples to a cooling fan main body to enclose wires extending from the main body to an end of the connection arm that holds a plug of the wires in a position aligned with a circuit board cooling fan socket. Wires enclosed in the connection arm slip through a slot along the side of the connection arm and are protected from view by a cable cover disposed along the top surface of the cooling fan and connection arm. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029192 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a case, a board disposed inside the case and including a board main body section, a plurality of internal devices that are disposed inside the case at different positions to the board in plan view of the board and that are thicker than the board, a board extension portion that extends out from the board main body section between the plurality of internal devices, a board-side connection terminal that is provided to the board extension portion and is employed to connect to one of the internal devices or to an external device external to the case; and an internal device-side connection terminal that is provided to the internal device and is connected to the board-side connection terminal. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029193 | COMPUTER SYSTEM COOLING USING AN EXTERNALLY-APPLIED FLUID CONDUIT - A computer system includes a rack-mountable server unit with a closed server housing. The server housing has a channel with a recessed channel wall in conductive thermal communication with a processor or other heat-generating component. An elongate conduit is received into the channel of the server housing in conductive thermal communication with an external surface of the server housing. The server is cooled by conductive fluid flow through the conduit, with no appreciable airflow through the server housing. The system may be operated in an optional burst cooling mode, wherein a volume of cooling fluid is trapped in the conduit for a period of time before being quickly released. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029194 | HIGH-DENSITY SERVER WITH REDUNDANT POWER SOURCE FOR SERVER MODULES - A high-density server includes a plurality of server enclosures, each of which includes an enclosure housing with a pair of module decks, a pair of power source units, a plurality of cooling fans, and two pairs of server modules. Cooling fans are linearly aligned and positioned in proximity to the rear opening of the enclosure housing with upper rear openings thereabove and lower rear openings therebelow, while server modules are installed in module decks inside the enclosure housing in an insertable/removable manner. Server modules have module trays for mounting electronic components and interface units. Interface units are retractively inserted into upper rear openings or lower rear openings in connection with power source units when server modules are moved in front-rear directions along module decks inside the enclosure housing. The server enclosure is equipped with a redundant power transmitter establishing redundant multiple connection between power source units and server modules. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029195 | LAPTOP COMPUTER COOLER CASE AND CHARGER - The laptop computer case according to the present disclosure is an All-in-One Laptop computer cooler case and charger. It is a self-sustaining multipurpose bag that safely stores a laptop computer, cools it down and keeps it charged. The invention may resemble a conventional laptop computer bag, but the unique design allows the computer to fold out and stay connected to the bag's cooling fans at all times. The product allows a user to work long after the computer's battery has depleted, as it can be plugged directly into the backup power supply. People who travel frequently for business or pleasure with their electronic devices in tow may find this unique invention helpful. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029196 | SYSTEM FOR BALANCED POWER AND THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF MISSION CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTS - Data center capsules providing modular and scalable capacity with integrated power and thermal transmission capabilities. Modular integrated central power system (“ICPS”) to fulfill the power and thermal needs of data center environments or other mission critical environments. Computer-based systems and methods for controlling the energy- and thermal-envelope of any single data center environment or other mission critical environment, or an ecosystem of multiple data center environments or multiple other mission critical environments. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029197 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device of the present invention includes a cover body which openably and closably covers the front surface of a flat-type device body, a support section which is capable of being stood up and laid down and mounted on the cover body, and a mount section which is bendably provided to the support section and mounted on the device body. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029198 | DATA CENTER EQUIPMENT CABINET INFORMATION CENTER - The cabinet information center integrates an array of electronic sensors and controls to both standard and purpose built data center equipment cabinets to improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs and protect assets typically installed within standard equipment cabinets utilized in data centers by providing a common point of information display and cabinet interaction without the need to physically access assets and vital sensory components internal to the equipment cabinet itself. Equipment can include any standard rack mount devices such as servers, storage arrays and networking devices. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029199 | COOLING APPARATUSES AND ELECTRONICS MODULES HAVING BRANCHING MICROCHANNELS - Electronics modules and cooling apparatuses having branching microchannels for liquid cooling by jet impingement and fluid flow are disclosed. In one embodiment, a cooling apparatus includes a heat receiving surface and an array of branching microchannel cells. Each branching microchannel cell includes an inlet manifold fluidly coupled to the heat receiving surface and a branching microchannel manifold fluidly coupled to the inlet manifold. The branching microchannel manifold includes a plurality of fins that orthogonally extend from the heat receiving surface such that the plurality of fins define a plurality of branching microchannels that is normal with respect to the heat receiving surface. The cooling apparatus further includes an outlet manifold fluidly coupled to the plurality of branching microchannels. The coolant fluid flows through the plurality of branching microchannels in a direction normal to the heat receiving surface. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029200 | HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A high voltage alternator feeding power electronics and then one or more magnetic components to create a high current low voltage power system includes a substrate/buss plate performs heat extraction and electrical termination. The system includes a substrate ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140029201 | POWER PACKAGE MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - There is provided a power package module, including: a lead frame; at least one first electronic component mounted on the lead frame; and an insulating member disposed on a first surface of the first electronic component and having a via electrode connected to the first electronic component. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029202 | MOTOR CONTROLLER - A motor controller, including: a control box ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140029203 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ASSEMBLIES AND VEHICLES EMPLOYING DUAL PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS - Electronic device assemblies employing dual phase change materials and vehicles incorporating the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, an electronic device assembly includes a semiconductor device having a surface, wherein the semiconductor device operates in a transient heat flux state and a normal heat flux state, a coolant fluid thermally coupled to the surface of the semiconductor device, and a phase change material thermally coupled to the surface of the semiconductor device. The phase change material has a phase change temperature at which the phase change material changes from a first phase to a second phase. The phase change material absorbs heat flux at least when the semiconductor device operates in the transient heat flux state. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029204 | DISSIPATING HEAT WITHIN HOUSINGS FOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - Embodiments of various electrical housings, particularly display housings, are provided. In this regard, a representative housing, among others, includes one or more electrical components that are disposed at the housing, a thermal attachment that is designed to transfer heat generated by the one or more electrical components; and a rear enclosure that is designed to engage the thermal attachment. The rear enclosure is further designed to dissipate the heat received from the thermal attachment. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029205 | Band Pass Filter for 2.5D/3D Integrated Circuit Applications - The present disclosure relates to a device and method for a band pass filter with a reduced cost, area penalty, and manufacturing complexity relative to current solutions. An integrated passive device chip comprising a plurality of capacitors embedded in a common molding compound along with a transceiver chip, and arranged within a polymer package. Ultra-thick metallization layers are disposed within the polymer package and configured to couple the integrated passive device chip to the transceiver chip. The ultra-thick metallization layers also form a plurality of transmission lines, wherein the combined integrated passive device chip and transmission lines form a band pass filter with improved frequency response, noise immunity, and cost and area penalty as compared to conventional solutions. The band pass filter may also be coupled to a plurality of solder balls comprising a Flip Chip Ball Grid Array suitable for 2.5D and 3D integrated circuit applications. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029206 | EJECTABLE COMPONENT ASSEMBLIES IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Electronic devices are provided with ejectable component assemblies. Each ejectable component assembly may include a tray that can be loaded with one or more types of removable module, such as a mini-SIM card and a micro-SIM card, and inserted into the device. Each assembly may also include a cover coupled to a circuit board. The tray may be inserted through an opening in the electronic device and into a space between the cover and the circuit board. A portion of the space is contained within the pocket. A portion of the tray may be contained within the pocket when the tray is inserted into the device for holding the module at a functional insertion position within the device. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029207 | CONTROL AND DISPLAY MODULE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - The invention relates to a control and display module for motor vehicles, comprising: a display screen for displaying data; a touchpad for entering user commands, said touchpad at least partially overlapping the display screen; and a casing in which the display screen and the touchpad are housed, said casing comprising a front frame. The module is characterised in that: the casing includes an internal rim protruding between the display screen and the touchpad, which rim maintains the display screen in position in the casing; and the control and display module also comprises a seal including a first portion inserted between the internal rim of the casing and the display screen and a second portion extending beyond the internal rim towards the centre of the display screen. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029208 | COMPONENT-CONTAINING MODULE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING COMPONENT-CONTAINING MODULE - The present invention pertains to a component-containing module that is: provided with a substrate configured from flat sections and a projecting section, and electronic components mounted on the flat sections and the projecting section; and characterized in that the electronic components mounted on the flat sections are sealed in resin, and the electronic component mounted on the projecting section has an upper part thereof exposed above the resin surface. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029209 | POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A power management system includes a main controller, a pair of supporting frames extending from the main controller, and a number of mobile modules removably mounted on the supporting frames. The main controller receives power from an external power source. Each of the mobile modules is connected to a load and electrically connected to the main controller via the supporting frame. The main controller provides power to the load via the corresponding mobile module. Each of the mobile modules presets a power limit according to a rated power of the load connected to the mobile module and cuts off an electrical connection with the load when an operating power of the load is greater than the power limit. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029210 | DIFFUSION BARRIER FOR SURFACE MOUNT MODULES - A surface-mount package structure for reducing the ingress of moisture and gases thereto is disclosed. The surface-mount structure includes a sub-module having a dielectric layer, semiconductor devices attached to the dielectric layer, a first level interconnect structure electrically coupled to the semiconductor devices, and a second level I/O connection electrically coupled to the first level interconnect and formed on the dielectric layer, with the second level I/O connection configured to connect the sub-module to an external circuit. The semiconductor devices of the sub-module are attached to a substrate structure, with a dielectric material positioned between the dielectric layer and the substrate structure to fill in gaps in the surface-mount structure. A diffusion barrier layer is applied over the sub-module, adjacent the first and second level I/O connections, and extends down to the substrate structure to reduce the ingress of moisture and gases from a surrounding environment into the surface-mount structure. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029211 | CHIP CARD HOLDER WITH PROTECTIVE COVER FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A chip card holder includes a housing, a receiving frame, an ejecting member, a tray, a protective cover, and two sliders. The housing defines a through hole and two latching grooves. The receiving frame is mounted on the housing. The ejecting member is positioned at one end of the receiving frame. The tray is slidably received in the receiving frame and abutted by the ejecting member. The protective cover is mounted to the tray and received in the through hole. The two sliders are slidably positioned on the protective cover and releasbly received in the latching grooves. When the two sliders slide relative to the protective cover and are unlocked from the housing, the ejecting member ejects the tray from the housing. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029212 | FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE - A foldable display device having an excellent folding characteristic without image quality deterioration on a folding portion is provided. The foldable display device includes a flexible display panel and a cover window positioned outside the flexible display panel and protecting the flexible display panel from an external impact, wherein the cover window includes a folding region where concave grooves are formed. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029213 | TRANSMISSION LINE FOR MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - According to embodiments described in the specification, a method and mobile electronic device are provided for tuning an antenna. The mobile electronic device comprises an electrical ground member supporting at least one antenna; a housing containing the electrical ground member and having a conductive ring defining the perimeter of the housing; and a conductive tuning member disposed between the conductive ring and the electrical ground member, for transforming an impedance between the electrical ground member and the conductive ring; wherein the conductive tuning member is connected to the conductive ring by a first short, and to the electrical ground member by a second short. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029214 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH BLOCKING MECHANISM - A blocking mechanism includes a chassis, a blocking member, and a resilient member. The chassis is configured to secure a circuit board, the chassis comprising a locking structure. The blocking member is configured to abut the circuit board, for preventing the circuit board from sliding towards the blocking member. The blocking member includes a positioning structure slidably engaged with the locking structure. The resilient member is secured to the blocking member and engaged with the locking structure for preventing the blocking member from sliding relative to the locking structure. The resilient member is resiliently deformable. When the resilient member is disengaged from the locking structure, the blocking member is slidable relative to the chassis to disengage the locking structure from the positioning structure. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029215 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS - A method for constructing a wireless communications apparatus includes providing a printed circuit board (PCB) having a mounting surface. An antenna is mounted onto the mounting surface in an orientation that is perpendicular to the mounting surface. A first subassembly is formed by placing the PCB with mounted antenna into a top side of a bracket. The second subassembly is formed by placing an endcap component over the antenna, the endcap encasing the antenna, and snapping the endcap component into the bracket to hold the endcap component to the bracket. The snapping comprises inserting hooks on the end cap component into recesses on the bracket. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029216 | CIRCUIT BOARD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CIRCUIT BOARD - According to one embodiment, a circuit board is provided with a first rectangular electronic component, a board and a reinforcing plate. The first electronic component has a plurality of connection terminals. The board has the first electronic component mounted thereon via the connection terminals, and has a through hole for receiving a second electronic component at a position at which the first electronic component overlaps with the second electronic component. The reinforcing plate is attached to the back surface of the board, and has a plurality of first portions near the corner portions of the first electronic component, and a second portion of a strip shape coupling the first portions and located near the hole. The first and second portions are formed integral as one body. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029217 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a printed circuit board that has a prohibited region, in which arrangement of a wiring pattern is prohibited, in a fixed region from an outer periphery, an electronic component mounted on the printed circuit board, a heat dissipation fin provided on the electronic component, and a fixing unit that is made of a conductive material and fixes the heat dissipation fin by pressing the fin against the printed circuit board side, wherein a notch is formed in two sides of the printed circuit board that face each other with the electronic component therebetween, and the fixing unit exerts an elastic force that presses the heat dissipation fin against the printed circuit board side by being locked to the notch and is such that hook portions locked to the notch are arranged in the prohibited region. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029218 | APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENT WIRE ROUTING IN A DEVICE - Techniques for efficient routing of wires and electrical components within a device are disclosed. A wire can be routed, for example, in the space between two battery cells (or other components/structures) with the use of a bracket inserted between the cells to provide structural support. The electrical tape surrounding a battery may be cut or otherwise breached in order to expose the cavity between distinct battery cells. In some embodiments, multiple brackets may be inserted between the battery cells, creating a trough through which a wire or other component may be routed. After routing a wire through the trough, another electrical part or housing may be fixed above the battery cells. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029219 | PLASTIC PANEL AND FLAT PANEL DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME - A plastic display panel and a flat panel displaying having the plastic display panel are discussed. The plastic display panel according to an embodiment a display area configured to display an image and including a plurality of panel electrodes, and a non-display area in which a plurality of link lines connected to the panel electrodes and a driving element are provided. The display area and the non-display area are provided in a plastic base substrate. A plurality of link pads, electrically connected to the respective link lines, are provided in a bonding part adhered to the driving element in the non-display area, and at least one via hole is provided in the bonding part for exposing a portion of the plastic base substrate. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029220 | ELECTRONIC MODULE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to an electronic module, a support plate ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140029221 | ELECTRONIC MODULE POWER SUPPLY - Power may be supplied to an electronic module according to various techniques. In one general implementation, for example, a system for supplying power to an electronic module may include a printed circuit board, the electronic module, and a conductive foil. The board may include a number of contact locations on a first side, with at least one of the contact locations electrically coupled to a via to a second side of the board. The electronic module may be electrically coupled to the contact locations on the first side of the board and receive electrical power through the at least one contact location electrically coupled to a via. The foil may be adapted to convey electrical power for the electronic module and electrically coupled on the second side of circuit board to at least the via electrically coupled to a contact location that receives electrical power for the electronic module. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029222 | CHIP COMPONENT-EMBEDDED RESIN MULTILAYER SUBSTRATE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a chip component-embedded resin multilayer substrate including a laminating body obtained by laminating a plurality of resin layers, a predetermined wiring conductor disposed in the laminating body, and a chip component embedded in the laminating body and having a side terminal electrode. A guarding member electrically isolated from the wiring conductor is provided to cover at least a part of a boundary between the side terminal electrode and the resin layers when viewed from a lamination direction of the laminating body, and the guarding member is formed from a material having a melting point higher than a temperature at which the resin layer begins to flow. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029223 | CIRCUIT BOARD WITH REDUCED ADHESIVE OVERFLOW AND CIRCUIT STRUCTURE THEREOF - A circuit board with reduced adhesive overflow includes a substrate and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is disposed on the substrate. The conductive layer includes a hole, a first placement area and a second placement area. The hole is used for forming a cavity with the substrate. The first placement area is used for the first electronic element to be fixedly connected onto the circuit board through the first contact surface. The second placement area is used for the second electronic element to be fixedly connected onto the circuit board through the second contact surface. An adjacent place of the first placement area and the second placement area and the hole are overlapped. The cavity is used to accommodate the conductive adhesive for fixedly connecting the first electronic element and the second electronic element. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029224 | METHOD OF MOUNTING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, CIRCUIT BOARD, SOLDER JOINT PORTION, PRINTED WIRING BOARD WITH CONNECTING LAYER, AND SHEET-LIKE JOINT MEMBER - An method of mounting electronic component includes: providing a connecting layer between a wiring and an electronic component, the connecting layer including a conductive layer formed of a solder powder-containing resin composition containing thermosetting resin, solder powder, and a reducing agent and one or two layers of a thermoplastic resin layer formed of thermoplastic resin; and electrically connecting the electronic component to the wiring through the connecting layer. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029225 | ELECTRONIC DEVICES INCLUDING TWO OR MORE SUBSTRATES ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TOGETHER AND METHODS OF FORMING SUCH ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Electronic devices may include a first substrate bearing circuitry components at a nanoscale pitch within the first substrate. The first substrate may include microscale bond pads on a surface of the first substrate. A via may electrically connect one of the microscale bond pads to one of the circuitry components. A second substrate may be electrically connected to at least one of the microscale bond pads. Methods of forming electronic devices may include positioning a first substrate adjacent to a second substrate. The first substrate may bear circuitry components at a nanoscale pitch within the first substrate. The first substrate may include microscale bond pads on a surface of the first substrate. A via may electrically connect one of the microscale bond pads to one of the circuitry components. The second substrate may be electrically connected to at least one of the microscale bond pads. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029226 | DISPLAY DEVICE - An integrated circuit chip includes first and second electrode terminals electrically connected to an internal circuit, and a dummy bump arranged between the first and second electrode terminals on a back surface thereof. A wiring pattern includes first lines electrically connected to the first electrode terminals below the back surface of the integrated circuit chip and extend in the direction toward a display region outside the integrated circuit chip, and second lines electrically connected to the second electrode terminals below the back surface of the integrated circuit chip and extend in the direction opposite to the display region outside the integrated circuit chip. The dummy bump is configured to avoid at least one of the electrical connection between the dummy bump and all of the first lines and all of the second lines and the electrical connection between the dummy bump and the internal circuit. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029227 | ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT AND SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT - A circuit board according to an embodiment is one in which a plurality of electronic components is mounted on a printed wiring board. The circuit board includes a semiconductor component that is mounted on the printed wiring board, and the semiconductor component includes a semiconductor device and a first EBG structure formed on or above the semiconductor device. An operating frequency of the semiconductor device exists outside a cutoff band of the first EBG structure, and the first EBG structure is connected to a ground or a power supply of the printed wiring board. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029228 | DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY DEVICE - A substrate having a circuit component mounting area includes source wiring and a redundant pattern. A substrate is formed by cutting a part of a substrate disposed opposite to the substrate along a cutting line for exposing the circuit component mounting area. The source wiring is extended from an inner part of a display area to the circuit component mounting area. The redundant pattern is formed in a position corresponding to the cutting line and in the vicinity of the source wiring. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029229 | LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A liquid ejection head includes two or more substrates disposed side by side, each having energy generating elements and primary terminals electrically connected to the respective energy generating elements, and an electrical wiring member having primary flying leads electrically connected to the respective primary terminals by means of gang bonding. Each of the substrates has an auxiliary terminal located adjacent to the primary terminals and the auxiliary terminals of the two or more substrates are disposed adjacent to each other. The electrical wiring member has an auxiliary flying lead connected to the auxiliary terminals of the substrates by means of a gang bonding system. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029230 | PLASTIC PANEL AND FLAT PANEL DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME - Discussed is a flat display panel. The flat display panel includes a display area to display an image with a plurality of panel electrodes, and a non-display area. A plurality of link lines connected to the panel electrodes are provided in the non-display area. The display area and the non-display area are provided in a base substrate. A plurality of link pads, electrically connected to the link lines and a plurality of link terminals provided in a driving element, are provided in a bonding part adhered to the driving element in the non-display area. Two resistance pads are respectively connected to two link terminals which are electrically connected to each other through the driving element. At least two pads are respectively connected to the two resistance pads. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029231 | Tilt Mechanism for a Monitor - A tilt mechanism for an electronic display. A tilt mechanism including a counterbalancing mechanism having a compression spring assembly. Such tilt mechanism allowing an electronic display to be positioned at a variety of tilt angles. A tilt mechanism including a support that is pivotable with respect to a support surface. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029232 | Electronic Device - An electronic device includes a main body, a display, and a support element. The support element has one end being connected pivotally to the display and the other end being connected pivotally to the main body. The support element includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a control device. The control device is used to control the connecting relationship among the display, the first connecting member and the second connecting member, so as the freedom degree of the position relationship between the display and the main body is adjustable. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029233 | RESONANCE TYPE NON-CONTACT POWER FEEDING SYSTEM, POWER TRANSMISSION SIDE APPARATUS AND IN-VEHICLE CHARGING APPARATUS OF RESONANCE TYPE NON-CONTACT POWER FEEDING SYSTEM - A resonance type non-contact power feeding system | 2014-01-30 |
20140029234 | RELIABLE SURFACE MOUNT INTEGRATED POWER MODULE - A surface mount packaging structure that yields improved thermo-mechanical reliability and more robust second-level package interconnections is disclosed. The surface mount packaging structure includes a sub-module having a dielectric layer, semiconductor devices attached to the dielectric layer, a first level metal interconnect structure electrically coupled to the semiconductor devices, and a second level I/O connection electrically coupled to the first level interconnect and formed on the dielectric layer on a side opposite the semiconductor devices, with the second level I/O connection configured to connect the sub-module to an external circuit. The semiconductor devices of the sub-module are attached to the first surface of a multi-layer substrate structure, with a dielectric material positioned between the dielectric layer and the multi-layer substrate structure to fill in gaps in the surface-mount structure and provide additional structural integrity thereto. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029235 | Optical Element for Obtaining a Daylight Appearance, a Lighting System and a Luminaire - An optical element ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140029236 | IMAGING DEVICE WITH FOCUSED ILLUMINATION - An imaging system comprising a parabolic reflector having a base and defining a first axis, a light source disposed proximate the base essentially along the first axis, an imaging device comprising a zooming lens having a second axis, the imaging device being disposed in front of the light source along the first axis such that the second axis and the first axis are essentially coincident. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029237 | ILLUMINATION APPARATUS WITH PHOSPHOR WHEEL - Various embodiments propose an illumination apparatus having a laser apparatus and a phosphor wheel, wherein the phosphor wheel has, in addition to at least one phosphor region for phosphor conversion, at least one transmission region for colored light having a second, greater dominance wavelength from a light source. The beam paths from light source and laser apparatus are e.g. arranged collinearly, wherein the phosphor wheel rotates into the common optical axis of the laser apparatus and light source. By adding colored light having a greater dominance wavelength, the dominance wavelength of a colored light channel that is required for projection applications can also be obtained with colored light converted using efficient phosphor having a dominance wavelength that is too small. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029238 | ILLUMINATION APPARATUS - Provided is an illumination device that can be made thin and increases the efficiency of extracting light to the outside. The present invention is provided with: light-emitting structures wherein a blue light-emitting element is embedded in a transparent resin having a convex surface shape; a substrate wherein the light-emitting structures are disposed two-dimensionally; a diffuser plate that diffuses the blue light of the blue light-emitting elements; and a fluorescent sheet that is disposed spaced from the substrate and that contains a particulate fluorescent body that obtains a white light from the blue light of the blue light-emitting elements. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029239 | OPTICAL MEMBER AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - Disclosed are an optical member and a display device including the same. The optical member includes a wavelength conversion layer to convert a wavelength of an incident light, and an impact absorbing layer on the wavelength conversion layer. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029240 | Backlight System and Flat Panel Display Device - The present invention provides a backlight system containing a uniforming device, a reflection plate, a back frame, and a PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) substrate. The uniforming device is placed on the back frame with the PET substrate configured in between. The reflection plate is configured between the uniforming device and the PET substrate. The back frame contains at least a first main piece and a second main piece jointly forming a main frame of the back frame. The present invention also provides a flat panel display device capable of preventing the light leakage and the cave-in of the reflection plate. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029241 | Panel Display Device, Back Frame and Manufacuring of Back Frame - The present invention provides a panel display device, back frame and manufacturing method for back frame. The back frame includes at least two main splicing elements forming back frame, the at least two main splicing elements including main splicing element for disposing light source, wherein light source is disposed on a surface of side wall of main splicing element bended upward for light source disposition, downward hooks are disposed on the other surface of side wall away from light source, main splicing element with light source has a first heat-dissipation capability, and remaining main splicing elements of the at least two main splicing elements without light source have a second heat-dissipation capability, first heat-dissipation capability is better than second heat-dissipation capability. As such, the present invention can reduce material and mold costs as well as better heat-dissipation and easy assembling of front frame and panel. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029242 | Backlight Unit And Display Device - Embodiments of the invention provide a backlight unit and a display device. The backlight unit comprises at least one light emitting component and at least one reflection support component, wherein the light emitting component comprises a plurality of element surfaces disposed obliquely and a plurality of luminophore disposed on the element surfaces, the reflection support component comprises a plurality of reflective surfaces disposed obliquely. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029243 | BACKLIGHT UNIT AND DISPLAY APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A backlight unit and a display apparatus using the same are disclosed. The backlight unit includes a first reflector, a second reflector partially having an inclined surface, a plurality of light sources disposed between the first reflector and the second reflector, and a third reflector disposed between adjacent light sources. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029244 | Parallax Reduction - Parallax in an optical device is reduced by apply one or a combination of several disclosed techniques, including reduced solid angle or increased collimation of light sources, increased diffusion/scattering at an output of the device, and/or reflective structures for collimation and containment of reflected light. The techniques are advantageously applied to a backlight LCD display, and particularly to high dynamic range dual modulation displays. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029245 | FASHION ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - A fashion apparel accessory, such as a garment, having one or more concealed light sources positioned so as to illuminate the skin of the wearer, as opposed to focusing attention on the light sources themselves. A particular embodiment includes concealed light sources proximate to a low-cut neckline of a female's garment, such as brassiere, shirt, or item of lingerie, with the light sources being oriented so as direct illumination across the wearer's chest area in an alluring way, potentially offering multiple color, intensity, direction/control options as well as multiple deployment techniques/devices. A portable power supply is integrated with the garment or accessory and electrically connected to the light sources. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029246 | LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device includes a light emitting element, a board, a cover, and a diffuse reflector. The light emitting element is disposed on the board. The cover houses the light emitting element and the board. The diffuse reflector is disposed on the cover opposite a light emission face of the light emitting element. The diffuse reflector is configured to diffuse and reflect light from the light emitting element. The diffuse reflector has a thickness at a portion opposite the light emission face of the light emitting element that is greater than a thickness at a portion away from the portion opposite the light emission face of the light emitting element. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029247 | End Cap for a Tubular Light Source - An end cap ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140029248 | LAMP - A lighting device is disclosed which includes a vertical support, an elongate horizontal arm connected to the vertical support via a connector, and a light source mounted on the arm. The elongate arm consists of, or consists essentially of, an elongate heat sink, and the lighting device further comprises an elongate heat pipe positioned within the heat sink and in thermal contact with the light source. The elongate arm and the vertical support include elongate channels formed along at least a portion of their lengths, and the connector comprises a sheet structure having a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted thereon, wherein the wheels are arranged to ride along the elongate channels, such that the elongate arm can slide relative to the vertical support in directions both parallel to and perpendicular to the length of the arm. The elongate arm and connector are connected to a counterweight via a flat, flexible power cable arranged around first and second pulley wheels. The light source comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes, each of which is mounted with its lens pointing through a respective frustoconical surface. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029249 | LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device includes a tube, a light emitting element, a heat sink and a wiring. The light emitting element is disposed inside the tube. The heat sink is disposed inside the tube. The heat sink includes a concave wire housing in an outer face of the heat sink that is opposite an inner face of the tube. The heat sink is configured to dissipate heat generated from the light emitting element. The wiring is disposed in the concave wire housing such that the wiring extends from one end of the tube to the other end of the tube in a lengthwise direction of the tube. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029250 | DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A display panel includes a pixel group having first through fourth pixels disposed in a two-by-two matrix form. Each of the first through fourth pixels includes at least three subpixels. The first and second pixels have the same subpixel layout. The third pixel has a different subpixel layout from the first pixel. The fourth pixel has a different subpixel layout from the first and third pixels. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029251 | LED SPOTLIGHT - An LED spotlight includes a base and lampshade. The base includes a power connecting portion, a heat dissipating portion and circuit board which are connected to the power connecting portion; and an LED unit disposed at the circuit board for emitting first and second light. The center-to-edge distance of the circuit board is defined as a first distance. The LED unit is separated from the center of the circuit board by a second distance. The second distance equals at least 1/10 of the first distance. The lampshade includes an opaque pipe and convex lens. The pipe has one end connected to the heat dissipating portion and the other end connected to the convex lens. The first light penetrates the convex lens to form a first light-emitting area. The second light reflects off the inner wall of the pipe and penetrates the convex lens to form a second light-emitting area. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029252 | LAMP, LAMP UNIT, AND LUMINAIRE - According to one embodiment, an LED lamp includes a lighting circuit, a storage, a thermal radiating body, an LED substrate, and a cover. The storage includes a pair of electrode pins electrically connected to the lighting circuit, and stores the lighting circuit in the interior thereof. The thermal radiating body integrally includes a lid portion configured to cover the storage and an arrangement portion located in a periphery of the lid portion. The LED substrate includes an LED configured to emit light upon receipt of power feed from the lighting circuit, and is arranged so as to be thermally connected to the arrangement portion of the thermal radiating body. The cover has translucency and covers the LED substrate. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029253 | OPTICAL PANEL FOR LED LIGHT SOURCE - An optics panel for use in a light emitting diode (LED) lighting is disclosed. A plurality of LEDs is disposed on a substrate and directed outward therefrom. A substantially transparent substrate is disposed over the plurality of LEDs and configured to direct light from each of the plurality of LEDs of the lighting assembly onto a surface having a predetermined bounded area. Light from each of the LEDs is directed by the transparent substrate across the entire area of the surface so that each LED illuminates substantially the entire surface with a substantially equal level of illumination per LED. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029254 | LIGHT SOURCE - The invention provides a wide spectrum light source comprising a housing with an aperture, said aperture adapted to emit light; and a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) sources mounted in said housing, wherein said LED sources are arranged at different heights in said housing adapted to provide efficient wide spectrum operation of said light source. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029255 | COOLING SYSTEM AND LIGHTING DEVICE COMPRISED THEREOF - Embodiments of a lighting device comprise cooling features that provide active cooling for dissipating heat by expelling air at the peripheral edge of the lighting device. In one embodiment, the cooling features include a heat sink element and an air moving device. The heat sink element comprises fin members disposed about a central axis. The fin members form peripheral channels that terminate at peripheral openings at the peripheral edge of the lighting device. During operation of the air moving device, air flows into and out of the peripheral openings to create a flow pattern with an inlet flow and an outlet flow. In one example, the inlet flow and the outlet flow correspond to groupings of the fin members, wherein the groupings dictate the direction of flow of air into and out of the lighting device. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029256 | LIGHT GUIDE, ILLUMINATING DEVICE, AND IMAGE READING APPARATUS - A light guide with a bar-like shape that extends in a predetermined direction, having: a reflective surface that reflects light inside the light guide within the light guide; a first output surface that causes light inside the light guide to exit the light guide, the first output surface, when viewed in plan from the predetermined direction, constituting a first are of an ellipse that has a first focal point, along with a second focal point located on the reflective surface, and the first are being closer to the first focal point than to the second focal point; and a second output surface that causes light inside the light guide to exit the light guide, the second output surface, when viewed in plan from the predetermined direction, constituting a second arc of an ellipse that has a third focal point, along with a fourth focal point coinciding with the second focal point, and the second arc being closer to the third focal point than to the fourth focal point. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029257 | ROADWAY LUMINAIRE AND METHODS OF USE - A lighting apparatus having a base member and a directional member are shown and described. The base member includes a first surface having a plurality of reflective elements extending therefrom. The base member also including a plurality of openings arranged in a pattern. Each opening is configured to receive a respective light source. The directional member has a portion of a reflective surface positioned relative to at least one opening to reflect light radiating from a lighting source disposed within the opening towards a portion of at least one of the reflective elements extending from the base member. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029258 | DEVICE FOR SECURING A SOURCE OF LED LIGHT TO A HEAT SINK SURFACE - A device for securing a source of LED light to a heat sink includes an LED light source engaging surface that is arranged and configured to engage at least a portion of the source of LED light and which is provided with an integrated force applying spring. Further, the device may include a continuous metallic path extending between the sources of LED light and the surface. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029259 | HEAT SINK FOR LED LIGHT SOURCE - A back panel for use in a light emitting diode (LED) lighting assembly is disclosed. An extruded substrate formed of a thermally conductive material is provided, the substrate having a plurality of fins extending from a first side of the substrate, each of the fins having a substantially rectangular shape oriented so that a longitudinal axis of the fin is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the substrate. At least some of the fins include a hole formed through the fin to enable heated air to rise through the fins. A plurality of LEDs are mounted on a second side of the substrate, and oriented in a longitudinal orientation with the fins oriented parallel to the bottom edge of a surface to be illuminated, such that heat rises perpendicular to the surface of the fin. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029260 | LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device includes a lighting unit and a frame. The lighting unit has at least one light emitting unit with light emitting elements. The frame sandwiches outer edges of the lighting unit to support the lighting unit. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029261 | In-Plane Bent Printed Circuit Boards - In certain embodiments there is provided a blank for a printed circuit board and methods pertaining to same. In some embodiments, the blank is provided in a generally straight configuration and is capable of being deformed in-plane into a bent configuration, such as, but not limited to, a generally ring-shaped configuration, a generally square shape, or a generally S-shape. In some embodiments, the PCB is used with a lighting fixture and is populated with light emitting diodes. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029262 | ROTATABLE LIGHTING FIXTURE - A lighting fixture comprising a stationary housing and a mobile housing carried by the stationary housing is provided. The lighting fixture also includes a lens carried by the mobile housing, a first rotation mechanism operatively connected to the connection rod, and a second rotation mechanism carried by the encasing member. The connection rod may protrude at least partially through the backing of the mobile housing. The first rotation mechanism may be configured to rotate the mobile housing about a first rotational axis, and the second rotation mechanism is configured to rotate the mobile housing about a second rotational axis. The mobile housing is configured to rotate about the first rotational axis such that portions of the lens are selectively positionable below a plane defined by a lower surface of the encasing member. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029263 | LIGHTING DEVICE - Provided is a lighting device, including: a light source module comprising at least one light source on a printed circuit board, and a resin layer in which the light source is embedded; a light reflection member which is adjacent to at least any one of one side surface and the other side surface of the resin layer; and an optical plate comprising a side wall which is closely adhered to the light reflection member, and an upper surface which covers an upper part of the light source module, wherein a haze of the optical plate is less than 30%. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029264 | DECORATIVE LIGHT - The present disclosure provides decorative lights using prismatic film such as Optical Lighting Film (OLF) available from 3M Company, and a diffuse partial reflector. The decorative lights generate design styles and comfort for a light fixture, and can use solid state lighting such as Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to generate the light. The decorative lights can have an appearance that changes with the viewing angle of the light. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029265 | FADE OUT OPTICAL LIGHT MASKING PROJECTOR SYSTEM - A light projector system, including a light projector device having a light source for producing a light beam, a light mask, an objective focal lens disposed within the path of the light beam, and a gate area. The light projector system also includes a diffusion element disposed within or forward of the gate area along the path of the light beam of the projector device. The diffusion element eliminates visible chromatic aberration from an illumination zone produced by the light projector system. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029266 | BULB FOR SEMICONDUCTOR LUMINOUS DEVICE, AND SEMICONDUCTOR LUMINOUS DEVICE - A bulb for a semiconductor luminous device is provided. The bulb is three-dimensionally extended and includes at least one optically effective surface structure. A semiconductor luminous device may include at least one semiconductor light source and an optically transmissive bulb for transmitting light emitted by the at least one semiconductor light source, the bulb being three-dimensionally extended and comprising at least one optically effective surface structure, wherein the bulb encloses at least one semiconductor light source. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029267 | CHEMICAL COMPOUND BEING USED FOR FORMING A RANDOM WRINKLE STRUCTURE, COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE COMPOUND, FILM HAVING THE STRUCTURE, METHOD OF FORMING THE FILM, AND OLED COMPRISING THE FILM - Provided are a random wrinkle structure-formable compound, a composition including the same, a film including a random wrinkle structure, a method of forming the film, and an organic light emitting device including the film. A compound according to the present invention is coated and then, a film having a surface structure of random wrinkles may be simply formed through simple ultraviolet (UV) curing or thermosetting. When the film thus formed is used in an organic light emitting device, light generated from the organic light emitting device is scattered on surfaces of the random wrinkles to prevent light guide or total reflection, and thus, light is extracted to the outside. That is, a random structure disposed at the outside of the device performs a light extraction function and consequently, light efficiency of the organic light emitting device may be increased. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029268 | LIGHTING DEVICE - Disclosed is a lighting device including a body having an inside wall to provide a cavity, the inside wall being provided with a first screw, a light source disposed in the cavity, a power supply disposed at one side of the body to supply power to the light source, and a lens disposed on the light source, the lens being provided with a second screw coupled to the first screw. Disclosed is also a lighting device including a body having an inside wall to provide a cavity, the inside wall being provided with a first screw, a light source disposed in the cavity, a power supply disposed in the body to supply power to the light source, and a lens disposed on the light source, the lens being provided with a second screw coupled to the first screw so that the lens is spaced from the light source. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029269 | LIGHTING DEVICE - Disclosed is a lighting device including a body provided with a cavity in an upper part, a power supply disposed in the body to supply power, a case disposed in the cavity, the case including an electrode unit detachably connected to the power supply, and a light source disposed in the case and electrically connected to the electrode unit. Disclosed is also a lighting device including a body provided with a cavity in an upper part, a power supply disposed in the body to supply power, a case disposed in the cavity, the case including an electrode unit detachably connected to the power supply and a case body connected to the electrode unit, and a light source disposed in the case body and electrically connected to the electrode unit to emit light. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029270 | PROCESSING MACHINE - A processing machine is configured to include a processing device capable of applying processing for forming many holes to a processing area as a part of a region to be processed in a workpiece, a transferring device to relatively move the workpiece with respect to the processing device after the processing is applied to a certain area in the region to be processed, and to position an unprocessed area as a new area to be processed by the processing device, a processing pattern storage unit to store information defining arrangement positions of the holes formed by the processing device, and a control unit to determine a target processing position of each of the holes by adding a position correction amount of each hole on a random basis to the position of each hole defined by the information stored in the processing pattern storage unit. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029271 | FIRE BARRIER RECESSSED LIGHTING FIXTURE - A recessed lighting fixture having a fire resistant barrier thereon and the fire resistant barrier having an outer box enclosure and an inner box enclosure with an air gap therebetween and mounted on a mounting pan over a lamp housing a source of illumination such as a bulb therein and the mounting pan positionable adjacent an opening in a structure such as a wall, ceiling or floor having an aperture aligned with the lamp housing to let the illumination from the bulb pass therethrough. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029272 | Thermal Management of LED-Based Illumination Devices With Synthetic Jet Ejectors - An illumination device | 2014-01-30 |
20140029273 | LED CONNECTOR - An LED connector has an LED component and a heat sink. The heat sink includes a plurality of conductors having mounting pads. The conductors are formed from an electrically and thermally conductive material. The LED component is mounted to the mounting pads. The conductors define both electrical circuits and thermal heat sinks for the LED connector. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029274 | STRUCTURE FOR PROTECTING LED LIGHT SOURCE FROM MOISTURE - A light emitting diode (LED) lighting assembly is disclosed. A first panel having a front surface with a protrusion extending therefrom is provided. A second panel is coupled to the first panel directly below the protrusion, wherein the second panel includes at least one LED. A third substantially transparent panel having a cavity formed therein is provided, wherein the cavity is sized to fit over the second panel, wherein the third panel includes a beveled edge that abuts the first panel at a joint directly below the protrusion, and wherein the protrusion and beveled edge are configured to direct moisture away from the joint. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029275 | LED MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - The present patent application discloses a LED mounting assembly. The LED mounting assembly include buttons, LEDs, button bases, light touch switches and PCB substrate; the buttons are formed as hollow and transparent bodies, two pins of each LED are welded to the PCB substrate, each of light touch switches is arranged between the two pins of LED and attached to the PCB substrate, one electrode of the light touch switch is electrically connected to one of the pins of LED, the button bases are superposed over the light touch switches, lower end surfaces of the buttons contact with upper end surfaces of the button bases, and the LEDs are accommodated in the inner space of the buttons, respectively. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029276 | MODULAR LUMINAIRE - A modular illumination assembly is provided such that it can be attached to a structural element. The modular illumination assembly includes an attachment member for securing the modular illumination assembly to the structural element. The modular illumination assembly also includes a first support member having a first end and a second end, such that the first end is connected to the attachment member. Further, the first support member extends from the first end in a substantially perpendicular direction to the attachment member. The modular illumination assembly also includes a second support member that is pivotably connected to the second end of the first support member, such that the second support member can rotate about the second end of the first support member. Furthermore, the modular illumination assembly includes a light source that is provided on either of a first surface or a second surface of the second support member. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029277 | OPERATING DEVICE AND METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING LIGHTING FUNCTIONS - In a method of controlling different lighting functions in a vehicle, activation of another one of the lighting functions is dependent on an actual speed of the vehicle, when manually switching from a currently activated one of the lighting functions to the other one of the lighting functions. In particular, when a low beam is automatically activated and a predefined speed is exceeded, activation of a parking light is barred while the low beam remains activated. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029278 | SYNCHRONIZED LAMP ADJUSTER - A synchronized lamp adjuster assembly allows for adjustment of vehicle lamp assemblies that can be adjusted synchronously or by using the same adjuster assembly. Two or more adjuster assemblies are connected together by at least one shaft drive assembly having a shaft drive head that interacts with an input shaft for the adjuster assemblies. Rotation of the shaft drive head causes rotation of input shaft and adjuster assembly thus causing adjustment of the lamp assemblies. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029279 | HEADLIGHT SYSTEM INCORPORATING ADAPTIVE BEAM FUNCTION - A light source system comprising projection optics, which are capable of producing a far-field image of a light source. The light source comprises a fluorescent medium that when illuminated by light from laser emitters of a first waveband emits light of a second or more wavebands of longer wavelength. The resulting light emission produces a colour perceived as white. The light source is illuminated by a plurality of laser emitters arranged to illuminate the light source in an array-like manner. Control of the output of one or more of the laser emitters results in a variation of the spatial emission distribution from the light source and hence a variation of the far-field beam spot distribution. Further, fine variation of the far-field beam spot distribution may be achieved by re-direction of the laser beams by separate control methods. | 2014-01-30 |
20140029280 | HEADLIGHT SYSTEM INCORPORATING ADAPTIVE BEAM FUNCTION - A light source system comprising a projection lens, which is capable of producing a far-field image of a light source. The light source comprises a photoluminescent material that when illuminated by light from laser emitters of a first waveband emits light of a second or more wavebands of longer wavelength. The resulting light emission produces a colour perceived as white. The light source is illuminated by a plurality of laser emitters arranged to illuminate the light source in an array-like manner from the front side. Control of the output of one or more of the laser emitters results in a variation of the spatial emission distribution from the light source and hence a variation of the far-field beam spot distribution via non-mechanical means. An optical system is arranged to image light emitted from the photoluminescent material into the far-field, which optical system comprises a converging lens. | 2014-01-30 |