07th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120037709 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRIVE CIRCUITS FOR DYNAMIC MAGNETIC STRIPE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES - Dynamic magnetic stripe communications devices are provided as magnetic stripe emulators. A magnetic stripe emulator may include a coil. Drive circuits may be coupled to this coil in order to produce electromagnetic fields from the coil operable to communicate with a magnetic stripe reader. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037710 | Microcircuit Device including a Near-Field Communication Antenna Circuit - This circuit ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037711 | SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP AND METHOD FOR GENERATING DIGITAL VALUE USING PROCESS VARIATION - Provided is a semiconductor chip to generate an identification key. The semiconductor chip may include a first inverter having a first logic threshold, a second inverter having a second logic threshold, and a first switch. The first switch may include a first terminal and a second terminal, and may short or open a connection between the first terminal and the second terminal according to an first input voltage value. An input terminal of the first inverter, an output terminal, and the first terminal of the first switch may be connected to a first node. An output terminal of the first inverter, an input terminal of the second inverter, and the second terminal of the first switch may be connected to a second node. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037712 | Method for the production of punched parts in web- or sheet-like print substrates and their further processing and also products of the method - In the case of a method for the production of punched parts in web- or sheet-like print substrates, wherein the punched parts are punched in the pass of the print substrates through a punching tool and thereafter provided in the pass through a further tool with a feature which requires a positioning within predetermined limits on them, it is suggested according to the invention that markings are punched out with the punching tool in the print substrates in each case arranged in a tolerance-free manner in terms of their position relatively to the punched parts and that these markings are used in the subsequent processing of the punched parts for guiding the feature mentioned. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037713 | DRIVE FOR FIRE DAMPER - A drive apparatus ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037714 | AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - Provided is an easy-to-design, inexpensive air-conditioning apparatus in which an external static pressure and an airflow are calculated without using a static-pressure detector and an indoor-unit-side fan is controlled using those values. An air-conditioning apparatus according to the present invention is configured such that a control unit (indoor-unit-side control unit stores an external static pressure of an indoor unit calculated from a rotation speed of an indoor-unit-side fan when the airflow of the indoor-unit-side fan is controlled to a predetermined rated airflow and controls the rotation of the indoor-unit-side fan so that the external static pressure of the indoor unit obtained thereafter from the rotation speed of the indoor-unit-side fan approaches the stored external static pressure. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037715 | TRUCK LATERAL MOTION RESTRICTING DEVICE - Disclosed is a truck lateral motion restricting device which can prevent a large impact from being applied to a stopper when the truck lateral motion restricting device is operated in the derailment. The device comprises a guard angle ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037716 | PAINT DELIVERY AND APPLICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A paint delivery and application apparatus, wherein the apparatus includes a source of paint, a paint applicator, a supply line interconnecting the source of paint and the applicator and at least one pig in the supply line, wherein the paint pushes the pig from adjacent the source of paint to the paint applicator and a source of purging solvent delivering a small volume of purging solvent to the supply line when the pig is adjacent the source of paint adjacent to and upstream of the pig acting as a lubricant, reducing chattering and skipping of the pig and extending the life of the pig. Where the apparatus includes two pigs, purging solvent is delivered between the pigs adjacent the applicator, the pigs are delivered to adjacent the source of paint and a small volume of solvent is then delivered from between the pigs upstream of the pigs. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037717 | DISPERSING DEVICE, ITS USE AND CORRESPONDING METHOD FOR PULVERIZED SPREADING A PHYSICAL AGENT - A dispersing device ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037718 | DISPENSING DEVICE, STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING A FORMULATION - A dispensing device, a storage device and a method for dispensing a formulation as a spray using a gas stream. Doses of the formulation are contained in storage members, which comprise individual atomizing device. The storage members are received in cavities, which are sealed by a common outlet seal. The outlet seal is peeled individually for each cavity to open the respective storage member and its atomizing device before the respective dose is dispensed by a gas stream flowing through the storage member. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037719 | VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR AN INJECTION VALVE AND INJECTION VALVE - A valve assembly for an injection valve has a valve body with a central longitudinal axis and a cavity with a fluid inlet portion and a fluid outlet portion, a valve needle axially movable in the cavity, the needle preventing a fluid flow in a closing position and releasing the fluid flow via a main fluid line in further positions, a member being fixedly associated to the needle and having a surface facing the outlet portion, a first chamber embodied in the cavity, a second chamber being part of the main line, and a one-way-valve which is hydraulically arranged between the first and second chamber to prevent a fluid flow through a first fluid path in a closing position of the one-way-valve and to release a fluid flow through the first fluid path between the first and second chamber in further positions of the one-way-valve. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037720 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR EMITTING VOLATILE COMPOSITIONS - Systems and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the device, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are greater than 15 minutes and less than 2 hours. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037721 | PRESSURE WASHER HOSE CONVERTER FITTING - In accordance with some embodiments, a pressure washer hose converter fitting is provided. In some embodiments, the pressure washer hose converter comprises: a threaded receiving end having internal threads for receiving a threaded outlet of a pressure washer, wherein the threaded outlet has a first diameter; a sealing gasket for engaging the threaded outlet of the pressure washer with the threaded receiving end; a threaded accepting end having external threads for accepting a threaded connector portion of a pressure washer hose of a second diameter; and a fluid transporting pathway connecting the threaded receiving end and the threaded accepting end; wherein the first diameter of the threaded outlet of the pressure washer is greater in diameter than the second diameter of the pressure washer hose; and wherein the threaded outlet of the pressure washer, the internal threads of the threaded receiving end, external threads of the threaded accepting end, and the threaded portion of the pressure washer hose have the same thread pitch. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037722 | ADJUSTABLE IRRIGATION SPRINKLER - A programmable sprinkler for even irrigation of a land area of regular or irregular shape having an upper portion having an upper revolvable housing being supported by a non-revolvable adjusting system attached to a non-revolvable mid section provided with a water passage and further having at least one spray nozzle tiltably supported inside the upper revolvable housing, the water jet inlet port of said nozzle being alignable to a water outlet port; an adjustable cam track attached below the spray nozzle to the non-revolvable mid section; a plurality of cam track adjustment means provided, to the cam track for changing the profile thereof; and a connecting rod disposed, inside the upper revolvable housing, and being in sliding or rolling contact at a lower extremity with the adjustable cam track and at the upper extremity being connected and revolving together with the spray nozzle. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037723 | TORQUE LIMITER IN PARTICULAR FOR AN ACTUATOR OF THE NACELLE OF AN AIRCRAFT TURBOJET ENGINE - The invention relates to a torque limiter for an actuator including a screw ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037724 | Electrospray Interface To A Microfluidic Substrate - An apparatus for chemical separations includes a microfluidic substrate having an outlet aperture for outputting an eluent of a sample, a spray unit having an inlet to receive the eluent and an outlet to emit a spray of the eluent, and a force-applying unit. The spray unit has a deformable portion defining the inlet and having an elastic modulus that is lower than an elastic modulus of the microfluidic substrate. The force-applying unit, such as a spring, is disposed to urge the deformable portion in contact with the substrate to form a substantially fluid-tight seal. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037725 | SPRINKLER CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for controlling a sprinkler system includes an outdoor light including a control circuit and a first radio frequency transceiver. The system further includes a sprinkler zone controller having a second radio frequency transceiver and electronics for controlling at least one hydraulic valve of the sprinkler zone. The control circuit for the outdoor light is configured to provide a control signal to the sprinkler zone controller via the first radio frequency transceiver and the second radio frequency transceiver. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037726 | WOBBLE ASSEMBLY FOR FLUID PUMPING MECHANISM - A fluid dispensing device comprises a housing body, a reciprocating piston fluid pump, a primary drive element, a wobble assembly and a spray tip. The reciprocating piston fluid pump has a piston disposed within a pumping chamber inside the housing body. The primary drive element is coupled to the housing body to provide a rotary input. The wobble assembly connects the primary drive element to the reciprocating piston fluid pump to convert the rotary input into reciprocating input to the piston. The spray tip connects to an outlet of the pumping chamber. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037727 | INJECTOR - An injector for the metered ejection of a fluid, in particular fuel, has a housing and a plastic extrusion coating, which encloses the housing, and from which the housing protrudes at an upper housing end on the fluid inlet side and at a lower housing end on the fluid ejection side. To achieve a so-called “fording capability” of the injector, the peripheral separation point of the housing and the plastic extrusion coating, at the lower end of the plastic extrusion coating, is sealed, preferably with the aid of a sealing collar. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037728 | DUAL NOZZLE CAP FOR THERMAL SPRAY COATING - Disclosed is a dual nozzle cap for thermal spray coating to which both a thermal spray coating method and a kinetic spray coating method are applied. The dual nozzle cap includes a nozzle unit including inner and outer nozzles, a gun insertion hole, into which the front end of a spray gun is inserted, and a gas connection hole, into which a gas connector to supply the gas is inserted, formed through one surface of the nozzle unit. In a space between the inner and outer nozzles, a gas collection part to uniformly distribute the high-pressure subsidiary gas injected through the connection hole, a neck part to apply pressure to the high-pressure subsidiary gas to accelerate the subsidiary gas, and a gas spray hole to spray the subsidiary gas supplied from the neck part together with a material sprayed from the spray gun are sequentially formed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037729 | Insertion Type Fluid Volume Meter and Control System - An insertion type fluid volume meter and control system comprises a non-ferrous pipe, an electromagnet device, a pair of electrodes, a flow control valve, and a flow controller. The electromagnet device is for building up a pulsed square wave magnetic field across the conductive liquid flowing through the non-ferrous pipe. The pair of electrodes are disposed on outer surface of the non-ferrous pipe for detecting an electromotive force induced by Faraday's induction law. The flow control valve is disposed in the non-ferrous pipe for controlling amount of flow. The flow controller is configured to receive output signal consisting of the induced electromotive force from the pair of electrodes and control the flow control valve base on the measured flow amount. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037730 | Variable Flow Screen Nozzle - A variable flow control nozzle has a head, a tube, and a valve. The head disposes adjacent an opening and has a screen for passage of fluid flow into and out of the head's interior. The tube extends from the head through the opening and secures the head thereto. A tube passage communicates the interior of the head with the other side of the opening. The valve disposed in the passage has a first condition permitting first fluid flow from the passage to the interior of the head and has a second condition permitting second fluid flow from the interior to the passage. The second fluid flow may be greater than the first fluid flow. The tube can have first and second tube members with different internal diameters, and the valve can use a ball movable between positions in the tube members. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037731 | Fluidic oscillator - A fluidic oscillator contains at least one channel including an interacting cavity disposed therein, a first inlet communicating with the interacting cavity to flow fluid inward, and a first outlet communicating with the interacting cavity to spray the fluid flowing through the interacting cavity outward, characterized in that: at least one turbulent flow passage is used to guide the fluid to flow into the interacting cavities from one of two opposite first longitudinal walls of the interacting cavities so that a turbulent flow effect is generated in the interacting cavities, and then the fluid flows out of the first outlets to generate oscillatory spray. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037732 | ANNULAR INJECTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - An annular injector is described. The injector includes a first bayonet assembly and a second bayonet assembly each including a terminal end and a tip end. The second bayonet assembly is configured to be concentrically coupled at least partially about the first bayonet assembly. An outer diameter of the first bayonet assembly and an inner diameter of the second bayonet assembly vary at the tip end to define a first substantially annular nozzle. The first bayonet assembly includes a maximum outer diameter that is greater than a minimum inner diameter of the second bayonet assembly and at least a portion of at least one of the first bayonet assembly and the second bayonet assembly extends from the tip end to the terminal end. The injector includes a third bayonet assembly configured to be concentrically coupled at least partially about the second bayonet assembly to define a second substantially annular nozzle. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037733 | MECHANIZED SEPARATION AND RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR SOLID WASTE - Methods and systems for separating a mixed waste into a wet organic fraction, a dry organic fraction, and an inorganic fraction are achieved by (i) comminuting the mixed solid waste, (ii) fractionating the comminuted stream by size to produce two or more particle-sized waste streams, and (iii) processing one or more of the particle-sized waste streams using density separation to produce an intermediate wastes stream, and (iv) recovering a homogenous product (e.g., a recyclable material or an organic fuel) from the intermediate waste stream. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037734 | Method and apparatus for recycling carpet - The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for separating carpet fibers from a backing material to which said fibers are secured. The apparatus includes a belt for driving a carpet strip having one or more backings and one or more fibers secured on a face of said backing into the operative part of the device. There are a pair of rollers that are adapted to receive the carpet strip from said belt, and pass the carpet strip to a dish plate. The dish plate has an edge extending upwardly from the dish plate. The face of the carpet having the fibers contacts the edge after the carpet passes through the rollers. The edge of the blade holds the carpet presenting it to the main drum. The main drum rotates downwards and has a plurality of pins that shred the carpet backing and tear apart and free the face carpet fibers from the backing fibers. The face fibers pass to a receptacle for recycling. The torn backing fibers, being usually longer and lighter than the face fibers, remain within the pins of the drum and are transported towards the back end of the machine and fall in a different receptacle for recycling. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037735 | ROLLER MILL FOR COFFEE - The present invention relates to a roller mill for coffee, a method for grinding coffee, and an application of grinding rollers for grinding coffee. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037736 | Jet mill - A jet mill in which crushed material introduced into a crushing chamber is comminuted by gas being sprayed from a plurality of gas-jet nozzles, wherein high-efficiency pulverization is performed by optimizing various pulverization conditions according to the type of crushed material or other such properties. The direction in which gas is sprayed into the crushing chamber is variable adjustable; the spraying direction of each nozzle is displaced simultaneously by the electromotive actuator; swirl flow is produced in three dimensions, including the flow of a directional component that is perpendicular to the horizontal swirl flow; and a fine-powder discharge port of a first pulverization chamber and a fine powder introduction port of a second pulverization chamber are communicatingly connected by a ventilation duct. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037737 | Hammer Mill Hammer - A method of avoiding hammer rod-hole deformation in a hammer mill. Conventional hammers are fitted with a bearing structure that reduces wear while permitting the hammer to pivot about multiple axes. An optional, integral spacer provides spacing between adjacent hammers. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037738 | BLADE OF CROSSCUT SHREDDER - A blade of the crosscut shredder has the feature that any of a plurality of blades on rotary shafts rotating in opposite directions has a plurality of primary shoots. A plurality of auxiliary shoots are provided in the vicinity of the primary shoot. The distance between the primary shoot and the blade center is slightly larger than the distance between the auxiliary shoot and the blade center. When the blades rotate in opposite directions with the rotary shafts, the auxiliary shoots of any blade on either rotary shaft pushes the paper to be shredded toward the primary shoots on the opposite blade. The primary shoots thus pierce the paper at a lower power. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037739 | DEVICE FOR REDUCING PLASTIC - The invention relates to a device ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037740 | COMMINUTOR WITH SCREENING CONDITIONER - A comminutor for shredding rag-like materials includes a frame member having a cutter bar that is affixed thereto and has a plurality of cutter teeth, and includes screen bars aligned with the cutter teeth. Each of the screen bars has an end that fits closely to its adjacent cutter tooth and the frame member so as to close a gap between the cutter tooth and the frame member. The end of the screen bar may include a flange that fits closely to the frame member and a tab proximate to the flange that fits closely to the cutter tooth. In an embodiment where the cutter tooth is flush with the frame member, the end of the screen bar includes a flange that fits closely to both frame member and the cutter tooth. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037741 | VIBRATION REDUCTION ISOLATION METHOD FOR SHREDDERS - A shredder comprises a shredder housing and a shredder mechanism received in the housing. The shredder mechanism includes a motor and cutter elements and enables at least one article to be shredded to be fed into the cutter elements. The motor is operable to drive the cutter elements in a shredding direction. The shredder also includes a plurality of supporting structures between the shredder mechanism and the shredder housing. The shredder housing has a plurality of support surfaces. Each of the plurality of supporting structures is engaged but not fixedly connected on a corresponding support surface, thus allowing movement of the shredder mechanism in X, Y, and Z directions. At least one motion limiter is provided to limit the relative movement between the mechanism and the housing. The shredder mechanism may be urged to a centered position. The supporting structures may reduce vibrations and noise during operation of the shredder. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037742 | Winding Method for Uniform Properties - A winding procedure has been developed that results in substantially uniform material properties from the outside diameter to the core of a wound roll of elastomeric webs produced by vertical film lamination (VFL) or stretch bond lamination (SBL) or as registered film. The web material is wound onto the roll in accordance with a wound on tension (WOT) profile that varies with the diameter of the wound web in a manner that was calculated using WOT transposition that is based on a modified version of Hakiel's nonlinear model for wound roll stresses. A constant WOT winding profile is corrected to obtain a compensated WOT winding profile that can be employed to wind the material into a roll that exhibits properties (including MD stress in the web) that are substantially uniform thru-roll. This resulting controlled winding technique has immediate application for webs that are converted for child care products, adult care products, and infant care products. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037743 | INFANT ITEM RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - Embodiments may relate to a means for retrieving one or more infant items when thrown by an infant. According to some embodiments, a retrieval means can include a manual or spring-loaded means. Furthermore, embodiments can comprise a means for attaching the system to a support structure, or the embodiment may be built into the support structure instead. Suitable support structures may include, without limitation, one or more of an infant car seat, an infant high chair, an infant walker, an infant playpen, an infant stroller, an infant carrying device, or an infant cradle. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037744 | BELT TENSIONER FOR A BELT RETRACTOR - Described is a belt tensioner for a seat belt having a belt retractor, a tensioner pinion ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037745 | FILAMENT WINDING DEVICE AND FILAMENT WINDING METHOD - Disclosed is a filament winding device wherein an FRP layer is prevented from becoming thick by avoiding piled fibers in the case of the feeding of multiple filaments when a plurality of fibers are fed simultaneously. For realizing this theme, a filament winding device moves a fiber guide member equipped with a plurality of fiber feeding ports relatively in an axial direction of a wound member rotating relatively about the axis, and feeds fibers through the fiber feeding ports to wind the fibers around the wound member, wherein the fiber feeding ports are provided only in part of the fiber guide member. When the fiber guide member is moved relatively in the axial direction of the wound member, a plurality of fibers are fed only from one side when viewed from the wound member and the fibers are wound around the wound member while being gathered on the periphery of the wound member. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037746 | Dispenser and Dispensing Method Having Communication Abilities - Dispensers and dispensing systems and methods having communication abilities are provided. Various embodiments include the ability to communicate reminders and other messages to users and maintenance personnel. An embodiment of the present invention has two sensors, one for detecting when to dispense a product and the other for detecting when to communicate pre-recorded messages. Another embodiment also includes the ability to record multiple messages into the dispenser for later playback upon triggering events. Still yet other embodiments provide messages upon dispensing of product. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037747 | SPOOL LOCK - A lock for locking adjacent spools that have parallel, non-collinear adjacent axes of rotation hasfirst and second locking plates with spool-engaging surfaces. A locking member connects the locking plates. The locking member is connected to an intermediate position on each of the first and second locking plates. The locking member has a release position and a locking position. In the locking position, the spool-engaging surfaces clamp against adjacent spools. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037748 | AIRSHIP - An airship system having a flexible envelope and at least one bladder positioned therein is described. The bladder(s) provide an impervious barrier between the gas within the bladder(s) and the air exterior to the bladder(s). The envelope includes longitudinal and hoops straps weaved together in a criss-cross manner. The envelope also includes rings positioned thereon that include truss members for receiving struts for removably coupling the airship to another airship. A tri-hull delta dirigible system is also described, comprising three airships coupled together using struts and arranged in an equilateral triangle formation. The tri-hull delta dirigible system has a similar lift capacity (volume) as a conventional large mono-hull dirigible, while minimizing the detrimental bending in the center of the conventional mono-hull dirigible. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037749 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FIRE CONTROL DURING LAUNCH OF AN EFFECTOR - Methods and apparatus for launching an effector according to various aspects of the present invention may include a fire control system. The fire control system may be responsive to a sensor, such as a radar, and may be connected to the effector, such as via a launcher. The file control system may be adapted to generate a fire control solution according to the data from the sensor, initiate a launch of the effector, and provide the fire control solution to the effector after initiating the launch. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037750 | Airlift - The airlift comprises an engine-propeller unit and means for retention of the engine-propeller unit relative to the earth's surface, fixed on the above unit in the axis of rotation upward of the center of gravity of the engine-propeller unit. The means for retention of the engine-propeller unit relative to the earth's surface comprise solely a wire rope or a wire rope and an arm fixed inside the engine-propeller unit, or a wire rope and a frame embracing the engine-propeller unit fully or partially. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037751 | SUPERSONIC FLYING WING - A bidirectional flying wing maximizes efficiency and reduces sonic boom during supersonic flight. The flying wing has bilateral symmetry across two perpendicular planes and a substantially isentropic compression bottom surface that minimizes the shock wave projected downward during flight. The flying wing may be rotated to provide a high aspect ratio and a low sweep angle during subsonic flight. The flying wing may be rotated to provide a low aspect ratio and a high sweep angle during supersonic flight. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037752 | AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR UNLOCK ACTUATOR - This disclosure relates to a landing gear system that includes a landing gear strut rotatable between stowed and deployed positions. A lock-stay is connected to the landing gear strut and is movable between locked and unlocked conditions. An unlock actuator is connected to the lock-stay and includes first and second members movable relative to one another. The first member is movable between first and second positions that correspond to the locked and unlocked conditions. A controller is in communication with the unlock actuator and is configured to command the unlock actuator between the first and second positions in response to an input. The second member is permitted to free-drive relative to the first member between the stowed and deployed positions with the lock-stay in the unlocked condition. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037753 | LATERAL GUIDE, LATERAL GUIDE ASSEMBLY, CARGO DECK - The present invention relates to a lateral guide for guiding cargo items in an aircraft. Such lateral guides are used to guide containers or pallets during their transport from the tail to the nose and to secure them in their final position. The proposed lateral guide has a mounting frame extending in the longitudinal direction and at least one lateral guide device having a sliding carriage, whereby the lateral guide device is movably supported in the mounting frame in the longitudinal direction. The sliding carriage has at least one guide roller for supporting the cargo items. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037754 | AIRCRAFT SEAT WITH FLEXIBLE SEAT BACK - A seat for use in an aircraft by an aircraft occupant having a back is disclosed. The seat includes a support assembly adapted to be secured to the floor, a seat carried by the support assembly, and a seat back connected to at least one of the support assembly and the seat back. The seat back includes a sheet of plastic approximating the size of the aircraft occupant's back for forming a flexible seat back. A method of construction and an armrest for an aircraft seat are further disclosed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037755 | WING STRUCTURE - A wing structure is provided, wherein the wing structure comprises; an upper covering, a lower covering, and a spar, the spar comprising; a spar web, an upper spar cap attached to the upper covering, and a lower spar cap attached to the lower covering, the wing structure also comprising a face spaced apart from the spar web extending between the upper and lower spar caps. The wing structure is arranged to contain fuel in a fuel containment area between the upper and lower coverings on one side of the spar web. The upper and lower spar caps extend from the spar web only on the other side of the spar web to the fuel containment area. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037756 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING SYSTEMS AND AIRCRAFT OR SPACECRAFT - The present invention provides a device for mounting systems, for example an electrical or fluid-conveying line, on a structure, in particular of an aircraft or spacecraft, the device comprising: a basic holder which is fastenable to the structure; and a system holder for mounting the systems, which system holder is fastenable to a first interface of the basic holder; the basic holder comprising a first part, which comprises the first interface, and a second part, one end of which is attachable to the first part so as to be pivotal about a pivot axis and the other end of which is fastenable to the structure. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037757 | BRAKING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AN AERIAL REFUELING BOOM SYSTEM - A braking apparatus of an aerial refueling boom system is provided to reduce the likelihood of or to prevent anomalous boom extension. The braking apparatus includes a pulley about which a cable wraps. The pulley is configured to be operably mounted to a first tube of the boom system and to rotate in response to movement of a second tube relative to the first tube as a result of the connection of the cable to the second tube. The braking apparatus also includes a lock, such as a brake or a pin lock, having open and actuated positions. In the actuated position, rotation of the pulley and movement of the second tube relative to the first tube are prevented. The lock is configured to be actuated by a reduction in performance of an actuation source that otherwise controls the relative positions of the first and second tubes. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037758 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING FUEL TO TEMPORARILY REDUCE ITS COMBUSTIBILITY - A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating fuel to temporarily reduce its combustibility, and thereafter restore its combustibility. As used in an aircraft, the method comprises the following steps:
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20120037759 | CARGO SUSPENSION FRAME FOR AIRCRAFT - The bottom surface of an aircraft, such as an Osprey V-22 propeller driven aircraft, has at least four distributed hook attachment points. A load suspension apparatus is attached to the four attachment points with elongated slings. The load suspension apparatus includes an upper rigid frame and a lower rigid frame of lesser dimensions. The lower frame is suspended from the upper frame with V-shaped slings. A cargo load is attached to the lower frame. The load suspension apparatus provides stable attachment of loads to tilt wing and rotary wing aircraft at high aircraft speeds, at transitions between high and low speeds and through aircraft turns. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037760 | LAMINAR FLOW PANEL - An aerodynamic body operable to both promote laminar flow and satisfy structural requirements is disclosed. A perforated panel skin comprises an inner surface and an outer surface of the aerodynamic body. At least one hollow member is coupled to the inner surface and is operable to suction air from the outer surface and through the perforated panel skin. The at least one hollow member is oriented in a substantially chord-wise direction relative to an airflow over the aerodynamic body. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037761 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING RAILWAY SAFETY SYSTEMS - A method and an apparatus control railway safety systems, in particular train routing systems and railway crossing systems. In order to simplify the railway line infrastructure while increasing the safety level at the same time, it is provided that the vehicle emits an RFID—radio frequency identification—signal which contains vehicle data and is read and evaluated by a device on the railway line in order to generate control input variables. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037762 | CABLE RETAINING BRACKET AND FAN USING SAME - A cable retaining bracket and a fan using the same are disclosed. The cable retaining bracket can be assembled to a frame, and includes a main body having a first, a second, a third, and a fourth end; a first and a second retaining arm extended from the first and the third end, respectively; and a first shoulder portion being extended from one of the second and the fourth end of the main body. The fan includes a frame and the cable retaining bracket. The frame is provided with a cable slot for receiving a set of cables therein. The cable retaining bracket can be conveniently assembled to the frame for holding the set of cables flatly and orderly in the cable slot with the first shoulder portion located on the cable slot to hold down the set of cables and guide the same toward the frame. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037763 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING SYSTEMS AND AIRCRAFT OR SPACECRAFT - The present invention provides a device for mounting systems, for example an electrical or fluid-conveying line, on a structure, in particular of an aircraft or spacecraft, the device comprising: a basic holder which can be fastened to the structure; and at least a first system holder for mounting the systems; the basic holder being made up of at least a first part comprising a first interface for fastening the first system holder and a second part comprising a second interface for fastening the first or a second system holder, the interfaces being formed in an identical manner and pointing in different spatial directions. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037764 | ELBOW BRACKET FOR AERONAUTICAL EQUIPMENT - An elbow bracket for cables or pipes, supported by a structure of an aeronautical device, in which a reinforcing rib of the elbowed main plate is not assembled with the elbowed main plate by welding but by tightening following a twisting of end-pieces traversing slots of the main plate and causing an outer face of the plate to be trapped against an upper face of oblong slits partially cutting into the end-pieces. The support is faster to construct, and has sufficient resistance. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037765 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING SYSTEMS AND AIRCRAFT OR SPACECRAFT - The present invention relates to a device for holding systems, for example an electric or fluid-guiding line, on a structure, in particular an aircraft or spacecraft, comprising: a first holding part, which has a first encompassing portion to encompass the system in portions and a first foot portion; a second holding part, which has a second encompassing portion for encompassing the system in portions and a second foot portion; a fastening mechanism, by means of which the first and second foot portion of the first and second holding part can be detachably fastened to one another, so the first and second encompassing portion of the first and second holding part encompass a region, in which the system is located with its entire periphery. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037766 | CABLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS - A cable management apparatus includes a base mountable on a wall or other surface and a flexible elastic loop having a hanging loop portion adapted to hang on the base for supporting one or more cables through the flexible elastic loop. The base may include a post extending outwardly for supporting the flexible elastic loop on the post. The cable management apparatus may also include a removable grooved collar for receiving the hanging loop portion of the flexible elastic loop. The removable grooved collar surrounds the post and slides onto the post. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037767 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL INFANT CARE AND ORGANIZER SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A multi-functional infant care and organizer system includes a base member and an elongate main body member detachably connected to and extending upwardly from the base member. The system also includes unit carrying member that is moveably connected to the main body member and unit member slidably and rotatably connected to the main body member and supported by the unit carrying member when slidably connected to the main body member. The unit member can be a storage unit, a changing station, a table, a light, a hanger, a bath pod, entertainment unit, an infant hammock, an infant mobile, a music box, or a drawing surface. Any combination of unit members may be connected to the main body member. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037768 | LEG LEVELLING | 2012-02-16 |
20120037769 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device includes a bracket, a mounting member fixed to the data storage device, a locking member movably attached to the bracket, and a resilient member arranged between the locking member and the bracket. The bracket defines a slide slot. The mounting member forms a post at an outer surface to slide in the slide slot. The locking member forms a protrusion with an inclined surface and a stop surface. The post of the mounting member can ride over the inclined surface of the locking member to be limited by the stop surface. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037770 | FIXING MECHANISM FOR FIXING A DISPLAY DEVICE - A fixing mechanism for fixing a display device includes a display casing whereon a hole is formed, a shielding wall connected to a side of the display casing, and a bracket wedged inside the shielding wall in a detachable manner and installed on the side of the display casing. An opening is formed on the bracket. The fixing mechanism further includes a screwing component. An end of the screwing component passes through the hole on the display casing and is screwed inside the opening on the bracket. The other end of the screwing component is installed inside a wall mount. The shielding wall is for shielding the end of the screwing component. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037771 | Apparatus and Method for Attaching Peripheral Devices to a Computer - A device that forms a physical attachment or connection between a laptop or tablet type portable computer and a peripheral device. The invention according to one structure performs as a clip or holder type device that may be selectively attached to, and variably positioned on, the edge of a laptop or tablet computer screen or body of a laptop or tablet computer. Similarly, the device provides a means of attachment to one or more accessories, peripheral, or ancillary devices used in conjunction with operation of the lap top or tablet computer. The connection or attachment has sufficient strength and grip to maintain a physical connection between the laptop or tablet computer and the accessory device to allow the computer to be moved, carried or otherwise be repositioned during normal use without disruption of the physical connection, but not so strong or permanent that it cannot be easily broken using manual force. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037772 | Locker mounting apparatus for work belts - A mounting apparatus to be coupled to louver vents disposed in locker doors for the purpose of hanging or otherwise supporting work or duty weight bearing belts used by professionals in general, and law enforcement personnel in particular. A planar member adapted to be positioned adjacent the outer surface of the locker door has at one end thereof a flange depending therefrom at an oblique angle with respect to the planar member, the flange being adapted to be positioned over a louver vent. The end of the planar member opposite the flange depends into a uniform spacing member that is adapted to engage the outer surface of the locker door to create a gap between the planar member and the surface of the locker door. An aperture is disposed through the planar member adjacent the spacer which is adapted to receive the buckle engagement member of the work belt. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037773 | HANGING STRUCTURE OF HI-FI SET OF ELECTRONIC WHITEBOARD - A hanging structure of a hi-fi set of an electronic whiteboard comprises: a locking area, which is at one side of the hanging structure and has a plurality of locking holes for fixing the hanging structure on the electronic whiteboard; and a snapping area, which is at another side of the hanging structure, the thickness of the snapping area is thinner than the thickness of the locking area in order to form a space, wherein the hi-fi set has a plurality of hooking members, each hooking member is through the hanging hole of the to snapping area and downwardly snapping at the snapping area, further, the hanging structure can independently make the hi-fi set be hanged on a wall surface. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037774 | SAW HORSE BRACKET - A saw horse bracket, comprising: a face oriented in a substantially vertically; a support extending perpendicularly forwardly from the face; the support oriented substantially horizontally, the support having a support aperture; a top extending perpendicularly rearwardly from the face; the top disposed upwardly from the support, the top oriented substantially horizontally; a first side extending forwardly from the face, the first side oriented substantially vertically, the first side having a first side aperture; a second side extending forwardly from the face, the second side oriented substantially vertically, the second side disposed rightwardly of the first side, the second side having a second side aperture; and an overhang extending downwardly from the top, the overhang oriented substantially vertically, the overhang disposed rearwardly from the face, the overhang ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037775 | TILTING SUPPORT FOR PLASMA TELEVISION SETS AND SIMILAR APPLIANCES - A tilting support for plasma television sets and similar appliances combines in a single element the functions of fixing and levelling according to the desired position of the television set on walls, provides greater comfort and easiness to the user, dispensing the use of other elements for the mobility of the television set. It consists of a fixed support with mounting slots ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037776 | ADJUSTABLE PROJECTOR BRACKET ASSEMBLY - An adjustable projector bracket assembly has a pivoting device, a moving device and an adjusting device. The moving device is slidably connected with the pivoting device and has a bottom. The adjusting device is mounted on the bottom of the moving device and has a projector bracket and at least three supporting arms. The projector bracket has at least three arm grooves formed through the projector bracket. The at least three supporting arms are respectively pivotally and slidably connected with the at least three arm grooves. With the supporting arms pivotally and slidably connected with the arm grooves, projectors P of different sizes or having different assembling holes can be mounted securely on the projector bracket. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037777 | VIDEO DISPLAY DEVICE WITH SCREEN ANGLE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A video image display apparatus is configured such that a monitor case includes a first gear unit that rotates according to a screen angle of the monitor case, and a clutch mechanism includes: a first torsion coil spring; a second gear unit that is meshed with the first gear unit, wherein a cylindrical portion is fitted to one end of the first torsion coil spring so as to rotate; a cam unit that rotates with a cylindrical portion being fitted to the other end of the first torsion coil spring; and an engagement unit that restricts the rotation of the cam unit, wherein when the screen angle of the monitor case is changed in a near direction, the restriction for the rotation of the cam unit by the engagement unit is removed, and the second gear unit, the first torsion coil spring, and the cam unit are rotated as being interlocked with one another, and when the screen angle of the monitor case is changed in a push-in direction, the restriction for the rotation of the cam unit by the engagement unit is not removed, and only the second gear unit is rotated through the first torsion coil spring. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037778 | FLEXIBLE SEGMENTED SUPPORT STRUCTURE - The present invention provides an elongated segmented binding cord (SBC) for reversibly housing and securing goods to their predetermined location; said SBC is characterized by a main longitudinal axis (MLA), comprising: a. a plurality of N interlockable segments; b. abutments provided at least one first end, and at least one second opposite end of the SBC; each of said abutments is adapted to at least reversibly attach said predetermined location; wherein by attaching said at least two abutments to their location, said SBC is reversibly transformed from at least two opposite states: LOOSE (non-arched) configuration and a TIGHTENED (arched) configuration, such that said goods are at least partially housed in a secured manner within the arched SBC. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037779 | Clip and Method for the Mounting of Panels - In a system for mounting panels, a plurality of clips ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037780 | WHEEL CHAIR LIFTING/TILTING DEVICE - The present invention provides a wheel chair lifting/tilting device comprising a horizontal support, at least one lifting support, wherein the at least one lifting support is connected to the horizontal support, and at least one rear wheel stop, wherein the at least one rear wheel stop is positioned relative to the horizontal support, whereby a wheel chair is immobilized. It also includes a tilting and lifting mechanism for positioning a wheel chair bound individual while remaining in the wheel chair. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037781 | Ergonomic Support For Reading - An ergonomic support for reading documents or books, designed in particular for working at a computer work station or in a reading room, for mounting on computer screen risers (monitor holders, platforms, supports), desks, tables, shelves, bookshelves, cabinets and other furniture. The support may be made in the form of a mobile pulpit ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037783 | Adjustable Security Bracket - The invention is a security bracket for a retail display. The security bracket has guide pins extending laterally outwardly from each side of a base member. Sliding blocks are mounted to each pair of guide pins. The sliding block also carries a vertical arm that may be adjusted upwardly or downwardly. Adjustment of the sliding blocks relative to a hand-held allows the security bracket to be used for mounting hand-helds with different footprints to a retail display. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037784 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY DEVICE USING SAME - A support structure for supporting a display panel includes a support and a clamp. The support is rotatably coupled to the display panel. The clamp includes two clamping arms rotatably coupled to the support, a bolt and an adjusting nut. A slot is defined in each clamping arm. The bolt is extended through each slot and engaged with the adjusting nut. Therefore a distance between two distal ends of two clamping arms can be adjusted by screwing and unscrewing the adjusting nut along the bolt. A display device using the support structure is also provided. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037785 | Spring arm device - The invention provides a spring arm device, comprising: a parallelogram linkage mechanism composed of a mobile side, a fixed side in parallel with the above-mentioned mobile side, an upper arm and a load arm respectively connected with the mobile side and the fixed side; a spring, one end of which is connected with the fixed side or the upper arm while the other end is connected with the mobile side or the load arm or the hinge joint between the mobile side and the fixed side; a pull rod used for installing the above-mentioned spring; a copular axle used for positioning the above-mentioned pull rod and a retainer used for installing the above mentioned copular axle; wherein, the above-mentioned retainer is positioned on the mobile side, or on the load arm or on the hinge joint between the mobile side and the load arm. Through a design to the copular axle and the retainer, the device ensures that the copular axle dynamically changes its position during rolling motion, and finishes geometric compensation for the spring's tensile force, thus realizing isoelasticity property. The device has the advantages of simplifying structure, reducing production cost, improving reliability and simplifying operation. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037786 | SLIDE STRUCTURE, SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND SEISMICALLY ISOLATED STRUCTURE - In a slide structure, a support structure and a seismically isolated structure, a first sliding surface ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037787 | IMAGE SENSOR - An image sensor comprises, a substrate, a plurality of photoelectric converters mounted on the substrate, for each of which a photoelectric conversion layer is formed of an organic compound layer and is sandwiched between an anode and a cathode so as to perform photoelectric conversion based on incident light, drive circuits for detecting output provided by a signal current generated by the photoelectric converters and for reading signal charges, and a wiring for electrically connecting the photoelectric converters and the drive circuits, wherein, for the plurality of the photoelectric converters that form one read pixels, the size of a photoelectric conversion area differs in accordance with a sensitivity of each of the plurality of photoelectric converters. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037788 | PASSIVE TYPE IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A passive type image sensor and a method for operating the same. The passive type image sensor includes a photoelectric conversion section configured to receive light and integrate electric charges; a transfer section configured to transmit the integrated electric charges; an output section configured to received integrated electric charges from the transfer section and amplify and output the amplified electric charges; and an electric charge discharging section configured to discharge the electric charges flowing from the photoelectric conversion section to a common node through the transfer section while integrating the electric charge integration in the photoelectric conversion section. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037789 | MATERIALS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES - A photodetector is described along with corresponding materials, systems, and methods. The photodetector comprises an integrated circuit and at least two optically sensitive layers. A first optically sensitive layer is over at least a portion of the integrated circuit, and a second optically sensitive layer is over the first optically sensitive layer. Each optically sensitive layer is interposed between two electrodes. The two electrodes include a respective first electrode and a respective second electrode. The integrated circuit selectively applies a bias to the electrodes and reads signals from the optically sensitive layers. The signal is related to the number of photons received by the respective optically sensitive layer. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037790 | ADJUSTABLY TRANSMISSIVE MEMS-BASED DEVICES - Modulator devices are selectably adjustable between at least two states, wherein the transmission and/or reflection of particular wavelengths of light are modified. Certain modulator devices are substantially uniformly adjustable over a wide range of wavelengths, including visible and infrared wavelengths. Other modulator devices are adjustable over visible wavelengths without significantly affecting infrared wavelengths. In addition, the modulator devices may be used in conjunction with fixed thin film reflective structures. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037791 | IMAGE SENSOR - An image sensor includes a band gap reference unit configured to provide a reference voltage having a predetermined voltage level, a storage unit configured to store the reference voltage, a switch configured to selectively connect the storage unit to the band gap reference unit, and a ramp signal generation unit configured to receive an input voltage corresponding to the reference voltage stored in the storage unit and generate a ramp signal. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037792 | PHOTO-SENSITIVE COMPOSITE FILM, METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME, AND PHOTO-SWITCHED DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - A photo-sensitive composite film is disclosed, which includes plural metal nano-particles and a porous anodized aluminum oxide film. The nanoparticles can be hollow or solid with unrestricted shapes of varying diameters and lengths. The plural metal nanoparticles are completely contained in holes and attached to the bottom of the holes of the anodized aluminum oxide film, and the electrical conductivity of the photo-sensitive anodized aluminum oxide film can be changed by light exposure on the metal nanoparticles from surfaces of the anodized aluminum oxide film. The structure of the photo-sensitive anodized aluminum oxide film of the present invention is uncomplicated and the manufacturing steps thereof are simple, and therefore the photo-sensitive anodized aluminum oxide film of the present invention is of great commercial value. Also, a method of manufacturing the above photo-sensitive composite film and a photo-switched device including the same are disclosed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037793 | LENS HAVING MULTIPLE CONIC SECTIONS FOR LEDS AND PROXIMITY SENSORS - A lens element comprising a base, a plurality of lens sections and a top lens section is disclosed. The plurality of lens sections are formed above a planar parallel to the base with each of the lens sections being positioned rotationally symmetric about an optical axis. The lens sections define a dome shape with every adjoining lens sections being conjugated with each other. A top lens section is formed at the center above the other lens sections and conjugated therewith. All of the lens sections are conjugated with each of its neighboring lens sections. Each of the lens sections has a optical property to direct light towards a target point. The target point may be positioned along the optical axis. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037794 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE SENSOR ASSEMBLY - A proximity sensor assembly including a light source, a first detector, and a first light focusing device. The light source is operative to emit light toward a first target area. The first detector is operative to detect light, including light emitted by the light source and reflected from the first target area. The first light focusing device is in a first optical path between the light source and the first detector. The first optical path includes an optical path from the light source and reflected from the first target area. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037795 | METHOD AND APPARATUSES FOR QUALITY EVALUATION AND LEAK TESTING - It is suggested to use mass spectroscopy in in-line testing of closed containers. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037796 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LEAK TESTING CONTAINERS - Closed containers which are filled with a consumer product are tested on leakiness by means of mass spectrometry ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037797 | DESORPTION AND IONIZATION METHOD AND DEVICE - The present invention involves a method and a device for sequentially desorbing and ionizing mixed analytes on a solid surface with a gradual temperature scan, and continuously collecting data for multiple times in the gradual desorption and ionization process. By gradually increase the temperature of at least one part of the sample, the analytes with different thermal desorption capabilities are sequentially desorbed from surfaces of the solid sample, thereby providing a sample pre-separation scheme, so as to reduce difficulties to subsequent mass spectrum detection. Meanwhile, since mass spectrum data of the analytes with different boiling points is collected for multiple times during a temperature scan, the analytes with a low boiling point can be detected first at lower temperature in order to avoid rapid exhaustion at higher temperature, thereby improving the detection efficiency of the analytes with low boiling points. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037798 | PARTICLE-LOADED MEMBRANE FOR SOLID-PHASE-EXTRACTION AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SALDI-MS ANALYSIS OF AN ANALYTE - A membrane comprising graphitized carbon black (GCB) with dual function for solid-phase extraction and surface-assisted laser desorption mass spectrometry (SPE/SALDI-MS) analysis is disclosed. Devices extraction comprising such membrane and methods utilising such membranes are also disclosed. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037799 | ION DETECTOR - By detecting water clusters in expiration with high sensitivity, prevention of drink-driving and prevention of drowsy driving are performed. Also, device operation is performed in a non-contact manner. Problem: an effective method for prevention of drink-driving and prevention of drowsy driving for drivers has not been present. Effect: expiration can be sensed in a spatially-restricted place. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037800 | PERFORMANCE EVALUATION METHOD WITH X-RAY AND ITS USAGE - An aspect of the present invention relates to a method of evaluating performance of a film-forming material for forming a functional film on an eyeglass lens substrate or a functional film formed by the use of the film-forming material. The performance to be evaluated is selected from the group consisting of a sliding sensation of a surface of the functional film and an adhesion of the functional film, and the evaluation is conducted based on a change over time in a quantity of photoelectrons generated by irradiating with an X-ray the film-forming material or the functional film. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037801 | PATTERN MEASURING APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - Provided are a pattern measuring apparatus and a computer program which determine whether a gap formed in a sample ( | 2012-02-16 |
20120037802 | Distributed Potential Charged Particle Detector - A charged particle beam system for imaging and processing targets is disclosed, comprising a charged particle column, a secondary particle detector, and a secondary particle detection grid assembly between the target and detector. In one embodiment, the grid assembly comprises a multiplicity of grids, each with a separate bias voltage, wherein the electric field between the target and the grids may be adjusted using the grid voltages to optimize the spatial distribution of secondary particles reaching the detector. Since detector lifetime is determined by the total dose accumulated at the area on the detector receiving the largest dose, detector lifetime can be increased by making the dose into the detector more spatially uniform. A single resistive grid assembly with a radial voltage gradient may replace the separate grids. A multiplicity of deflector electrodes may be located between the target and grid to enhance shaping of the electric field. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037803 | ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELD - An improved EMI shielded detection system. The disclosed system may include features configured to increase radio wave and microwave absorbance while retaining significant transparency at visible and/or infrared wavelengths, thus increasing EMI shielding efficiency. This may be accomplished through the use of a conductive mesh having appropriately chosen dimensions and spacing, and embedded in a transparent medium. To minimize the impact of the mesh on the effective aperture of the medium, the strands of the mesh may be made relatively narrow, and to provide sufficient shielding despite the narrow strand width, the mesh may be embedded relatively deeply in the medium. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037804 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THE NON-DESTRUCTIVE MEASUREMENT OF DIFFUSION IN NON-UNIFORM SUBSTRATES - Non-invasive THz spectroscopic apparatus and methods are provided for measuring the average diffusion coefficients for a structure such as cork. The methods may be used to image the localized presence of water in the structure to produce time-dependent images of liquid propagation in the structure. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037805 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING INFRARED RADIATION - A device for detecting infrared radiation comprising an array of bolometers for detecting radiation; and in order to read each bolometer, a signal shaping circuitry comprising: a circuitry capable of biasing the bolometer at a predetermined voltage in order to make current flow therethrough; a circuitry capable of generating a common-mode current; and a circuitry capable of integrating the difference between the current that flows through the bolometer and the common-mode current. According to the invention, the device comprises a circuitry capable of injecting current into each bolometer in order to shift its resistance by a predetermined quantity that depends on its offset, current injection being performed prior to readout biasing of the bolometer and the shift being performed according to the direction in which the bolometer's resistance varies as a function of temperature. In addition, correction circuitry is capable of shifting the resistances of bolometers towards a common value. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037806 | System and Method for Viewing an Area Using an Optical System Positioned Inside of a Dewar - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system for viewing an area includes a dewar and an optical system positioned within the dewar. The dewar permits operation of the flux detector at cryogenic temperatures, in some embodiments. The optical system includes an infrared radiation system capable of focusing one or more light beams. The inclusion of the optical system within the cryogenic space of the dewar allows reduction of the overall system length and weight, if desired. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037807 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING RADIATION EXPOSURE LEVELS - Method and apparatus for detection and monitoring of radiation exposure are disclosed, utilising photoexcitable storage phosphors and reading apparatus in a number of configurations for use in homeland security, emergency response and medical fields. In one form, apparatus comprises a portable dosimeter device adapted to receive and multiple phosphor elements to allow population screening in event of mass exposure. Further forms for medical use include insertable probes and adhesive phosphor patches for use in detecting radiation exposure in medical therapy or imaging. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037808 | Fibre Optic Dosimeter - A dosimeter for radiation fields is described. The dosimeter includes a scintillator a light pipe having a first end in optical communication with the scintillator and a light detector. The light pipe may have a hollow core with a light reflective material about the periphery of the hollow core. The dosimeter may further include a light source that generates light for use as a calibrating signal for a measurement signal and/or for use to check the light pipe. | 2012-02-16 |
20120037809 | IMAGING MEASUREMENT SYSTEM WITH A PRINTED ORGANIC PHOTODIODE ARRAY - An imaging system includes a macro organic photodiode array with rows and columns of printed photodiodes. The array may be bendable for easy manufacture and assembly on a curved support within an imaging system. Two or more layers of photodiodes may be provided for use in a spectral CT imaging system or as slices. | 2012-02-16 |