12th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100072691 | Recording sheet feeder and image forming apparatus providing easy maintenance with simple structure - In a recording sheet feeder, a recording sheet tray moving mechanism moves a recording sheet tray between an upper position, at which an uppermost recording sheet of a plurality of recording sheets loaded on the recording sheet tray contacts a feed roller, and a lower position, at which the uppermost recording sheet separates from the feed roller. A first eccentric cam and a second eccentric cam rotate to press down the recording sheet tray. A driving force switch member drives the recording sheet tray moving mechanism when a driver rotates in a first direction, and rotates a feed roller driving shaft mounted with the feed roller when the driver rotates in a second direction. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072692 | Sheet processing system - A sheet pre-processing device includes a space portion as a sheet receiving unit that receives a pre-processed sheet, a first sheet conveying path for discharging the sheet to the sheet receiving unit, and a second sheet conveying path for reversing the sheet. A sheet post-processing device is removably attached into the space portion. When the sheet post-processing device is attached into the space portion, a conveying path and a reversing path works are provided, which are switched over by a switching unit. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072693 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet processing apparatus which is cable of moving a sheet without applying extra load to the movement of the sheet in the case of laterally moving the sheet for sorting after completion of punching of holes in the sheet. A sheet is conveyed toward an abutment member. The sheet comes into abutment with the abutment member, whereby skew of the sheet is corrected. A punching unit punches holes in the sheet in abutment with the abutment member. A shift unit shifts the punched sheet that has been punched by the puncher in a direction intersecting with a conveying direction of the conveying unit. A controller causes the shift unit to start shifting the sheet in response to separate between the punched sheet and the abutment member. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072694 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LATERALLY ALIGNING A SHEET IN A PROCESSING MACHINE AND SHEET-FED PRINTING MACHINE HAVING THE APPARATUS - A method and an apparatus for laterally aligning a sheet in a processing machine, in particular a printing machine, carries out lateral sheet alignment on a cylinder of the printing machine, e.g. a feed cylinder. In order to achieve large correction distances in relation to a possible lateral movement capability of a gripper bar, the latter is prealigned prior to correction in such a way that, in the event of deviation from predetermined desired values, it is prealigned laterally to defined positions. A sheet-fed rotary printing machine having the apparatus, is also provided. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072695 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EJECTING DEFECTIVE SHEETS AT A FEEDER OF A PROCESSING MACHINE AND FEEDER HAVING THE EJECTING DEVICE - A method and a device for ejecting a defective sheet at a feeder of a processing machine, in particular a sheet-fed rotary printing machine, include a transporting device, which can be regulated independently of machine operation, for transporting a sheet identified as a defective sheet with deceleration in such a way that gripper devices of a cylinder cannot grip the sheet and the sheet is transported to a depositing location by the transporting device and a guide. A feeder of a sheet-fed rotary printing machine having an ejecting device, is also provided. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072716 | Portable tool storage assembly - A tool assembly | 2010-03-25 |
20100072717 | Striper with adjustable handle - A striper apparatus and method, with an improved and customizable approach to height-adjusting and/or folding the handle, is provided. In one embodiment, a striper may be provided with a cart, a plurality of wheels attached to the cart, one or more adjustable clamps attached to a back portion of the cart, and one or more adjustable handles, wherein a first end on each of the handles is attached to the cart via the clamps. A means for depositing one or more lines on a surface is also provided. The handle may be U-shaped. The height of the handle apparatus is adjustable by loosening bolts on the clamps. Once the handle apparatus is at a desired height, the bolts on the clamps are tightened and the handle apparatus is prevented from moving up or down. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072718 | Compactable Utility Laundry Pushcart - I have invented a compactable utility laundry pushcart, with a weight activated rising/lowering bottom, with built in storage compartments for laundry detergents hangars and accessories, as well as change/money, keys, cupholder, etc . . . . It is to be durable with a 3-5 year lifespan, made for indoor, but more outdoor, hauling/transferring of personal laundry and laundry accessories. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072719 | Camber Arm and Ball Joint Assembly - The present invention is a device for adjusting the camber angle of a tire/wheel assembly of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the device comprises a camber arm having first and second arms and a cage. The cage comprises a cavity, a top wall, a front wall, and first and second sidewalls. The first and second arms are connected to the first and second sidewalls of the cage, respectively. The top wall comprises an outside surface, an inside surface, and first and second slot portions. The cage further comprising a cut-out extending along the front and top walls. The device further comprises a ball joint assembly adjustably engaged with the cage. The ball joint assembly comprises a ball joint housing and a lower clamping plate. The ball joint housing has an outward portion and an inward portion. The device further comprises an upper clamping plate having an outside surface, an inside surface, a plurality of mounting holes, a front edge portion, first and second side edge portions, and a cut-out having an inner edge portion. The cut-out extends inward from the front edge portion to the inner edge portion to allow access to the ball joint housing when assembled. The device further comprises a plurality of bolts for fastening the upper clamping plate and the lower clamping plate of the ball joint assembly to the top wall of the cage. The ball joint assembly may be adjustably moved from a first position where the outward portion of the ball joint housing is disposed outside of the cavity of the cage and a second position where the outward portion of the ball joint housing is disposed within the cavity of the cage. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072720 | Device and method for carrying out wheelbase adjustment for utility vehicles - An apparatus and method for effecting wheelbase adjustment for utility vehicles having one or more axles with wheels, includes one or more adjustment mechanisms to which compressed air can be applied. The adjustment mechanism(s) adjust at least one of the axles in relation to the body of the vehicle. A pressure sensor measures the pressure of the compressed air in the adjustment mechanism(s) and generates corresponding pressure signals. A pulse-controlled valve or, alternatively, a spring-return valve, is employed to optionally feed the compressed air into the adjustment mechanism(s) and discharge the compressed air from the adjustment mechanism(s). | 2010-03-25 |
20100072721 | 3 Wheel motorcycle with counter steer - A 3 wheeled motorcycle in which the vertical axis of all 3 wheels remains parallel, capable of counter-steer/lean when making a turn. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072722 | LEAN STEERING TRUCK WITH A TORSION SPRING ASSEMBLY - A mechanical assembly which enables multi-track vehicles to lean into turns and return to a neutral position thereafter. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072723 | Adjustable Over Tube Anti Roll Bar - An anti roll bar assembly is provided having opposing over tubes that are fixed to a torsional spring at both ends. The torsional spring is suspended within a main support tube which also rotatably receives each over tube. Torque arms are fabricated to be positioned along each over tube such that an inter torque arm width is less than a torsional spring length. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072724 | STRESS REDUCING INNER SLEEVE FOR TWIST BEAM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A twist beam axle assembly includes a twist tube and a tubular sleeve. The twist tube has a deformed portion with a non-circular cross-section positioned adjacent to an undeformed portion with a substantially circular cross-section. The tubular sleeve is positioned within and coupled to the twist beam to overlap the adjacent deformed and undeformed portions. An outer surface of the sleeve engages an inner surface of the twist tube. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072725 | ACTUATOR FOR GENERATING A ROTATIONAL POSITIONING MOVEMENT - The present invention relates to an actuator for generating a rotational positioning movement, wherein the actuator comprises an electric motor ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100072726 | Systems and Methods for Providing a Bicycle with Large Load Carrying Capacity - A bicycle offering a stable ride, yet capable of supporting loads of 600 pounds (or more). Features and various implementations of the present invention include: (1) a frame having a low center of gravity with respect to the load; (2) a wide-stance heavy-duty double kick-stand; (3) support for a rigid hard cargo compartment that does not crush goods; (4) a frame that is strong and durable, yet easy for any metal shop to fix; and (5) an additional support surface for an extra seat, a cooler flat bed, a space case, a bicycle rack, a storage container, an additional rack expansion, or rack carrying devices to carry any needed item. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072727 | TOW RACK - A tow rack comprises a tongue releasably couplable to a towing vehicle and a beam assembly having a cradle for securing therein a tire of a towed vehicle. The beam assembly is couplable to the tongue and horizontally pivotable relative to the tongue. The beam assembly also comprises an anti-pivot mechanism to selectively prevent horizontal pivoting of the beam assembly relative to the tongue. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072728 | PIN BOX ASSEMBLY FOR TRAILER - A pin box assembly is provided for a trailer. The pin box assembly includes a first section having a trailer attachment point, a second section carrying a king pin and a pivot connecting the first and second sections together. In addition the pin box assembly includes a shock absorber having a first end connected to the first section and a second end connected to the second sections. Still further, the pin box assembly includes an air spring connected between the first and second sections. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072729 | Trailer receiver lock - The present invention is directed to a trailer receiver lock for locking a trailer hitch to prevent unauthorized use. An embodiment of the trailer receiver lock for locking a trailer hitch, wherein the trailer hitch includes a receiver and a hitch bar, may include a body including a locking mechanism and a pin member including a base. A first leg may extend from the base, wherein the first leg may include an end capable of insertion into an aperture in the receiver and an aperture in the hitch bar. A second leg may extending from the base, wherein the second leg may include an end capable of insertion into the body. The second leg may also include at least one engagement portion capable of engagement with the locking mechanism. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072730 | Fold flat carrier wagon/cart with stowable walls, wheels and handle, and manufacturing methods - This application discloses a fold flat wheeled carrier/wagon/cart, adaptable for a wide array of carrying purposes, including but not limited to cargo, luggage, people, and supplies, featuring optional fold flat retaining walls, handle and wheels. The wagon/cart/carrier wheel assemblies may include simple manually manipulable grips, which the user simply moves to release the wheel assembly and tires, and upon release the wheel assembly and tire is pivoted by spring biasing preferably, and/or is movable to a fold flat profile within the wheeled carrier perimeter and side elevational profile. The application provides for simple internal mechanisms for the wheel assemblies as well as unique faceplates with finger grips. In the stowed, fold flat profile; the wheel assembly may serve to retain the optional retaining walls. Manufacturing construction methods are also disclosed. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072731 | Modular Stroller - A modular stroller that includes a first stroller portion and a second stroller portion each capable of independent use. Each of the stroller portions includes a frame, at least one rear wheel, at least one front wheel, and a seat. The stroller portions may be oriented in either a folded orientation or a deployed orientation. In the deployed orientations, the first and second stroller portions may be coupled together in a tandem configuration with the first seat positioned in front of the second seat and each of the first and second seats facing in a common direction. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072732 | Vehicle frame assembly - A vehicle frame assembly ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100072733 | Vehicle conversion - Vehicle conversion; for example, a vehicle conversion kit to convert a vehicle from a first vehicular type into a second, different, vehicular type. The vehicle conversion kit includes: an intermediary sub-chassis unit adapted for attachment to a chassis of the vehicle; a first tandem suspension adapted to pivotally connect to a right side of the intermediary sub-chassis unit; and a second tandem suspension adapted to pivotally connect to a left side of the intermediary sub-chassis unit, wherein the first and second tandem suspensions comprise first and second ground directing units, respectively; and wherein each one of the first and second tandem suspensions is adapted for suspension from the intermediary sub-chassis unit through a shock absorbing unit. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072734 | Safety Device for a Motor Vehicle - The invention relates to a mounting for an airbag module for a vehicle door, with said mounting developed by at least two components arranged at a distance relative to each other, with said components provided to accommodate an airbag module, with at least one of said components designed to develop a locking connection with said airbag module. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072735 | FASTENER CLIP AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A fastener clip includes a body having an opening extending therethrough, and a rigid retaining pin inserted through the opening, the rigid retaining pin having a first end secured within the body and a second end disposed outside the body, the retaining pin configured to limit the movement of a vehicle trim piece with respect to the vehicle chassis when an airbag is deployed. The fastener clip also includes a plurality of molding gates formed at an intersection between the body and the rigid retaining pin, the rigid retaining pin being subsequently movable with respect to the body after the molding gates are broken. The fastener clip further includes a pair of flexible retention legs adapted to secure the fastener clip to a vehicle chassis and a pair of flexible retention legs adapted to secure the trim piece to a vehicle chassis. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072746 | Universal saddletap fitting for H.V.A.C. duct - The purpose is to extract a large volume of regulated conditioned air thru use of a saddle tap fitting made of sheet metal, and for tightly attaching a HVAC branch line to a circular or arcuate sides of a flat or short sections of pipe as well as tapers, reducers or oval main trunk lines and their fittings of many different sizes at an angle. This fitting includes 2 cylindrical collars rotatably attached to a body having a skirt which flexibly conforms, to the arcuate surface to which it is attached. Manually rotating the two canted collars smoothly changes the angles and compound angles, to the branch lines from a range of approx 107 degrees when attached to the main line thus directing a controlled volume of conditioned air to desired locations all of this can be achieved with the use of this one fitting. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072747 | TREE POLE COUPLER SYSTEM - A coupler system for use in assembling artificial tree trunks or poles. In particular, the coupler system includes a first part having a cone-shaped end and carrying a wedge-shaped groove parallel to its axis, which is insertable into a second part that is formed as a pair of concentric cylinders. The inner of these cylinders receives the first part of the coupler system and includes a bulge parallel to its axis that aligns with the wedge-shaped groove of the first part when the two are fitted together. Preferably, the end of the first part opposite the cone-shaped end is dimensioned to fit into a first tubular segment that stands as a surrogate for a tree trunk. Additionally, the outer of the concentric cylinders is dimensioned to receive a second tubular segment. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072748 | COMPRESSION CONNECTION - A chromatography and fluidic device with connections capable of automated component changing, diagnostic leak and current sensing. The chromatography-electrospray device contains a chromatography column, a pre-column, a spray emitter, or other fluidic component imbedded within one or more inserts. The inserts are robotically placed in receiving hardware, and a “plug and play” compression fitting connection mechanism makes the fluidic seals in an automated fashion. A plurality of sensors capable of detecting leaks is situated in the device near leak-prone regions. The electrospray emitter has a current sensing electrode in proximity of the electrospray region, capable of detecting the electrospray current. In conjunction with an electronics system, these sensors allow for system and component diagnostics. The diagnostic information may then be used for manual or automated system repair. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072749 | CLAMP COLLAR - A clamp assembly for clamping together two support members of, for example, a roll bar or roll cage assembly, a method for assembling a roll bar or roll cage assembly using such a clamp assembly, and a clamp device that is part of the clamp assembly. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072750 | Balloonbuddy (A Balloon Tying Tool) - A balloon tying tool has a method for tying a balloon, the method comprising the steps of: After the balloon is inflated with either air, helium or water; | 2010-03-25 |
20100072751 | Variable Speed Wind Turbine, A Resonant Control System, A Method Of Operating A Variable Speed Wind Turbine, Use Of A Resonant Control System And Use Of A Method In A Variable Speed Wind Turbine - A variable speed wind turbine connected to a utility grid includes a rotor, having at least one blade, a drive train connected to the rotor, the drive train includes a selection of at least one gear box, and at least one electrical generator, a measuring arrangement establishing at least one rotational speed signal of the drive train, and at least one wind turbine power controller connected to the at least one generator and the utility grid. Furthermore the wind turbine includes at least one resonant controller modifying a power reference value in response to the at least one rotational speed signal. A resonant control system, a method of operating a variable speed wind turbine, use of resonant control system and use of a method in a variable speed wind turbine are also contemplated. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072752 | POWER GENERATION SYSTEM USING HELICAL TURBINE - Disclosed is a helical turbine power generation system for generating electricity by using a helical turbine and an overload prevention generator, the system including: a helical turbine rotatably provided in a frame so as to continuously generate rotation force under unidirectional or multidirectional fluid flow; a step-up gear for increasing a rotational velocity of the helical turbine up to a level required for generating electricity; and an overload prevention generator for generating electricity by using the rotational velocity transferred from the step-up gear, and for preventing overload caused by a sudden increase in a rotational velocity. Therefore, it is possible to reduce equipment costs and to prevent environmental pollution. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072753 | Harvesting alternative energy/power by combining, adding, reshaping, modifying, rethinking and/or blending of all possible energy /power output devices within the same spatial area, thereby reducing our energy/power dependence on the world's natural resources such as oil, coal and natural gas - Adapting alternative energies in different and possibly new ways to reduce our dependence on natural fuels such as oil, gas, and coal; thereby possibly and probably reducing our carbon footprint, terrorism, long and expensive supply lines of oil tankers, pipelines, and updated electric lines; and all the while, still supplying and even adding more power to our nation's energy system. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072754 | Water turbine with water circulation - A water turbine with water circulation has a water circulation channel full of water, a water wheel having a plurality of paddles radially disposed on a rotatable shaft and sequentially dipped into the water circulation channel for generating mechanical energy when it is rotated by the water of the water channel, and a pressurizing pump having a water intake disposed within the water circulation channel on an portion opposite to the paddles and a nozzle arranged immediate ahead of the paddles within the water channel for expelling a high-pressure water jet tangentially of the water wheel onto the paddles for rotating the water wheel. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072755 | Conversion of permanent magnetic field into constant rotary motion - During the long ages, human race have many occasions to contact with two “INVISIBLE ENERGIES”. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072776 | CONVERTIBLE VEHICLE BODY - A vehicle body includes, but is not limited to a frame and a roof held above the frame so as to be movable between a closed configuration in which it covers a passenger compartment and an open configuration in which the passenger compartment is uncovered. The passenger compartment has at least one door. At least one pair of pillars is mounted to the frame to the rear of the door for supporting the roof in its closed configuration. The roof is adapted to assume an intermediate configuration between its open and closer configurations in which the roof is spaced apart from said pillars. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072777 | FRONT FASCIA PLASMA-INDUCED DRAG REDUCTION DEVICE - A plasma-induced drag reduction device is mounted on an underside of a vehicle front fascia. The drag reduction device has a dielectric substrate formed of a dielectric material, a first electrode mounted on a bottom, exposed surface of the dielectric substrate, and a second electrode mounted a top surface of the dielectric substrate and insulated by the dielectric substrate, and a power source connected to the first and second electrodes. The second electrode is disposed in a rearward direction relative to the first electrode. When activated, the device generates a plasma region that attracts an air flow passing underneath the vehicle, reducing the separation of the flow field and thereby reducing the impingement of the air flow on the ground and reducing the drag on the vehicle. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072778 | PLASMA SPOILER - A plasma spoiler is mounted in a rear portion of a vehicle for exerting a force on a passing air flow. The plasma spoiler has a dielectric substrate formed of a dielectric material, a first electrode mounted on a bottom surface of the dielectric substrate and insulated by the dielectric substrate, a second electrode mounted on an upper, exposed surface of the dielectric substrate, and a power source connected to the first and second electrodes. The first electrode is disposed in a rearward direction relative to the second electrode. A switch is disposed between the power source and one of the first electrode and the second electrode. The switch is controlled by a controller that is in communication with a speed sensor, so as to activate the plasma spoiler only when the vehicle exceeds a trigger speed. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072779 | Foldable cab extender for a tractor-trailer truck - Foldable cab extenders are disclosed which are secured to the rearward ends of fixed cab extenders secured to the opposite rearward sides of a tractor cab. Each of the foldable cab extenders includes a forward panel member, an intermediate panel member and a rearward panel member with the forward panel member being secured to the associated fixed cab extender and with the intermediate panel member and the forward panel member being hingedly secured together and with the rearward panel member being hingedly secured to the intermediate panel member. The cab assemblies are selectively movable between a deployed position to a stowed position and vice versa. Actuators are operatively connected to the intermediate panel members and to the rearward panel members to enable the assemblies to be pivotally moved between their stowed and deployed positions. The actuators may be hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders or electrically driven devices. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072780 | STAKE SYSTEM FOR FLATBED VEHICLES - A stake system for providing a removable support for articles being transported on flatbed vehicles is provided. The stake system has a composite body with a cap on one end and a boot on the opposite end. A cover layer is shrink wrapped over the composite body and may include a heat-activated adhesive. The boot includes a flange that contacts the flatbed vehicle when the stake system is inserted into pockets formed in the flatbed vehicle. A pin is tethered to the boot and may be inserted into a hole in the boot adjacent to the underside of the flatbed vehicle. The pin provides a convenient means for locking the stake system to the vehicle and prevents the stake system from disengaging during operation. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072781 | Truck Box Space Frame - A truck box frame includes first and second laterally extending frame members and a frame side rail assembly. The frame side rail assembly includes first and second frame side rails. The first and second frame side rails generally extend between and are coupled to the first and second laterally extending frame members. The first and second laterally extending frame members are extendable laterally, creating a variable width truck box frame. The first and second frame side rails may be curved or swept so that the intermediate portions extend inwardly toward one another, forming a tapered portion of the frame side rail assembly. The length and curvature, or sweep, of the side frame rails may also be varied to create a variable length truck box frame. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072782 | MULTI-PURPOSE INTERIOR FOR CAB APPLICATIONS - An interior for a cab of a construction vehicle, the interior including a base, a seat mount formed as a part of the base, an air-conditioning component mount formed as a part of the base, a control mount formed as a part of the base, a duct formed as a part of the base that includes an inlet, an outlet, and a substantially enclosed space between the inlet and the outlet, and a storage compartment formed as a part of the base. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072783 | POLYCARBONATE PANEL ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle glazing panel assembly is provided with a polycarbonate panel adapted to be supported by a vehicle body and having a plurality of peripheral regions. A reinforcement member is mounted to the polycarbonate panel proximate at least one of the plurality of peripheral regions to stiffen the polycarbonate panel. A method of manufacturing a vehicle glazing panel assembly is provided with thermoforming a polycarbonate panel. A reinforcement member is injection molded. The reinforcement member is joined to the polycarbonate panel to stiffen the polycarbonate panel. A vehicle glazing panel assembly manufactured by a method is provided. A polycarbonate panel is thermoformed. A reinforcement member is formed and joined to the polycarbonate panel to stiffen the polycarbonate panel. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072784 | TRANSVERSE-MEMBER MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a transverse-member module for receiving the instrument panel and reinforcing the bodywork via direct connection of the two A-pillars of a motor vehicle, composed of a transverse member with a steering-column retainer, where the transverse-member module, i.e. not only the transverse member but also the steering-column retainer, are produced using a metalplastic-composite design (hybrid technology). | 2010-03-25 |
20100072785 | Vehicle Closure Panel Assembly and Method - A closure panel assembly includes an inner and an outer panel, the inner panel having a crimped edge surface feature and a textured surface feature such as a set of radial projections or asperities. Adhesive material is applied between the panels, and the outer panel is hemmed and adhesively bonded to the inner panel. The surface features affix the panels together without induction or intermediate heat curing of the adhesive material. The outer panel has a hemmed edge enclosing the crimped surface feature, with the adhesive material positioned therebetween to form a seal of a relatively low shrinkage rate. A method of forming the closure panel assembly includes forming a first and second surface feature on the inner panel, such as by using swaging and coining, respectively, applying adhesive material therebetween, and hemming the panels to form a hem seam. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072806 | Wheel Ornament Retention System - A system for securing a wheel cover on a vehicle wheel assembly. The system includes first and second bearing surfaces on the wheel cover which are simultaneously engageable by a portion of the vehicle. At least one of the first bearing surface and the second bearing surface is located on a resiliently deflectable portion of the wheel cover. At least one of the first bearing surface and the second bearing surface is also being sloped with respect to an axis along which the wheel cover is applied to the wheel to secure the wheel cover on the wheel assembly, so as to enable slidable engagement between the sloped bearing surface and the portion of the vehicle engaged by the sloped bearing surface. At least one retention surface separate from the sloped surface is engageable with a portion of the vehicle to retain the wheel cover on the wheel assembly. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072807 | Internal wheel suspension system with shock absorption - An internal wheel suspension and shock absorbing system includes a hub with radially extending spokes, cooperating with springs axially mounted thereon, abutting a hub and entering the rim of a wheel. The spokes secure onto a hub that mounts onto the vehicle axle, for rotation. When a force is encountered, the forces are absorbed by the spokes, the springs, and the slots as the hub has limited translation within the rim. The springs are adjustable and bias against the head of the spokes and the hub, and absorb the impact of vector forces generated from any impact. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072808 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE BOOSTER AND BRAKE BOOSTER USING THE SAME - In a negative pressure booster according to the present invention, a boot provided between a rear shell of a pressure chamber and an input shaft has a valve-body-side fixed portion at a position rearward of an accordion portion of the boot. The valve-body-side fixed portion is fixed to a valve body auxiliary member. An input-shaft-side fixed portion is provided at a rear end of the boot at a position rearward of the valve-body-side fixed portion, and the input-shaft-side fixed portion is fixed to the input shaft. Atmosphere inlet ports are formed radially on a side surface portion of the boot between the valve-body-side fixed portion and the input-shaft-side fixed portion, and a filter is stored in the boot between the valve-body-side fixed portion and the input-shaft-side fixed portion. Accordingly, an inflow noise of atmosphere is prevented, and a contamination removing function of the filter is satisfactorily maintained. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072809 | Convertible Wireless Display Unit - An operator interface unit, includes a housing with a first electrical port having a first pair of terminals to be connect to a pair of network wires of the locomotive, and a second pair of terminals to be connected to a power source. A display and input device are on the housing. A transceiver assembly wirelessly communications with the ECP system. A controller assembly is connected to the first electrical port, the display, the input device and the transceiver assembly, and wherein the controller assembly is a node on the network via one of the first electrical port and the transceiver assembly. A portable assembly includes a battery source in a container which irremovably houses the operator interface unit. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072810 | VALVE UNIT, BRAKE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM AND VEHICLE - The invention relates to an electropneumatic brake control device for controlling an air-quantity-boosting valve device ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100072811 | PARKING BRAKE CONTROL UNIT - When a brake force is generated by a service brake in accordance with the depression of a brake pedal by a driver, a brake force generated by an electric parking brake is reduced when lock control is performed, taking the brake force generated by the service brake into consideration. More specifically, a target motor current value increase amount is corrected such that as the brake force generated by the service brake becomes larger, the target motor current value increase amount becomes smaller. Thus, when brake force is generated by the electric parking brake and the service brake compensates for the brake force, it is possible to inhibit generation of a brake force larger than necessary. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072812 | VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly, which houses a valve closing member that co-operates with an armature to connect or separate pressure medium channels in a valve housing, the member being directed towards a valve seat which is situated on a valve seat body fixed in the valve housing. The valve assembly includes a solenoid for actuating the armature which is pushed onto a non-magnetisable sleeve section of the valve housing and a magnetic core that is diametrically opposed to the armature in the valve housing. Various valve functions can be achieved by using identical valve components in a modular manner. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072813 | Crawler Tracks and Idlers for Crawler Tracks - An idler for use on a tracked vehicle of the type having a track that includes a plurality of track links joined together, which track links pass around the idler. The idler includes a plurality of generally flat surfaces that come into contact with corresponding generally flat surfaces on the track links as the track links pass around the idler. Reduced wear results. The generally flat surfaces on the idler may be provided by removable wear plates. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072814 | OVERHEATING PROTECTION OF AN ELECTRIC CONTROL DEVICE - A method for operating an electric control device for at least one power unit of a motor vehicle, an operating temperature range being assigned to the control device, and the control device being automatically switched off if its temperature exceeds the operating temperature range. A switch-on of the automatically switched-off control device may be implemented only if its temperature is within the operating temperature range. Furthermore, a corresponding electric control device. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072815 | RECEPTION UNIT COMPRISING A RECEIVER COIL FOR THE CONTACTLESS TRANSFER OF ELECTRIC ENERGY AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A reception unit is provided including a receiver coil for the contactless transfer of electric energy. The receiver coil includes a plurality of flux guiding elements ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100072816 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT HAVING BOOSTED ARRAY VOLTAGE AND METHOD THEREFOR - An integrated circuit comprises a global power supply conductor, a plurality of circuit blocks, a plurality of voltage converters, and control logic. The global power supply conductor is configured to distribute a supply voltage. The circuit blocks are selectively coupled to the global power supply conductor. The plurality of voltage converters are coupled to the global power supply conductor. An output voltage of individual voltage converters of the plurality of voltage converters are selectively coupled to one or more of the plurality of circuit blocks. The control logic is configured to control the selective coupling of at least one of the supply voltage and the output voltage of individual voltage converters of the plurality of voltage converters to corresponding ones of the plurality of circuit blocks. Also, the control logic controls a magnitude of the output voltage of individual voltage converters of the plurality of voltage converters. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072817 | Grid responsive control device - A load control device which is responsive to a physical variable representing the balance between load and generation on an electricity grid. The control device varies the energy consumption of the load based on the current value of the physical variable of the grid relative to a central value of that physical variable, which is derived from past readings of the physical variable of the grid. The grid responsive control device also takes into account the time since the load last varied its energy consumption in determining whether or not the grid variable load control should be provided. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072818 | Electrical Energy Storage and Retrieval System - A system and method to efficiently store and convert erratic wind and solar electrical energy production to a source of reliable standard AC electrical power by means of an electric motor operatively engaged to power a pump. The pump in a sealed communication with a reservoir cavity evacuates air from the cavity to store the generated energy as potential energy in the form of a pressure differential with ambient atmosphere. Regulated air inflow into the evacuated cavity is employed to drive a generator or alternator to produce electric power which is synchronized with grid demand and communicated to the grid. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072819 | Bi-directional DC to DC power converter having a neutral terminal - A bidirectional DC to DC power converter includes two DC sources, two inductors respectively connected to the two DC sources, a first switch and a second switch respectively connected to the two inductors, two capacitors respectively connected to the two switches, and a third switch connected between the two inductors. The first, second and third switches are respectively connected reversely with a diode in parallel. When the third switch is alternately turned on and off and the first and second switches are always turned off, the power converter operates as a boost power converter and electric energy flows from the two DC sources to the two capacitors. When the third switch is always turned off and the first and second switches are synchronously turned on or off, the power converter operates as a buck power converter and electric energy flows from the two capacitors to the two DC sources. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072820 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH POWER CONNECTION MODULE - An electronic device includes a first power supply unit, a second power supply unit, and a control circuit. The control circuit connected between the first power supply unit and the second power supply unit is configured for detecting an output power of the first power supply unit, and comparing the output power with a rated power of the first power supply unit. When the output power exceeds the rated power of the first power supply unit, the control circuit allows the second power supply unit to power the electronic device. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072821 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Operating speed as well as output accuracy of a D-A converter is enhanced. With a semiconductor device including unit current sources, and unit current source switches, plural current source elements constituting each of the unit current sources are disposed so as to be evenly dispersed, thereby reducing errors of the current source element, dependent on distance while the unit current source switches are concentratedly disposed in a small region, thereby mitigating delay in operation, attributable to parasitic capacitance. In addition, with the semiconductor device including R2R resistance ladders, the R2R resistance ladder is provided on the positive and the negative of each of the unit current source switches, and the respective R2R resistance ladders are shorted with each other at respective nodes on a unit current source switch-by-unit current source switch basis, are rendered identical in length, thereby cancelling out a nonlinearity error attributable to wiring parasitic resistance. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072822 | Power Supply System and Related Method and Related Portable Electronic Device - A power supply system installed in a portable electronic apparatus includes a plurality of receiving ends, a selection unit, a power control unit, and a power converting unit. The plurality of receiving ends is coupled to a plurality of power sources of the portable electronic apparatus. The selection unit is coupled to the plurality of receiving ends for selecting an input power from the plurality of power sources. The power control unit is utilized for generating an output power control signal according to an input signal. The power converting unit is utilized for converting the input power into an output power to a power port according to the output power control signal. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072823 | Device, System and Method for Directly Generating Alternating Current Electricity From Photovoltaic Cells - A device, system and method for generating alternating current (a/c) electricity directly from photovoltaic cells utilize an array of photovoltaic cell pairs that are each connected in anti-parallel to form an a/c junction. The system, device and method mechanically gradually exposes and shades photovoltaic cell pairs to sunlight to generate alternating current electricity at an a/c junction of the solar cell pairs. Gradually and alternately exposing and shading the two anti-parallel connected solar cells of each solar cell pair causes the amplitude and polarity of the electricity at the a/c junction to gradually rise and fall to produce alternating current electricity. The gradual, alternating exposure and shading of the two anti-parallel solar cells is accomplished by mechanically covering and exposing the solar cell pairs. This is efficiently accomplished by a rotating segmented disc positioned over an array of solar cell pairs. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072824 | Modular multi-pulse transformer rectifier for use in asymmetric multi-level power converter - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a system having multiple modular transformers each including a phase-shifted primary winding coupled to an input power source and phase-shifted secondary windings each coupled to a power cell. The system further includes different phase output lines coupled to a load. These lines may include first, second and third phase output lines. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072825 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER TRANSFER ACROSS AN INDUCTIVE POWER COUPLING - A signal transfer system for controlling power transfer across an inductive power coupling. A transmission circuit associated with an inductive power receiver is configured to transmit a control signal to a reception circuit associated with an inductive power outlet. The transmission circuit includes an ancillary load and a switching unit for modulating power drawn by a secondary inductive coil according to the control signal. The reception circuit is configured to monitor power provided to a primary inductive coil thereby detecting the modulated control signal. The signal transfer system may be used to regulate the power supplied by the inductive coupling and to detect the presence of the secondary coil. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072836 | Cooling Device for Feeding Motor of Pick-Up Head - The invention provides a cooling device for the feeding motor of a pick-up head on a traverse covered a protection plate. The protection plate disposes a long slot along the major axis of the traverse. One end of the long slot disposes a spindle rotating a disc above the protection plate. A feeding motor rotates a screw bar to move the pick-up head back and forward along the long slot. A diffuser is connected to at least one side of the upper surface of the feeding motor. An install recess on the protection plate faces the rotating disc and accommodates the upper surface and the diffuser to increase the cooling effect. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072837 | MOTOR COOLING SYSTEM - A vehicle motor system includes a motor that receives cooling fluid flow from two different cooling sources. A control, such as a valve, selectively changes the cooling flow between the two cooling sources in response to an operational state of the vehicle. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072838 | COIL SUPPORT FOR ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINE - Disclosed is a coil support for an electrical machine including a shank having a first outer diameter configured to support a field coil of the electrical machine and a base located at one end of the shank. The base has a second outer diameter greater than the first outer diameter and includes a plurality of recesses configured to increase a cooling flow through the electrical machine. Further disclosed is an electrical machine including the coil support and a method for cooling an electrical machine. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072839 | ROTOR FOR AN ELECTRODYNAMIC MACHINE - A rotor for an electrodynamic machine includes a laminated core having a plurality of lamination segments arranged in series in an axial direction, wherein the laminated core includes cooling ducts formed by duct spacers disposed between axially adjacent lamination segments, wherein the duct spacers are configured to resist centrifugal forces acting on the duct spacers and are supported by axial bolts extending through the laminated core in the axial direction. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072840 | Armature and motor - In an armature of a motor, each of windings is wound around at least two of a plurality of tooth portions of a core to form at least two wound parts of the winding. A crossover of each winding, which connects between corresponding two of the at least two wound parts, is placed on one axial side of a ring portion of the core. A crossover relief space is axially recessed in an end surface of the ring portion on the one axial side. At least a portion of each crossover is received in the crossover relief space. Guides project on the other axial side of the core and guide winding terminal portions of the windings. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072841 | Tangent Seeker Magnetic Drive System and Method - A magnetic drive system and method are provided wherein magnets on a stator interact with a magnet on the rotor to create repulsion and attraction forces that produce axial shaft rotation. More particularly, a magnet is pivotally attached to a carriage that processes about an annular magnet. The resultant magnetic forces interact with a magnet on the rotor shaft and cause the rotor shaft to turn. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072842 | DUAL DRIVE ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR WITH CENTER OUTPUT - Electromechanical actuators (EMAs) are provided that include an output disposed at a location that is axially central between two EM devices. The EMAs include either one or two motors and an output mechanism. The motors are adapted to be energized and are operable, upon being energized, to either generate torques about a first axis or drive forces along a first axis. The output mechanism is responsive to the torques or forces to translate along a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis | 2010-03-25 |
20100072843 | Motor - A motor includes a bearing having first and second end faces spaced along a longitudinal axis thereof. A longitudinal hole extends from the first end face through the second end face and includes a recessed portion having first and second peripheral edges respectively contiguous to the first end face and an inner periphery of the longitudinal hole. A retaining member is mounted to the first end face. A radial spacing between an inner periphery of a through-hole of the retaining member and the inner periphery of the longitudinal hole of the bearing in a radial direction is not greater than an axial spacing from the first end face to the second peripheral edge. The retaining member further includes a plurality retaining plates. The recessed portion provides a space sufficient to allow deformation of the retaining plates when inserting a shaft through the through-hole into the longitudinal hole of the bearing. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072844 | MOTOR - A motor is disclosed. The motor in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention can include: a shaft; a bearing supporting the shaft to rotate; a thrust plate supporting a lower end of the shaft a boss joined to the shaft and having a ring-shaped groove on a side facing the bearing; and a rotor joined to the boss. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072845 | METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF RESONANT FREQUENCIES OF A ROTOR USING MAGNETIC BEARINGS - The resonant frequencies of a rotor supported on magnetic bearings, in particular a rotor of a turbomolecular vacuum pump, are determined. While the rotor is stationary or the rotor is rotating at a relatively low rotation frequency, mechanical oscillations of the rotor are generated by electromagnets in the magnetic bearing. The rotor oscillations are detected by rotor-position sensors in the magnetic bearing. The resonant frequencies of the rotor are determined from the detected rotor-position oscillations. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072856 | SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVE DEVICE - A surface acoustic wave device includes a LiTaO | 2010-03-25 |
20100072857 | Ultrasonic Linear Motor - The invention relates to an ultrasonic linear motor ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100072858 | VIBRATOR FOR ULTRASONIC MOTOR - In the invention, each piezoelectric element for a vibrator for an ultrasonic motor has electrode regions for exciting stretching vibration and flexural vibration separately. Thus, the invention provides a vibrator for an ultrasonic motor, in which electrodes are provided for applying voltage to each of the polarized region, and further provides a stack-type piezoelectric vibrator for an ultrasonic motor, consisting of a stack of the said vibrators and having an extraction electrode pattern provided for short circuit with an external electrode. The vibrator of the invention has high controllability, especially in a fine movement region and is useful as a driving source in a positioning device, in which enhanced vibration efficiency can be obtained. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072859 | DEVICE FOR CONVERTING MECHANICAL IMPACT ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY WITH OPTIMISED EFFICIENCY - Device for converting mechanical energy from the impact of objects into electrical energy, comprising a frame, a membrane suspended on said frame by at least a first and second longitudinal end, said membrane being intended to be impacted by said objects in a direction substantially transverse to a mid-plane of the membrane, said membrane comprising a core made from material for transducing mechanical energy into electrical energy, extending from the first longitudinal end to the second longitudinal end, and at least one electrode on a first face of the core and at least one electrode on a second face of the core, said electrodes extending from the first to the second longitudinal end. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072860 | PIEZOELECTRIC MICROSPEAKER AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Provided is a method of fabricating a piezoelectric microspeaker. According to the method, drive units having a piezoelectric layer and an electrode are symmetrically formed so as to be disposed over and under a diaphragm, respectively. When a thin conductive layer is used as the diaphragm, the diaphragm can be used as a common electrode. On the other hand, when a thin non-conductive layer is used as the diaphragm, a common electrode is necessary in each of the drive units. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072861 | VIBRATING ELEMENT, FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF, AND ULTRASONIC MOTOR HAVING THE SAME - A vibrating element of an ultrasonic motor includes a vibrating member, and a piezoelectric body to produce a traveling wave thus to vibrate the vibrating member when electric power is applied to the piezoelectric body. The piezoelectric body includes a first piezoelectric layer attached to the vibrating member and in which positive poles and negative poles are alternately polarized, a second piezoelectric layer attached to the first piezoelectric layer and in which positive poles and negative poles are alternately polarized, a plurality of electrodes formed on opposite surfaces of the first and second piezoelectric layers, and an electrode connecting part formed on outer circumferential surfaces of the first and second piezoelectric layers to selectively connect the plurality of electrodes to one other. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072862 | Inertial sensor with dual cavity package and method of fabrication - Inertial sensor having a body with first and second cavities on opposite sides thereof, a sensing element in the first cavity, electronic circuitry in the second cavity, electrical conductors interconnecting the sensing element and the circuitry, and leads connected electrically to the circuitry and extending from the body for mounting the sensor and making connections with the circuitry. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072863 | END WINDING COOLING - A rotary cooling system is provided that includes a stator having at least one tooth and a plurality of wires coiled around the tooth and a passage extending between the plurality of wires. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072864 | Motor Assembly with Sensor Target on Motor Rotor and Method of Forming Same - A motor assembly is provided that includes a rotor having a plurality of coaxial rotor laminations, a conductive end ring adjacent the rotor laminations that establishes an axial end of the rotor; and a target member supported by the end ring and rotatable with the rotor. A sensor is operable to monitor, for example, speed and/or angular position of the target member as the rotor rotates. A method of forming a motor assembly includes providing a sensor target and a sensor operable to determine the position of the sensor target. The method includes connecting the sensor target with a motor rotor end ring such that the sensor target is supported by the motor rotor end ring for common rotation therewith and may be sensed by the sensor. Connecting the sensor target to the end ring may be by overcasting the sensor target onto the motor rotor end ring. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072865 | VEHICLE DRIVE DEVICE - A vehicle drive device includes a motor generator (MG | 2010-03-25 |
20100072866 | LOW ALLOY STEEL MATERIAL FOR GENERATOR ROTOR SHAFTS - Disclosed is a low alloy steel material for generator rotor shafts, which has tensile strength of not less than 700 MPa at room temperature. Preferably the low alloy steel material consists of, by mass percent, 0.15 to 0.35% carbon, 0.01 to 0.10% Si, 0.10 to 0.50% Mn, 1.3 to 2.0% Ni, 2.1 to 3.0% Cr, 0.20 to 0.50% Mo, 0.15 to 0.35% Cu, 0.06 to 0.14% V, and the balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072867 | STAND ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE - A stand attachment structure includes a front cabinet, a rear cabinet and a pair of screws. The front cabinet has a pair of right and left bosses and a holder support. The holder support is formed on an outer peripheral face of each of the bosses at a location spaced from a distal end face of each of the bosses by thickness of a tilting stand holder of a tilting stand. The rear cabinet has a pair of right and left retainers. The retainers are formed at locations opposite the bosses of the front cabinet. Each of the retainers has an end face and a screw insertion hole that is formed on the end face. The screws are disposed through the screw insertion holes of the retainers and threaded into the threaded holes of the bosses to fasten the rear cabinet to the front cabinet. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072868 | CABINET DOOR SYSTEM - An automated door system comprising a plurality of overlapping horizontal slats; wherein the plurality of overlapping slats are individually selectably removable. The plurality of overlapping horizontal slats further comprise an inward stair-step configuration. In addition, the system further comprises a control module, wherein the control module includes a touch screen interface. Furthermore, the system still further comprises a lifting system coupled to the plurality of slats and in communication with the control module; wherein the lifting system is configured to raise and lower the plurality of slats. The lifting system further comprises a rotor coupled to a stepped wheel and a pulley system configured to raise and lower the plurality of slats. The lifting system further comprises a plurality of tracks configured to guide the plurality of slats when raised and lowered. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072869 | CABINET AND CABLE CHAIN THEREOF - A cable chain includes clockwise sections and counter-clockwise sections alternatively arranged and connected in series. Each clockwise section has concatenated clockwise chain monomers, wherein an included angle between each two clockwise chain monomers is limited from 0 degree to 180 degrees. Each counter-clockwise section has concatenated counter-clockwise chain monomers, wherein the included angle between each two counter-clockwise chain monomers is limited from 180 degrees to 360 degrees. Therefore, the cable chain may be bent back and forth like a letter W. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072870 | REFRIGERATOR WITH HOME BAR - A refrigerator with a home bar is provided, the refrigerator comprising: a main body of the refrigerator having a cooling chamber; a refrigerator door configured to open or close the cooling chamber and having an opening; and a home bar including a housing coupled to the opening and having a storage space therein, a home bar door for opening or closing the opening, and a home bar door driving unit for driving the home bar door to open or close the opening, whereby a gap increasing between the home bar door and the opening can be avoided so as to prevent leakage of cold air. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072871 | PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL FOR MULTI-SCREEN AND FABRICATING METHOD FOR THE SAME - There are provided a plasma display panel (PDP) wherein a seam area is minimized, so that continuity of screens can be stably ensured, and a method of fabricating the same. In the PDP formed by assembling a plurality of unit PDPs, each of the unit PDPs includes front and rear substrates; a sealant formed on the side surfaces of the front and rear substrates; side electrodes formed on the sealant; and functional layers formed on the rear surface of the rear substrate and the side surfaces of the front and rear substrates. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072872 | OPTICALLY CONTROLLED COLD-CATHODE ELECTRON TUBE - In an optically controlled cold-cathode electron tube, the emitters | 2010-03-25 |
20100072873 | HOT-CATHODE FLUORESCENT LAMP - A hot-cathode fluorescent lamp includes a pair of filament coils ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100072874 | SPARK PLUG - A spark plug includes a ceramic insulator sleeved on a center electrode so that an end of the center electrode extends outwardly of an end surface of the ceramic insulator, a conductive outer shell surrounding spacedly the ceramic insulator, and a ground electrode including an annular portion disposed coaxially around the end of the center electrode such that an annular gap smaller than 1 mm is defined between the annular portion and the ceramic insulator, and a connecting portion interconnecting electrically the annular portion and the conductive shell. The annular portion of the ground electrode cooperates with the end of the center electrode and the end surface of the ceramic insulator to define an air-blocking space thereamong in spatial communication with the annular gap. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072875 | SURFACE EMISSION TYPE ELECTRON SOURCE AND DRAWING DEVICE - A surface emission type electron source according to the present invention includes a first electrode having a planar form; a second electrode having a planar form facing the first electrode; an electron passage layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; and a power source part configured to apply a voltage to the second electrode and the first electrode. The electron passage layer includes plural quantum wires extending in a first direction from the first electrode to the second electrode. The quantum wires are spaced apart from each other at predetermined intervals, and electrons are emitted from a front surface of the second electrode. The quantum wires are made of silicon, and each of the quantum wires has plural thin parts having small thicknesses formed at predetermined intervals along the first direction. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072906 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DRIVING DISCHARGE LAMPS - Methods and apparatus for driving discharge lamps are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method for driving a discharge lamp includes generating a switching signal to drive a discharge lamp, monitoring a working status of the discharge lamp, and determining whether the discharge lamp is operating abnormally based at least in part on the monitored working status. The method also includes decreasing a duty cycle of the switching signal when the discharge lamp is determined to operate abnormally. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072907 | Power Line Preconditioner for Improved LED Intensity Control - A switched preconditioner circuit is provided at the power input end of a light source to effectively drop the voltage of the light source to zero volts whenever the light source is required to be in an OFF state thereby eliminating the problem of unwanted current through the light source. The preconditioner circuit may include a terminal connected to a first power potential, a terminal connected to a power node at the power input end of the light source, and an input to receive a preconditioner control signal to place the preconditioner circuit in one of an ON state and an OFF state. The preconditioner circuit supplies the voltage to the power node in its ON state and effectively eliminates the voltage to the power node in its OFF state. The preconditioner circuit also may include a bleed path connected between the power node and a second or ground potential to shunt all power supplied to the power node when the preconditioner circuit input receives a signal to place the preconditioner circuit in the OFF state. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072908 | DISCHARGE LAMP LIGHTING DEVICE - There has conventionally been provided a discharge lighting device capable of performing dimming control of a hot cathode type discharge lamp. As a tube current is decreased, a filament temperature is decreased, and as the tube current is further decreased, discharge cannot be maintained, which in turn causes moving striations and flickering. The conventional device requires power supplies for controlling the tube current of the hot cathode type discharge lamp and for controlling a filament current, and has therefore a problem that a circuit becomes complicated, and the number of parts is increased, resulting in an increase in cost. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072909 | System for Field-Programmed Determination of Illumination Set Points in Ballasts - A system for programming control of ballast illumination includes receiving a power stage input current through a first ballast input, receiving a level switch control signal at a second ballast input, entering a ballast illumination program mode, adjusting said level switch control signal to select a ballast lamp illumination and saving a field-programmed ballast lamp illumination indication in a ballast memory as representative of said ballast lamp illumination. | 2010-03-25 |
20100072910 | External resonator/cavity electrode-less plasma lamp and method of exciting with radio-frequency energy - Described is a plasma electrode-less lamp. The device comprises an electromagnetic resonator and an electromagnetic radiation source conductively connected with the electromagnetic resonator. The device further comprises a pair of field probes, the field probes conductively connected with the electromagnetic resonator. A gas-fill vessel is formed from a closed, transparent body, forming a cavity. The gas-fill vessel is not contiguous with (detached from) the electromagnetic resonator and is capacitively coupled with the field probes. The gas-fill vessel further contains a gas within the cavity, whereby the gas is induced to emit light when electromagnetic radiation from the electromagnetic radiation source resonates inside the electromagnetic resonator, the electromagnetic resonator capacitively coupling the electromagnetic radiation to the gas, which becomes a plasma and emits light. | 2010-03-25 |