13th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140084107 | Flexible and fireproof APU drainage device - An aircraft auxiliary power unit (APU) flexible and fireproof drainage device including a bellows which receives leakage fluids from an APU engine; a drain pipe which transfers leakage fluids outside the aircraft from the bellows, and a support piece surrounding the drain pipe. The bellows connects the APU engine with the drain pipe. The support piece provides stability to the bellows and the drain pipe. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084108 | AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR - Aircraft landing gear including: a bogie beam coupled to a main strut; a first and second axles mounted on the bogie beam, each axle having a respective brake assembly and wheel assembly; and first and second stabilising arms mechanically coupling the first and second brake assemblies to respective first and second anchor points on the landing gear so as to react respective first and second brake torques generated as respective brake assembly applies a braking force to the respective wheel assembly. The first and second stabilising arms couple the respective first and second brake assemblies to the respective first and second anchor points such that the first and second brake torques result in both stabilising arms experiencing a tensile force or both stabilising arms experiencing a compressive force. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084109 | LANDING GEAR PROVIDED WITH A STIFFENER FOR INCREASING ITS STIFFNESS IN ROLL, AND AN AIRCRAFT - Aircraft landing gear ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140084110 | Wing Root Insert System for an Aircraft Family - A single, common, fuselage and wing design of an aircraft structure provides for two different aircraft models or configurations. A fuselage ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140084111 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING LOADS OUT OF AN AIRCRAFT - A system for deploying loads out of an aircraft comprises an aerial delivery parachute with an aerial-delivery parachute line and an activation means for placing the aerial delivery parachute in an enveloping flow past the aircraft. Within the aircraft a receiving device can be positioned that receives a tractive force acting on the aerial-delivery parachute line, which tractive force has been determined by a force measuring device and has been transmitted by way of a transmitting device. With the knowledge of the tractive force it is possible both to implement emergency release and to assess whether an aerial delivery parachute has correctly deployed in the flow enveloping the aircraft. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084112 | BALLOON FASTENER - A balloon retainer for securing an inflated balloon having an inflation neck to a kite is provided. The balloon retainer includes a fabric element having three attachment points for securing the inflated balloon to the kite. The fabric element forms a pocket dimensioned to retain the inflated balloon. The balloon retainer also includes a balloon inflation neck securing mechanism configured to retain a portion of the inflation neck of the balloon. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084113 | LAUNCH LOCK ASSEMBLIES WITH REDUCED PRELOAD AND SPACECRAFT ISOLATION SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME - Launch lock assemblies with reduced preload are provided. The launch lock assembly comprises first and second mount pieces, a releasable clamp device, and a pair of retracting assemblies. Each retracting assembly comprises a pair of toothed members having interacting toothed surfaces. The releasable clamp device normally maintains the first and second mount pieces in clamped engagement. When the releasable clamp device is actuated, the first and second mount pieces are released from clamped engagement and one toothed member of each retracting assembly moves in an opposite direction relative to the other one toothed member of the other retracting assembly to define an axial gap on each side of the first mount piece. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084114 | VTOL Aircraft with Propeller tiltable around two Axes and a retractable Rotor - A VTOL aircraft has a rotor, wings, and a propeller providing thrust for take-off and landing and horizontal flight. The propeller, attached through a joint mechanism to the aircraft, is continuously tiltable around to axes, providing the anti-torque forces for the rotor and thrust forces for lifting the aircraft and for horizontal flight. The hubs of rotor blade sets are rotatable to each other for alignment. The rotor assembly, attached to a moveable linkage mechanism, is tiltable in or against the direction of flight and movable towards to or into the fuselage. The folded and retracted rotor reduces the air drag and the high thrust of the propeller increase the speed of winged flight. The flexibility and lower weight of the drive are preferably achieved with an advanced hydrostatic drivetrain. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084115 | FLIGHT CONTROL USING DISTRIBUTED MICRO-THRUSTERS - A method and apparatus to control movement of a vehicle using a plurality of thrust-producing devices formed in at least one control surface is disclosed. A supply of power to the plurality of thrust-producing devices that are configured to propel gas through the control surface to produce thrust is controlled such that a physical displacement of the control surface is generated. The physical displacement is in accordance with the supply of power to the plurality of thrust-producing devices and controls the movement of the vehicle. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084116 | RETRACTABLE CONTAINER SUPPORT AND A VEHICLE CONTAINING THE RETRACTABLE CONTAINER SUPPORT - A container support for holding a container has a lower base and upper holding member. The base receives the container which bears on the base in a bearing direction. The holding member has an opening for receiving the container. The holding member is connected to the base by a connecting mechanism configured such that the holding member is movable relative to the base in translation along the bearing direction. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084117 | Retractable Dumbbell Support - A dumbbell support system is provided and includes a support structure, a biasing article and a system support, wherein the system support is securely associated with the support structure. The system support includes a barbell support having a barbell support shaft and a dumbbell support shaft guide. The system support also includes a dumbbell support having a dumbbell support shaft and a dumbbell support tray, wherein the dumbbell support shaft is connected to the biasing article and movably associated with the barbell support shaft to be configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration via the biasing article. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084118 | MOUNTING - The present invention provides a mounting for attachment to a substantially vertical surface, comprising a fixing member ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140084119 | Magnetic Mount - A panel insert comprising an external body having an open end, said body having a central bore, a magnet received in said bore and having a smooth surface facing said open end of the body, said magnet being affixed to said body. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084120 | Method and Apparatus for Mounting a Vision System - A vision system for mounting an imaging assembly to a helmet through a helmet adapter and a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a receiver for removably mounting an imaging assembly. The receiver is coupled to a cross-slide assembly providing fore-aft and side-to-side movement of the imaging assembly relative to the helmet. A stow pivot/slide assembly is coupled between the cross-slide assembly and the helmet adapter for moving the imaging assembly between a stowed and a deployed position. The vertical position and tilt angle of the imaging assembly is also adjustable by the stow pivot/slide assembly. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084121 | CLAMPING MECHANISM WITH EASY ASSEMBLY AND ANTENNA DEVICE THEREWITH - A clamping mechanism includes a clamping member, a first fixing member, a second fixing member, a shaft, a first adjusting member, a second adjusting member and a handle. The clamping member encloses a supporting tube. The first fixing member and the second fixing member are connected to the clamping member, respectively. The shaft is disposed through the first fixing member and the second fixing member. The first adjusting member, connected to the shaft, abuts against the first fixing member. The second adjusting member, connected to the shaft, cooperates with the first adjusting member for driving the second fixing member to move relative to the first fixing member along the shaft. The handle, pivoted to the second fixing member, abuts against the second fixing member for pressing the second fixing member to approach the first fixing member, so as to force the clamping member to clamp the supporting tube. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084122 | COMPRESSION MOUNT FOR WINDOW COVERINGS - A compression mount assembly is provided for securing a window covering to a window frame by compression forces between vertical sides of the window frame on opposite sides of the window. A housing is coupled to the window covering and a slide translates linearly within a cavity in the housing away from the housing to abut the side of the window frame. A driver, such as a spring, is located between the slide and the housing to urge the slide away from the housing. A trigger is provided which holds the slide adjacent the housing, until the trigger is activated by pushing a button to release the slide from the housing and allow the slide to translate away from the housing. A fixed end cap is provided for an end of the window covering opposite the compression mount assembly and for abutting against an opposite side of the window frame. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084123 | Overhead Storage System - An improved storage system, with a mechanism for easily mounting and detaching containers has been developed. The mounting mechanism consists of mounting rods attached to a storage container, which engage in suitably-shaped slots in hangers that can be attached to an overhead structure. The hangers can either be attached to the inside faces of adjacent joists or mounted to an overhead surface. The mounting mechanism is simple in construction and allows easy and rapid mounting and detaching of the storage container. The storage system results in a user-friendly and economical, overhead storage container that can easily be installed with simple hand tools. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084124 | Length-Adjustable Chain Carrying Device - A length adjustable chain carrying device includes a base member having a fixed length. First and second adjustment members are positioned on an upper surface of the base member and configured to move linearly thereon. An actuator is rotatably mounted to the base member upper surface and situated intermediate the first and second adjustment members, the actuator being operatively coupled to the first and second adjustment members and configured to move the first and second adjustment members in opposite linear directions along the base upper surface when actuated. The chain carrying device includes first and second chain holding members coupled to distal ends of the first and second adjustment members, respectively. Each first and second chain holding member includes an upstanding cylindrical configuration defining a plurality of slots configured to receive a chain thereabout. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084125 | GUARD FOR SURFACE MOUNTED TETHER DEVICE - Tether guards are disclosed herein. An embodiment of a tether guard includes a plate configured to contact a surface. The plate has a hole extending therethrough, wherein the hole is adapted to receive a securing mechanism that secures a tether to the surface. The tether guard also includes a cover that is attachable to the plate, the cover has an opening wherein the tether is passable through the opening. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084126 | Electrical Accessory and Method of Providing Same - Some embodiments disclose a coupling device configured to couple to a surface. The coupling device including: (a) a first housing; (b) a rotational dial with a first aperture and mechanically coupled to the first housing, the rotational dial comprising a cam mechanism adjacent to the first aperture; (c) a support base comprising a first stem with a second aperture, the first stem is located inside the first aperture, the stem having a second aperture; (d) a suction cup coupled to at least one of the rotational dial or the support base, the suction cup having: (1) a suction portion; and (2) a second stem located inside of the second aperture; and (e) an elastic mechanism located at least partially between the support base and the second stem of the suction cup. The coupling device is configured such that the suction cup can be rotated relative to at least the rotational dial to create a vacuum between the suction portion and the surface. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084127 | BRIDGING MECHANISM FOR CONNECTING A SUPPORTING TUBE AND A HOLDER AND ANTENNA DEVICE THEREWITH - A bridging mechanism, for connecting a supporting tube and a holder, includes at least one positioning portion, a bridging member, a connecting member, a handle and at least one positioning structure. The at least one positioning portion is formed on the supporting tube. The bridging member is used for bridging the supporting tube. The connecting member extends from the bridging member for connecting the holder. The handle is pivoted to the bridging member for rotably pressing the supporting tube when the supporting tube is bridged to the bridging member, so as to abut the supporting tube against the bridging member. The at least one positioning structure is formed on the handle. The at least one positioning structure simultaneously rotates with the handle for wedging with the at least one positioning portion when the handle rotates to press the supporting tube to position the bridging member on the supporting tube. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084128 | ANTI-THEFT/SAFETY HANGER - An anti-theft/safety hanger is provided with a plate body having an U-shaped wedge portion. The wedge portion includes a wedge corner portion on one of sidewalls and is connected to the plate body via a connecting edge. The wedge corner portion is movable between a first position and a second position. When the connecting edge is uncut-off, the wedge corner portion is located in the first position and the wedge portion is relatively undeformable so that a socket sleeved around the wedge portion is limited and detachable. When the connecting edge is cut off, the wedge corner portion is pushed and blocked by a blocking corner portion of the plate body so as to be located in the second position. The wedge portion is depressed, and the socket is thus unblocked by the wedge portion and detachable. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084129 | ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING A TURBINE ENGINE CASE TO A PYLON - An assembly for mounting a turbine engine case to a pylon. The assembly includes a beam and a shackle. The shackle includes a plurality of side segments, and an intermediate segment that is engaged rotatably to the beam. Each of the side segments has a fastener aperture and a slot. The fastener aperture extends through the respective side segment. The slot extends laterally into the respective side segment. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084130 | GEARBOX POSITIONING DEVICE - A gearbox positioning device to position a gearbox relative to an engine case of a gas turbine engine. The positioning device has a first and second part, with the first part having a connecting cavity of predetermined shape and being secured to the engine case. The second part has a coupling post received in the connecting cavity and constraining displacement of the gearbox in a laterally transverse direction with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the engine. The device permits movement of the gearbox in the axial direction of the engine as well as angular movement to prevent stressing the engine case during thermal growth of the engine case or support linkage imbalance. A gearbox positioning system incorporating the positioning device and the method of attaching same to the engine casing is also included. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084131 | APPARATUS INCLUDING MULTI-JOINTED ARM AND GRAVITY COMPENSATION METHOD - The present inventive concepts relate to an apparatus having a multi-jointed arm. The apparatus having a multi-jointed arm may include a body; a multi-jointed arm having a first link rotatably combined with the body at a first joint and a second link rotatably combined with the first link at a second joint; and a compensator generating a compensation moment cancelling out a moment being generated by a weight of the multi-jointed arm. The compensator includes a compensation load generating the compensation moment, and a compensation link connecting the compensation load and the multi-jointed arm so that the compensation load and the multi-jointed arm are on opposite sides of the first joint. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084132 | COMPOSITE INSULATED PLYWOOD, INSULATED PLYWOOD CONCRETE FORM AND METHOD OF CURING CONCRETE USING SAME - The invention comprises a concrete form. The concrete form comprises a first panel having a first primary surface for contacting plastic concrete and a second primary surface opposite the first surface; and a second panel having a first primary surface and a second primary surface opposite the first surface, the second panel being attached to the first panel so that the first primary surface of the second panel is adjacent the second primary surface of the first panel. The concrete form also comprises a layer of radiant heat reflective material and a layer of insulating material disposed between and covering the second primary surface of the first panel and first primary surface of the second panel. A method of using the concrete form is also disclosed. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084133 | ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE IDENTIFICATION - A system and method for device identification includes a receiver adapted to detect an electromagnetic radiation interference signal emitted by a device and a microprocessor operatively connected to the receiver. The microprocessor may identify at least one device characteristic parameter of the electromagnetic radiation signal. The system includes memory for storing at least one constant or predicted future characteristic value associated with the device and the microprocessor may compare the detected characteristic parameter to the at least one constant or predicted future characteristic value to identify and recognize the device that emitted the electromagnetic radiation signal. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084134 | MINIATURIZED OPTICAL SYSTEM, LIGHT SOURCE MODULE AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - There is provided a miniaturized optical system including a protection cover, a light source, an image sensor and at least one interference film. The protection cover has a first surface and a second surface. The light source and the image sensor are disposed opposite to the first surface of the protection cover. The interference film is disposed between the light source and the protection cover to allow the light source to form a predetermined light shape in front of the second surface of the protection cover and/or disposed between the image sensor and the protection cover to allow the image sensor to receive light of a predetermined range in front of the second surface of the protection cover. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084135 | Backside-Illuminated Photosensor Array With White, Yellow ad Red-Sensitive Elements - A monolithic backside-sensor-illumination (BSI) image sensor has a sensor array is tiled with a multiple-pixel cells having a first pixel sensor primarily sensitive to red light, a second pixel sensor primarily sensitive to red and green light, and a third pixel sensor having panchromatic sensitivity, the pixel sensors laterally adjacent each other. The image sensor determines a red, a green, and a blue signal comprising by reading the red-sensitive pixel sensor of each multiple-pixel cell to determine the red signal, reading the sensor primarily sensitive to red and green light to determine a yellow signal and subtracting the red signal to determine a green signal. The image sensor reads the panchromatic-sensitive pixel sensor to determine a white signal and subtracts the yellow signal to provide the blue signal. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084136 | OPTICAL RECOGNITION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention is related to an optical recognition system and a method thereof, and more particularly to an optical recognition system and a method that adopts a single-slope analog-to-digital converter to proceed a single-slope analog-to-digital conversion in order to have an image with a wide dynamic range. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084137 | SWITCHABLE SUBSTRATES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO ENHANCEMENT APPLICATIONS - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus relating to implementations of a switchable substrate that can be used in an imaging device. In one aspect, the switchable substrate includes a plurality of pixels, with each pixel having at least one switchable element. The switchable element can be switched between a first optical state and a second optical state. In the first optical state, a first spectral band of broadband light is reflected from the switchable element while a second spectral band is transmitted through the switchable element. In the second optical state, the first spectral band of the broadband light is transmitted through the switchable element while the second spectral band is reflected from the switchable element. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084138 | SOLID-STATE IMAGE SENSOR, METHOD FOR THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - There is provided a solid-state image sensor including a photoelectric conversion part which generates a charge corresponding to received light and accumulates the charge therein, a charge holding part in which before the charge accumulated in the photoelectric conversion part is transferred to a floating diffusion region, the charge is held for a predetermined time, a first transfer gate which transfers the charge accumulated in the photoelectric conversion part to the charge holding part, a second transfer gate which transfers the charge held in the charge holding part to the floating diffusion region, and a charge discharging gate which discharges the charge in the photoelectric conversion part. Before charge accumulation in the photoelectric conversion part for the next frame is started, part of the charge accumulated in the charge holding part is discharged. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084139 | IMAGE SENSING APPARATUS - Each microlens exhibits a distortion aberration characteristic in which the ratio of a range where a light beam having passed through the microlens forms an image on a predetermined number of pixels associated with the microlens when the imaging optical system takes the second f-number, to a range where a light beam having passed through the microlens forms an image when the imaging optical system takes the first f-number is higher than the ratio of the first f-number to the second f-number. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084140 | DATA PROCESSING CIRCUIT AND SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE - A data processing circuit that holds a state of a clock signal of each phase of an input multi-phase clock at a timing of an input latch clock, the multi-phase clock including clock signals of a plurality of phases sequentially shifted at certain intervals determined in advance, and generates a digital signal obtained by digitizing the states of the phases of the multi-phase clock at a timing at which the latch clock is input, the data processing circuit including: a latch portion including n latch unit groups (n is an integer of a power of 2) including the same number and a plurality of latch units, each latch unit holding the state of the clock signal of the corresponding phase of the multi-phase clock and outputting an output signal indicating the held state of the clock signal. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084141 | LIGHT BLOCKING INK, MICROLENS ARRAY UNIT, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A light blocking ink includes a vinyl ether compound, an alicyclic epoxy compound, an oxetane compound, a light blocking material, and a photoacid generating agent. The light blocking ink may be employed in a microlens array unit to block stray light. The microlens array unit may be employed in an image processing apparatus. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084142 | SOLID-STATE IMAGE TAKING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A solid-state image taking device including a pixel section and a scan driving section wherein on each pixel column included in the pixel area determined in advance to serve as a pixel column having the unit pixels laid out in the scan direction, the opto-electric conversion section and the electric-charge holding section are laid out alternately and repeatedly, and on each of the pixel columns in the pixel area determined in advance, two the electric-charge holding sections of two adjacent ones of the unit pixels are laid out disproportionately toward one side of the scan direction with respect to the optical-path limiting section or the opto-electric conversion section. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084143 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE, METHOD FOR DRIVING THE SAME, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A solid-state imaging device includes a photoelectric conversion section configured to generate photocharges and a transfer gate that transfers the photocharges to a semiconductor region. A method for driving a unit pixel includes a step of accumulating photocharges in a photoelectric conversion section and a step of accumulating the photocharges in a semiconductor region. A method of forming a solid-state imaging device includes implanting ions into a well layer through an opening in a mask, implanting additional ions into the well layer through an opening in another mask, and implanting other ions into the well layer through an opening in yet another mask. An electronic device includes the solid-state imaging device. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084144 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTOELECTRONIC RECEIVERS UTILIZING WAVEGUIDE HETEROJUNCTION PHOTOTRANSISTORS INTEGRATED IN A CMOS SOI WAFER - A method and system for optoelectronic receivers utilizing waveguide heterojunction phototransistors (HPTs) integrated in a CMOS SOI wafer are disclosed and may include receiving optical signals via a top surface of a photonically-enabled CMOS chip; and generating electrical signals in the chip utilizing one or more HPTs that detect optical signals. The HPTs may comprise a base and a split collector, with the split collector comprising a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) layer and a germanium layer. The thickness of the germanium layer may be such that carriers in the base do not interact with defects from an interface between the SOI layer and the germanium layer. The electrical signals may be amplified by amplifiers, the outputs of which may be utilized to bias the HPTs by a feedback network. An electrode formed longitudinally in the direction of light travel through the HPTs may bias the base of the HPTs. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084145 | OPTICAL PACKAGE WITH REMOVABLY ATTACHABLE COVER - An optical package having a removably attachable cover and a body is disclosed. The body comprises a ridge whereas the cover comprises a ridge opposing structure. The cover may be form-fitted onto the body defining therein a compartment for receiving an optical sensor. The optical sensor may receive light from an aperture located on the cover. The cover may be secured onto the body through an interlocking structure. Depending on the application, the optical package may further comprise a radiation source, and/or an additional compartment for the radiation source. The optical package may be suitable for navigation sensors, proximity sensors, ambient optical sensors or any other optical devices. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084146 | GROUP V DOPING OF GaAs-BASED LAYERS TO IMPROVE RADIATION TOLERANCE OF SOLAR CELLS - Methods for improving the performance and lifetime of irradiated photovoltaic cells are disclosed, whereby Group-V elements, and preferably nitrogen, are used to dope semiconductor GaAs-based subcell alloys. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084147 | Method for the Chip-Integrated Spectroscopic Identification of Solids, Liquids, and Gases - Methods and systems for a label-free on-chip optical absorption spectrometer consisting of a photonic crystal slot waveguide are disclosed. The invention comprises an on-chip integrated optical absorption spectroscopy device that combines the slow light effect in photonic crystal waveguide and optical field enhancement in a slot waveguide and enables detection and identification of multiple analytes to be performed simultaneously using optical absorption techniques leading to a device for chemical and biological sensing, trace detection, and identification via unique analyte absorption spectral signatures. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084148 | OPTICAL-QUALITY COVER FOR USE WITH AN OPTICAL COUPLING SYSTEM, AND AN OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS MODULE THAT INCORPORATES THE OPTICAL-QUALITY COVER - In an optical communications module, an optical-quality (O-Q) cover is provided for use with an optical coupling system for protecting a diffractive grating of the optical coupling system from environmental contamination. In accordance with illustrative embodiments, the O-Q cover is used with an optical coupling system that includes a unitary, or integrally-formed, optical body having lenses formed on its lower end and a diffractive grating formed on its upper end. The O-Q cover is disposed in proximity to the diffractive grating and is mechanically coupled to the optical coupling system in a way that seals the portion of the optical coupling system comprising the diffractive grating in order to protect the diffractive grating from environmental contamination. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084149 | USE OF SPECTRAL INFORMATION TO EXTEND TEMPERATURE RANGE OF GAMMA-RAY DETECTOR - A method is for detecting gamma rays using a gamma ray detector, and includes determining a first count of gamma rays having an energy in a first energy interval, using a controller coupled to the gamma ray detector. A second count of gamma rays having an energy in a second energy interval is determined, the second energy interval having a higher energy than the first energy interval, using the controller. A third count of gamma rays having an energy in a third energy interval is determined, the third energy interval having a higher energy than the second energy interval, using the controller. The second count of gamma rays is compensated for noise based upon a ratio of the second count and the third count, using the controller. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084150 | SCINTILLATOR WITH TAPERED GEOMETRY FOR RADIATION DETECTORS - A radiation detector may include a housing, and a scintillator body carried within the housing and including a proximal portion defining a proximal end, a distal portion defining a distal end, and a medial portion between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The scintillator body may have a constant diameter along the proximal portion, and a decreasing diameter along the distal portion from the medial portion to the distal end. The radiation detector may further include a photodetector coupled to the distal end of the scintillator bod | 2014-03-27 |
20140084151 | Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MALDI-MSI) - A method of preparing a sample for matrix assisted laser desorption ionisation mass spectrometry imaging analysis by a two-step process. Firstly, a MALDI matrix is dusted on to the sample followed by a spray of a suitable solvent onto the dusted sample. The present method has been successfully applied to the detection and mapping of several analyte classes in latent fingermarks. Using the present two-step method, fingermark enhancement, recovery and analysis from different substrate surfaces is now possible enabling visual and chemical information to be obtained simultaneously via remote testing. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084152 | MATRIX ADDITIVE FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY - The present invention provides a novel compound that makes it possible to improve ionization efficiency of hydrophobic peptide. 5-alkoxy-2- or -3-hydroxybenzoic acid represented by the following formula (I): | 2014-03-27 |
20140084153 | Nanoparticulate Assisted Nanoscale Molecular Imaging by Mass Spectrometery - Methods and devices for mass spectrometry are described, specifically the use of nanoparticulate implantation as a matrix for secondary ion and more generally secondary particles. A photon beam source or a nanoparticulate beam source can be used a desorption source or a primary ion/primary particle source. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084154 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING GASEOUS SAMPLE IONS/MOLECULES AND A CORRESPONDING METHOD - An apparatus for providing gaseous sample ions/molecules from liquid droplets containing sample ions/molecules. The apparatus has a chamber having one or more walls which define an interior of the chamber, the chamber being configured to receive liquid droplets containing sample ions/molecules. The apparatus also has a gas flow producing means configured to produce a flow of gas within the chamber for promoting evaporation of liquid droplets in the chamber to provide gaseous sample ions/molecules. The apparatus is configured such that the flow of gas produced within the chamber inhibits liquid droplets in the chamber from coming into contact with the one or more walls of the chamber. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084155 | SPATIAL FOCUSING ION GATE ASSEMBLY AND SPATIAL FOCUSING ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETER - Provided is a spatial focusing ion mobility tube, including an ionzation source, an ion gate, a grid mesh and a faraday disc. A focusing grid mesh parallel to the ion gate is provided at one side of the ion gate away from the ionization source, and the ion gate and the focusing grid mesh combine into a spatial focusing ion gate assembly which controls the flight of the ions. The mobility tube employs a traditional design and changes the ion gate portion to one or more spatial focusing ion gate assemblies. The spatial focusing assembly can realize the injection function of the ion gate and produce the spatial compression focusing of ions. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084156 | RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) ION GUIDE FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE IN MASS SPECTROMETERS AT HIGH PRESSURE - Ion guides for use in mass spectrometry (MS) systems are described. The ion guides are configured to provide a reflective electrodynamic field and a direct current (DC or static) electric field to provide ion beams that are more spatially confined with a comparatively large mass range. Some ion guides are provided between the ion source and the first stage vacuum chamber of the MS system. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084157 | System and Method for Ex Situ Analysis of a Substrate - A method and system for creating an asymmetrical lamella for use in an ex situ TEM, SEM, or STEM procedure is disclosed. The shape of the lamella provides for easy orientation such that a region of interest in the lamella can be placed over a hole in a carbon film providing minimal optical and spectral interference from the carbon film during TEM, SEM, or STEM procedure of chemical analysis. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084158 | Scanning Electron Microscope - A scanning electron microscope has a first condenser lens ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140084159 | SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SPECIMEN - In related art, when a location to be analyzed is selected from inspection data, a relatively highly critical defect among entire defects is not selected as a defect to be analyzed. Further, when a mark is placed in a fixed position associated with a defect, the mark affects the defect itself depending on the shape and size of the defect, which is problematic in the following analysis made in an analysis apparatus. Moreover, in the case of a wafer with no pattern, a defect invisible to a SEM cannot be marked. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084160 | PHOTON INDUCED NEAR FIELD ELECTRON MICROSCOPE AND BIOLOGICAL IMAGING SYSTEM - A method of obtaining PINEM images includes providing femtosecond optical pulse, generating electron pulses, and directing the electron pulses towards a sample. The method also includes overlapping the femtosecond optical pulses and the electron pulses spatially and temporally at the sample and transferring energy from the femtosecond optical pulses to the electron pulses. The method further includes detecting electron pulses having an energy greater than a zero loss value, providing imaging in space and time. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084161 | RADIATION DETECTION DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a radiation detection device includes a chassis, a radiation detection panel, a support plate and a circuit board. The chassis includes an incident face cover and a side face portion covering a side face perpendicular to the incident face cover. The radiation detection panel is housed inside the chassis and is configured to detect radiation incident through the incident face cover. The support plate is housed inside the chassis and is fixed to the side face portion to support the radiation detection panel on a rear face on an opposite side to an incident face of the radiation. The circuit board is housed inside the chassis and is disposed on an opposite side to the radiation detection panel of the support plate. At least a part of a drive circuit configured to drive the radiation detection panel is mounted on the circuit board. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084162 | DETECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A SCINTILLATION ARTICLE - A detector assembly includes a cap assembly configured to close an end of a detector housing that is configured to contain a sensor therein, the cap assembly has a radially expandable member configured to expand radially within the detector housing and lock the position of the cap assembly relative to the detector housing. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084163 | TERAHERTZ-WAVE GENERATING APPARATUS AND MEASURING UNIT EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME - Provided is a compact terahertz-wave generating apparatus that generates terahertz waves at high output and high efficiency. A terahertz-wave generating apparatus includes an electromagnetic-wave resonator including a hollow fiber in which an electromagnetic-wave gain medium is disposed, the electromagnetic-wave gain medium generating terahertz waves when exciting energy is supplied thereto, wherein the terahertz waves are amplified in the electromagnetic-wave resonator and are taken from the electromagnetic-wave resonator, wherein the diameter of the hollow fiber is set at one or more times and ten times or less as large as the inside diameter of the hollow fiber, in which the electromagnetic-wave gain medium is disposed, at which a cutoff frequency in a terahertz-wave propagation mode TE11 is provided. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084164 | SPECIMEN MEASURING METHOD - The characteristics of a specimen are measured by holding the specimen on an aperture array structure having apertures, applying an electromagnetic wave to the aperture array structure, and detecting frequency characteristics of the electromagnetic wave reflected by the aperture array structure. A liquid is directly or indirectly attached to at least a part of a first principal surface. The electromagnetic wave is applied from side including a second principal surface. The apertures of the aperture array structure have a size which does not allow the liquid to leak from the first principal surface side to the second principal surface side, and the liquid is attached to the first principal surface of the aperture array structure in a state open to an atmosphere under air pressure. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084165 | SELECTABLE LENS BUTTON FOR A HAZARD DETECTOR AND METHOD THEREFOR - According to one embodiment, a hazard detector includes a front casing coupled with a back plate to define a housing having an interior region. The hazard detector also includes a passive infrared sensor device that is disposed within the interior region and that is positioned to face a room within which the hazard detector is positioned so as to detect objects within the room. The hazard detector additionally includes a Fresnel lensing component that is disposed on an exterior of the front casing and that is positioned in front of the passive infrared sensor device to direct infrared radiation onto the passive infrared sensor device. The Fresnel lensing component is configured to be inwardly pushable by a user to cause contact with a switch positioned therebehind so that input is provided to the hazard detector by the user. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084166 | FLAME SENSOR INTEGRITY MONITORING - A flame detector includes a medium wavelength infrared bolometer having an array of pixel elements disposed within a housing. Optics supported by the housing and disposed with respect to the bolometer direct infrared radiation from a flame to the pixel elements of the array and direct radiation from a separate background object to the pixel elements of the array. Electronics are coupled to receive signals from the bolometer and programmed to track an intensity of radiation from the background object to monitor transmission of radiation through the optics. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084167 | SCINTILLATOR AND RADIATION DETECTOR - Provided is a scintillator having a function of waveguiding scintillation light to a photodetector and having a structure for increasing an amount of absorption of radiation. The scintillator has a first surface and a second surface which are not located on a same surface, and includes: a first phase; and a second phase having a refractive index higher than that of the first phase and having a linear attenuation coefficient different from that of the first phase, in which one of the first phase and the second phase includes multiple columnar portions arranged in a direction from the first surface to the second surface, and the multiple columnar portions are stacked in a state in which end faces of the columnar portions are partly offset with respect to each other in a direction parallel to the first surface or the second surface. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084168 | Radiation Detection Apparatus with Noise Compensation and a Method of Using the Same - A radiation detection apparatus includes a sonde having a housing and comprising a scintillator disposed within the housing and a calibration source coupled to the scintillator to fluoresce the scintillator at a known wavelength of electromagnetic radiation. The radiation detection apparatus further includes an electromagnetic radiation sensing device coupled to the scintillator and disposed within the housing and a first programmable/re-programmable processing module (PRPM) coupled to the electromagnetic radiation sensing device and disposed within the housing. The PRPM can be programmed to use state information when analyzing pulses corresponding to shock, vibration, or another noise source. In another embodiment, the PRPM can be used to monitor the health of the radiation detection apparatus. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084169 | Timing Response Improvement in Light-Sharing Detectors - A method for improving timing response in light-sharing scintillation detectors is disclosed. The method includes detecting an event, by a plurality of photo sensors, from a scintillation crystal. The method then includes sampling and digitizing the photo sensor outputs by an analog-to-digital converter. Then the method includes correcting associated timing data, by a processor, for each of the photo sensor outputs based on a lookup table. The method then includes selectively time shifting the photo sensor outputs based on the lookup table to generate corrected photo sensor outputs. The method then includes summing the corrected photo sensor outputs by the processor. The method then includes generating an event time, by the processor, for the detected event based on the sum of the corrected photo sensor outputs. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084170 | OPTIMIZED SCINTILATOR CRYSTALS FOR PET - When employing specular reflective material in a scintillator crystal array, light trapping in the crystal due to repetitive internal reflection is mitigated by roughening at least one side ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140084171 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCANNING WITH RADIATION DETECTORS - Systems and methods for scanning with radiation detectors are provided. One system includes at least one radiation scanning camera-head, an array of at least one pixelated radiation detector having an imaging surface including a two dimensional array of pixels, and a scanning unit positioned between the radiation detector and the object. The scanning unit includes first and second radiation blocking plates having first and second two-dimensional arrays of openings, respectively, wherein the array of pixels and the first and second arrays of openings have a same pitch. Additionally, for each of a plurality of scan positions of the scanning unit, the first and second moveable plates and the imaging surface are positioned differently with respect to each other to produce different inclination angles in response to each scan position. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084172 | SEMICONDUCTOR PHOTO-DETECTION DEVICE AND RADIATION DETECTION APPARATUS - On the front side of an n-type semiconductor substrate, p-type regions are two-dimensionally arranged in an array. A high-concentration n-type region and a p-type region are disposed between the p-type regions adjacent each other. The high-concentration n-type region is formed by diffusing an n-type impurity from the front side of the substrate so as to surround the p-type region as seen from the front side. The p-type region is formed by diffusing a p-type impurity from the front side of the substrate so as to surround the p-type region and high-concentration n-type region as seen from the front side. Formed on the front side of the n-type semiconductor substrate are an electrode electrically connected to the p-type region and an electrode electrically connected to the high-concentration n-type region and the p-type region. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084173 | SEMICONDUCTOR PHOTO-DETECTION DEVICE AND RADIATION DETECTION APPARATUS - On the front side of an n-type semiconductor substrate, p-type regions are two-dimensionally arranged in an array. A high-concentration n-type region and a p-type region are disposed between the p-type regions adjacent each other. The high-concentration n-type region is formed by diffusing an n-type impurity from the front side of the substrate so as to surround the p-type region as seen from the front side. The p-type region is formed by diffusing a p-type impurity from the front side of the substrate so as to surround the p-type region and high-concentration n-type region as seen from the front side. Formed on the front side of the n-type semiconductor substrate are an electrode electrically connected to the p-type region and an electrode electrically connected to the high-concentration n-type region and the p-type region. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084174 | PHOTONIC CRYSTAL SCINTILLATORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Photonic crystal scintillators and their methods of manufacture are provided. Exemplary methods of manufacture include using a highly-ordered porous anodic alumina membrane as a pattern transfer mask for either the etching of underlying material or for the deposition of additional material onto the surface of a scintillator. Exemplary detectors utilizing such photonic crystal scintillators are also provided. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084175 | RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING DEVICE, METHOD FOR ACHIEVING PIXEL VALUE, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - The present invention provides a radiation imaging device including: a radiation amount detection pixel that generates charges in amounts corresponding to irradiated radiation amounts; a charge amplifier that accumulates charges provided from the radiation amount detection pixel, and that outputs output signals with signal levels corresponding to accumulated charge amounts; an acquisition section that acquires an output value of the charge amplifier at a time when a first accumulation duration has passed from an accumulation being started, as a first detection value, and that acquires an output value of the charge amplifier at a time when a second accumulation duration has passed from an accumulation being started, as a second detection value; and a derivation section that derives a difference between the first detection value and the second detection value as a pixel value of the radiation amount detection pixel. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084176 | MATERIAL AGING TEST APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - A material aging test apparatus and method thereof are provided. The aging apparatus includes a pulsed laser, a beam expansion assembly, a platform, and a spectrum analyzer. The pulsed laser is used for transmitting a first beam. The beam expansion assembly is used for converting the first beam into a second beam and projecting the second beam onto an object. The platform is used for carrying the object. The spectrum analyzer is used for measuring the spectral response which is generated from the object by the projection of the second beam. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084177 | RADIATION DETECTOR - The radiation detector includes: a housing defining an enclosed space filled with a radiation detection gas; first and second electrodes opposing each other across the enclosed space; insulating materials covering surfaces of the first and second electrodes facing the enclosed space; and a voltage source for applying a voltage to the first and second electrodes, whereby a radiation sensor is formed. The radiation sensor is configured so that: in a radiation detection period, a predetermined voltage is applied between the first and second electrodes, and an electric charge is accumulated on the insulating materials by ions and/or electrons generated by ionization of the gas by incident radiation; and in a radiation measurement time, an electric discharge is caused by applying a reverse bias voltage from that applied to the first and second electrodes in the radiation detection period, and a firing voltage is measured. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084178 | Applying CRT tube-type electron directingplates in a double slit system to provide an observable bridge between classical and quantum physics - Applying a Double Slit System in combination with Cathode Ray Tube-type electron directing plates between which an electron travels on its way to the Slits, and to which plates are applied precise voltage potentials in use, allows controlling where, within the width of a Double Slit System Slit an electron passes, and perhaps enables predicting where on a Double Slit Screen a specific electron will impinge. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084179 | EXPOSURE CHAMBER AND A SYSTEM FOR REDUCTION OF PATHOGENS IN A BIOLOGICAL FLUID USING ULTRAVIOLET IRRADIATION BY LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - An exposure chamber for reducing pathogens in a biological fluid such as whole blood or blood-derived products includes a serpentine-shaped UV-transparent flow path and closely positioned ultraviolet light emitting diodes configured for emanating UV irradiation towards the biological fluid at peak wavelength of 250 nm to 270 nm. The control system is provided to energize UV LEDs using various novel modes of modulating pulse width and current amplitude for LEDs so as to deliver higher UV intensity to the biological fluid but without overheating thereof or the LEDs. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084180 | MATERIAL AGING APPARATUS - An aging apparatus including a pulse laser, a beam expansion assembly, and a platform configured to carry an object is provided. The pulse laser transmits a first beam to the beam expansion assembly. The beam expansion assembly expands the first beam to a second beam and projects the second beam onto the object. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084181 | IRREGULAR EXCITATION OF OPTICAL SENSORS - A material is excited with light whose intensity is modulated according to a modulation signal. The modulation signal includes multiple transitions between at least two intensity levels, with times of at least a first contiguous sequence of the transitions being selected according to an irregular pattern. A response of the material to the excitation is detected. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084182 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE PACKAGE - Embodiments provide a light emitting device package including a package body, at least one electrode pattern placed on the package body, at least one light emitting device electrically connected to the electrode pattern, a heat dissipation member inserted into the package body to thermally come into contact with the light emitting device, and a anti-fracture layer placed on the heat dissipation member. The anti-fracture layer vertically overlaps with at least a partial peripheral region of the heat dissipation member. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084183 | EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT GENERATION SYSTEM - An apparatus used with a laser apparatus may include a chamber, a target supply for supplying a target material to a region inside the chamber, a laser beam focusing optical system for focusing a laser beam from the laser apparatus in the region, and an optical system for controlling a beam intensity distribution of the laser beam. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084184 | APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF DRAWING - A drawing apparatus accepts a selection manipulation for selecting the type of shape of a light outgoing ratio function defining a relationship between the position of modulation units included in an optical unit as seen in the direction of the arrangement of the modulation units and a light outgoing ratio from among a plurality of shape type candidates. The drawing apparatus then adjusts the light outgoing ratio of each of the modulation units in accordance with the accepted shape type. While emitting a beam of drawing light of a strip-shaped cross-sectional configuration from the optical unit, the drawing apparatus moves the optical unit relative to a substrate in a direction orthogonal to the direction of the longer dimension of the strip-shaped cross section of the drawing light beam to perform a drawing process on the substrate. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084185 | Reflector For Ultraviolet Sterilizer Fixture - An ultraviolet (UV) germicidal or sterilization fixture having a dual parabolic reflecting assembly for collimating and redirecting UV light. The first pair of parabolic reflectors are positioned to collimate and reflect light emanating from the sides of the UV light source and spaced apart proximately to the rear surface of the UV source to allow light to pass through. The second pair of reflectors are positioned behind the first pair and aligned to capture light passing through the gap formed by the first pair of reflectors and then collimate and redirect the light produced by the rear of the light source out of the front of the fixture. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084186 | EUV-Strahlungserzeugungsvorrichtung und Betriebsverfahren Dafuer - The invention relates to extreme ultraviolet “EUV” radiation generating systems that include a vacuum chamber where a target material can be positioned at a target position for generation of EUV radiation, and a beam guiding chamber for guiding a laser beam from a driver laser device towards the target position. The EUV radiation generating apparatus includes an intermediate chamber which is arranged between the vacuum chamber and the beam guiding chamber, a first window which seals the intermediate chamber in a gas-tight manner for entry of the laser beam from the beam guiding chamber and a second window which seals the intermediate chamber in a gas-tight manner for exit of the laser beam into the vacuum chamber. The invention also relates to a method for operating the EUV radiation generating apparatus. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084187 | INFUSION SYSTEM WITH RADIOISOTOPE DETECTOR - A shielding assembly for an infusion system includes a plurality of compartments and a door for each compartment, and provides a radioactive radiation barrier for the compartments. One of the compartments contains a radioisotope generator of the infusion system and another of the compartments may contain a waste bottle of the infusion system. An opening into each of the generator and waste bottle compartments may be oriented upward, and the opening into the latter may be at a higher elevation than the opening into the former, for example, to facilitate independent removal and replacement of each. A door of at least one of the compartments, other than the generator compartment, when closed, may prevent the door of the generator compartment from being opened. A cabinet structure for the infusion system may enclose the shielding assembly and secure the generator. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084188 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE OPTOELECTRONIC CHARACTERISTICS OF LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE - An apparatus for measuring the optoelectronic characteristics of a light-emitting diode includes: a container including a light input port and a light output port; a measurement module connected to the light output port of the container; a sample holder under the container for holding a light-emitting diode under test, wherein a surface of the measurement module reflects more than 50% of the luminous flux generated by the light-emitting diode under test; and a light gathering unit between the container and the sample holder, wherein an interior wall of the light gathering unit reflects more than 50% of the luminous flux generated by the light-emitting diode under test. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084189 | Tape Detector - A device and a system for detecting a tape or a piece of glue on a document and methods for detecting a tape or a piece of glue on a document are described. The device comprises at least one light source, at least one light receiver and at least one light barrier. The at least one light source is arranged on a first side of the at least one light barrier and the at least one light receiver is arranged on a second side of the at least one light barrier opposite to the first side. The light barrier is configured to come into contact with a document to prevent or reduce light emitted from the light source on the first side of the light barrier to be transmitted to the light receiver on the second side of the light barrier. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084190 | OPTICAL CONNECTOR WITH ENHANCING PINS SECURING SHELL ON CIRCUIT BOARD - An optical connector includes a circuit board, at least one light emitter, at least one light receiver, a shell, and at least two enhancing pins. The circuit board includes a mounting surface. The at least one light emitter and at least one light receiver are mounted on the mounting surface. The shell covers the at least one light emitter and the at least one light receiver. The at least two enhancing pins passes through the shell and are received in the circuit board to fix the shell on the mounting surface. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084191 | DETECTION APPARATUS - A detection apparatus comprising a chuck, a probe device, a light-sensing device and a light-concentrating unit is disclosed. The chuck bears light-emitting diode chips. The probe device includes two probes and a power supply. The end point of the probes respectively electrically connects with one of the light-emitting diode chips and the power supply to make the light-emitting diode chip emits a plurality of light beams. The light-sensing device is disposed on one side of a light-emitting surface of the light-emitting diode chip so as to receive the light beams emitted by the light-emitting diode chip. The light-concentrating unit is disposed between the light-emitting diode chip and the light-sensing device to concentrate the light beams emitted by the light-emitting diode chip. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084192 | LINEAR CLUTCH FOR BLOWOUT PREVENTER - Linear clutches for reducing axial loads in a system are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a blowout preventer having a ram coupled to an actuation assembly. A locking assembly is positioned within the system to enable an end of the locking sleeve to engage the actuation assembly and to lock the actuation assembly and the ram into place. In this embodiment, the locking sleeve is segmented and includes at least one groove to engage a complimentary surface of the actuation assembly. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084193 | Dual Control Dead Man System - A dual control shut off system, such as a dead man system for a blasting system, blasting equipment, or other equipment having both pneumatic and electric safety control circuits, may include an electric dead man's switch or a pneumatic dead man's switch. An embodiment of the dual control dead man system is for wet abrasive blasting systems used for cleaning, preparing surfaces, removing coatings, and/or other abrasive blasting operations. Embodiments of the dual control shut off system provide the ability to conveniently switch between an electric and pneumatic shut off system. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084194 | SOLENOID VALVE - A solenoid valve is provided with a valve main body having a valve chamber communicating with an inlet port and a first outlet port, a valve body arranged within the valve chamber, a valve holder retaining the valve body, a coil spring energizing the valve holder, a pipe member having a second outlet port communicating with the valve chamber, a suction element surrounding the pipe member, a coil bobbin winding an electromagnetic coil, and a mold cover surrounding a whole of the coil bobbin, integrated with the valve main body, and defining the valve chamber. The valve holder has a tube body facing to the suction element, and a small tube portion formed smaller in diameter than the tube body, pierced a fluid insertion hole in an intermediate portion, and having a retention portion retaining the valve body in an inner side of a leading end. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084195 | ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR - A solenoid valve includes first and second attraction portions in the interior of a housing disposed on an upper part of a valve body. A movable iron core, which confronts the first and second attraction portions, is disposed displaceably in the housing. Further, in the interior of the first attraction portion, which is recessed in a concave shape, a first guide body is installed, the first guide body being formed in a cylindrical shape from a non-magnetic material, and a first rod member of the movable iron core is supported displaceably in axial directions by the first guide body. On the other hand, a cylindrically shaped second guide body is disposed on a lower end of the housing, and a second rod member of the movable iron core is supported displaceably in the axial directions by the second guide body. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084196 | ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED VALVE - An electromagnetically actuated valve includes at least one sleeve and a magnet armature. A magnetic core is arranged in a stationary manner in the at least one sleeve. The magnet armature is configured to actuate a valve element and is axially movable. An elastically deformable spring element is clamped and retained between a core end face of the magnetic core facing the magnet armature and an armature end face of the magnet armature facing the magnetic core. The spring element forms at least one contact point in conjunction with the armature end face and the core end face. The contour of the spring element, the armature end face and/or the core end face are formed in the radial extent such that a radial position of the at least one contact point changes as a function of a distance of the armature end face from the core end face. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084197 | SOLENOID VALVE, IN PARTICULAR FOR SLIP-CONTROLLED MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEMS - The invention relates to a solenoid valve, the magnet armature of which is designed to be movable relative to a first valve-closing element, for which purpose the first valve-closing element is accommodated telescopically in a coupling element attached to the magnet armature, wherein the coupling element is guided along the inner wall of a guide sleeve inserted in the valve housing in order to align the magnet armature precisely with the first valve-closing element in the direction of a second valve-closing element which is likewise accommodated in the guide sleeve. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084198 | Ball Valve - Provided is a ball valve which may be manually opened and closed with ease by reducing handle torque and can securely prevent leakage. The present invention relates to a ball valve, comprising a valve body which has a fluid inlet passage, fluid outlet passage, and a communicating part provided between these passages, a ball which has a fluid communication passage and preferably is arranged on the communicating part of the valve body to be able to rotate about a reference axis, a substantially cylindrical ball seat which preferably has a desired opening part on its peripheral wall and is arranged between said ball and said valve body, a ball seat pressing part arranged inside said valve body so as to be adjacent to said ball seat, and a presser screw arranged to be screwed to fit in the inner periphery of said valve body. The ball valve preferably performs communication and interception between the fluid inlet passage and the fluid outlet passage by the rotation of the ball about the reference axis. The presser screw preferably presses the ball seat pressing part by adjustment of its tightening force and presses the ball seat pressing part without contacting the packing. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084199 | VALVE STEM SEAL ARRANGEMENT - The invention provides a valve useful as a production valve in or connected to a production tree subsea, and other similar uses subsea or topside, the valve comprises a valve element, a valve element pressure housing, an actuator, a stem and a bonnet, the actuator is via the stem operatively arranged to close or open a fluid passageway through the valve element, the bonnet enclose the stem and is connected to the valve element pressure housing and seals are arranged between the stem and the bonnet for sealing against the pressure of the valve element pressure housing. The valve is distinctive in that the valve comprises at least one seal for sealing between stem and bonnet, the seal having identical inner sealing diameter against the stem and outer sealing against a single body or element of the bonnet. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084200 | FLUID CONTROL VALVE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE VALVE STEM AND PISTON ASSEMBLY - Fluid control valves having adjustable valve stem and piston assembly are described herein. An example fluid control valve includes a piston to control a flow of fluid through a valve body, a bonnet with a threaded bore coupled to a bonnet yoke to be coupled to the valve body and a housing having a first portion to pivotally mount a roller assembly to move the piston and a second elongated portion with a threaded outer surface to couple to the threaded bore of the bonnet. A valve stem moves through the housing to control the movement of the piston. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084201 | TRI-ECCENTRIC VALVE WITH A SYMMETRIC DRAIN-PROOF RING - A tri-eccentric valve with a symmetric drain-proof ring includes a valve body, a stem, a valve disk, a waterproof washer, and a drain-proof ring. The valve disk is formed as an asymmetric conical shape. The drain-proof ring is an O ring and is arranged in a stepped recess of the valve disk to seal the waterproof washer; the drain-proof ring is symmetric to the axis of the ring. In assembly state, a periphery of the drain-proof ring resists against an inner wall of the annular seat. The drain-proof ring is symmetrical and thus is easy to be installed to the valve disk without to align the drain-proof ring to a specific angle. Furthermore, it can be designed by computers and is manufactured by machines. When dirt accumulates on the drain-proof ring, it can remove the dirt by directly rotating the drain-proof ring. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084202 | SEAL DISK WITH A PLURALITY OF HARDNESSES - A seal disk for a fluid flow control valve, such as a fluid regulator, has a body formed of elastomeric material having a first hardness at a seal face and a second hardness spaced apart from the seal face along the thickness. The elastomeric material is softer at the seal face and harder spaced away from the seal face. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084203 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST ANY ONE OF AN ENERGY DEVICE AND AN ELECTRICAL STORAGE DEVICE - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a material for at least any one of an energy device and an electrical storage device, the method being able to form a dense nanostructure, and the material for at least any one of an energy device and an electrical storage device. Disclosed is a method for producing a material for at least any one of an energy device and an electrical storage device, the method including the steps of: treating a raw material including a vitrifiable element with alkali, and solidifying the alkali-treated raw material in a temperature condition of 15 to 30° C. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084204 | POLYMERIC PIEZOELECTRIC MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention provides a polymeric piezoelectric material comprising an aliphatic polyester (A) with a weight-average molecular weight of from 50,000 to 1,000,000 and having optical activity, and a stabilizing agent (B) with a weight-average molecular weight of from 200 to 60,000 having at least one kind of functional group selected from the group consisting of a carbodiimide group, an epoxy group and an isocyanate group, wherein the crystallinity of the material obtained by a DSC method is from 20% to 80%, and a content of the stabilizing agent (B) is from 0.01 part by mass to 10 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the aliphatic polyester (A), as well as a process for producing the same. | 2014-03-27 |
20140084205 | NANOPARTICLES FOR HEAT TRANSFER AND THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE - An article of manufacture and method of preparation thereof. The article of manufacture and method of making the article includes an eutectic salt solution suspensions and a plurality of nanocrystalline phase change material particles having a coating disposed thereon and the particles capable of undergoing the phase change which provides increase in thermal energy storage. In addition, other articles of manufacture can include a nanofluid additive comprised of nanometer-sized particles consisting of copper decorated graphene particles that provide advanced thermal conductivity to heat transfer fluids | 2014-03-27 |
20140084206 | Treating Additives for the Deactivation of Sulfur Species Within a Stream - There is provided, in one form, a method for at least partially deactivating a sulfur species from a stream, such as but not limited to a hydrocarbon stream, an aqueous stream, and mixtures thereof. A treating mixture may be introduced into the stream in an amount effective to at least partially deactivate the sulfur species from the stream. The treating mixture may include a compound having the general formula: | 2014-03-27 |