20th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100123291 | CONNECTOR WITH LOW LEAD INSERTION FORCE AND METHOD OF REDUCING SAME - Aspects of the disclosed embodiments are directed toward specialized seals necessary between electrical connectors as used in Implantable Pulse Generators (IPG's) and other implantable connectors with specific aspects directed to electrical connectors having low insertion force characteristics. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123292 | GASKET - A gasket has an annular metallic frame, and a seal portion made of an elastic material which extends annularly along an inner peripheral portion of the metallic frame, and which is connected to the metallic frame. The metallic frame has a penetration hole through which a shaft portion of a bolt that fastens two surfaces of an appliance that faces each other penetrates, and a seat surface-corresponding portion that is formed around the penetration hole, and that corresponds to a seat surface of the bolt. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123293 | Mechanic's creeper with onboard lighting - Disclosed is a mechanic's creeper equipped with a lighting system. Lights can be placed on a bar surrounding the mechanic's head like a halo. In this position, the lights illuminate the area where the mechanic needs to work without getting light in the mechanic's eyes or casting annoying shadows. The creeper can include a battery to power the lights. A rechargeable battery can be provided, with the battery recharging when the creeper is not in use. A “low charge” indicator can be included. Many types of lighting fixtures are contemplated, but LEDs are preferred because they are rugged and produce a good deal of even light without drawing too much power. When multiple LEDs are used, different LEDs can be aimed in slightly different directions to more evenly illuminate the work area under the automobile. A lighting unit can be made as an add-on to attach to an existing creeper. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123294 | CART FOR ASSISTED PULLING, NON-ASSISTED PULLING, AND POWERED RIDING - Carts capable of conversion between a powered-pull mode, a powered-ride mode, and a non-powered-pull mode are shown and described. In one embodiment, a cart comprises a platform have a seat-receptacle. A cooler is configured to be positionable in the seat-receptacle. A walled chamber is also positioned on the platform. The cart also includes at least one wheel in functional communication with a drive capable of rotating the wheel. The cart also includes a handle-system having a first operable position configured to allow a user seated inside the cart to control the drive, and a second operable position configured to allow a user walking in front of the cart to control the drive. The cart is further configured to be capable of rolling freely when the drive is off or disengaged. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123295 | Skateboard - A skateboard is provided with a deck providing a support platform for the user, a front and rear wheel sets and trucks coupled to the deck. The support platform may include a central portion and raised front and rear portions. The front and rear portions may angle upwardly from the central portion, and then angle downwardly. The trucks may be coupled to the deck at the downwardly angled portions. The front and rear trucks may each include a pair of torsion springs alongside a kingpin. A foot-operated brake may be mounted to the rear portion of the support platform. The deck may include a hinged portion located between the front and rear portions with a handle located in the hinged portion of the deck. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123296 | WHEELCHAIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A wheelchair suspension system includes a suspension member which clamps to longitudinal bars of the wheelchair frame located below the seat of the wheelchair. The suspension member is elongate with upper and lower parallel leaf springs extending between the opposing ends of the suspension member. An axle support member is hinged to each end of the suspension member, by pivotal connection to each of the leaf springs. Each axle support member receives the axle of one of the opposing large rear wheels of the wheelchair. As the large wheels encounter uneven areas on the ground surface on which the wheelchair moves, the leaf springs flex reducing vibrations and shock to the wheelchair occupant. The axle support members maintain their generally upright orientation as the leaf springs flex so that camber angle of the rear wheels does not change. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123297 | Fork, particularly for sport motorcycles - An improved fork ( | 2010-05-20 |
20100123298 | Foldable Toy Stroller - A foldable toy stroller includes two cross-hinged bottom tubes ( | 2010-05-20 |
20100123299 | FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEVICE - A front passenger airbag device includes an airbag that deploys toward a front seat passenger, and an airbag door provided in a dashboard. The airbag door includes a central door that opens in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and lateral end doors that are provided on the lateral sides of the central door to open in the vehicle width direction due to the inflation pressure of the airbag. The inflation pressure of the airbag acts on the respective lateral end doors almost exclusively during the initial stage of the airbag deployment. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123300 | VEHICLE INTERIOR DECOR ELEMENT - A vehicle interior decor element, in particular an air bag cover, comprising a front side ( | 2010-05-20 |
20100123301 | MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM - A safety restraint system for selectively restraining an occupant of a motorized vehicle is provided. The safety restraint system includes a safety belt webbing that is operatively mounted inside the vehicle passenger compartment, proximate to a seat assembly. An inflatable airbag cushion is engaged with a first end portion of the belt webbing. The cushion is configured to selectively transition from a non-expanded state, in which the cushion is in a stowed condition, to an expanded state, in which the cushion is in an inflated condition. An inflation device, operable to release inflation fluid, is in fluid communication with the cushion. Activation of the inflation device operates to transition the cushion from the non-expanded state to the expanded state. Transitioning of the cushion from the non-expanded state to the expanded state operates to retract a predetermined length of the belt webbing, thereby increasing the tension of the belt webbing. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123302 | INDUCTIVE VEHICLE SEAT POSITION SENSOR ASSEMBLY - An inductive vehicle seat position sensor assembly determines a linear vehicle seat position and has a circuit board member. First and second transmitter coils are proximate to a periphery of the circuit board member and radiate an out of phase magnetic field in response to an alternating current input. First and second receiver coils are offset relative to one another. The first and second transmitter coils and the first and second receiver coils span along the circuit board member. A loop coil member is provided for relative motion to the circuit board member. The first and second receiver coils generate a voltage with phase information corresponding to a position of the loop coil member relative to the circuit board member. A signal conversion unit produces a seat position output corresponding to the vehicle seat position based on the voltage with phase information of the first and second receiver coils. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123303 | GAS GENERATING SYSTEM WITH THERMAL BARRIER - A housing unit for a gas generating system, the housing unit comprising a housing and a thermally insulative barrier covering at least a portion of an exterior of the housing. Gas generating system and a vehicle occupant protection system incorporating the housing unit are also described. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123304 | TELESCOPING ADJUSTABLE POLE - An adjustable ski pole having a clamping mechanism for locking the pole in a desirable position. An outer shaft telescopically receives an inner shaft which is engaged by a clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism includes a housing having a first portion attached to the outer shaft and a split portion defining a longitudinal gap. A circumferential slot separates the split portion from the first portion along about half the circumference. The split portion has a first lug on one side of the gap and a second lug on the other side. A lever is pivotably connected to the first lug. A link is pivotably connected to the lever to define an off-center linkage. A pivot rod engages the second lug, and a threaded connector adjustably connects the link to the rod. When the lever is pivoted from the release position to the clamping position, the gap width is reduced. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123305 | TELESCOPIC COUPLING TUBE FOR A VACUUM CLEANER - A telescopic coupling tube for a vacuum cleaner includes a mounting tube, a connecting sleeve, a sealing sleeve, a telescopic tube, a locking assembly, and a positioning cap. The connecting sleeve is provided for the insertion of the telescopic tube. A guide slot and toothed engaging holes are formed in the telescopic tube. Based upon the interaction of the above-mentioned components, an easy adjustment of the assembly length is achieved. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123306 | Method And Devices For Connecting Jacketed Pipeline - The present invention relates to a connecting flange for use in connecting jacketed pipeline and devices which connect to the jacketed pipeline. The flange allows both the flow through of media and jacket liquids without the need for a jumpover connector for the jacket fluid. The flange has a media pipe connecting area and a jacket pipe connecting area which are in tern connect via one or more connecting arms. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123307 | Extendable Flange Apparatus and Methods - The present disclosure generally relates to an extendable flange apparatus having an inner member slidably coupled to an outer member. The outer member includes a first flange portion and an outer tubular body with a central opening defined therethrough. The inner member includes a second flange portion and an inner tubular body operable to be at least partially disposed within the central opening of the outer tubular body of the outer member. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123308 | RETAINING ARRANGEMENT, SUB ADAPTOR AND/OR DRILL SPINDLE - A retaining arrangement suitable for use with a drill string assembly having a sub adaptor and a drill spindle in use connected together, the retaining arrangement including: one or more retaining bodies, the or each retaining body comprising a connection region for removably connecting the or each retaining body to one of the sub adaptor and the drill spindle; and a first retaining or catch region adapted to catch the other of the sub adaptor and drill spindle. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123309 | Crimpable or swageable fluid power ferrules couplings, systems and methods employing torque communication - A hose end coupling comprising a unitary one-piece stem having an exterior barb end portion and an exterior ferrule interface portion, with a unitary one-piece radially crushable ferrule disposed over the stem, with a crushable socket portion disposed about the barb end portion, a deformable attachment portion disposed about the ferrule interface portion, and a torque communication portion defined between the socket portion and the attachment portion. The socket portion may retain a “C” shaped insert, one or more coiled inserts, or a plurality of stacked inserts, for gripping a hose end and the socket portion might define a lip, with a seal disposed in the socket portion between the insert(s) and the lip. Some embodiments of a “C” shaped insert define inner-circumferential teeth and corresponding outer-circumferential depression indentions. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123310 | Crimpable or swageable fluid power ferrules, couplings, systems and methods - A hose end coupling comprising a unitary one-piece stem having an exterior barb end portion and an exterior ferrule interface portion, with a unitary one-piece radially crushable ferrule disposed over the stem, with a crushable socket portion disposed about the barb end portion, a deformable attachment portion disposed about the ferrule interface portion, and a torque communication portion defined between the socket portion and the attachment portion. The socket portion may retain a “C” shaped insert, one or more coiled inserts, or a plurality of stacked inserts, for gripping a hose end and the socket portion might define a lip, with a seal disposed in the socket portion between the insert(s) and the lip. Some embodiments of a “C” shaped insert define inner-circumferential teeth and corresponding outer-circumferential depression indentions. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123311 | Cylindrical Tapered Thread Form for Tubular Connections - A thread form is shown which is used to make a threaded connection between two tubular members and which is capable of being screwed together and subsequently unscrewed. A pin member is provided having external threads with stab flanks and load flanks and flat crests and roots for mating with the mating internal threads of a box member to make up a pipe connection. The thread crests on the pin member are cylindrical with respect to a central longitudinal axis of the tubular member while the thread roots are cut on a taper so that the height of the threads vary over the length of the thread form. The threads on the pin and box members can also be cut oppositely so that respective members of the thread forms are mirror images of each other. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123312 | RETROFIT ARRANGEMENT FOR PULSE JET DUST COLLECTORS - A method of replacing an existing threaded coupler on an existing tubular fixture secured to a baghouse is provided to couple a pulse jet device to a blowpipe of the baghouse via the existing tubular fixture. The method includes the steps of disconnecting the blowpipe from the existing tubular fixture by removing the threaded coupler therefrom. The method further includes the steps of providing a spacer sleeve arranged co-axially within the existing tubular fixture, and providing a transfer tube arranged co-axially within the spacer sleeve. The method further includes the steps of coupling the transfer tube to the spacer sleeve, coupling the spacer sleeve to the existing tubular fixture, arranging the blowpipe within the spacer sleeve, providing a supply tube coupled to the pulse jet device, and coupling the supply tube to the transfer tube. In one example, the supply tube is flexible. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123313 | WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER - A wave energy converter has a shell, a pendulum pivotally positioned in the shell, a magnet thereon, a variable inductor positioned in the shell, a pendulum adjustor for changing a center of gravity of the pendulum, a motion sensor positioned in the shell, a position sensor connected to the pendulum, a rotation sensor connected to the pendulum, and a controller connected to the motion sensor and the position sensor and the rotation sensor. The pendulum has a magnet thereon. The magnet of the pendulum oscillates adjacent the variable inductor. The variable inductor can adjust the inductive capacity. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123314 | PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR WIND TURBINE - A braking system for a wind turbine is provided, and the wind turbine includes a rotor having at least one blade. A generator includes a plurality of stator windings having a plurality of phases. The braking system includes a plurality of resistors, and at least one switch connected between the stator windings and the resistors. The switch can be configured to connect the stator windings to each other via the resistors, for the effect of slowing down or stopping the rotor of the wind turbine. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123315 | TAPERED HELICAL AUGER TURBINE TO CONVERT HYDROKINETIC ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY - A helical auger turbine and hydrokinetic device for use with electrical generators for producing electricity. The auger turbine includes a generally helical turbine blade rotatably mounted on a central shaft, which may be tapered at each end, and a flange extending perpendicularly to an edge of the turbine blade. At least one turbine blade support connection is included for connecting the central shaft to a support structure. An electrical generator may be powered by the helical auger turbine, that can be used in a tidal water flow. The helical auger turbine can operate a high pressure pump connected to a hydraulic accumulator for storing pressurized hydraulic fluid from the high pressure pump. An electrical generator can be operated by hydraulic fluid delivered from the hydraulic accumulator at times of slow water flow. A plurality of helical auger turbines can be horizontally oriented under water, tethered to legs of an ocean platform such as an oil rig secured to the seabed. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123316 | POWER GENERATOR BARGE - The present invention is a power generator barge, including a boat body, generator, paddle wheel cam, deflector and cables. The boat body has a plurality of rotational mounts and cable anchors on opposite ends thereof. A generator is mounted on the rotational mounts by a rotatable shaft. The rotatable shaft is operatively connected to the generator such that when the shaft rotates, the generator generates electricity. The paddle wheel cam fixedly attaches to an end of the rotatable shaft and is positioned against the boat body so as to be capable of rotation in the water. Water flow is directed to the paddle wheel cams along the side of the boat body by the deflector, and the cables maintain the fixed position of the power generator barge. The present invention provides a power generator barge for providing a small hydro system of electricity to isolated peoples living near moving water. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123317 | WIND TURBINE WITH VERTICAL AXIS - The invention relates to a wind turbine having a vertical turbine shaft ( | 2010-05-20 |
20100123318 | WIND POWER TURBINE FOR PRODUCING ELECTRIC ENERGY - An electric generator of a wind power turbine has a stator having a cylindrical shell; a number of segments arranged, along the inner face of the cylindrical shell, in a circumferential configuration; and a number of adjustable locking devices located between the segments to press the segments together circumferentially and lock the segments in a given position. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123319 | MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN ELECTRIC GENERATOR - A generator produces electrical energy by extracting potential energy from the vertical movement of weights. A tandem system converts this vertical movement into rotational energy in pulleys coupled to the weights. A pulley belt system then transfers this energy and uses gear ratios to increase the rotational speed. A gearbox system then uses the kinetic energy provided at increased rotational speed to generate electrical energy. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123320 | CYLINDER LOCK WITH PIVOTALLY-MOUNTED BOLT - The present invention relates to a cylinder lock | 2010-05-20 |
20100123321 | Gate Latch - A gate latch system including a button assembly, a latch assembly, and a keeper assembly. The gate latch assembly can be opened from the side of the gate opposite the latch through the use of a spindle extending from a button assembly on one side of the gate to a latch assembly located on the opposite side of the gate and which includes a latch retention member. The latch assembly and button assembly are configured so that the spindle extends from the button assembly to the latch assembly through the gate opening such that there is no need to make a hole through the gate and/or covering to accommodate the spindle. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123322 | Modular folding/sliding latch system with self-locking and multi-functional operation - A modular folding/sliding latch system with self-locking and multi-functional operation, for any type of access-control lock, from simple door retainers to mechanical, electrical and/or panic locks. The inventive system offers substantial advantages, namely: modular design, simple assembly, reduced size and easy installation. The structure comprises a frame or casing ( | 2010-05-20 |
20100123323 | ELECTRIC LATCH RETRACTION BAR - An electric latch retraction device comprising a housing for receiving a plurality of internal components of the electric latch retraction device. An actuator mechanism is included in the housing, the actuator mechanism is adapted to impart linear movement on a latch, such that the latch is retracted towards the housing. A holding mechanism is also included in the housing, the holding mechanism holds the latch in a fully retracted position. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123324 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LIFTING A VEHICLE - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a system for lifting a vehicle. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for lifting a vehicle. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a structure with an integrated cable, strap, chain or the like for the purpose of vehicle lifting. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123325 | PNEUMATICALLY CONTROLLED GRASPING DEVICE - This invention concerns a pneumatically controlled grasping device to grasp and handle items or bodies provided with a graspable member. It comprises a supporting sleeve ( | 2010-05-20 |
20100123326 | Hand Tool For Lifting and Moving a Car Stop - A hand tool for lifting and moving a car stop. The tool comprises a handle, a rod member having a main section perpendicularly fixed to the handle and an engagement section angled relative to the main section. A bracing member is fixed to the rod member for prevention of movement of the car stop relative to the rod member. According to one alternative embodiment of the invention, a pointed nosepiece is fixed to the rod member and may be used for clearing the retaining holes of a car stop of debris. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123327 | Adjustable Stowage Compartment - An adjustable stowage compartment that can be maneuvered from a closed to various open positions, for use in a vehicle that provides a temporary easily accessible stowage compartment that functions to provide stowage space, secure and reduce the jostling or shifting of personal items, food and liquids, by a person or the motions of a moving vehicle. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123328 | Removable Stowage Device - A removable stowage device having a flexible bag, a frame, and a first mounting element that can be inserted and attached to a receptacle and a second mounting element within a vehicle cockpit providing an easily accessible stowage area that functions to provide stowage space, and to secure and reduce the jostling or shifting of personal items, food and liquids, by a person or the motions of a moving vehicle. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123329 | FINISHING PANEL STRUCTURE - A finishing panel structure for an automobile comprising a trim panel, a deformable panel and a retainer bracket. The trim panel is connectable to the automobile and defines a panel opening. The deformable panel at least partially covers the panel opening, and defines a latch opening and at least one mounting apertures proximate to the latch opening. The retainer bracket defines a retainer bracket opening. At least one projection extends from at least one of the trim panel or the retainer bracket, and extends through the mounting aperture of the deformable panel. At least one engaging structure is formed on the other of the trim panel or the retainer bracket to engage the projection. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123330 | Recreational vehicle with ramp door - An embodiment of the invention includes a ramp mechanism configured for use in a recreational vehicle including a ramp portion and an actuation mechanism. The ramp portion is movable between a closed position and an open position. The actuation mechanism is configured to move the ramp portion between the closed position and the open position. The actuation mechanism includes a first mounting assembly, a second mounting assembly and an actuator connecting the first mounting assembly to the second mounting assembly. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123331 | TRUCK BED TARP SYSTEM - Systems and methods are provided for attaching a tarpaulin to a truck bed. The tarpaulin is placed over a top opening of the truck bed. A plurality of fastening elements are attached to the tarpaulin. A plurality of tie down members are attached to the sides of the truck bed. A first end of a flexible cord is coupled to a first tie down member. A ratchet is coupled with the first tie down member. The flexible cord is intermittently coupled with the attached plurality of fastening elements and the attached plurality of tie down members. A second end of the flexible cord is passed through the ratchet and tension is applied to the flexible cord to secure the flexible cover to the open enclosure. The ratchet holds the flexible cord in position to maintain the applied tension. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123332 | Door to Cockpit Interface Apparatus for Use in a Vehicle - A door to cockpit/Instrument Panel interface apparatus is provided with a skin layer disposed on and/or in the door and/or cockpit, and operates to create a line-to-line appearance or a seam, without gap, between door and cockpit through compression therebetween. The flexibly resilient skin layer possesses such resilience that when a driver or passenger opens the door, the compressed area of the skin layer disposed on and/or in the door (or the cockpit) springs back to its original configuration and/or shape. The interface apparatus may employ a resilient support along with the skin layer to provide the compressibility. The resilient support may include a foam layer, springs, a recess behind the skin layer, etc. The interface apparatus may reduce the cost(s) and weight/mass load(s) associated with manufacturing door to cockpit interfaces, and the apparatus may provide a unique aesthetic approach and structural freedom to designing a vehicle interior. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123333 | Aerodynamic Drag Reducing Apparatus - An aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus for use with vehicles having downstream surfaces that are not streamlined. The apparatus includes folding panels that extend rearward for use in a drag reducing configuration and collapse for use in a space saving configuration. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123334 | Quick changing rear module body vehicle - Interchangeable Rear Modular Body Vehicle. This invention would have a driving cab containing everything needed to drive a vehicle, an engine, at least four wheels and a gas tank. The rear of the driving cab behind the driver and passenger doors would be open to the back allowing many different rear body configurations to be attached to the driving cab. This invention with the frame and rear body designs would allow for fast and easy attachment and removal of rear modular bodies. This includes four sliding lock jacks which will be attached to the Rear Module Bodies that will allow these bodies to be removed and or attached to the frame. Jacks will manually deploy from compartments in the rear module bodies by pulling out and disconnecting the rear module body from frame then rotating 90 degrees allowing jacks to lift body off of frame. Jacks will be electrically powered with a control switch located in one of the compartments. Once the rear body module and the frame are separated the electrical power will need to be disconnected using a quick disconnect feature. Allowing the driving cab to be driven to another rear module body. To reattach another rear module body, position vehicle under rear module body aligning frame with the frame channels. Connect electric power and retract jacks which will lower body onto frame. Once jacks are fully retracted, rear module body will need to be locked to the the driving cab by manually rotating jacks 90 degrees and by pushing jacks back into stored position which also locks rear module body to frame. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123335 | POLYCARBONATE WINDOW FRAME SYSTEM - A polycarbonate window system having an integrated ROPS that reduces the thickness of cab posts of machine such that the operator's visibility is increased. The polycarbonate window system also facilitates secure retention of the polycarbonate window without requiring holes to be formed near the periphery of the polycarbonate window, thereby increasing the structural integrity of the polycarbonate window. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123336 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR - A motor vehicle door has a triangular pane, a lowerable side pane, and a guide rail for guiding the lowerable side pane being provided between the triangular pane and the lowerable side pane. Here, the guide rail is fixedly connected to a window frame, to an inner window slot and to a mirror reinforcement. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123337 | VEHICULAR SIDE BODY STRUCTURE - Outer side sill member includes an upper wall section slanting upward in a horizontal, outer-to-inner direction, and a lower wall section slanting downward in the horizontal, outer-to-inner direction. At least one of upper and lower wall sections of the outer side sill member has a channel-shaped bead extending along the side sill, so that the side sill has a polygonal closed sectional shape extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The bead has a bottom portion having a width greater than a vertical dimension in a direction orthogonal to the surface of the bottom portion. Each of bulkheads, partitioning the interior of the side sill, is fixedly joined to the outer side sill member with its recessed edge portion substantially fittingly engaging with the bottom portion of the depressed wall portion of the outer side sill member. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123338 | AUTOMOTIVE SEAT RECONFIGURABLE TO WORK DESK - An automotive seat has a seat back and a seat bottom that are movable between a seating configuration and a work desk configuration. When moving from the seating configuration to the work desk configuration, the seat bottom pivots forwardly into a generally vertical orientation and the seat back pivots downwardly into a generally horizontal orientation. The seat bottom supports an end of the seat back when the seat bottom and the seat back are in the work desk configuration. The back surface of the seat back faces upwardly to provide a work surface when the seat bottom and the seat back are in the work desk configuration. Sufficient space is provided beneath the seat back when in the work desk configuration to accommodate a person's legs underneath the seat back. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123339 | BICYCLE SEAT FRAME - A bicycle seat frame includes a front unit, a middle unit and a rear unit, each unit includes two pads located on two sides of the seat frame and multiple connection members are respectively connected between the pads of the front unit, the middle unit and the rear unit on the two sides of the bicycle seat frame. Gaps are defined between the front unit, the middle unit and the rear unit. Two rods are connected between the front unit and the rear unit and connected to the seat post. The connection members are flexible so as to absorb the shocks. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123340 | Inflatable sofa set - An inflatable sofa set comprises a receiving body, a pump and at least one airbag which is received in the receiving body. The airbag is connected to the pump. When in use, the user drives the pump to inflate the airbag into a sofa for the user to sit on, or to deflate the airbag for storage. Thereby, the sofa set is simple and is convenient for storage. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123341 | Baby swing car seat system - A new swing accessory for existing baby car seats comprising; A cord assembly, wherein said cord assembly securely attaches to and supports a baby car seat and said cord assembly securely installs to an existing overhead structure to establish a new and novel baby car seat swing system and the main cord length of said cord assembly is optionally integrated with one or more retractable reels for quick height adjustment of said swing system and for containment of said main cord length when not in use. Said swing accessory may further comprise single or multiple integrated sound chips and interactive ornamental attachments having particular appeal to babies. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123342 | Child vehicle seat - A child vehicle seat comprising at least a seat portion, a backrest which joins said seat portion and at least one guide present on one side of the seat portion. In use, the child vehicle seat is placed on the vehicle seat with the seat portion of the child vehicle seat facing towards a vehicle seat backrest, after which the child vehicle seat is secured in place by means of a three-point seat belt comprising a shoulder portion and a lap portion, which is passed at least over said guide. The guide is oriented at such an angle relative to the child vehicle seat that the shoulder portion will slide off the guide upon being arranged along the guide. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123343 | SEAT RECLINER WTIH SINGLE-POSITION-MEMORY DUMP MECHANISM - A seat-back motion controller is used in a foldable vehicle seat to control motion of a seat back relative to a seat base. The motion controller includes a seat recliner configured to be locked to retain the seat back in a selected reclined position and unlocked to free the seat back to be pivoted forwardly to assume a forward-leaning seat-back dumping position to facilitate passenger access to a back seat area in a vehicle. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123344 | SELF-RETRACTING HEADREST ASSEMBLY WITH DIVIDED HEADREST - A headrest assembly for a seat having a seat back and a seat bottom is provided that includes a headrest having first and second divided headrest portions. First and second articulated arms are pivotably mounted with respect to the seat back in a scissor arrangement and supporting the first and second headrest portions, respectively. Each of the articulated arms has a respective distal portion operatively connected to the seat bottom, preferably with flexible cables and a forked element. The headrest assembly is configured so that the headrest portions pivot to adjacent, use positions when the seat bottom is subjected to at least a predetermined load and to pivot back to separated, non-use positions when the seat bottom is not subject to at least the predetermined load. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123345 | VEHICLE COMMAND ARMREST ASSEMBLY - An armrest assembly includes an armrest base unit. The base unit has a side portion forming a channel member. First and second auxiliary units may be mounted to the base unit. Each auxiliary unit has an attachment member which is received by and mates with the channel member. A slot and bores are formed in a bottom surface of the channel member. Screws extend through the slot and bores and are screwed into the auxiliary units. The attachment and channel members have mating U-shaped cross-sectional shapes. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123346 | Adjusting Device Coacting Arm Rests in a Chair - An adjusting device which can be implemented in a chair and which can be utilized to coact with two arm rests thereof includes a first and second blocks aligned coaxially with each other. A first and a second plates which are adapted for connecting the two arm rests respectively are moveably attached to the first and second blocks respectively. An adjusting mechanism interconnects the first and second plates and is operable to urge the first plate with respect to the first block and the second plate with respect to the second block concurrently, and in which the first and second plates are moved oppositely by the actuating device. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123347 | Inflatable Furniture - An inflatable furniture comprises: a receiving body, a plurality of side-board-connecting members, airbag-connecting members, a pump, a power supply, two airbags, and an audio device. By opening the side boards and inflating the airbags, the airbags can be inflated into beds or sofas, and when after use, the airbags can be deflated and folded into the receiving body. Furthermore, the receiving body can also be temporarily used as a tea table or a stool. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123348 | Seat belt retractor and seat belt apparatus having the same - A seat belt retractor for a seat belt includes a spool for winding the seatbelt, a first seat belt load limiting mechanism for limiting load applied on the seat belt in an emergency, a second seat belt load limiting mechanism for limiting the load applied to the seat belt when a predetermined condition based on an emergency situation is satisfied in the emergency, a driving member for actuating the second seat belt load limiting mechanism, and a controller for controlling the driving member. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the controller sets the second seat belt load limiting mechanism in an operative state by not actuating the driving member. When the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the controller sets the second seat belt load limiting mechanism in an inoperative state by actuating the driving member. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123349 | Seat belt retractor and seat belt device using the same - A seat belt retractor for retracting a seat belt includes a spool for retracting the seat belt, a locking mechanism for locking rotation of said spool, and an end-lock preventing mechanism for preventing an end-lock of the seat belt. The end-lock preventing mechanism includes a first speed-reduction portion for largely reducing a seat belt retracting speed of the spool when the spool retracts a substantially full length of the seat belt, and a second speed-reduction portion for reducing the seat belt retracting speed less than that of the first speed-reduction portion so as to provide a delay for the locking mechanism to be brought to a non-lock position at least when retraction of the seat belt is finished. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123350 | Wheel and Balancer - A wheel for a tire may include a rim element for placement of the tire, a central element to cooperate with the rim element and the rim element having a first drop center section and a second drop center section. The second drop center section and the central element may cooperate to form a junction section having an enclosed circular balancing tube for a spatially balancing weight. The first drop center section may include a second circular balancing tube for a second spatially balancing weight. The first circular balancing tube may be a depression in the junction section. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123351 | POWER DEVICE - A power device transforms input power into power for output, and includes an input unit, a power factor unit, a first electronic switch, an output unit, and a control signal port. The power factor unit includes a power factor correction circuit and a first detection circuit connected to an output end of the power factor unit and the power factor correction circuit. The first electronic switch is connected to the first detection circuit, and is under control of the control signal port. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123352 | HYBRID POWER SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A hybrid power system for a vehicle is disclosed. The hybrid power system includes an on-board compressed air supply and a battery. One or more electric motors are coupled to the vehicle wheels. The compressed air drives an air motor that is coupled to an electric generator. The electric generator is coupled to a smart power controller which controls the delivery of compressed air to the air motor and also directs the electric power to an electric motor battery bank, an accessory battery, a capacitor bank for storing the electric energy or directly to the electric motors. In accordance with the present invention, the smart energy controller optimizes the compressed air and electric energy sources to maximize the driving range of the vehicle. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123353 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH HIGH-Q FROM MORE THAN ONE SOURCE - Described herein are embodiments of a source high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy source, a second source high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy source, and a third high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy drain, where at least one of the source resonators and the third resonator may be coupled to transfer electromagnetic energy from at least one of the said source resonators to said third resonator. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123354 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH HIGH-Q DEVICES AT VARIABLE DISTANCES - Described herein are embodiments of a source high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy source, and a second high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy drain that may be located a variable distance from the source resonator. The source resonator and the second resonator may be coupled to transfer electromagnetic energy from said source resonator to said second resonator over a distance D that is smaller than each of the resonant wavelengths λ | 2010-05-20 |
20100123355 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH HIGH-Q SUB-WAVELENGTH RESONATORS - Described herein are embodiments of transferring electromagnetic energy that includes a first electromagnetic resonator structure receiving energy from an external power supply, said first resonator structure may have a first mode with a resonant frequency ω | 2010-05-20 |
20100123356 | RESONANCE MITIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for reducing resonance from harmonic distortion in a high voltage power system is presented. The system includes a voltage damper coupled to the high voltage power system between a cable sheath and an earth connection. The voltage damper is configured to clamp voltage peaks. The system also includes a frequency shifter coupled across the voltage damper and configured to displace a resonance frequency of the high voltage power system. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123357 | ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE - A household appliance which includes an activation unit, a power supply unit, a switch that is operated by the activation unit, and a capacitor that is connected in parallel to the switch on the primary side of the power supply unit. The power supply unit is connected to a power supply network and supplies, on the secondary side of the power supply unit, power to controlled functional units of the household appliance and to the activation unit. The switch is operated by the activation unit to disconnect the power supply unit from the power supply network on the primary side of the power supply unit and in an idle state of the household appliance. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123358 | ELECTRICAL BYPASS DEVICE - An electrical bypass device for a battery is provided for isolating and bypassing a defective battery module made up of secondary cells to allow the battery to continue operating under slightly degraded conditions. The bypass device comprises a first actuator and a second actuator which trigger when a module becomes defective. The actuators each comprise a first, second and third terminal. The first and second terminals are electrically connected to the output terminals of the secondary cells, and the third terminal can be switched between the first and the second terminal. Switching over of the third terminal of an actuator occurs when the actuator is triggered. Triggering (intentional or inadvertent) of one of the actuators leads automatically to triggering of the other actuator if the latter has not triggered | 2010-05-20 |
20100123359 | Power Tool - According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a power tool including: a motor that generates a rotational force; a power transmission mechanism that is driven by the motor to transmit the rotational force and that is connected to a bit; and a housing that houses the motor and the power transmission mechanism therein, wherein an electric fan for cooling the power transmission mechanism or the motor is provided inside the housing, wherein the power transmission mechanism, the motor and the electric fan are arranged in this order from front, and wherein the electric fan is disposed at a rear side so as to be interposed between the motor and a back wall of the housing. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123360 | CONNECTION METHOD FOR ROTATING RECTIFIERS ON A GENERATOR - An annular bus ring assembly for connecting main rotor windings of a generator to the exciter diodes includes a plurality of annular bus rings with tabs bent over forming plurality of pads mounted on either side of a dielectric hub. The pads of annular bus rings clocked at an angle to each other to generate a pattern of plurality of pads on a equal angle spacing on a diameter to connect to the diodes by wire rope leads and a pattern of two connection at 90° spacing to connect to main generator leads. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123361 | MOTOR - A motor is disclosed. The motor in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes: a rotor, a shaft, which is coupled to the rotor; a plate, which is coupled to an outer circumference of the shaft; a bearing, which supports the shaft such that the shaft can rotate; a cap, which is coupled to the bearing such that an edge of the plate is covered; a lubricant, which is filled between the shaft and the bearing; and a sealing part, which is coupled to an inner side of the cap and in which the sealing part is made of a transparent material such that an amount of the lubricant filled can be checked. Therefore, the amount of the lubricant filled between the shaft and the bearing can be directly checked. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123362 | HYDROSTATIC BEARING PAD TYPE ROTATING DEVICE - A hydrostatic bearing pad type rotating device includes: a stationary body; an axial pad and a radial pad each attached to the stationary body; a rotating body supported by the axial pad and the radial pad at least in the radial direction toward an axis thereof so as to be rotatable about the axis; and a motor for providing a driving force to rotate the rotating body. The motor includes a stator attached to the stationary body, and a rotor attached to the rotating body to be opposite to the stator with a gap interposed therebetween. At least one of the stator and the rotor is attached such that its location is adjustable in the radial direction toward the axis and the axial direction along the axis. In this way, a hydrostatic bearing pad type rotating device having highly precise rotation performance can be provided. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123363 | METHOD OF PREVENTING CORROSION IN A PUMP MOTOR FOR A DISHWASHER, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS - A method of preventing galvanic corrosion in a pump motor for a dishwashing appliance is provided, wherein the dishwashing appliance includes a tub portion and a sump assembly disposed about a lower end of the tub portion for receiving a dishwashing fluid therein. Such a method comprises operably engaging a pump assembly in fluid communication with the sump assembly. The pump assembly has a pump motor with a non-submersed aluminum winding terminating in and secured to at least one non-aluminum metallic electrical connector about a non-submersed interface. A moisture-resistant coating material is applied about the non-submersed interface between the aluminum winding and the non-aluminum metallic electrical connector, so as to prevent moisture from encroaching into the interface and promoting galvanic corrosion between the dissimilar metals of the winding and the at least one electrical connector. An associated apparatus is also provided. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123364 | SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL FLUX UNCLUTTERED ROTOR MACHINES - A permanent magnet-less and brushless synchronous system includes a stator that generates a magnetic rotating field when sourced by polyphase alternating currents. An uncluttered rotor is positioned within the magnetic rotating field and is spaced apart from the stator. An excitation core is spaced apart from the stator and the uncluttered rotor and magnetically couples the uncluttered rotor. The brushless excitation source generates a magnet torque by inducing magnetic poles near an outer peripheral surface of the uncluttered rotor, and the stator currents also generate a reluctance torque by a reaction of the difference between the direct and quadrature magnetic paths of the uncluttered rotor. The system can be used either as a motor or a generator | 2010-05-20 |
20100123365 | ARRANGEMENT FOR CLOSURE OF SLOTS - An exemplary slot closure arrangement has a sliding block and a pressure piece. At least one spring element is arranged in between them and can be prestressed by at least one attachment, which interacts with the sliding block and the pressure piece, thus creating a prefabricated assembly. Once the slot closure arrangement has been positioned in a slot, the attachment can be mechanically moved from a first position to a second position, which can be monitored, after positioning of the slot closure arrangement, for activation of the spring forces of the at least one spring element. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123366 | ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An electromechanical transducer of the present invention includes a first electrode, a vibrating membrane formed above the first electrode through a gap, a second electrode formed on the vibrating membrane, and an insulating protective layer formed on a surface of the second electrode side. A region where the protective layer is not formed is present on at least part of a surface of the vibrating membrane. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123367 | LAMB WAVE DEVICE - There is provided a lamb wave device with small variations in frequency, the device including: a piezoelectric thin film; an IDT electrode which is provided on a main surface of the piezoelectric thin film; and a support structure which supports a laminate of the IDT electrode and the piezoelectric thin film, and is formed with a cavity that isolates the laminate, wherein a film thickness h of the piezoelectric thin film and a pitch p of a finger of the IDT electrode are selected such that a lamb wave is excited at a target frequency, the lamb wave making dispersibility of a sonic velocity v with respect to the film thickness h of the piezoelectric thin film small. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123368 | FILM FORMATION METHOD, FILM FORMATION DEVICE, PIEZOELECTRIC FILM, PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE, LIQUID DISCHARGE DEVICE AND PIEZOELECTRIC ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER - When a film containing constituent elements of a target is formed on a substrate through a vapor deposition process using plasma with placing the substrate and the target to face each other, a potential in a spatial range of at least 10 mm extending laterally from the outer circumference of the substrate is controlled to be equal to a potential on the substrate, and/or the substrate is surrounded with a wall surface having a potential controlled to be equal to the potential on the substrate. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123369 | Piezoelectric devices and methods for manufacturing same - Piezoelectric devices and method for making them are disclosed. An exemplary piezoelectric device has a package base defining a cavity on a first surface thereof. An opposing second surface of the package base has at least one through-hole, a mounting electrode on which a piezoelectric vibrating piece is attached, and a respective sealing electrode sealing each through-hole. At least one external electrode is on the second surface, and a lid is bonded to the package base to enclose the piezoelectric vibrating piece. The mounting electrode, sealing electrodes, and external electrodes are formed integrally. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123370 | PIEZOELECTRIC/ELECTROSTRICTIVE CERAMICS COMPOSITION, PIEZOELECTRIC/ELECTROSTRICTIVE CERAMICS SINTERED BODY, PIEZOELECTRIC/ELECTROSTRICTIVE ELEMENT, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PIEZOELECTRIC/ELECTROSTRICTIVE CERAMICS COMPOSITION, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PIEZOELECTRIC/ELECTROSTRICTIVE ELEMENT - [Object] To provide piezoelectric/electrostrictive ceramics and a piezoelectric/electrostrictive element with a large electric field-induced strain without performing an aging treatment. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123371 | Generator Structure for a Bicycle Hub - A generator structure for a bicycle hub is provided with a generator on an axle in a hub housing. The generator is provided with a magnet group and two opposite yoke iron groups on an outer periphery of a coil unit. The magnet group is formed by arranging plural magnets into an annular shape, and the respective magnets are made of sintered NdFeB and have an N pole at one side thereof and an S pole at the other side thereof. The N poles and the S poles of the magnets are alternately arranged around the magnet group. The outer periphery of each of the yoke iron groups is provided with claws, and the two yoke iron groups are oppositely combined together from both sides of the coil in such a manner that the claws of the yoke iron groups are located on the outer periphery of the coil unit. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123372 | MOTOR INTEGRATED TO ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An integrated motor, integrated to a structural part and an electronic substrate of an electronic device, includes a base formed on the structural part of the electronic device, a rotor having a load, and a stator having a plurality of winding coils and a driving circuit respectively shaped on the electronic substrate of the electronic device, for driving the rotor to rotate in a specific direction. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123373 | DIODE LEAD SUPPORT SHELL - A shell that mechanically supports the diode lead wires against movement both during assembly and subsequent operation of the rotor shaft. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for retaining diode lead wires in a power generator rotor by using the shell of the present invention. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123374 | Carriage for a roasting stove - A carriage for a roasting stove comprising a cabinet for receiving a refrigerator that can be placed outdoors, a heat insulation board provided on the cabinet and a range provided on the heat insulation board for placing the refrigerator, wherein: the back side of the cabinet is provided with a plurality of heat sinking holes to dissipate heat from a condenser in the refrigerator. When the present invention is used for meat roasting in outskirts, the defect of being able of only and simply using carbon fire in meat roasting and being unable to place an outdoor refrigerator and a large roasting stove can be eliminated to render convenient of use by people. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123375 | Locking System for Filing Cabinets to Prevent More than One Drawer being Open at One Time - A cabinet interlocking system is disclosed for a cabinet comprising a plurality of drawers wherein the interlocking system acts to prevent more than one drawer being opened at one time. The interlocking system comprises: a) an application of wedge-shaped support members for each movable side, or on at least one side, (could also be mounted on just one side), of each drawer to support each drawer in an open and closed position, b) a set of movable interlocking spring-loaded interlocking pieces mounted on adjoining support walls of the cabinet upon which the wedge-shaped drawer slides support members applied to the sides of the cabinet drawers of the cabinet drawers remain when the drawers are in the open position, c) a locking mechanism comprising a key-operated locking bracket and a key operated locking bar, which operate to lock and unlock the set of movable interlocking spring-loaded interlocking piece to permit the movable interlocking pieces to move upon entrance of the wedge-shaped members to penetrate between the interlocking members upon opening of one cabinet drawer, to raise the interlocking support members of the other interlocking pieces of other cabinet drawers above the open drawer to prevent opening the other cabinet drawers, above the open drawer. Also, cabinet drawers are blocked from opening by a spatial constraint there being only enough space between the several spring loaded interlocking pieces to allow one and only one wedge shaped member to pass between members of one interlocking piece. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123376 | Drawer cover - Means and apparatus for the attachment of an integrated covering for drawers and associated attachment means is installed in a cabinet to prevent the entry of rodents and other pests and foreign matter and objects. A drawer cover covers the open top of the drawer in a first assembly configuration. The drawer cover has first and second opposing major surfaces, first and second opposing end edges, and first and second opposing side edges. The drawer cover is as large or larger that the drawer such that all end and side wall drawer tops make contact with the drawer cover when the drawer is in the closed position. The drawer cover attachment means allows the drawer cover to move vertically so as not to inhibit the operation of the drawer. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123377 | CABINET - A cabinet includes chassis with an inner surface, a drawer slidably connected with the chassis, a cable chain comprises a plurality of chain monomers, and a spring fastened on the inner surface. Each immediately-adjacent two chain monomers are pivotally concatenated, and the cable chain is bendable within the same plane. An end of the cable chain is connected the inner surface and the cable chain bends back to connect the drawer with the other end thereof. The spring contacts a part of the cable chain to push the part of the cable chain toward the inner surface. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123378 | SELF-CLOSING RAIL SYSTEM - A self-closing rail system includes a first rail, a second rail which is slidably connected to the first rail, and a self-closing device. The self-closing device includes an attachment member connected to the first rail and a guide portion extends longitudinally from the attachment member. A movable member is movably connected to the guide portion of the attachment member. An elastic member is connected between the attachment member and the movable member such that the elastic member applies a force to the movable member. A fixing member is connected to the second rail and has a pin which is connected to or disengaged from the movable member depending on the relative movement between the first and second rails. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123379 | REFRIGERATOR DRAWERS WITH TRIM - An appliance that includes a storage compartment is provided. The appliance comprises either a drawer or a wire basket located in the storage compartment, a handle, and a trim portion. The drawer or basket is configured for storing at least one item and the drawer is movable relative to the storage compartment. The handle is snappingly secured to a peripheral edge of the drawer or basket. The trim portion is snappingly secured to at least one edge of the drawer or basket where the trim portion is secured independently of the handle. In another example, a humidity control device is located on the drawer and is configured to control the humidity within the interior portion of the drawer. A knob that controls the humidity control device is received through a cutout in the trim portion. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123380 | Modular Structure of LED Light Source - A modular structure of a light-emitting diode (LED) light source is provided. The modular structure of the LED light source includes a circuit board and a plurality of LEDs. The LEDs are arranged on the circuit board as regular hexagons, with an equal distance between every two adjacent LEDs, so that the modular structure of the LED light source provides uniform illumination. Additionally, the modular structure of the LED light source takes on a modular design so as to form light sources of various sizes for different uses and thus have its application scope expanded. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123381 | CATHODE DISCHARGE APPARATUS - A cathode discharge device is provided. The cathode discharge apparatus includes an anode, a cathode and plural cathode chambers. The cathode is located inside the anode, where the cathode has plural flow channels and at least one flow channel hole, and the plural flow channels are connected to one another through the flow channel hole. The plural cathode chambers are located inside the cathode, wherein each of the cathode chambers has a chamber outlet and a chamber inlet connected with at least one of the flow channels. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123382 | Field emission cathode plate and method for fabricating the same - A field emission cathode plate is disclosed, which includes: a substrate; a cathode layer, disposed on the substrate; a conductive layer with an arc surface or a resistor layer with an opening and resistivity larger than that of the cathode layer, disposed on the cathode layer; and a cambered field emission layer, having an arc surface and disposed on the conductive layer or on the cathode layer in the opening of the resistor layer and covering the resistor layer around the opening. The present invention also provides a method for fabricating the above-mentioned field emission cathode plate. The method can provide field emission cathode plate achieving uniform field emission and does not involve high resolution and cost. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123383 | DUAL-PURPOSE LIGHT-PENETRATING AND LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND LIGHT-PENETRATIVE ILLUMINATING STRUCTURE - A dual-purpose light-penetrating and light-emitting device is provided. The dual-purpose light-penetrating and light-emitting device includes a first transparent substrate, a spacing sidewall, a second transparent substrate, and a light-penetrative illuminating structure. The spacing sidewall is disposed between the first transparent substrate and the second transparent substrate for configuring a hermetic space. The light-penetrative illuminating structure includes a cathode structure, an anode structure, a low pressure gas layer, and a patterned fluorescent layer. The low pressure gas layer is accommodated in the hermetic space. The cathode structure and the anode structure are oppositely disposed on the first transparent substrate and the second transparent substrate, respectively. The patterned fluorescent layer is positioned between the cathode structure and the anode structure, for allowing an ambient natural light penetrating therethrough. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123384 | TILED OLED DEVICE WITH EDGE LIGHT EXTRACTION - An area-emissive light-emitting diode (LED) device comprises a substrate having an internal substrate surface, an external substrate surface opposite the internal substrate surface, and a substrate edge; an array of area-emissive LED pixels formed on the internal substrate surface with an edge gap between the substrate edge and the LED pixel on the internal substrate surface nearest the substrate edge; and a light-extraction structure formed in the edge gap and at least partially exterior to the LED pixels. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123385 | Electroluminescent fibers, methods for their production, and products made using them - Electroluminescent fibers comprise two spaced elongated continuous electrical conductors in a matrix of a polymer containing particles of a phosphor. When suitable electrical power is applied to the conductors, the phosphor glows along the length of the fiber. The fibers can be used to make a variety of useful and attractive products. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123386 | Phosphor-Coated Light Extraction Structures for Phosphor-Converted Light Emitting Devices - A conformal thin-film phosphor layer is disposed over a surface of a hemispherical lens, a Fresnel lens, or a microlens array, thereby forming a phosphor-coated light extraction structure. Also disclosed is a phosphor-converted photonic crystal light emitting device that incorporates a thin-film phosphor layer. A wafer-level packaging process incorporating a thin-film phosphor layer is also disclosed herein. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123387 | ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - An organic light emitting device includes: a substrate; thin film structures formed on the substrate; a pixel electrode including a metal layer formed on the thin film structures, and a transparent conductor layer formed on the metal layer; a common electrode facing the pixel electrode; and an organic light emitting member disposed between the pixel electrode and the common electrode, wherein the organic light emitting member includes an emission layer and a plurality of auxiliary layers, and the profile thickness of a first layer as at least one layer among the emission layer and the auxiliary layers on the substrate is different from the profile thickness of at least one second layer that is different from the first layer among the emission layer and the auxiliary layers. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123388 | COMPOUND WHEREIN SUBSTITUTED BIPYRIDYL GROUP IS CONNECTED WITH PYRIDOINDOLE RING STRUCTURE THROUGH PHENYLENE GROUP, AND ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICE - Objects of the present invention are to provide an organic compound having excellent properties, which is excellent in electron-injection/transport performances, has hole-blocking ability and is highly stable in a thin-film state, as a material for an organic electroluminescence device having a high efficiency and a high durability, and to provide an organic electroluminescence device having a high efficiency and a high durability using the compound. The invention relates to a compound having a substituted bipyridyl group and a pyridoindole ring structure connected with each other through a phenylene group, which is represented by the general formula (1), and an organic EL device comprising a pair of electrodes and at least one organic layer interposed between the electrodes, wherein the compound is used as a constituent material for the at least one organic layer. | 2010-05-20 |
20100123389 | LIGHT-EMITTING COMPOUND AND ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENCE DEVICE - A light-emitting compound includes two or more carbazole skeletons each having two or more fluorine atoms at 2-, 4-, 5- and 7-positions, the carbazole skeleton represented by the formula (1): | 2010-05-20 |
20100123390 | LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS, AND NOVEL ORGANIC COMPOUND - A novel organic compound suitable for use in a blue light-emitting device and an organic light-emitting device having the novel organic compound are provided. The organic compound is represented by General Formula (1) below. The organic light-emitting device includes this compound. | 2010-05-20 |