25th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110147568 | High density array module and connector - In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a high density interconnect structure is provided comprised of a dielectric structure and one or more compressible conductive member for the electrical connection of a plurality of inputs and outputs of a three-dimensional module to external circuitry using a compression frame and a flex connector. The compression frame has a surface equal to or less than the surface area of the module surface upon which it is mounted and permits a plurality of modules to be “butted” together to provide, for instance, a buttable focal plane array module comprising a mosaic of buttable focal plane arrays. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147569 | Optical Control System With Modulated Emitters - An optical control system is described, which employs a series of optical emitters and detectors arranged about a touch area. The emitters are driven by a series of orthogonal functions, and the system is operable to correlate the signals received at the detectors with the modulation functions to determine the amount of energy received by the detectors from each of the emitters. This system means that all or many emitters can be modulated simultaneously, so the scanning process is accelerated. Also, the energy estimates arrived at by correlation with the modulating functions are largely unaffected by external interference signals as well by each other. An additional benefit of the present invention is that the correlation processing makes use of many detector samples and tends to yield results which have higher resolution than the sample values themselves, due to the averaging of noise over the sample set. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147570 | VEHICLE REARVIEW MIRROR SYSTEM - A vehicular interior rearview mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly, which includes an ambient light sensor operable to sense ambient light and a glare light sensor operable to sense glare light. A control is operable to establish a reflectance level of a transflective electrochromic reflective element of the mirror assembly and is responsive to light detection by the ambient light sensor and/or the glare light sensor. A backlit video screen is disposed behind the reflective element and is operable to display information through the mirror reflector of the reflective element. A display intensity control adjusts display intensity responsive to a light detection by the glare light sensor and/or the ambient light sensor and as a function of a ratio of a glare light value sensed by the glare light sensor to an ambient light value sensed by the ambient light sensor. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147571 | MOTION DETECTION MECHANISM FOR LASER ILLUMINATED OPTICAL MOUSE SENSOR - A method for measuring relative motion between an illuminated surface and an optical sensing device comprising a coherent light source and a photodetector array is described. The method includes illuminating under a determined gradient, using the coherent light source, a surface portion at a determined flash rate; detecting, using the photodetector array, speckled light intensity pattern of the illuminated surface portion for a first flash; detecting a second speckled light intensity pattern of the illuminated surface portion for a second flash; extracting motion features of two different types from the detected first and second speckled light intensity patterns; determining a measurement of relative motion between the optical sensing device and the illuminated surface portion based on comparison of motion features extracted; wherein the method further comprises a filtering step in order to adjust, and preferably decrease, the number of motion features used in the step of determining a measurement of relative motion. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147572 | ROTARY ENCODER AND ROTATION MECHANISM INCLUDING THE SAME - A rotary encoder includes two first detection units disposed at positions that are symmetrical about a rotation axis, each of the first detection units outputting an incremental signal, and second detection unit that outputs an absolute signal φ | 2011-06-23 |
20110147573 | SENSOR CAP ASSEMBLY SENSOR CIRCUIT - A sensor cap assembly includes a radiation shielding part provided with a radiation entrance opening, and a radiation-transmissive lens mounted from the outside to the shielding part. The lens is a thick lens with a ratio T/D of thickness (T) to diameter (D) of more than 0.10, preferably more than 0.15. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147574 | CALIBRATION SOURCE AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING A NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING SYSTEM - Systems and methods for calibrating a nuclear medicine (NM) imaging system are provided that include an NM calibration source. The NM calibration source includes an isotope source having an energy spectrum with at least one energy peak and a fluorescence layer adjacent the isotope source creating at least one additional energy peak in the energy spectrum. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147575 | ION FUNNEL FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY - An interface for use in a mass spectrometer is disclosed. The interface comprises a first ion funnel comprising a first inlet and a first outlet, and a first axis between the first inlet and the first outlet. The interface further comprises a second ion funnel in tandem with the first ion funnel, the second ion funnel comprising a second inlet and a second outlet, and a second axis between the second inlet and the second outlet. The first axis and the second axis are offset relative to one another. A mass spectrometer comprising the interface and a method are disclosed. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147576 | Apparatus and Methods for Pneumatically-Assisted Electrospray Emitter Array - An electrospray ion source comprises a source of analyte-bearing liquid; a source of sheath gas; a plurality of liquid conduits, each configured so as to receive a portion of the analyte-bearing liquid; at least one electrode associated with the plurality of liquid conduits for producing electrospray emission of charged droplets from an outlet of each of the liquid conduits; a power supply electrically coupled to the at least one electrode for maintaining the at least one electrodes at an electrical potential; and either one or a plurality of sheath gas conduits, each sheath gas conduit comprising an inlet configured to receive sheath gas and an outlet configured to emit a sheath gas flow that circumferentially surrounds, in at least two dimensions, a portion of the emitted charged droplets. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147577 | Method and Apparatus for Multiple Electrospray Emitters in Mass Spectrometry - An electrospray ion source apparatus comprises: a plurality of emitter capillaries, each comprising an internal bore for transporting a portion of a liquid sample from a source, an electrode portion for providing a first applied electric potential and an emitter tip for emitting charged particles generated from the liquid sample portion; a counter electrode for providing a second applied electric potential different from the first applied electric potential; and at least one shield electrode disposed at least partially between the counter electrode and the emitter tip of at least one of the emitter capillaries for providing a third applied electric potential intermediate to the first and second applied electric potentials, wherein the at least one shield electrode is configured such that provision of the third applied electric potential to the at least one shield electrode provides a uniformity of emission of charged particles from the plurality of emitter tips. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147578 | TIME-OF-FLIGHT SPECTROMETRY AND SPECTROSCOPY OF SURFACES - Described is an analytical method and apparatus for counting and measuring the flight time of secondary electrons, secondary ions and neutrals, scattered ions and/or neutrals and for correlating coincidences between these while maintaining a continuous un-pulsed, micro-focused, primary particle beam for impinging a surface for purposes of microprobe imaging and microanalysis. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147579 | PARTICULATE MONITORING - A method for monitoring a quantity of a particle in a sample of air may include heating a particle to form a vapor; detecting the particle; measuring a change in quantity of the particle; and indicating the change in quantity. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147580 | ROTATOR SAMPLE INTRODUCTION INTERFACE - In one embodiment, the present invention relates generally to a rotator sample introduction interface. In one embodiment, the rotary interface for collecting an analyte includes a valve body, a rotor coupled to the valve body and a stator coupled to the rotor. In one embodiment, the rotor is channel-free and the stator includes a first channel and a second channel, wherein the first channel comprises an inlet for receiving a liquid and an outlet for expelling the liquid, wherein a carrier gas is provided via an inlet of the second channel and an outlet of the second channel is coupled to an analyzer. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147581 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR PORTABLE MASS SPECTROMETRY - Methods and apparatuses for portable mass spectrometry are disclosed. The apparatuses comprise at least one source of ionized analyte, at least one frequency scanning subsystem, at least one detector, and optionally at least one vacuum pump, and are portable. In some embodiments, the apparatuses comprise multiple sources of ionized analyte and/or are configured to obtain mass spectra of a large analyte, such as analyte with an m/z ratio of at least 10 | 2011-06-23 |
20110147582 | Multiple Ion Injection in Mass Spectrometry - This invention relates to mass spectrometry that includes ion trapping in at least one of the stages of mass analysis. In particular, although not exclusively, this invention relates to tandem mass spectrometry where precursor ions and fragment ions are analysed. A method of mass spectrometry is provided comprising the sequential steps of: accumulating in an ion store a sample of one type of ions to be analysed; accumulating in the ion store a sample of another type of ions to be analysed; and mass analysing the combined samples of the ions; wherein the method comprises accumulating the sample of the one type of ions and/or the sample of another type of ions to achieve a target number of ions based on the results of a previous measurement of the respective type of ions. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147583 | METHODS FOR DETECTING DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE BY MASS SPECTROMETRY - Provided are methods for determining the amount of underivatized dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in a sample using mass spectrometry. The methods generally involve ionizing DHEA in a sample and detecting and quantifying the amount of the ion to determine the amount of DHEA in the sample. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147584 | ION GUIDE FOR MASS SPECTROMETERS - The present invention relates generally to mass spectrometry and the analysis of chemical samples, and more particularly to ion guides for use therein. The invention described herein comprises an improved method and apparatus for transporting ions from a first pressure region in a mass spectrometer to a second pressure region therein. More specifically, the present invention provides a segmented ion funnel for more efficient use in mass spectrometry (particularly with ionization sources) to transport ions from the first pressure region to the second pressure region. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147585 | CHARGED PARTICLE ENERGY ANALYSERS - Charged particle energy analysers enabling simultaneous high transmission and energy resolution are described. The analysers have an electrode structure ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147586 | Charged Particle Beam Device - The astigmatism control processing time is decreased to 1 second or less by improving the astigmatic difference measurement accuracy. A charged particle beam device includes: a stage on which a sample is loaded; a transport mechanism which carries the sample onto the stage; a charged particle beam optical system which irradiates the sample on the stage with a charged particle beam and detects secondary charged particles generated from the sample; and a controller which determines setup parameters for the charged particle beam optical system and controls the charged particle beam optical system. The controller registers and holds electro-optical system setup parameters for irradiation with a beam tilted from a normal line on the sample as the charged particle beam, compares observation images obtained by the tilted beam, measures the amount and direction of movement and calculates the amount of astigmatism correction from the amount of movement and the direction. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147587 | DIAGNOSIS DEVICE OF RECIPE USED FOR SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE - Disclosed is a diagnosis device of a recipe used for a scanning electron microscope that quickly specifies an error causing factor of the recipe due to a process fluctuation or the like. Specifically disclosed is, a diagnosis device of a recipe to operate a scanning electron microscope is provided with a program to make a display device show shift in a score indicating the degree of pattern matching consistency, wherein a condition of the pattern matching is set in the recipe; a deviation of coordinates before and after the pattern matching; changes in information or the like on fluctuation amounts of a lens before and after the execution of automatic focuses. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147588 | System and Method for Fusing Images - A system and method for generating a fused image is provided. The system comprises processing circuitry configured to access a plurality of images, group the images into a plurality of sets, fuse the images of each set to form a plurality of fused images and fuse the fused images to form a final fused image. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147589 | ROOM TEMPERATURE ALUMINUM ANTIMONIDE RADIATION DETECTOR AND METHODS THEREOF - In one embodiment, a method for producing a high-purity single crystal of aluminum antimonide (AlSb) includes providing a growing environment with which to grow a crystal, growing a single crystal of AlSb in the growing environment which comprises hydrogen (H | 2011-06-23 |
20110147590 | SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL, IN PARTICULAR FREQUENCY-RELATED, AND RADIATION MEASUREMENT DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A SYSTEM - A system for transmitting an electrical signal, notably a frequency-related electrical signal, includes two conducting lines each having a central conductor surrounded by a conducting sheath, the lines being coupled and isolated from one another at each end by a transformer. The central conductor of a line is linked at the input of the system to a coil of a first transformer and at the output of the system to a coil of the second transformer. The invention is applied for example for the transmission of strongly disturbed environment measurement signals. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147592 | ARRANGEMENT ADAPTED FOR SPECTRAL ANALYSIS OF SMALL CONCENTRATIONS OF GAS - This invention comprises an arrangement adapted for a spectral analysis, said arrangement having an IR (Infra Red light) transmitting means adapted for an electromagnetic radiation, a limited space in the form of a cavity serving as a measuring eel! and intended to be able to define an optical measuring distance or path, a sensing means for said electromagnetic radiation, passing said optical measuring distance from said transmitting means to said sensing means, and a unit performing the spectral analysis and connected at least to said sensing means. Said sensing means for the electromagnetic radiation is opto-electrically adapted sensitive to the electromagnetic radiation which is intended to fall within the spectra! area whose selected wavelength components or spectral elements are to become the subject of an analysis in the unit performing the spectral analysis, so as to determine in this unit, over calculations, the relative radiation intensity of the spectral element. Said electromagnetic radiation is adapted to be permitted to pass, with a predetermined energy, the space, in which the sample of gas is disposed, under a predetermined overpressure 1 such as an overpressure variable in time. A correction circuit is adapted to have a produced fictive measuring value reduced to a measuring value that is representative at atmospheric pressure. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147593 | PASSIVE RADIOMETRIC IMAGING DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - The present invention relates to a passive radiometric imaging device and a corresponding method for scanning a scene. The proposed device comprises a radiometer that detects radiation emitted in a predetermined spectral range from a spot of said scene and for generating a radiation signal from said detected radiation, a spot movement means that effects a movement of the spot, from which the radiation is detected, to various positions, a controller that controls said spot movement means to effect the movement of the spot from one position to another position after a random time interval, and a processor that processes the radiation signals detected from the spot at said various positions and for reconstructing an image of said scene by applying compressive sensing. With this device an increase of the temperature resolution of the reconstructed image can be obtained. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147594 | RADIATION IMAGING METHOD WITH INDIVIDUAL SIGNAL RESOLUTION - An imaging method and apparatus, the method comprising collecting detector output data from a radiation detector positioned near a subject provided with a radio-active tracer, and resolving individual signals in the detector output data by (i) determining a signal form of signals present in the data, (ii) making parameter estimates of one or more parameters of the signals, wherein the one or more parameters comprise at least a signal temporal position, and (iii) determining the energy of each of the signals from at least the signal form and the parameter estimates. The acceptable subject to detector distance is reduced or increased, spatial resolution is improved, tracer dose or concentration is reduced, subject radiation exposure is reduced and/or scanning time is reduced. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147595 | TUNGSTATE-BASED SCINTILLATING MATERIALS FOR DETECTING RADIATION - A tungstate-based scintillating material and a method for using a tungstate-based scintillating material is provided. In addition, a radiation detector and an imaging device incorporating a tungstate-based scintillating material are provided. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147596 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND RADIATION DETECTION DEVICE - A photoelectric conversion device is provided and includes: a photoelectric conversion panel in which light detection portions each having a charge storage portion storing light as electric charges are two-dimensionally arranged; a reading control unit that reads the electric charges stored in the charge storage portions of the photoelectric conversion panel for each reading signal line; and a reset unit that is connected to the reading signal lines and discharges residual charges of the charge storage portions for each reading signal line. The reading control unit and the reset unit are arranged at different end portions of the photoelectric conversion panel. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147597 | Active Noise Canceling System for Mechanically Cooled Germanium Radiation Detectors - A microphonics noise cancellation system and method for improving the energy resolution for mechanically cooled high-purity Germanium (HPGe) detector systems. A classical adaptive noise canceling digital processing system using an adaptive predictor is used in an MCA to attenuate the microphonics noise source making the system more deployable. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147598 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERTER - Disclosed is a photoelectric converter. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147599 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FILTERING NOISE IN PIXELATED IMAGE DETECTORS - Systems and methods for filtering noise in pixelated photon counting image detectors are provided. One method includes obtaining image information including event count information for a pixelated solid-state photon counting radiation detector and obtaining a count-rate threshold. The method further includes filtering the event count information based on the count-rate threshold. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147600 | COUNTING X-RAY DETECTOR - For the purposes of particularly high image quality, provision is made for a counting X-ray detector for recording a digital X-ray image from X-ray radiation, with pixel readout units ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147601 | RADIATION IMAGE DETECTOR - A radiation image detector including: an internal power supply section, which is capable of being charged, to supply power to each section; an external power supply terminal to receive power from an external power source to allow the internal power supply section to be charged; and a power supply control section to control supply of the power to the internal power supply section, the power being received from the external power source via the external power supply terminal, wherein when detecting that the external power supply terminal receives power from the external power source, the power supply control section judges an operating state of each section, and controls supply of the power to the internal power supply section according to the operating state of each section, the power being received from the external power source via the external power supply terminal. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147602 | RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING APPARATUS, RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING APPARATUS - A radiographic imaging apparatus includes a sensor panel having an effective pixel region and a peripheral region surrounding the effective pixel region; a scintillator layer disposed on the effective pixel region and the peripheral region of the sensor panel; and a scintillator protecting layer disposed on the scintillator layer. The scintillator layer includes a plurality of columnar crystals disposed on the effective pixel region, a plurality of columnar crystals disposed on the peripheral region, and a resin disposed between the plurality of the columnar crystals on the peripheral region and surrounding the plurality of the columnar crystals on the effective pixel region. The plurality of the columnar crystals on the effective pixel region is enclosed by the sensor panel, the scintillator layer, and the resin. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147603 | RADIATION DETECTION APPARATUS - A radiation detection apparatus includes a radiation detection unit that detects a first intensity of a radiation that has been transmitted through an inspection target to generate a first measurement value, the inspection target being disposed between a radiation source that irradiates the radiation and the radiation detection unit, a transmission ionization chamber that detects a second intensity of the radiation that has not reached the inspection target to generate a second measurement value, the transmission ionization chamber having an enclosed structure, the transmission ionization chamber being disposed between the radiation source and the inspection target, the transmission ionization chamber including an entrance window through which the radiation enters the transmission ionization chamber and an exit window through which the radiation goes out of the transmission ionization chamber, and an operation unit that calculates a physical quantity of the inspection target. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147604 | PARTICLE BEAM IRRADIATION SYSTEM AND PARTICLE BEAM THERAPY SYSTEM - The objective is to eliminate the effect of the hysteresis of a scanning electromagnet so that there is obtained a particle beam irradiation system that realizes high-accuracy beam irradiation. There are provided a magnetic-field sensor that measures the magnetic field of a scanning electromagnet and an irradiation control apparatus that controls the scanning electromagnet based on a measurement magnetic field measured by the magnetic-field sensor and target irradiation position coordinates of a charged particle beam. The irradiation control apparatus is provided with an inverse map means that calculates a target magnetic field, based on the target irradiation position coordinates of the charged particle beam; and a compensator that outputs a control input, to the scanning electromagnet, for controlling the magnetic-field error between the target magnetic field and the measurement magnetic field to be the same as or smaller than a predetermined threshold value. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147605 | ELECTROSTATIC CORRECTOR - A correction device for a charged particle beam device for decreasing, correcting or inverting (that is adjusting) the spherical aberration of a charged particle beam is described. The correction principle is similar to that of common multipole-Correctors. But unlike common devices of that kind this new correction device gets along entirely with plane apertures having specially shaped holes in order to supply the multipoles required for correction and is therefore predestined for miniaturization and the use in multi column devices. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147606 | Apparatus and method for the deflection of electromagnetic radiation, in particular of a laser beam - The deflection apparatus ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147607 | MICRO-CONE TARGETS FOR PRODUCING HIGH ENERGY AND LOW DIVERGENCE PARTICLE BEAMS - The present invention relates to micro-cone targets for producing high energy and low divergence particle beams. In one embodiment, the micro-cone target includes a substantially cone-shaped body including an outer surface, an inner surface, a generally flat and round, open-ended base, and a tip defining an apex. The cone-shaped body tapers along its length from the generally flat and round, open-ended base to the tip defining the apex. In addition, the outer surface and the inner surface connect the base to the tip, and the tip curves inwardly to define an outer surface that is concave, which is bounded by a rim formed at a juncture where the outer surface meets the tip. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147608 | CHARGED PARTICLE CANCER THERAPY IMAGING METHOD AND APPARATUS - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for treatment of a solid tumor. More particularly, the invention comprises a multi-axis and/or multi-field charged particle cancer therapy system. In one embodiment, the tumor is imaged from multiple directions in phase with patient respiration. The two-dimensional images are combined to produce a three-dimensional picture of the tumor relative to patient features. The resulting three-dimensional image is used in generation of a radiation treatment plan and subsequent radiation therapy with the radiation beam in terms of control of two-dimensional beam trajectory, delivered beam energy, delivered beam intensity, and/or beam velocity each as a function of patient vertical translation position, patient rotation position, and/or patient respiration. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147609 | ION BEAM DEVICE - An ion beam device according to the present invention includes a gas field ion source ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147610 | SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUS MODE PROCESSING OF THE CONTENTS OF MULTIPLE REACTION RECEPTACLES IN A REAL-TIME AMPLIFICATION ASSAY - An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in sample vessels. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a sample, incubating the sample, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, ascertaining the presence of a target analyte, and analyzing the amount of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the sample vessels from one station to the next. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte, and, in one embodiment, a method for real-time monitoring of the amplification process. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147611 | MEDICAL IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND A MEASURING METHOD FOR DETECTING THE POSITION OF A CONVEYING DEVICE OF THE MEDICAL IMAGING EQUIPMENT - A medical imaging equipment has a conveying device that can be moved at least partially in at least one direction. A position-detecting device has at least one transmitting element which detects a position of the conveying device and emits position-measuring radiation. The position-detecting device has at least one detector element. The position-detecting device has at least one semi-transparent reflector element. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147612 | SUPPORT AND POSITIONING STRUCTURE, SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING - The invention relates to a charged particle system provided with a support and positioning structure for supporting and positioning a target on a table, the support and positioning structure comprising a first member and a second member and at least one motor so as to move the first member relative to the second member, wherein a shield is present to shield at least one charged particle beam from electromagnetic fields generated by said at least one motor, the support and positioning structure further comprising a spring mechanically coupling the first member and the second member for at least partially bearing the weight of the first member, table and target. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147613 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED ANALYSIS OF PARTICLE SAMPLE - The present disclosure relates to a device for analyzing a dissolved particle sample, said device comprising a microscope system, said microscope system comprising support supporting said sample, an illumination source operably emitting a luminous energizing beam, an optic member focusing said luminous energizing beam into a focal point on said sample, and a spatial filter operably defining an analyzed space around the focal point, and said microscope system comprising an interface operably enhancing said luminous energizing beam, said enhancement interface including a strictly positive focal length and a refractive index greater than the refractive index of said sample, at least a portion of said enhancement interface being disposed on the path of said luminous energizing beam downstream from said support and upstream from said focal point, and at least a portion of said enhancement interface not being rigidly connected to said support. The present disclosure also relates to a method for analyzing a dissolved particle sample by such an analyzing device. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147614 | REFRACTIVE INDEX MATCHED PHOSPHORS AND SUBSTRATES FOR SECURITY APPLICATIONS - Phosphor compositions are provided that can be incorporated into or onto plastic substrates as covert security features. The plastic substrates can be transparent and the phosphor compositions have a refractive index that effectively matches the refractive index of the plastic substrate to maintain the transparency. The phosphor compositions have absorption in the infrared, thus enabling excitation and detection of the compositions with an infrared emitting source. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147615 | Method and apparatus for microscopic imaging system with wide field of view and high collection efficiency - A microscopic imaging system using a laser excitation source, a scanner system, an optical relay system, a first focusing lens, a sample container and a detection system is used to examine tissue and other biological samples. The microscopic imaging system uses a relay optics and simplified compact object to produce a curved image plane in the sample and a method for transforming the curved image field into Cartesian coordinates is described. The system can incorporate a focus compensation system within the compact object to improve the imaging through the sample. The system can incorporate a sample chamber with integrated optics to improve the collection efficiency of the detection system in the microscopic imaging system. The system can incorporate a movable mirror with other fold mirrors to allow for multi-sided imaging of a sample. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147616 | COHERENT NONLINEAR MICROSCOPY SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH VARIATION OF THE FOCAL VOLUME IN ORDER TO PROBE THE NANOSTRUCTURE OF ORGANIZED MATERIALS - A method for the dimensional characterization of a structured material, in which method: an excitation laser beam suitable for coherent nonlinear microscopy is generated, this excitation laser beam being focused in a focal volume within the structured material; signals emitted by the structured material are detected; a plurality of emission patterns, each corresponding to one particular shape of the focal volume, is produced, the particular shapes being obtained for various non-Gaussian spatial profiles of the excitation laser beam wavefront; and on the basis of the emission patterns thus produced, dimensional characteristics of the structured material are deduced therefrom. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147617 | FLUORESCENCE-BASED ULTRAVIOLET ILLUMINATION - A solution for managing illumination of an organism with ultraviolet light is provided. A set of ultraviolet fluorescence characteristics of the organism can be determined using fluorescence data for the organism. The set of ultraviolet fluorescence characteristics can be used to determine a set of target properties of the ultraviolet light. The set of target properties can be used to illuminate the organism with ultraviolet light. The illumination can be managed during growth of the organism, breeding of the organism, and/or maintenance of the organism after harvest. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147618 | CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM SYSTEM - In the embodiment a charged particle beam system includes a main chamber, an exchange chamber, an x-y positioning stage housed in the main chamber, a substrate-supporting structure supported by or provided by said stage and moveable in first and second perpendicular directions of travel between limits which define a field of travel and a substrate handling device housed inside the main chamber for loading and unloading a substrate into and out of the main chamber, the device comprising a bar and a side member for supporting the substance to one side of the bar. A method of loading a substrate in a charged particle beam system is also disclosed. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147619 | TREATMENT APPARATUSES AND METHODS USING PROTON - A treatment apparatus using proton includes a proton generation unit and a magnet. The proton generation unit projects proton into a tumor site of a patient, and the magnet forms a magnetic field around the patient. The proton conducts a spiral motion due to collision with atom of the tumor site and Lorenz force generated by the magnetic field. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147620 | LASER PATTERNING USING A STRUCTURED OPTICAL ELEMENT AND FOCUSED BEAM - Various embodiments provide for laser patterning using a structured optical element and a focused beam. In some embodiments a structured optical element may be integrally formed on a single substrate. In some embodiments, multiple optical components may be combined in an optical path to provide a desired pattern. In at least one embodiment, a projection mask is utilized to control exposure of an object to a laser output, in combination with the controlled motion of the projection mask, the controlled motion of the object and the controlled motion of the laser beam. In some embodiments, a projection mask is utilized to control exposure of an object, and the projection mask may absorb, scatter, reflect, or attenuate a laser output. In some embodiments, the projection mask may include optical elements that vary the optical power and polarization of the transmitted laser beam over regions of the projection mask. In various embodiments, the laser system may modify material of the object. In various embodiments, the laser system may be used to probe a physical property of an object. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147621 | TERAHERTZ WAVE GENERATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING TERAHERTZ WAVE - A terahertz wave generation device is provided with an ultra-short pulse laser light source ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147622 | BIOCHIP SCANNER - An apparatus for analyzing a biochip is provided. More particularly, the present invention provides a biochip scanner for emitting a line-type light with uniform intensity by alternately emitting the line-type light to both sides of a glass substrate holding a biochip labeled by a fluorescent material, and for analyzing a minimum bio sample by increasing the intensity of the fluorescence. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147623 | Shear Block and Blade Interface and Method - A blowout preventer having a first elongated cavity extending along a first axis and a second elongated cavity extending perpendicular to and intersecting the first elongated cavity, a shear block provided in the first elongated cavity and configured to slide along the first axis, where the shear block has a frontal face facing the second elongated cavity and configured to slide towards the second elongated cavity; and a shear blade configured to be attached to the shear block and also configured to shear a tool provided in the second cavity when the shear block slides towards the tool. The frontal face of the shear block has at least a pin region configured to enter a tail region of the shear blade such that the pin region and the tail region form a dovetail joint or the shear block has the tail region and the shear block has the pin region. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147624 | MAGNET VALVE WITH A VALVE HOUSING - The invention relates to a magnet valve, having a valve housing in which a valve body provided with a valve seat is at least partly disposed. A valve tappet is supported longitudinally displaceably in the valve housing and cooperates with the valve seat. A sealing body is provided so as to sealingly close off the valve housing on one of its ends. According to the invention the valve housing has an axial ring rib, which sealingly axially engages an annular groove of the sealing body. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147625 | SOLENOID VALVE, ARMATURE FOR A SOLENOID VALVE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ARMATURE FOR A SOLENOID VALVE - The invention relates to a solenoid valve, in particular for a brake system of a motor vehicle, having an axially displaceably supported armature, on one end of which a valve sealing body is disposed and with the other end of which a pole core is associated, and having a compression spring acting in prestressed fashion between the pole core and the armature. It is provided that the compression spring is held in prestressed fashion in an axial passage of the armature, between a bolt, having the valve sealing body and held in a selectable position in the axial passage in force- and/or form-locking fashion, and a thrust piece, disposed such that it can be pushed out of the axial passage up to a stop and subjects the pole core to the prestressing force. The invention further relates to an armature for a solenoid valve. Finally, the invention relates to a method for producing an armature for a solenoid valve. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147626 | MAGNET VALVE AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - The invention relates to a magnet valve having a valve body, in which at least one inlet conduit and/or at least one outlet conduit of the magnet valve is provided in at least some regions in the valve body. The inlet conduit and/or outlet conduit are in fluidic communication with a valve seat of the magnet valve. According to the invention in the valve body, a receptacle region is provided, in which an insert part having or embodying the inlet conduit and/or the outlet conduit in at least some regions is disposed. The invention further relates to a driver assistance system having such a magnet valve. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147627 | MAGNET VALVE AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - The invention relates to a magnet valve having a valve body, in which at least one inlet conduit and/or at least one outlet conduit of the magnet valve is provided in at least some regions in the valve body. The inlet conduit and/or outlet conduit are in fluidic communication with a valve seat of the magnet valve. According to the invention, the valve body is provided with a receptacle region, in which an insert part embodying the valve seat is disposed. The invention also relates to a driver assistance system having such a magnet valve. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147628 | Solenoid Valve and Driver Assistance Device - The disclosure relates to a solenoid valve ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147629 | SOLENOID ARRANGEMENT AND VALVE ARRANGEMENT - A solenoid arrangement comprises a pole tube which is axially subdivided into a pole core section, a transition section, and a tube section. A magnetic flux between the pole core section and the tube section is interrupted by the transition section. An armature is movably guided in the pole tube and has, at its end facing the pole core section, a flange which axially projects from an end face. According to the invention, the pole core section has a stepped depression into which the armature can plunge and which, starting from the transition section, is subdivided into an annular collar, a shoulder, and a notch which is set back axially and radially. An axial dimension of the collar exceeds an axial dimension of the flange. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147630 | Solenoid Valve - The present invention provides a solenoid valve wherein a valve sleeve and a solenoid case can easily be formed coaxially and manufacturing costs are reduced. The solenoid valve of the present invention comprises a valve sleeve | 2011-06-23 |
20110147631 | Air flow damper - An air flow damper is formed of a multi-apertured flexible sheet sandwiched between two multi-apertured rigid plates, the sheet being slidable between the rigid plates and movable from an open configuration to a closed configuration in which latter the apertures of the rigid plates are sealably closed by the flexible sheet. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147632 | Control Valve Having Live Loaded Packing Follower with Leak-Off and Independent Secondary Seal - A control valve includes a valve body, a valve stem, and a control element. The valve body receives the stem and includes a packing box housing a packing set. A packing follower includes a bore sized to receive the stem and includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a bearing surface, the lower portion sized to extend into the valve bonnet to engage the packing set to apply a first compressive force to the packing set, the upper portion including threads and having an upper counterbore housing a secondary seal ring. A nut operatively engages the threads of the upper portion of the packing follower, the nut positioned to apply a second compressive force to the secondary seal ring, and a spring is positioned between the packing flange and the bearing surface of the packing follower, wherein the first compressive force is independent of the second compressive force. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147633 | AIR INLET VALVE FOR AN AIRPLANE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR AN AIR INLET VALVE - The present invention provides an air intake valve for an aircraft and a method for the production of an air intake valve. The air intake valve has an opening region for letting ambient air through into a fuselage inner region of the aircraft and a flap for opening and closing the opening region, the opening region and the flap each having a shape which is capable of forming air vortices on edges of the opening region when ambient air flows through the air intake valve. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147634 | Ball Valve - A ball valve, in particular for highly pressurized media, with a valve housing ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147635 | TRUNNION-MOUNTED BALL VALVE WITH REVERSE-PISTON EFFECT - A trunnion-mounted ball valve, comprising a valve body including a central body and two opposite tubular sections, the central body having a body cavity and the tubular sections having respective ducts with a common longitudinal axis (A) and respective inner ends facing said body cavity, a trunnion-mounted ball rotatably connected to the valve body and rotatable about an axis of rotation orthogonal to said longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position, the ball having a through hole which is aligned to said ducts in the open position and transversal to said ducts in the closed position, a first and a second seat ring each of which has a guide portion slidably engaging a respective tubular section in the direction of said longitudinal axis and a head portion, wherein one of said seat rings has a ball-side seal provided on said head portion, which establishes a sealing contact between the seat ring and the ball along a ball-side sealing diameter, and a body-side seal, provided on said guide portion, which establishes a sealing contact with a respective tubular section on a body-side sealing diameter, wherein the ball-side sealing diameter and the body-side sealing diameter are constant, wherein the ball-side sealing diameter is greater than the body-side sealing diameter. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147636 | CONSTANT RESIDUAL PRESSURE VALVE - A constant residual pressure valve is provided with a valve body, a valve seat, a communication passage, and an orifice upstream of the valve seat. A cylindrical passage is arranged between the orifice and the valve seat in such a manner as to introduce cavitation bubbles toward the valve seat. The cavitation bubbles are generated in the fuel discharged from the orifice. When the cavitation babbles are collapsed, the foreign matters accumulated on the third valve seat | 2011-06-23 |
20110147637 | ACTUATOR PUMP SYSTEM - An actuator housing unit for a system of layered surfaces, comprising an activated primary surface having a physical shape capable of change when activated by an electrical, chemical, or light stimulus, to expand and exert force or pressure or contract and remove force or pressure, upon activation or deactivation, to move or keep matter within the housing by direct or indirect contact. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147638 | AZEOTROPIC AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE, TRANS-1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE, AND CYCLOPENTANE - Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and a third component. Also disclosed are compositions where the third component is cyclopentane, methanol, dimethyoxymethane, methyl formate or perfluoro ethyl isopropyl ketone. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media. Also disclosed is a process of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147639 | Reactively Processed, High Heat Resistant Composition of Polypropylene and an Olefinic Interpolymer - A propylene polymer is coupled with an olefinic interpolymer by a process comprising contacting under reactive processing conditions at least: A. 10 wt % of at least one propylene polymer; B. 10 wt % of at least one olefinic interpolymer; C. 35 wt % of at least one metal hydrate; and D. A coupling amount of a coupling agent, each weight percent based on the combined weight of the propylene polymer, olefinic interpolymer and metal hydrate. Wire and cable insulation sheaths made from compositions comprising the coupled polymer exhibit desirable heat resistance. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147640 | Thermoplastic Resin Composition Having Electrical Conductivity, Wear Resistance and High Heat Resistance - The thermoplastic resin composition of present invention comprises (A) about 50 to about 90% by weight polyphenylene sulfide resin; (B) about 5 to about 30% by weight graphite; (C) about 5 to about 30% by weight fluoropolyolefin resin; (D) about 1 to about 10% by weight whiskers; and (E) about 0.01 to about 10% by weight carbon nanotubes. The thermoplastic resin composition can exhibit electrical conductivity, wear resistance and heat resistance. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147641 | SURFACE-MODIFIED SUPERPARAMAGNETIC OXIDIC PARTICLES - Surface-modified superparamagnetic oxidic particles, characterized by the following physicochemical characteristics: BET surface area 20 to 75 m2/g; Carbon content 0.5 to 6.0% by weight; Tamped density 150 to 500 g/l; Chlorine content 50 to 1000 ppm; Drying loss 0.1 to 4.0% by weight are prepared by contacting the oxides with the surface modifier either by spraying or vapour deposition and then heat-treating them. The surface-modified oxidic particles can be used as a filler in adhesives. Further fields of application are use for data carriers, as a contrast agent in imaging processes, for biochemical separation and analysis processes, for medical applications, as an abrasive, as a catalyst or as a catalyst support, as a thickener, for thermal insulation, as a dispersing assistant, as a flow assistant and in ferrofluids. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147642 | METHOD OF PRODUCING MAGNETIC POWDER FOR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM - A magnetic powder for magnetic recording medium comprises acicular particles constituted primarily of Fe, wherein the powder contains Co in an amount such that the Co/Fe ratio is 50 at. % or less and the Co is contained in a manner such that the surface portion has a higher concentration than the core portion of the particles, and upon subjecting the magnetic powder for magnetic recording medium to TG measurement, the powder exhibits at least two oxidation starting points: a low-temperature side oxidation starting point and a high-temperature side oxidation starting point. The magnetic powder achieves improved resistance to oxidation without sacrificing magnetic characteristics. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147643 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING NICKEL-MANGANESE-COBALT SPINEL FERRITE HAVING LOW PERMEABILITY LOSS AND NICKEL-MANGANESE-COBALT SPINEL FERRITE PRODUCED THEREBY - Disclosed herein is a method for producing a spinel ferrite which has a low permeability loss and a low dielectric loss so that the spinel ferrite can be widely used as a material for high-frequency (MHz) electronic components, and a spinel ferrite produced thereby. The method for producing the spinel ferrite comprises the steps of: providing nickel oxide, cobalt oxide, manganese oxide and iron oxide; wet-mixing the nickel oxide, the cobalt oxide, the manganese oxide and the iron oxide in methanol to obtain a mixture; collecting powder from the mixture and drying the collected powder; grinding the dried powder; and heat-treating the dried powder, thereby producing a nickel-manganese-cobalt spinel ferrite having a low permeability loss and a low dielectric loss. The nickel-manganese-cobalt spinel ferrite can be widely as a material for RF electronic components, and when it is applied to an antenna, it can reduce the length of the antenna and improve the bandwidth, efficiency and performance of the antenna. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147644 | Compositions and Methods for Reducing Fire Hazard of Flammable Refrigerants - The present invention relates to compositions comprising flammable refrigerant, fire hazard-reducing agent, and optionally a lubricant suitable for use in a refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus. Further, the present invention relates to compositions comprising lubricant and fire hazard-reducing agent and methods for reducing flammability of flammable refrigerant, for delivering a fire hazard-reducing agent to a refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus, and for replacing a non-flammable refrigerant with a flammable refrigerant. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147645 | WATER-SOLUBLE METAL WORKING FLUID, AND COOLANT FOR METAL WORKING - A water-soluble metalworking fluid contains: at least either one of (A) a block polyalkylene glycol represented by the following formula (1) and (B) a polyalkylene glycol monoether represented by the following formula (2); and (C) an alkanolamine fatty acid salt, | 2011-06-23 |
20110147646 | MODIFIED BISMALEIMIDE RESINS, PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING THE SAME - A modified bismaleimide resin of Formula (I) or (II) is provided. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147647 | CARBON-CONTAINING MATRIX WITH ADDITIVE THAT IS NOT A METAL - An article of manufacture comprises a carbon-containing matrix. The carbon-containing matrix may comprise at least one type of carbon material selected from the group comprising graphite crystalline carbon materials, carbon powder, carbon fibers, artificial graphite powder, or combinations thereof. In addition, the carbon-containing matrix comprises a plurality of pores. The article of manufacture also comprises an additive that is not a metal pressure disposed within at least a portion of the plurality of pores. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147648 | NANOPARTICLE AGGREGATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided is a method of manufacturing a nanoparticle aggregate including: forming a micelle or reverse micelle structure including a nanoparticle aggregate therein, and forming a nanoparticle aggregate in which the number of nanoparticles is adjusted inside the micelle or reverse micelle structure by adjusting the size or shape of the inside of the formed micelle or reverse micelle structure. Therefore, a nanoparticle aggregate in which the number of nanoparticles is adjusted can be obtained through a simple process using a micelle or a reverse micelle. Also, a nanoparticle aggregate in which the number of nanoparticles is adjusted is provided. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147649 | Novel diamino-alcohol compounds, their manufacture and use in high solids mineral slurries - A new class of compounds, namely diamino alcohols, is described, along with a process for their production and their use as rheology modifiers in high solids mineral slurries, such as, kaolin clay slurries. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147650 | Compositions Produced From Plasticiser Esters - Compositions including a C | 2011-06-23 |
20110147651 | METHOD OF PRODUCING MAGNESIUM-BASED HYDRIDES - A method of producing magnesium-based hydrides is provided that can enhance production efficiency while securing safety. An Mg ingot including Mg is cut to make a number of Mg flakes. An accumulated matter made by accumulating a number of Mg flakes are compressed and shaped to form a compressed matter of Mg flakes. The compressed matter of Mg flakes is placed in hydrogen gas such that Mg reacts with hydrogen gas, to produce magnesium-based hydrides. Since the Mg flakes have a low risk of explosion, this allows safer production of magnesium-based hydrides. Moreover, compression of the Mg flakes causes distortion in the flakes, which makes it easy for Mg to react with hydrogen gas, allowing enhancement in yield of magnesium-based hydrides. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147652 | Systems and Methods for Generating Sulfuric Acid - Methods and systems for generating sulfuric acid are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes combusting a sulfur-containing material with a gas including oxygen to produce a first stream of sulfur dioxide, mixing water with the first stream of sulfur dioxide to produce a mixed stream, using an energy, electrolytically converting the mixed stream of sulfur dioxide and water into sulfuric acid and hydrogen, generating a source of energy from the hydrogen, and providing the source of energy as at least a portion of the energy for electrolytically converting the first stream of sulfur dioxide and water into sulfuric acid and hydrogen. In some embodiments, the system includes a first chamber for combusting a sulfur-containing material to produce a first stream of sulfur dioxide, an electrolytic cell for converting the first stream into sulfuric acid and hydrogen, and a fuel cell for generating an energy source from the hydrogen. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147653 | PREPARATION METHOD FOR GAS ABSORBENT MATERIAL - A wet milling process for the creation of a mineral carbonation precursor material containing alkaline earth metal silicate and an alkaline earth metal oxide and the combining of the mineral carbonation precursor material with exhaust gases containing CO | 2011-06-23 |
20110147654 | METALLOCARBENE COMPLEX PEROXIDE ACTIVATORS - A bleaching composition comprising a peroxy compound and one or more activator present in an effective amount to activate the peroxy compound, present in an amount effective to accomplish bleaching or cleaning or oxidation. The activator is a metallocarbene of the general structure (XX′C)yMLn′ where M represents a metal center, C represents the carbene carbon bound to the metal center, X and X′ may be the same or different and may furthermore be part of a cyclic structure, Ln′ represents one or more other ligands which may or may not include one or more metal centers, and where y>1. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147655 | POLAR NEMATIC COMPOUNDS - Polar nematic compounds, one example of which has the following structure: | 2011-06-23 |
20110147656 | POLYMERIZABLE LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOUNDS HAVING OXIRANYL GROUP, POLYMERIZABLE LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITIONS AND POLYMERS - Subject The main aim of the invention is to provide a polymerizable liquid crystal compound that has a liquid crystal phase with a wide temperature range centering at room temperature, has an excellent compatibility with another polymerizable liquid crystal compound, has an excellent solubility in an organic solvent and is polymerizable even in air by heat or light. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147657 | POLYMERIZABLE LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOUND, POLYMERIZABLE LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITION AND ANISOTROPIC POLYMER - The main aim of the invention is to provide a polymerizable compound that is excellent in the stability of a liquid crystal phase, a polymerizable liquid crystal composition, and an anisotropic polymer in which the optical anisotropy can be adjusted and a uniform orientation is excellent. An anisotropic polymer having a uniform orientation formed by polymerization of a paint film that was prepared by application of a polymerizable liquid crystal composition including a compound represented by formula (1) having a benzyl ester moiety in the minor axis direction of the molecule to a supporting substrate; wherein at least one of R | 2011-06-23 |
20110147658 | LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITION AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - The subject is to provide a liquid crystal composition that satisfies at least one characteristic of characteristics such as a high maximum temperature of a nematic phase, a low minimum temperature of a nematic phase, a small viscosity, a suitable optical anisotropy, a negatively large dielectric anisotropy, a large specific resistance, a high stability to ultraviolet light and a high stability to heat, or that is suitably balanced regarding two characteristics thereof. The subject is to provide an AM device that has a short response time, a large voltage holding ratio, a large contrast ratio, a long service life and so forth. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147659 | MESOGENIC COMPOUNDS COMPRISING DISCOTIC AND CALAMITIC GROUPS - The invention relates to novel calamitic mesogenic compounds which are especially suitable for use in birefringent films with negative optical dispersion, to novel liquid crystal (LC) formulations and polymer films comprising them, and to the use of the compounds, formulations and films in optical, electrooptical, electronic, semiconducting or luminescent components or devices. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147660 | OXY-NITRIDE PYROSILICATE BASED PERSISTENT PHOSPHORS - A blue (Sr rich) or yellow (Ca rich) persistent phosphor composition is provided, along with methods for making and using the composition. More specifically, in one embodiment, the phosphor includes a material having a formula of A | 2011-06-23 |
20110147661 | NOVEL ALUMINOSILICATE BASED BLUE PERSISTENT PHOSPHORS - A blue persistent phosphor composition is provided, along with methods for making and using the composition. More specifically, in one embodiment, the phosphor includes a material having a formula of A | 2011-06-23 |
20110147662 | STRONTIUM OXYORTHOSILICATE PHOSPHORS HAVING IMPROVED STABILITY UNDER A RADIATION LOAD AND RESISTANCE TO ATMOSPHERIC HUMIDITY - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to inorganic phosphors based on silicate compounds having improved stability under a resulting radiation load and resistance to atmospheric humidity, which are capable of converting higher-energy excitation radiation, i.e. ultraviolet (UV) or blue light, with high efficiency into a longer-wavelength radiation which may be in the visible spectral range. A calcium molar fraction x having a value between 0 and 0.05 is added to a silicate phosphor having the general formula Sr | 2011-06-23 |
20110147663 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ZINC SULFIDE BASED PHOSPHOR - The present invention provides a method for producing a zinc sulfide based phosphor by firing a zinc sulfide based phosphor precursor, comprising at least: a first firing step of firing a mixture containing a zinc sulfide based phosphor precursor, sulfur, and a chlorine-containing flux; and a second firing step of further firing the fired product obtained from the first firing step, wherein the first firing step comprises: heating the mixture in an atmosphere wherein an air stream is introduced so that a temperature of the mixture is increased from normal temperature to a transformation temperature at which a crystal system of the phosphor precursor is transformed; when a temperature of the mixture is increased above the transformation temperature, switching the atmosphere to a nitrogen atmosphere and continuing the heating of the mixture; and when the temperature of the mixture reaches a temperature in a range of 1000° C. to 1200° C., inclusive, maintaining the temperature of the mixture at a constant level and thereafter rapidly quenching the mixture and washing the mixture to obtain a fired product; and wherein the second firing step comprises heating in the nitrogen atmosphere the fired product obtained from the first firing step so that the temperature of the fired product is increased from normal temperature to a temperature in a range of 650° C. to 1000° C., inclusive; and when a temperature of the fired product reaches the temperature in the range of 650° C. to 1000° C., inclusive, introducing oxygen while maintaining the temperature of the fired product and thereafter rapidly quenching the fired product and washing the fired product to obtain a zinc sulfide based phosphor. Use of the method of the present invention makes it possible to provide a zinc sulfide based phosphor material suitable for use in the production of an EL device that shows high brightness. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147664 | COATED PHOSPHORS, METHODS OF MAKING THEM, AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - Compositions comprising a phosphor and a compound having the formula R | 2011-06-23 |
20110147665 | Microchannel Technology Having Structures With Reduced Material and Enhanced Volumetric Productivity - Novel designs for microchannel apparatus are described in which microchannels are shaped to reduce the amount of material needed to build an apparatus. In these designs, some microchannels are shaped, in cross-section, to provide relatively more structural material in areas of greatest stress, while leaving greater area for unit operations in areas of the apparatus that are subjected to relatively less stress. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147666 | FLUX ADDITION AS A FILTER CONDITIONER - Improvements in a gasification system and process for gasifying carbonaceous feedstock with improved energy efficiency. Improved methods and systems for more efficient removal of particulates from a raw synthesis gas while simultaneously providing a novel mechanism for fluxing agent addition to the gasification reactor. A conditioning agent, in the form of coarse fluxing agent particles, is added to the raw synthesis gas upstream from the particle filtration unit. The conditioning agent allows more rapid turnaround of the filtration unit following filter element replacement, extend filter life, facilitates the removal of filter cake from the particle filters, and combines with removed filter cake for recycling to the gasifier. Addition of fluxing agent via this route eliminates the need to premix fluxing agent with the carbonaceous feedstock, thereby maximizing the rate of feedstock addition to the gasification reactor. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147667 | Method of Operating Ruthenium Catalyst Reactor - A catalytic reactor including: a reaction container filled with a catalyst having ruthenium; and an introduction part for introducing a material fluid to the reaction container. The reaction container is supplied with a mixed gas as material fluid to produce synthetic gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide in the presence of the catalyst. The introduction part is connected to the reaction container in a horizontal direction or a direction inclined downward from above a horizontal plane, and a height of the catalyst filled in the reaction container is adjusted above a height at which the material fluid is fed from the introduction part to the reaction container. Also, a method of using the catalytic reactor including monitoring a molar ratio of carbon and oxygen contained in the material fluid and stopping the supply of an oxygen-containing gas to the reaction container before the molar ratio becomes excessively low. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147668 | CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COMPOSITION AND CONDUCTIVE FILM PREPARED USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a conductive polymer composition, including: a conductive polymer; a liquid crystal polymer; and a polar solvent. The conductive polymer composition according to the present invention, differently from a general conductive polymer, can prevent the deterioration of conductive properties by using a minimum of binder or without using any binder at all. Therefore, the conductive polymer film prepared using the conductive polymer composition can be used in electrodes for various display devices, such as liquid crystal displays (LCDs), transparent touch panels, e-papers, organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and the like, because it has a low surface resistance of 10˜1000 Ω/□. | 2011-06-23 |