28th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120175476 | MONITOR SUPPORT ARM - A monitor support ( | 2012-07-12 |
20120175477 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR SLIDE RAIL - A mounting apparatus for a slide rail includes a post, a mounting bracket, a fixing plate, and two fasteners. The post longitudinally defines two positioning holes. The mounting bracket is capable of being connected to an end of the slide rail. An end plate is formed on an end of the mounting bracket, and two through holes are defined in the end plate. The fixing plate defines two fixing holes. The fasteners are respectively extended through the positioning holes of the post and the through holes of the end plate, and engaged in the fixing holes of the fixing plate, to allow the fixing plate to be locked to the post. The mounting bracket is transversely slidably coupled to the post and the fixing plate via the two fasteners. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175478 | SLIDE COVER MOUNTING STRUCTURE - Used in an electronic device comprising a cover panel and a base member, a slide cover mounting structure includes two hinges bilaterally mounted on the top wall of the base member, two sliding rail holders respectively connected to the pivot shafts of the hinges, two sliding rails bilaterally mounted on the bottom surface of the cover panel and respectively slidably coupled to a sliding groove on each of the sliding rail holder, two gears pivotally connected between fixed rails on the sliding rail holders, and two gear racks respectively mounted on the cover panel and meshed with the gears. Thus, the cover panel is prohibited from biasing during sliding movement, and turnable about the pivot shafts of the hinges from a horizontal position to a tilted position relative to the base member. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175479 | Cantilever assembly - A cantilever assembly includes a cantilever arm having a pair of longitudinal fastening channels with a corresponding pair of slots in communication with the fastening channels. An attachment bracket features a connector portion and a pair of spaced leg portions defining a seat there between with each leg portion having at least one aperture. The leg portions also each have an inner surface featuring an elongated groove with each being in communication with a corresponding one of the apertures. The elongated grooves are positioned in alignment with the slots of the cantilever arm when the cantilever arm is positioned in the seat of the attachment bracket. Tee bolts having a shaft portion and an oblong head portion movably pass through the apertures of the attachment bracket with the oblong head portions pivotable between a first orientation where they may be positioned within the elongated grooves of the attachment bracket and passed through the slots and into and out of the fastening channels of the cantilever arm, and a second orientation where they are secured within the fastening channels of the cantilever arm. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175480 | LIFT APPARATUS - A lifting device is disclosed. The lifting device, which includes a bracket installed on a wall, a moving part movably coupled to the bracket, a winding part coupled to the moving part, a wire being wound on the winding part, and a driving unit winding the wire so that the moving part can be moved, can realize a slimmer design while controlling the position of a weight. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175481 | CLIP HOLDER - The invention relates to a medical or surgical clip holder, comprising at least one holding device for holding at least one medical or surgical clip, the at least one holding device comprising at least two holding surface areas movable relative to each other for holding the at least one clip with force locking and/or positive locking, wherein the at least one holding device comprises at least one restoring device for moving the at least two holding surface areas relative to each other into a force-neutral position in which the at least one restoring device holds the at least two holding surface areas in a predefined position relative to each other following deflection of the at least two holding surface areas relative to each other from an initial position into a deflected position. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175482 | Hanger Assemblies and Cabling Management Systems and Methods Including the Same - A hanger assembly for mounting an enclosure on an elongate support includes a body, first and second arms, and first and second attachment devices. The body is configured to be secured to the enclosure. The first and second arms each have opposed upper and lower ends. The lower ends are each pivotally secured to the body. The first and second attachment devices are located on the upper ends of the first and second arms, respectively, and are configured to secure the first and second arms, respectively, to the elongate support. The first and second arms can be pivoted about their lower ends to selectively adjust a spacing between the body and the elongate support to thereby selectively adjust a distance between the enclosure and the elongate support. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175483 | LADDER STORAGE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A ladder storage assembly including at least one support member defining an interior, together dimensioned and configured to removably receive and support a first end of a ladder in and between an access orientation and a stored orientation, and a mounting member securing the assembly to an upper surface of a storage area. The storage assembly is structured to permit rotational movement of the first end of the ladder in moving between the access and stored orientations. A retention member connected to the support member(s) or mounting member maintain the position of the first end of the ladder. At least one securing member connected to the support surface and in spaced relation to the support member(s) releasably retains a second bottom end of the ladder in a stored orientation in which the ladder is substantially parallel to the upper support surface. A method for storing a ladder is also provided. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175484 | DUAL-LAYER SUCTION CUP - A dual-layer suction cup includes an outer body, an adhesive soft inner body and an elastic unit. The outer body is made of a hard material. The adhesive soft inner body can be attached to a smooth airtight surface and a rough airtight surface, providing an adhesion effect. The elastic unit will provide elasticity in an opposite direction after being pressed, such that the chamber in the suction cup is in a vacuum state to enhance the adhesion effect. The adhesive soft inner body and the elastic unit of the present invention greatly enhance the adhesion effect. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175485 | SUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Suction Apparatus is provided including a body portion having at least a first suction surface for attachment to a suitable surface in use via suction. An aperture or channel is defined in said at least first suction surface. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175486 | ADJUSTABLE PANEL MOUNT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A panel mount includes a support structure, a strongback coupled to the support structure, and an adjustment assembly coupled between the strongback and the support structure. The adjustment assembly includes a lift mechanism configured to adjust an angle between the strongback and the support structure. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175487 | MUSIC STAND DEVICE - A music stand device is disclosed. A score panel (SP) is aligned to a top plate (TP) when it is laid down. Position accuracy of the SP relative to the TP is enhanced. An accommodating member and a guide member are installed to a lower surface of the TP. When another end of a supporting member is rotatably connected to a bottom surface of the accommodating member, it is disposed at a position lower than the lower surface of the TP. A rectangular body-side guide slot is disposed on the lower surface of the TP. A guiding-side guide slot is disposed on the guide member. The two slots are disposed at a position lower than an upper surface of the TP. When a shaft-like member slides in the two slots to lay down the SP, the SP is disposed in an opening of the TP to align with the TP. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175488 | CORD FASTENER - The present invention relates to a cord fastener, which is used in cooperation with a cord and for fixing rod-type or columnar components. The cord fastener comprises a main body part having a first surface for leaning against the rod-type or columnar components, and a part for fixing a cord formed at a first end of the main body part and used for fixing a first end of the cord. The main body part has a first aperture for receiving a cord and a slit for clamping a cord communicating with the first aperture for receiving a cord, wherein both of which penetrate through the first surface. Since the cord fastener of present invention is a single part, it is simple in structure and low in cost. Besides, the cord fastener in the present invention can be operated by a single hand, thus also being convenient and efficient for usage. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175489 | Vibration Isolating Device - A vibration isolating device for isolating an object from at least one of vibration and shock from an external source. The vibration isolation device comprises such features as a mounting structure where the object is mounted to, at least a plurality of first springs coupled to the mounting structure to minimize coupling of the at least one vibration and shock to the object, and a shock stop. In addition, the device may include a plurality of stop pins that are separate from the mounting structure and arranged externally to the mounting structure. The stop pins can limit a displacement of the object when the at least one of vibration and shock exceeds a given level. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175490 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUSPENDING AN INNER VESSEL INSIDE AN OUTER VESSEL OF A CRYOSTAT - A suspension system for a cryostat includes a coupling mechanism, a fixation body, and a pin. The coupling mechanism is joined to an outer vessel and coupled with a strap. The fixation body is joined to an inner vessel. The fixation body extends between a front side that faces the coupling mechanism and an opposite receiving side with an interior channel extending from the receiving side to the front side. The channel defines a front opening in the front side and a rear opening in the receiving side. The pin is loaded into the fixation body through the rear opening in the receiving side of the fixation body with the strap looped around the pin and extending through the front opening to the coupling mechanism. The pin secures the coupling mechanism to the fixation body via the strap by engaging the fixation body inside the channel. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175491 | RFID TAG HOLDER - The present invention relates to an RFID tag holder, which comprises an RFID tag carrier used to carry an RFID tag, and a base having a circular surface, a holding portion and at least one magnetic component disposed therein. The shape of the circular surface matches that of the disposing hole, the magnetic component is used to make the disposing hole magnetically attachable to combine the base with the disposing hole, and two clip arms of a holding unit grip the holding portion and hold the RFID tag carrier after passing through two through holes of a metal substrate. The RFID tag holder has the following advantages: fast installation, low cost and reusability; is suitable for disposing holes with any depth and size; reduced interference and improved reading effect; no extra processing cost; dust-proof, water-proof and oil-resistant; and better composability, extensibility and flexibility. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175492 | Cake mold - A disposable cake mold for making numbered cakes, particularly birthday cakes or anniversary cakes. The cake mold is constructed from one piece of material with a bottom plate containing a pressed out number. The bottom plate is integrally connected to a wall which is prefably disposed perpendicular to the bottom plate. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175493 | Fastener-free connection of adjacent concrete formwork tables built with wood I-Joists and wood-based panels - The invention provides a means for making a reusable, non-destructive connection of adjacent formwork tables constructed of wood I-Joists and wood-based plyform sheathing. The connection may be made and removed by workers below in a way that does not damage the forms. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175494 | OCCUPANCY SENSOR AND CONTROLLABLE PHOTOSENSOR - An occupancy sensor is provided with a separable override unit to selectively override the operation of the occupancy sensor at designated times and for selected time intervals. The occupancy sensor includes a light sensor for actuating the occupancy sensor and a light assembly when the ambient light is below a predetermined level and to deactivate the occupancy sensor when the ambient light is above a threshold level. The override unit having a light source is removably attached to the occupancy sensor. The override unit is coupled to the occupancy sensor to emit light to actuate the light sensor of the occupancy sensor, thereby preventing the occupancy sensor from being actuated regardless of the light level in the surrounding areas. A control unit is operatively connected to one or more override units for selectively controlling the normal operation of the occupancy sensor. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175495 | AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM WITH STRAY LIGHT COMPENSATION - An autofocus system adaptable for use in microscopes or other optical systems incorporates an auxiliary photodetector that measures light only from a reference light source. An outgoing reference beam, incident upon a target to be inspected, is reflected to become an incoming reference beam incident on a photodetector. The photodetector generates a focus error signal proportional to the displacement of the target from the ideal focal point. The auxiliary photodetector generates a correction signal proportional to the output of the reference light source. The correction signal is used to compensate the focus error signal for stray light generated by the reference light source. The compensated focus error signal may be used to drive a servomechanism to displace either the target or the microscope objective lens to bring the target into focus. The correction signal may also be used to compensate the reference light source gain to control the reference light source output. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175496 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NAVIGATION - An apparatus and system for use in determining location of a celestial body are presented. The apparatus comprises: a polarizer comprising an array of polarized light filter cells and a light sensor array. The array of polarized light filter cells comprises at least a first polarization direction and a second polarization direction different from said first polarization direction. And the polarizer thereby produces polarized light of at least first and second different polarizations. The light sensor array is configured to receive the polarized light from the polarizer and produce data indicative of a pattern of at least one of light polarization intensity and direction. The pattern is indicative of at least one of azimuth and elevation of the celestial body to be located. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175497 | IMAGE SENSOR PIXELS WITH BACK-GATE-MODULATED VERTICAL TRANSISTOR - Image sensor arrays may include image sensor pixels each having at least one back-gate-modulated vertical transistor. The back-gate-modulated vertical transistor may be used as a source follower amplifier. An image sensor pixel need not include an address transistor. The image sensor pixel with the back-gate-modulated vertical source follower transistor may exhibit high fill factor, large charge storage capacity, and has as few as two row control lines and two column control lines per pixel. This can be accomplished without pixel circuit sharing. The pixel may also provide direct photo-current sensing capabilities. The ability to directly sense photo-current may facilitate fast adjustment of sensor integration time. Fast adjustment of sensor integration time may be advantageous in automotive and endoscopic applications in which the time available for the correction of integration time is limited. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175498 | IMAGE SENSORS AND METHODS WITH SHARED CONTROL LINES - An image sensor includes a pixel array with a plurality of pixels. Two or more rows of pixels in the pixel array share a control line in the pixel array, and pixels of the two or more rows of pixels that are in a same column of the pixel array are connected to provide output to different column readout lines. A method includes providing a control signal over a control line within a pixel array to pixels in two or more rows of the pixel array, and reading out signals from the pixels in the two or more rows at a same time over different column readout lines. An image sensor includes a pixel array with a plurality of pixels, and two or more columns of pixels in the pixel array may share a control line in the pixel array for receiving a control signal. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175499 | PIXEL ARRAY WITH GLOBAL SHUTTER - A pixel includes a photo-sensitive element for generating charges in response to incident radiation. A transfer gate is positioned between the photo-sensitive element and a sense node for controlling transfer of charges to the sense node. A reset switch is connected to the sense node for resetting the sense node to a predetermined voltage. A first buffer amplifier has an input connected to the sense node and an output connected to a sample stage operable to sample a value of the sense node. A second buffer amplifier has an input connected to the sample stage. Control circuitry operates the reset switch and causes the sample stage to sample the sense node while the photo-sensitive element is exposed to radiation. An array of pixels is synchronously exposed to radiation. Sampled values for a first exposure period can be read while the photo-sensitive element is exposed for a second exposure period. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175500 | SOLID STATE IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE - A solid state image pickup device may include a pixel unit that includes a photoelectric conversion element, the pixel unit including a plurality of pixels that are arranged in a form of a two-dimensional matrix in the pixel unit, each of the plurality of pixels outputting a reset signal and a pixel signal, an analog signal processing unit that includes a first capacitor and a second capacitor, a delay circuit that includes a plurality of delay elements that are connected in a ring form, an A/D converter that detects the number of stages in which the pulse signal has propagated through the delay elements in the delay circuit during a sampling time period and generates a digital signal based on the detected number of stages, and a switching circuit that switches a connection of the first capacitor. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175501 | IMAGE SENSING DEVICE AND MANUFACTURE METHOD THEREOF - An image sensing device for receiving an incident light having an incident angle and photo signals formed thereby is provided. The image sensing device includes a micro prism and a micro lens for adjusting the incident angle and converging the incident light, respectively, a photo sensor for converting the photo signals into electronic signals, and an IC stacking layer for processing the electronic signals. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175502 | OPTICAL MODULE - Embodiments of the present invention provide an optical module, including an MT-Ferrule and a photoelectric conversion unit. The MT-Ferrule is configured to connect multiple channels of optical channels outside the optical module with multiple channels of optical channels of the photoelectric conversion unit, and implement coupling and transmission of multiple channels of single-mode optical signals between the two. The photoelectric conversion unit is configured to convert multiple channels of single-mode optical signals input from the MT-Ferrule into multiple channels of electrical signals and output the multiple channels of electrical signals, and generate, driven by multiple channels of input electrical signals, multiple channels of single-mode optical signals and output the multiple channels of single-mode optical signals to the MT-Ferrule. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175503 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS - There is provided a photoelectric conversion apparatus capable of obtaining good photoelectric conversion characteristics regardless of a decrease in current amplification ratio of the phototransistor and manufacturing variations in phototransistor. The photoelectric conversion apparatus includes a photoelectric conversion element that generates a current by photoelectric conversion; a transistor that inputs a current generated by the photoelectric conversion element to a base thereof, amplifies the input current, and outputs the amplified current from an emitter; a logarithmic conversion unit that logarithmically converts the current output from the transistor; a current generating unit that outputs the current to the base of the transistor; and a current controlling unit that controls the output current of the current generating unit in a light shielding state of the photoelectric conversion element based on the signal logarithmically converted by the logarithmic conversion unit. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175504 | Electrical isolators - The invention discloses an electrical isolator circuit comprising: an input stage comprising a transmitter of an opto-isolator; and an output stage comprising: a receiver of the opto-isolator; an active circuit in series with the receiver between the receiver and a power rail of the output stage; a first resistor connected to an output of the active circuit, and an input for the application of a predetermined voltage to the active circuit, the output stage being configured such that a varying output voltage is developed across the first resistor in response to input of a high voltage AC signal to the input stage. Ideally the output stage is operable to clamp the voltage across the receiver at the level of the predetermined voltage, thereby allowing for an increase in the load resistor and variable output resistor without increasing the time constant to unacceptably having regards to switching requirements. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175505 | Method and Device for Scanning-Microscopy Imaging of a Specimen - A method and a device for scanning-microscopy imaging of a specimen ( | 2012-07-12 |
20120175506 | SHEET AND BLOCK FOR ENHANCING PROXIMITY SENSOR PERFORMANCE - An electronic device can include different components providing different functionality. Some electronic devices can include a proximity sensor for determining when a user's face is near the device. The sensor can include an emitter and a detector that are separated by a foam block to limit cross-talk between the emitter and detector. A sheet can be placed over the foam block to define openings for each of the emitter and detector. Some electronic devices can also include a camera. A glass cover secured to the device enclosure can protect the camera. To improve an adhesive bond between the glass cover and a metal enclosure, an ink layer can be placed between an adhesive and the glass. In addition, the camera or another component may need to be grounded to ensure proper operation. During assembly, however, the position of the camera can shift due to closing an enclosure. A grounding assembly that maintains contact with the camera in its initial and final positions can be provided. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175507 | LIGHT VALVE MODULE AND PROJECTION DEVICE USING THE SAME - A light valve module and a projection device using thereof are provided. The projection device includes a chassis, a light source, a projection lens, the light valve module and a fastener assembly. The light valve module is configured within a cavity of the chassis by the fastener assembly and disposed on a transmission path of a light beam so as to convert the light beam to an image light beam. The light valve module includes a field lens, a light valve component and an elastic frame. First and second surfaces of the elastic frame respectively contact the field lens and the light valve component. A recess of the elastic frame is located on one of the first surface and the second surface. A pressed portion of the elastic frame is deformed towards the recess when the field lens and the light valve component press the elastic frame. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175508 | SENSOR MODULE - A sensor module includes a lens attached on an opening side of a housing and a circuit board with a sensor device mounted thereon attached on the other opening side. A stepped part is formed on the inside of the housing. An adjustment gap for adjusting the position of the circuit board is formed between a vertical face of this stepped part and an outer peripheral face of the circuit board. An adhesive injection groove that varies the width of the adjustment gap is formed by providing a recess and/or a projection on the vertical face of the stepped part and an opposing face of the outer peripheral face of the circuit board in at least one of at least two fixing portions where the circuit board is fixed to the stepped part with an adhesive. Adhesive is applied into the adhesive injection groove. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175509 | GAMMA CAMERA CALIBRATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Calibration techniques for a gamma camera of a medical imaging system are provided. The calibration of a gamma camera includes acquiring data from a patient at a gamma camera over a first interval, processing the received data to determine a pixel energy spectrum for each pixel of the data and a main energy peak location for each pixel based on the pixel energy spectrum, and calibrating the gamma camera based on the main energy peak location. Imaging systems implementing the calibration techniques are also provided. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175510 | FLUIDIC DENSITY MEASUREMENTS BASED ON BETA PARTICLES DETECTION - Devices, methods and related systems are described for measuring a property of a fluid including density in a subterranean environment. A device includes a pressure housing having one or more window formed in the pressure housing, and a flow device arranged in the pressure housing for the fluid to flow through the flow device. Further, a radiation source mounted within the pressure housing approximate a first source window configured to generate particles into the fluid. A detector supported by the pressure housing and positioned approximate a first detector window of the one or more window, the first detector window located between the detector and the flow device. The detector can be a solid state beta particle detector with a wide band gap such as the diamond detector, and the radiation source can be a beta particle source such as a strontium 90 source. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175511 | METHOD FOR MONITORING OR TRACING OPERATIONS IN WELL BOREHOLES - The present invention relates to novel methods for monitoring or tracing a job operation performed in a borehole, such as well boreholes traversing a geological formation. In one embodiment, the novel methods of the invention comprise the steps of: (a) disposing into the borehole a neutron absorber during the performance of the job operation; (b) logging the borehole with an instrument capable of measuring a neutron capture in and around the borehole after performance of the job operation; and (c) monitoring or tracing the job operation performed in the borehole by comparing the measured neutron capture with a baseline neutron capture in and around the borehole. The methods of the present invention pose small or no risk from a health safety and environment perspective and are useful for monitoring or tracing hydraulic fracturing, cementing operation in well boreholes, production logging or subsurface location of downhole collars, float shoes and other jewellery. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175512 | RAYLEIGH SCATTER-BASED LARGE DIAMETER WAVEGUIDE SENSOR SYSTEM - Disclosed is an apparatus for estimating a parameter in a borehole penetrating the earth. The apparatus includes a large diameter waveguide (LDW) sensor configured to be disposed in the borehole and to sense the parameter at one or more locations along the LDW sensor, the LDW sensor having an outer dimension greater than or equal to 0.25 mm and random variations of an optical property. An optical interrogator is coupled to the LDW sensor and configured to illuminate the LDW sensor with incident light at a swept frequency and to receive light from the large diameter waveguide due to Rayleigh scattering of the incident light by the random variations of the optical property along a length of the LDW sensor. The received light provides information for estimating the parameter and a location along the LDW sensor where the parameter was sensed. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175513 | Sensor Array Configuration for Swept-Wavelength Interferometric-Based Sensing Systems - A method, system and apparatus for obtaining a parameter of interest relating to a wellbore is disclosed. A fiber optic cable having a plurality of sensors is disposed in the wellbore, wherein the plurality of sensors have reflectivity values configured to provide improved signal-to-noise ratio compared to signal-to-noise ratio of a plurality of sensors having substantially same reflectivity values. Light is propagated into the fiber optic cable from a light source and signals are received at a detector from the plurality of sensors in response to interaction of the propagated light with the plurality of sensors. A processor may be used to obtain the parameter of interest from the received signals. The fiber optic cable may be coupled to a member in the wellbore, wherein the parameter of interest is related to the member. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175514 | Mass Spectrometer - In an ion detector, power supplies ( | 2012-07-12 |
20120175515 | SAMPLE SUBSTRATE FOR LASER DESORPTION IONIZATION-MASS SPECTROMETRY, AND METHOD AND DEVICE BOTH USING THE SAME FOR LASER DESORPTION IONIZATION-MASS SPECTROMETRY - An object of the present invention is to provide a sample substrate for laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry for LDI-MS which substrate enables mass spectrometric analysis of a sample correctly at high sensitivity without generating interference peaks upon irradiation of the sample to laser light and uniform application of the sample onto a base. Another object of the invention is to provide a mass spectrometer (device) employing the sample substrate. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175516 | VAPOUR GENERATORS - A vapour generator system ( | 2012-07-12 |
20120175517 | METHODS FOR DETECTING DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE BY MASS SPECTROMETRY - Provided are methods for determining the amount of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in a sample using mass spectrometry. The methods generally involve ionizing DHT in a sample and detecting and quantifying the amount of the ion to determine the amount of DHT in the sample. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175518 | TECHNIQUE AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING ION MASS, ENERGY, AND ANGLE IN PROCESSING SYSTEMS - A time-of-flight (TOF) ion sensor system for monitoring an angular distribution of ion species having an ion energy and incident on a substrate includes a drift tube wherein the ion sensor system is configured to vary an angle of the drift tube with respect to a plane of the substrate. The drift tube may have a first end configured to receive a pulse of ions from the ion species wherein heavier ions and lighter ions of the pulse of ions arrive in packets at a second end of the drift tube. An ion detector may be disposed at the second end of the ion sensor, wherein the ion detector is configured to detect the packets of ions derived from the pulse of ions and corresponding to respective different ion masses. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175519 | Detector Tube Stack with Integrated Electron Scrub System and Method of Manufacturing the Same - A novel detector tube structure (such as for a neutron detection tube) and method of manufacture are described. The novel manufacturing process carries out the electron scrubbing of the detection surface/material after the container enclosure has already been sealed. In this manner, much of the complex manufacturing equipment typically associated with such detection tubes can be eliminated and large numbers of detectors may be manufactured at the same time. The present invention therefore involves a novel detector tube structure and a new method of manufacture for the same. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175520 | SYSTEM AND METHOD REDUCING FIBER STRETCH INDUCED TIMING ERRORS IN FIBER OPTIC COUPLED TIME DOMAIN TERAHERTZ SYSTEMS - A system for reducing effects relating to stretching of an optical fiber includes an optical control source, the optical source outputting an optical signal, a terahertz transmitter and receiver both being optically coupled to the optical source, and a means for providing the optical signal to both the terahertz transmitter and terahertz receiver such that the terahertz receiver is synchronized to the terahertz transmitter by the optical signal. The means prevents the stretching of an fiber carrying the optical signal provided to the terahertz transmitter or terahertz receiver or allows for the stretching an optical fiber such that the terahertz receiver will still be synchronized to the terahertz transmitter by the optical signal. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175522 | THERMAL INFRARED SIGNAGE, METHOD OF MAKING AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF FOR INFRARED WEAPON SIGHT CALIBRATION - An improved signage visible by infrared cameras and infrared weapon sights is provided. Particular application is made to the calibration of infrared weapon sights. A method of preparing the signage is disclosed. A method of using the signage for weapon calibration to a desired target is also disclosed. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175523 | MATRIX DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION AND TIME OF REACTION OF THE GAMMA QUANTA AND THE USE OF THE DEVICE TO DETERMINE THE LOCATION AND TIME OF REACTION OF THE GAMMA QUANTA IN POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - The subject matters of the invention is a matrix device and method for determining the place and time of the gamma quanta interaction as well as the use of the device for determining the place and time of the gamma quanta interaction in positron emission tomography. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175524 | SENSING UV DOSAGE OF A FLUID STREAM - Devices and Methods for sensing UV dosage of a fluid stream are described. In a first aspect, a device | 2012-07-12 |
20120175525 | HIGH PERFORMANCE NEUTRON DETECTOR WITH NEAR ZERO GAMMA CROSS TALK - A neutron detector includes a photo sensor with an electrical signal output electrically connected with an electrical signal input node of an electrical signal amplifier circuit. A resistive load is electrically connected between the electrical signal input node and a reference voltage node. The resistive load is a smaller resistance than an open circuit input resistance of the electrical signal amplifier circuit at the electrical signal input node thereby reducing the effective input resistance of the amplifier as seen by the photo sensor's electrical signal output. The neutron detector includes a set of scintillation layers connected to a light guide that channels light to the photo sensor. Moderator material is applied around the set of layers reducing thermal neutron absorption within the detector and increasing detector efficiency. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175526 | IONIZATION GENERATING TUBE AND AN IONIZATION GENERATING DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - This invention relates to an ionization tube and an ionization device including the same. The ionization tube according to one aspect of this invention has a hollow structure, and the tube is formed using a mixture of a ceramic and a radioactive material, and the radioactive material is distributed along the entire length of the tube. Consequently, the ionization tube according to this invention can enhance ionization efficiency because the surface area over which alpha particles are emitted can be increased. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175527 | LITHOGRAPHY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROCESSING SUBSTRATES IN SUCH A LITHOGRAPHY SYSTEM - The invention relates to a lithography system comprising a plurality of lithography system units. Each lithography system unit comprises a lithography apparatus arranged in a vacuum chamber for patterning a substrate; a load lock system for transferring substrates into and out of the vacuum chamber; and a door for enabling entry into the vacuum chamber for servicing purposes. The load lock system and the door of each lithography system unit are provided at the same side and face a free area at a side of the lithography system, in particular the service area. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175528 | PARTICULATE COMPOSITIONS HAVING PLURAL RESPONSES TO EXCITATION RADIATION - A particulate composition comprises a plurality of particles wherein at least one of the particles comprises at least two different crystalline and/or glass phases, each phase comprising a host lattice and a dopant sensitive to electromagnetic radiation. The different phases simultaneously produce different responses on exposure to photons of the same energy, whereby the output from the particulate composition when exposed to said photons is the sum of the responses from the different phases. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175529 | Photoresponsive Nanoparticles as Light-Driven Nanoscale Actuators - Photoresponsive shape memory nanoparticles have a layered smectic ordering and include a photoresponsive moiety selected from the group consisting of azobenzene, stilbene, and spiropyran. Multiple cycles of contraction and extension in these materials can be controlled by UV and visible light. By changing light intensity and exposure time, the magnitude of actuation can be modulated. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175530 | Method and Apparatus Pertaining to Radiation-Therapy Treatment-Plan Optimization - These various embodiments access target information regarding a radiation-therapy treatment volume for a given patient as well as non-target information regarding at least one structure other than the radiation-therapy treatment volume that also comprises a part of the given patient. These embodiments then provide for accessing uncertainties information regarding spatial uncertainties as pertain to at least one of the target information and the non-target information and using that uncertainties information to characterize at least one radiation-therapy treatment plan optimization consideration with respect to a preference of usage to thereby provide preference considerations. These preference considerations are then used to influence a follow-on radiation-therapy treatment plan optimization process when developing a treatment plan for the radiation-therapy treatment volume. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175531 | SYSTEM AND METHODS OF PHOTON-BASED RADIOTHERAPY AND RADIOSURGERY DELIVERY - Photon-based radiosurgery is widely used for treating local and regional tumors. The key to improving the quality of radiosurgery is to increase the dose falloff rate from high dose regions inside the tumor to low dose regions of nearby healthy tissues and structures. Dynamic photon painting (DPP) further increases dose falloff rate by treating a target by moving a beam source along a dynamic trajectory, where the speed, direction and even dose rate of the beam source change constantly during irradiation. DPP creates dose gradient that rivals proton Bragg Peak and outperforms Gamma Knife® radiosurgery. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175532 | COMPACT MODULAR EBEAM SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In an Ebeam system, the cathode assembly and/or the window assembly can be simply and quickly replaced or exchanged as required by conditions of use, without replacing the vacuum chamber, or other component systems. In some cases, replacement may be made without removing the vacuum chamber from its installed position. As a result, the cathode assembly and the window assembly can be readily changed over for maintenance. In addition, modular replacement cathode assemblies and window assemblies having varying characteristics may be selected to match a specific desired application, and then installed into the system. The system may be designed as a compact and lightweight portable device. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175533 | EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM WITH PROGRAM RECORDED THEREON - An extreme ultraviolet light source apparatus, in which a target material is irradiated with a laser beam from a laser apparatus and the target material is turned into plasma, thereby emitting extreme ultraviolet light, may include a burst control unit configured to control irradiation of the target material is irradiated with the laser beam outputted successively in pulses from the laser apparatus when the extreme ultraviolet light is emitted successively in pulses. The target material is prevented from being turned into plasma by the laser beam while the laser beam is outputted successively in pulses from the laser apparatus when the successive pulsed emission is paused. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175534 | METAL FOAMS - There is described an open cell porous structure the cells of which are optionally filled with an elastomeric or thermosetting plastic comprising a nanocrystalline metallic or nanocrystalline metal matrix composite coating wherein the nanocrystals have a crystallite size of from about 5 nm to about 150 nm. A process for preparing the coated open cell porous structures is also disclosed. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175535 | OPTICAL BACKPLANE HAVING AT LEAST ONE OPTICAL RELAY ELEMENT FOR RELAYING LIGHT FROM AN INPUT FACET OF THE BACKPLANE TO AN OUTPUT FACET OF THE BACKPLANE - An optical backplane is provided that has at least first and second side walls that are generally parallel to one another and at least one optical relay element disposed on at least one of the parallel side walls. An optical signal is coupled into the optical backplane through an entrance facet of the backplane. The optical signal is maintained within the optical backplane by internal reflection at the parallel side walls of the backplane. The optical relay element receives the optical signal reflected off of one of the side walls and reflects and refocuses the optical signal to guide the optical signal and prevent it from diverging as it propagates through the backplane from the entrance facet to the exit facet. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175536 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING A VALVE ACTUATOR - A system and method for testing a valve actuator is provided, where an electrical motor is operatively connected to the valve actuator operatively connected to the valve. The system can include a main motor driver connecting the electrical motor to a primary power source, a first sensor to monitor the primary power source, a second sensor to monitor the flow of current to the electrical motor, a third sensor to monitor the angular rotation of the valve, and an emergency shut down (“ESD”) controller to operate the main motor driver in the event of an alarm condition to actuate the valve to a fail-safe position. The method includes the steps of providing the system, actuating the valve, monitoring the rotation of the valve and generating an alarm if the valve does not rotate in response to the step to actuate it. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175537 | APPARATUS FOR PIPELINE INSPECTION AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - An in-line inspection tool for pipeline inspection. The tool comprising a channel through which pipeline fluid can flow through the tool; a flow control valve assembly comprising a valve member which is movable between a closed position and an open position for controlling the rate of flow of pipeline fluid through the channel, the flow control valve assembly further comprising a fluid-filled chamber; and an electrical linear actuator assembly configured to control movement of the valve member from the closed position to the open position, wherein the electrical linear actuator assembly is located in the chamber of the flow control valve assembly, wherein the electrical linear actuator assembly comprises a motor configured to operate the valve member, and wherein the electrical linear actuator assembly defines a flow path to allow fluid from the chamber of the flow control valve assembly to flow through the motor. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175538 | INTERNALLY POWERED EARTHQUAKE TRIGGERED AND ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLABLE SHUTOFF VALVE - An earthquake triggered and electronically controlled shutoff valve for allowing or preventing a flow of a fluid. The shutoff valve incorporates a weight positioned on a pedestal and disengaged from a surrounding moveable tube. Upon sufficient vibrational force, the weight moves from its resting position on the pedestal and engages with the moveable tube to block the flow of the fluid through the shutoff valve. In addition to vibrational forces, the shutoff valve may be electronically triggered via a connector electrically connected to one or more solenoids positioned within the shutoff valve. The solenoids may engage with the weight upon electrical stimulation or may engage with a moveable member coupled to the moveable tube. An energy storage unit provides power for the solenoids such that the solenoids may function in the absence of external power to the shutoff valve. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175539 | SAFETY DEVICE AGAINST COMBUSTIBLE GAS LEAKS FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES - A safety device against gas leaks for an apparatus having at least one gas tap or the like ( | 2012-07-12 |
20120175540 | HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROLLING SOLENOID VALVE - A part of drain oil discharged from a retard hydraulic chamber | 2012-07-12 |
20120175541 | SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF FLUID, PARTICULARLY FOR WASHING MACHINES - A valve assembly including a valve body with inlet and outlet ports, between which there is a main valve seat cooperating with an associated main obturator. The obturator defines together with the valve body, a variable volume control chamber in permanent communication with the inlet port through a first passage having a reduced cross-section. The control chamber is adapted to be brought into communication with the outlet port through a second passage having a larger cross-section. Also provided is a solenoid pilot valve including a control coil and a movable core associated with an auxiliary obturator adapted to open and close the second passage. Between the second passage and the outlet port, is defined a second variable volume control chamber, which is delimited in part by the auxiliary obturator, and the movable core associated with the auxiliary obturator is mounted outside of the flow-path of the fluid. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175542 | SLIDE VALVE APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF SURFACE PRESSURE AND SURFACE PRESSURE APPLICATION METHOD THEREOF - In order to simplify work of applying and releasing a surface pressure in a slide valve device constructed of a fixed plate, a slide plate, a seal plate, and the like, provided is a slide valve device for automatic surface pressure application and a surface pressure application method therefor, the slide valve device including: a base frame ( | 2012-07-12 |
20120175543 | VALVE RELEASE MECHANISM - A valve release mechanism has an actuator, a ring, a plurality of ball bearings, and a retainer. The retainer is positioned adjacent an inner diameter of the ring and has a plurality of circumferentially spaced holes therein. Each circumferentially spaced hole receives one of the plurality of ball bearings, which are movable therein. The ring has channels and lands along its inner diameter that allow the ball bearings to move varying distances relative to the retainer. The lands contact the ball bearings when the ring is in a first position and the channels receive the ball bearings when the ring is in a second position. The poppet has a groove that is vertically aligned with circumferentially spaced holes in the retainer when the poppet is in a first closed position. The ball bearings are pressed into the groove in the poppet by the lands of the ring. The resulting interference of the ball bearings with poppet locks the poppet in the first closed position. The ring can be moved from the first closed position to a second position by the actuator. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175544 | THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE BASED GATE VALVE - A displaceable valve body incorporated into a housing including a rigid thermoplastic body including suspended within the housing by a vertically displaceable stem associated with a solenoid. A softer thermoplastic material is applied in perimeter extending fashion to an exterior of the first material for sealing the valve when displaced to an interrupting position established between inlet and outlet locations communicating with the valve housing and, in the lowered position, a lower and arcuate configured edge of the body seals the interior of the valve housing. The solenoid is mounted atop the housing and communicates with the body via an interiorly/vertically translating stem in order to selectively lift and lower the body relative to a through flow interior established within the housing. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175545 | VALVE STEM CONNECTION STRUCTURE OF PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE AND METHOD THEREFOR - In a valve stem connection structure of a pressure reducing valve, an insertion recess portion ( | 2012-07-12 |
20120175546 | ORGANICALLY MODIFIED HYBRID AEROGELS - Disclosed and claimed herein are hybrid aerogels which are compositions of tetraalkoxysilanes and bis-(trialkoxysilyl)imides that exhibit low thermal conductivities and high compressive strengths. Methods for their preparation are also provided. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175547 | COMPOUND MATERIAL COMPRISING A METAL AND NANOPARTICLES - The present invention relates to compound materials comprising a metal and nanoparticles, in particular carbon nano tubes (CNT), characterized in that the compound has a metal crystallite structure of crystallites having an average size which is in the range of higher than 100 nm and up to 200 nm, preferably between 120 nm and 200 nm. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175548 | Thermally Conductive Resin Composition Including a Milled Pitch Based Carbon Fiber - Disclosed is a thermally conductive resin composition including (A) about 40 to about 70% by weight of polyphenylene sulfide based resin; (B) about 20 to about 30% by weight thermally conductive graphite; and (C) about 10 to about 30% by weight milled pitch based carbon fiber. The resin composition can have excellent thermal conductivity by improving thermal conductivity in a plane-direction and thermal conductivity in a Z-direction and also can have commercially usable impact strength. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175549 | THERMALLY-CONDUCTIVE ORGANIC ADDITIVE, RESIN COMPOSITION, AND CURED PRODUCT - The present invention provides a thermally-conductive organic additive which (i) is an organic polymer, unlike a thermally-conductive inorganic filler such as ceramic, metal and a carbon material, (ii) is capable of imparting thermal conductivity to plastic by being added thereto, (iii) can reduce the weight of a composition even when added to a resin in a large amount, without causing abrasion on molds and deteriorating an electrical insulation property of the composition, and (iv) provides the composition with excellent molding processability. The present thermally-conductive organic additive includes a liquid crystalline thermoplastic resin which has a mainly-chain structure, wherein a main chain of the liquid crystalline thermoplastic resin contains mainly a repeating unit represented by the general formula (1): | 2012-07-12 |
20120175550 | AQUEOUS DISPERSION FOR CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING AND CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING METHOD USING SAME - A chemical mechanical polishing aqueous dispersion includes (A) silica particles, and (B) a compound that includes two or more carboxyl groups, a particle size (Db) of the silica particles (A) that is detected with a highest detection frequency (Fb) being larger than 35 nm and 90 nm or less, and a ratio (Fa/Fb) of a detection frequency (Fa) that corresponds to a particle size (Da) of larger than 90 nm and 100 nm or less to the detection frequency (Fb) being 0.5 or less when measuring a particle size distribution of the chemical mechanical polishing aqueous dispersion by a dynamic light scattering method. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175551 | Si ALLOY NEGATIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR ELECTRIC DEVICE | 2012-07-12 |
20120175552 | POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - There is provided a positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries which suppresses gelation when kneaded with a binder resin in producing a positive electrode material and provides excellent coating properties. The positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries comprises a lithium composite oxide represented by the following general formula (1) and a Ca atom contained in the lithium composite oxide. When the positive electrode active material is analyzed by X-ray diffraction using Cu—Kα radiation as a radiation source, the intensity ratio (b/a) of (b) the diffraction peak at 2θ=18.7±0.2° to (a) the diffraction peak at 2θ=37.4±0.2° derived from CaO is from 10 to 150. Li | 2012-07-12 |
20120175553 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SILICON INGOT - Method for producing a silicon ingot comprising the following steps: providing a container to receive a silicon melt, providing a temperature control device to control the temperature of the silicon melt in the container, arranging raw material in the container comprising silicon and at least one hydrogen-containing additive to reduce the formation of dislocations, and control of the temperature in the container ( | 2012-07-12 |
20120175554 | CORROSION CONTROL IN AND SELENIUM REMOVAL FROM FLUE GAS WET SCRUBBER SYSTEMS - A method and composition for the reduction of the emission of selenium into the environment from the burning of fossil fuels with the use of two chemistries, either individually or in combination with each other. The method uses polydithiocarbamic compounds, including polydithiocarbamic compounds derived from a polymer produced from acrylic-x and alkylamine in conjunction with a scrubber process to capture selenium and reduce its emission in aqueous phase blowdown. The method and composition also helps reduce corrosion in the scrubber process. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175555 | Use of thermoplastic copolyester or copolyamide elastomer to increase oxygen scavenger activity of functionalized polyolefin films - Use of thermoplastic elastomer to increase oxygen scavenger activity of functionalized polyolefin films. An oxygen-scavenging composition comprising (I) an oxidizable metal component, (II) an electrolyte component, (III) a non-electrolytic, acidifying component, and (IV) a copolyester or copolyamide thermoplastic elastomer. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175556 | Open-Cell Foams Having Superabsorbers - The invention relates to superabsorbent-endowed open-cell foams in the form of sheet materials comprising an open-cell foam and superabsorbent which are not more than 30 mm in thickness. It further relates to processes for their production and also to their use for moisture regulation. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175557 | NANO-YAG:CE PHOSPHOR COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR METHODS OF PREPARATION - Disclosed herein are cerium doped, garnet phosphors emitting in the yellow region of the spectrum, and having the general formula (Y,A) | 2012-07-12 |
20120175558 | Nano-porous precursors for opto-ceramics via novel reactive dissolution - The invention relates to a process for preparing porous glass particles suitable for use as precursor materials for production of an opto-ceramic element. The process comprises: providing particles of a soluble glass composition comprising at least one soluble component, at least one component having low solubility in an aqueous solution, and at least one lasing dopant which also has a low solubility in the aqueous solution; and immersing the particles in an aqueous solution having low solubility for said at least one component and said at least one lasing dopant, to thereby dissolve substantially all of the soluble portions of the glass particles. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175559 | PHOSPHOR PARTICLES AND MAKING METHOD - Phosphor particles are provided in the form of spherical polycrystalline secondary particles consisting of a multiplicity of primary particles, including a garnet phase having the composition: (A | 2012-07-12 |
20120175560 | ZnO GREEN LUMINESCENT MATERIAL AND ITS PREPARATION - The present invention relates to ZnO green luminescent material and its preparation. The ZnO green luminescent material is prepared by doping a trivalent rare earth ion compound and a Li compound into zinc oxide material. The method comprises the following steps: (1) weighing raw material in the stoichiometric ratio of formula ZnO: xA, yLi, (2) grinding the raw material, sintering it at 800-1200° C. for 2-8 h, cooling to the room temperature, and then obtaining the ZnO green luminescent material. The present ZnO green luminescent material doped with trivalent rare earth ion compound and Li compound has high stability and luminous intensity, and has higher low-voltage cathode ray luminescence efficiency. The method can easily be operated and can be used widely. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175561 | METAL COMPLEXES - The present invention relates to metal complexes having high solubility and to electronic devices, in particular organic electroluminescent devices, containing these metal complexes. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175562 | Solvent Systems and Methods of Producing High Flash Point Solvent Systems Including Terpenes - Compositions and solvent mixtures include at least one organic solvent and at least one terpene. In some embodiments, the terpene is a monoterpene. In some embodiments, the terpene is pure gum turpentine, oil of turpentine, a component of turpentine, or a combination of these. In some embodiments, the organic solvent is acetone or a green solvent. Addition of a minimal amount of terpene to the organic solvent or organic solution raises the flash point of the mixture, preferably to a predetermined value. The predetermined value is preferably in the range of 110 to 120° F. The amount of terpene is preferably in the range about 0.05 to about 5 percent by total weight of the mixture. In some embodiments, the compositions are used as coatings, such as paints or adhesives. In some embodiments, at least one terpene is added to a lubrication formulation. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175563 | REACTIVE DILUENTS CONTAINING SILANE GROUPS - The present invention relates to reactive diluents for moisture-curing coating systems containing silane groups. The invention further relates to a method for the production of said diluents, and to the use thereof in coating agents, adhesives and sealants. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175564 | CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COMPOSITION AND CONDUCTIVE FILM PREPARED FROM THE COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a conductive polymer composition including a conductive polymer, a dopant, a solvent, and a thixotropic agent. The conductive polymer composition includes the thixotropic agent in lieu of a binder, so that the viscosity of the conductive polymer composition is high and the electrical conductivity thereof is superior. The thixotropic agent can reversibly change the viscosity by expansion and shrinkage, thus adjusting the viscosity of the conductive polymer composition depending on the end uses. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175565 | POLYMER COATINGS CONTAINING CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS - The present invention relates to coatings containing conductive polymers and anhydric compounds, to the production and use thereof and also to dispersions for producing coatings of this type. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175566 | BRANCHED POLYDIORGANOSILOXANE POLYAMIDE COPOLYMERS - Branched polydiorganosiloxane polyamide, block copolymers and methods of making the copolymers are provided. The method of making the copolymers involves reacting one or more amine compounds including at least one polyamine with a precursor having at least one polydiorganosiloxane segment and at least two ester groups. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175567 | Colloidal Semiconductor Nanocrystals Having 1-Dimensional Quantum Confinement And Methods Of Making The Same - In some embodiments, a nanocrystal described herein comprises a semiconductor material MX, wherein M is a group II or a group III element and X is a group V or a group VI element to provide a II/VI compound or a III/V compound, the nanocrystal having lateral dimensions and a vertical dimension having the shortest axis, wherein surfaces of the nanocrystal normal or substantially normal to the axis of the vertical dimension comprise a layer of M ions passivated by a counter ion chemical species. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175568 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING TRANSITION METAL HYDROXIDES - The present invention relates to a process for preparing transition metal hydroxides with a mean particle diameter in the range from 6 to 12 μm (D50), which comprises combining, in a stirred vessel, at least one solution of at least one transition metal salt with at least one solution of at least one alkali metal hydroxide to prepare an aqueous suspension of transition metal hydroxide, and, in at least one further compartment, continuously introducing a mechanical power in the range from 50 to 10 000 W/l in a proportion of the suspension in each case, based on the proportion of the suspension, and then recycling the proportion into the stirred vessel. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175569 | OXIDE SINTERED BODY, PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR, TARGET, AND TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM - A target for sputtering which enables to attain high rate film-formation of a transparent conductive film suitable for a blue LED or a solar cell, and a noduleless film-formation, an oxide sintered body most suitable for obtaining the same, and a production method thereof. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175570 | TABLET FOR ION PLATING, PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR AND TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM - A tablet for ion plating which enables to attain high rate film-formation of a transparent conductive film suitable for a blue LED or a solar cell, and a noduleless film-formation not generating splash, an oxide sintered body most suitable for obtaining the same, and a production method thereof. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175571 | LASER PROTECTION POLYMERIC MATERIALS - This invention concerns a polymer coating material composition (PCM) comprising as components a Polymer Matrix, carbon nanotubes (CNT) as optical power limiters (OPL), and carbon-rich molecules. One aspect of the invention is where the Polymer Matrix is a hyperbranched polymer, such as a hyperbranched polycarbosiloxane polymer. Another aspect of the invention is where the CNT is a short multiwall carbon nanotube (sMWNT). A further aspect of the invention is where the carbon-rich molecules are triethoxysilyl anthracene derivatives. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175572 | SOLVENT FOR PRINTING, PATTERN COMPOSITION FOR PRINTING COMPRISING THE SOLVENT, AND PATTERNING METHOD USING THE COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a solvent for printing which comprises a first solvent selected from the group consisting of acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, methanol and mixtures thereof, and a second solvent selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PGMEA), propylene glycol monomethyl ether (PGME), isopropanol, butyl acetate, ethyl-3-ethoxypropionate and mixtures thereof. Further disclosed are a pattern composition for printing comprising the solvent for printing, and a patterning method using the composition. The use of the solvent for printing enables formation of an accurate pattern. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175573 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYPHOSPHONATES AND ADDITIVES THAT EXHIBIT AN ADVANTAGEOUS COMBINATION OF PROPERTIES, AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Disclosed are new compositions consisting of polyphosphonates and specific additive compositions that exhibit superior resistance to degradation due to exposure to air, high temperature and air, moisture or combinations thereof. Also disclosed are polymer mixtures or blends comprising these polyphosphonates/additive compositions and commodity and engineering plastics and articles produced therefrom. Further disclosed are articles of manufacture produced from these materials, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, fiber-reinforced articles, or any combination thereof. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175574 | Multi-Function Tool - A multi-function tool includes a shank body, a pry bar, at least one clutch, a foot hold, and a fine adjustment mechanism. The shank body includes a plurality of located grooves. The pry bar includes a first receptacle adapted for the shank body inserted therethrough. The foot hold is mounted on the shank body. The fine adjustment mechanism for fine adjusting the pry bar is mounted on the shank body and engaged with the pry bar and includes at least one second receptacle. Furthermore, the at least one clutch is disposed in the at least one second receptacle and alternatively engaged with a selective one of the plurality of located grooves of the shank body Furthermore, the pry bar is adapted to be fine adjustably moved through a distance smaller than a pitch between two adjacent located grooves. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175575 | Boom mountable robotic arm - A boom mountable robotic arm for includes a beam pivotally mounted on a boom mounting adaptor, at least two electrically insulated support posts mounted to and spaced apart along the beam, and at least a first rotation coupling and a plurality of second rotation couplings. The first rotation coupling provides pivotal mounting of the beam on the boom mounting adaptor so as to provide selectively controllable rotation of the beam in a substantially vertical plane. The second rotation couplings provide selectively controllable rotation of the electrically insulated support posts about corresponding second axes of rotation between a retracted position substantially laid flush along the beam and a pick-up position ready to receive a conductor being supported. An actuated scissor linkage is mounted to the beam and the boom mounting adaptor for selectively adjusting an angular position of the beam relative to the boom mounting adaptor. | 2012-07-12 |
20120175576 | LEVEL WIND ARM FOR A WINCH ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to an improved level wind arm for a winch drum assembly, and a winch drum assembly incorporating such a level wind arm. The level wind arm includes a cross member adapted to bias against an outwardly extending portion of rope, the cross member being concave so that more force is required for the rope spindle associated with the cross member to “climb” the slope of the cross member, causing a momentary pause in motion of the spindle after it reaches the end of wind stroke. This momentary pause allows for rope being wound onto the drum to rise up the end wall of the drum to create a new layer which is aligned and consistent with the layer below, without causing gaps in the rope or other circumstances which could lead to the rope accumulating at any one point, or becoming tangled. The present invention also includes means of ensuring that tension is maintained in the rope, and that the rope does not jump off the reel and, for example, into the clutch mechanism. | 2012-07-12 |