30th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140203081 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR RECOGNIZING ERRONEOUS INSERTION OF CARD, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device comprises a socket having a plurality of connection terminals that accommodates a card-type external device having a corner cut-out portion, a plurality of contact pads exposed on a surface of the card-type external device that are correspondingly connected to the connection terminals in response to insertion of the card-type external device into the socket. A detection unit detects erroneous insertion of the card-type external device into the socket in response to incorrect location of the cut-out portion during the erroneous insertion. A processor outputs a control signal in response to the detected erroneous insertion of the card-type external device. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203082 | CARD READER DEVICE USING A MOBILE, AND THE METHOD THEREOF - A card reader device using a mobile and the method thereof is introduced. The mobile is adopted to supply electric power through audio output jack, and to transmit card data applied from the card reader device via microphone input jack. The card reader unit is connected to the audio jack of the mobile, and offers card data read by the card reader units via microphone input of the mobile. The card reader device comprises a contact type card reader unit to read cards with magnetic strips, and a contactless type card reader unit for contactless smart cards. The card reader device of the present invention enables and simplifies card transaction through mobile devices, and the reader is combinable with any mobiles with audio jack only. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203083 | TWO-PART READER FOR CONTACTLESS CARDS - Pursuant to some embodiments, systems, methods, apparatus and means for operating two-part contactless card readers are provided. In some embodiments, the two-part contactless card reader is installed in association with a transaction counter, where the transaction counter has a first surface and a second surface. Pursuant to some embodiments, the device includes a customer-facing unit installed on a first surface of the transaction counter, a base unit installed on a second surface of the transaction counter, the second surface apart from the first surface, where the first surface and the second surface are separated by a substantially solid material with no aperture formed therethrough. The base unit includes electronic components for generating interrogation signals for interrogating contactless cards, the electronic components also for receiving card data signals from the contactless cards, the card data signals indicative of card data stored in the contactless cards. The customer-facing unit includes at least one indicia for indicating, to a user of a contactless card, a location at which the contactless card is to be presented to the contactless card reader. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203084 | APPARATUS HAVING HYBRID MONOCHROME AND COLOR IMAGE SENSOR ARRAY - There is provided in one embodiment an apparatus having an image sensor array. In one embodiment, the image sensor array can include monochrome pixels and color sensitive pixels. The monochrome pixels can be pixels without wavelength selective color filter elements. The color sensitive pixels can include wavelength selective color filter elements. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203085 | QR CODE DISPLAY OBJECT, METHOD OF SELLING QR CODES USING SAME AND METHOD OF PROVIDING INFORMATION THEREOF - Provided is a QR code display object which is manufactured with a quality capable of verifying recognition of various sizes of expanded/reduced QR codes in advance and can be commercially distributed. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203086 | IMAGE READER HAVING IMAGE SENSOR ARRAY - An image reader can include an image sensor array. An image reader in one embodiment can include an optical system capable of directing light reflected from a target onto the image sensor array. An image reader can be used for reading a dataform. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203087 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR READING OPTICAL INDICIA USING A PLURALITY OF DATA SOURCES - A system for decoding an encoded symbol character associated with a product is provided. The system includes a scanning apparatus comprising a first scan source disposed within a housing, and a second scan source disposed within the housing. The second scan source comprises an operating technology distinct from an operating technology of the first scan source. The first scan source is adapted to output a first scan data set, and the second scan source is adapted to output a second scan data set. At least one of the first scan data set and the second scan data set comprises product bar code scan data. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203088 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROTECTING PERSONAL ACCOUNT INFORMATION - The invention provides systems and methods for protecting information related to personal accounts and other kinds of information displayed on personal and identification cards. In some embodiments, the invention further provides a credit card with a card portion displaying a first part of an account number and an electronically readable region. The credit card may also include a sleeve portion that holds the card portion and that may display a second part of an account number. The sleeve portion may have a window through which the first part of the account number is visible, so that the first and second parts of the account number provide a complete valid account number. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203089 | CONTROLLER CONFIGURED TO RECEIVE A CFM SETTING LESS THAN A BLOWER MINIMUM IN A ZONING APPLICATION, AN HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING THE CONTROLLER AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE CONTROLLER - The disclosure provides a HVAC system, a method of operating a controller of an HVAC system and a controller of an HVAC system. In one embodiment, the HVAC system includes: (1) a blower having a minimum CFM value, and (2) a controller having (2A) an interface configured to receive a desired CFM value for conditioning a zone and (2B) a processor configured to determine a total CFM value for conditioning multiple zones including the above zone based on the desired CFM value. The desired CFM value is below the minimum CFM value of the blower. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203090 | WIRELESS DAMPER TESTING AND CONTROL SYSTEM - A wireless damper control and test system comprising a wireless controller for communicating with a wireless interface using an identifier whereby actuation timing of a damper actuator is transmitted by signal, the wireless interface connected to a damper to be controlled or tested using the transmitted signal, the wireless controller transmits the signals to the wireless interface for operational verification of the damper and damper actuator, and the wireless interface detects a damper state by contacts mounted on the damper and communicates the damper state to the wireless controller. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203091 | PORTABLE DIGITAL THERMOSTAT - Portable Digital Thermostat, consist of a base unit suitable for wall mounting in a location suitable for such purpose in a manner similar to a conventional thermostat. Included in the system is a conventional rechargeable battery powered remote control unit that incorporates all aspects of a modern digital thermostat, including programming functions, clock, displays, controls and sensors. Designed to promote energy conservation and climate control where needed, this invention allow repositioning of the remote control unit any where within the building. The remote control unit allows automatic control of the HVAC system based on the temperature at any selected location without the hassle of rewiring and repositioning the base unit. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203092 | COMMUNICATING THERMOSTAT RECOVERY ALGORITHM - The present subject matter relates methods and systems for operation of an HVAC system including a heat pump and a secondary energy source (electric or gas) where a utility's demand response server may issue demand response event instructions. Upon receipt of a demand response event instruction as set point for controlling the HVAC system may be changed and, upon expiration of the demand response event, the HVAC system is controlled so that operation of its secondary energy source is inhibited until recovery of the system to its user established set point is obtained. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203093 | MULTI-TANK WATER HEATER SYSTEMS - A water heater system that includes a first water storage tank plumbed in series with a second water storage tank, and methods for controlling such a water heater system. In some instances, and in response to a water draw, a controller may activate both a first heat source associated with a first water storage tank and a second heat source associated for a second water storage tank. This rapid turn-on control may help reduce a drop in water temperature in the first water storage tank that might otherwise occur. The controller may also increase the setpoint temperature of the first water storage tank and/or the second water storage tank in response to a water draw. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203094 | BALLASTLESS TRACK SYSTEM - A ballastless track system comprises a base; a track slab arranged above the base; a poured-field layer arranged between the base and the track slab, the poured-field layer being formed by filling self-compacting concrete, emulsified asphalt cement mortar or resin mortar, and the inside of the poured-field layer being of a steel bar structure; a connecting piece, the first end of the connecting piece extending into the track slab, and the second end of the connecting piece extending into the poured-field layer; and two rows of rail-seat arranged on the track slab in parallel; and rails arranged on the rail-seat. The ballastless track system is high in reliability, good in durability, and easy in construction and maintenance. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203095 | DEVICE FOR SELF-EXTRACTION OF VEHICLE - A vehicle extraction device includes a track for insertion between a wheel of the vehicle and soft ground below the wheel. A ground-penetration head is connected to a leading end of the traction track. The ground-penetration head includes a plate for placement on an outer perimeter surface of the wheel and a fastening mechanism for attaching the plate to the wheel. Attaching the ground-penetration head to the wheel with the leading end facing an intended direction of rotation of the wheel and rotation of the wheel in the intended direction may insert the ground-penetration head and the track between the outer perimeter surface and the soft ground. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203096 | RAILROAD RAIL AND TIE FASTENER APPARATUSES AND METHODS THEREOF - A fastener apparatus for a railroad rail and tie includes a yoke plate support frame and a yoke plate. The yoke plate support frame includes opposing securing arms coupled by a perpendicular yoke plate support. The opposing securing arms are spaced apart to detachably seat the yoke plate support over the railroad tie. Attachment tabs extend above the perpendicular yoke plate support from the opposing securing arms. The yoke plate includes a first plate extending along a first plane, a second plate extending out from an edge of the first plate and along a second plane which is at a different angle from the first plane, and yoke plate attachment tabs coupled to the first plate and the second plate. The yoke plate attachment tabs are configured to detachably couple the yoke plate to the yoke plate support frame through the attachment tabs of the opposing securing arms. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203097 | Selectively dispensing sprays - Reloadable devices can dispense, from a single device, multiple sprays that can vary in composition and/or in dose. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203098 | Liquid Supply System for a Gravity Feed Spray Device - A system, including a gravity fed container assembly, including a container, a lid configured to cover a chamber in the spray coating supply container, wherein the chamber is configured to hold a spray material, a filter assembly within the chamber and configured to filter the spray material in the chamber, and a valve coupled to the filter assembly and configured to open when the container couples to a spray device, wherein the valve is configured to move the filter assembly from a first position to a second position, wherein the first position blocks the filter assembly from filtering the spray material and the second position enables filtering of the spray material. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203099 | ULTRASONIC PRODUCED WATER DISPERSION DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - An ultrasonic dispersion system for dispersing fluid collected from a wellbore during hydrocarbon production is disclosed. The system comprises a holding tank for containing a fluid collection; a fluid intake in communication with the holding tank for input of fluid collected from a wellbore; and an air intake in communication with the holding tank. An ultrasonic generator bank positioned in the holding tank for contact with the fluid collection is used for particlizing the fluid collection to generate an air/particle mixture with the air input into the holding tank. The ultrasonic generator bank comprises an ultrasonic source positioned below the surface of the fluid collection for particlizing at least a portion of the fluid collection; a power source for providing power to the ultrasonic generator bank; and an outlet in an upper region of the holding tank for exhausting the air/particle mixture from the holding tank. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203100 | APPARTUS AND METHOD FOR DISPERSING LIQUID IN AEROSOL - A system and method delivers an atomized solution to the interior volume of a building or room utilizing a venturi effect for the atomization. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203101 | Water Shooter Device and Associated Visual Water Effects - A device to shoot water into the air for a water display is described. The configuration of the shooter allows a stream of water to be shot out that contains reduced or no air exiting the device with the water, which provides a non-frothy appearance. The device may control the velocity of the water being shot by the device so that unique visual effects may be achieved, including an effect where a volume of water is suspended in the air. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203102 | WATER SPRAYING SYSTEM - A water spraying system includes an engine, a pump driven by the engine, the pump including a pump inlet configured to be fluidly coupled to a water source and a pump outlet providing water at an increased water pressure, a sprayer fluidly coupled to the pump outlet, the sprayer including a flow restriction valve, a trigger for operating the flow restriction valve, and a wireless transmitter configured to transmit a wireless start signal indicating release of the flow restriction valve, a wireless receiver, and a controller coupled to the wireless receiver, wherein the wireless receiver receives the wireless start signal from the wireless transmitter and in response the controller activates the pump by starting the engine. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203103 | WATER BLASTING GUN SAFETY SYSTEM - The invention relates to systems and methods for the safe operation of water blasting guns. The invention provides systems and methods for ensuring that a component of a water blasting gun can withstand the operating pressure of the gun. Aspects of the invention include a color-coding system for water blasting gun safety; tools for the proper assembly of a water blasting guns; gun components having a safety code; and computer systems for asset-tracking, job safety analysis, and instruction that promote the safe use of water blasting guns. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203104 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING SYNTHETIC JETS - A system and method for the packaging of a synthetic jet actuator is disclosed. A synthetic jet actuator is provided that includes a first plate, a second plate spaced apart from the first plate and arranged parallelly thereto, and a housing positioned about the first and second plates and defining a chamber. The housing includes at least one orifice therein such that the chamber is in fluid communication with an external environment. The synthetic jet actuator also includes a mounting mechanism configured to mount the first and second plates within the housing in a suspended arrangement and an actuator element coupled to at least one of the first and second plates to selectively cause deflection thereof, thereby changing a volume within the chamber so that a series of fluid vortices are generated and projected to the external environment out from the at least one orifice of the housing. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203105 | UNDERGROUND LIFTABLE LOW-FLOW SPRINKLER - The invention relates to an underground liftable low-flow sprinkler comprises: a subterranean cylindrical housing arranged under the ground and having a first and second containing room with different diameter and a lifting tube being storable in the first containing room and a low-flow sprinkler being storable in the second containing room. The low-flow sprinkler provides a screw tube screwing on an upper end of the lifting tube for lifting together. When the water is sent into a water inlet, the lifting tube in the first containing room is moved upward by water force. The low-flow sprinkler then extends out from the second containing room and the water flows through a nozzle, swinging base and other components to circularly sprinkle an annular region. The present invention has low flow and uniform sprinkle characteristics to achieve an ease of use and water conservation effects. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203106 | SHIELD ASSEMBLY OF LOW-FLOW SPRINKLER - The invention relates to a shield assembly of low-flow sprinkler comprises: a support body, a low-flow sprinkler assembly arranged in the support body and a plurality of shield units sequentially combined to form an arc-shaped shield to be easily installed on the low-flow sprinkler and convenience to adjust sprinkling orientation for the required sprinkling area and to increase or decrease the number of shield units for adjusting the sprinkling angle in order to enhance sprinkling orientation and angle precision. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203107 | THROUGHFLOW CONTROLLER - The invention relates to a sanitary insert part ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140203108 | FUEL INJECTOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FUEL INJECTOR - A fuel injector, including a valve insert and a plug extrusion coating, is described, the valve insert including a valve seat and a valve housing. The valve housing has an alignment device, which is equipped to align the valve insert in an injection molding die, and the plastic extrusion coating has a second alignment device which is equipped to align the fuel injector during assembly in an internal combustion engine. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203109 | INJECTION NOZZLE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An injection nozzle ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140203110 | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM HAVING A FUEL-CARRYING COMPONENT, A FUEL INJECTOR AND A CONNECTING ELEMENT - A connecting element for fuel injection systems is used for connecting a fuel injector to a fuel-carrying component. A connecting part is provided, which is fastened on the one side on a shoulder of the fuel-carrying component and, on the other side, on a shoulder of the fuel injector. For this purpose, the connecting part is developed at least partially as a pot spring. A fuel injection system having such a connecting element is also indicated. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203111 | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM HAVING A FUEL-CARRYING COMPONENT, A FUEL INJECTOR AND A CONNECTING ELEMENT - A connecting element for fuel injection systems is used for connecting a fuel injector to a fuel-carrying component. For this purpose, the connecting element has a base body, which is connected on the one side in a form-locking manner to the fuel-carrying component and on the other side is connected in a form-locking manner to the fuel injector. The base body is developed as a bracket-shaped base body, the base body having a first arm, a second arm and a connecting web. The base body abuts on a first contact surface, which is provided on the first arm, on the one side against the fuel-carrying component and on a second contact surface, which is provided on the second arm, on the other side against the fuel injector. An elastic decoupling is provided between the first contact surface and the second contact surface. Furthermore, a fuel injection system having a fuel-carrying component, a fuel injector and such a connecting element is indicated. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203112 | FUEL INJECTOR - A common rail fuel injector includes a control valve member unattached to, but trapped between, a push pin and a seat of an injector body. The push pin has a head that includes a contact surface and a crown that includes a stop surface. An air gap surface of an armature is located between a top of the head and the stop surface of the crown when the contact surface of the push pin is in contact with the armature. The stop surface of the crown is located between an air gap plane of a stator assembly and the air gap surface of the armature. The push pin, the armature and the control valve member are movable among a rest configuration, an injection configuration, and an over travel configuration. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203113 | Solenoid Actuator And Fuel Injector Using Same - In one aspect, a fuel injector includes an injector body that defines a fuel inlet, a drain outlet and a nozzle outlet. A direct operated check valve is positioned in the injector body and includes a needle valve member with an opening hydraulic surface exposed to fluid pressure in a nozzle supply passage, and a closing hydraulic surface exposed to fluid pressure in a needle control chamber. The needle valve member is movable between a first position at which the nozzle supply passage is blocked to the nozzle outlet, and a second position at which the nozzle supply passage is open to the nozzle outlet. A needle control valve is positioned in the injector body and includes a control valve member movable between a first position at which the needle control chamber is fluidly connected to the drain outlet, and a second position at which the needle control chamber is fluidly blocked to the drain outlet. A solenoid actuator is positioned in the injector body and includes a stator assembly and an armature assembly coupled to the control valve member. One of the stator assembly and the armature assembly includes a non-magnetic insert that moves into and out of contact with another of the stator assembly and the armature assembly at an energized position and a de-energized position, respectively. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203114 | NON-PHOTOSENSITIVE SILOXANE COATING FOR PROCESSING HYDROPHOBIC PHOTOIMAGEABLE NOZZLE PLATE - A method of forming a patterned photoresist layer having a hydrophobic surface is provided. The method includes forming a photoresist layer on a substrate and image patterning. The photoresist layer may comprise a polymeric material. The imaged photoresist layer may then undergo a two-stage post-exposure bake. A surface treatment may be performed on the photoresist layer in between the two-stage post-exposure bake. The surface treatment may include applying a siloxane solution on a partially post-exposure baked photoresist layer. The post-exposure baked photoresist layer may then be developed to form the patterned photoresist layer. The method may be used to form a hydrophobic photoimageable nozzle plate of a micro-fluid ejection head having improved mechanical properties and stable hydrophobic properties. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203115 | NOZZLE HEAD FOR APPLYING AN INSULATING MATERIAL - A nozzle head for emitting a spray jet of an application agent is configured such that a volumetric flow of the application agent can be applied by the spray jet, and such that the spray jet will be substantially flat and have a jet width that is a dependency of the volumetric flow of the application agent. The nozzle head comprises two outer plates and a middle plate that is disposed between the two outer plates and that includes a front edge on a spraying side of the nozzle head. The front edge of the middle plate includes a predetermined contour. The middle plate includes first and second outer tips on respective first and second sides of the middle plate, the outer tips protruding in a spraying direction. Further, the middle plate includes a recess in a middle portion of the middle plate. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203116 | Micro-Electronic Misting Device - The MICRO-ELECTRONIC MISTING DEVICE is an attachable/detachable portably powered sensor activated misting device. A mist is delivered from a nozzle apparatus once a distance and delay calibrated sensor module triggers a micro-electronic air/water pump motor. The sensor is activated by a user's proximity to the sensor. The configured sensor and motor pump apparatus sets inside a housing designed to fasten/twist onto common or specially designed containers. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203117 | ELECTROSTATIC ATOMIZING APPARATUS - An electrostatic atomizing apparatus is provided with a discharge electrode, a water feeder for supplying water to the electrode, and a high voltage supply configured to generate a high intensity electric field to electrostatically atomize the water supplied to the discharge electrode. The electrode and the high voltage supply are held by an identical circuit substrate. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203118 | APPARATUS TO CONTROL THE DISPENSING OF A PRECISE AMOUNT OF GROUND COFFEE INTO AN ESPRESSO PORTAFILTER BASKET - A coffee-measurement apparatus ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140203119 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING ORGANIC FIBROUS MATERIALS OR GRANULAR MATERIALS - A method and a device for the cold mechanical production of organic fibrous materials or granular materials. At least one load having organic material containing fibers is introduced into an interior ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140203120 | Method and Device for the Mechanical or Mechanical-Biological Treatment of Waste - The invention relates to a method for treating waste in a mechanical or mechanical-biological waste treatment plant, comprising the following steps of:
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20140203121 | CLASSIFIER - A classifier including a housing, a body, a vane assembly, and an outlet. The housing extends along a longitudinal axis between opposing first and second ends, and includes a lower portion provided at the first end and including an inlet, an upper portion provided at the second end and including a reclaim outlet, and an intermediate portion provided between the upper and lower portions. The body is disposed within the housing that defines a chamber therebetween. The vane assembly includes a plurality of blades and is provided between an outer surface of the body and an inner surface of the intermediate portion dividing the chamber into first and second chambers. The outlet is provided at the second end and is fluidly connected to the second chamber to allow fine particles separated from coarse particles to flow through the outlet. The reclaim outlet is fluidly connected with the second chamber and a pulverizer to allow coarse particles separated from the fluid flow to be directed back to the pulverizer. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203122 | ROLLER JAW CRUSHER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A roller jaw crusher system including an elongated roller that rotates normally about a center axis, and a movable breaking plate configured to define a gradually smaller gap between the breaking plate and the roller, wherein the movable breaking plate is configured to rise upward and descend in both a downward direction and a direction toward the elongated roller to break a frangible material captured between the elongated roller and the movable breaking plate. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203123 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL FOOD PROCESSING TOOL FOR USE WITH A FOOD PROCESSING DEVICE - In a food processing device, an adjustable food processing tool includes a central hub having a fixed blade and an articulating blade extending outwardly therefrom. The articulating blade is adjustable relative to a pitch of the blade between substantially vertical and horizontal positions. An external adjustment assembly is disposed on a base unit of the food processing device for adjusting the pitch of the articulating blade, wherein the pitch of the articulating blade can be adjusted while a food processing procedure is being conducted. The adjustable food processing tool is configurable between a chopping configuration and a stir configuration, thereby providing for a single food processing tool that can be used for a multitude of food processing functions. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203124 | MOVABLE SHREDDER FOR METAL MATERIALS - The invention is a movable shredder for metal materials that comprises a movable assembly ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140203125 | Ice Shaving Machine - An ice shaving machine includes a drive unit, a limit plate secured on the drive unit, and a shaving frame detachably combined with the limit plate. The drive unit includes a rotation disk. The limit plate has a through hole and a plurality of locking grooves. The shaving frame has a receiving chamber and a shaving blade. The shaving frame has a connecting lug detachably locked onto the limit plate. The connecting lug has a passage connected to the receiving chamber and has a plurality of locking pieces that are detachably locked in the locking grooves of the limit plate. Thus, the shaving frame can be rotated to remove from the limit plate so that the shaving frame is detached and cleaned easily and conveniently. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203126 | FOOD PROCESSOR WITH A LOCKABLE ADJUSTABLE BLADE ASSEMBLY - A food processor includes a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a blade assembly. A rotating disk is adjustable relative to the blade assembly to vary the thickness of the food items cut by the blade assembly. A user-operated pin is positioned below the rotating disk and is moveable between a first position in which the rotating disk is prevented from moving upwardly and downwardly, and a second position in which the rotating disk is permitted to move upwardly and downwardly. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203127 | LID FOR A FOOD PROCESSOR - The present application relates to a lid ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140203128 | SHELL SUPPORTED GRINDING MILL - A grinding mill comprising an essentially horizontally oriented, rotatable drum, a support bearing supporting the drum, and a riding ring connecting the drum to the support bearing is provided. The drum has a circumferential wall having a first end and a second end, a first end wall arranged at the first end of the circumferential wall, and a second end wall arranged at the second end of the circumferential wall. The riding ring is integrally formed with the first end wall. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203129 | LINER ELEMENTS WITH IMPROVED WEAR-LIFE FOR GRINDING OPERATIONS - Some of the embodiments described herein relate to liner elements such as lifter bars that can be used in grinding mills. In one example, a lifter bar has a top elastomeric layer and a bottom elastomeric layer, the composition of the top elastomeric layer being different from that of the bottom elastomeric layer. In another example, a lifter bar is constructed from carbon black-reinforced natural rubber and has a leading face and a protrusion at a top region of the leading face. In a further example, a lifter bar is fabricated from carbon black-reinforced natural rubber and has a leading face geometry such that face angle θ remains 25° or less over an operational period measured form the time the lifter bar is new, until the height of the lifter bar is reduced by a certain amount, e.g., by 80%. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing an elastomeric liner element and for grinding an ore. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203130 | APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A FOOD STUFF - The present application relates to an apparatus for processing a food stuff. The apparatus has a housing ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140203131 | SPINNING REEL - A spinning reel includes a handle, a reel unit, a rotor, a spool, a spool shaft, and an oscillating mechanism. The oscillating mechanism includes a traverse cam and a slider including a slider body, a through hole, an engaging member, a first bearing, and a retainer member. The slider body is coupled to the spool shaft. The engaging member has a shaft part and an engaging part. The engaging part is mounted to a tip end of the shaft part to be engaged with helical grooves. The first bearing has a fitted part, a protruding part, and a support hole. The fitted part is fitted into the through hole. The protruding part has a diameter smaller than a diameter of the fitted part. The fitted part includes a stepped surface on an end thereof abutting the protruding part. The retainer member retains the first bearing at the stepped surface. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203132 | WEBBING TAKE-UP DEVICE - In a webbing take-up device, an open portion is formed in the other side, in a direction about a rotational axis of a switch pawl, of a sensor holder. In a state where an engagement piece is positioned on the outside of the open portion, the switch pawl is rotated about a shaft to cause the engagement piece to enter in a window portion, so, a distal end of the engagement piece, bent in a hook shape, faces to a regulation wall in an axial direction of the shaft. It is not necessary to elastically deform the engagement piece when bringing the regulation wall and the engagement piece into facing. Therefore, the engagement allowance in the engagement piece with the regulation wall can be enlarged and the distal end of the engagement piece can be prevented from crossing over the regulation wall and moving toward the shaft side. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203133 | DISPENSER WITH A LOCK - A dispenser for dispensing a washroom product, the dispenser including an outer casing hingeably or detachably attached to a back portion. The dispenser includes a compartment between the outer casing and the back portion for housing the washroom product to be dispensed. The dispenser further includes a dispensing opening and the dispenser includes inner locking means positioned inside the compartment. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203134 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RETAINING AND DEPLOYING CANARDS - Disclosed are systems and methods for retaining and deploying a plurality of canards and canard covers on a projectile. The projectile includes a projectile housing defining an interior chamber and a longitudinal axis, canards rotatably mounted to the housing, canard covers, a bobbin movably disposed in the interior chamber of the housing along the longitudinal axis, and rocker arms. The canards mounted for movement from a stowed position to a deployed position. The canard covers have a hook element and are adapted to cover respective slots formed in the housing. The bobbin has first and second ends and a retaining surface proximate the second end. Rocker arms have a first and second arm end, with a canard retaining slot defined therebetween. The first arm end includes a latch element for engaging with the canard cover element, and the second arm end is positioned proximate the retaining surface. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203135 | Balloon with Deflation and Maneuvering Port - A hot air balloon with an adjustable deflation port at its upper end which can fee selectively opened and closed on the ground and during flight. The positive control of the port by the operator of the balloon in the basket allows the deflation port to be adjusted at any position from full open to fully closed or held in intermediate positions as desired. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203136 | AIRPORT CAPACITY FROM TAKEOFF ASSIST - Systems and methods for ground-based aircraft thrust systems are provided. In particular, some embodiments use an electromechanical thrust assembly to accelerate aircraft using ground-based energy for takeoff. The assembly can include one or more sleds, one or more maglev tracks, and/or one or more linear motors. Airplanes are loaded onto a sled (e.g., a saddle-shaped sled) that supports and balances the airplane instead of the landing gear aboard the aircraft. The sled levitates above the ground using high-density permanent magnet arrays. Magnetic levitation forces are varied along the assembly to account for lift provided by airflow over the wings. An aircraft thrust system includes a magnetically levitated saddle-shaped sled with airbags that support an aircraft during takeoff acceleration coupled with a linear motor that spans the length of the distance needed for takeoff. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203137 | AIRCRAFT THRUST, ASSEMBLY, AND METHODS - Systems and methods for ground-based aircraft thrust systems are provided. In particular, some embodiments use an electromechanical thrust assembly to accelerate aircraft using ground-based energy for takeoff. The assembly can include one or more sleds, one or more maglev tracks, and/or one or more linear motors. Airplanes are loaded onto a sled (e.g., a saddle-shaped sled) that supports and balances the airplane instead of the landing gear aboard the aircraft. The sled levitates above the ground using high-density permanent magnet arrays. Magnetic levitation forces are varied along the assembly to account for lift provided by airflow over the wings. An aircraft thrust system includes a magnetically levitated saddle-shaped sled with airbags that support an aircraft during takeoff acceleration coupled with a linear motor that spans the length of the distance needed for takeoff. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203138 | Lighter-Than-Air Systems, Methods, and Kits for Obtaining Aerial Images - Lighter-than-air systems, methods, and kits for obtaining aerial images are described. For example, various methods for determining planned ascent, drift, and/or descent of a lighter-than-air system are described. In addition, various structural arrangements of lighter-than-air systems for accomplishing planned ascent, drift, and/or descent and obtaining aerial images are described. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203139 | ADAPTIVE SOLAR AIRFRAME - Methods and apparatus for an adaptable solar airframe are provided herein. In some embodiments, an adaptable solar airframe includes an expandable body having an aerodynamic cross-section that reduces parasitic air drag at any given thickness of the body, further being able to change its shape in flight in response to changes in the relative position of the sun; and a flexible solar PV system attached to the surface of the expandable body. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203140 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED LAUNCH, RETRIEVAL, AND SERVICING OF A HOVERING AIRCRAFT - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus configured to automatically retrieve, service, and launch an aircraft. For retrieval, the aircraft drops a weighted cable, and pulls it at low relative speed into a broad aperture of the apparatus. In certain instances, the cable is dragged along guiding surfaces of the apparatus into and through a slot until its free end is captured. The aircraft becomes anchored to the apparatus, and is pulled downward by the cable into a receptacle. Guiding surfaces of the receptacle adjust the position and orientation of a probe on the aircraft, directing the probe to mate with a docking fixture of the apparatus. Once mated, the aircraft is automatically shut down and serviced. When desired, the aircraft is automatically started and tested in preparation for launch, and then released into free flight. A full ground-handling cycle is thus accomplished with a simple, economical apparatus. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203141 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RETRIEVING A HOVERING AIRCRAFT - For retrieval of a hovering aircraft, a cable, bar, or similar fixture is suspended in an approximately horizontal orientation across the retrieval area between two well-separated supports. The aircraft slowly flies into this fixture, which then slides along the aircraft in a direction approximately parallel with the aircraft's thrust line. This leads to the aircraft becoming fastened to the fixture by an interceptor or aircraft capturer, which in alternative embodiments are respectively on the aircraft or the fixture or both. Thrust is then reduced, and the aircraft comes to rest hanging from the fixture for subsequent removal. Retrieval is thus accomplished with simple and economical apparatus, light and unobtrusive elements on the aircraft, low risk of damage, and only moderate piloting accuracy. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203142 | Refractive Body Panels (Vehicle Refractive Panels) - Refractive body panels replace traditional metal or fiberglass panels and consist primarily of dyed and moldable plastic in a prism configuration under clear polycarbonate; a bi-layer unit working in concert to scatter and/or change the direction of light to illuminate the exterior and increase safety and performance; the bi-layer unit works together to reduce the weight of a vehicle; the dyed prism allows for panels in various colors: the panels attach to a vehicle's frame as a direct pre-market or post-market replacement (including polyurethane bumpers) and require minimal modifications to the structural design of foot-powered vehicles, motorcycles, cars, trucks, boats, etc. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203143 | Front aircraft sealed bottom comprising recesses for housing cockpit equipment - A leaktight nose cone backplate for an aircraft having a first side oriented towards a radome zone intended to house a mobile antenna, and a second side opposite the first side and oriented towards a cockpit of the aircraft. The second side has at least one recess intended to receive at least one piece of cockpit equipment, each recess being partly delimited by a backplate structure forming a protrusion on the first side. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203144 | AIRCRAFT CARGO DOOR SHIELD - A cargo door shield system comprising a cargo door cover movable between a shield position below the fully opened cargo door, and a storage position permitting the cargo door to be moved uninhibited by the cover between the closed and fully opened positions. The system including a pair of spaced apart guide tracks movably supporting the cover for movement between the shield and storage positions, and extending below and spaced apart from the cargo door when the cargo door is in the fully opened position and being spaced apart sufficient to permit passage of the cargo door therebetween when the cargo door is moved between the closed and fully opened positions. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203145 | Variation Compensating Assembly - An apparatus comprising an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has a first channel with an inner wall with a first number of substantially planar surfaces. The inner sleeve has a second channel and an outer wall with a second number of substantially planar surfaces. The outer wall is configured to be received within the first channel. At least one of the second number of substantially planar surfaces on the outer wall of the inner sleeve is configured to slide against at least one of the first number of substantially planar surfaces. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203146 | Method And Device For Using Hot Air To De-Ice The Leading Edges Of A Jet Aircraft - A de-icing device includes a hot air circuit including an inlet for hot air bled from an engine, and a duct connecting the inlet to an outlet of the circuit which opens towards the leading edge. The device also includes electrical heating means associated with the duct, and control means for controlling the heating means connected to detection means that detect the temperature of the hot air downstream of the heating means and are able to activate these if the detected temperature of the bled air is below a value corresponding to a minimum temperature required for de-icing, increased by a predetermined margin. The range of temperatures of the hot air supplied to the leading edge is lowered overall, whereas the minimum de-icing temperature is assured. Composite materials can be used near the leading edge without being damaged. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203147 | TIP WITH NOZZLE LOAD SENSING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FUNCTIONALITY FOR REFUELING BOOM - A Wireless Communication and Sensor System (WSCC) serving a refueled entity and a refueling entity, the system comprising nozzle load sensing functionality for a nozzle Boom Tip Unit; and apparatus for wirelessly transmitting loads sensed by the nozzle load sensing functionality to at least one of a boom operator and a boom flight control computer. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203148 | CRYOGENIC THRUSTER ASSEMBLY - A cryogenic thruster assembly including: a reignitable main thruster; a first cryogenic tank connected to the main thruster to feed the main thruster with a first propellant; a first gas tank; at least one settling thruster; and a first feed circuit for feeding the first gas tank. The feed circuit of the first gas tank is connected to the first cryogenic tank and includes a heat exchanger for using heat given off by the at least one settling thruster to vaporize a liquid flow of the first propellant as extracted from the first cryogenic tank to feed the first gas tank with the first propellant in the gaseous state. A method feeds the first gas tank with the first propellant in the gaseous state. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203149 | Mobile Computing Based Railway Crossing Collision Avoidance System - A device to prevent railway crossing accidents between a roadway vehicle and a train, by comparing the UPS location of a roadway vehicle to the UPS location of the railway crossing by means of a mobile computing device, and alerting the operator of a roadway vehicle when the vehicle is at a railway crossing when an FM radio signal transmitted by the train is also detected by the mobile computing device. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203150 | ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - An adjustable mounting assembly for attaching an attachment end of a first beam member to a second beam member. The adjustable mounting assembly includes a first bracket attachable to the first beam member; a second bracket attachable to the second beam member; and a point of attachment where the first and second brackets are attached to each other. The adjustable mounting assembly is configured to allow a position of the first beam member to be adjusted relative to the second beam member. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203151 | Support Stand with Receiving Channels - A stand moveable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A plurality of legs is rotatably coupled to a connector and are rotatable between a closed position, in which each the plurality of legs is substantially parallel, and an open configuration. When the stand is in a closed configuration the plurality of legs are in the closed position and received in a cavity, and the connector is removably secured to the body. When the stand is in an open configuration, the plurality of legs are in the open position and the connector is removably secured to the body such that the plurality of legs are outside of the cavity and such that the body is positioned to receive and support at least a portion of a guitar. In another embodiment, the legs are received in channels defined by the outside surface of the body when the stand is in the closed position. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203152 | Universal Bipod Mount For Personal Digital Assistants - A bipod mount for positioning a PDA device for ease of use by a recumbent person comprises a rigid post with slidably adjustable clamping jaws thereon for engaging upper and lower edges of the PDA device. The rigid post is held in a structure including a pair of friction hubs affixed to upper ends of a pair of arms that can be splayed due to the use of the friction hubs. At the second end of the arms are pivotably mounted foot members. The assembly is collapsible to a small size for storage. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203153 | Wall-Mounted Fixation Device - A wall-mounted fixation device comprises a support device ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140203154 | SUPPORT APPARATUS - A support apparatus is provided, including a suction unit, a support unit and an engaging unit. The support unit includes a support frame and a locking element. The engaging unit is adjustably engaged to one end of the support frame. The support frame has a shape of a curvy board, with a side view showing an arc. The middle of the support frame includes a long hole, and the locking element passes the long hole to lock the support frame onto the top of the suction unit. By adjusting the position of the locking element in the long hole to change the locked position between the support frame and the suction unit, the height and the position of the engaging unit | 2014-07-24 |
20140203155 | Bracket - A bracket device is disclosed that is designed for providing support and stability for bed frames and other suitable furniture. The bracket device comprises a slat receiving member and a shelf, which are preferably cast as an integral piece. The shelf further comprises two side components which form a dovetailed shape. Furthermore, an end of a slat is also dovetail shaped such that the slat engages the shelf and is secured in place. Thus, the shelf is configured to retain the slat and prevent lateral and longitudinal movement of the slat. The bracket device further comprises at least one continuous opening for accepting a fastener, to secure the bracket device to a bed frame or other suitable furniture. Furthermore, a corner bracket device is also disclosed to be used in conjunction with the bracket device for providing support and stability to bed frames and other suitable furniture. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203156 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF STAND FOR SUPPORTING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A stand for supporting and retaining a personal electronic device may include a base and a unified frame having a curved shape between a first end and a second end. The first end of the unified frame may be coupled to the base. A support member may be coupled to the second end of the unified frame, and be configured to support and retain the personal electronic device. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203157 | VEHICLE SEAT SLIDING DEVICE - A vehicle seat sliding device includes: a first rail adapted to be fixed to one of a vehicle floor and a seat; a second rail adapted to be fixed to the other one of the vehicle floor and the seat, and coupled to the first rail in a relatively movable manner; an engagement member, which selectively limits and permits the relative movement of the first and the second rails; an operation member configured such that operating force to cancel the restriction of the relative movement in the second rail is transmitted to the engagement member; and a cover mounted on the first end of the second rail to close the first end. The cover has an engagement piece, which engages with a support wall provided in the second rail and restricts the pivoting of the cover when pressed against the operation member. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203158 | Support Stand - A stand moveable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A plurality of legs is rotatably coupled to a connector and are rotatable between a closed position, in which each the plurality of legs is substantially parallel, and an open configuration. When the stand is in a closed configuration the plurality of legs are in the closed position and received in a cavity, and the connector is removably secured to the body. When the stand is in an open configuration, the plurality of legs are in the open position and the connector is removably secured to the body such that the plurality of legs are outside of the cavity and such that the body is positioned to receive and support at least a portion of a guitar. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203159 | Grasp/Portable Technology Device Handler - The Grasp/Portable Technology Device Handler is a tool designed to enable easier handling/usage of portable technology devices such as tablets, E-readers, etc., through the utilization of the four-finger gripper, while additionally offering shock absorption for the devices should they be accidentally be dropped, banged, etc. This manual technology is unique due to a fusion design that not only maximizes operation-ability but simultaneously provides much needed device protection. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203160 | CONFIGURABLE COASTER FOR HOLDING A MOBILE DEVICE - A method and an article of manufacture are disclosed for making and using a configurable coaster to support a drink cup on a table and also to use as a stand for a smartphone. In various embodiments, a sheet material, such as cardboard, plastic, laminates, and the like is used to create a flat plate having partially perforated or grooved lines in a pattern that defines various flaps configured to allow transformation of the flat plate into a smartphone stand by bending the flaps to create a three-dimensional stand. Before transformation, the flat plate may be used as a coaster for placing under cups and glasses. After transformation, the flat plate may be used as a stand for cellphones, books, small electronic devices, pictures, or any other object or device that may stand for display, presentation, or operation. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203161 | System for wall-mounting of objects - A system for wall-mounting an object for viewing comprising a wall hanger having lugs extending therefrom, and a one-piece back plate formed to mate with the wall hanger via keyhole openings. An optional pre-formed frame may be receptive of the object and the back plate, may be formed of wood, plastic, or metal, has an opening on the front side, and may be relieved at its rear side to provide a relief for receiving the object and optionally a pane of glass and the back plate. A spacer optionally may be included between the object and the back plate. The back plate is attached to the frame conventionally. Where the back plate is not fitted within the relief but extends outboard thereof, the frame may be further relieved locally to obviate interference of the frame with the lugs extending through the back plate. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203162 | TROLLING MOTOR STABILIZER MOUNT - This disclosure is generally related to a support device for a trolling motor while in a retracted position. More specifically, this disclosure provides a trolling motor stabilizer mount for reducing vibration and bouncing of a trolling motor shaft/arm while a boat is underway. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203163 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR MOUNTING MOTOR INSTALLATION PLATE IN VENDING MACHINE - A mounting device includes an installation plate for securing a motor, a chassis, a bracket, and a locking member. The chassis includes a locking piece. The bracket is secured to the chassis. The bracket holds the installation plate. The locking member is locked into the installation plate and the locking piece, to secure the installation plate to the chassis without setting rivets in the installation plate. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203164 | Anti-theft structure for a socket display hanger - An anti-theft structure for a socket display hanger contains a socket display hanger and a fitting seat extending outwardly from a bottom end of the socket display hanger. The fitting seat has two flexible retaining pieces fixed on two sides thereof, two locking projections mounted on two outer walls of the two flexible retaining pieces, an engaging rack defined between the two flexible retaining pieces, two flexible abutting extensions extending outwardly from two sides of the engaging rack, a connecting segment extending upwardly from a top end of the engaging rack and coupling with the socket display hanger, and an arcuate hollow space defined on two sides of the connecting segment and the fitting seat. The fitting seat of the socket display hanger is connected with a square hole of a wrench socket. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203165 | Coupling Device For a Trough-Like Female Form and Device For Producing Bottom Parts of a Shaft - The present invention provides a coupling body ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140203166 | Automatically Adjusting Light Shelf - One embodiment of a microcontroller ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140203167 | OPTICAL SENSING INTERFACE WITH MODULATION GRATINGS - This disclosure provides implementations of systems, devices, components, methods, and techniques for producing an optical sensing interface capable of detecting touches or gestures. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a light source, a photo-detector, and a substrate. The apparatus includes an emitting waveguide that extends at least partially over the substrate and that is configured to propagate light from the light source to one or more corresponding emitting portions. Each emitting portion is capable of emitting at least a portion of the light outwards from a plane defining the substrate. The apparatus further includes a sensing waveguide that extends at least partially over the substrate and that includes one or more sensing portions. Each sensing portion is arranged proximate an emitting portion and is capable of receiving light scattered by an object over the corresponding emitting portion. The sensing waveguide is configured to propagate the received light to the photo-detector. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203168 | Contact State Detection Apparatus - A contact state detection apparatus which can accurately detect the pressed state of a contact body such as a probe against an object without damaging the contact body or the object includes a contact body approach section, a probe light source, an imaging device, and a computer unit. The contact body approach section holds a contact body in an inclined attitude with respect to a target contact surface of an object, and displaces the contact body toward the object. The probe light source irradiates light toward the contact body which is being displaced toward the object. The imaging device captures an image of the illuminated contact body and outputs contact body captured image information to the computer unit. The computer unit detects the state of the contact body being pressed against the object based on a change in the contact body captured image information. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203169 | Flat-Field Imaging System and Methods of Use - A method of aligning a plurality of targets is provided. The method includes generating a plurality of targets. A third phase includes the plurality of targets. The method further includes combining a first phase, a second phase, and the third phase in a volume. The first phase, the second phase, and the third phase are substantially immiscible, and the third phase is in fluid communication with the first phase and the second phase, and the first phase, the second phase, and the third phase are operable to be in a configuration of the third phase between the first phase and the second phase in the volume. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203170 | IMAGING SYSTEM - An imaging system includes: an illumination unit configured to emit illumination light for illuminating a subject; a light receiving unit in which pixels are arranged two-dimensionally, each pixel being configured to receive light and generate an electric signal by performing photoelectric conversion of the light; a readout unit configured to sequentially read out the electric signal from the light receiving unit for every horizontal line; and an illumination controller configured to keep intensity of the illumination light emitted from the illumination unit constant in at least a part of a readout period where the readout unit reads out the horizontal line of the light receiving unit in one frame or one field period, and configured to variably control an illumination time of the illumination light emitted from the illumination unit, outside the readout period. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203171 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREFOR - A photoelectric conversion device comprises a high-refractive-index portion at a position close to a photoelectric conversion element therein. And, the high-refractive-index portion has first and second horizontal cross-section surfaces. The first cross-section surface is at a position closer to the photoelectric conversion element rather than the second cross-section surface, and is larger than an area of the second cross-section surface, so as to guide an incident light into the photoelectric conversion element without reflection. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203172 | ROTARY LASER LEVEL WITH LASER DETECTION - A method of detecting a laser beam emitted by a laser tool includes receiving light via an optical window of a receiver unit, and directing the light received via the optical window onto a first light sensor array and a second light sensor array. At least one signal is output from the first light sensor array indicating a characteristic of the light incident upon the first light sensor array. At least one signal is output from the second light sensor array indicating a characteristic of the light incident upon the second light sensor array. The at least one signal from the first light sensor array and the at least one signal from the second light sensor array are processed with respect to each other to produce a measurement signal. A determination is then made whether the received light is a laser beam emitted by the laser tool based on the measurement signal. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203173 | Methods, Systems, and Apparatus for Sample Illumination - Disclosed are methods and apparatus adapted to aid in an illumination of a test sample in a test vessel. The method includes sequencing multiple wavelength light sources by turning OFF all but the light source of interest and taking a reading. The illumination apparatus has a bracket with a first and second arms and a space between them adapted to receive a test vessel, an array of light sources and a lens array coupled to the first arm, an array of bandpass filters adapted to filter light signals from each light source, at least one aperture array adapted to limit an extent of light emitted to the test vessel, and a single photo detector coupled to the second arm adapted to receive light signals from each of the light sources without moving the test vessel. Systems are disclosed, as are other aspects. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203174 | WELL TOOL HAVING OPTICAL TRIGGERING DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRICAL POWER DELIVERY - A method of controlling electrical power delivery to a well tool can include transmitting trigger light via an optical waveguide to a circuit in a well, and the circuit delivering the electrical power to the well tool in response to the circuit receiving the trigger light. A circuit for supplying electrical power to at least one well tool can include a photodiode which receives light from an optical waveguide in a well, a voltage increaser which increases a voltage output by the photodiode, and an electrical energy storage device which receives electrical energy via the voltage increaser, whereby the electrical power can be supplied to the downhole well tool from the storage device. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203175 | OPTICAL I/O SYSTEM USING PLANAR LIGHT-WAVE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Photonic components are placed on the processor package to bring the optical signal close to the processor die. The processor package includes a substrate to which the processor die is coupled, and which allows the processor die to connect to a printed circuit board. The processor package also includes transceiver logic, electrical-optical conversion circuits, and an optical coupler. The electrical-optical conversion circuits can include laser(s), modulator(s), and photodetector(s) to transmit and receive and optical signal. The coupler interfaces to a fiber that extends off the processor package. Multiple fibers can be brought to the processor package allowing for a scalable high-speed, high-bandwidth interconnection to the processor. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203176 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF BIOMOLECULES BENEATH THE SURFACE OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - Provided are systems and methods for real-time sampling and analysis of biomolecules beneath the surface of biological/agricultural tissue/sample. A method for determining fatty acid profiles in agricultural products (for example, seeds) comprises using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) mass spectroscopy or laser ablation electrospray ionization (LAESI) mass spectroscopy. The MALDI or LAESI mass spectroscopy may be used to profile certain fatty acid traits, such as docosahexanoic acid (DHA), in oil seeds. The disclosed method may be used for a high throughput and/or automated screening of agricultural products, such as seeds, for desirable traits or events. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203177 | RESIN TYPE IDENTIFICATION METHOD AND RESIN TYPE IDENTIFICATION APPARATUS - To obtain a resin type identification method and a resin type identification apparatus with which an optimum infrared reflection spectrum for identifying a resin piece can be selected and accurate identification processing can be performed successively on individual resin pieces even when the resin pieces are identified using a single optical detector, at least one identifying signal power is selected by executing signal processing on the basis of signal powers corresponding to infrared reflection intensities obtained by emitting infrared light onto the resin piece, and the resin type of the resin piece is identified on the basis of an infrared reflection spectrum corresponding to the selected identifying signal power. | 2014-07-24 |
20140203178 | POSITION-SENSITIVE DETECTOR FOR DETECTING PHOTON OR PARTICLE DISTRIBUTIONS - The present invention relates to a position-sensitive detector for detecting photon or particle distributions, in which the detector receiving surface ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140203179 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR READING OUT X-RAY INFORMATION STORED IN STORAGE PHOSPHOR PLATES - An apparatus and a corresponding system and method for reading out X-ray information stored in a storage phosphor plate, includes a receiving device, in particular a cassette, for receiving the storage phosphor plate, a removal device for removing the storage phosphor plate from the receiving device, and a reading device for irradiating the storage phosphor plate removed from the receiving device with stimulation light and for detecting emitted light excited thereby in the storage phosphor plate. In order to permit as reliable a removal and/or return of the storage phosphor plate from and to the receiving device as possible while providing a simple design, the removal device has at least one removal element, which can be coupled to the storage phosphor plate and which can move along a curved path | 2014-07-24 |
20140203180 | SCINTILLATION DETECTOR WITH ACTIVE LIGHT GUIDE - A scintillation detector array includes a scintillator array comprising a plurality of scintillator elements, a photodetector array comprising a plurality of photodetector elements, an active light guide separating the scintillator array from the photodetector array. The active light guide formed of a scintillator material having different emission properties than the plurality of scintillator elements. | 2014-07-24 |