33rd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120205504 | BASKET HOLDER - A pot or basket holder comprising first and second frames each having top portions, wherein the top portions of the first and second frames are hingedly connected to allow the holder to be deployed in an upright position or a folded position; and a third frame hingedly connected to the first frame, wherein the third frame can be articulated between a substantially horizontal position, wherein the third frame is also removably connected to the second frame, and a stowage position wherein the third frame is disconnected from the second frame and wherein the third frame has been rotated about its hinged connection with the first frame to the stowage position. Preferably the first and second frames define the same regular shape such as a heart-shape and the third frame may be circular, square or rectangular. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205505 | MAGNETIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING DOOR MOVEMENT AND METHOD THEREOF - An exemplary locking or coupling device includes a plurality of magnets each having a direction of magnetization. A plurality of pole shoe members are positioned between selected ones of the magnets. A moveable support supports some of the magnets and some of the pole shoe members. The moveable support is moveable to selectively change a relative orientation of the directions of magnetization. One relative orientation primarily directs a flow of magnetic flux between the magnets through the pole shoe members and the magnetic flux remains essentially in a plane containing the magnets and the pole shoe members. A second, different relative orientation primarily directs the flow of magnetic flux from the pole shoe members in a transverse direction away from the plane. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205506 | PORTABLE LOCK MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A portable lock mounting assembly including a body defining a lock retaining mechanism and a contact surface. A strap having first and second ends is attachable to the body such that a loop facing the contact surface is defined by the strap. A cam member is supported by the body adjacent the contact surface and is pivotal between a first position wherein the cam member extends generally parallel to the contact surface and a second position wherein the cam member extends at an angle relative to the contact surface. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205507 | ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE - An attachment structure | 2012-08-16 |
20120205508 | SPRING CLIP - A panel array support assembly has lower support joists supporting varied panel rails, to which are connected panel holding device or clips. The panel clips are spring-based and configured so that the length of each clip extends in a direction along the length of the panel rails. The panels are supported well inside of the edges extending in the same direction as the panel rails. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205509 | OPERATING TABLE - An operating table has a movable base which is provided with four casters, wherein the casters are each pivotable via a pivot lever. The pivot levers are connected to one another by a common drive and a linkage. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205510 | SIMULTANEOUSLY UNLOCKING TELESCOPIC STAND DEVICE - The invention relates to brake systems for telescopic stands, the lugs ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120205511 | Seat Rail For Motor Vehicle Seats - A seat rail for motor vehicle seats includes a lower rail | 2012-08-16 |
20120205512 | SLIDING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE - A sliding device for a vehicle, comprising a lock member received and attached within a section area of one of a first rail and a second rail mounted movably relative to the first rail, to extend in the rail axis direction of the one rail for locking the relative movement between the first and second rails; a manipulation lever attached to the lock member for moving the lock member to permit the relative movement between the first and second rails; a movement permitting portion formed on at at least one of the lock member and the rail attaching the lock member so that the relative movement between the lock member and the rail attaching the lock member in the rail axis direction is allowed with the lock member locking the relative movement; and a movement restraining portion formed on the rail attaching the lock member to restrain the movement in a lock release direction of the lock member after the relative movement at the movement permitting portion. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205513 | ERGONOMIC SUPPORT PANEL - An ergonomic panel is provided that is used for writing or drawing on sheets of paper, the panel comprising depressions that rest on the user's arm and abdomen. The panel may be used by a right-handed or a left-handed person. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205514 | VIBRATOR ISOLATOR SYSTEM - A vibration isolator system for attaching a payload to a supporting base is provided, the payload having a center of mass and the system consisting of at least three vibration isolating pods. Each pod has two associated, non-parallel, elastic struts. A first end of each strut is attached to the supporting base and a second end of each strut is attached to the payload at a respective mounting point, and the a projected elastic center of the system is substantially co-located with said center of mass. The vibration isolator system is operable to substantially prevent translational vibration of the supporting base from inducing angular rotation of the payload. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205515 | REINFORCEMENT ELEMENT FOR ABSORBING FORCES IN CONCRETE ELEMENTS WHICH ARE SUPPORTED BY SUPPORT ELEMENTS - A reinforcement element for absorbing forces in concrete elements that are supported by support elements includes a longitudinally stable, flexible longitudinal element. This element is placed in recesses in the concrete element which are disposed in such a way that in the region of the support element the reinforcement element runs in the area of the concrete element remote from the support element. The end regions of the reinforcement element each run at an acute angle toward the surface of the concrete element turned toward the support element, and exit from the concrete element. Both end regions of the longitudinally stable, flexible longitudinal element are diverted around the respective exit edge of the recesses, are led into a tensioning device, are held therein, and can be tensioned with respect to one another. The reinforcement element thereby forms a closed loop; the arising forces can be absorbed in an optimal way. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205516 | TRIPOD HEAD - A tripod head, in particular to hold a film or television camera, includes a first body and a second body, wherein the first body can be pivoted about at least one pivot axis relative to the second body, and a damping device to damp the pivoting movement of the first body relative to the second body, with a first damping element fixed to the first body and a second damping element, wherein the damping elements each have a plurality of concentrically arranged annular ribs which engage in cavities formed between the ribs of the respective other damping element and a damping medium is provided between the ribs of the damping element, wherein the second damping element is formed of at least two separate parts which are fixable independently of each other to the second body. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205517 | CONNECTOR FOR A FORMWORK ASSEMBLY - A connector for connecting formwork panels in a formwork assembly comprises a first elongate portion having triangular cross-section, a second elongate in sliding contact with the first elongate portion, and a third elongate portion in sliding contact with the first elongate portion. A guiding device is coupling the first elongate portion, the second elongate portion, and the third elongate portion. An actuator drives movement of the second elongate portion and third movement along the guiding device. The second elongate portion and the third elongate portion are movable toward and away from each. The second and third elongate portions also each being movable relative to the first elongate portion. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205518 | SENSING OF PHOTONS - In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is provided, including a photodetecting structure with one or more photon sensing layers of graphene; and an integrated graphene field effect transistor configured to function as a pre-amplifier for the photodetecting structure, where the graphene field effect transistor is vertically integrated to the photodetecting structure. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205519 | Method for Generating Images with an Expanded Dynamic Range and Optical Device for Carrying Out Such a Method, in Particular a Laser Scanner Microscope - Method and apparatus for generating an at least two-dimensional image of at least part of a sample. The method involves scanning the sample. Acquiring at least one light signal by an optoelectronic detector for different areas of the sample. Converting the light signal into an electrical signal. Distributing the electrical signal onto several parallel evaluation channels whose signal evaluations differ from each other so that their dynamic ranges are different. Generating a result signal in each evaluation channel. Selecting at least one of the result signals as a function of one of the result signals in order to generate the image for the sample range concerned. It is also possible to generate one intermediate result signal for each channel, typically from the respective actual result signal and one or more other sources. Thus the signal selection depending on both the result signals and the intermediate result signals are possible. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205520 | IMAGE SENSOR AND SENSING METHOD THEREOF - An image sensor including a pixel array is provided. The pixel array includes R×S sub-pixel arrays. The sub-pixel array includes P×Q pixels. Each pixel includes a photodiode, a first transistor, a second transistor, a third transistor, a fourth transistor, and a fifth transistor. The gate of the second transistor is coupled to a row control signal. The second source/drain electrode of the second transistor is coupled to a column control signal. The gate electrode of the third transistor is coupled to a reset signal. The second source/drain electrode of the third transistor is coupled to a column voltage reset signal. The gate electrode of the fifth transistor is coupled to a row select signal. The sub-pixel array uses the row control signal, the column control signal, the column voltage reset signal, and the row select signal to select an output the sensing signal of one of the pixels. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205521 | DUAL-POLARIZATION QPSK DEMODULATOR - In an embodiment, a DP-QPSK demodulator includes first, second and third polarization beam splitters (“PBSs”) and first, second and third half waveplates (“HWPs”). The first HWP is positioned to receive an output of the first PBS. The second PBS is positioned to receive an output of the first HWP. The second HWP is positioned to receive an output of the second PBS. The third PBS is positioned to receive an output of the second HWP. The third HWP is positioned to receive an output of the third PBS. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205522 | MULTI-MODE PHOTODETECTOR - A photodetector includes a photodiode and output circuitry coupled to the photodiode. The photodetector is configurable for operation in at least two modes. A first configurable mode operates the photodetector as an integrating sensor. In this first mode, a bias voltage across the photodiode is set below the breakdown voltage of the photodiode and the output circuitry is configured to read an analog integration output voltage from the photodiode. A second configurable mode operates the photodetector as a single photon avalanche detector. In this second mode, the bias voltage across the photodiode is set above the breakdown voltage of the photodiode and the output circuitry is configured to read an avalanche output voltage. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205523 | AVALANCHE IMPACT IONIZATION AMPLIFICATION DEVICES - A semiconductor photodetector may provide charge carrier avalanche multiplication at high field regions of a semiconductor material layer. A semiconductor current amplifier may provide current amplification by impact ionization near a high field region. A plurality of metal electrodes are formed on a surface of a semiconductor material layer and electrically biased to produce a non-uniform high electric field in which the high electric field strength accelerates avalanche electron-hole pair generation, which is employed as an effective avalanche multiplication photodetection mechanism or as an avalanche impact ionization current amplification mechanism. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205524 | Method And System For A Light Source Assembly Supporting Direct Coupling To An Integrated Circuit - Methods and systems for a light source assembly for coupling to a photonically enabled complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chip are disclosed. The light source assembly may comprise a laser, a microlens, a turning mirror, and an optical bench, and may generate an optical signal utilizing the laser, focus the optical signal utilizing the microlens, and reflect the optical signal at an angle defined by the turning mirror. The reflected optical signal may be transmitted out of the assembly to grating couplers in the photonically enabled CMOS chip. The assembly may comprise a non-reciprocal polarization rotator, comprising a latching faraday rotator. The assembly may comprise a reciprocal polarization rotator, which may comprise a half-wave plate comprising birefringent materials operably coupled to the optical bench. The turning mirror may be integrated in the optical bench and may reflect the optical signal to transmit through a lid operably coupled to the optical bench. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205525 | LEAKY WAVE MODE SOLAR RECEIVER - A leaky travelling wave array of optical elements provide a solar wavelength rectenna. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205526 | OPTICAL TRANSMISSION DEVICE, OPTICAL TRANSMISSION/RECEPTION DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND CONTROL PROGRAM - For an optical transmitter in which an EA modulator modulates a laser beam emitted from an LD, a control circuit stops heating/cooling of the EA modulator when a casing temperature (TC) is within a range of a low-temperature side reference temperature (T_cool) and a high-temperature side reference temperature (T_heat), sets a bias voltage for the EA modulator to a bias voltage corresponding to the modulator temperature based on table information recorded on a memory circuit, heats the EA modulator and sets the bias voltage corresponding to the low-temperature side reference temperature when the casing temperature is equal to or lower than the low-temperature side reference temperature, and cools the EA modulator and sets the bias voltage corresponding to the high-temperature side reference temperature when the casing temperature is equal to or higher than the high-temperature side reference temperature. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205527 | ENCODER, OPTICAL MODULE AND SERVO SYSTEM - An encoder includes a slit array along a first measurement axis, and an optical module capable of relatively moving with respect to the slit array. The optical module comprises a point light source that irradiates the part of the slit array, and a light receiving array comprising a plurality of light receiving elements along a second measurement axis and arranged in positions offset with respect to the point light source. The light receiving elements is receiving light irradiated from the point light source and reflected from the reflection slit. The plurality of light receiving elements comprises respective shapes such that the light receiving element nearer to the point light source comprises a shorter length in a width direction and end parts on an opposite side of the light receiving element with respect to the point light source are arranged side by side in positions along the second measurement axis. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205528 | THREE-CHANNEL ENCODER USING A SINGLE OPTICAL TRACK - An optical encoder is disclosed. Specifically, a three-channel encoder is disclosed which utilizes a single track for all three channels. An index channel is provided on the same optical track as the first and second channels which are used to determine incremental angular position. Thus, a more compact and simple three-channel encoder is provided. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205529 | Method of Correcting Sensitivity and Matrix Image Sensor for Implementing this Method - The invention relates to matrix image sensors, and more particularly to a method for correcting the spatial noise caused by the dispersion of the physical properties of the various pixels of the matrix. According to the invention, a signal X | 2012-08-16 |
20120205530 | FLUENCE MONITORING DEVICES WITH SCINTILLATING FIBERS FOR X-RAY RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION OF SAME - According to one aspect, a fluence monitoring detector for use with a multileaf collimator on a radiotherapy machine having an x-ray radiation source. The fluence monitoring detector includes a plurality of scintillating optical fibers, each scintillating optical fiber configured to generate a light output at each end thereof in response to incident radiation pattern thereon from the radiation source and multileaf collimator, a plurality of collection optical fibers coupled to the opposing ends of the scintillating optical fibers and operable to collect the light output coming from both ends of each scintillating optical fiber, and a photo-detector coupled to the collection optical fibers and operable to converts optical energy transmitted by the collection optical fibers to electric signals for determining actual radiation pattern information. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205531 | Quantitation Precision for Isobarically Labeled Peptides Using Charge State Targeted Dissociation - The instrument initially assesses the purity of a given candidate parent. If the candidate parent is contaminated with an isobaric signal(s), it promptly focuses on the alternative charge state(s) for the same neutral mass. Specifically for every peptide mass there are almost universally several charge states (usually 1-4 for tryptic peptides) present in the ESI spectrum. An optional step may be used for more complex situations where alternative (lower) charge states are not evident in the spectrum. In this case, proton transfer is performed on a higher charge state. Next, if the reduced ion parent is isobarically pure, a higher energy collisionally activated dissociation is performed on the reduced ion parent. Alternatively, a dedicated targeted isolation can be performed for low abundant precursors at calculated m/z if they fall below LOD of the analyzer full scan. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205532 | Techniques For Sample Analysis - Techniques are described for performing sample analysis. Liquid chromatographic separation of a sample is performed and an eluent is generated. Mass spectrometry on said eluent is performed to detect a compound where the compound may occur in trace amounts. The compound may have a concentration, for example, of approximately less than one part per trillion. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205533 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR THE QUANTITATIVE CHEMICAL SPECIATION OF HEAVY METALS AND OTHER TOXIC POLLUTANTS - This invention relates to systems and methods for measuring quantitatively multiple species or heavy metals, including mercury, and other toxic pollutants. More specifically, the systems and methods of the invention allows for determination of the analytes even at very low concentration, through concentration on a collection interface, desorption and analysis by mass spectrometry. The invention also provides for a portable device or kit for modifying an existing mass spectrometer. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205534 | METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY - A miniature, low cost mass spectrometer capable of unit resolution over a mass range of 10 to 50 AMU. The mass spectrometer incorporates several features that enhance the performance of the design over comparable instruments. An efficient ion source enables relatively low power consumption without sacrificing measurement resolution. Variable geometry mechanical filters allow for variable resolution. An onboard ion pump removes the need for an external pumping source. A magnet and magnetic yoke produce magnetic field regions with different flux densities to run the ion pump and a magnetic sector mass analyzer. An onboard digital controller and power conversion circuit inside the vacuum chamber allows a large degree of flexibility over the operation of the mass spectrometer while eliminating the need for high-voltage electrical feedthroughs. The miniature mass spectrometer senses fractions of a percentage of inlet gas and returns mass spectra data to a computer. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205535 | METHOD FOR DETECTING MOLECULES THROUGH MASS SPECTROMETRY - A method for detecting at least one target molecule in a sample by mass spectrometry, comprising ionizing the molecules of the sample and then conducting the following steps (i) and (ii) n times, n being equal to 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4: (i) at least one ion obtained in the preceding step is selected, according to the target molecule, in a mass analyser, and (ii) the ion thus selected is fragmented in a fragmentation cell; trapping at least two different sampled ions, when n is zero, or when n is other than zero, in a mass analyser, the at least two ions thus trapped having a mass-to-charge ratio m/z characteristic of the target molecule; ejecting the trapped ions from the mass analyser; and detecting the ejected ions ejected by means of a detection device. The method is characterized in that the characteristic ions are ejected simultaneously and detected simultaneously. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205536 | MS/MS MASS SPECTROMETER - The gas conductance on the ion injection side of a collision cell is made larger than the gas conductance on the ion exit side by providing two ion injection apertures | 2012-08-16 |
20120205537 | MULTIPLE-POLE ELECTROSTATIC DEFLECTOR FOR IMPROVING THROUGHPUT OF FOCUSED ELECTRON BEAM INSTRUMENTS - One embodiment relates to a focused electron beam imaging apparatus. The apparatus includes an electron beam column, an electron source, a gun lens, a pre-scanning deflector, a main scanning deflector, an objective lens, and a detector. The pre-scanning deflector comprises a 12-pole electrostatic deflector which is configured to controllably deflect the electron beam away from the optical axis of the electron beam column. Another embodiment relates to a method of scanning an electron beam over a target substrate in a focused electron beam imaging instrument. The electron beam is controllably deflected, without third-order deflection aberrations, away from an optical axis of an electron beam column using a pre-scanning deflector. The electron beam is then controllably deflected back towards the optical axis using a main scanning deflector so that the electron beam passes through a center of an objective electron lens. Other embodiments, aspects and features are also disclosed. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205538 | PARTICLE BEAM DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING AND/OR ANALYZING A SAMPLE - A particle beam device and method for processing and/or for analyzing a sample are provided. A sample carrier is arranged at a first position, in which a sample surface is oriented parallel to a first beam axis of a first particle beam column. The sample carrier is rotatable from the first position into a second position, in which the sample surface is oriented perpendicular to a second beam axis of a second particle beam column. The first and second beam axes intersect at a coincidence point. In the first position a distance between the coincidence point and the first particle beam column is greater than a distance between the sample surface and the first particle beam column. In the second position a distance between the coincidence point and the second particle beam column is greater than a distance between the sample surface and the second particle beam column. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205539 | Detector for Use in Charged-Particle Microscopy - A method of investigating a sample using a charged-particle microscope is disclosed. By directing an imaging beam of charged particles at a sample, a resulting flux of output radiation is detected from the sample. At least a portion of the output radiation is examined using a detector, the detector comprising a Solid State Photo-Multiplier. The Solid State Photo-Multiplier is biased so that its gain is matched to the magnitude of output radiation flux. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205540 | Ultra-High Densification of ZnS For Nano-Grain Optical Windows - A method is provided for producing an article which is transparent to infrared radiation. The method includes the steps of (a) disposing a plurality of nanoparticles on a substrate, wherein said nanoparticles comprise a metal sulfide or a metal selenide; (b) subjecting the nanoparticles to spark plasma sintering, thereby producing a sintered product; and (c) removing the sintered product from the substrate as a self-supporting mass. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205541 | PLASMONIC DETECTORS - A plasmonic detector is described which can resonantly enhance the performance of infrared detectors. More specifically, the disclosure is directed to enhancing the quantum efficiency of semiconductor infrared detectors by increasing coupling to the incident radiation field as a result of resonant coupling to surface plasma waves supported by the metal/semiconductor interface, without impacting the dark current of the device, resulting in an improved detectivity over the surface plasma wave spectral bandwidth. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205542 | CARDIAC SPECT SYSTEM WITH TRAJECTORY OPTIMIZATION - In a disclosed imaging method, the instantaneous speed or data acquisition dwell times of a detector head is optimized as a function of position along a path of the detector head around a subject. The optimization is respective to an expected radioactive emission profile of a region of interest that is less than the entire subject. The detector head is traversed along the path using the optimized instantaneous speed or data acquisition dwell times. During the traversing, imaging data are acquired using the detector head. The acquired imaging data are reconstructed to generate a reconstructed image of at least the region of interest. A gamma camera configured to perform the foregoing imaging method is also disclosed. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205543 | RADIOLOGICAL IMAGE DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A radiological image detection apparatus includes: a first scintillator and a second scintillator that emit fluorescent lights in response to irradiation of radiation; and a first photodetector and a second photodetector that detect the fluorescent lights; in which the first photodetector, the first scintillator, the second photodetector, and the second scintillator are arranged in order from a radiation incident side, and a high activator density region in which an activator density is relatively higher than an average activator density in a concerned scintillator is provided to at least one of the first scintillator located in vicinity of the first photodetector and the second scintillator located in vicinity of the second photodetector. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205544 | RADIOLOGICAL IMAGE DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A radiological image detection apparatus, includes: two scintillators that convert irradiated radiation into lights; and a photodetector arranged between two scintillators, that detects the lights converted by two scintillators as an electric signal; in which: an activator density in the scintillator arranged at least on a radiation incident side out of two scintillators in vicinity of the photodetector is relatively higher than an activator density in the scintillator on an opposite side to a photodetector side. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205545 | RADIOLOGICAL IMAGE DETECTION APPARATUS - A radiological image detection apparatus includes: a phosphor which contains a fluorescent material emitting fluorescence when exposed to radiation; and a sensor panel which detects the fluorescence; in which the sensor panel has a substrate and a group of photoelectric conversion elements provided on one side of the substrate; the phosphor adheres closely to an opposite surface of the substrate to the side where the group of photoelectric conversion elements are provided; and an irregular structure is formed in the surface of the substrate to which the phosphor adheres closely. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205546 | OPTICAL IMAGING SYSTEM WITH LASER DROPLET PLASMA ILLUMINATOR - A wafer inspection system includes a laser droplet plasma (LDP) light source that generates light with sufficient radiance to enable bright field inspection at wavelengths down to 40 nanometers. Light generated by the LDP source is directed to the wafer and light from the illuminated wafer is collected by a high NA objective with all reflective elements. A detector detects the collected light for further image processing. The LDP source includes a droplet generator that dispenses droplets of a feed material. An excitation light generated by a laser is focused on a droplet of the feed material. The interaction of the excitation light with the droplet generates a plasma that emits illumination light with a radiance of at least 10 W/mm | 2012-08-16 |
20120205547 | Method and Apparatus for the Optical Determination of Total Organic Carbon in Aqueous Streams - A method and apparatus for the measurement of total organic carbon content in an aqueous stream is disclosed. Absorbance of electromagnetic energy by the aqueous stream is measured in an optical sample cell with pulsed light at a wavelength of 190 nm±10 nm. A value of total organic carbon from the measured absorbance is calculated without absorbance or fluorescence measurement at any other wavelength. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205548 | PLASMA PANEL BASED RADIATION DETECTOR - A position-sensitive radiation counting detector includes a first and a second substrate. A gas is contained within the gap between the substrates. A photocathode layer is coupled to one side of the first substrate and faces the second substrate. A first electrode is coupled to the second substrate and a second electrode is electrically coupled to the first electrode. A first impedance is coupled to the first electrode and a second impedance is coupled to the second electrode. A power supply is coupled to at least one electrode. A first discharge event detector is coupled to the first impedance and a second discharge event detector is coupled to the second impedance. The radiation counting detector further includes a plurality of pixels, each capable of outputting a gas discharge pulse upon interaction with radiation received from the photocathode. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205549 | DETECTOR UNIT FOR DETECTING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention a detector unit | 2012-08-16 |
20120205550 | OBJECTIVE LENS - An objective lens for focussing charged particles includes a magnetic lens and an electrostatic lens whose components are displaceable relative to each other. The bore of the outer pole piece of the magnetic lens exhibits a diameter D | 2012-08-16 |
20120205551 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTENSITY CONTROL OF A CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM EXTRACTED FROM A SYNCHROTRON - The invention comprises intensity control of a charged particle beam acceleration, extraction, and/or targeting method and apparatus used in conjunction with charged particle beam radiation therapy of cancerous tumors. Particularly, intensity of a charged particle stream of a synchrotron is described. Intensity control is described in combination with turning magnets, edge focusing magnets, concentrating magnetic field magnets, winding and control coils, and extraction elements of the synchrotron. The system reduces the overall size of the synchrotron, provides a tightly controlled proton beam, directly reduces the size of required magnetic fields, directly reduces required operating power, and allows continual acceleration of protons in a synchrotron even during a process of extracting protons from the synchrotron. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205552 | MICROBICIDAL PURIFICATION DEVICE EMPLOYING ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT FROM WHICH ULTRAVIOLET-LIGHT-IRRADIATION DEAD AREAS HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED - The present invention relates to a microbicidal purification device employing ultraviolet light from which ultraviolet-light-irradiation dead areas have been eliminated, and more specifically relates to a microbicidal purification device employing ultraviolet light from which ultraviolet-light-irradiation dead areas have been eliminated which is able to eliminate ultraviolet-light-irradiation dead areas where ultraviolet light does not reach and sterilization does not take place, by positioning quartz tubes, into which ultraviolet lamps have been inserted, inside a plurality of cylindrical pipes connected to headers. The microbicidal purification device of the present invention, which employs ultraviolet light from which ultraviolet-light-irradiation dead areas have been eliminated, comprises: a pair of headers respectively having a header space, and formed with out- and in-flow ports connected to the header space; a plurality of pipes which comprise cylindrical pipe bodies open at both ends, and which are arranged in rows with the respective openings at both ends connected to the header spaces of the respective headers; quartz tubes which comprise tubular bodies closed at one end, and which are inserted into the pipes such that their other, open ends project outside a header on one side and the other end parts are hermetically secured to the header on one side so as to be positioned in the centres of the pipes; and ultraviolet lamps which are provided inserted inside the quartz tubes and have an ultraviolet light output such that the diameter of the microbicidal area which is formed is larger than or the same as the diameter of the pipe. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205553 | PHOTOLUMINESCENT MARKINGS WITH FUNCTIONAL OVERLAYERS - A photoluminescent marking that includes a photoluminescent layer and at least one functional overlayer is disclosed. The photoluminescent layer comprises at least one type of photoluminescent material. The at least one functional overlayer is adapted to selectively filter wavelengths of radiation to enhance the daylight observability of a final emission signature of the marking or to prevent the observability with the naked eye of a printed message on the marking. Also methods of making and using the inventive photoluminescent marking are disclosed. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205554 | AIR-STABLE, BLUE LIGHT EMITTING CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS - We report the synthesis and characterization of four novel CCC—NHC pincer platinum(II) and palladium(II) complexes, which adopt a distorted square planar configuration. These complexes emit bright blue light in the solid state under UV irradiation with emissions that are stable in ambient atmosphere (O2 and H2O) for extended periods. We also report the synthesis and characterization of CCC—NHC pincer ligand nickel complexes, and solid state fluorescence spectra have been collected for two of the complexes reported. X-ray structural analysis of a representative compound exhibits a distorted square planar geometry. Finally, we report the synthesis and characterization of CCC—NHC pincer ligand complexes for abnormal carbens, triazole, and BIA. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205555 | HOLDING ARM AND ARRANGEMENT FOR SUPPORTING DIAGNOSTIC IRRADIATION IN RADIATION THERAPY APPLICATIONS - The present embodiments relate to a holding arm for a detector that may be positioned on a first arm end or a diagnostic beam source that may be positioned on the first arm end. The present embodiments also relate to a radiation therapy arrangement with the holding arm. The holding arm may be positioned in a region of a second arm end in an emitter head region of a radiation therapy system and is essentially curved. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205556 | PROHEALING ENDOVASCULAR DEVICES - The present invention provides endovascular devices and the methods of making and using the same. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205557 | Method for Identifying Possible Changes in the Range of a Planned Irradiation Field Before the Patient is Irradiated with Charged Particles - A method serves as a supplemental safety mechanism before the irradiation of a patient with charged particles. By this method, differences which occur from day to day in the density composition within the patient are found, and the influence on the range of the planned irradiation field is determined. For this purpose, two high-resolution x-ray detectors are required, which form an angle of 60-120° to each other. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205558 | Tools, Methods and Devices for Mitigating Extreme Ultraviolet Optics Contamination - Devices, tools, and methods for mitigating contamination of an optics surface used in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) applications disclosed. The method may include providing an optically reflective surface configured to reflect EUV radiation. The method may further include exposing the optically reflective surface to EUV radiation thereby generating electrons. The method may also include applying an electromagnetic field to the optically reflective surface, the electromagnetic field configured to reduce reactions initiated by the electrons on the optically reflective surface. The applied electromagnetic field may be constant or varied and also may have different biases. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205559 | TARGET SUPPLY DEVICE AND EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT GENERATION APPARATUS - A target supply device is configured for supplying a target material for generating an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light. The target supply device comprises a target storage unit for storing at least the target material, and a target discharge unit comprising a surface having an opening from which a through-hole extends to communicate with the target storage unit. The target material is discharged through the opening for generating the EUV light. The surface at least around the opening is formed of a material so that the target material has a contact angle greater than 90 degrees with the surface. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205560 | NETWORK CENTRIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVE THERMAL STEALTH OR DECEPTION - A system and method for active thermal stealth or deception, the system including at least two objects, each having at least one active plate and a processing module coupled to the active plate for activating the plate to provide a desired thermal signature to the object, and a remotely located central control unit for external actuation of the processing modules in each object. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205561 | Increased shear power for subsea BOP shear rams - The method of providing a desired motive force for one or more rams of a subsea blowout preventer as a function of a desired pressure differential across one or more pistons on the subsea blowout preventer when the desired pressure differential is higher than the gauge pressure of the accumulators supplying the pressure, comprising providing one or more pistons connected to the one or more rams, the pistons having a distal side and a proximate side with respect to the rams, providing a first pressure from the accumulators to the distal side of the pistons, providing a tank to contain a second pressure less than the ambient pressure of seawater at the location of the subsea blowout preventer, providing a pressure reducing valve which exhausts into the tank and reduces the pressure on the proximate side of the one or more pistons to proximately the difference between the desired pressure differential and the first pressure further comprising that the pressure differential across the one or more pistons is proximately equal to the maximum working pressure of the one or more cylinders plus an amount to provide a force towards the bore of the blowout preventer stack to offset the force of the pressure in the bore acting on the exposed end of rods of the one or more piston. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205562 | AUTOMATIC GAS INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVE DEVICE - Disclosed is an automatic gas intake and exhaust valve device including a main body part having an orifice hole at one side and an intake and exhaust hole at an opposite side, an opening/closing member movably inserted into the main body part to open/close the intake and exhaust hole, and a coupling member extending along one side of the main body part to couple the main body part with a pipe in the communication state of the pipe. The opening/closing member floats according to a flow velocity of a fluid introduced into the main body part and discharged out of the main body part, to close the intake and exhaust hole, and drops down to the bottom of the main body part by a weight of the opening/closing member to open the intake and exhaust hole if a fluid level is lowered, thereby automatically introduce and exhaust internal air of the pipe and facilities. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205563 | VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR ACTUATING A LOAD - The invention relates to a valve arrangement for actuating a load ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120205564 | FLUID ACTUATED VALVE AND INSTALLATION TOOL - A fast-action direct-fluid (gas or liquid) actuated valve assembly including a valve housing having an internal fluid port defined by a larger chamber and a smaller chamber, separated by a shoulder, a valve body seated in the valve housing and defined by a plurality of ports evenly spaced circumferentially around its circumference adjacent to an endplate seatable in the housing, a plurality of supporting wall sections (mullions) between the ports, and a plurality of internal vanes | 2012-08-16 |
20120205565 | DAMPENED HYDRAULIC PILOT CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR A SPOOL VALVE - A hydraulic pilot control arrangement for a spool valve is provided, wherein the spool of the spool valve is biased towards a central position. The arrangement includes a first and a second pilot hydraulic line connected to opposite sides of the spool of the spool valve and a pilot pressure regulating arrangement is provided for selectively establishing or removing a pilot pressure in each of the first and second lines. The arrangement includes a damping device including a chamber divided into a first and a second pressure compartment by a sliding piston, the first and second pressure compartments being connected respectively to the first and second pilot hydraulic lines, and the piston is biased towards a rest position in the chamber. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205566 | THROTTLE VALVE DEVICE - A throttle valve device ideal for small, inexpensive implements is provided. The throttle valve device having a damping member for slowly closing a throttle valve. The throttle valve device ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120205567 | Adjustable Damping Valve For A Vibration Damper - An adjustable damping valve device for a vibration damper includes an actuator which exerts an adjusting force on a valve body. The valve body has at least one surface acted upon by pressure of a damping medium as part of a pressure space. The surface acted upon by pressure causes an adjusting force on the valve body, and the pressure space is connected to a gas receiving space in the damping valve. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205568 | Diaphragm Valve With Electronic Pressure Detection - A flush valve for a waste water system comprises a valve including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet and a main valve element adapted for movement to allow fluid flow between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet based on a pressure differential across a portion of the main valve element. The valve also includes a vent system comprising a control chamber in flow communication with the fluid inlet of the valve and a vent outlet in flow communication with the fluid outlet of the valve, and a solenoid for venting fluid venting fluid from the control chamber to the fluid outlet. A pressure sensor, such as an electronic pressure transducer, senses the fluid pressure of fluid within the vent system. When a predetermined pressure threshold is reached or exceeded, the solenoid can be energized to release fluid from the control chamber. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205569 | DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SEALING DEVICE FOR BALL VALVES - A differential pressure sealing device for use with ball valves that utilizes the pressure of the fluid being communicated in a piping system to increase the sealing force created by the sealing device. Fluid being communicated through a ball valve is provided to a sealing device that includes some type of element for creating a bias force. The pressure of the fluid being communicated increases the sealing pressure created by the sealing device. In this manner, the bias force created in the sealing device benefits from the pressure of the fluid being communicated to enhance the sealing when used with a ball valve or similar component. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205570 | VALVE FOR INTERRUPTING A FLOW PATH IN A SUBSTANTIALLY GAS-TIGHT MANNER - The invention relates to a valve for interrupting a flow path in a gas-tight manner. The valve has a valve housing, a valve plate, and a drive by means of which the valve plate can be shifted between an open position and a closed position. According to the invention, the valve has a seal support which, in a coupling position, can be coupled to and decoupled from a first seat of the valve plate on the latter and, in a parked position, can be coupled to and uncoupled from a second seat of a parking section in said section of the valve housing. A first seal is arranged on the seal support such that the first seal contacts a valve seat in a gas-tight manner in the coupling position and in the closed position, a gas-tight connection being formed between the first seal and a closing surface that lies on the valve plate. The seal support can be detachably coupled to the first seat of the valve plate in the coupling position by means of first coupling means. The seal support can be detachably coupled to the second seat of the parking section in the parked position by means of second coupling means. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205571 | Glass fiber binder for aircraft insulation - Glass fiber compositions are provided in the form of mats comprising a binder of thermoplastic polymer or other non-hazardous insulation material which resists high temperatures such as 2,000° F. for long periods. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205572 | BINDERS - An un-reacted substantially formaldehyde free curable binder solution for binding loose matter consists essentially of a solution obtainable by dissolving a reducing sugar, an ammonium salt acid precursor, optionally a carboxylic acid or a precursor thereof and optionally ammonia in water. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205573 | Rotating Machine with Sintered Magnet and Method for Producing Sintered Magnet - An R—Fe—B sintered magnet has a structure including main phase crystal grains and a grain boundary area surrounding the crystal grains. The sintered magnet includes fluorine and a specified metal element selected from elements belonging to Group 2 through Group 16 of periodic table excepting the rare earth element, carbon and boron. The fluorine has a higher concentration in a region closer to a magnet surface than in the center. The specified element also has a higher concentration in the region closer to the surface. The sintered magnet includes oxyfluoride containing carbon, Dy and the metal element in a grain boundary area region at a distance of 1 μm or greater from the magnet surface, and the carbon has a higher concentration than the concentration of the metal element in a region at a distance of 1 μm to 500 μm from the magnet surface. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205574 | AZEOTROPE AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITION OF 2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE AND AMMONIA - The present invention relates to azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions comprised of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) and ammonia, and uses thereof. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205575 | METHOD OF MAKING CALCIUM CHLORIDE - AGGREGATE COMPOSITION - A method of forming a calcium chloride and aggregate composition includes providing a calcium chloride compound, adding an aggregate into the calcium chloride compound, and mixing the aggregate and calcium chloride compound to establish a mixed composition having the aggregate substantially uniformly suspended in the calcium chloride compound. The aggregate may comprise any suitable aggregate material, such as sand, salt or rock salt or the like. The aggregate may be mixed with the calcium chloride when the calcium chloride is in a paste form so as to substantially uniformly mix or blend the aggregate and calcium chloride and to substantially uniformly suspend the aggregate in the calcium chloride paste. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205576 | MICROCAPSULES WITH A PARAFFIN COMPOSITION AS CAPSULE CORE - Microcapsules of the present invention have a core and a wall. The wall is made of a polymer, which by weight is from 40 to 90% C | 2012-08-16 |
20120205577 | Compositions for Improving Thermal Conductivity of Cement Systems - A method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprises placing a cement composition comprising a non-metallic thermally conductive fiber into the subterranean formation, and allowing the composition to set therein, wherein the non-metallic thermally conductive fiber has a thermal conductivity greater than about 500 W/m.K. Another method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprises providing a cement composition comprising a pitch-based carbon fiber, a hydraulic cement material, and water, placing the cement composition in a formation, and allowing the cement composition to set therein, wherein said pitch-based carbon fiber has a density of from about 2.0 grams/cc to about 2.3 grams/cc. A cement composition comprising a cementitious material, water, and a non-metallic thermally conductive fiber having a thermal conductivity greater than about 500 W/m.K, or a pitch-based carbon fiber having a density of from about 2.0 grams/cc to about 2.3 grams/cc. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205578 | Polishing Composition and Method Using Same - A polishing composition, comprising a compound having structure I or salts thereof: | 2012-08-16 |
20120205579 | MODIFIED ADSORBENT FOR CAPTURING HEAVY METALS IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION - A method and adsorbent composition for removing heavy metals from contaminated water, comprising passing a stream of water having a concentration of one or more heavy metals through an adsorbent comprising granules of a mixture of from about 1 wt % to about 15 wt % clay and a thermoplastic polymer matrix; and collecting water having a reduced concentration of said heavy metal(s) downstream of said adsorbent. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205580 | Emulsion, Its Manufacturing Method And Silicone Oil Composition - This invention relates to a silicone oil emulsion that contains cross-linked silicone particles in drops of silicone oil which have an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 500 μm and are dispersed in water, wherein the silicone oil contains epoxy groups, acryl groups, methacryl groups, silicon-bonded alkoxy groups, or silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups but is free of silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and alkenyl groups, said cross-linked silicone particles is formed by a hydrosilation reaction. Furthermore, this invention also relates to a silicone oil composition obtained by removing water from said emulsion. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205581 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF BLEACHING - Compositions and methods of bleaching are described herein, wherein the compositions include a metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a macrocyclic ligand, wherein the metal bleach catalyst is present in the composition in an amount ranging from about 0.0001% to about 10%, based on total weight of the composition, and a bleaching primer, wherein the composition has a molar ratio of bleaching primer to metal bleach catalyst of from about 1:20 to about 100:1. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205582 | POLAR NEMATIC COMPOUNDS - Polar nematic compounds, one example of which has the following structure: | 2012-08-16 |
20120205583 | COMPOUNDS FOR A LIQUID CRYSTAL MEDIUM AND HIGH-FREQUENCY COMPONENTS CONTAINING SAID LIQUID CRYSTAL MEDIUM - The present invention relates to bistolans of the formula I | 2012-08-16 |
20120205584 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MAGNESIUM-ALPHA-SIALON-HOSTED PHOSPHOR - A method for producing a phosphor includes: providing a blend composed of: (i) a magnesium source; (ii) a silicon source; (iii) an aluminum source; (iv) an oxygen source; (v) a solid nitrogen source; (vi) an ammonium halide; and (vii) an activator ion source; coating the blend with an initiator to obtain a tablet; placing the tablet in a heat insulator; placing a ceramic powder between the tablet and the heat insulator; and heating the tablet to obtain a magnesium-alpha-SiAlON-hosted phosphor. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205585 | METAL COMPLEX, POLYMER COMPOUND AND DEVICE USING THE SAME - A metal complex represented by the following formula (1): | 2012-08-16 |
20120205586 | INDIUM PHOSPHIDE COLLOIDAL NANOCRYSTALS - A method of making a colloidal solution of indium phosphide semiconductor nanocrystals, includes forming a first solution by combining solvents and ligands; and heating the first solution to a temperature equal to or higher than 290° C. and, while heating, adding to the first solution, a second solution containing trialkylindium, a phosphorus precursor and solvents and ligands so that a reaction takes place that forms a colloidal solution of indium phosphide semiconductor nanocrystals. The method further includes forming core shell indium phosphide semiconductor nanocrystals by forming semiconducting shells on the nanocrystals. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205587 | C70 CUBE WITH ENHANCED PHOTOLUMINESCENCE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - Disclosed in that a fullerene aggregate and a method for preparing the same, and the fullerene aggregate including a cube-shaped crystalline C | 2012-08-16 |
20120205588 | SILOXANE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AN ALKYLATED CYCLOSILOXANE AND LINEAR ALKYLATED SILOXANE MIXTURE - The present invention relates to siloxane compositions having a VOC of about 19 g/l, a flash point above 140° F., and a vapor pressure of less than seven millimeters of mercury (7 mm Hg). The siloxane compositions consist essentially oft substituted and/or alkylated cyclicsiloxanes having 5 or 6 silicon atoms, an alkylated cyclicsiloxane having 3 or 4 silicon atoms, a linear alkylated siloxane fluid, at least one alkylene glycol alkytether and an alkylene glycol having at least six carbon atoms. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205589 | Process for the Production of Naphthenic Process Oils by Hydrogenation - The object of the invention is a method for producing naphthenic process oils that have a high content of naphthenic carbon atoms of 20-60 wt % and a low content of polycyclic aromatics of less than 3 wt %, determined in accordance with IP 346, by the hydrogenation of a process oil educt that has a high content of polycyclic aromatics. The method in accordance with the invention enables secondary extracts, such as are formed in the production of label-free process oils, even in a mixture with primary extracts, to be utilized in an economically meaningful way. The resulting process oils are likewise label-free, so that the use of PCA-containing process oils can be reduced and less of these substances will get into the environment. Through this the environment and in particular health are less stressed. In addition, the starting substances in this way can lead to a different use and no longer have to be added to heating oil. By avoiding heating oil, CO | 2012-08-16 |
20120205590 | NANO-SIZED MELANIN PARTICLES AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - The present invention provides nano-sized particles of melanin, and the method for formation of the melanin particles comprise the following steps: adding a base to a dopamine.H | 2012-08-16 |
20120205591 | SELF INDICATING RADIATION ALERT DOSIMETER - Described is a self-indicating instant radiation dosimeter ( | 2012-08-16 |
20120205592 | COMPOSITIONS, KITS, AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATION IN MASS SPECTROMETRY - The invention provides compositions, kits, and methods for calibrating a mass spectrometer using two or more recombinant proteins and one or more energy-absorbing molecules. The recombinant proteins of the invention display high purities, making them suitable for use in mass spectrometry. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205593 | POLYMERIC COMPOUND AND ELECTRONIC ELEMENT - A polymer compound including a structural unit represented by formula (I) or a structural unit represented by formula (III) and a structural unit represented by formula (II) has high photoelectric conversion efficiency when used in an organic photoelectric conversion device. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205594 | ELECTRODE MATERIALS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THEM - Process for producing electrode materials, wherein
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20120205595 | ELECTRODE MATERIALS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THEM - Process for producing electrode materials, wherein
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20120205596 | MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUND - The present invention provides a macromolecular compound by which the short-circuit current density and the photoelectric conversion efficiency are enhanced when the macromolecular compound is used in an organic layer contained in a photovoltaic cell. Specifically, the present invention provides a macromolecular compound having a structural unit represented by Formula (1): | 2012-08-16 |
20120205597 | ZINC CHALCOGENIDES, DOPED ZINC CHALCOGENIDES, AND METHODS OF MAKING - A process of preparing a zinc chalcogenide includes providing a solution of 8-hydroxyquinoline; a zinc precursor; and a reaction solvent; isolating a precipitate from the solution; and calcining the precipitate to form the zinc chalcogenide. Additionally, a polymer composite may include a polymer, bis(8-hydroxyquinolinato)zinc, and elemental sulfur or bis(8-hydroxyquinolinato) | 2012-08-16 |
20120205598 | "Green" synthesis of colloidal nanocrystals and their water-soluble preparation - Highly monodisperse nanocrystals (including CdSe, ZnSe, PbSe, Cu | 2012-08-16 |
20120205599 | COLOR FILTER AND IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A color filter which has a green colored area that is heat-resistant and has a high luminance, and which is excellent in terms of color reproducibility when applied to an image display apparatus, is provided. An image display apparatus which has the color filter and is excellent in terms of color reproducibility is provided. The color filter has, on a substrate, a green colored area that contains a green pigment or cyan pigment and at least one yellow dye selected from the group consisting of the following (1) to (3):
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20120205600 | FIRE RESISTANT GLAZINGS - A stable aqueous solution for the production of fire resistant glazings comprising: at least one alkali metal silicate; and an aqueous solution of at least one alkali-soluble anion of an acidic or amphoteric oxide and/or a complex thereof; and/or at least one alkali-soluble hydroxide, and/or alkali-soluble complex of elements selected from the group consisting of lithium, magnesium and calcium. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205601 | STRAP-TENSIONING DEVICE - A strap-tensioning device includes a base that receives a rotatable drum rigidly connected to toothed wheels, and configured to engage a holding pawl; tensioning lever rotatably mounted by hinging onto the drum, and provided with a pawl for driving the toothed wheels; an unlocking pawl configured to release the toothed wheels from the respective engagement thereof with the holding pawl and with the driving pawl, rotatably mounted, independently of the rotation of the tensioning lever, by hinging onto the drum. The unlocking lever is rigidly connected to two parallel cams having the same profile, and configured to simultaneously engage, respectively, the holding pawl and the driving pawl, so as to release the rotation of the drum. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205602 | ELECTRIC WEB FENCE - An electric fence including a web of galvanized, high-tensile strength steel wires coupled to and between a pair of posts, the web including a plurality of substantially horizontally extending wires arranged substantially parallel to one another, and a plurality of substantially vertically extending wires arranged substantially parallel to one another and extending to and between each of the horizontally extending wires to form a plurality of wire rectangles, each rectangle having a desired size. The construction and arrangement of the web enables the web to be energized using less energy than conventional fencing. | 2012-08-16 |
20120205603 | HIGHWAY GUARDRAIL POST - A highway guardrail post comprises an elongated one-piece roll-formed metal body including a front wall defining an attachment face, a pair of opposing side walls orthogonal to the front wall, a first pair of inverted corners respectively connecting the pair of side walls to the front wall, and a second pair of inverted corners respectively extending from the pair of side walls and terminating in a pair of spaced rear edges to define a rear access opening opposite the front wall. The guardrail posts may be manufactured by roll-forming a metal sheet or coil and cutting the roll-formed metal sheet or coil into lengths. | 2012-08-16 |