45th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130292471 | HIGH FREQUENCY ANTENNA FORMED ON A COMPOUND SURFACE - An RFID reader includes an HF antenna formed on a compound, or three-dimensional, surface. With an HF antenna so configured, the RFID reader operates with an expanded region in which a short-range RFID device can be effectively read, while still requiring close proximity between the RFID device and the RFID reader for successful communication. Consequently, the physical security of information associated with the RFID device can be maintained while simultaneously enhancing the reliability of communications between the RFID device and an RFID reader. In addition, the HF antenna can be reliably and repeatably formed into a desired three-dimensional shape with a relatively simple two-step process. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292472 | BOUNDLESS READING OF INFORMATION BITS WITH A SINGLE PHOTON - An optical imaging system includes a transmitter configured to generate spatially entangled quantum states of light to probe reflective targets, a target configured to reflect the spatially entangled quantum states of light and a receiver configured to receive and detect the spatially entangled quantum states of light, thereby decoding a message encoded in a memory. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292473 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR RETRIEVING INFORMATION COMPRISED IN A BARCODE - A method of retrieving information comprised in a barcode is disclosed. The method comprises detecting that the barcode is present in a first image having a first image quality and capturing a first region, acquiring, when it is detected that the barcode is present, a second image having a second image quality and capturing a second region, wherein the second image quality is higher than the first image quality, and wherein the second region at least partly overlaps the first region, and decoding the barcode based on the second image to retrieve the information. A corresponding program product and a corresponding arrangement are also disclosed along with a communication device comprising the arrangement | 2013-11-07 |
20130292474 | INDICIA READING SYSTEM EMPLOYING DIGITAL GAIN CONTROL - A laser scanning code symbol reading system includes an analog scan data signal processor for producing digitized data signals, wherein during each laser beam scanning cycle, a light collection and photo-detection module generates an analog scan data signal corresponding to a laser scanned code symbol, an analog scan data signal processor/digitizer processes the analog scan data signal to generate digital data signals corresponding thereto, and a synchronized digital gain control module automatically processes the digitized data signals in response to start of scan (SOS) signals generated by a SOS detector. The synchronized digital gain control module generates digital control data which is transmitted to the analog scan data signal processor for use in controlling the gain of at least one signal processing stage in the light collection and photo-detection module and/or analog scan data signal processor, during the corresponding laser beam scanning cycle. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292475 | CODE SYMBOL READING SYSTEM - An optical code symbol reading system includes a housing having a light transmission aperture, and at least one sound port formed in the housing. The system includes an optical code symbol reading subsystem for optically reading a code symbol in the field external to the light transmission aperture, and generating symbol character data representative of the read code symbol. An electro-acoustic transducer is disposed in the housing for producing sonic energy. Also, an acoustic-waveguide structure is disposed in the housing, for coupling the sonic energy produced from the electro-acoustic transducer, to the at least sound wave port formed the housing, to audibly signal the reading of a code symbol to the operator of the optical code symbol reading system. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292476 | Host Feedback of Scan Status for Scanners Wielded by Hand - A multi-mode ring scanner (MMRS) has a ring unit for wearing on a finger. The MMRS optionally has a wrist unit coupled to the ring unit, such as via a cable. The MMRS optionally communicates wirelessly with a computing device. The ring unit has one or more scanners (such as an optical scanner or an RFID tag reader). The ring unit optionally has two paddle switches for activation by inward pressure from fingers adjacent to the finger. The two switches enable specifying operation of the MMRS in a plurality of modes and/or to communicate a plurality of information codes to the computing device. The computing device is optionally enabled to assign a function to each combination of activation of the two switches. A scanning system including the MMRS optionally provides feedback to a user based on feedback from a host processor. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292477 | IMAGE SENSOR BASED OPTICAL READER - An apparatus for use in optical reading can comprise an image sensor and a circuit board, and can further comprise a support assembly. An apparatus for use in optical reading can also comprise a light source and imaging optics. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292478 | APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF ELECTRO-OPTICALLY READING DIRECT PART MARKING INDICIA BY IMAGE CAPTURE - An apparatus and method electro-optically read indicia, such as a direct part marking (DPM) code, that is raised or sunken relative to a target surface on a target. A solid-state, distance imaging sensor captures a target image comprised of a first set of pixels having first distance values that correspond to a first distance of the code from the sensor, and a second set of pixels having second distance values that correspond to a second distance of the target surface from the sensor. A controller reads the indicia by distinguishing between the first set of pixels and the second set of pixels within the image, by determining abrupt changes in the distance values among neighboring pixels. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292479 | SELECTIVELY SWITCHING ANTENNAS OF TRANSACTION CARDS - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for selectively switching antennas of transaction cards. In some implementations, a method includes physically interfacing a card with a mobile host device including a Graphical User Interface (GUI). The card executes wireless financial transactions independent of the mobile host device. User credentials used to execute financial transactions with retail terminals are stored. Information is presented through the GUI of the mobile host device. An antenna of the card is selectively switched between an activate state and an inactive state in response to at least an event. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292480 | Billboard advertising system and method - An advertising campaign comprises a billboard, and one or more advertising or promotional elements. The billboard is adapted to be positioned along an outwardly facing set of doors in a bathroom facility having a set of partitioned stalls. Preferably, the billboard is sized such that an image or other content displayed on the billboard overlays at least first and second of the doors in adjacent partitions. Each of such doors also includes an advertising or promotional element on its inside portion, i.e. the portion of the door that is viewable from the inside when a person is inside the stall. The advertising or promotional element located within the stall (preferably on the inside door surface) is directly related to (or associated with) the billboard campaign such that outwardly-exposed billboard and the inwardly-facing door panel comprise an integrated campaign. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292481 | BUILDING CONTROL UNIT METHOD AND CONTROLS - Embodiments of the invention provide thermostat controls having improved tactile feedback. According to one embodiment, a thermostat includes a bottom member, a switch, a top member, and a motion guiding member or assembly that operationally couples the top member with the bottom member so that the top member is inwardly pressable by a user relative to the bottom member to allow the thermostat to receive input from the user by contacting the switch with a component of the top member or the bottom member. The motion guiding member or assembly contacts the top member near its outer periphery to control the inward motion of the top member relative to the bottom member to provide the improved tactile feedback. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292482 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - In an air conditioning system, a control unit controls an adjusting unit to adjust a ratio between an amount of a first part of introduced air passing through a heater core and an amount of a second part of the introduced air bypassing the heater core to a first ratio at which the amount of the first part of the introduced air decreases from a maximized amount of the first part of the introduced air according to an increase in temperature of the heater core by a warming unit. When a setting temperature for air conditioning is increased by an input unit, the control unit controls the adjusting unit to change the ratio from the first ratio to a second ratio at which the amount of the first part of the introduced air increases. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292483 | ADAPTABLE SPREADER - A particulate dispersing apparatus is provided that includes a vessel configured to contain particulate material, an insert disposed inside the vessel and having a first hole pattern and adapted to be removed from the vessel, and at least one fastener having a cylindrical body and a pair of projections extending in opposite directions from a bottom of the cylindrical body. The pair of projections are substantially perpendicular to the cylindrical body and secures the insert to the vessel. The fastener is rotatable between a securing position and an unsecuring position | 2013-11-07 |
20130292484 | DELIVERY SYSTEM COMPRISING IMPROVED VOLATILE COMPOSITIONS - Delivery systems comprising improved volatile compositions are provided. The delivery system comprises an electromechanical actuator for emitting the improved composition into the air, whereby scent longevity, perfume character, room fill, and/or functional benefits (e.g. odor elimination) are provided. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292485 | Fine droplet atomizer for liquid precursor vaporization - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for forming a droplet aerosol for vaporization and subsequent thin film deposition on a substrate. The apparatus includes a mechanism to control the rate of liquid flow through the apparatus, the mechanism including a piezoelectric actuator to adjust the rate of liquid flow and an atomizing mechanism drawing gas from a compressed gas source such that when the gas source conjoins with the liquid, the liquid is atomized to form droplets suspended in the gas thereby forming a droplet aerosol suitable for subsequent thin film deposition on a substrate. The method includes drawing a gas from a compressed gas source and drawing a liquid from a liquid source. The liquid and gas are conjoined in either a coaxial flow relationship or a radial flow relationship or an angular relationship between radial and coaxial flow wherein the gas engages the liquid to form droplets suitable for vaporization and subsequent thin film deposition on a substrate. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292486 | MINIATURE SCENT GENERATING DEVICE - A miniature scent generating device includes a scented component, a plurality of granular first materials, and a driving unit. The scented component includes a housing, a chamber located in the housing, a ventilation opening penetrating through the housing to communicate with the chamber, and a vibration unit disposed in the chamber. The first materials are provided in the chamber, and have a first scent. The driving unit is connected to the vibration unit. The vibration unit is controlled by the driving unit to vibrate and produce an airflow of perturbation in the chamber, so as to prompt the first materials to pass through the ventilation opening and discharge out of the chamber to disperse the first scent. The miniature scent generating device has the advantage of unlikely spoiled and readily controlling a release concentration of the scent. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292487 | SPRAYING APPARATUS FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINE WITH CARTOGRAPHIC PILOTING - This control system for an agricultural spraying machine ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130292488 | CIRCUIT FOR DISPENSING WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a circuit for dispensing windshield washer fluid for a motor vehicle. According to the invention, the dispensing circuit is characterized in that it includes a float ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130292489 | THRUST REVERSER HAVING A LOCKABLE VARIABLE NOZZLE SECTION - The present disclosure relates to a thrust reverser including at least one translatably movable cowl capable of alternately shifting between a closed position in which same ensures the aerodynamic continuity of the nacelle and which covers the deflecting means, and an open position in which same opens a passage in the nacelle and uncovers the deflecting means, said thrust reverser likewise including at least one variable nozzle section arranged in the extension of the movable thrust-reversing cowl and provided with at least one locking means capable of engaging with a complementary locking means of the movable reversing cowl so as to optionally mechanically link the movable nozzle section of the movable reversing cowl. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292490 | DOOR FOR THRUST REVERSER OF AN AIRCRAFT NACELLE - A door for a thrust reverser of a nacelle of an aircraft being pivotally amounted on a fixed structure of the nacelle, in particular, the door being fitted with deflectors deflecting air flow is disclosed. The deflectors are arranged at an upstream end of the door and mounted such that they can move in a deflection plane perpendicular to the plane of the door. Each deflector is associated at its ends with an articulation arm capable of rotating about a pivot axis perpendicular to the deflection plane, allowing the deflectors to move in a straight line in the deflection plane. The present disclosure also relates to a thrust reverser system including the door and a fixed structure on which the door is pivotally mounted between a closing position and an open position. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292491 | FLUID HOUSING FOR SPRAY GUN - A fluid housing for a spray gun. The fluid housing includes a body, a pair of inlet passages formed in the body, a pair of side ports formed through the housing body, and a side seal cartridge removably coupled to each side port. Each side port is in fluid communication with a respective inlet passage. Each side seal cartridge includes an internal passage formed therein and a plurality of openings extending from the internal passage at an offset angle. Each side seal cartridge defines a respective longitudinal axis. The fluid housing further includes a seal that is configured to be in compression along the longitudinal axis when a side seal cartridge and engages one of the side ports. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292492 | Liquid Sprayer - A transducer type liquid sprayer in which a storage tank for storing spray liquid can be easily replaced together with a core for soaking up the spray liquid from the storage tank is provided. The liquid sprayer includes a spray liquid storage unit and a main body for supporting the spray liquid storage unit and a power supply unit. The spray liquid storage unit includes a core for soaking up spray liquid and the main body includes a lid member attached to a support member for supporting the spray liquid storage unit so that the lid member can be opened and closed. A spray hole is formed in the lid member and a transducer is also disposed inside the lid member and electrically connected to the power supply unit. The transducer disposed inside the lid member is in close contact with and pressed against the core. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292493 | VENT SYSTEM FOR A GRAVITY FEED SPRAY DEVICE - A system is provided for venting a container used to supply a liquid to a spray coating device. The system may include a container cover having a liquid conduit configured to extend into a liquid container, at least one wall surrounding a buffer chamber configured to separate the interior volume of the container from the exterior environment, a first vent conduit that extends into the buffer chamber, a second vent conduit that extends from the buffer chamber to the liquid container, and at least one check valve coupled to either conduit. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292494 | GARDEN SPRAYER - A garden sprayer includes a spraying cover and a guiding disk. A connecting end of the spraying cover is provided with a spindle and a guiding space surrounding the spindle. The guiding space is enclosed by a water-distributing ring provided with spraying heads. Each spraying head is provided with a sleeve at the connecting end. Each sleeve is provided with a guiding notch in communication with the guiding space. The guiding disk is fixedly mounted to the connecting end. The guiding disk is formed with a shaft portion and a penetration hole toward the spraying cover. The penetration hole is arranged to face one spraying head. The guiding space and the communication notches establish the communication between the spraying heads and the penetration hole. By this arrangement, the number of tiny spraying holes is increased, and the spraying effect of the whole garden sprayer is improved greatly. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292495 | LOW PRESSURE WATERMIST NOZZLE MANIFOLD - The invention is characterized by consisting of a body ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130292496 | MICRO FLOW CONTROL INJECTOR FOR USE IN ULTRAMICRO MONO-PROPELLANT BASED PNEUMATIC GENERATOR - Disclosed is a micro flow control injector for use in an ultramicro mono-propellant based pneumatic generator, including: a first check valve installed on a first supply pipe connected to a fuel tank charged with a mono-propellant and preventing a flow from the first supply pipe to the fuel tank; a small-sized driver connected with the first supply pipe and minutely controlling the supplied flow while repeatedly generating a decompression state and a pressurization state in the first supply pipe by a reciprocating movement; a second supply pipe connected to a cylinder of the small-sized driver to discharge fuel to a reactor in a pressurization state; and a second check valve installed on the second supply pipe and preventing a flow from the second supply pipe to the small-sized driver and the first supply pipe, in order to minutely control a flow. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292497 | Fluid Cleaning Device - An apparatus and process for impinging a fluid upon an object to be treated is described. A generally conical-shaped flow of fluid is directed from the cleaning device onto a surface. The fluid contacts the surface and then is reflected through an opening defined by the device and against a deflection plate. The deflection plate has a shape configured to direct the fluid into a fluid return and back onto the surface to be treated. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292498 | Reagent Injector - An injector for injecting a reagent into an exhaust stream includes an outer tube extending through an electromagnet and surrounding an inner tube. A first end of the inner tube is sealingly fixed to an inner surface of the outer tube. A guide member and an orifice plate are each sealingly fixed to the inner surface of the outer tube. A second end of the inner tube is aligned by the guide member. A moveable valve member includes a pintle head guided by the inner surface of the outer tube to align the valve member with an orifice extending through the orifice plate. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292499 | GLUE-DRIPPING NEEDLE STRUCTURE - A glue-dripping needle structure includes a needle body. The needle body includes glue storage cylinder portion and a connection seat portion. The glue storage cylinder portion has an open end and a closed end. The outer surface of the closed end is provided with a plurality of needle heads and protrusions. When in use, the needle heads and the protrusions are perpendicular to a lens module to be processed. Through the plurality of needle heads disposed around the closed end of the glue storage cylinder portion, the glue drips on the periphery of the lens module evenly. There is no need to move the needle body for dripping glue many times. The present invention provides a stable glue-dripping, without worrying about deflection of glue, much glue or less glue. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292500 | Nozzle Body and Device Head of a Cleaning Device Comprising Said Type of Nozzle Body - A nozzle body is disclosed. The nozzle body includes a nozzle head which begins at a front end face of the nozzle body, a shaft which is connected to the nozzle head and ends at a rear end face of the nozzle body, and a ceramic insert. A longitudinal channel runs through the nozzle body and opens into the front and rear end faces of the nozzle body. An annular surface facing the rear end face of the nozzle body is formed in the longitudinal channel of the nozzle body. The ceramic insert has a longitudinal channel that is concentric with the longitudinal channel of the nozzle body, the ceramic insert is disposed in the longitudinal channel of the nozzle body, and the ceramic insert is in contact with the annular surface. A rear end of the shaft protrudes beyond the ceramic insert and forms an edge. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292501 | METHOD OF RECOVERING FILM-FORMING MATERIAL | 2013-11-07 |
20130292502 | PAPER SHREDDER WITHOUT WASTEBASKET - This invention relates to a paper shredder without wastebasket. The bottom of the cutting head is connected with a scrap discharge unit, including a housing, a rotating screw and a driving mechanism, wherein at the upper end of the housing is disposed with a scrap collecting groove, on one side of the housing is disposed with a scrap outlet, the rotating screw for discharging scraps out of the housing is disposed within the housing chamber and one end of the rotating screw is connected with the driving mechanism. When the paper shredder is in operation, the driving mechanism drives the rotating screw to rotate so as to deliver paper scraps to the scrap outlet to complete discharging. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292503 | Fishing Reel - A fishing reel can include a reel frame and a spool shaft extending through the reel frame and rotatably supported about the reel frame. A crankable handle can be mechanically coupled to the spool shaft such that a rotation of the handle causes a rotation of the spool shaft. A non-rotating pivotable bail can be coupled to the reel frame. A spool can be mechanically coupled to the spool shaft and configured to rotate with the rotation of the spool shaft relative to the bail. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292504 | FISHING REEL HAVING CENTRIFUGAL BRAKE SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a fishing reel having a centrifugal brake system. The fishing reel includes a frame, a shaft, a spool and a centrifugal brake system. The centrifugal brake system includes a support member, a plurality of brake shoes, a brake disc and a controller. The support member is provided on one side of the spool and is rotated in conjunction with the spool. The brake shoes are radially coupled to the support member by respective shaft pins. Each brake shoe has a heavy weight part and a light weight part on opposite sides based on the shaft pin to have a weight eccentric structure. When the spool is rotated, the brake shoes are swung by centrifugal force. The controller adjusts a distance between the brake disc and the brake shoes, thus controlling braking power. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292505 | Apparatus For Continuously Winding Up A Thread - An apparatus for continuously winding up a thread is described and includes two winding spindles that are held in a projecting manner on a rotary table and are associated with spindle drives to allow the thread to be alternately wound to form a bobbin. The rotary table can be activated in order to exchange the winding spindles between a winding region and a changing region. A moveable changing device transfers the thread between the winding spindles and during the exchange of the winding spindles, guides the thread between the winding spindles for transferring to a catching device on one of the winding spindles. The changing device has at least one deflecting thread guide and a movable feeding thread guide, which can be positioned in a deflecting position, the thread being guided at a distance from the winding spindle which receives the thread. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292506 | WIRE ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINING APPARATUS - A wire electric discharge machining apparatus according to embodiments includes a wire electrode, a wire supplying unit that supplies the wire electrode, a collecting motor that collects the wire electrode at a predetermined speed, a tension motor that controls a tension of the wire electrode between the wire supplying unit and the collecting motor, a speed calculating unit that calculates a traveling speed of the wire electrode at a predetermined time interval, a speed storing unit that stores the traveling speed calculated by the speed calculating unit, a differential speed calculating unit that calculates a differential speed between a current traveling speed output from the speed calculating unit and a past traveling speed stored in the speed storing unit, and a breakage detecting unit that detects breakage of the wire electrode by comparing the differential speed with a predetermined threshold. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292507 | Spindle - In one embodiment, a roll spindle comprises two roll supports and a differential. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292508 | Fold wing tip having stub spar - A wing comprises a wing tip hinged to a main wing section. The wing tip includes a stub spar extending past an end of the wing tip. When the wing tip is extended, the stub spar extends into the main wing section to react a moment load across a length of the stub spar | 2013-11-07 |
20130292509 | RAT ACTUATOR FINE ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY - A ram air turbine system includes an actuator having a threaded portion, a rod having a threaded region at or near one end and an eyelet at an opposite end, and a bushing. The bushing has a first thread engaged with the threaded portion of the actuator, and a second thread engaged with the threaded region of the rod, such that an actuation force can be transmitted between the actuator and the rod through the bushing. The first and second threads of the bushing have different pitches. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292510 | FLUID TRANSFER TUBE FOR SEVERE MISALIGNMENT APPLICATIONS - A hydraulic system for a ram air turbine includes a hydraulic pump having a high pressure fluid outlet port, a housing, a pivot post arranged to pass through the housing and defining a mechanical pivot relative to the housing about an axis, a transfer tube positioned between the high pressure fluid outlet port of the hydraulic pump and a port in the housing for the high pressure fluid outlet path, and seal elements positioned at or near opposite ends of the transfer tube. A fluid inlet path and a high pressure fluid outlet path pass through the housing and the pivot post. The transfer tube has a crowned end. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292511 | DIELECTRIC BARRIER DISCHARGE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM THROUGH MODULATED BOUNDARY LAYER TRANSITION - An aerodynamic control system incorporates multiple Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) flow control actuators adjacent a surface of an airborne vehicle in a path of laminar boundary layer flow over the surface. A control computer receives a control input and selectively distributes power to an activation array selected from the DBD flow control actuators for transition to a first operating condition tripping the laminar boundary layer at selected streamwise locations for turbulent flow. When the control computer removes the distributed power the DBD flow control actuators return to a second operating condition restoring the laminar boundary layer. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292512 | ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING WITH AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - Environmental samples are collected and analyzed using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In some examples, the sample is drawn into engagement with a sensor onboard a UAV by the existing fluid flow generated by a rotor fan through a duct of a ducted fan of the UAV. The quality characteristics of the fluid sample may be physically or wirelessly delivered to a remote location. In some examples, samples are drawn into engagement with the sensor by a flexible tube that is attached to an outer surface of the UAV. The flexible tube may allow the UAV to precisely target and collect samples of dust and moisture and other materials from the ground over which the UAV operates. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292513 | SECURED VESTIBULE TO THE COCKPIT OF AN AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH SUCH AN ACCESS DOOR - The invention relates to a secure access airlock enabling the communication between several rooms of an aircraft, the secure airlock being installed in an area of the aircraft between a first room and at least one second room, characterized in that it includes two mobile partitions provided in the form of portions of concentric cylinders, each of the partitions being capable of being moved, separately from one another, about a common axis, so as to provide a single opening therebetween which makes it possible to access either of the rooms, the two partitions being capable of moving over two concentric cylinders having different diameters. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292514 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR USE IN ASSEMBLING A FUSELAGE - A fuselage assembly is provided. The fuselage assembly includes a first barrel section including a body that extends from a first end to a second end and a second barrel section coupled to said first barrel section. The second barrel section includes a body that extends from a first end to a second end, and the second end of the first barrel section is coupled to the second end of the second barrel section. At least one member maintains a coupling between the first barrel section and the second barrel section. The at least one member induces a compressive force to at least one of the first barrel section and the second barrel section. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292515 | OVERPRESSURE DOOR FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The overpressure door, of axial type, includes a hatch configured to pivot about an axis between a closed position and an open position and an aerodynamic appendage securely attached to the hatch. The aerodynamic appendage makes it possible to produce a deflection of the external flow in the open position of the hatch of the door. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292516 | Propulsion System for Satellite Orbit Control and Attitude Control - A propulsion system for the orbit control of a satellite with terrestrial orbit having an angular momentum accumulation capacity comprises a propulsion unit able to deliver a force along an axis F having a component perpendicular to the orbit, and a motorized mechanism connected on the one hand to the propulsion unit and on the other hand to a structure of the satellite, the motorized mechanism being able to displace the propulsion unit along an axis V parallel to the velocity of the satellite, and able to orient the propulsion unit so as to make it possible to control: a component of the force along the axis V, for orbit control, an amplitude and a direction of couple in a plane perpendicular to the axis F, for control of the angular momentum. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292517 | Autonomous satellite orbital debris avoidance system and method - An autonomous system for a satellite which calculates collision paths of debris from anywhere within the spheroid around the satellite by using its radar/ladar data and from data on its own orbit derived by onboard sensors such as star, earth and sun sensors or from stored data sent from its ground control station through the satellite's command subsystem. If a collision would be likely, the system calculates the minimum change in the satellite's orbit to avoid such collision and generates and executes commands for firing on-board orbital control thrusters to put the satellite in a suitable avoidance orbit. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292518 | DEVICE FOR MONITORING THE ATTITUDE OF A SATELLITE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SATELLITE PROVIDED WITH SAID DEVICE - A device for controlling the attitude of a satellite exploiting solar pressure, includes at least two solar generators destined to be arranged on either side of a central body of the satellite and each having one face to be exposed to the Sun, referred to as “front face”, the device also including at least three surfaces whose optical properties can be commanded. The surfaces whose optical properties can be commanded are arranged on flaps connected to solar generators, each flap being fixed with respect to the solar generator to which it is connected, and such that, in the operating position, at least two of the surfaces are not parallel when the front faces of the solar generators are optimally oriented with respect to the Sun. The device further includes a module for commanding the optical properties of each surface whose optical properties can be commanded. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292519 | TURBINE POWERED ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATION SYSTEM - An electromechanical actuation system ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130292520 | Gas Manifold Bracket for Gas Grill - A gas distribution mounting bracket for gas grills that simultaneously secures a gas distribution manifold to the fire box and support frame of the gas grill. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292521 | CARRIER FOR PATIENT FLUIDS - A carrier for carrying patient fluids comprising a carrying frame, a support base, at least one container holder, attached to the carrying frame distal from the floor, configured to receive a container of medication, the container holder being movable between an upward position and a downward position, a holder activator spaced from the container holder and positioned between the container holder and the floor, coupled to the container holder, and configured such that the container holder moves toward a downward position in response to a first movement of the holder activator, and toward an upward position in response to a second movement of the holder activator. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292522 | SLIDABLE KEYBOARD SUPPORT - A user input device support apparatus is provided for supporting right or left handed users of a computer keyboard and mouse. The user input support apparatus includes a base configured to couple to a mobile or fixed mounting system. The keyboard support further includes a tray configured for supporting a user input device, such as a computer keyboard. Further, the tray includes a lip, wherein the lip is configured to at least partially engage the base. Here, the tray is further configured to slide with respect to the base, thereby accommodating right or left-handed users of the keyboard and a mouse. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292523 | Display - Devices having a magnet disposed thereon are disclosed. The devices are operatively configured for suspending and displaying articles, such as tags, signage, clothing, and baseball caps containing ferrous elements. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292524 | GUITAR-SECURING DEVICE - Guitar-securing device characterized in that it comprises an element for fastening to a surface, which has an arm, a structural element, connected to said arm, and that runs via the rear part of the guitar, said structural element having at least a first element for connection to a first stud for a strap of said guitar and/or an element for joining to the neck of the guitar. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292525 | Automatic Locking System for a Self-Adjustable Leveling Ladder - An automatic locking system for a self-adjustable leveling ladder engages when the ladder is placed on the ground and disengages when the ladder is lifted off the ground. The automatic locking system includes a clamping mechanism, a first support, and a second support. The clamping mechanism includes a first member, a second member, a central pivot, a pair of key plates, and a cross rail. The first support pivotally connects to the first member, and the second support pivotally connects to the second member. The first member hingedly connects to the second member by the central pivot, which allows the key plates to grasp the cross rail if the first support and the second support are pressed against the ground. The first member and the second member are able to slide along the cross rail, which properly adjusts the first support and the second support for an uneven ground surface. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292526 | COLLAPSIBLE HELICAL ANTENNA - The present concept a helical antenna boom assembly includes a boom assembly, including a boom, and a plurality of rods and stays, each rod operably attached at an upper end of the boom and connected to one end of the stay. The boom assembly includes dish arms operably attached at a lower end of the boom, each dish arm connected to the other end of the stay, wherein the boom assembly moveable between an extended position, and a boom assembly collapsed position, such that in the extended position the stays are held under tension between the dish arms and the rods. The stays are also attached to a helical coil such that the tensioned stays support the helical coil in its correct helical geometry. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292527 | VERTICALLY MOVABLE STAND FOR DISPLAY DEVICE - A vertically movable stand for a display device includes: a guide member which is fixed on a base member; a vertically movable member which is vertically movably attached on the guide member, and supports a display; a first friction part which is provided between the guide member and the vertically movable member; and a second friction part which is provided between the guide member and the vertically movable member, at a position displaced from the first friction part toward a side of the base member. A frictional force of the second friction part is set greater than a frictional force of the first friction part. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292528 | HOIST ASSEMBLY FOR WALL MOUNTED OBJECTS - A wall hoist assembly for lifting, adjusting, and supporting an object onto a mounting surface, such as a vertical wall. A pair of wall hoist assemblies attach to both ends of the wall mounted object to create complimentary support for each other. The wall hoist assembly includes a cable for engaging three pulleys and transmitting a tension force along its longitudinal breadth, with each pulley sharing the weight of the wall mounted object, and the cable transmitting a tension force along the whole wall hoist assembly. The cable engages the three pulleys in such a manner that less work is needed to lift, adjust, and support heavy objects onto the wall. A first pulley includes a locking member that allows the cable to be locked into a stationary position. A second pulley attaches to the wall, and a third pulley attaches to the object. The three pulleys work together. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292529 | Fluid Ejection Module Mounting - A bracket includes a support strut configured to carry the fluid ejection module and an alignment strut coupled to the support strut. The alignment strut is configured to affix to the frame so as to orient the support strut with respect to the frame in each of three orthogonal linear directions and three orthogonal angular directions. The alignment strut includes three alignment mechanisms. Each of the first and second alignment features is held mechanically fixed on the alignment strut in a respective aligned position, and the third alignment mechanism is movable on the alignment strut. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292530 | STYLUS HOLDER - A stylus holder attaches to an electronic device and holds a stylus. The stylus holder may comprise a pair of device clasps to frictionally hold to the electronic device. A stylus clasp for holding a stylus may be on one of the device clasps. The device clasps may be connected to one another by a band. In some embodiments, the band may be an elastomeric ribbon. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292531 | Roof mount sealing assembly - A variety of roof mount sealing assemblies are disclosed. The roof mount sealing assemblies allow a user to mount rails for solar panels, signs, satellite dish or any other desired item on the roof and have the mounting location sealed against water. The roof mount sealing assemblies has a body with a recess for a flexible washer, which is attached to a bolt body (or formed with the bolt body) and threaded either down in a base plate or directly into the roof. The bolt body and body form a double stud assembly, which also holds a flashing onto the roof to provide further water proofing. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292532 | POWER HEAD AND ATTACHEMENT STORAGE ADAPTOR - An adaptor device for the hanging storage of a lawn trimmer attachment. The adaptor having a lower portion with a first end, an upper portion with a second end, and includes a central axis extending from the first end to the second end. An opening is formed within the lower portion of the adaptor at first end and configured for receiving a lawn trimmer attachment therein. A cutout is formed within the lower portion of the adaptor. The cutout extends from the first end and in the direction of the second end. The cutout also extends in a second direction. The second direction having a component from the second end to the first end along the central axis of the adaptor. The cutout then terminating within the hole and thus forming a J shaped cutout. The upper portion of the adaptor including an opening for hanging the adaptor and lawn trimmer attachment from a support structure. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292533 | OBJECT HOLDER - The object holder ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130292534 | CRUTCH HOLDER - In one preferred form of the present invention there is provided a crutch holder | 2013-11-07 |
20130292535 | Caster stop and method - The present invention is directed to a caster stop. Advantageously, the caster stop has a generally circular shape, and includes a concave portion for receiving a caster wheel, and a ramp that spans between a circumferential rim and a generally circular foot. The ramp facilitates wheel movement in-and-out of the concave portion of the caster stop. Also provided is an inventive method that does not require lifting caster-mounted equipment either to position caster wheels in caster stops or to displace caster-mounted equipment from caster stops. Instead, exerting a pushing force on caster-mounted equipment is sufficient for in-and-out movement. This invention is especially useful for caster-mounted cooking equipment in commercial kitchens. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292536 | Foldable Coaster Attachable to Keychain or the Like - A coaster for use in conjunction with a beverage container so as to absorb associated moisture or heat, and that is foldable into multiple sections and attachable to an attachment device so that the coaster may be carried compactly from one location to another. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292537 | FOLDABLE COASTER ATTACHABLE TO KEYCHAIN OR THE LIKE - A coaster for use in conjunction with a beverage container so as to absorb associated moisture or heat, and that is foldable into multiple sections and attachable to an attachment device such as a key chain so that the coaster may be carried compactly from one location to another. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292538 | ERGONOMIC DEVICE HOLDER - A personal device holder. The personal device holder can include a body, the body including a first end, a second end, and a curved stem extending between the first end and the second end, and an attachment member pivotably coupled to the second end of the body, the attachment member adapted to couple to a personal device. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292539 | LONGITUDINAL ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT - A longitudinal adjustment device for a motor vehicle seat, with a floor rail which can be connected to a motor vehicle floor, a seat rail which can be connected to the motor vehicle seat and is mounted in a longitudinally displaceable manner on the floor rail, and a connecting element having a connecting section for connection of a functional component to the seat rail. The connecting element is connected by a first section to a side wall of the scat rail and by a second section to an upper side of the seat rail. The connecting element has an opening for receiving the functional component and/or a bearing element for the arrangement of the functional component wherein the opening is arranged in the region of a recess running in the region of a bending line between the side wall and the upper side. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292540 | SOAKER HOSE SECURING PIN - Inexpensive and easily attachable wire pin that secures the path of garden soaker hoses so that water is delivered to the desired locations. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292541 | VIBRATION ISOLATING DEVICE - A vibration isolating device for isolating an object from at least one of vibration and shock from an external source. The vibration isolation device comprises such features as a mounting structure where the object is mounted to, at least a plurality of first springs coupled to the mounting structure to minimize coupling of the at least one vibration and shock to the object, and a shock stop. In addition, the device may include a plurality of stop pins that are separate from the mounting structure and arranged externally to the mounting structure. The stop pins can limit a displacement of the object when the at least one of vibration and shock exceeds a given level. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292542 | LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING DEVICE - A lifting and transporting device for lifting a load and transporting the same transversely to the lifting direction includes a frame ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130292543 | MOVING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - Disclosed are an moving apparatus and a method of performing work to an interior of a hull block. The moving apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a guide rail configured to guide a working robot, a moving means driving unit configured to move the moving apparatus, and a storage battery configured to supply electricity to the moving means driving unit. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292544 | Modular Ceramic Guideway Member - A linear motion machine includes a base having an upper surface configured to support one or more work pieces and an instrument movably mounted to the base via a plurality of guideways permitting movement of the instrument relative to the base along three axes. At least one of the pluralities of guideways includes an elongated guideway member made of a plurality of elongated generally planar web members. Each of the elongated generally planar web members has a length and a pair of opposite side edges running along the length. The plurality of elongated generally planar web members are bonded together at least at one or more of the side edges to form the elongated guideway member. The elongated guideway member includes a ceramic material. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292545 | OPTICAL PROJECTOR WITH BEAM MONITOR - Optical apparatus includes a device package, with a radiation source contained in the package and configured to emit a beam of coherent radiation. A diffractive optical element (DOE) is mounted in the package so as to receive and diffract the radiation from the radiation source into a predefined pattern comprising multiple diffraction orders. An optical detector is positioned in the package so as to receive and sense an intensity of a selected diffraction order of the DOE. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292546 | OPTICALLY-INDUCED CHARGE SEPARATION AND INDUCED MAGNESTISM IN DIELECTRICS FOR OPTICAL ENERGY CONVERSION AND INTENSE MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATION - Schemes are described to produce quasi-static charge separation, Terahertz radiation, and programmable magnetic field generation using linearly-polarized light in unbiased, transparent insulators. The methods exploit a recently-observed magneto-electric optical nonlinearity that produces intense magnetization in undoped, homogeneous dielectrics. Analysis reveals that strong magnetic effects can be induced at modest optical intensities even with incoherent light. Consequently, efficient solar power conversion is feasible without the semiconductor processing or electron-hole pair generation that is required in conventional photovoltaic cells. Additionally, conditions and techniques are described to generate intense THz radiation in unbiased substrates and large magnetic fields orientated transverse to the direction of propagation of light, without the need for any external permanent magnetic or electromagnetic apparatus. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292547 | LIGHT GUIDE ARRAY FOR AN IMAGE SENSOR - An image sensor pixel that includes a photoelectric conversion unit supported by a substrate and an insulator adjacent to the substrate. The pixel includes a cascaded light guide located within an opening of the insulator. The cascaded light guide may include a color filter having an air gap between adjacent color filters that is sealed from above by a transparent sealing film having a concave surface over the air gap to diverge light crossing into the air gap from the concave surface into adjacent color filters. A portion of a support wall between a pair of color filters may have a larger width above than below to form a necking to hold down the color filters for better retention. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292548 | IMAGE SENSORS WITH PHOTOELECTRIC FILMS - An image sensor with an organic photoelectric film for converting light into charge may be provided. The image sensor may include an array of image sensor pixels. Each image sensor pixel may include a charge-integrating pinned diode that collects photo-generated charge from the photoelectric film during an integration period. An anode electrode may be coupled to an n+ doped charge injection region in the charge-integrating pinned diode and may be used to convey the photo-generated charge from the photoelectric film to the charge-integrating pinned diode. Upon completion of a charge integration cycle, a first transfer transistor gate may be pulsed to move the charge from the charge-integrating pinned diode to a charge-storage pinned diode. The charge may be transferred from the charge-storage pinned diode to a floating diffusion node for readout by pulsing a gate of a second charge transfer transistor. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292549 | SOLID IMAGING DEVICE - A solid-state imaging device includes a photodetecting section including pixels each including a transistor and a photodiode, readout wiring lines connected to the transistors, a signal output section for sequentially outputting voltage values according to the amounts of charges input through the respective readout wiring lines, potential change switches for switching the potentials of the readout wiring lines to a potential Vdr different from input potentials of integration circuits of the signal output section, and a controlling section. The controlling section switches potentials of the readout wiring lines to the different potential Vdr for a predetermined period included in a period, after an elapse of a readout period where voltage values corresponding to the amounts of charges generated in the pixels are sequentially output from the signal output section, until a next readout period is started. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292550 | Motion Detection System and Associated Methods - A lighting system which includes a light source to emit illuminating light and sense reflected light from an environment. The light source may be included in an array to be selectively enabled and disabled by the controller. The array may include a plurality of light sources, each of which may be sensitive to a wavelength respective to each light source, thus providing the array sensitivity to one or more wavelength. Each of the plurality of light sources in the array may be selectively operable between a sensing operation and an emitting operation. The sensing operation may be defined by the light source sensing the environmental light, and the emitting operation being defined by the light source emitting the illuminating light. The controller may selectively operate the light source between the passive operation and the active operation. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292551 | Photoelectric Switch and Photoelectric Switch Housing Thereof - A photoelectric switch includes a base having a tubular wall surrounding an axis, and a cover coupled to the base and including a rib unit that cooperates with the tubular wall to confine a rolling chamber. The rib unit has at least one portion overlapping the tubular wall. A light passage extends through the rolling chamber and two diametrically opposite sides of the tubular wall. A photoelectric unit is enclosed by the base and the cover, and includes a light emitter and a light receiver disposed respectively on two opposite ends of the light passage, and a rolling member disposed in the rolling chamber and movable between a blocking position to block the light passage and a non-blocking position to unblock the light passage. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292552 | LIGHT DETERMINATION CIRCUIT - A light determination circuit having a laser module and a detection circuit is provided. The detection circuit comprises a threshold voltage determination unit, a comparison unit and a switch unit. The threshold voltage determination unit determines a threshold voltage corresponding to the laser module. The comparison unit is for comparing a voltage level at a first node of the laser module with the threshold voltage to output a switch signal. The switch unit is controlled by the switch signal to switch the voltage level at an output end of the detection circuit. When the laser module is conducted, the voltage level at the first node is lower than the threshold voltage, the switch signal controls the switch unit, such that the output end outputs a high level voltage and vice versa. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292553 | OPTICAL PROXIMITY SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention is an optical proximity sensor and manufacturing method thereof. The optical proximity sensor has an optical sensing unit, an illuminating unit, multiple transparent gels and a package. The package encapsulates the optical sensing unit and the illuminating unit. The transparent gels are respectively formed on top surfaces of the optical sensing unit and the illuminating unit. The transparent gels respectively have a convex part and a recess formed in the convex part. The package has through holes communicating with the recesses of the transparent gels to form openings. In a step of injecting encapsulant gel, because the transparent gels are still plastic, the protrusions can closely attach to the transparent gels. The encapsulant gel is prevented from forming above the sensing part and the illuminating part. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292554 | OPTICAL MODULE AND OPTICAL UNIT FOR A LIGHT CURTAIN, AND FABRICATION METHOD - An optical module for an optical unit associated with forming a light curtain for monitoring a protective or surveillance field. The optical module includes at least one radiation emitting and/or radiation receiving element for transmitting and/or receiving a radiation beam associated with forming a light curtain. The optical module includes a module body for mounting a radiation transmitter/receiver carrier that carries the at least one transmitting and/or receiving element associated with the radiation beam. The module body has at least one alignment element for aligning the optical module within a support element that forms an outer housing of the optical unit. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292555 | APPARATUS AND METHODS UTILIZING OPTICAL SENSORS OPERATING IN THE REFLECTION MODE - Optical apparatus and methods utilizing sensors operating in the reflection mode are provided. The apparatus includes at least one optical bus. The at least one optical bus is configured to be optically coupled to at least one source of input optical signals, to at least one optical detector, and to a plurality of reflective sensing elements. The at least one optical bus transmits an input optical signal from the at least one source to the plurality of reflective sensing elements. At least one reflective sensing element of the plurality of reflective sensing elements receives a portion of the input optical signal and reflects at least a portion of the received portion. The at least one optical bus transmits the reflected portion to the at least one optical detector. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292556 | ENCODER AND APPARATUS USING THE SAME - The encoder includes a scale having a first periodic pattern and a second periodic pattern, a sensor relatively movable with the scale. The sensor outputs in a first detection state a first periodic signal changing with a change period corresponding to the first periodic pattern and outputs in a second detection state a second periodic signal changing with a longer change period corresponding to the second periodic pattern than that of the first periodic signal. A processor calculates a position in a relative movement direction of the scale and sensor by using both the first and second periodic signals. The processor takes in the second periodic signal, the first periodic signal and the second periodic signal in this order at mutually different times, calculates phases of the second, first and second periodic signals at a specific time and calculates the position at the specific time by using the calculated phases. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292557 | ENCODER AND APPARATUS USING THE SAME - The encoder includes a scale provided with first and second tracks, a sensor relatively movable with the scale and reading periodic patterns to output periodic signals, and a processor calculating a position in a relative movement direction of the scale and sensor by using the periodic signals. The first track includes first and second periodic patterns whose periods are mutually different, and the second track includes a third periodic pattern whose period is different from that of the second pattern and is an integral multiple or an integral fraction of that of the first periodic pattern. The processor calculates, by using a phase difference between the periodic signals corresponding to the first and third periodic patterns, the position in which a sensor reading error due to a relative displacement between the first and second tracks and the sensor is corrected. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292558 | SCALE, VERNIER ENCODER AND APPARATUS USING THE SAME - The scale for a vernier encoder including a sensor relatively movable with the scale in a first direction and configured to read periodic patterns provided in the scale. The scale includes first and second scale tracks each including multiple periodic patterns having mutually different periods in the first direction and being arranged parallel in a second direction. The multiple periodic patterns form, between the first and second scale tracks, multiple pairs of periodic patterns to be used for producing multiple periodic signals, each periodic signal being produced by vernier operation. In at least one of the first and second scale tracks, a first periodic pattern, which is used for producing a shortest period periodic signal among the multiple periodic signals, is provided closest to a boundary between the first and second scale tracks among the multiple periodic patterns. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292559 | Spectral Calibration Method and System for Multiple Instruments - Implementations of the present invention describe an apparatus for generating calibration factors for a spectral detector instrument. The calibration factors are derived from a calibration plate containing one or more spectral species in each well of the calibration plate. Each well is then exposed to an excitation source that causes the one or more spectral species in each of the wells to fluoresce. The signal response is measured and associated with each spectral species at each different well position in the calibration plate. Next, the measured signal response from each spectral species at each well position in the calibration plate is compared with a predetermined signal response for each spectral species. The results of this comparison can be used to determine a calibration factor for each well and spectral species to compensate for the difference between the measured signal response and the predetermined signal response. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292560 | METHODS FOR DETECTING CATECHOLAMINES BY MASS SPECTROMETRY - Provided are methods for determining the amount of one or more of one or more of epinephrine (E), norepinephrine (NE), and dopamine (D) in a sample using mass spectrometry. The methods generally involve ionizing one or more of E, NE, and D in a sample and detecting and quantifying the amount of the ion to determine the amount of one or more of E, NE, and D in the sample | 2013-11-07 |
20130292561 | BIO-CHIP FOR SECONDARY ION MASS SPECTROSCOPY AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - There are provided a bio-chip for secondary ion mass spectrometry and a method of fabricating the same, the bio-chip, which is a bio-chip for analyzing a biochemical material using the secondary ion mass spectrometry, including: a substrate; and core-shell particles positioned above substrate, wherein the core-shell particles each include a metal nanoparticle as a core and a metal shell surrounding the metal nanoparticle. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292562 | ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETER AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - An ion mobility spectrometer instrument has a drift tube that is partitioned into a plurality of cascaded drift tube segments. A number of electric field activation sources may each be coupled to one or more of the plurality of drift tube segments. A control circuit is configured to control operation of the number of electric field activation sources in a manner that sequentially applies electric fields to the drift tube segments with a activation duration of at least one of the electric field activation sources different than that of the others to allow only ions having a predefined ion mobility or range of ion mobilities to travel through the drift tube. The drift tube segments may define a linear drift tube or a closed drift tube with a continuous ion travel path. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292563 | Tandem Ion Trapping Arrangement - A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising a first storage ion trap arranged upstream of a high performance analytical ion trap. According to an embodiment ions are simultaneously scanned from both the first and second ion trap. At any instant in time the quantity of charge present within the second ion trap is limited or restricted so that the second ion trap does not suffer from space charge saturation effects and hence the performance of the second ion trap is not degraded. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292564 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFER OF IONS FOR ANALYSIS - The invention generally relates to systems and methods for transferring ions for analysis. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a system for analyzing a sample including an ionizing source for converting molecules of a sample into gas phase ions in a region at about atmospheric pressure, an ion analysis device, and an ion transfer member operably coupled to a gas flow generating device, in which the gas flow generating device produces a laminar gas flow that transfers the gas phase ions through the ion transfer member to an inlet of the ion analysis device. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292565 | MASS SPECTROMETRY APPARATUS - There is provided a mass spectrometry apparatus comprising: an ion source arranged in a substantially horizontal orientation and from which a quantity of ions may be sourced, an ion filter device arranged for receiving a stream of ions for filtering thereof; and, an ion guide arranged so as to guide ions sourced from the ion source toward the ion filter device. The ion source and the ion filter device are arranged relative to one another so that the profile of the apparatus is reduced so as to minimise the effective footprint of the apparatus. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292566 | Transmission Electron Microscopy System and Method of Operating a Transmission Electron Microscopy System - A transmission electron microscopy system comprises: an illumination system ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130292567 | METHOD OF DETERMINING AN APPLICABLE THRESHOLD FOR DETERMINING THE CRITICAL DIMENSION OF AT LEAST ONE CATEGORY OF PATTERNS IMAGED BY ATOMIC FORCE SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY - A method of determining an applicable threshold for determining the critical dimension of a category of patterns imaged by atomic force scanning electron microscopy is presented. The method includes acquiring, from a plurality of patterns, a pair of images for each pattern; for each pair of images determining a reference critical dimension via an image obtained by a reference instrumentation and determining an empirical threshold applicable to an image obtained by a CD-SEM instrumentation such that the empirical threshold substantially corresponds to the reference critical dimension; determining a threshold applicable to a category of patterns, the threshold being determined from a plurality of empirical thresholds. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292568 | SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE AND LENGTH MEASURING METHOD USING THE SAME - This electron scanning microscope comprises an electron source ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130292569 | SENSOR DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A sensor device includes a plurality of row lines WL, a plurality of column lines DL, a plurality of reset lines RL, a plurality of pixel circuits that connect to each one of the plurality of row lines, the plurality of column lines and the plurality of reset lines, and an amplifier circuit. The plurality of pixel circuits respectively includes a pyroelectric element, a reset switch that is driven by the plurality of reset lines and discharges an electric charge of the pyroelectric element, and a pixel selection switch that is driven by the plurality of row lines and outputs a signal, which is based on a change of the electric charge of the pyroelectric element by a discharge, to one of the column lines. The signal based on the change of the electric charge of the pyroelectric element by the discharge is amplified in the amplifier circuit. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292570 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING HEATER-LESS LEAD SELENIDE-BASED CAPNOMETRY AND/OR CAPNOGRAPHY - A sensor device is configured to detect a level of carbon dioxide in a body of gas. The sensor device employs one or more lead selenide (PbSe) detectors as infrared sensing elements, and operates without the temperature regulation required by conventional PbSe-based sensors. Instead, measurements of detector device are compensated for a temperature measured by a relatively inexpensive thermal sensor. This may reduce the cost, enhance stability, enhance ruggedness, enhance manufacture and/or provide other advantages over conventional detectors. | 2013-11-07 |