05th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 28 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090027813 | CURRENT-PERPENDICULAR-TO-THE-PLANE (CPP) MAGNETORESISTIVE SENSOR WITH CoFeGe FERROMAGNETIC LAYERS - A current-perpendicular-to-the-plane spin-valve (CPP-SV) magnetoresistive sensor has a ferromagnetic alloy comprising Co, Fe and Ge in the sensor's free layer and/or pinned layer. The sensor may be a simple pinned structure, in which case the pinned layer may be formed of the CoFeGe ferromagnetic alloy. Alternatively, the sensor may have an AP-pinned layer structure, in which case the AP2 layer may be formed of the CoFeGe ferromagnetic alloy. The Ge-containing alloy comprises Co, Fe and Ge, wherein Ge is present in the alloy in an amount between about 20 and 40 atomic percent, and wherein the ratio of Co to Fe in the alloy is between about 0.8 and 1.2. More particularly, the CoFeGe alloy may consist essentially of only Co, Fe and Ge according to the formula (Co | 2009-01-29 |
20090027814 | ELECTRONIC TRIPPING UNIT FOR A MOTOR-CIRCUIT BREAKER OF AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - An electronic trip unit for a motor circuit breaker of an electric motor includes at least one detection unit configured to sense at least one current that is delivered to the electric motor. The unit further including a discriminator circuit, the discriminator circuit being in a first state when no measured current value exceeds a predefined trip threshold, and being in a second state when at least one measured current value exceeds the predefined trip threshold. The discriminator circuit includes an output for controlling the motor; a voltage-limiting component having a breakdown voltage; a resistor; and a switching unit configured to, in the first state, switch the control signal to the first level, and, in the second state, switch the control signal to the second level, the switching unit being configured to be switched by a voltage drop across the resistor. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027815 | Protective Device Having a Circuit Breaker, in Particular a Low-Voltage Circuit Breaker - A protective device is disclosed having a circuit breaker for an electrical connection between a transformer and a load, wherein an overcurrent device is arranged between the transformer and the load. The overcurrent device has first magnetoelectric transducers arranged at each phase conductor and the neutral conductor, wherein the overcurrent device uses the transducer currents to in each case establish the presence of a first ground-fault current, and wherein the circuit breaker has a switching device, which interrupts at least the phase conductors between the transformer and the load in the event of the presence of a first ground-fault current (unrestricted earth fault). In order to also be able to determine the ground fault current between the transformer and the circuit breaker, at least one embodiment of the invention proposes providing in each case second magnetoelectric transducers at each phase conductor, the neutral conductor and a star-point conductor which is connected to the star point, using the transducer currents of the second transducer in each case to determine the presence of a second ground-fault current (restricted earth fault), and forming a signal for disconnecting the transformer in the event of the presence of a second ground-fault current. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027816 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE FUNCTION - An electronic device including a housing, a main circuit substrate disposed in one side of the housing; a connector unit which is disposed in an other side of the housing and is electrically connected to the main circuit substrate, and a discharging sheet disposed in the one side of the housing and is conductively connected to the connector unit to discharge static electricity generated in the connector unit is provided. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027817 | Overload Relay and Operating Method Thererof - An overload relay, which trips a current flow between a power source and a load, includes a trip capacitor that stores therein an electric charge to excite a trip coil so as to trip the current flow, a reset capacitor that stores therein an electric charge to excite a reset coil so as to reset the tripped current flow, an energizing unit that energizes the coils, and a capacitor-diagnosing unit that diagnoses the capacitors. The energizing unit forcibly energizes the trip coil by using the trip charge when the capacitor-diagnosing unit diagnoses that there is a degradation of a property of the trip capacitor. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027818 | Discrete Hot Swap and Overcurrent-Limiting Circuit - The present invention is directed towards a discrete protection circuit located on a circuit card, and systems and methods related thereto. The protection circuit protects circuit card components from an inrush current and overcurrent conditions. The discrete protection circuit includes a switch to control a delivered load current to an output port, an SCR which latches when an overcurrent condition is detected across a sense resistor, and a series of resistors and a capacitor that determines the retry delay subsequent to an overcurrent detection. Advantages of the discrete protection circuit of the invention over prior art integrated circuits include: lower parts counts, lower production costs, greater flexibility, and increased reliability. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027819 | DEVICE HAVING FAILURE RECOVERY CAPABILITIES AND A METHOD FOR FAILURE RECOVERY - A device that has failure recovery capabilities and a method for power recovery. The method includes: detecting a potential power failure in response to a decrement rate of a supply voltage, and applying at least one failure recovery measure in response to a detected potential power failure. The device includes: a power source, an energy reservoir, at least one component, and a power failure circuit, adapted to detect a potential power failure in response to a decrement rate of a supply voltage. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027820 | Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Device - An overheat protection circuit | 2009-01-29 |
20090027821 | INTEGRATED THERMISTOR AND METALLIC ELEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - A circuit protection device includes a fuse element placed in parallel with a PTC thermistor layer. The element and PTC thermistor layer are provided on one or more insulating substrate, such as an FR-4 or polyimide substrate. First and second conductors connect the fuse element and PTC thermistor layer electrically in parallel, such that current (i) initially under normal flows mainly through the fuse element and PTC thermistor layer at a lower drop in voltage and (ii) after an opening of the fuse element flows under normal operation through the PTC thermistor layer at a higher drop in voltage. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027822 | Transient blocking unit having a fab-adjustable threshold current - A transient blocking unit (TBU) is a transistor circuit that is normally on, but rapidly and automatically switches to a high-resistance current blocking state when a current threshold is exceeded, thereby protecting a series connected load from over-voltage or over-current conditions. Process variation of transistor threshold voltage and on-resistance can cause undesirable variation of the TBU threshold current and/or of TBU resistance. Control of TBU threshold current and/or resistance is improved by providing for trimming the TBU during its fabrication to provide a one-time adjustment of the threshold current or resistance. Such trimming can be done with a resistive trimming circuit placed in series with the on-resistance of the relevant TBU transistor. Alternatively, a segmented TBU transistor having an on-resistance that is adjustable by way of wire bonding during fabrication can be employed. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027823 | Electromagnetic actuator with at least two windings - An electromagnetic actuator comprises a yoke, a core, at least two windings and switching means of the windings from a series position to a parallel position and vice-versa. It comprises control means comprising regulating means of the electric current flowing in the windings. The control means comprise inrush means controlling the voltage supplied to the windings during a closing operation, and controlling the switching means to place the windings in parallel mode. The control means also comprise holding means controlling the current supplied to the windings during a holding operation of the actuator in the closed position and controlling the switching means to place the windings in series mode. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027824 | Current Zero Cross Switching Relay Module Using A Voltage Monitor - Assemblies, systems, and methods which prolong relay life by dynamically compensating the make and break contact timing between the contact points of the relay and a zero crossing point of the power supply's waveform are provided according to the present disclosure. The life cycle of the relay components are dramatically increased through the use of these assemblies, systems, and methods due to a decrease in arcing and other physically damaging phenomena between the contacts of the relay. The present disclosure also provides for assemblies, systems, and methods whereby a processor analyzes the inductive kickback effect in the relay load voltage signal and dynamically adjust the relay open time such that the inductive kickback effect is minimized. In exemplary embodiments, the systems/methods provided herein advantageously adjust the relay open time such that the relay switching time corresponds with current zero cross and do so without requiring complicated current monitoring components. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027825 | Neutralization Apparatus Having Minute Electrode Ion Generation Element - A neutralization apparatus comprising an ion generation element employing a novel, high efficiency discharge system capable of generating high concentration ions with a low ozone concentration. In the neutralization apparatus, the ion generation element is a minute electrode ion generation element consisting of a discharge electrode and an induction electrode having minute protrusions arranged in one direction on a plane, and a thin dielectric film sandwiched between them. The ion generation element is constituted of a set of a minute electrode ion generation element for generating positive ions and a minute electrode ion generation element for generating negative ions, characterized in that at least one or more ion generating elements are disposed so that the plane including each discharge electrode is parallel with the direction of gas flow and discharge electrodes are arranged perpendicularly to the direction of gas flow, and balanced control of positive and negative ions can be carried out at a position on the downstream side of gas flow by regulating a voltage applied to the discharge electrode of the ion generation element. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027826 | Electrostatic discharge protection device and an electronic device thereof - An electrostatic discharge protection device is used to protect a component from electrostatic discharge in an electronic device. The electrostatic discharge protection device comprises a metal shell, a ground conductor, and a conductive material. The metal shell is used to cover the component. The ground conductor is used to directly connect the metal shell and a first grounded end. The conductive material is used to connect the ground conductor and a second grounded end in order to achieve double grounded effect. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027827 | HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTROLYTES - A method for reducing pressure build-up in an electrochemical cell comprising: providing an anhydrous nonaqueous electrolyte solution comprising at least one quaternary ammonium salt and at least one anhydrous nonaqueous solvent; contacting said electrolyte solution with at least one acid scavenger; and loading said nonaqueous electrolyte solution into said electrochemical cell. Also, an electric double-layer capacitor (supercapacitor) comprising a free acid scavenger. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027828 | Supercapacitor and manufacturing method thereof - A supercapacitor and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. With manufacturing method of Supercapacitor including: arranging a plurality of filters to be spaced at a designated interval apart, forming a first plating layer connecting one end of the filter, forming a second plating layer lengthened along the filter from the first plating layer, polymerizing to form a conductive polymer layer between the second plating layer, and removing the filter, capacitance (C), power (kw) and energy (E) can be increased as the space for absorbing electrons is widened, by making the surface area of an electrode wider than the a general film. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027829 | Electric Double Layer Capacitor | 2009-01-29 |
20090027830 | Non-Aqueous Capacitor and Method for Manufacturing the Same - This invention provides a non-aqueous capacitor having high voltage resistance, energy density and power density, which comprises an electrode unit composed of collectors, electrodes and separators, and an electrolytic solution, which are contained and sealed in a case, in which each of the collectors, electrodes and separators is made of the materials having a melting point or pyrolysis-initiating temperature (where melting point is not expressed) not lower than 280° C., and the electrode unit is dried after its assembling, at a temperature not lower than the lowest of the melting points or pyrolysis-initiating temperatures of the materials constituting the electrode unit, by 100° C. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027831 | Lithium Ion Capacitor - It is to provide a lithium ion capacitor having a high energy density, a high output density, a large capacity and high safety. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027832 | ELECTRODE FOIL FOR CAPACITORS AND SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR - A solid electrolytic capacitor that includes a cathode foil and solid electrolyte made of conductive polymer. This cathode foil is made by providing a nickel layer on a surface of a base material made of valve metal. This nickel layer includes a layer containing only nickel and a layer containing nickel oxide. Both large capacitance and low equivalent series resistance are achievable at the same time with this simple structure at low cost. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027833 | SURFACE-COATED POLYMER ACTUATOR AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - Provided are a surface-coated polymer actuator and a method of preparing the same. The polymer actuator includes an ionic conductive polymer membrane, metal electrodes formed on both surfaces of the ionic conductive polymer membrane, and coating layers formed on both the surfaces of the metal electrodes. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027834 | SOLID ELECTROLYTE CAPACITOR - The present invention relates to a solid electrolyte capacitor having a small size, a high capacitance, a low ESR and an excellent LC value, which includes a jacketed capacitor element obtained by sequentially stacking a dielectric oxide film layer, a semiconductor layer and an electrically conducting layer on a surface of a valve-acting metal sintered body or electrically conducting oxide sintered body connected with an anode lead, wherein the thickness of the semiconductor layer in the vicinity of the anode lead-connection point on the sintered body face connected with an anode lead is 5 μm or less, and also relates to an electronic circuit and electronic device using the capacitor. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027835 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH REPLACEABLE CASING, PANEL AND/OR PRESS KEY - A portable electronic device with replaceable casing, panel and/or press key includes a body which is the main component of the electronic device, and a casing installed at the exterior of the body. The casing includes components such as a panel and a press key, wherein a plurality of insert structures are installed between the body and the casing, the panel or the press key, and each insert structure includes an insert pin and an insert hole corresponding to the insert pin, and the insert pin is detachably inserted into the corresponding insert hole, so that a user can freely configure the portable electronic device with different casings, panels and/or press keys based on personal preference. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027836 | SLIDING MECHANISM, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND PORTABLE DEVICE - A sliding mechanism used for an apparatus such as a portable device suppresses shaking between housing units in an opened state, closed state or on the way to opening/closing. A slide module is provided for opposed surfaces against a first housing unit (upper housing unit) and second housing unit (lower housing unit) to be slid. The slide module slidably supports the first and second housing units. Since the slide module has a slider and a fixing part that slidably supports the slider, it is structured that in case the first and second housing units are in an opened state, the slider is not exposed through the first and second housing units. Structure is included that compared with the first and second housing units in a closed state, in case in the opened state, a guide of the slider for the fixing part of the slide module is made wider. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027837 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device having a sliding housing and adapted to slide in multiple directions so that it can be used as a key input device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a main housing, a sliding housing coupled to the main housing while being able to slide in upward, downward, leftward, and rightward directions on the main housing and at least one motion sensor for sensing a movement of the sliding housing in each direction, for creating a corresponding signal, and for applying the signal to a controller inside the main housing. The sliding housing provides a user input so that additional keys are not required and the overall size of the device can be reduced. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027838 | Shell and display device using the same - A shell and a display device using the same are provided. The shell is disposed at the display device. The shell includes a frame, a clamping element, a fastening element and an elastic element. The frame has a first surface, a second surface and a hole. The first surface is opposite to the second surface. The first surface and the second surface are penetrated by the hole. The clamping element is inserted into the hole. An end of the clamping element is positioned at a side of the first surface, and the other end of the clamping element is positioned at a side of the second surface. The fastening element is disposed at the side of the second surface and connected to the clamping element. The elastic element is used for providing the clamping element with an elastic force toward the first surface. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027839 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device is arranged such that a voice device is laminated on a liquid crystal panel so as to be confined in a planar area of the liquid crystal panel, and a voice-system circuit block which drives the voice device is formed on the thin film substrate of the liquid crystal panel. A signal is inputted into the voice-system circuit block through an FPC which is connected to the thin film substrate and which inputs a video signal, and the signal processed at the voice-system circuit block is conducted through the FPC. A connecting terminal part is provided in a middle portion of the FPC and adhered to an FPC. One end of the FPC is connected to the voice device. In this way, a multifunctional display device can be achieved at low cost by efficiently using a limited space around the display element without sacrificing the advantages of a lightweight and thin-shaped flat display device. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027840 | Cooling Device and Electronic Apparatus - According to one embodiment, a cooling device includes: a heat transfer unit including a passage, through which a coolant circulates, a heat-receiving section, which is thermally connected to a heating element, and a heat-sinking section for dissipating heat received by the heat-receiving section; a heat dissipation member thermally connected to the heat-sinking section; and a fan that blows air to the heat dissipation member. The heat transfer unit includes: a first plate member, in which a groove corresponding to the passage is formed; and a second plate member, which covers the groove. The heat-receiving section and the heat-sinking section are provided on one of the first and second plate members. The fan is provided on one side of the first or second plate member that is provided with the heat-receiving section and the heat-sinking section. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027841 | Electronic apparatus and flexible circuit board - A flexible circuit board for an electronic apparatus includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The first connecting part has a first connecting terminal electrically connected to the first electronic module of the electronic apparatus. The second connecting part has a second connecting terminal electrically connected to the second electronic module of the electronic apparatus. The first connecting part and the second connecting part are not parallel. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027842 | DISPLAY DEVICE WITH NAVIGATION CAPABILITY - A device may include a display, a component configured to be manipulated in a one dimensional, a two dimensional, or a three dimensional fashion, logic to detect a variable associated with the manipulation, logic to generate a signal corresponding to the detected manipulation, and logic to utilize the signal in the device or output the signal to an external device, where the component includes at least one of the display or one or more keys, and where the component capable of moving in the one dimensional fashion is configured to move in a direction other than a direction substantially perpendicular to a surface of the device that includes the component. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027843 | Printed circuit board engagement assembly - In one embodiment a computer system comprises a housing, a backplane coupled to the housing, and at least one floor plate comprising an engagement assembly to connect a printed circuit board assembly to the backplane, wherein the engagement assembly utilizes a single mechanical force lever to secure the printed circuit board assembly to the backplane. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027844 | TRANSLATOR FOR SUPPORTING DIFFERENT MEMORY PROTOCOLS - A computer system includes a printed circuit board (PCB) that includes a first external interface for memory connection thereto, the first external interface employs a first memory protocol. The computer system further includes an extension circuit board and a translator module. the extension circuit board includes a second external interface for memory connection thereto and a third external interface, wherein the second external interface employs a second memory protocol different from the first memory protocol. The translator module is connectable to the first external interface of the PCB and the third external interface of the extension circuit board to provide translation between the first and second memory protocols. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027845 | Connector with build-in control unit and its application - A connector with a build-in control unit is to be suitable for use in a memory package. The connector includes a main body; a control unit; a plurality of first external contacts; and a plurality of second external contacts. The control unit is arranged in the main body. The first external contacts and the second external terminals are respectively arranged at the surface of the main body and electrically connected to the control unit. Wherein, the first external contacts are used for electrically connecting with the memory package. The I/O signal format of the memory package can transferred into the required I/O signal format by the control unit of the connector of the present invention. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027846 | Vibration identification and attenuation system and method - A vibration attenuation method comprising identifying a hard drive disposed on an electronic device and, based on the identity of the hard drive, attenuating an output of at least one operation of the electronic device. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027847 | Combinational Power Cord for Multimedia Use - A combinational power cord for multimedia use includes one or more multimedia power devices mutually connected to provide power and to enable data transmission among different multimedia devices. The combinational power cord is extensible by connecting a plurality of multimedia power devices to provide power and signal connection at the same time without any circuit redesign, thereby fulfilling the data transmission requirements and connectivity of different multimedia devices. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027848 | NOTEBOOK AND ASSEMBLING AND DISSEMBLING MECHANISM FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE THEREOF - An assembling and dissembling mechanism for a data storage device suited to assemble and disassemble a data storage device in a casing having an opening includes a fastener having a connecting portion and a first fastening portion and a push button slidingly disposed at the opening of the casing. The connecting portion is fixed at the data storage device and is connected to the first fastening portion. The push button has a second fastening portion and a pushing portion which are disposed in the casing. The second fastening portion is suitable to be fastened with the first fastening portion to install the data storage device in the casing. When the push button slides by a predetermined distance, it drives the second fastening portion to be separated from the first fastening portion, and the pushing portion pushes the first fastening portion to disassemble the data storage device. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027849 | FUNCTION EXPANSION DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SYSTEM - A function expansion device has a housing containing an electronic component and a locking mechanism having a lock-releasing member attached to the housing and movable between a locking position in which the member contacts the housing and a lock-releasing position to which the member moves in response to a lock-releasing operation. The locking mechanism locks an electronic device so that it cannot be removed when the lock-releasing member is in the locking position and unlocks the electronic device in response to an operation of moving the lock-releasing member from the locking position to the lock-releasing position. The housing and the lock-releasing member have respective holes which communicate with each other when the lock-releasing member is in the locking position. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027850 | Computer device heat dissipation system - A computer device heat dissipation system comprising a heat exchanger having a plurality of fins connected to a heat pipe, at least one of the plurality of fins comprises at least one aperture to enable an airflow to pass therethrough. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027851 | Computing device cooling system access assembly - A computing device comprising a heat exchanger and an access door disposed on a housing of the computing device and the access door aligned with at least a portion of the heat exchanger to facilitate access to the heat exchanger. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027852 | AIRFLOW REDIRCTION DEVICE - An air flow redirection device is disclosed. The air flow redirection device comprises a frame with a main hinge coupled to a top back edge of the frame. A plate is coupled to the main hinge and configured to rotate about the main hinge from an open position to a closed position. In the closed position the plate rests on top of the frame with a bottom side of the plate facing the bottom of the frame. A plurality of blocking fingers are coupled to the bottom side of the plate using a secondary hinge in a line parallel with, and adjacent to, the primary hinge. Each blocking finger is spring loaded away from the plate. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027853 | Tangential drive module assembly and method of assembly for airflow induction - A fan module assembly includes at least one a rotatable fan ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090027854 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR A ROTARY TABLET PRESS - A cooling system for a rotary tablet press with which a rotor is driven by an electrical drive motor and the rotor and drive motor are arranged in a closed housing, and a control cabinet for the drive motor and further units in the housing, wherein arranged within the housing is a cooling machine whose evaporator is part of a first heat exchanger, whose other part is arranged in a coolant circuit for the drive motor, a fan is arranged in a channel in the housing closed relative to the housing interior, where the fan draws cool air in via an air inlet of the housing and gives it off via an air outlet of the housing, wherein the cool air is engaged in heat exchange with a condenser of the cooling machine. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027855 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE HAVING FIXING BRACKET - A heat dissipation device for an add-on card in a computer enclosure includes a heat sink mounted on the add-on card and a fixing bracket. The fixing bracket includes a connecting portion fixed to the heat sink and a securing portion for being fixed to a panel of the computer enclosure and a mounting plate of the add-on card. The fixing bracket is configured to rest a part of weight of the heat sink on the computer enclosure. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027856 | BLADE COOLING SYSTEM USING WET AND DRY HEAT SINKS - An enclosure is disclosed. The enclosure comprises a chassis having a plurality of slots configured to hold a plurality of blades. At least one wet heat sink is positioned adjacent to each of the plurality of slots. An input piping system is coupled to the wet heat sinks and configured to supply cooling fluid to each of the wet heat sinks. An exhaust piping system is also coupled to the wet heat sinks and configured to remove the cooling fluid from the wet heat sinks. At least one blade is installed into one of the slots. The blade has at least one dry heat sink attached to the blade. The at least one dry heat sink is in thermal contact with the at least one wet heat sink positioned adjacent to the first slot. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027857 | Heat spreader constructions, intergrated circuitry, methods of forming heat spreader constructions, and methods of forming integrated circuitry - The invention includes a heat spreader having a base which has a perimeter surface surrounding a heat-receiving region. A frame portion interfaces the perimeter surface and has an opening traversing a thickness of the frame. The invention includes a method of forming a heat spreader construction by forming a base portion having a perimeter region surrounding a heat-receiving surface. An independent frame portion is joined to the base portion. The invention includes integrated circuitry having a heat spreader construction in thermal communication with a heat-generating device. The heat spreader has a base having a heat-receiving surface and a perimeter surface which interfaces a frame portion. The invention includes methodology for forming integrated circuitry which includes providing an integrated circuitry board having a heat generating device mounted thereon, and providing a multi-part heat spreader in thermal communication with the heat-generating device. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027858 | HEAT DISSIPATING DEVICE ASSEMBLY - A heat dissipating device assembly for dissipating heat generated by an electronic component ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090027859 | Surface mounted heat sink and electromagnetic shield - A single-piece, high performance, inexpensively fabricated heat sink and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield makes thermal contact with a heat generating device. Capillary forces exerted on the heat sink by cooling flowed solder draw the heat sink toward the PCB. The heat sink attaches directly to a printed circuit board (PCB), thus not stressing ball grid array (BGA) solder joints between the heat generating device and the PCB in applications with BGAs. The heat sink does not require any special tools for installation or removal nor any additional PCB space. The heat sink is designed to allow automated surface mounting techniques, such as pick and place. The single-piece construction eliminates the need for a separate clip, thereby increasing heat transfer area. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027860 | COOLING DEVICE WITH A PREFORMED COMPLIANT INTERFACE - An integrated circuit package includes: a substrate; an electronic circuit located on the substrate, the electronic circuit comprising a topography of at least one level; a cooling device located over the electronic circuit; a compliant interface disposed between the electronic circuit and the cooling device, wherein the compliant interface comprises a first surface and a second surface and wherein the first surface is in thermal contact with the electronic circuit, and wherein the compliant interface is preformed from a compliant material such that the first surface substantially conforms to the topography of the electronic circuit. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027861 | Enclosure including an electrical module - A module includes an electrical component having an inner enclosure which surrounds the electrical component and which has first electrical contact means at least on one outer side; having an outer enclosure in the interior of which the inner enclosure is situated, the outer enclosure having second electrical contact means, the second electrical contact means extending from the interior to at least one outer side of the outer enclosure. The first and second contact means are interconnected. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027862 | Add-in card fastener - An add-in card fastener is provided. The fastener includes a base, a pressing part, a latch and a supporting part. The base is fixed on an inner surface of a computer case. The pressing part is pivotally connected to the base. The pressing part has a pin located on a first surface of the pressing part to press an add-in card on a motherboard. The supporting part is connected to the base. The latch is located on one side of the supporting part and presses a second surface of the pressing part when the pressing part presses the add-in card. The second surface of the pressing part is opposite the first surface of the pressing part. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027863 | Method for making a semiconductor multipackage module including a processor and memory package assemblies - A semiconductor multi-package module includes a processor and a plurality of memory packages mounted on a surface of the multi-package module substrate. In some embodiments the memory packages include stacked die packages, and in some embodiments the memory packages include stacked memory packages. In some embodiments the processor is situated at or near the center of the multi-package module substrate and the plurality of memory packages or of stacked memory package assemblies are situated on the multi-package module substrate adjacent the processor. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027864 | Printed circuit board and manufacturing method thereof - A printed circuit board and a method of manufacturing the printed circuit board are disclosed. A printed circuit board, which includes an insulation layer, a circuit pattern formed on a surface of the insulation layer that includes at least one pad, and a solder resist which covers the circuit pattern, and in which an opening is formed that exposes a portion of a side and a surface of the pad, can ensure a sufficient amount of attachment area for the pads and the solder resist, to strengthen the adhesion of the pads. Also, the adhesion can be increased between the electronic components and the printed circuit board, and heat release characteristics can be improved. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027865 | Surface Mount Electrical Component - A surface mount electrical component comprising a first soldering interface having a fist soldering interface total solder path length of sufficient length such that a first melted solder fillet substantially disposed along the first soldering interface total solder path length produces an first upward moment greater than a first downward moment produced by the weight of the surface mount electrical component about the first soldering interface, and a second soldering interface comprising a second soldering interface total solder path length such that a surface tension produced by a second melted solder fillet substantially disposed along the second soldering interface total solder path length produces a second upward moment greater than a second downward moment produced by the weight of the surface mount electrical component about the second soldering interface is disclosed. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027866 | SEMICONDUCTOR DIE PACKAGE WITH INTERNAL BYPASS CAPACITORS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a computer system that reduces voltage noise for a processor chip. The computer system includes a package which is configured to be sandwiched between the processor chip and a circuit board. This package has a bottom surface, which is configured to receive electrical connections for power, ground and other signals from the circuit board, and a top surface, which is configured to provide electrical connections for power, ground and the other signals to the processor chip. A plurality of bypass capacitors are integrated into the package and are coupled between the power and ground connections for the processor chip, so that the plurality of bypass capacitors reduce voltage noise between the power and ground connections for the IC device. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027867 | High-speed signal transmission apparatus - A high-speed signal transmission apparatus comprises: a housing; a plurality of daughter boards juxtaposed to one another in the housing; board-side connectors each provided on corresponding each of the juxtaposed daughter boards; and cable-side connectors fixed in the housing; wherein each of the board-side connectors is insertable/removable into/from corresponding each of the cable-side connectors, and wherein a cable group whose impedance matching can be achieved makes connection between the predetermined cable-side connectors. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027868 | Structure for Mounting Indicator Unit on Electronic Apparatus - This structure for mounting an indicator unit on an electronic apparatus includes an indicator unit including a wiring board and a lens member having a first pressing portion pressing a first surface of the wiring board and a housing of an electronic apparatus, mounted with the indicator unit, including a second pressing portion pressing a second surface of the wiring board. The wiring board is so held between the first pressing portion of the lens member and the second pressing portion of the housing as to be fixed. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027869 | Electronic device and method for manufacturing electronic device - An electronic device is provided with an improved reliability and a reduced contamination in a functional unit of an exposed element, and a method for manufacturing thereof is also provided. An electronic device includes a light receiving element, a frame member composed of a first resin provided so as to surround a photo acceptor unit of the light receiving element, and an encapsulating resin layer composed of a second resin and filling a periphery of the frame member. The photo acceptor unit of the light receiving element is exposed in a space surrounded by the frame member. The upper surface of the frame member and the upper surface of the encapsulating resin layer form a common plane, or the upper surface of the frame member is higher than the upper surface of the encapsulating resin layer. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027870 | METHOD FOR DETECTING THE CONDITION OF A LAMP FOR HEATING BLANK BODIES MADE OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL AND HEATING INSTALLATION ARRANGED FOR USE THEREOF - The invention relates to detecting the condition of a lamp ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090027871 | Display device for creating a backlit effect on a display article - A display device for creating a backlit effect on a display article—such as a photograph—with a candle. The display device includes a candle container and a display panel attached to the wall of the candle container by a spacer. The wall of the candle, display panel, and spacer together form a pocket for receiving the display article. Both the display panel and inner wall are clear to allow the light of the candle to transmit through the display device and create a backlit effect on the display article that is viewable through the display panel | 2009-01-29 |
20090027872 | LUMINESCENT OBJECT COMPRISING ALIGNED POLYMERS HAVING A SPECIFIC PRETILT ANGLE - A first aspect of the invention relates to a luminescent object comprising an aligned polymer that contains an oriented photoluminescent material, said aligned polymer having a pretilt angle of 10-90°. The luminescent object according to the present invention may advantageously be employed in luminescent solar concentrator systems as it enables highly efficient transportation of radiation emitted by the photoluminescent material following exposure to incident solar light. Another aspect of the invention concerns a photovoltaic device comprising an electromagnetic radiation collection medium containing the aforementioned luminescent object and a photovoltaic cell capable of converting optical radiation to electrical energy which is optically coupled to the luminescent object. Further aspects of the invention include a fluorescent light activated display and a room lighting system comprising the aforementioned luminescent object. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027873 | ILLUMINATION SOURCE - In one embodiment, the invention is an illumination source. In one embodiment, the illumination source comprises an outer sheath formed of a resilient, substantially transparent or translucent material, and a luminous core housed within the sheath. In further embodiments, the illumination source comprises a selvedge for facilitating mechanical attachment and/or a reflective strip to enhance visibility. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027874 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCORPORATING SAME - An illumination device includes a housing, an electrical connector, a light source and an elongated light guiding member. The electrical connector is disposed on the housing. The electrical connector has a first terminal contact for electrical connection to a power supply port of a portable electronic device, and a second terminal contact. The light source is electrically connected with the second terminal contact and configured for emitting light. The elongated light guiding member has a light incident surface at a distal end. The light incident surface faces the light source for receiving the light from the light source. The elongated light guiding member is configured for matingly contacting a peripheral side surface of the portable electronic device. The elongated light guiding member has a light emitting surface for emitting the light therefrom. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027875 | FLUORESCENT LAMP, BACKLIGHT UNIT, AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A backlight unit has an external electrode fluorescent lamp in a housing. The external electrode fluorescent lamp includes a glass bulb having a discharge space inside, and electrodes around both ends of the glass bulb. A protective layer and a phosphor layer are formed on an internal surface of the glass bulb in this order. The glass bulb is made of soda glass, and sodium oxide precipitated from this soda glass appears on part of the internal surface of the glass bulb where the protective layer is not formed, so as to be exposed to the discharge space. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027876 | Portable Lighting Device - A portable lighting device comprising a body with a battery storage, a lamp cap fixed on the body, a circuit board deposited inside the lamp cap, a first LED lamp and a relevant reflection base fixed on the circuit board, an optical diffuser rotatablely connected on the lamp cap as a dispersion lens of the first LED lamp, and a switch fixed on the body to control the on/off of the lighting device. The device has a simple structure and a small size so as to be portable and easily carried; the optical diffuser is rotatable, swiveling to the front of the first LED lamp for close quarters lighting and to the front of the second LED lamp for long-distance lighting. The device includes a clip on the body to attach the device on another object. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027877 | Lighting apparatus - A lighting apparatus includes: at least one rigid elongated cylindrical structure having a longitudinal axis; a plurality of rigid plate-like structures fixed to the cylindrical structure such that each of the plate-like structures is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and at least one straight fluorescent tube mounted to at least either the cylindrical structure or the plate-like structures. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027878 | LED dock light - A warehouse dock light includes a lamp assembly which is provided with a plurality of LEDs arranged in such a fashion as to collectively provide sufficient light for illumination of an area. The LEDs are arranged in two columns with each column having both LEDs with narrow angle and wide angle lens, and with each column being angled so as to project outwardly from a central axis. Heat from the LEDs is dissipated through bi-metal boards to an extruded aluminum heat sink, and air is blown through the ribs of the heat sink by a fan. A heat sensor is provided with electronic circuitry to responsively turn on the fan and/or turn off the LEDs at predetermined temperature thresholds. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027879 | Light emitting stick - The present invention relates to a light emitting stick which has a light transmissible stick body. One end of the stick body is an insertion end which is combined with a light emitting element (light emitting diode) coated with optical adhesive (UV adhesive). A plurality of recesses with matte finish is formed on the outside surface of the light transmissible stick body by etching. According to this structure, the light emitted by the light emitting element is transmitted through the optical adhesive without distortion, so that brighter luminescence can be obtained after the reflection conducted within the stick body. Therefore, better entertainment effect can be achieved by the light emitting stick. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027880 | Lighting system - A lighting system, the lighting system being usable in combination with coloured light sources to create a lighting scheme by providing electrical power to the coloured light sources, the lighting system comprising: at least two lamp modules, each of the lamp modules including a module base and a socket matrix mounted to the module base, each of the socket matrices having a predetermined number of sockets, each of the sockets being able to removably receive at least one of the coloured light sources and transmit electrical power thereto; at least two power transmission lines, each of the power transmission lines being electrically coupled to a respective socket in each of the socket matrices; and a controller for selectively providing the electrical power independently to each of the power transmission lines. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027881 | THEATRE LIGHT APPARATUS INCORPORATING LED TRACKING SYSTEM - A multiparameter light is disclosed, which incorporates an LED (light emitting diode) tracking ring surrounding a main output lens. The LED tracking ring is capable of additive color mixing and in turn can simulate the color of the main projected light projecting from the main output aperture or output lens of the multiparameter light. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027882 | Backlight Assembly, Method of Manufacturing the Same and Display Device Having the Same - A backlight assembly includes a light-generating unit and a receiving container. The light-generating unit includes at least one point light source generating light and a power supply line transferring power for driving the point light source. The receiving container receives the light-generating unit, and the power supply line is formed on an insulating layer included in the receiving container. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027883 | LIGHTING FIXTURE - Light emitting device modules illuminate at a wide angle in the longitudinal direction of a lighting fixture. The lighting fixture can be provided with a light emitting device module having a light emitting device, an installation member for mounting multiple light emitting device modules thereon, and a support for supporting the installation member. The installation member | 2009-01-29 |
20090027884 | STRUCTURE OF A SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY FOR SURFACE MOUNT DEVICE LED AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A structure of a supporting assembly for a surface mount device LED and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The structure of a supporting assembly comprises a plate and a substrate of LEDs. The plate has a plurality of supporting areas and a plurality of lenses each of which is respectively disposed on each supporting area. The substrate of LEDs comprises a metallic plate unit and a plurality of a surface mount device LED units each formed on the metallic plate unit. Moreover, the plate is combined with the metallic plate unit, so that each lens is respectively assembled with the corresponding surface mounting device LED unit. Via the above-mentioned structure, mass produced lenses can be assembled with and positioned on the corresponding LED units at the same time. The processes are modified and the production rate is increased. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027885 | OPTICAL FILM, LIGHTING DEVICE AND DISPLAY UNIT - A display unit capable of reducing luminance irregularity when using a point light source is provided. The display unit includes: a panel driven based on an image signal; a plurality of point light sources arranged in a region facing the panel; and an optical sheet arranged between the panel and the plurality of point light sources. The plurality of point light sources are arranged in a first direction and also in a second direction intersecting with the first direction, and the optical sheet has a tridimensional configuration that includes a first ridgeline extending in a third direction intersecting with the first and second directions, and a second ridgeline extending in a direction intersecting with the first, second and third directions. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027886 | FORMED LIGHTING FIXTURE HAVING A FIBROUS LAYER - An improved formed lighting fixture having a frame, a light source, a cover layer coupled to the frame, and a fibrous layer coupled to the cover layer, in which the frame is formed by gathering a plurality of rods and profiled in a specific contour, the light source is configured to provide light from inside the frame and out through the cover layer onto the fibrous layer. The fibrous layer is configured to provide decorative and functional aspects to the lighting fixture, including, in some embodiments, a contoured or fur-like appearance, or where the fibrous layer has light-diffusive properties, a dazzling glow effect when light from the light source is diffused. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027887 | LIGHTING FIXTURE - Multiple light emitting device modules can be configured to illuminate in multiple different directions, while avoiding deterioration of radiation efficiency by use of fins. In a lighting fixture, multiple light emitting device modules can each have fins for radiating heat generated by the light emitting device. The multiple light emitting device modules can be arranged in such a manner that a main optical axis line of one light emitting device module and main optical axis lines of any other light emitting device modules form an angle larger than zero degrees, or are in a skewed position, and the fins can be arranged in such a manner that all the fins are parallel with respect to a vertical plane and roots of the fins are positioned at the same level as or lower than tips of the fins. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027888 | LED LAMP WITH HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - An LED lamp includes an LED module ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090027889 | LED lamp instantly dissipating heat as effected by multiple-layer substrates - A LED lamp includes: a plurality of substrates juxtapositionally formed as multiple layers, each substrate having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted thereon, whereby upon generation of heat by the LEDs when lit up, each substrate will form as a heat-dissipating plate in-situ in order that the multiple-layer substrates will instantly effectively dissipate the heat produced from the LEDs of the lamp outwardly for preventing deterioration of the illumination quality of the LED lamp. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027890 | PROJECTOR - A projector is provided. The projector comprising a projector housing in which there are arranged an illuminant holder, for holding an illuminant, a reflector that reflects the light beams emitted by the illuminant to a light exit opening of the projector housing that is covered by a transparent disk, and a convective cooling device, partially enclosing the illuminant, that produces a convection flow for dissipating the heat output by the illuminant and has a number of cooling fins combined into cooling fin packs. The cooling fins are aligned parallel to the radiating direction of the projector, and the cooling fin packs are arranged above and below the illuminant in the direction of gravity. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027891 | BEAM SHAPERS USING ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLABLE SCATTERING - The present invention relates to a device ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090027892 | Lamp - The invention relates to and discloses a light fixture ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090027893 | OPTICAL PLATE AND BACKLIGHT MODULE USING THE SAME - An exemplary optical plate includes at least one transparent plate unit and a diffusion layer. The transparent plate unit includes a light output surface, a bottom surface, a plurality of elongated V-shaped protrusions, and a lamp-receiving portion. The bottom surface is opposite to the light output surface. The elongated V-shaped protrusions are formed at the bottom surface. The lamp-receiving portion is defined in the bottom surface. The diffusion layer is formed on the light output surface of the transparent plate unit. A backlight module using the present optical plate is also provided. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027894 | BACKLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A backlight assembly includes a bottom chassis, a flat fluorescent lamp, a frame and a reflecting member. The flat fluorescent lamp is supported in the bottom chassis, and the flat fluorescent lamp includes a plurality of discharge spaces to generate light. The frame is combined with the bottom chassis to hold the flat fluorescent lamp. The reflecting member in one embodiment is coupled to the frame to cover an edge portion of the flat fluorescent lamp. In another embodiment, the reflecting member is integral with the frame. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027895 | LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - A light-emitting device of a very simple configuration in which uniform LED light illumination can be obtained with a low light quantity loss, the device having a low production cost, improved emission characteristic and excellent cost efficiency and reliability. A transparent body is disposed in the vicinity of a LED, and a light-scattering layer that scatters the light of the LED is formed by coating on the light-illuminating surface of the transparent body through which the light of the LED passes. The light-scattering layer contains 2.5 parts by weight to 4 parts by weight of a filler and has a thickness of 5 μm to 20 μm. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027896 | IMAGE FORMING DEVICE - A downsized and flattened exposure device is provided. A substrate ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090027897 | TWO-LAYERED OPTICAL PLATE - An exemplary optical plate includes a transparent layer and a light diffusion layer. The transparent layer includes a light input interface and a light output surface opposite to the light input interface. A plurality of micro-protrusions formed on the light output surface. The micro-protrusions are arranged along a plurality of separate, circular arcs. Each micro-protrusion has four side surfaces connected to each other, and a transverse width of each side surface decreases along a direction away from the light diffusion layer. The light diffusion layer is integrally formed in immediate contact with the light input interface of the transparent layer, and free of air or gas pockets trapped in an interface therebetween. The light diffusion layer includes a transparent matrix resin and a plurality of diffusion particles dispersed in the transparent matrix resin. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027898 | TWO-LAYERED OPTICAL PLATE - An exemplary optical plate includes a transparent layer and a light diffusion layer. The transparent layer includes a light input interface, a light output surface opposite to the light input interface, and a plurality of micro-depressions formed on the light output surface. The micro-depressions are arranged along a plurality of imaginary, separate, circular arcs. Each micro-depression has at least three side surfaces connected to each other, and a transverse width of each side surface increases along a direction away from the light diffusion layer. The light diffusion layer is integrally formed in immediate contact with the light input interface of the transparent layer, and free of air or gas pockets trapped in an interface therebetween. The light diffusion layer includes a transparent matrix resin and a plurality of diffusion particles dispersed in the transparent matrix resin. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027899 | REMOVABLE LED LAMP HOLDER WITH SOCKET - Disclosed is an LED lamp assembly that allows an LED lamp to be removably replaced in a lamp holder. A solid, electrical connection is created between the LED pins and electrical terminals as well as connecting wires without soldering. An LED lamp is removably connected to a base that can be inserted in and removed from a socket that is attached to connecting wires. The LED lamp can be removed from the base for replacement of the LED lamp. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027900 | POSITIONABLE OUTDOOR LIGHTING - In one embodiment, a submersible LED lighting assembly is provided with at least one LED carried by a housing and thermally coupled to a heat sink carried by the housing to permit the submersible LED lighting assembly to be used in a dry environment. The exemplary lighting assembly is further provided with a water-tight light-transmitting member covering the at least one LED and cooperating with the housing to seal the at least one LED to permit the submersible LED lighting assembly to be used while immersed in water. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027901 | Outer case of LED module - An outer case of a LED module includes a top case and a bottom case to receive the LED module therebetween. The top case has a plurality of through holes and a plurality of blocks spacedly protruding from an inner side of the top case. The bottom case has a plurality of corresponding clip holes spacedly formed thereat, wherein the blocks are detachably engaged with the clip holes respectively to detachably couple the top case with the bottom case so as to form a cavity therebetween for receiving the LED module at a position that portions of LEDs are protruded through the through holes respectively. Two wire holes are formed at two sides of the top case when the top case is coupled with the bottom case for guiding wires of the LED module extending out of the cavity through the wire holes respectively. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027902 | DECK-BOX FOR USE WITH UNDERWATER SWIMMING POOL LIGHT - The invention relates to improvements to swimming pools, in particular to providing extra facilities to a deck box, such as those commonly used to provide power to underwater swimming pool lights. The improvement comprises the provision of a facility to illuminate the lid area of a deck box, by providing an internal light source and a lid which may be translucent or transparent. The invention also extends to providing a kit of parts for converting an existing deck box into a deck box in accordance with the teachings of the invention. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027903 | REMOVABLE LED LAMP HOLDER - Disclosed is an LED lamp assembly that allows an LED lamp to be removably replaced in a lamp holder. A solid, electrical connection is created between the LED pins and electrical terminals as well as connecting wires without soldering. An LED lamp is removably connected to a base that can be inserted in and removed from a socket that is attached to connecting wires. The LED lamp can be removed from the base for replacement of the LED lamp. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027904 | BACKLIGHT ASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREOF AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A lamp socket includes a body receiving a lamp, and a power supplying member disposed inside the body, the power supplying member comprising an electrical conductive material having elasticity, wherein the power supplying member electrically interconnects the lamp and an inverter substrate on which an inverter is mounted, wherein the power supplying member includes a lamp connector receiving a lead wire of the lamp, and an inverter connector formed integrally with the lamp connector, wherein the inverter connector receives a protrusion of the inverter substrate to encircle the protrusion. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027905 | SUNVISOR LIGHTING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A sunvisor lighting apparatus for use with a vehicle sunvisor that is pivotably mounted to a head liner, and is user-manipulable between an open and a closed position. The apparatus includes a lighting section, installed in the head liner at a position where the sunvisor covers the head liner when the sunvisor is closed. The lighting section is user-tiltable between an off position at which a light source is turned off, and at least one on position at which the light source is turned on. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027906 | LAMP HAVING IMPROVED VIBRATION DAMPING - The invention relates to a lamp ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090027907 | LAMP WITH REFLECTIVE COATING - The invention relates to a lamp ( | 2009-01-29 |
20090027908 | VEHICULAR LAMP UNIT - A lamp unit used in a vehicular lamp includes a reflector provided with a parabolic cylindrical reflective surface with a focal line in the horizontal direction; a planar light source having a light-emitting surface with a generally oblong shaped region; and a drive portion that rotatably supports the semiconductor light-emitting element portion. The generally oblong shaped region of the planar light source includes a long side in a direction parallel to the focal line and a short side of a predetermined width. The planar light source is disposed such that the light-emitting surface faces the parabolic cylindrical reflective surface of the reflector and such that a long side, on a lamp front side, generally coincides with the focal line and acts as a rotational axis. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027909 | LIGHTING MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT - A lighting module for a motor vehicle headlight for giving a cutoff beam, having an optical axis and comprising at least one light source (S), a reflector (R, Ra, Ra | 2009-01-29 |
20090027910 | VEHICLE LIGHTING ASSEMBLY AND LIGHT GUIDING LENS FOR USE IN VEHICLE LIGHTING ASSEMBLY - A vehicle lighting assembly is provided which uses a light guiding lens without a dedicated light source. The vehicle lighting assembly can include: a light source configured to emit light rays used at least for forming a target light distribution; a light guiding member made of a transparent or semi-transparent material, the light guiding member including a plurality of individual reflective light emitting surfaces configured to be illuminated with light rays entering the light guiding member from the light source, the light guiding member including another reflective light emitting surface configured to be illuminated with parallel light rays entering the light guiding member; and a reflector having a first reflective surface configured to reflect light rays emitted from the light source for use in forming the target light distribution and a second reflective surface configured to adjust a leak portion of light rays that are not for use in forming the target light distribution so that the leak portion of light rays are made parallel with each other. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027911 | Vehicular lamp - The invention is constituted by a vehicular lamp characterized in a lens having a first light source, a second light source, a front light emitting face, a side end face to which the first light source is opposed, and a rear face, wherein the rear face includes a lens having pluralities of reflecting portions and transmitting portions consecutively aligned alternately in a direction of being remote from the side end face, and a reflecting face arranged on a rear side of the lens, light of the first light source is incident on the lens from the side end face of the lens, reflected by an interface of the reflecting portion, thereafter, radiated from the front light emitting face, and light of the second light source is reflected by the reflecting portion, thereafter, incident on the lens from the transmitting portion and radiated from the front light emitting face. | 2009-01-29 |
20090027912 | LIGHT SOURCE UNIT AND VEHICULAR LAMP - The disclosed subject matter provides a reflecting cover above and between a light-emitting chip and a projection lens. The diffused light from the light-emitting chip is led toward the projection lens via the reflecting cover such that it transmits through the projection lens at a certain angle. This makes it possible to increase the amount of controllable light, and to improve the amount of light beams radiated from the lamp, thereby realizing a brighter lamp and an improved light distribution shape. | 2009-01-29 |