24th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100147980 | REDUNDANT TIRE AND RUBBER COMPOUND REPROCESSING - The invention provides for methods, systems, and devices for processing rubber materials including rubber from tires, tubes, shoe soles, or any other rubber containing product. Characteristics of the rubber materials, such as chemical composition and/or product manufacturer, model, and manufacture date, can be identified. Identification can be performed by personnel, can be automated, or can be a combination thereof. The characteristics of the rubber material can be used to sort the rubber product. Rubber materials suitable for a particular end product can be selected for further processing, which can include size reduction, material separation, chemical and physical processes, devulcanization, or a combination thereof. Processed rubber materials can be stored or delivered to a user or manufacturing site with product specifications. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147981 | CHEESE CRUMBLING DEVICE - An apparatus and method for crumbling a food product such as a block of cheese into irregularly shaped food particles. One embodiment of the apparatus consists of a chute-shaped housing that contains two opposing plates with a plurality of protrusions on their faces, where the plates are closer together towards the bottom of the chute. When food is inserted into the top of the chute and one of the plates is moved in an up-and-down motion, the protrusions on the opposing plates crumble the food into progressively smaller food particles until the crumbled particles drop through the gap between the bottoms of the plates and out the bottom of the chute. Other embodiments are described and shown. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147982 | ELECTRIC CONDIMENT GRINDER - A cordless electric condiment grinder includes a hollow housing elongated to extend between a base for supporting the grinder uprightly and an opposing top, the top of the housing having a bulbous form to define a condiment reservoir. A rotary grinding mechanism is disposed in a lateral opening in the top of the housing and a tilt switch controls operation of the grinding mechanism, allowing freshly ground condiment to be dispensed automatically upon rotating the grinder through an acute angle and thus is particularly suited for use by people with limited dexterity. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147983 | Non-Symmetrical Airlock For Blowing Wool Machine - A machine for distributing blowing wool from a bag of compressed blowing wool is provided. The machine includes a shredding chamber having an outlet end. The shredding chamber includes a plurality of shredders configured to shred and pick apart the blowing wool. A discharge mechanism is mounted at the outlet end of the shredding chamber and is configured for distributing the blowing wool into an airstream. The discharge mechanism includes a housing and a plurality of sealing vane assemblies mounted for rotation. The housing has a wrap angle of approximately 240°. The sealing vane assemblies are configured to seal against the housing as the sealing vane assemblies rotate. The housing includes an eccentric segment extending from the housing. A blower is configured to provide the airstream flowing through the discharge mechanism. The sealing vane assemblies become spaced apart from the housing as the sealing vane assemblies rotate through the eccentric segment. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147984 | ROTOR FOR TREE MULCHING MACHINE - A rotor assembly for a tree cutting attachment for a skid loader. The rotor assembly is made up of a central driven shaft journaled for rotation in the frame of the tree cutting attachment. Circular endplates are disposed proximately on the opposed ends of the central driven shaft. Two diametrically opposed rows of regularly spaced-apart semicircular support plates extend between the circular end plates. The semicircular support plates are held in parallel-spaced relationship by a plurality of equally circumferentially spaced bars extending between the endplates. Swinging hammers are mounted for free pivotal movement in an alternating pattern between the support plates. Each hammer includes a main shaft extending between the support plates, a body member pivotally connected to the main shaft at the pivot axis parallel to and spaced from the central driven shaft and a generally flat tooth member extending radially outward from the body member. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147985 | Horizontal shaft impact crusher - A horizontal shaft impact crusher includes a housing, an impeller, and a first and a second curtain against which material accelerated by the impeller may be crushed, the second curtain being located downstream of the first curtain. The housing is provided with a first and a second pivot point for mounting a first end of the first curtain in two different positions relative to the impeller, a first adjustment device for mounting a second end of the first curtain, a third and a fourth pivot point for mounting a first end of the second curtain in two different positions relative to the impeller, and a second adjustment device for mounting a second end of the second curtain. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147986 | WEBBING RETRACTING DEVICE - A webbing retracting device that may prevent entering of an end-lock state when a spool rotates in the pull out direction on rebound just after completion of taking up of the webbing belt. A restriction weight is provided on a V gear. The restriction weight moves in the pull out direction relative to the V gear by acceleration when the V gear is rotated in the take up direction, and furthermore, the restriction weight pivots about a support pin under centrifugal force due to rotation of the V gear and attains a contact position. In such a state, even if the inertial mass attempts to displace toward the lock activation direction, the restriction weight interferes with the inertial mass and restricts displacement of the inertial mass toward the lock activation direction. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147987 | Combination of Hose Reel and Carrier - A carrier includes a pedestal adapted to be in engagement with a supporting surface when resting on the supporting surface, at least two wall structures mounted on the pedestal. A supported member is supported by the wall structures and includes a proximal end receiving one wall structure and a distal end receiving another wall structure. A support wall is connected to the supported member and disposed between the wall structures. A hose reel is selectively mounted between one of the wall structures and the support wall when the other wall structure is abutted by a wall that supports this combination and prevents against any accidental movement during the operation thereof. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147988 | CAROUSEL FOR FLEXIBLE PRODUCT - A carousel for the storage of flexible product, and a method of loading flexible product thereon, wherein said carousel comprises an open drum mounted to rotate around a vertical axis, an elevatable floor, preferably internal to said drum and lifting means for lifting and lowering said elevatable floor. Said lifting means possibly being located between a base of said carousel and said elevatable floor. Said carousel may be of the type designed for location under deck on a marine pipelaying vessel, said flexible product being flexible conduit for the transport of hydrocarbons. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147989 | Thread winder and sewing machine provided therewith - A thread winder includes a thread winding shaft into which a bobbin shaft is inserted so that a bobbin is detachably attached to the thread winding shaft, a rotating mechanism rotating the thread winding shaft to wind a thread on the bobbin, a thread winding shaft switching mechanism switching the thread winding shaft between a preparatory position and a winding position, a guiding member guiding the thread from a thread spool to the bobbin, a guiding member position switching mechanism switching the guiding member between a guide position and a retreat position, and a link mechanism links both switching mechanisms so that the guiding member is located at the guide position when the thread winding shaft assumes the preparatory position and so that the guide member is located at the retreat position when the thread winding shaft assumes the winding position. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147990 | ENDOSCOPIC SHEET ROLLING SYSTEM - Medical devices and methods are provided for rolling an endoscopic sheet into a tubular configuration. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147991 | REEL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A reel assembly includes first and second reel plates each having a central hole, a plurality of radial openings angularly spaced apart around the central hole, and a plurality of hub plate sections each extending radially into a respective opening and being bendable from a respective one of first and second reel plates to project substantially in an axial direction. The hub plate sections of the first and second reel plates form a hub body when they bend and extend between the first and second reel plates in an overlapping manner so that the hub plate sections of the first and second reel plates alternate with each other. A method of making the reel assembly is also disclosed. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147992 | ECCENTRIC DRIVE CONTROL ACTUATION SYSTEM - A control surface actuation system has the ability to move aerodynamic control surfaces using a rotational motion of a motor. In an arrangement, rotational motion of the motor enables the aerodynamic control surfaces of a rotating projectile to oscillate and thus vary the angle of the control surfaces as the projectile spins. The rotation of a motor in one direction in combination with a gear and a link and a crank arm attached to a shaft of the aerodynamic control surfaces allows the control surfaces to move in fluttering motion to induce the maneuvering of a projectile in the desired direction. A controller takes information regarding the current condition of the projectile and drives the motor to move the aerodynamic devices to maneuver the projectile. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147993 | HYBRID POWER FOR DUCTED FAN UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS - A propulsion system for a vertical take-off and landing ducted fan aerial vehicle is provided, the propulsion system comprising an internal combustion engine, an electric motor that comprises a motor generator, a motor drive and a battery. The motor drive and battery are integrated into the aerial vehicle and provide power to the ducted fan aerial vehicle. The electric motor may comprise a ring motor generator. In operation, this dual propulsion system serves as a weight-efficient option to allow for two sources of power on a ducted fan unmanned aerial vehicle. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147994 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEALING AND LIGHTING A BALLOON - An apparatus for sealing and illuminating a balloon includes a housing for sealing insertion into a neck of a balloon. A flow path within the housing conducts an inflation gas from an inlet to an outlet of the housing, and a flow control system disposed in the flow path allows the inflation gas to flow from the inlet to the outlet. The apparatus includes a light source mounted in conjunction with the housing and a power source disposed within the housing providing power for the light source. A switch mounted in conjunction with the housing is operable to selectively connect the power source to the light source by completing a circuit between the power source and the light source. The apparatus also includes a switch activating member annularly disposable around the housing to operate the switch. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147995 | AIRCRAFT UNDERCARRIAGE WITH MOTORIZATION AND TRANSMISSION - The aircraft includes an undercarriage having an upper portion, at least one wheel for running on the ground, and a shock absorber connecting the wheel to the upper portion. The aircraft also includes a motor for driving the wheel, the motor being rigidly fastened to the upper portion. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147996 | FAIL SAFE EXTENDED TORQUE BOX STRUT-TO-WING MOUNT - An apparatus for mounting an aircraft engine to a wing includes a torque box strut for supporting the engine and a mounting system for attaching the torque box strut to the wing. The mounting system has an aft mounting system for attaching the torque box strut to the wing and that has at least one active aft link for attaching the torque box strut to the wing during normal aircraft operation, and at least one aft link catcher for attaching the torque box strut to the wing upon a failure of one of the at least one active aft link. The mounting system has a forward mounting system for attaching the torque box strut to the wing and that has at least one active forward link for attaching the torque box strut to the wing during normal aircraft operation, and at least one forward link catcher for attaching the torque box strut to the wing upon a failure of one of the at least one active forward link. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147997 | AIRCRAFT ENGINE ATTACHMENT PYLON HAVING A REAR ENGINE ATTACHMENT PROVIDED WITH A SELF-LOCKING NUT - An aircraft engine attachment pylon including a rigid structure forming a caisson, and a rear engine attachment including an attachment body and at least one lateral fitting arranged on either side of the caisson. Each fitting includes a first portion pierced by first assembly holes enabling it to be fixed to the caisson, and a second portion defining a fixing surface of the body. The second portion includes a housing orifice receiving a self-locking nut cooperating with a screw supported against the body and, in transversal section, an axis of the screw passes through the first holes. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147998 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING A ROTARY INPUT INTO COUNTER-ROTATING OUTPUTS - An apparatus and method for transmitting a rotary input into counter-rotating outputs is disclosed herein. An exemplary apparatus for performing the method includes a planetary gear set having a sun gear rotatable by a rotary input, a plurality of planet gears in meshed engagement with the sun gear, a carrier coupling the plurality of planet gears together, and a ring gear encircling and in meshed engagement with the plurality of planet gears. The exemplary apparatus also includes a first shaft member coupled to the carrier for transmitting motion in a first rotational direction. The exemplary apparatus also includes a second shaft member coupled to the ring gear for transmitting motion in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction. The first shaft member at least partially encircles the second shaft member. | 2010-06-17 |
20100147999 | MOBILE SURFACES FOR AIRCRAFT WITH SEALED SLOTS - A lifting or stabilising component ( | 2010-06-17 |
20100148000 | AIRCRAFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER SURFACE - Aircraft horizontal stabilizer surface ( | 2010-06-17 |
20100148001 | AIRCRAFT CABIN PANEL WITH CORE RECESSES FOR ACOUSTIC ABSORPTION - An aircraft cabin panel for acoustic absorption in an interior space includes a core layer, a first cover layer and a second cover layer. The first cover layer includes a space-enclosing first surface, and the second cover layer is arranged opposite the first cover layer. The first cover layer is acoustically transparent, and the core layer includes a honeycomb core with a plurality of tubular or honeycomb-like cells that are open throughout the thickness of the honeycomb core. The honeycomb core on the face pointing towards the first cover layer extends parallel to the first cover layer so as to be continuously throughout, and on the face pointing towards the second cover layer comprises recesses which extend over several cells. Absorbers are accommodated in the recesses. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148002 | Configurable Cockpit System Based On Design Parameters - Disclosed is a configurable cockpit system based on design parameters, which comprises: a configurable cockpit which has an interface between a user and the cockpit, and various sub-systems for efficiently measuring design parameters; an interface for synchronizing configuration which converts the design parameters measured in the configurable cockpit to the cockpit design parameters for the CAD system, or converts the cockpit design parameters of the CAD system to the design parameters of the configurable cockpit; and cockpit design parameter database which accumulates cockpit design parameters and automatically modifies the CAD 3D configuration through automatic linking to the cockpit configuration template based on the cockpit design parameters. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148003 | STRUCTURING CONSTRUCTION FOR AN AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE - A structuring construction ( | 2010-06-17 |
20100148004 | Stiffened casing for an aircraft or spacecraft with a laminate stringer of high rigidity and corresponding laminate stringer - The present invention provides a casing structure of low weight provided with a laminate stringer of high rigidity. The stringer has the form of a laminate with a plurality of metallic layers and at least one synthetic fibre layer, which is produced at least partially from Zylon fibres, provided between two metallic layers. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148005 | CURVED BEAM OF FIBER COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A curved beam of fiber composite material. The beam includes a first flange curved in a longitudinal direction, a second flange curved in a longitudinal direction and having a greater longitudinal extent than the first flange, and a web curved in a longitudinal direction and extending between the first flange and the second flange. The beam includes a fiber composite laminate including layers of fibers having different fiber directions, wherein a fiber density per unit of area of the second flange is lower than a fiber density per unit of area of the first flange, and wherein the first flange, the second flange and the web are seamless, continuous, and unfolded in a longitudinal direction. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148006 | IMPACT RESISTANT AIRCRAFT LEADING EDGE STRUCTURES AND AIRCRAFT INCLUDING THE SAME - Aircraft empennage structures have impact resistance satisfying transport aircraft certification requirements (for example, FAR part 25 and/or other international certification requirements). The structures may be specifically embodied in leading edge structures that are preferably in the form of one-piece components formed from fiber-reinforced composite materials (e.g., reinforcement fibers such as glass fibers, aramid fibers and/or carbon fibers embedded in a polymeric matrix such as an epoxy resin). The leading edge structures will most preferably include an arcuate skin and longitudinally extending internal reinforcement which is generally Y-shaped and includes a planar rib element and a pair of planar divergent reinforcement arms. The rib element may be positioned so as to be coplanar with a longitudinal bisecting plane of the leading edge structure. A forward end of the rib element may thus be integrally attached aft of an apical end of the skin, whereas an aft end of the rib may be integrally attached to each of the reinforcement arms. According to certain embodiments, rigidity and thus impact resistance may be facilitated by providing the apical end of the skin with a greater cross-sectional thickness as compared to the attachment ends of the skin. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148007 | Cover for an aircraft structure - A cover for an aircraft structure, in particular for nose parts of the vertical tail, horizontal tail or the wing, including a skin and support structure. The skin is arranged on the support structure and the support structure includes a plurality of ribs and a plurality of stringers. The plurality of stringers are arranged on the plurality of ribs to support the skin. Also provided is an aircraft having such a cover. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148008 | RIB-FITTING - Rib-fitting as a component ( | 2010-06-17 |
20100148009 | CONNECTING ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A COUPLING ELEMENT AND TWO CURVED RIBS OF AN AIRCRAFT OR SPACECRAFT - The present invention relates to a connecting device two curved ribs ( | 2010-06-17 |
20100148010 | AIRCRAFT WING MODIFICATION AND RELATED METHODS - A transferable modified leading edge for a wing is detachably mountable to a parent wing. The parent wing may use a NACA 23000-series airfoil. A modified wing tip may be used in conjunction with the modified leading edge. The modified leading edge can be mounted to a parent wing in a way that does not damage the parent wing. The modified leading edge and wing tip can provide increased lift. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148011 | TELESCOPING STRUCTURE AND METHOD - A telescoping structure includes an alignment mechanism to keep aligned an inner structure member and outer structure member, as the members translate relative to one another to extend or retract the telescoping structure. The alignment mechanism includes multiple parts that are mechanically coupled to respective of the structure members. For example, the alignment mechanism may include sprockets or pinions (rotating, toothed elements) on one of the structure members that engage racks or chains (linear, tooth-receiving elements having recesses therein) on the other of the structure members. By keeping the telescoping structure members in alignment with other during telescoping translation, jamming is prevented or at least made less likely. The parts of the alignment mechanism may also be used to provide force for extending or retracting the telescoping structure, for example using a motor move the tooth elements and/or the tooth-receiving elements to cause relative translation of the structure members. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148012 | AIRCRAFT ENGINE NACELLE WITH TRANSLATING INLET COWL - A nacelle for a turbofan aircraft engine having a fan case with a fan case forward edge includes an inlet inner barrel having an inner barrel forward edge and an inner barrel aft edge. The inner barrel aft edge is configured to be affixed to the fan case forward edge in a stationary position on the engine. The nacelle also includes a translating inlet cowl having an inlet lip with an aft inlet lip edge and an outer skin with rear edge. The translating inlet cowl is configured to be movably attached to one or more stationary portions of the engine such that the inlet cowl is selectively movable between a stowed flight position and an extended service position. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148013 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL LOCOMOTIVE DECOUPLING DETECTION - An apparatus and method for indicating whether a coupler of a locomotive is in a coupled or uncoupled state is provided. The apparatus comprising: an optical sensor positioned on a portion of the coupler, wherein the sensor provides a real-time signal indicative of either a coupled or an uncoupled state of a coupler, wherein the signal is transmitted wirelessly by a transmitter in operable communication with the sensor. The method comprising: providing a signal indicative of the presence or proximity of a second coupler to the first coupler, the signal being provided by an optical sensor configured to provide the signal as the state of the coupler has changed; transmitting the signal wirelessly to a controller; processing the signal with a control algorithm resident upon the controller; and providing visually perceivable indication of the position of the coupler. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148014 | FIXING STRUCTURE OF WIRE HARNESS - The present invention provides a hard-to-fall fixing structure of wire harness contributive to cost reduction in which VOC is not generated and flapping sound (noise) of wire harness is hard to occur. In the fixing structure of a wire harness to a vehicle interior material according to the present invention, a silencer pad (acoustical material) is fixed to the vehicle interior material, and the silencer pad is provided with a latching piece formed by cutting a portion of the present silencer pad, and the wire harness is latched to the latching piece. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148015 | CLAMP FOR CORRUGATED TUBE - A clamp for corrugated tubes capable of holding a corrugated tube, whether a corrugated tube of large diameter or a corrugated tube of small diameter, with adequate holding force. The clamp comprises a main fastener body, a body attachment part for attaching the main fastener body to a body panel, and a fastener cover that turns about a hinge of the main fastener body and presses and holds a corrugated tube to the main fastener body, which fastener cover comprises a small corrugated tube fastener cover for pressing against a corrugated tube of small diameter, and large corrugated tube fastener covers for pressing against a corrugated tube of large diameter, which small corrugated tube fastener cover and large corrugated tube fastener covers are arranged so as to be aligned in the axial direction of the corrugated tube being pressed against and held, and which, respectively, are coupled by the hinge to the main fastener body so that, with the main fastener body, they can separately press and hold a corrugated tube on the main fastener body. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148016 | MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR THE ENERGIZING CABLES OF AN ELECTRIC MOTOR OF A REFRIGERATION COMPRESSOR - The invention refers to a mounting arrangement for the energizing cables of an electric motor of a refrigeration compressor, the electric motor being mounted in the interior of a casing of the compressor and the energizing cables presenting an end connected to the electric motor and an opposite end operatively connected to an electric current power source, external to the casing, through the latter. The arrangement includes at least one immobilizing means mounted internally to the casing, so as to retain the energizing cables, maintaining at least part of the extension thereof in a predetermined positioning in the interior of the casing. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148017 | Cable Drop Support System - A cable support system has a base that adhesively adheres to an attachment surface. Telescopic segments connect to the base and extend and retract in length. A cable receptacle attaches to an end portion of a final segment of the telescopic segments. A control system wirelessly receives instructions from a portable communication device, and at least one mechanical drive mechanism connects to the final segment of the telescopic segments and responds to the control system to extend and retract at least the final segment. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148018 | Conduit Mounting System - A conduit mounting system includes a plurality of modular components. Each modular component includes first and second transverse sides that are spaced apart and substantially parallel with one another and third and fourth longitudinal sides that are spaced apart and substantially parallel with one another. The third and fourth longitudinal sides extend between the first and second sides. Each modular component also includes a fifth side disposed between the first and second sides and between the third and fourth sides. The fifth side includes a conduit support surface disposed between first and second side contact portions. Each modular component also includes a flange having a first flange portion extending beyond a surface of the third side and a second flange portion extending beyond a surface of the first side contact portion of the fifth side. Each modular component further includes a groove having a first groove portion formed in the fourth side and a second groove portion formed in the second side portion. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148019 | COMPACT MULTI-RACK T-SHIRT BAG CAROUSEL - A compact multi-unit carousel of the present invention contains multiple t-shirt bag racks in which the arms for holding the handles of the T-shirt are parallel to one another and supported by extensions that are radially approximately 120 degrees from each other. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148020 | FLAT-SCREEN MONITOR SUPPORT - A flat-screen monitor support comprises a body having means for attachment of a monitor thereto and a locking means operable to lock against a support post extending through the body and through the locking means. The locking means supports the body to prevent the body from sliding down the post under the weight of a monitor attached to the body. The body is rotatable relative to the locking means about an axis of a support post extending through the body and locking means, when the locking mechanism is locked to the support post. In addition, a support base for securing a flat-screen monitor support to a table surface, comprising a support post having a support plate secured to one end thereof, a seat cup to sit on a table surface and receive therein the support plate with the support post upstanding from the table surface, and a clamp bracket to sit on the support plate with a tightening means positionable against an underside of a table surface, to clamp the support plate, seat cup and table top together. Once secured to a table top, the support plate is rotatable relative to the seat cup and the clamp member to enable a user to position a flat-screen monitor relative to the support base. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148021 | STAND FOR IMAGING - A stand, especially a floor stand, with a movable arm with an attachment section provided at the end of the arm for an object to be held by means of the stand, especially an imaging device in the form of an ultrasound head, with the attachment section being supported movably on the arm via a ball-and-socket joint comprising a ball head carrying the attachment section and a head holder supporting the ball head on the arm side, with a locking device being provided for releasable locking of the ball head ( | 2010-06-17 |
20100148022 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A support structure includes a base, a support member, and a connecting member. The base includes an inserting portion. The support member defines a receiving cavity to receive the inserting portion of the base. The connecting member includes a connection portion. The inserting portion of the base is movably connected to the connecting portion of the connecting member. When the inserting portion of the base and the connecting portion of the connecting member are out of the receiving cavity, the inserting portion of the base is movable to the connecting member such that the support member and the base are collapsible. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148023 | QUICK DEVICE FOR VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT - A quick-fit device for video and photographic equipment comprises a first attachment member in the form of a plate which can be fixed to the equipment and a second attachment member including a seat for the plate which can be fixed to a supporting head; a safety device comprising a spring-loaded arm bearing a stop tooth acting on a presser designed to removably lock the plate in the seat is provided in the seat. The tooth has a ramp with an inclined plane from the part facing the seat and a stop shoulder on the opposite part; the presser has an appendage which is capable of riding over the tooth passing from a position against the ramp to a position against the shoulder in passing from a position in which the plate is released to a position in which the same is locked in the seat. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148024 | Display Stand With Table - The invention relates to display stands including a table. In an embodiment, the invention includes a display stand including a display stand housing. The display stand housing can be configured to hold one or more graphic panels. The display stand housing can define a table pocket. The display stand also includes a table assembly configured to move between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration. The table assembly can be configured to be disposed within the table pocket and concealed from view by at least one of the graphic panels when in the stored configuration. The display stand housing can further include a counter top panel disposed over the display stand housing. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148025 | Display mounting - Apparatus for supporting and displaying products and product containers on a vertical wall is mounted on and secured to the vertical wall with suction cups having apertures passing axially through the stems of the cups. The display apparatus includes a support panel with mounting prongs extending therefrom which are secured in apertures in the stems of the suction cups. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148026 | Holder of display - A holder is adapted to be fixed on a display and adapted to hold a set-top box. The display includes a housing, and the housing includes at least one fastening portion and a first aperture. The holder includes a main body, at least one hook, and a lock component. The main body defines a holding space and has a second aperture. The holding space is adapted to contain the set-top box. The second aperture is located at one side of the holding space, and corresponds to the first aperture of the housing of the display. The hook is located at another side of the holding space for being lodged in the fastening portion. The lock component is through the second apertures and the first aperture to fix the main body of the holder on the housing of the display. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148027 | SENSOR BRACKET FOR AT LEAST ONE SENSOR ON A GAS TURBINE - A sensor bracket ( | 2010-06-17 |
20100148028 | Adjustable, retractable ceiling and wall hanging system - An, adjustable, retractable hanging system that enables hangers to be easily attached, moved, and removed from a suspended ceiling or unique wall rail. The hanger, which houses a take-up reel and a retractable cable, is backed with a pressure-clip or in an alternate embodiment, an adhesive or magnetic back. The hanger affixes to a suspended ceiling member or unique wall rail by means of a specially devised cup. Once attached to ceiling or wall, the retractable cable within the hanger extends or retracts to receive the object to be hung. The cable is reached by means of a hook on the telescoping pole and is retracted to within arm's reach. A movable device referred to here as a cable-stop, which is also attached to the cable, allows individuals the ability to adjust the suspending height of the material to be hung. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148029 | INSPECTION DEVICE WITH ROTATABLE ADJUSTMENT MEMBERS - An inspection device includes a base to receive an electronic device, a supporting member, a first adjustment member, a second adjustment member, and an inspecting member installed on the second adjustment member. The supporting member includes a horizontal plate movable relative to the base, a guideway fixed on the horizontal plate, and a guiding block movably mounted on the guideway. The first adjustment member includes a fixing plate fixed on the guiding block, and an adjusting plate rotatably attached to the fixing plate, and movable and rotatable relative to the base. The second adjustment member is fixed on the adjusting plate. Movement and rotation of the adjusting plate relative to the base allow movement and rotation of the second adjustment member relative to the base to allow movement and rotation of the inspecting member relative to the electronic device. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148030 | CARRYING APPARATUS FOR AUTOMOBILE PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A carrying apparatus of an automobile portable electronic device includes a carrying module, a support rod, a quick release mechanism and a universal joint. The carrying module includes a tray, and the support rod is installed under the tray. The quick release mechanism is installed between the tray and the support rod. The quick release mechanism includes a clamping module and a binder turning rod, and the clamping module is connected to the support rod, and the binder turning rod is passed and disposed at the clamping module. An end of the universal joint is connected to the tray, and another end of the universal joint is covered and clamped by the clamping module, and the tray can be turned and deviated in two-dimensional directions with respect to the support rod. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148031 | VENTING DEVICE FOR MOLD - A mold blocking member is provided for use in a vent bore of a mold for the manufacture of rubber products. The mold blocking member has a tubular hollow body having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end has a cap having an outer dimension greater than the diameter of the tubular body, wherein the cap has at least one undercut forming a opening, wherein the opening is positioned to be adjacent the mold surface. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148032 | VENTING DEVICE FOR MOLD - A mold blocking member for use in a vent bore of a mold for the manufacture of rubber products is provided. The mold blocking member has a tubular hollow body having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end has a cap with an inner portion surrounded by a recessed annular portion, wherein the inner portion is connected to the recessed annular portion by a sidewall, wherein the sidewall has one or more slots therein. The slots opening has a width dimension in the range of about 0.1 mm to about 0.6 mm and a thickness in the range of about 0.03 mm to about 0.15 mm. It is preferred that the inner portion is flat and recessed with respect to the outer rim of the first end. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148033 | NETWORK CENTRIC DIRECTED ENERGY SYSTEMS - A system is provided where the system comprises a plurality of optical sources, each optical source configured to generate an optical beam and direct the optical beam from each of the plurality of optical sources towards a target; a beam discriminator module configured to monitor a parameter for each optical beam generated from each of the optical source; and a position sensor configured to receive a feedback from the beam discriminator module based on the monitored parameter; wherein based on the feedback, the position sensor determines if any optical beam at the target is off-target. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148034 | IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are an image sensor and a method for manufacturing the same. The image sensor comprises a readout circuitry, an interconnection, an image sensing device, a first conductive-type ion implantation layer, and a via plug. The readout circuitry is formed in a first substrate. The interconnection is formed over the first substrate. The interconnection is electrically connected to the readout circuitry. Then image sensing device is formed over the interconnection. The image sensing device comprises a first conductive-type conductive layer and a second conductive-type conductive layer. The first conductive-type ion implantation layer is formed in a portion of the second conductive-type conductive layer of the image sensing device. The via plug penetrates through the first conductive-type ion implantation layer and the first conductive-type conductive layer to electrically connect the first conductive-type conductive layer to the interconnection. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148035 | ROW DRIVEN IMAGER PIXEL - An imaging system includes a pixel that does not require a row select transistor. Instead, an operating voltage is selectively provided to the pixel's readout circuitry, and the readout circuitry provides output signals based on charge or voltage of a storage node. The operating voltage can be selectively provided to each row of a pixel array by a row driver. Each pixel includes a source follower transistor that provides an output signal on a column output line for readout. An anti-blooming transistor may be linked to each pixel's photosensor to provide an overflow path for electrons during charge integration, prior to transfer of charge to the pixel's storage node by a transfer transistor. Electrons not produced by an image are introduced to the photosensor prior to image acquisition, filling traps in the photosensor to reduce image degradation. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148036 | Photodetector circuit - A photodetecting circuit includes an adder that selectively adds outputs of a plurality of circuits for photodetection. Each of the circuits for photodetection includes: a element for photodetecting; a transimpedance amplifier for photodetection, with a first input terminal connected to the photodetecting element; a transconductance amplifier, with a first input terminal connected to an output terminal of the transimpedance amplifier; and a feedback circuit, connected between the output terminal of the transimpedance amplifier for photodetection and the first input terminal of the transimpedance amplifier for photodetection and applying feedback to keep fixed an output voltage of the transimpedance amplifier for photodetection. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148037 | PIXEL ARRAY WITH SHARED READOUT CIRCUITRY - A pixel array comprises a plurality of photo-sensitive elements arranged in rows and columns and readout circuitry for reading a value of a photo-sensitive element. Shared readout circuitry is provided for a pair of adjacent photo-sensitive elements. Adjacent instances of the shared readout circuitry are staggered with respect to one another. For a layout having shared readout circuitry for a pair of photo-sensitive elements, adjacent instances of the shared readout circuitry are offset by a horizontal distance of one column and a vertical distance of one row of the array. The shared readout circuitry can serve a pair of adjacent photo-sensitive elements in a row or column of the array, or a pair of photo-sensitive elements which are diagonally adjacent in the array. An improved yield and symmetry results from staggering instances of the shared readout circuitry. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148038 | Light receiving circuit - Provided is a light receiving circuit including: a photodiode; a first amplifier including a feedback resistor connected between an input and an output of an inverting amplifier and having an input connected to a cathode of the photodiode; a second amplifier having a configuration similar to that of the first amplifier and having an input connected to an anode of the photodiode; a capacitor element connected between an output of the first amplifier and the input of the second amplifier; and a bias current control circuit that outputs a bias current to the input of the second amplifier according to a current value of the photocurrent, and controls an output voltage signal of the light receiving circuit according to an output of the second amplifier by using the bias current to adjust the sensitivity. The bias current control circuit changes the sensitivity according to the output of the second amplifier. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148039 | Detector - A detector includes a first semiconductor substrate and a second substrate, wherein the first semiconductor substrate includes a detector element for detecting a radiation or a particle and the second substrate includes a control circuit. The detector element extends from a first main surface of the first semiconductor substrate to a second main surface of the first semiconductor substrate. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148040 | GEIGER-MODE PHOTODIODE WITH INTEGRATED AND ADJUSTABLE QUENCHING RESISTOR, PHOTODIODE ARRAY, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - An embodiment of a Geiger-mode avalanche photodiode includes a body of semiconductor material having a first conductivity type, a first surface and a second surface; a trench extending through the body from the first surface and surrounding an active region; a lateral-isolation region within the trench, formed by a conductive region and an insulating region of dielectric material, the insulating region surrounding the conductive region; an anode region having a second conductivity type, extending within the active region and facing the first surface. The active region forms a cathode region extending between the anode region and the second surface, and defines a quenching resistor. The photodiode has a contact region of conductive material, overlying the first surface and in contact with the conductive region for connection thereof to a circuit biasing the conductive region, thereby a depletion region is formed in the active region around the insulating region. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148041 | OPTICAL RECEIVER MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE OPTICAL RECEIVER MODULE - Provided is an optical receiver module capable of suppressing an increase, which is caused by tolerance of angle occurring at a time of manufacturing, in an amount of reflected return light that enters into an optical fiber while ensuring light-receiving efficiency. The light-receiving element ( | 2010-06-17 |
20100148042 | SENSOR - A sensor for angle measurement of a joint is disclosed. The sensor comprises a code strip, a linear encoder configured to detect relative movement between the linear encoder and the code strip, and a microcontroller configured to compute angular rotation of the joint from linear displacement obtained by the relative movement. The relative movement corresponds to rotation of the joint. A corresponding method and system are also disclosed. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148043 | TILT SENSOR DEVICE - A tilt sensor includes a body; a first emitter and a first receiver being spacedly disposed on the body, the first receiver being used for receiving a first signal emitted from the first emitter, a second emitter and a second receiver being spacedly disposed on the body, the second receiver being used for receiving a second signal emitted from the second emitter, and an arm rotatably secured on the body. As the tilt sensor device is in a first tilt state, the arm blocks the first receiver to receive the first signal. As in a second tilt state, the arm blocks the second receiver to receive the second signal. As in a third tilt state, the arm blocks none of the first receiver and the second receiver to receive the first signal and to receive the second signal respectively. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148044 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING - An electronic device housing includes a metallic base part | 2010-06-17 |
20100148045 | PHOTODETECTOR, DIFFRACTION GRATING, OPTICAL PICKUP AND OPTICAL DISC APPARATUS - The present invention provides a photodetector capable of generating highly accurate tracking and focusing error signals free of variations in light quantity caused by interference, in an optical pickup with a two-wavelength multilaser. The photodetector comprises first three light receiving areas arranged linearly to receive three light beams respectively resulting from splitting of a light beam emitted from a laser light source of a first wavelength and second three light receiving areas arranged linearly to receive three light beams respectively resulting from splitting of a light beam emitted from a laser light source of a second wavelength longer than the first wavelength. The distance between both-end light receiving areas out of the first three light receiving areas is longer than the distance between both-end light receiving areas out of the second three light receiving areas. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148046 | METHOD FOR COLLABORATIVE TUNING OF GAMMA CAMERA - A system and tuning method to collaboratively calibrate high voltage DAC values and Photomultiplier Tube DAC values of photomultiplier tubes of a gamma camera so that the detector produces a valid energy spectrum over the entire detector surface. A method for tuning a gamma camera having a plurality of photosensors, exposes the photosensors to scintillation photons corresponding to nuclear radiation of known energy; measures an energy output corresponding to each specific photosensor; calculates an average enemy output of all photosensors in the camera; collaboratively adjusts a DAC value corresponding to a voltage applied to a specific photosensor and a DAC | 2010-06-17 |
20100148047 | Method for Improving Clinical Data Quality In Positron Emission Tomography - A method for improving clinical data quality in Positron Emission Tomography (PET). The method provides for the processing of PET data to accurately and efficiently determine a data single-to-noise ratio (SNR) corresponding to each individual clinical patient scan, as a function of a singles rate in a PET scanner. The method relates an injected dose to the singles rate to determine SNR(D | 2010-06-17 |
20100148048 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A CALIBRATION FOR A TESTING DEVICE USED TO EVALUATE ETHANOL PRODUCTION YIELD, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A system is provided to calibrate for a near infrared analytical testing device configured to screen for ethanol production yield of an ethanol-producing material. The system comprises a first analytical testing device configured collect a first and second signal associated with a characteristic parameter of a sample material, wherein the characteristic parameter is capable of enabling evaluation of ethanol production yield for plant material corresponding to the sample material. A drying unit is configured to drive the sample material to a substantially standard moisture level. A fermentation unit is configured to ferment the sample material. A second analytical testing device is configured to collect a reference measurement associated with the characteristic parameter. The reference measurement is capable of being correlated to the first and second signals for building a calibration model used to evaluate ethanol production yield of plant material corresponding in composition to the sample material. Associated methods are also provided. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148049 | METHOD OF IDENTIFICATION OF PETROLEUM COMPOUNDS USING FREQUENCY MIXING ON SURFACES - A method for estimating a chemical composition of a material in a borehole penetrating the earth, the method includes: placing an analysis unit into the borehole; placing a sample of the material onto an enhanced surface of the analysis unit, the enhanced surface having a feature configured to increase an electric susceptibility of the sample at an interface between the sample and the enhanced surface; illuminating the sample at the interface with a first light beam and a second light beam; measuring sum frequency light generated from the illuminating; and analyzing the sum frequency light to estimate the chemical composition of the material. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148050 | SECURITY MARK - A security mark ( | 2010-06-17 |
20100148051 | ION FILTER - An ion filter ( | 2010-06-17 |
20100148052 | ANALYTICAL CARRIER AND APPLICATION THEREOF - A carrier that is intended for retaining a subject of analysis and contains an electrically conductive material having a nonmetallic matrix. This analytical carrier containing an electrically conductive material is useful in situations where operations of the carrier, such as applying voltage thereto, are necessary to feed, retain or analyze the subject of analysis. The analytical carrier according to the present invention can be used as, for example, an alternate or a part of a metal sample plate for MALDI-TOFMS or other mass spectrometric analyses. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148053 | Flat Plate FAIMS with Lateral Ion Focusing - A high field asymmetric waveform ion mobility spectrometer (FAIMS) includes at least two focusing electrodes that are separated one from the other by a gap, which decreases in width along a direction of ion flow. Within the gap is disposed an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode, approximately flat surfaces of the first and second electrodes facing one another so as to define a space of approximately uniform thicknesses therebetween. During use electrical signals are applied via an electrical contact on at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode, and on each one of the at least two focusing electrodes. The electrical signals are for establishing electrode electric field conditions within the space between the first electrode and the second, for selectively transmitting ions therethrough and for directing the selectively transmitted ions in a direction away from one of the at least two focusing electrodes and toward a central portion of the space. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148054 | MASS SPECTROMETRY ASSAY FOR THIOPURINE-S-METHYL TRANSFERASE ACTIVITY AND PRODUCTS GENERATED THEREBY - Methods are described for measuring the amount of a methylation TPMT enzyme product in a sample. More specifically, mass spectrometric methods are described for detecting and quantifying 6-MMP or isotopically labeled 6-MMP in a test sample utilizing mass spectrometric techniques and for using such methods to determine the activity of TPMT enzyme that is present in a sample. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148055 | 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. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148056 | Mass Spectrometer - A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising an orthogonal acceleration Time of Flight mass analyser. A pulse or packet of ions is released either from an ion trap ( | 2010-06-17 |
20100148057 | Device And Method For Analyzing A Sample - Embodiments of the invention relate to a device for analysing a sample surface Comprising an outlet and a frame. The outlet is for forming a jet of gas, the jet forming a sampling region for receiving one or more sample surfaces, and the frame holding the outlet and being adapted to receive a detector means. The detector means has an inlet. In use, the jet produces desorbed sample from sample surfaces received in the sample area. At least a portion of the desorbed sample is ionized to produce one or more sample ions. The frame holds the outlet with respect to the sample ions and produce a signal indicative of the composition of the sample ions. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148058 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE SEPARATION - The present invention describes a method and apparatus for separating chemical and/or biological samples based on selective ion-molecular interactions in the gas phase. A chemical modifier is added to the drift gas that interacts selectively with a targeted molecule in at least one component of the sample in a drift tube. The component may be impurities and/or interferences in the sample whereby the chemical modifier enhances sample resolution by shifting the components drift times. In addition, reagents can be added to the sample prior to, during, or after ionization to form a complex with selected components in the sample. In addition, one or more internal and/or external standard can also be added to the sample as a calibration for the measurement. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148059 | High sensitivity mass spectrometer interface for multiple ion sources - An interface for mass spectrometers. The interface uses non coaxial sampling pathways of the analyte ion beam prior to entering the entrance of a mass spectrometer for decreasing chemical background, and can be done in such a way as to permit multiple sprayers, increasing sample throughput and sensitivity for LC/MS (liquid chromatography/MS). The interface includes an ion source having an exit from which a beam of analyte ions are emitted, a curtain plate and an aperture in the curtain plate member, an orifice plate having an orifice therein. The orifice plate is being spaced from the curtain plate member defining a flow passageway therebetween, and the aperture in the orifice plate is aligned with a sample entrance to a first vacuum stage of a mass spectrometer maintained substantially lower than atmospheric pressure. The aperture in the curtain plate member is non coaxially aligned with the orifice in the orifice plate and the interface includes a gas flow mechanism for directing a counter flow gas into the flow passageway. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148060 | ATOM PROBE - Aspects of the present invention are directed generally toward atom probe and three-dimensional atom probe microscopes. For example, certain aspects of the invention are directed-toward an atom probe or a three-dimensional atom probe that includes a sub-nanosecond laser to evaporate ions from a specimen under analysis and a reflectron for reflecting the ions. In further aspects of the invention, the reflectron can include a front electrode and a back electrode. At least one of the front and back electrodes can be capable of generating a curved electric field. Additionally, the front electrode and back electrodes can be configured to perform time focusing and resolve an image of a specimen. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148061 | MASS SPECTROMETER - A basic ion optical system ( | 2010-06-17 |
20100148062 | CHARGED-PARTICLE CONDENSING DEVICE - Ions and charged droplets move from the nozzle ( | 2010-06-17 |
20100148063 | Differential-Pressure Dual Ion Trap Mass Analyzer And Methods Of Use Thereof - A dual ion trap mass analyzer includes adjacently positioned first and second two-dimensional ion traps respectively maintained at relatively high and low pressures. Functions favoring high pressure (cooling and fragmentation) may be performed in the first trap, and functions favoring low pressure (isolation and analytical scanning) may be performed in the second trap. Ions may be transferred between the first and second trap through a plate lens having a small aperture that presents a pumping restriction and allows different pressures to be maintained in the two traps. The differential-pressure environment of the dual ion trap mass analyzer facilitates the use of high-resolution analytical scan modes without sacrificing ion capture and fragmentation efficiencies. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148064 | X-RAY DETECTOR FOR ELECTRON MICROSCOPE - Multiple detectors arranged in a ring within a specimen chamber provide a large solid angle of collection. The detectors preferably include a shutter and a cold shield that reduce ice formation on the detector. By providing detectors surrounding the sample, a large solid angle is provided for improved detection and x-rays are detected regardless of the direction of sample tilt. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148065 | ELECTRON BEAM STERILIZATION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A medical container sterilization apparatus includes: an electron beam generator; a probe placed in proximity to an electron plume projected from the generator; and electronics configured to accept a signal carried by the probe, the signal, the signal indicative of a sterilization level of the electron plume, the electronics further configured to indicate if the sterilization level is not sufficient. A medical container sterilization method includes: (i) collecting electrons from a sterilizing electron plume; (ii) generating a signal from the collected electrons; and (iii) determining from the signal whether the electron plume is sufficient to properly sterilize the medical container. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148066 | THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA FOR TAKING THERMOGRAPHIC IMAGES - In a thermal imaging camera for acquisition of thermographic images of a measurement object, an electronic evaluation unit is integrated into the thermal imaging camera; it is designed for recognition of corresponding partial regions of the acquired thermographic images, and with it, the acquired images can be assembled into an overall image by overlapping the corresponding partial regions and displayed. The acquisition of the images preferably takes place during the swiveling of the thermal imaging camera over the solid angle region of the desired overall image. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148067 | BOLOMETER STRUCTURE, INFRARED DETECTION PIXEL EMPLOYING BOLOMETER STRUCTURE, AND METHOD OF FABRICATING INFRARED DETECTION PIXEL - Provided are a bolometer structure, an infrared detection pixel employing the bolometer structure, and a method of fabricating the infrared detection pixel. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148068 | APPARATUS FOR AUTHENTICATING A PERSON OF AT LEAST ONE BIOMETRIC PARAMETER - The apparatus for authenticating a person on the basis of at least one biometric parameter, particularly on the basis of a fingerprint, comprises a biometric detector ( | 2010-06-17 |
20100148069 | INFORMATION ACQUISITION APPARATUS AND INFORMATION ACQUISITION METHOD USING TERAHERTZ WAVE FOR ACQUIRING INFORMATION ON OBJECT - An information acquisition apparatus includes a pulse generator | 2010-06-17 |
20100148070 | ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method of performing dissolution analysis on a tablet, the method comprising: irradiating a tablet with radiation having at least one frequency in the range from 40 GHz to 100 THz; detecting radiation which has been transmitted through or reflected by the tablet; determining a parameter from the detected radiation indicative of the density of a coating layer of the tablet; and determining information about the dissolution characteristics of the tablet from said parameter. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148071 | INSPECTION APPARATUS AND INSPECTION METHOD - An inspection apparatus for inspecting a subject (sample) (for example, performing identification or imaging of the subject) using an expansion coefficient with a relatively small amount of data. The inspection apparatus includes a transforming unit that performs a wavelet transform on a terahertz time waveform obtained using a terahertz wave detected by a detecting unit. In addition, the inspection apparatus includes a selecting unit that selects, from a first expansion coefficient in the wavelet transform, a second expansion coefficient stored in advance and included in the first expansion coefficient. Furthermore, the inspection apparatus includes a comparing unit for comparing a first value of the second expansion coefficient with a second value of the second expansion coefficient selected by the selecting unit. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148072 | PHOTODETECTOR, FLAT X-RAY DETECTOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A flat organic photodetector has a structured first electrode that forms several sub-electrodes, a second electrode, at least one first organic layer, and a second organic layer. The organic layers are situated between the two electrodes and are structured in conformity with the structuring of the first electrode, so that the two organic layers are subdivided into multiple active regions respectively corresponding to the sub-electrodes of the first electrode. An x-ray detector has such a flat organic photodetector and an x-ray absorbing layer applied thereon. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148073 | System and Method for Structured Illumination and Collection for Improved Optical Confocality of Raman Fiber Array Spectral Translator Imaging and Interactive Raman Probing - The disclosure relates generally to methods and apparatus for using telescope optics and a fiber array spectral translator-based (“FAST”) spectroscopic system for improved imaging, spectral analysis, and interactive probing of a sample. In an embodiment, the confocality of a fiber array spectral translator-based spectroscopic system is improved through the use of structured illumination and/or structured collection of photons. User input may be received and acted upon to allow a user to interactively in real time and/or near real time view and analyze specific regions of the sample. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148074 | Scintillation Array Method and Apparatus - In one aspect a scintillation array includes a transparent material between portions of adjacent scintillation pixels. The transparent material can allow light to pass from one scintillation pixel to an adjacent scintillation pixel. The resulting image provides information regarding the depth at which a scintillation event occurs. Another aspect regards a scintillation array that includes reflector strips separating portions of adjacent scintillation pixels. Other spaces between portions of scintillation pixels need not include reflector strips and may be filled with other reflective material. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148075 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING MULTIPLE COLLIMATION DATA FOR TOMOGRAPHY - Methods and systems for producing an image. A measurement is obtained, and a projector function is generated using the obtained measurement. The generated projector function is modified based on an a priori image. An image is reconstructed using the modified projector function. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148076 | Radiographic image capturing system - When a first image capturing apparatus installed in an image capturing room is selected and a power supply switch of a radiation converter used in the first image capturing apparatus is turned on, a controller generates an image capturing apparatus identification signal for specifying the image capturing apparatus, and sends the identification signal together with ID information of the selected image capturing apparatus stored in an ID memory to a console in the image capturing room via a transceiver by wireless communications. The console reads image capturing conditions for the selected image capturing apparatus from an image capturing condition storage unit, and supplies the conditions to a radiation generator for recording a radiographic image in the radiation converter. The radiation generator controls a radiation source according to the supplied conditions to emit radiation for recording a desired radiographic image on a radiation conversion panel of the radiation converter. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148077 | ELECTRONIC CASSETTE TYPE OF RADIATION DETECTION APPARATUS - An electronic cassette type of radiation detection apparatus having a sensor array including a plurality of sensors for detecting incident radiation has a connecting portion to which detachable additional function modules are connected. A selection unit is provided for changing a radiographing mode from a still image radiographing mode and a moving image radiographing mode into a selectable state in response to a connection of at least one of the additional function modules changes. | 2010-06-17 |
20100148078 | X-Ray Image Detector - The present invention refers to X-ray technology and is intended for application in medical X-ray units. A small-sized X-ray image detector is created, wherein the photoelectric sensor is protected against X-rays, but the capability of obtaining high-quality images is retained. The X-ray image detector incorporates a housing | 2010-06-17 |
20100148079 | RADIATION DETECTOR OF THE DELTA E-E TYPE WITH INSULATION TRENCHES - A radiation detector of the ΔE-E type is proposed. The detector is integrated in a chip of semiconductor material with a front surface and a back surface opposite the front surface, the detector having at least one detection cell arranged on the front surface for receiving a radiation to be evaluated, wherein the detector includes: a first region of a first type of conductivity extending into the chip from the front surface to a first depth; a second region of a second type of conductivity extending into the chip from the back surface to a second depth so as to reach the first region; and for each detection cell a third region of the second type of conductivity extending into the first region from the front surface to a third depth lower than the first depth and the second depth, a thin sensitive volume for absorbing energy from the radiation being defined by a junction between the first region and each third region, and a thick sensitive volume for absorbing further energy from the radiation being defined by a further junction between the first region and the second region. For each detection cell the detector further includes insulation means arranged around the third region and extending from the front surface into the first region to an insulation depth comprised between the first depth and the third depth. | 2010-06-17 |