36th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 24 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100226008 | Azo Compound, And Dye-Containing Polarizing Film Comprising The Same - Disclosed is an azo compound represented by the formula (1) or (2) or a salt thereof. The azo compound or the salt thereof has an excellent light-polarizing property, and is extremely useful as a dichroic dye for use in a polarizing plate that shows less color leakage in a visible light range or a polarizing plate for a liquid crystal projector comprising the aforementioned polarizing plate. (1) (2) wherein R | 2010-09-09 |
20100226009 | METHOD OF MAKING RETROREFLECTIVE SHEETING AND ARTICLES - The invention relates to a method of making retroreflective sheeting and other articles prepared from casting a moldable synthetic resin onto a tool having a microstructured surface. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226010 | Anti-Shaking Optical Element For Optical Imaging Systems - The present invention provides an optical system comprising, at least one lens group for projecting an image on an image sensing means, an optical path being defined between a light entrance of said optical system and said image sensing means, a reflective optical element having convergent or divergent optical power and being located in said optical path, and means for moving the reflective optical element in response to unwanted movement of the imaging system to eliminate or mitigate the negative imaging effect of the said unwanted movement. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226011 | Method and Apparatus for Accurate Imaging with an Extended Depth of Field - A method and apparatus involve using optics to direct radiation from a scene along an optical axis, the optics having a chromatic dispersion that is a function of a characteristic spectral signature for the scene so as to produce a chromatic blur that, for an extended depth-of-field region, is substantially spatially constant along the optical axis. A different method involves: identifying for a characteristic scene a spectral response curve; determining a plurality of different wavelength nodes dividing the area under the spectral response curve into a plurality of substantially equal segments; generating a mapping relationship that maps each of the wavelength nodes to a respective one of a plurality of focal points spaced substantially equally along the optical axis; and configuring the optical system as a function of the mapping relationship. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226012 | DISPERSIVE ELEMENT, DIFFRACTION GRATING, COLOR DISPLAY DEVICE, DEMULTIPLEXER, AND DIFFRACTION GRATING MANUFACTURE - In a transmission grating as a dispersive element, diffraction efficiency is enhanced and manufacturing costs are considerably reduced. A dispersive element includes resin members for forming a diffraction grating, being composed of a plurality of diffraction grating members having a cross-sectional shape respectively surrounded by two straight lines such as a triangular shape, and metal members as light-shielding members each being formed on corresponding one of the diffraction grating members at one side of the diffraction grating member along any of the straight line and the curved line of the cross-sectional shape of the diffraction grating member formed by the resin member. The metal members are configured to reduce zero-order transmitted light with respect to incident light, and to enhance diffraction efficiency of first-order transmitted light. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226013 | DISPERSIVE ELEMENT, DIFFRACTION GRATING, COLOR DISPLAY DEVICE, DEMULTIPLEXER, AND DIFFRACTION GRATING MANUFACTURE - In a transmission grating as a dispersive element, diffraction efficiency is enhanced and manufacturing costs are considerably reduced. A dispersive element includes resin members for forming a diffraction grating, being composed of a plurality of diffraction grating members having a cross-sectional shape respectively surrounded by two straight lines such as a triangular shape, and metal members as light-shielding members each being formed on corresponding one of the diffraction grating members at one side of the diffraction grating member along any of the straight line and the curved line of the cross-sectional shape of the diffraction grating member formed by the resin member. The metal members are configured to reduce zero-order transmitted light with respect to incident light, and to enhance diffraction efficiency of first-order transmitted light. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226014 | DISPERSIVE ELEMENT, DIFFRACTION GRATING, COLOR DISPLAY DEVICE, DEMULTIPLEXER, AND DIFFRACTION GRATING MANUFACTURE - In a transmission grating as a dispersive element, diffraction efficiency is enhanced and manufacturing costs are considerably reduced. A dispersive element includes resin members for forming a diffraction grating, being composed of a plurality of diffraction grating members having a cross-sectional shape respectively surrounded by two straight lines such as a triangular shape, and metal members as light-shielding members each being formed on corresponding one of the diffraction grating members at one side of the diffraction grating member along any of the straight line and the curved line of the cross-sectional shape of the diffraction grating member formed by the resin member. The metal members are configured to reduce zero-order transmitted light with respect to incident light, and to enhance diffraction efficiency of first-order transmitted light. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226015 | DISPERSIVE ELEMENT, DIFFRACTION GRATING, COLOR DISPLAY DEVICE, DEMULTIPLEXER, AND DIFFRACTION GRATING MANUFACTURE - In a transmission grating as a dispersive element, diffraction efficiency is enhanced and manufacturing costs are considerably reduced. A dispersive element includes resin members for forming a diffraction grating, being composed of a plurality of diffraction grating members having a cross-sectional shape respectively surrounded by two straight lines such as a triangular shape, and metal members as light-shielding members each being formed on corresponding one of the diffraction grating members at one side of the diffraction grating member along any of the straight line and the curved line of the cross-sectional shape of the diffraction grating member formed by the resin member. The metal members are configured to reduce zero-order transmitted light with respect to incident light, and to enhance diffraction efficiency of first-order transmitted light. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226016 | LIGHT-SHIELDING FILM - The present invention relates to a light-shielding film excellent in light-shielding property and heat resistance, a production method of such a film, and a lens unit including such a film. The present invention is a light-shielding film including an organic resin and a black material, wherein the organic resin is a cured product of a curable resin or a thermoplastic resin having a glass transition temperature of 150 degrees C. or more. The present invention is also a production method of a light-shielding film comprising an organic resin and a black material, wherein the production method includes a surface roughness-forming step of forming a rough surface of the light-shielding film by a transfer method. Further, the present invention is a lens unit including the light-shielding film and a lens, wherein the lens unit has reflow resistance. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226017 | BINOCULAR APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A binocular display comprising: a housing; a first mirror located in the housing; a first micro display in optical communication with the first mirror; a first backlight in optical communication with the first micro display; a first lens in optical communication with the first micro display; a first light path that includes the first lens, first mirror, and first micro display; an angle Ø, defined by the reflection angle made by the first light path with the first mirror; a second mirror located in the housing; a second micro display in optical communication with the second mirror; a second backlight in optical communication with the second micro display; a second lens in optical communication with the second micro display; a second light path that includes the second lens, second mirror, and second micro display; a PCBA located in the housing and in signal communication with the first micro display and second micro display; an angle Ø, defined by the reflection angle made by the second light path with the second mirror; a nose pad attached to the housing; and a binocular display depth D. A binocular micro display system comprising: a housing; a first mirror located in the housing; a first micro display in optical communication with the first mirror; a first backlight in optical communication with the first micro display; a first lens in optical communication with the first micro display; a first light path that includes the first lens, first mirror, and first micro display; an angle Ø, defined by the reflection angle made by the first light path with the first mirror; a second mirror located in the housing; a second micro display in optical communication with the second mirror; a second backlight in optical communication with the second micro display; a second lens in optical communication with the second micro display; a second light path that includes the second lens, second mirror, and second micro display; a PCBA located in the housing and in signal communication with the first micro display and second micro display; an angle Ø, defined by the reflection angle made by the second light path with the second mirror; a nose pad attached to the housing; a binocular display depth D; a lens side of the housing; a connection side of the housing; a first attachment member extending generally orthogonally from the connection side of the housing; an eyeglasses frame; a second attachment member located on the eyeglasses frame, and configured to removeably attach to the first attachment member. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226018 | Zoom optical system and image pickup apparatus provided with the same - An zoom optical system comprises a prism component which comprises in order from an object side, an entrance surface having negative refracting power, and a reflecting surface, and movable groups which are movable when either of zooming or focusing is carried out. An image pickup apparatus is provided with the zoom optical system. Thereby, thinning of the image pickup apparatus can be attained sufficiently, and it is possible to shorten the full length of the optical system furthermore, while keeping a moderate zooming ratio. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226019 | ZOOM LENS SYSTEM, IMAGING DEVICE AND CAMERA - A zoom lens system comprising a first lens unit having negative power, a second lens unit having positive power and a third lens unit having positive power, wherein: the first lens unit comprises a first lens element having a concave surface at least on the image side and negative power and a second lens element having a convex surface at least on the object side and positive power; the second lens unit comprises a cemented lens element fabricated by two lens elements having optical power of mutually different signs and one single lens element; in zooming, all of the lens units move along an optical axis; and conditions (1): 5.0<αi | 2010-09-09 |
20100226020 | IMAGING LENS AND IMAGING APPARATUS - An imaging lens is provided and includes: in order from an object side thereof, a first lens of a negative lens having a concave surface on an image side thereof and having at least one aspheric surface; a second lens of a positive lens having at least one aspheric surface; a stop; and a third lens of a positive lens having a convex surface on the image side thereof and at least one aspheric surface. The following Conditional Expressions (1) and (2) are satisfied. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226021 | COMPACT IMAGING LENS SYSTEM - A compact imaging lens system includes three lenses. The first lens is a positive meniscus lens having a convex side facing toward the image side, which has a big focusing power and is provided to capture image and for balance of aberration. The first lens serves to make the lens system a low sensitivity lens system. The second lens is a negative lens and is provided mainly for correcting chromatic aberration and off-axis aberration. An aperture is set between the first and second lenses, and this is of benefit to balance of aberration. The third lens is a negative lens and is provided for correcting off axis aberration. All the lenses can be made of plastics. This facilitates cost reduction, weight reduction, while still maintains a high resolution. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226022 | FRESNEL LENS, THE APPARATUS AND THE METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A Fresnel lens includes a plate made of a glass material and Fresnel portions made of plastic material and integrally formed onto the plate. A method of manufacturing the Fresnel lens includes the steps of adding the plastic material in a forming apparatus, curing the plastic material, and then separating the forming apparatus and the plate from each other to form the Fresnel lens. An apparatus for manufacturing the Fresnel lens includes a forming apparatus coupling with the plate of the Fresnel lens, and a forming concave with inversion corresponding to the shape of the forming Fresnel portions. The forming concave shapes the plastic material into the Fresnel portion. Therefore, the Fresnel lens takes lower manufacture cost than the glass Fresnel lens and has better reliability than the plastic Fresnel lens while exposing in high temperature and high light density. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226023 | LENS BARREL AND OPTICAL DEVICE WITH THE SAME - To easily combine a lens holding barrel with a mobile barrel, or separate the lens holding barrel from the mobile barrel, and to protect the lens holding barrel in an assembling process, a lens barrel and an optical device including the same are provided. The lens barrel includes: a first barrel including: a first cylinder that includes a lens and is cylindrical, and a first flange formed around an outer surface of the first cylinder; and a second barrel including: a second cylinder that is cylindrical and aligned with respect to the first cylinder, a second flange that is formed on an inner surface of the second cylinder and supports one surface of the first flange, and a plurality of supports that protrude from the inner surface of the second cylinder in a direction parallel to a surface of the second flange and support another surface of the first flange. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226024 | BARREL MODULE AND IMAGING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A barrel module and an imaging apparatus including the same. The barrel module includes: a base having a surface on which an image pickup device is disposed; a lens barrel disposed on the base; a driver for providing driving power to move the lens barrel up and down over the base; a clip connected to the driver to be disposed between the driver and the lens barrel; and an elastic member for providing elasticity between the lens barrel and the clip, wherein the lens barrel moves from an original position toward the base according to an external force is applied, and when the external force is removed, the lens barrel goes back to the original location due to the elasticity of the elastic member. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226025 | ENHANCED PRISM FILM - The present disclosure relates to an enhanced prism film comprising a plurality of column-like elements extending in a first direction. The plurality of column-like elements abut against one another in a second direction different form the first direction so as to form a light exiting surface of the enhanced prism film with converging effect in both the first and second direction. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226026 | MIRROR MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A mirror mounting assembly for mounting a mirror on a vehicle bulkhead. The assembly includes a mirror element and a main support arm having a first end and a second end. The mirror element is connected to the first end of the main support arm. The second end of the main support arm is mountable to the vehicle. A pair of brackets are configured to conform to an engine bay side wall of the vehicle. Each bracket has a center portion and two laterally extending flanges that extend at an angle from the center portion in opposite directions. One of the flanges of each bracket is connectable to the bulkhead of the vehicle in the engine bay. A first additional support arm has a first end connected to a first one of the brackets and a second end connected to the main support arm. A second additional support arm has a first end connected to the main support arm and a second end connectable to the vehicle. Finally, a third additional support arm has a first end connected to the main support arm and a second end connectable to the vehicle. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226027 | ACTIVE BLINDSPOT/LANE DEPARTURE DETECTION MIRROR SYSTEM - A system to polarize a reflective layer on a vehicle mirror to reveal a convex mirror to view objects in a vehicle blindspot and method of operating the same. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226028 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MIRROR MOUNTING WITH MINIMIZED DISTORTION - A method for mounting a mirror for use in a telescope includes attaching the mirror to a plurality of adjustable mounts; determining a distortion in the mirror caused by the plurality adjustable mounts, and, if the distortion is determined to be above a predetermined level: adjusting one or more of the adjustable mounts; and determining the distortion in the mirror caused by the adjustable mounts; and in the event the determined distortion is determined to be at or below the predetermined level, rigidizing the adjustable mounts. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226029 | OPTICAL FILTER AND OPTICAL MODULE PROVIDED WITH SAME - An optical filter comprising: a first substrate; a second substrate facing the first substrate, the second substrate including a first surface and a second surface, a first height of the first surface being different from a second height of the second surface; a first mirror formed on the first surface of the second substrate; a second mirror formed on the second surface of the second substrate; a third mirror formed on the first substrate, the third mirror facing the first mirror; a fourth mirror formed on the first substrate, the fourth mirror facing the second mirror; a first electrode formed on the first substrate; and a second electrode formed on the second substrate, the second electrode facing the first electrode. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226030 | LIGHTWEIGHT CARRIER STRUCTURE, PARTICULARLY FOR OPTICAL COMPONENTS, AND METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION - A carrier structure ( | 2010-09-09 |
20100226031 | Systems and Methods for Defective Media Region Identification - Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for storage medium flaw detection. For example, some embodiments provide flaw detection systems that include an input circuit, a data processing circuit and a defect detection circuit. The input circuit is operable to receive an input signal and to provide a filtered output. The data processing circuit is operable to receive the filtered output and to compute a difference between the filtered output and an expected output, and the defect detection circuit receives the difference between the filtered output and the expected output and compares a derivative of the difference with a threshold value, and asserts a defect signal when a magnitude of the derivative of the difference exceeds a threshold value. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226032 | CONTROL DEVICE, MAGNETIC DISK DEVICE, AND IW SENSITIVITY CALCULATING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a control device includes a writer, a setting module, a reader, and an Iw sensitivity acquiring module. The writer writes a signal by the magnetic head. The setting module sets an electric parameter to the magnetic head. The reader reads the signal by the magnetic head. The Iw sensitivity acquiring module acquires Iw sensitivity of the magnetic head. The Iw sensitivity acquiring module includes a first acquiring module, a second acquiring module, and an Iw sensitivity calculator. The first acquiring module acquires a predetermined output value related to control of a signal having a predetermined frequency. The second acquiring module acquires a predetermined output value related to control of the signal having the predetermined frequency. The Iw sensitivity calculator calculates the Iw sensitivity of the magnetic head based on the predetermined output values acquired by the first and second acquiring modules. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226033 | Systems and Methods for Enhanced Media Defect Detection - Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for detecting storage medium defects. As one example, a media defect detection system is disclosed that includes a data detector circuit that applies a detection algorithm to the data input and provides a hard output and a soft output. A first circuit combines a first derivative of the hard output with a derivative of the data input to yield a first combined signal. A second circuit combines a second derivative of the hard output with a derivative of the first combined signal to yield a second combined signal. A third circuit combines a derivative of the soft output with the second combined signal and a threshold value to yield a defect signal. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226034 | MAGNETIC HEAD, MAGNETIC DISK DEVICE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MAGNETIC HEAD - According to one embodiment, a magnetic disk device includes a magnetic disk, a slider opposed to the magnetic disk, and a magnetic head on the slider. The magnetic head includes a head element configured to carry out recording or reproduction, a heating element configured to thermally protrude the element, and a groove configured to partition a peripheral area of the head element in a direction in which the head element are to protrude. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226035 | ABS WITH LUBRICANT CONTROL TRENCHES FOR HARD DISK DRIVES - A method and apparatus for controlling lubrication in hard disk drives. Hard disk drives often include lubrication on the disks to protect the disks from incidental contact with the head slider. Embodiments of the invention include lubrication control recesses on the air bearing surface (ABS) of the head slider. The recesses reduce air stagnation on the ABS and/or store excess lubrication that migrates from the disk to the head slider. By reducing build-up of lubrication and storing excess lubrication, the lubrication control recesses avoid failure that may occur as a result of the lubrication interfering with the ABS or the read/write elements of the head. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226036 | DISK DRIVE HAVING MAGNETIC DISK OF PATTERNED MEDIA TYPE - According to one embodiment, a magnetic disk of a patterned media type, has a plurality of zones divided in radial direction on a magnetic recording surface. A plurality of segments which are included in each of the zones includes a data recording area composed of data recording unit of magnetic material and a first resync area in which a reference signal pattern for setting the timing of writing data in the data recording area has been recorded. The number of segments included in each of the zones is an integer and has a common divisor. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226037 | COMBINING INFORMATION FROM PARALLEL SERVO CHANNELS - A weighted combining scheme exploits information from two servo channels operating in parallel. A timing-based servo module servo module comprises two servo channels coupled respectively to receive two digital servo signals read from a data tape. Both channels have outputs for an unweighted metric and for a measure of the channel reliability. A weight computation module provides first and second weight signals using the measures of channel reliability from the servo channels. A first multiplying node receives a first unweighted metric and a first weight signal and is operable to output a first weighted metric. A second multiplying node receives a second unweighted metric and a second weight signal and outputs a second weighted metric. A summing node receives the first and second weighted metrics and outputs a combined weighted metric to an LPOS word decoder. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226038 | SERVO DESIGN IN DATA STORAGE MEDIA - A data storage medium comprises a plurality of data regions, and a plurality of servo regions configured to provide positioning information to a reading device. Each of the plurality of data regions corresponds to more than one of the plurality of servo regions. The more than one of the plurality of servo regions are configured to provide positioning information to the reading device at discrete times corresponding to a data operation of a corresponding data region. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226039 | COMBINING INFORMATION FROM PARALLEL SERVO CHANNELS - A weighted combining scheme exploits information from two servo channels operating in parallel. A timing-based servo module comprises two synchronous servo channels coupled respectively to receive two digital servo signals read from a data tape. Both channels have outputs for an unweighted parameter estimate and for a measure of the channel reliability. A weight computation module provides first and second weight signals using the measures of channel reliability from the servo channels. An offset computation module provides first and second offset terms which are summed with the unweighted parameter estimates. Multiplying nodes receive the unweighted parameter estimates and the weight signals and outputs offset weighted parameter estimates. A summing node receives the offset weighted parameter estimates and outputs a combined offset weighted parameter estimate to a servomechanism. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226040 | RECORDING APPARATUS - A recording apparatus includes: a recording head which conducts recording onto a printing medium; a supporter which supports the recording head at a recording position; and a vibration damper interposed between the recording head and the supporter. The recording head includes a recording surface facing a printing medium and a gradient inclined relative to the recording surface. The gradient is provided at an end of the recording surface. The vibration damper abuts: at least one of the recording surface and a surface parallel to the recording surface of the recording head; and the gradient. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226041 | MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM, METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME, AND STORAGE APPARATUS - A magnetic recording medium includes a recording layer having a granular structure in which magnetic particles are dispersed within a non-magnetic base, and a non-magnetic material embedded in grooves of patterns formed on the recording layer. The magnetic particles have an inverted truncated cone shape with a diameter larger in an upper region of the recording layer than in a lower region of the recording layer. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226042 | MAGNETIC DISK SUBSTRATE - NG surface information obtained in a defect inspecting step of a magnetic disk substrate is depicted on the magnetic disc substrate, so that the information can be discriminated at a succeeding film depositing step. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226043 | Bearing device and information recording and reproducing apparatus - Provided is a bearing device ( | 2010-09-09 |
20100226044 | HEAD SLIDER AND STORAGE MEDIUM DRIVING DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a head slider, includes: a slider main body; an insulating nonmagnetic film laminated on an end surface of the slider main body at an air outflow side; a head element embedded in the nonmagnetic film; a heater embedded in the nonmagnetic film in association with the head element; a conductive terminal formed on an end surface of the nonmagnetic film at the air outflow side; a conductive pattern configured to electrically connect the heater and the conductive terminal with each other; and a radiator configured to contact the conductive pattern and dissipate heat transmitted from the conductive pattern. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226045 | DISK DRIVE FLEXURE - A slit is formed between two opposite side portions of a metal base made of an electrically conductive material. The slit penetrates the metal base thicknesswise and extends longitudinally relative to the metal base. An insulating layer is formed on the metal base. A first conductor is formed within the slit. The first conductor extends longitudinally relative to the metal base along the slit. A second conductor is formed on the insulating layer. The second conductor faces the first conductor across the insulating layer. The second conductor extends longitudinally relative to the metal base along the first conductor. The metal base and the first conductor consist of a common base material, such as a stainless-steel plate. The first conductor is formed by etching the base material. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226046 | DISK DRIVE DEVICE FOR ROTATING A DISK - In the brushless motor, a hub has a cylindrical separating wall in between a yoke and two magnetic recording disks. The yoke is affixed to the inner surface of the separating wall of the hub using both a press-fit and adhesion. A first convex portion and a second convex portion are formed on the inner surface of the separating wall, and the yoke is pressed against these convex portions in the case where the yoke is press-fit. The first convex portion and the second convex portion are formed in a ring shape around the rotational axis of the motor. The diameter of the first convex portion is less than the diameter of the second convex portion. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226047 | DISK DRIVE FLEXURE - A flexure comprises a metal base, an insulating layer, and first and second conductors. First and second openings are formed so as to extend longitudinally relative to the metal base. These openings are formed at predetermined intervals longitudinally relative to the metal base. The metal base comprises ground regions continuous in a longitudinal direction thereof, ladder portions extending transversely relative to the metal base, and band-like portions formed between the openings. The band-like portions are located so as to overlap a gap between the conductors when the metal base is viewed vertically thicknesswise from above. The band-like portions extend longitudinally relative to the metal base along the conductors. Junctions are formed between the ground regions and band-like portions. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226048 | MAGNETO-RESISTANCE EFFECT ELEMENT, MAGNETO-RESISTANCE EFFECT HEAD, MAGNETIC STORAGE AND MAGNETIC MEMORY - A magneto-resistance effect element, a magneto-resistance effect head, a magnetic storage and a magnetic memory, in which noise caused by a spin-transfer torque is reduced, are provided. In a fixed magnetization layer or a free magnetization layer of a magneto-resistance effect element including the fixed magnetization layer, a spacer layer and the free magnetization layer; a layer containing one element selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, La, Hf, Ta, W, Re, Os, Ir, Pt and Au is disposed. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226049 | Systems and Methods for Protecting a Series Capacitor Bank - Systems and methods for protecting a series capacitor bank are provided. According to one exemplary embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a capacitor protection circuit. The capacitor protection circuit may include a capacitor bank, a pilot circuit and a main commutation gap. The pilot circuit and the main commutation gap may be provided in parallel electrical communication with the capacitor bank. Additionally, one or more plasma injectors may be provided in series electrical communication with the pilot circuit. The plasma injectors may be operable to provide partially or completely ionized plasma across the main commutation gap to make conductive the main commutation gap. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226050 | PROTECTION CIRCUIT, RESONANT CONVERTER INCLUDING THE PROTECTION CIRCUIT, AND PROTECTING METHOD OF THE RESONANT CONVERTER - The present invention relates to a protection circuit, a resonance converter having the same, and a protection method thereof. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226051 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF AN INVERTER - Aspects of the invention are directed to methods and apparatus to protect an inverter from failure due to neutral lifting. In one aspect, the present invention provides a method of controlling an inverter in a UPS, the inverter being selectively coupled to a power line and comprising an input to receive an input voltage from the power line. The method comprises acts of monitoring the input voltage, detecting based on the act of monitoring, that the input voltage exceeds a predetermined high threshold value, isolating the inverter from the power line responsive to detecting that the input voltage exceeds a predetermined high threshold value, determining whether or not a neutral lifting condition exists on the power line, indicating that the inverter is in a fault state if the neutral lifting condition exists, and reconnecting the inverter to the power line if the neutral lifting condition does not exist. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226052 | DRIVING DEVICE AND PROTECTION METHOD THEREOF - A driving device includes a motor, a clutch gear, a first rotating portion, a second rotating portion, a piezoelectric assembly, and a controlling unit. The motor includes a rotating shaft. The clutch gear is fixed to the rotating shaft. The first rotating portion sleeved on the rotating shaft includes a first end meshing with the clutch gear and a second end opposite to the first end. The second rotating portion is engaged with the second end. The piezoelectric assembly is sandwiched between the second end and the second rotating portion. The controlling unit is electrically connected to the motor and the piezoelectric assembly. The controlling unit is configured for storing a predetermined voltage, and determining whether a voltage output by the piezoelectric assembly equals to or exceeds the predetermined voltage. A protection method for the driving device is also provided. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226053 | DETECTING AND SENSING ACTUATION IN A CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING DEVICE - A circuit interrupting device configured to cause electrical discontinuity along a conductive path upon the occurrence of a predetermined condition is disclosed. The device includes a fault sensing circuit detecting the predetermined condition and generating a circuit interrupting actuation signal, and a coil and plunger assembly actuatable by the circuit interrupting actuation signal so that, upon detecting the predetermined condition, the plunger will move in a fault direction from a non-actuated to an actuated configuration a distance sufficient to cause disengagement of at least one set of contacts from each other to cause electrical discontinuity along the conductive path; and a test assembly causing the plunger to move in a test direction, from a pre-test configuration to a post-test configuration, a distance insufficient to disengage the at least one set of contacts from each other. Analogous methods of testing the circuit interrupting device are also disclosed. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226054 | Energy Storage Discharge Circuitry - Storage device discharge means and methods are provided. Printer circuitry detects one or more anomalous operating conditions and asserts a switch, shunting storage capacitors to ground potential through a resistive load. Discharge of the storage capacitors protects inkjet firing resistors against damage that could otherwise result from the uncontrolled application of stored electrical energy. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226055 | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION DEVICES - An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuit having first and second transistors and an ESD clamp circuit. The first and second transistors are coupled in series between first and second voltage input pins of a chip. The ESD clamp circuit is coupled between the first and second voltage input pins. The drains of the first and second transistors are coupled to an I/O pin of the chip. The doping regions of the first and second transistors are of distinct doping concentrations. The first transistor comprises four doping regions, and has a source formed by the first and third doping regions, and has a drain formed by the second and the fourth doping regions. The first doping region is within the third doping region. The second doping region is within the fourth doping region. The doping concentration of the fourth doping region is less than that of the third doping concentration. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226056 | METHODOLOGY TO GUARD ESD PROTECTION CIRCUITS AGAINST PRECHARGE EFFECTS - An ESD protection circuit ( | 2010-09-09 |
20100226057 | ELECTRONIC VACUUM SWITCH WITH MAIN PARAMETERS QUICKLY SETTABLE ALSO DURING OPERATION OF THE PLANT UNDER CONTROL - An electronic vacuum switch is described comprising a connector ( | 2010-09-09 |
20100226058 | Method for Progressively Introducing Current into a Superconducting Coil Mounted on a Former - A method for progressively introducing current into, or removing current from, a superconducting coil mounted on a former, in which the coil vibrates relative to the former. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226059 | CONTACTOR ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A battery control module for a battery system includes a pulse-width modulation (PWM) module that generates N PWM signals. The battery control module also includes a contactor control module that consecutively applies the N PWM signals to close a contactor in order to connect a battery to a load. Application of a first one of the N PWM signals moves the contactor at a first velocity from an open position and application of a second one of the N PWM signals moves the contactor at a second velocity to a closed position. The first velocity is less than the second velocity. N is an integer greater than one. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226060 | STANDBY POWER CUT-OFF DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME - Provided are a standby power cut-off device for automatically cutting off standby power according to power-on/off of an electronic product and a control method for the standby power cut-off device. By providing an electronic product to which the standby power cut-off device and the control method therefor are applied, the present invention can efficiently cut off standby power by using an existing general outlet without a need to use an outlet having a separate function added thereto. Moreover, the present invention automatically cuts off the standby power according to power-off of the electronic product without unplugging the electronic product, thereby maximizing user's convenience. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226061 | BONDING LEAD - A joint on an aircraft, a bonding lead for use in such a joint, and a method of manufacturing such a joint. The bonding lead comprises an elongate conductive core with a pair of end faces at the extremities of its length. The conductive core is encapsulated along at least a majority of its length and at both end faces in a barrier layer typically formed from an elastomer. The lead is encapsulated along its length in the barrier layer apart from at a first contact region towards a first end of the bonding lead and a second contact region towards a second end of the bonding lead. A first electrical connector passes through a first hole in the barrier layer to engage the first contact region of the conductive core and provide an electrical connection between the conductive core and the first component; and a second electrical connector passes through a second hole in the barrier layer to engage the second contact region of the conductive core and provide an electrical connection between the conductive core and the second component. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226062 | AIRCRAFT JOINT AND BONDING LEAD - A joint on an aircraft, the joint comprising: a first component; a second component; and a bonding lead which provides an electrical pathway between the first and second components. The bonding lead comprises a conductive core and a sheath which covers a substantial length of the core and has a lower electrical conductivity than the core. The path of least electrical resistance between the first component and the core of the bonding lead comprises the sheath, typically with an electrical resistance between 50 kΩ and 50 MΩ. By making the electrical resistance of the core much smaller than that of the sheath, the total resistance of the bonding lead remains substantially the same regardless of its length. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226063 | AIRCRAFT JOINT AND BONDING LEAD - A joint on an aircraft, the joint comprising: a first component; a second component joined to the first component; and a bonding lead which forms an electrical connection between the components with a resistance between 100 kΩ and 10 MΩ. Surprisingly, it has been found that a bonding lead with a relatively high resistance can be used without seriously compromising the static discharge performance of the bonding lead, and that the resulting comparatively low flow of current reduces the risk of sparking in the event of an lightning strike. Bonding leads may be provided as a kit of parts in which at least two of the bonding leads have different lengths and the longer lead is formed from a material having a higher bulk conductivity than the shorter lead. Thus the bonding leads can be made with approximately similar resistances regardless of their lengths. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226064 | Trimmable Transformer Arrangement - A circuit arrangement includes a coreless transformer. A trimming device is connected to the transformer and includes a variable capacitance and/or inductance. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226065 | METALLIZATION FILM CAPACITOR - A metallization film capacitor that achieves both high heat resistance and high withstand voltage at the same time. A metal-deposited electrode is formed on a PEN film in each of a pair of metalized films. These metalized films are wound such that the metal-deposited electrodes face each other via the dielectric film in between. A metalized contact electrode is formed on both end faces of these wound metalized films to configure the metallization film capacitor. A divisional electrode is provided on the metal-deposited electrode. In addition, a fuse is coupled to this divisional electrode for providing a self-maintaining function. Pass rate a/b of a deposition pattern is set to 4.0 or smaller, where ‘a’ is the fuse width, and ‘b’ is the length of the divisional electrode in a lengthwise direction of the metalized films. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226066 | CAPACITORS USING PREFORMED DIELECTRIC - Devices for storing energy at a high density are described. The devices include a solid dielectric that is preformed to present a high exposed area onto which an electrode is formed. The dielectric material has a high dielectric constant (high relative permittivity) and a high breakdown voltage, allowing a high voltage difference between paired electrodes to effect a high stored energy density. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226067 | Dielectric element and method for producing the dielectric element - Provided is a dielectric element comprising a dielectric thin film formed of a layer of perovskite nanosheets. The dielectric element has the advantages of inherent properties and high-level texture and structure controllability of the perovskite nanosheets, therefore realizing both a high dielectric constant and good insulating properties in a nano-region. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226068 | ELECTRIC DOUBLE LAYER CAPACITOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - An electric double-layer capacitor includes a cylindrical case having a bottom, a side surface, and an opening, a capacitor element accommodated in the case, the capacitor element, a driving electrolyte accommodated in the case, and a terminal plate provided at the opening of the case. The capacitor element includes a first electrode and a second electrode extending in a direction opposite to the first electrode. The second electrode is joined to the bottom of the case. The first and second electrodes are tilted away from the center axis of the capacitor element. In this electric double-layer capacitor, electrodes of the capacitor element are connected to the case and sealing plate reliably. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226069 | Electrode for Electric Double Layer Capacitor and Electric Double Layer Capacitor - The invention is directed to the provision of an electric double layer capacitor electrode that can fully utilize the electrode performance of a graphite-like carbon material by preventing degradation of the cycle characteristics. More specifically, the invention provides an electric double layer capacitor electrode constructed by laminating a polarizable electrode layer containing a carbon material having graphite-like microcrystalline carbon to at least one side of a sheet-like current collector, wherein the carbon material has a BET specific surface area of 800 m | 2010-09-09 |
20100226070 | TANTALUM POWDER, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR ANODE MADE OF THE TANTALUM POWDER - The present invention relates to the tantalum powder and the process for preparing the same, and also relates to the electrolytic capacitor anode made of the tantalum powder. More particularly, the present invention relates to the tantalum powder having a BET surface area not more than 0.530 m | 2010-09-09 |
20100226071 | SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR - The solid electrolytic capacitor comprises: a capacitor element including an anode section, a dielectric film, and a cathode section; a wiring member on which the capacitor element is mounted; and an enclosure resin coating the capacitor element. The wiring member includes an insulating base, a first anode terminal portion connected to the anode section is provided on a first surface of the insulating base on which the capacitor element is mounted, the first anode terminal portion includes a connection part integrally formed therewith for electrically connecting the first anode terminal portion and the anode section to each other, a second anode terminal portion connected to the first anode terminal portion is provided on a second surface of the insulating base opposed to the first surface, and the first and second anode terminal portions are connected by an anode conduction part provided on a side surface of the insulating base. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226072 | SOLID CAPACITOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solid capacitor according to an aspect of the invention may include: a capacitor device having an anode lead wire extending from one side thereof; a case molding the capacitor device and exposing the anode lead wire to the outside thereof; cathode and anode lead frames exposed on the outside the case and electrically connected to the capacitor device; a reinforcement interposed in the case between the anode lead wire and the anode lead frame so as to support the capacitor device and electrically connecting the anode lead wire and the anode lead frame; and a resin shielding part applied to the exposed portion of the anode lead wire to prevent the infiltration of foreign substances through the anode lead wire. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226073 | COOLING PLANT FOR ONE OR MORE SWITCH CABINETS - A cooling plant for cooling one or more switch cabinets. According to this invention, a large heat exchanger or several small heat exchangers operating in parallel are housed in a heat exchanger cabinet, wherein an inner space of the heat exchanger cabinet is coupled to a central air-conditioning device supplying cold air to a double bottom by an air inlet in the cabinet bottom and an air outlet of the double bottom. The cold air fed to the heat exchanger cabinet goes through the large heat exchanger or the small heat exchangers and cools the coolant flowing therein. The water supply and the water return of the large heat exchanger or the small heat exchangers are connected to the feed line and the return line of the switch cabinets that are to be cooled. This simple construction makes it possible to easily adapt the efficiency of cooling and the capacity to the variable number of switch cabinets. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226074 | Display device - A display device is equipped with a fixing unit so that the display device can be firmly fastened to a machine housing. When the fixing unit is firmly fastened to the machine housing, a front side of the display device is level with an outer surface of the machine housing. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226075 | ELECTROACTIVE ACTUATOR FOR PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - The invention relates to a portable communication device which comprises a first part, a second part, and one or more electroactive polymer actuators, where the electroactive polymer actuator is connected to the first part and to the second part. The invention also comprise a control unit, where the electroactive polymer actuator is adapted to move the first part in relation to the second part, and that the control unit is adapted to control the electroactive polymer actuator. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226076 | ELEMENT FIXING STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to an element fixing structure. The element fixing structure includes a first fixing element, a second fixing element, a plurality of locking elements and at least two third fixing elements. The second fixing element has a locking structure, which has an inner thread. The locking element includes a screw. The third fixing element has at least one second passing slots. The first fixing element has at least two protrusion structures, wherein the protrusion structure has a first passing slot. The first fixing element, the second fixing element and at least two third fixing elements are locked with the locking structure by the locking element. Hence, the element fixing structure is used to reduce the numbers of the locking elements. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226077 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING A TRANSPARENT AREA - An electronic device includes a display unit and a housing receiving the display unit. The display unit includes a display panel, a display cover for receiving the display panel, a transparent board for securing the display panel in the display cover, and a transparent frame placed over the display cover. The housing includes a front cover and a back cover coupled to the front cover. The front cover and the back cover respectively define openings aligned with the display unit. The transparent board and the transparent frame each has a size slightly larger than the openings of the front cover and the back cover, and the display panel and the display cover each has a size smaller than the openings of the front cover and the back cover. The electronic device looks like floating in the air. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226078 | ACCESSORY STRAP FIXING STRUCTURE - An accessory strap fixing structure is positioned on a portable electronic device to assemble an accessory strap. The accessory strap fixing structure includes an assembling space and a rotary element. The assembling space defined in the portable electronic device. The rotary element is rotatably assembled within the assembling space. The rotary element forms a projection for attaching an end of the accessory strap to allow the accessory strap to pass through the assembling space. The invention also discloses a portable electronic device having the accessory strap fixing structure. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226079 | Metal plate member, information display apparatus and panel unit manufacturing method - A metal plate member is formed with a long opening to communicate with a screw hole of each kind of panels with the screw hole formed at a different position on each side, is screwed by the long opening and the screw hole to be fixed to each kind of panels, and includes folding pieces each formed with a through hole, processed to be folded to a overlapping position where the through hole overlaps the long opening, and corresponding to the kinds of panels. The through hole of one folding piece overlaps a portion of the long opening which portion communicates the screw hole formed on the side of a corresponding kind of panel, the one folding piece blocks a screw hole formed on a side in each of the other kinds of panels, and one of the folding pieces is folded to the overlapping position. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226080 | SLIDE DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SLIDE DEVICE - The invention provides a slide device where a slide part | 2010-09-09 |
20100226081 | SLIDE TYPE PORTABLE TERMINAL - Disclosed is a slide type portable terminal which includes a clean back cover covering a back surface of a sliding housing during the sliding of the sliding housing. The cover prevents the back surface from being exposed. The terminal further has a double sliding assembly structure to improve the assembly strength in sliding. The slide type portable terminal including a body housing and a sliding housing sliding relative to the body housing while facing the body housing includes a guide plate formed in the body housing to double guide a sliding of the sliding housing, and a double sliding plate formed in the sliding housing to be double assembled with the guide plate and engaged with the guide plate to slide. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226082 | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - Electronic equipment according to the present invention can be attached removably to another device with screws | 2010-09-09 |
20100226083 | CASE STRUCTURE FOR COMPUTER DEVICE - A case structure for a computer device is disposed in a cabinet. The case structure includes a case and a stop member. The case has a first slot on a sidewall of the case. The stop member includes a fixing section, a cantilever section, and a stop section. The fixing section is fixed on a side surface of the case. The cantilever section is formed by extending from the fixing section and may be deformed. The stop section is formed by extending from the cantilever section. At least one blocking piece is disposed on a side surface of the stop section. The blocking piece normally passes through the first slot and protrudes on an outer side surface of the case, so that the blocking piece is held against the cabinet. When the cantilever section is deformed, the blocking piece is merged into the first slot. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226084 | KEYPAD MODULE FOR MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A keypad module for a mobile electronic device is provided. The mobile electronic device has a main body. The keypad module includes a receiving bracket adapted to be mounted on the main body. A flexible circuit board is arranged in the receiving bracket. A switching sheet is located above the flexible circuit board, and capable of actuating the flexible circuit board to produce electrical signal. A rubber sheet is disposed on the switching sheet, and shielding cover sits on the rubber sheet. Wherein the shielding cover is secured to receiving bracket. The shielding cover and the receiving bracket cooperatively define a receiving housing to accommodate the flexible circuit, the switching sheet, and the rubber sheet. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226085 | COMPUTER WRIST REST FOR NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS - An apparatus for relieving soreness and preventing repetitive stress on a portion of a user's hand while using a notebook computer, the apparatus comprising: an elongated pad portion smaller in width than the bottom portion of a notebook computer; a mousing opening cutout from the elongated pad portion and adapted to surround the mousing portion of a notebook computer to create a left portion, center portion and right portions; a first raised portion smaller in length and width than an elongated pad portion and integrally attached to an elongated pad portion along a left portion; a second raised portion smaller in length and width than the elongated pad portion and integrally attached to the elongated pad portion along the right portion; at least one keyboard button opening in the elongated pad portion along the center portion below the mousing opening cutout. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226086 | Monitor Device on Board - The invention relates to a monitor device on board for a motor vehicle, with a monitor ( | 2010-09-09 |
20100226087 | COMPUTER SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED CABLE - A computer system with integrated cable is disclosed. The computer system includes a circuit board module, at least one electronic device and an integrated cable. The circuit board module includes a first connector, and the integrated cable is electrically connecting with the circuit board module and the electronic device. The integrated cable includes a second connector electrically connected to the first connector and a body electrically connected to the electronic device. The body integrates at least one power cable and at least one signal cable electrically connected to the second connector, and has a tearing structure formed between the power cable and the signal cable to allow an easy separation of the power cable and the signal cable. With such, meanwhile, entwining of unused power cables or signal cables is effectively avoided. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226088 | Heat-Dissipation, Connection and Support Structure for Notebook Computer - A heat-dissipation, connection and support structure for a notebook computer is characterized by integration of a heat-dissipation base, a connection device and an angle-adjusting supporting device into one piece, wherein the heat-dissipation base allows the notebook computer to be placed thereon and is provided with a replaceable cooling fan, a fan speed regulating device, at least one adjustable pad, at least one rotatable stopper, a cord compartment cover, an indicator lamp, a switch and various connecting ends. The angle-adjusting supporting device is provided on the backside of the heat-dissipation base for adjusting a supporting angle, so that the structure not only provides heat-dissipation and connection functions, but can also support the notebook computer at various inclination angles. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226089 | HINGE ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A hinge assembly includes a pivot shaft, a rotatable stand, a fixed stand, a torsion spring, and a restricting member. The rotatable stand is non-rotatably connected to the pivot shaft. The torsion spring is connected to the rotatable stand and the fixed stand, to generate a torsion force to rotate the rotatable stand. The restricting member is sleeved on the pivot shaft. The fixed stand has a positioning portion. The positioning portion defines a plurality of sliding grooves. The restricting member forms a plurality of sliding protrusions received in the sliding grooves. A first sloping surface is formed at an end of each sliding groove. The sliding protrusions are smaller than the sliding grooves. When the rotatable stand rotates relative to the fixed stand, the sliding protrusions accelerate in the sliding grooves, and decelerate on the first sloping surface. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226090 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE CABINET - An electronic device cabinet includes a first temperature control system positioned to direct a conditioned airflow into a first electronic device storage zone of the cabinet and a second temperature control system positioned to direct a conditioned airflow into a second electronic device storage zone of the cabinet. The first temperature control system includes a first plurality of vortex tubes having a compressed air inlet and a first cooling air outlet that guides cooling air into the first device storage zone. The second temperature control system includes a second plurality of vortex tubes having a compressed air inlet and a second cooling air outlet that guides cooling air into the second device storage zone. A controller selectively delivers compressed air to respective ones of the first and second temperature control systems upon sensing a demand for cooling in corresponding ones of the first and second electronic device storage zones. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226091 | Shared Isolated Gas Cooling System for Oppositely Facing Electronic Displays - A system and method for cooling back to back electronic displays. Transparent first and second gas chambers are co-existive with the front display surfaces of the first and second electronic displays. A closed loop of isolated gas enters the first and second gas chambers and contacts the front surfaces of the electronic displays, where it may extract heat from the front display surfaces. The isolated gas is then directed into a cooling chamber where it is cooled and re-introduced into the first and second gas chambers. Fans may be used to propel the isolated gas through the cooling chamber and the first and second gas chambers. The circulating gas removes heat directly from the electronic display surfaces. The isolated gas is transparent or at least semi-transparent to ensure that the image quality of the electronic displays is minimally impacted. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226092 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND COOLING SYSTEM - An electronic apparatus comprises a case configured to house an electronic circuit unit and includes an air intake, through which external air is taken into the case, and an exhausting opening, from which the air is ejected, an circulator provided in the case and configured to take the external air into the case through the air intake and supply the air to the electronic circuit unit, an evaporation unit provided in the case and configured to cool the air by thermal exchange between the air and a working medium and guide the air to the exhausting opening, the working medium being vaporized as a result of the thermal exchange, and a condenser provided out of the case and configured to liquidize the working medium and supply the working medium to the evaporation unit. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226093 | METHODS FOR MAKING MILLICHANNEL SUBSTRATE, AND COOLING DEVICE AND APPARATUS USING THE SUBSTRATE - A substrate for power electronics mounted thereon, comprises a middle ceramic layer having a lower surface and an upper surface, an upper metal layer attached to the upper surface of the middle ceramic layer, and a lower metal layer attached to the lower surface of the middle ceramic layer. The lower metal layer has a plurality of millichannels configured to deliver a coolant for cooling the power electronics, wherein the millichannels are formed on the lower metal layer prior to attachment to the lower surface of the middle ceramic layer. Methods for making a cooling device and an apparatus are also presented. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226094 | GRAVITY ASSISTED DIRECTED LIQUID COOLING - Dielectric liquid is used to cool heat generating electronic components disposed on a circuit board within a case. The liquid is poured or otherwise directed over the electronic components, with gravity assisting the liquid in flowing downward over the components, with the liquid thereafter being collected in a sump for eventual return back to the electronic components. One exemplary application of the described concepts is in cooling electronic components in computers, for example personal computers or server computers. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226095 | HEAT CONDUCTIVE SHEET AND POWER MODULE - Provided is a heat conductive sheet obtained by dispersing an inorganic filler in a thermosetting resin, in which the inorganic filler contains secondary aggregation particles formed by isotropically aggregating scaly boron nitride primary particles having an average length of 15 μm or less, and the inorganic filler contains more than 20 vol % of the secondary aggregation particles each having a particle diameter of 50 μm or more. The heat conductive sheet is advantageous in terms of productivity and cost and excellent in heat conductivity and electrical insulating properties. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226096 | Clamping Part for Pressing Power Components Against a Cooling Surface - The present invention relates to a clamping member for pressing power components ( | 2010-09-09 |
20100226097 | DOUBLE BONDED HEAT DISSIPATION - Embodiments described herein may include example embodiments of methods, apparatuses, devices, and/or systems for heat dissipation. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226098 | Use of an Electronic Module for an Integrated Mechatronic Transmission Control of Simplified Design - An electronic module for an integrated mecatronic transmission control includes a housing cover and at least one multi-layer circuit board as an electrical connection between an interior of the housing and components located outside the housing. The multi-layer circuit board is a circuit carrier for electronic components of central control electronics and at the same time is a thermal connection to a base plate. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226099 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus includes a cabinet which includes a first face capable of being opened, a second face vertical relative to the first face, and a third face facing the second face, a first connector which is disposed over the second face inside the cabinet and a fitting face of which faces the third face, and a substrate unit which includes a second connector fitted with the first connector, a first edge included in the second connector, a second edge on an opposite side of the first edge, and an engaging part disposed on the second edge. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226100 | MODULAR MULTIMEDIA MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - Multimedia management devices comprise a plurality of multimedia management modules coupled together in an intermodular network. At least some of the multimedia management modules are adapted to distribute at least one of audio or video within an area. Each multimedia management module is configured to enable a distinct functionality to a multimedia management device. Each multimedia management module is sized and configured to be disposed at least partially within an electrical gang box. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226101 | Multi-Part Substrate Assemblies for Low Profile Portable Electronic Devices - Multi-part substrate arrangements that yield low profile configurations are disclosed. One aspect pertains to portable electronic devices are able to have low profiles through use of multi-part substrate arrangements. Another aspect pertains to methods for assembling two or more separate substrates into a multi-part substrate. By use of multi-part substrate arrangements according to the invention, portable electronic devices are able to be thinner and more compact. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226102 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD UNIT - A printed circuit board unit includes a printed wiring board, an electronic component package mounted on a front surface of the printed wiring board, a radiating plate that is placed on an upper surface of the electronic component package, a bolt that has a head and a tip protruding from a back surface of the printed wiring board, and penetrates through the radiating plate and the printed wiring board, a reinforcing plate separated from the back surface of the printed wiring board by a predetermined gap, a stud arranged on a front surface of the reinforcing plate and coupled with the tip of the bolt, and a shock absorbing plate that is arranged between the reinforcing plate and the back surface of the printed wiring board. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226103 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND FLEXIBLE PRINTED WIRING BOARD - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing, a circuit board accommodated in the hosing and including a first surface and a second surface located on an opposite side to the first surface, a flexible printed wiring board having an elasticity, electrically connected to the circuit board and provided from the first surface of the circuit board over to the second surface, and a pressing portion formed from a part of the flexible printed wiring board as it is bent, and pressing the flexible printed wiring board towards the first surface as it is brought into contact with the inner surface of the housing, which opposes the first surface of the circuit board. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226104 | ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY AND OUTDOOR UNIT OF AIR CONDITIONER DISPOSED WITH THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY - An electrical equipment assembly includes a control board and a frame. The control board is disposed lengthwise inside a casing, and various types of electrical parts are mounted on the control board. The frame is a member that holds the control board. Slits that drain water that is present between the frame and the control board are formed in a lower portion of the frame. Water guide paths that guide the water to the slits are formed in a surface of the frame that faces a board surface of the control board. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226105 | THIN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a housing, a display, and a printed circuit board. The housing receives the display unit and the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board surrounds a periphery of the display unit. The electronic device has a thin thickness. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226106 | Circuit Board Retainer - An assembly for retaining a board such as a printed circuit board in the groove of a plate such as a cold plate. The retaining assembly includes an elongate open bracket or sleeve defining an interior channel which houses an elongate rod and an elongate cradle for the rod. In one embodiment, the cradle is defined by a separate beam which is seated in the channel and the open bracket is a generally U-shaped unitary strip of material which includes a flexible wall which is deflected outwardly in response to rotation of the rod into engagement with an interior wall of the cold plate for locking the board in the groove of the cold plate. The open bracket also includes a securement wall opposite the flexible wall which, in one embodiment, is secured to the cold plate. | 2010-09-09 |
20100226107 | METHOD AND SEMIFINISHED PRODUCT FOR PRODUCING AN INLAY - The invention relates to a method and a semifinished product for producing an inlay, in particular for chip cards, stored value cards, identification documents, or the like, having at least two electronic components, all electronic components being arranged in a relative configuration on a carrier substrate to implement a component configuration and the component configuration being arranged in a filler material. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing a card having a semifinished product and a card produced using the semifinished product. | 2010-09-09 |