39th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140284374 | CARRIER WITH A TEST SURFACE WETTABLE WITH LIQUID SOLDER AND METHOD FOR APPLICATION THEREOF - A carrier plate has test areas for the assessment of a selective soldering process. The carrier plate has different zones, which are provided with peripheral borders. The zones are not wettable with solder, while the peripheral borders are wettable. if a selective soldering head is brought up to the reference areas, then, as long as there is no deficiency in quality, the respective peripheral border must be just wetted with solder, whereby an assessment of the selective soldering process is possible. The test plate advantageously makes a simple optical evaluation possible, for example by visual inspection. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284375 | MICROFEATURE WORKPIECES HAVING ALLOYED CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Microfeature workpieces having alloyed conductive structures, and associated methods are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment includes applying a volume of material to a bond pad of a microfeature workpiece, with the volume of material including a first metallic constituent and the bond pad including a second constituent. The method can further include elevating a temperature of the volume of material while the volume of material is applied to the bond pad to alloy the first metallic constituent and the second metallic constituent so that the first metallic constituent is alloyed generally throughout the volume of material. A thickness of the bond pad can be reduced from an initial thickness T1 to a reduced thickness T2. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284376 | PB-FREE SOLDER BUMPS WITH IMPROVED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - A method of forming an electronic device, comprising providing a semiconductor substrate having a first contact and an undoped electroplated lead-free solder bump formed on the first contact. The method also comprises providing a device package substrate having a second contact and a doped lead-free solder layer on the second contact comprising a fourth row transition metal dopant. The method further comprises melting the solder bump and the solder layer while the solder layer and the solder bump are in contact, thereby forming a doped solder bump consisting essentially of Sn, one or both of Ag and Cu, and the fourth row transition metal dopant. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284377 | DUAL DIRECTIONAL OPENING TYPE MAIL ENVELOPE - A dual directional opening type mail envelope has opening start section with cutting part and cutting lines marked with arrows in the center that can be cut from both sides and a cutting part that had been partly cut beforehand. Dual directional opening type mail envelope includes an opening start section with a cutting part and cutting lines marked with arrows that open when the thumb and index finger of the left hand flips the cutting part back where first and second cutting line are opened cleanly and rapidly and as thumb nail on the right hand is inserted into the gap to move left and right as cutting lines are comprises of arrows placed with distance which ensures an easy and quick opening of the envelope will be opened rapidly as a flying arrow without leaving any residue. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284378 | PROXIMITY STANDOFF DETECTION COUPLING DEVICE (PSDCD) - Systems, methods, and devices for detection of a substance on the surface of an object are disclosed. An RFID receiver can communicate with an RFID device to determine a position of the RFID device and to initiate a transaction. When the RFID device enters a defined volume, an illuminator can be triggered, which illuminator illuminates the RFID device. Light property data for the RFID device can be collected by a sensor, and the light property data can be compared to light property information for one or several substances. If the light property data matches the light property information, then a substance can be identified as present on the surface of the object. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284379 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INDICATING THE EXISTENCE OF ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO ARTICLES OF COMMERCE - A system and method are provided for indicating an existence of a link to information pertaining to an article of commerce. The present disclosure provides for downloading a look-up table from a server database to a mobile device via a communication network. The look-up table is configured to store a plurality of UPC numbers associated with a plurality of articles of commerce and a plurality of information link indicators. Each information link indicator is associated with a respective UPC number and article of commerce and indicates the existence of a link via the communication network to information pertaining to the respective article of commerce. The mobile device allows a consumer to immediately determine if product information is available for a particular article of commerce, via a visual or audible indication on the mobile device, without access to the communication network. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284380 | READOUT DEVICE FOR READING OUT MACHINE-READABLE MARKINGS ON RECEPTACLES - A readout device for reading out machine-readable markings on at least one lateral surface of receptacles is proposed. The readout device has at least one optical detector with at least one viewing region. The optical detector is designed to detect the machine-readable markings in the viewing region. The readout device further has at least one roll area and at least one transport device. The readout device is designed to roll the receptacles in succession over the roll area by means of the transport device and, in so doing, to roll at least part of the lateral surface within the viewing region. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284381 | METHOD FOR READING IN A TWO-DIMENSIONAL PATTERN CODE AND FOR REPRESENTING AND USING DATA, A MOBILE DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD, AND A METHOD FOR CREATING A TWO-DIMENSIONAL PATTERN CODE - Method for reading in a two-dimensional pattern code of a system component by a recording apparatus of a mobile device and for presenting and using data by an output apparatus includes reading in and decoding code to obtain data that are given by the code and that are related to the component on which the code is arranged; presenting the data; or adapting the data according to user data and/or the mobile device and presenting the adapted data, wherein the (adapted) data can be interactive or non-interactive. Also, a mobile device for carrying out the above method, including a recording apparatus for reading in the code, a memory, and an output apparatus for presenting the (adapted) data. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284382 | RANDOM-TYPE MULTILAYER IDENTIFICATION, AND SYSTEM USING SAME - A random-type multilayer identifier uses an identification pattern that is formed by irregularly-dispersed identification particles as unique information and is configured in such a manner that two or more identification layers made out of a transparent material are stacked each other, and besides, has an advantage that significantly reduces the duplication possibility of an existing identifier provided in a printed manner, such as a QR code, a barcode, a hologram, etc., because multiple identification layers having the irregularly-dispersed identification particles are stacked each other and recognized as two-dimensional data. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284383 | MULTI-CHIP CARD - A multi-card chip. A method for configuring the multi-chip card according to an embodiment includes: selecting a sub-card comprising an integrated circuit chip from a plurality of sub-cards on the multi-chip card; and displacing the selected sub-card from an inactive position on the multi-chip card to an active position on the multi-chip card. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284384 | OPTICAL INDICIA READING TERMINAL WITH COLOR IMAGE SENSOR - An optical indicia reading terminal can comprise a microprocessor, a memory, an image sensor integrated circuit including a two-dimensional image sensor, and a hand held housing encapsulating the two-dimensional image sensor. The image sensor integrated circuit can be configured to output a plurality of digital signals, each digital signal being representative of light incident on at least one pixel of the two-dimensional image sensor. The optical indicia reading terminal can be configured to store in the memory a frame of monochrome image data by selectively acquiring a plurality of luminance signals from the plurality of digital signals. Each luminance signal of the plurality of luminance signals can be representative of luminance of light incident on at least one pixel of the two-dimensional image sensor. The optical indicia reading terminal can be configured to process the frame of image data for decoding decodable indicia. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284385 | PATTERN FOR CODING A NUMERICAL INFORMATION ITEM ON A SURFACE AND MARKING AND READING METHODS - A pattern for coding numerical a information item on a surface, including a specific arrangement of a plurality of symbols belonging to a set of symbols (ENS | 2014-09-25 |
20140284386 | LASER ABLATING STRUCTURES FOR ANTENNA MODULES FOR DUAL INTERFACE SMARTCARDS - Laser etching antenna structures (AS) for RFID antenna modules (AM). Combining laser etching and chemical etching. Limiting the thickness of the contact pads (CP) to less than the skin depth (18 m) of the conductive material (copper) used for the contact pads (CP). Multiple antenna structures (AS1, AS2) in an antenna module (AM). Incorporating LEDs into the antenna module (AM) or smartcard (SC). | 2014-09-25 |
20140284387 | RFID ANTENNA MODULES AND INCREASING COUPLING - A transponder with an antenna module having a chip module and an antenna; a booster antenna having a first antenna structure in the form of a flat coil having a number of turns, an outer end and an inner end, and a second antenna structure in the form of a flat coil having a number of turns, an outer end and an inner end; the inner end of the second antenna structure connected with the outer end of the first antenna structure. The antenna module may be positioned so that its antenna overlaps one of the first antenna structure or the second antenna structure. An antenna module having two additional antenna structures is disclosed. Methods of enhancing coupling are disclosed. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284388 | Production Process of Tag Antenna - A production process of a tag antenna and a micro strip patch RFID tag antenna. The production process includes: an etching step of etching a metal layer on a thin film material composited with the metal layer to form a thin film ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140284389 | REUSABLE ENVELOPE - The reusable envelope that may include a scannable tag can be scanned by a smartphone to access a data storage location through the internet where customizable video and audio greetings can be provided for viewing by a recipient of the reusable envelope and re-recording when the reusable envelope is to be reused. The reusable envelope has spaces thereon where address and return labels and postage can be removably placed or permanently affixed such as for finite number of shipments using a permanently affixed postage area, for example. The reusable envelope also includes a resealable closure allowing the interior of the envelope to be closed and reopened multiple times for multiple uses (shipments, receiving) or optionally to use a finite number of times by exposing the permanent adhesive to the flat and mating surface depending on user preference. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284390 | NETWORKED MONITOR FOR HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS - A system for providing monitoring of HVAC systems includes a database comprising a plurality of computing device records, and a plurality of technician records. The system further includes a computing device connected to the HVAC system, the computing device comprising a network interface device, an optical sensor located adjacent to one or more light emitting devices of the HVAC system, and a processor for reading the sensor data from the optical sensor and transmitting the sensor data to a server. The system further includes a server for receiving the sensor data, finding a technician within the vicinity that can service the HVAC system and sending a message to the technician including the sensor data and the contact information for the owner of the HVAC system, so that the technician may service the HVAC system. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284391 | Method for regulating the room temperature in a room or in a group comprising multiple rooms, and apparatus for carrying out the method - A method for regulating the room temperature in a room or in a group comprising a plurality of rooms, the room temperature in a room or in a plurality of rooms is regulated by regulating the mass flow of a heat-carrying fluid flowing through a heat exchanger according to a determined current room temperature. A temperature sensor in the room can be dispensed with in that, in order to determine the current room temperature, in each case the mass flow of the heat carrying fluid through the heat exchanger and the flow temperature prevailing at the input to the heat exchanger and the return temperature prevailing at the output of the heat exchanger are measured, and that a temperature assigned to the determined values of the mass flow, the flow temperature and the return temperature is output as the current room temperature and used for regulation. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284392 | TRAY FOR DISPENSING A GAS AND A LIQUID, REACTOR PROVIDED WITH SUCH A TRAY, AND USE OF SAID TRAY - A distributor tray ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140284393 | ELECTROSTATIC GUN AND METHOD FOR GROUNDING AN ELECTROSTATIC GUN AFTER DISCHARGING STATIC CHARGES - An electrostatic gun includes an electrostatic nozzle, a toggle switch, an electrostatic discharge module, an electrostatic generator module, and a ground module. The electrostatic generator module is connected to the electrostatic discharge module to generate static. The toggle switch is used to connect the electrostatic nozzle to either the electrostatic discharge module or the ground module. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284394 | INJECTION ELEMENT - An injection element for injecting two propellants into a combustion chamber, and usable for a rocket engine including at least one combustion chamber of type having an injector including one or more such injection elements. The injection element includes a first annular duct for injecting a first propellant and a second annular duct for injecting a second propellant, the second duct being coaxial with and externally adjacent to the first duct, and potentially a third annular duct that is coaxial with and externally adjacent to the second duct. The first duct surrounds a central body of the injection element, the central body including a cavity in communication with an outer surface of the central body and configured to damp at least one predetermined acoustic frequency. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284395 | GAS TURBINE EXHAUST NOISE REDUCTION - A gas turbine jet noise reduction apparatus including a variable geometry gas turbine engine nozzle comprising a circumferentially distributed array of nozzle flap panels supported for alternate collective splaying and gathering motion, with the collective splaying motion of the flap panels being from a narrow position defining a minimum cross-sectional area at a nozzle exit plane, to a wide position defining a maximum cross-sectional area at the nozzle exit plane. A plurality of nozzle seal panels is supported in a circumferentially distributed array within the array of nozzle flap panels. A seal panel actuator is operatively engageable with the seal panels to deflect the seal panels radially inward into respective deployed positions to reduce jet noise by increasing exhaust stream mixing with ambient air. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284396 | SNOW MAKING APPARATUS - A snow making apparatus is provided that includes a manifold, a nucleator annular chamber, and a plurality of nucleator nozzles. The manifold is configured to receive water from a water source and air from an air source. The nucleator annular chamber is configured to receive an air-water mixture from first passages, which first passages are oriented to direct the air-water mixture tangentially into the nucleator annular chamber for subsequent circumferential and axial travel within the annular chamber. The plurality of nucleator nozzles is positioned to receive the air-water mixture from the nucleator annular chamber. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284397 | SYNTHETIC JET EJECTOR EQUIPPED WITH COLD TEMPERATURE START CONTROL DELAY | 2014-09-25 |
20140284398 | HEATED FUEL INJECTOR - A heated fuel injector for supplying fuel to a fuel consuming device includes a fuel inlet for receiving fuel, a fuel outlet for dispensing fuel from the fuel injector, and a fuel injector body extending along an axis and fluidly connecting the fuel inlet to the fuel outlet such that fuel flows within the injector body. A cylindrical heating element radially surrounds the fuel injector body and operates to heat fuel flowing through the fuel injector body. An annular space is defined between the heating element and the fuel injector body sufficiently large to accommodate thermally caused radial differential expansion between the fuel injector body and the heating element. A conductive material fills the annular space and has a melting point sufficiently low to be a liquid as the heating element operates to thereby substantially prevent transfer of mechanical stress to the heating element due to the radial differential expansion. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284399 | INJECTION MOLDING NOZZLE WITH TWO-PART MATERIAL PIPE - It is the object of the present invention to improve as to how heat is introduced into the tip of an injection molding nozzle. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284400 | GEAR FLOW DIVIDER FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT INJECTION - This application discusses, among other things, agricultural equipment and more particularly agricultural chemical applicators. In an example, an agricultural sprayer system can include a first boom section configured to receive a carrier material and a chemical material and to provide an agricultural chemical mixture, the boom section having a plurality of nozzles for spraying the chemical mixture; and a first rod insert coupled to an end cap of the boom section, the rod insert configured to reduce the volume of the boom section and to provide increased flow velocity of the chemical mixture to each of the plurality of nozzles. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284401 | Sprinkler Assembly - The present invention includes an improved sprinkler design having a magnetic sensing system for determining the position of the riser nozzle, a waterproofed motor housing and related cables, configurable sprinkler body compartments, and a pilot valve with a check valve assembly, both of which are located within the sprinkler body. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284402 | ALIGNMENT ELEMENT FOR AN INJECTOR, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INJECTOR - A method for manufacturing an injector having an extrusion coating, including the following steps: providing an injection module, pushing a disk-shaped alignment element onto a part of the injection module, the alignment element having a slot in order to have sufficient flexibility, welding the alignment element onto the part of the injection module, at least part of the slot also being welded shut at the same time during the welding-on step in order to stiffen the alignment element, and molding the extrusion coating onto the injection module. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284403 | ADJUSTABLE SPRAYER - An adjustable sprayer comprising a fitting that includes a connector portion, an elongate cylindrical portion extending from the connector portion, and a bore formed longitudinally through the fitting. The sprayer includes a nozzle having a sleeve portion configured to receive the fitting's cylindrical portion whereby the nozzle is moveable, longitudinally, along the cylindrical portion between first and second spray positions. Movement of the nozzle into the first position permits a full diameter spray pattern through a water breaker. In the second position, fluid flow is restricted to a reduced diameter spray pattern through the water breaker. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284404 | CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION INJECTOR - Disclosed is a chemical vapour deposition injector 100, comprising a gas injector body 104 having a plurality of holes for directing a first gas from a first gas plenum into respective first gas channels of the gas injector body, each first gas channel extending in a first direction and arranged to branch into separate flow paths; a plurality of discrete first conduits, each first conduit being arranged to connect to a respective one of the discrete flow paths for carrying the first gas to a reaction chamber; a second gas channel for directing a second gas from a second gas plenum into the gas injector body, the second gas channel having a longitudinal axis which extends in a second direction transverse to the first direction; and a plurality of discrete second conduits coupled to the second gas channel and arranged to carry the second gas from the second gas channel to the reactor chamber; wherein at least some of the discrete second conduits are arranged between the discrete first conduits. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284405 | Fuel injection system having a fuel-carrying component, a fuel injector and a suspension - A suspension for fuel injection systems is used for connecting a fuel injector to a fuel-carrying component. A connecting body having a receiving space is provided for this purpose. The connecting body has an opening, via which a fuel fitting of the fuel injector is insertible at least partially into the receiving space of the connecting body. Furthermore, an annular element and an elastically deformable element are provided. Fuel fitting is supported via the annular element and the elastically deformable element along an axis of the receiving space of the connecting body. A fuel injection system having such a suspension is also indicated. The suspension allows for a soft coupling of the fuel injector to the fuel-carrying component at a desired target stiffness. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284406 | MULTI-NOZZLE CHIP FOR ELECTROSPRAY IONIZATION IN MASS SPECTROMETERS - The invention involves electrospray ionization of dissolved substances at atmospheric pressure in the ion source of a mass spectrometer. A chip with a multitude of spray nozzles is proposed, where each individual spray nozzle is surrounded by several sheath gas nozzles, preferably in a symmetric arrangement, for the jet-like introduction of a sheath gas. A shared attracting-voltage electrode is positioned substantially opposite the spray nozzles. The attracting-voltage electrode may have a tapering (e.g. funnel-shaped) opening above each spray nozzle so that the sheath gas jets are forced to closely envelop the spray jet, which is comprised of ions and very fine droplets. Heavier ions and droplets are thus prevented from discharging on the surfaces of the openings of the attracting-voltage electrode. Special measures can be taken to make all spray nozzles spray uniformly and to supply them with substance peaks from chromatographic or electrophoretic separators as simultaneously as possible. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284407 | A METHOD FOR PRODUCING NANOFIBRILLAR CELLULOSE - In a method for producing nanofibril cellulose, cellulose based fibre material, in which internal bonds in the cellulose fibre have been weakened by chemical modification, are supplied, for separating fibrils, through several counter-rotating rotors outwards in the radial direction with respect to the rotation axis of the rotors in such a way that the material is repeatedly subjected to shearing and impacting forces by the effect of the blades of the different counter-rotating rotors, whereby it is simultaneously fibrillated. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284408 | CONTAINER FOR STIRRER - The present invention relates to a container for a stirrer used in a stirrer stirring objects through a centrifugal force. The container for the stirrer includes a container body of which the top is opened and in which a receiving space is formed, an outer lid coupled to the top of the container body, and a crushing unit including a supporting member disposed in the receiving space, and a crushing member extending outward from the supporting member and crushing and stirring the objects received in the receiving space. Thus, nanoparticle-sized objects can be rapidly crushed and stirred without agglomeration. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284409 | MOBILE SIZER WITH INTEGRATED LOAD BUCKET - A mobile sizer for an underground mining system includes drive treads, a sizer portion mounted on the drive treads, and a load bucket pivotably coupled to the sizer portion. The load bucket is sumped to remove material from the mine and pivotably swung to transfer removed material to the sizer portion. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284410 | Gyratory Crusher Outer Crushing Shell - A gyratory crusher outer crushing shell. The outer crushing shell comprises an upper contact surface region that is divided into a plurality of elongate circumferentially extending shoulders. The shoulders are separated by recessed gap regions adapted to accommodate a suitable backing material to structurally reinforce the shell. A channel extends circumferentially around the shell in the outward facing surface to axially separate the upper contact surface region from a lower contact surface region. The channel is also adapted to accommodate the backing material. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284411 | BOBBIN WINDER SPINDLE ADAPTER - A bobbin spindle winder adapter having conical base, a tubular guide that attaches to the conical base, and conical cone stabilizer that is mounted on the tubular guide after a cone spool has been placed on conical base tubular guide assembly. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284412 | ELECTROSTATICALLY PINNED GLASS ROLL, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING | 2014-09-25 |
20140284413 | METHOD OF SPOOLING A BI-METALLIC PIPE - A method of spooling a marine pipeline ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140284414 | SHEET WINDING APPARATUS - A sheet winding apparatus has a sheet, a winding axis to which one end of the sheet is fixed and having a cylindrical shape, a spring that is arranged in the winding axis and gives a biasing force to the winding axis in an opposite direction of drawing-out direction of the sheet, and a soundproof tube that is arranged between an outer periphery of the spring and inside the winding axis. The soundproof tube has first projected portions projecting outward from an outer periphery of the soundproof tube. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284415 | Bobbin Winding Machine - A device and a method for winding a roving onto bobbin tubes using a turret winding head is provided. The turret winding head has a turret base plate having a first and a second spindle that are held in the turret base plate and are provided for receiving the bobbin tubes. The turret base plate and the spindles are each provided with their own drive. The longitudinal axes of the spindles are aligned in the vertical direction. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284416 | LEADER DEVICES USABLE WITH ROLL MEDIA AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM HAVING OUTPUT MEMBER - Leader devices usable with roll media arid an image forming system having an output member are disclosed. A leader device may include a leader member having a first end and a second end. The first end may attach to the output member of the image forming system. The leader device may also include an attachment means disposed on the second end of the image forming system for removably attaching the leader member to a leading edge of the roll media. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284417 | Movable Device for Holding Reels and Spools - A device is provided that is adapted for mounting on a vertical support, such as a stud at a construction job site, to hold a spool of wire off the floor, allowing the wire to be dispensed easily, yet providing sufficient drag on the reel to avoid excess unspooling of the wire. The device is adapted for mounting on a stud or comparable vertical support without the use of tools or fasteners so it can be moved quickly from location to location. The device is conveniently disassembled into two smaller assemblies for storage and transport to the job site. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284418 | REEL - A reel includes: a hub in which plural through holes are formed at a connecting portion that interconnects a cylinder portion and an axial center portion; a first flange that is disposed on one end portion of the hub and equipped with a first inner peripheral portion, which contacts a first reference surface formed on the connecting portion and ensures that a first flange surface does not touch the cylinder portion, and first insertion portions, which are inserted into the through holes; and a second flange that is disposed on the other end portion of the hub and equipped with a second inner peripheral portion, which contacts a second reference surface formed on the connecting portion and ensures that a second flange surface does not touch the cylinder portion, and second insertion portions, which are inserted into the through holes and are joined together with the first insertion portions. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284419 | Aircraft - An aircraft includes a fuselage or wing; a rotor mast; two rotors spaced axially along, and rotatably connected to the rotor mast; permanent and/or electro magnets on each of the rotors; and a rotor mast joint connecting the rotor mast to the fuselage or wing, wherein the rotor mast joint, in use, permits the rotor mast to tilt relative to the fuselage or wing in at least one plane. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284420 | HELICOPTER EXTERNAL LIFE RAFT POD - An emergency pod configured for use with a rotary wing aircraft is provided including a rigid, generally hollow shell. The shell includes a movable portion configured to move between a closed position and an open position. An inflatable raft is arranged within an interior portion of the hollow shell. The life raft is coupled to an inflation mechanism. A first activation device and a second activation device are operably coupled to the inflation mechanism. The first activation device and the second activation device are configured to operate the inflation mechanism to initiation inflation of the life raft when a force is applied thereto. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284421 | BETWEEN-WHEEL BOGIE MOUNTED TAXI SYSTEM - A motor-driven landing gear apparatus for an aircraft may include one or more motors attached to a bogie of the landing gear. At least one wheel-driving device may be attached to an axle of the landing gear. At least one telescoping shaft may interconnect the at least one motor and the at least one wheel-driving device. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284422 | Hovering Surveillance Air Vehicle - A hovering surveillance device. An electronic imaging device is disposed on a housing having a primary lift element, at least one compressed lighter-than-air gas element, a pitch adjustment element, and, a steering element. The compressed lighter-than-air gas is channeled to the primary lift element and the pitch adjustment element to selectively vary the altitude and angle for the housing such that scene of interest may be imaged. The lighter-than-air gas may be selected from the group of helium, hydrogen, heated air, neon, ammonia, and methane. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284423 | METHOD FOR LANDING AN AIRSHIP ON A LANDING DEVICE PLACED ON THE GROUND - A method for landing an airship on a landing device placed on the ground by: aligning, in particular horizontally aligning, the airship relative to the landing device with the aid of driving mechanisms arranged on the airship; lowering the airship onto a landing platform element of the landing device; arresting the airship on the landing platform element, wherein at least one electric magnet arranged in the landing device magnetically pulls the airship towards the landing device; and fastening the airship to the ground. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284424 | COMPONENT HAVING A BOX STRUCTURE FOR AN AIRPLANE AIRFOIL - The present invention relates to a panel, especially for a component having a box structure in an airplane airfoil, comprising a surface shaped body and grid-like reinforcement bars protruding from the body on one side of the body, and the body and the grid-like reinforcement bars are integral molded. Since the body and the grid-like reinforcement bars of the panel are integral molded, no additional connecting process is required, so that the disconnection phenomenon as happened between the skin and the stiffener or stringer of the prior art would not occur, and the assembly complexity can be decreased. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284425 | RADIO FREQUENCY SHIELDING SYSTEM - An assembly for shielding an aircraft from electromagnetic energy may include a window mounting configured to be conductively coupled to an aperture in a fuselage of an aircraft. The window mounting may include a window pane having an electromagnetically-reflective coating for reflecting electromagnetic energy. The window pane may remain electrically isolated from the fuselage prior to the electromagnetic energy exceeding a frequency of approximately 1 GHz. The window mounting may further include a capacitive gasket capcaitively coupling the window pane to the fuselage after the frequency of the electromagnetic energy reflected by the window pane exceeds approximately 1 GHz. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284426 | Joint Assembly to Form a Sealed Flow Conduit - An apparatus comprising an elongated structure, a first plate, and a second plate. The elongated structure has a channel. The elongated structure is configured to be associated with a primary structure on a first side of the primary structure. The first plate is configured to be connected to the primary structure at a joint and cover a portion of the elongated structure. The first plate is connected to the primary structure on the first side of the primary structure. The second plate is configured to be connected to the primary structure on a second side of the primary structure. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284427 | HANDLE FOR DUAL MODE AIRBORNE VEHICLE LANDING - An apparatus for reorientation of an airborne vehicle during decent employs a handle rotatably attached to the airborne vehicle and connected to a parachute. Once the parachute is deployed, rotation of the handle reorients a deck angle of the airborne vehicle with respect to the parachute. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284428 | Method and apparatus for the thermal protection of a space vehicle. - The essence of the invention is a method and apparatus for thermally protecting the external surface of the structure of a space vehicle during atmospheric reentry. The method, in detail, uses a recently discovered fundamental electrodynamic combustion mechanism for alkali metals to burn the metal onto the surface of the outer wall of the vehicle. In this mechanism, a static electric field that is always inherent to the burning alkali metal surface interacts electrodynamically with the ionized particles streaming behind the atmospheric front shock wave that propagates in front of the vehicle such that the electrodynamic Lorentz force deflects the particles perpendicularly away from the original direction of the ionized atmospheric flow. Thus, convective heat flux into the vehicle's structure is prevented. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284429 | MODULAR MINIATURE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT WITH VECTORED THRUST CONTROL - An aircraft for unmanned aviation is described. The aircraft includes an airframe, a pair of fins attached to a rear portion of the airframe, a pair of dihedral braces attached to a bottom portion of the airframe, a first thrust vectoring module and a second thrust vectoring module, and an electronics module. The electronics module provides commands to the two thrust vectoring modules. The two thrust vectoring modules are configured to provide lateral and longitudinal control to the aircraft by directly controlling a thrust vector for each of the pitch, the roll, and the yaw of the aircraft. The use of directly articulated electrical motors as thrust vectoring modules enables the aircraft to execute tight-radius turns over a wide range of airspeeds. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284430 | SYNCHRONIZATION OF FLUIDIC ACTUATORS - A fluidic system is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of fluidic oscillatory actuators, and at least one synchronization conduit connecting two or more of the actuators such as to effect synchronization between oscillations in the two or more connected actuators. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284431 | AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE WITH STRUCTURAL NON-FIBER REINFORCING BONDING RESIN LAYER - The present invention regards an aircraft structure comprising an aerodynamic composite shell ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140284432 | RELEASABLE SECURING MECHANISM - A line retention device configured to releasably retain one or more lines therebetween. The device has a retention bracket with a female detent on a first end portion and having a receiving aperture defined by a primary opening and a keyway. A male detent is on a second end portion and has a proximal portion, a head portion, and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion extends through the receiving aperture when the retention bracket is in the closed position with proximal and head portions on one side of the female detent and the intermediate portion on the opposite side of the female detent. The intermediate portion is configured to flex between a first, relaxed position with a necked down portion in the keyway so the male detent is blocked from moving out of the female detent portion and a second release position wherein the necked down portion is out of the keyway and aligned with the primary opening so the male detent can pass through the primary opening to move the retention bracket from the closed position to the open position. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284433 | Downspout Extension Ground Support - A support device for a downspout extension is provided, comprising a molded assembly having a U-shaped upper portion and an elongated ground stake lower portion. The upper portion comprises a first and second upright member forming a substantial U-shape, wherein the distal ends thereof include an inward tab extending therefrom. The tabs and the shape of the upper portion are utilized to secure a section of a downspout extension, while the lower portion is adapted to be pressed into the ground a measured distance such that the downspout extension is supported in an elevated position. Graduation indicia are placed along the lower portion to measure the upper portion height relative to the ground, whereby the user can properly pitch a supported downspout extension using consecutive ground support devices. The device ensures proper and continued drainage pitch through a downspout extension, preventing distortions which may otherwise impede proper drainage. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284434 | BAG-SUPPORTING FRAME APPARATUS WHICH IS MOUNTABLE ON A SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A bag-supporting frame apparatus is removably mountable on a portion of a substrate. The apparatus includes a gripping portion for contacting the substrate and holding the apparatus in place on the substrate. The apparatus also includes a bag-supporting portion configured to support an open end portion of a flexible plastic bag thereon, the bag-supporting portion including an outer loop portion and a downwardly-extending short portion attached to the outer loop portion at each end thereof. A projecting catch is defined, at each end of the outer loop portion, at the juncture of the downwardly-extending short portion and the outer loop portion. The outer loop portion is sized and configured to support a plastic bag of a predetermined size thereon. The apparatus also includes a connecting portion interconnecting the bag-supporting portion and the gripping portion. Methods of using the apparatus are also described. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284435 | MONITOR STAND - A monitor stand for supporting a screen unit is provided. The monitor comprises a supporting unit, a mounting unit, at least one contact wall and at least one brake unit. The brake unit includes a resisting block capable of moving between a first position and a second position. A lower frictional threshold force is generated between the resisting block and the contact wall if the resisting block is at the first position; an upper frictional threshold force is generated between the resisting block and the contact wall if the resisting block is at the second position. The mounting unit moves against the supporting unit and toward a first direction or a second direction, and the resisting block is at the first position if the mounting unit moves toward the first direction, and the resisting block is at the second position if the mounting unit moves toward the second direction. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284436 | Balloon Centerpiece - A balloon-supporting centerpiece having several tubes molded to a base with a central aperture. A tube can be secured into the tubes of the base and provides a channel for holding sticks having balloons attached thereto. The tubes can be secured beneath the base when not in use. The preferred base is a cylinder or heart shape. Tinsel strips cover the top of the base to hide the apertures and present a festive balloon centerpiece. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284437 | Device for Supporting Blinds - A device for supporting blinds has at least two components each having a holding part extending in a longitudinal direction and having a front surface forming a longitudinal receiving channel for receiving a part of a blind, an attaching part connected of one piece with the holding part, extending from the holding part in a transverse direction, and having a rear surface, and an adhesive layer provided on the rear surface of the attaching part and attaching the attaching part and thereby also the holding part to a supporting surface, and in the device the holding part, the attaching part, and the adhesive layer can be transparent. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284438 | ARTICLE MOUNTING SYSTEM - An article mounting system for non-destructively mounting sheet articles such as posters and other paper items to a mounting surface such as a wall, includes a clamping plate which is pivotable. A resilient compressible member holds the plate in a normal down position such that a portion of the plate serves as a jaw for pressing the sheet article against the mounting surface. The article is loosed by compressing the resilient member which pivots the plate. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284439 | Retractable Article Holding Device - The invention provides an improved device for holding a towel or equivalent article for use in the bath or shower so to provide a means of wiping eyes free of irritants. A retractable article holding device encases a retractable reel mechanism in a water tight housing unit, which is suction mounted to a vertical surface. The retractable mechanism consists of at least one tether cord and at least one gripping mechanism, to which a towel or equivalent article can be securely fastened. The retractable tether allows for the towel or equivalent article to be extended to a desired location when tension is applied and subsequently retract to its original position when tension is released. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284440 | MAGNETIC DISPLAY UNIT - A shelf display unit having one or more magnetic connectors allowing the display unit to be releasably attached to a shelf for the display of products. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284441 | LOAD BEARING AND SPRING LOADED QUICK ATTACHMENT ARM FOR USE WITH A VEHICLE HOIST - A quick attachment arm for securing to an elevated and structurally supporting location. A multi-sided and compressible band is constructed of a spring-loaded material. The band is open at its outer end and adapted to permit the band to be attached around a perimeter of the supporting location. An elongated arm is pivotally supported to and extending from the band, the arm adapted to supporting a weighted article placed thereupon. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284442 | Mounting System For Use With Audio/Visual Devices or the Like - A mounting system for attaching an audio/visual device to a surface via a surface mounting member. The mounting system includes a support attachment bracket configured to operatively connect to the surface mounting member, a display mounting bracket configured to operatively connect to the audio/visual device, an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a position of the display mounting bracket relative to the support attachment bracket between a collapsed position and a tilted position, and a locking feature configured to selectively engage a post for retaining the mounting system in the collapsed position. The locking feature is disposed on one of the support attachment bracket, the display mounting bracket, and the adjustment mechanism. The post is disposed on another of the support attachment bracket, the display mounting bracket, and the adjustment mechanism. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284443 | PORTABLE SHOPPING CART BEVERAGE CARRIER - A portable, compact and easy-to-install beverage carrier for shopping carts that also has space for marketing/branding/personalization. A portable beverage container apparatus is provided having a clamp portion movably connected to a beverage carrier portion that defines a container-receiving space. The clamp portion is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position the clamp portion extends outwardly from the beverage carrier portion in a first direction. In the retracted position the clamp portion is rotated relative to its orientation in the extended position and positioned substantially within the container-receiving space. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284444 | Rotatable Easel with Adjustable Arms - An apparatus for supporting and/or positioning two-dimensional objects is described. In some examples, the apparatus is an easel configured to position a canvas in front of a painter in any orientation within three-dimensional space. Such an easel enables a painter working with the canvas to adjust and/or orient the canvas with respect to the painter, such as by rotating the canvas towards or away from the painter, rotating the canvas about itself, translating the canvas vertically, translating the canvas horizontally, and so on. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284445 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND DEVICE FOR MANIPULATING A DETACHABLE OBJECT MOUNTED WITH UNRESTRICTED VIEWING FIELD - A method, system, and device for manipulating of surveillance cameras and the like mounted on top of utility poles. The system comprises: a multi-link articulating mechanism connected to a base, having a distal end, and configured to change positions of said distal end between over the base and cantilevered beyond the base; an object support connected to at least two links of the mechanism and configured to rotate from upright position with the distal end being over the base to upside down position with the distal end being cantilevered beyond the base; a winch mounted to the object support having a cable extended through said object support and configured for attaching the detachable object; and control means configured to manipulate the detachable object between being mounted upright and hanged by the cable at a predetermined height. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284446 | Platform for Whole Body Vibrator Unit - Disclosed is a platform for a whole body vibrational apparatus. The platform is powered by a centrally located iso-linear drive system incorporating elastomeric bushings that support the cover of the platform and impart the oscillatory motion from the motor to said cover. The use of the bushings reduces noise and cushions the jarring usually associated with oscillatory motion. The cover is curved in a manner to accommodate the iso-linear drive system and present a lower mounting height to aid in mounting and dismounting the platform. A modular column may also be added to control the vibrator platform but is also isolated from the platform at its connection. Additional control modules, such as a ski module, may be added to further enhance the utility of the platform. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284447 | CARRIER PLATFORM - A device for carrying high-voltage equipment in an electrically-insulated manner includes electrically non-conductive support insulators that are configured for mounting a carrier platform, which receives the high-voltage equipment, on a foundation in an electrically-insulated manner. Each support insulator extends towards the foundation from a bearing connected to the carrier platform. In order to provide such a device which is cost-effective and easy to produce, two support insulators extend at an incline from each bearing and the two support insulators form an acute angle with respect to their shared bearing. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284448 | Portable Pumping Unit Base - A portable pumping unit base for receiving and anchoring a pumping unit thereto is disclosed herein. The disclosed base generally comprises a body made of a rigid polyurethane foam system, said rigid polyurethane foam system comprising an isocyanate component and a polyol resin component. Additionally, the disclosed base made of said rigid polyurethane foam system may be encapsulated in a polyurea coating. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284449 | IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - An imaging element includes pixel portions each having a first sub-pixel and a second sub-pixel and outputs a phase difference detection-type focus detecting signal. An image signal A includes information for the first sub-pixel and an image signal AB includes information for the second sub-pixel. A level determining unit compares the image signal A with a threshold value SHA and compares the image signal AB with a threshold value SHAB. A correlation calculation processing unit performs correlation calculation for a signal excluding the image signal A having a level exceeding the threshold value SHA and the image signal AB having a level exceeding the threshold value SHAB so as to output the result of calculation to a CPU. The CPU calculates a focal shift amount in accordance with the result of calculation and performs a focus adjusting operation by drive-controlling a focus lens. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284450 | PHOTONIC LOCK BASED HIGH BANDWIDTH PHOTODETECTOR - The technique introduced herein decouples the traditional relationship between bandwidth and responsivity, thereby providing a more flexible and wider photodetector design space. In certain embodiments of the technique introduced here, a photodetector device includes a first mirror, a second mirror, and a light absorption region positioned between the first and second reflective mirrors. For example, the first mirror can be a partial mirror, and the second mirror can be a high-reflectivity mirror. The light absorption region is positioned to absorb incident light that is passed through the first mirror and reflected between the first and second mirrors. The first mirror can be configured to exhibit a reflectivity that causes an amount of light energy that escapes from the first mirror, after the light being reflected back by the second mirror, to be zero or near zero. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284451 | REDUCING LOCALIZED HIGH ELECTRIC FIELDS IN PHOTOCONDUCTIVE WIDE BANDGAP SEMICONDUCTORS - Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for implementing a high voltage variable resistor. In one aspect, an optical transconductance variable resistor includes a photoconductive wide bandgap semiconductor material (PWBSM) substrate, whose conduction response to changes in amplitude of incident radiation that is substantially linear throughout a non-saturation region thereof, whereby the material is operable in non-avalanche mode as a variable resistor, and first and second electrodes in contact with the material so that: a first triple junction boundary region is formed between the PWBSM substrate and the first electrode, and a second triple junction boundary region is formed between the PWBSM substrate and the second electrode, and the PWBSM substrate is located within an internal triple junction region formed between the first and second triple junction boundary regions. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284452 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPLAY DEVICE - According to one embodiment, an apparatus for manufacturing a display device, includes: a first holding section configured to hold a first substrate; a second holding section configured to hold a second substrate; a turning section configured to turn the first holding section such that the first substrate and the second substrate face each other; an elevation unit configured to elevate the second holding section and attach the first substrate and the second substrate via an adhesive layer; and a first radiation section configured to radiate ultraviolet rays from at least one direction of an inclined lower side of an opening of a space between the first substrate and the second substrate and an inclined upper side of the opening toward the opening. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284453 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE AND IMAGING APPARATUS - A solid-state imaging device according to the present disclosure includes: a pixel unit in which unit pixels are arranged two-dimensionally, each of the unit pixels including: a photodiode which stores signal charges; a transfer transistor for transferring the signal charges stored in the photodiode; a charge detection unit which temporarily stores the transferred signal charges; and a reset transistor for resetting the signal charges stored in the charge detection unit; and a vertical scanning unit which drives the pixel unit, the vertical scanning unit including: a row selection unit; a level shift circuit for converting a level of an externally inputted power supply voltage; and a buffer circuit for buffering a voltage whose level has been converted by the level shift circuit, the level shift circuit including: a step-down level shift circuit; and a step-up level shift circuit isolated from the step-down level shift circuit by a well. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284454 | Image Sensors and Methods with High Speed Global Shutter Pixels - An image sensor includes a plurality of pixels and a row driver. Each pixel includes a photodiode, a first transfer gate, a second transfer gate, a first storage node, and a second storage node. The row driver is configured to provide signals to the first transfer gate and the second transfer gate of each pixel such that charge is transferred from the photodiode to the first storage node through the first transfer gate while a signal representing charge stored at the second storage node is output from the pixel to a column readout line. The row driver is also configured to provide signals to the first transfer gate and the second transfer gate such that charge is transferred from the photodiode to the second storage node through the second transfer gate while a signal representing charge stored at the first storage node is output from the pixel. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284455 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING ELEMENT, IMAGING DEVICE, AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD - This solid-state image sensor includes a photosensitive cell array including first through fourth photosensitive cells | 2014-09-25 |
20140284456 | RADIATION DETECTION APPARATUS AND RADIATION DETECTION SYSTEM - A radiation detection apparatus includes a substrate; a pixel area constituted of one or more pixels including a sensor element on the substrate; and a light source, wherein the light source is disposed at a side of the substrate in which the pixel area is disposed and outside of the pixel area, and light from the light source is incident on the sensor element. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284457 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND MANUFACTURE FOR A TRACKING CAMERA OR DETECTOR WITH FAST ASYNCHRONOUS TRIGGERING - An image projection device for displaying an image onto a remote surface. The image projection device employs a scanner to project image beams of visible light and tracer beams of light onto a remote surface to form a display of the image. The device also employs a light detector to sense at least the reflections of light from the tracer beam pulses incident on the remote surface. The device employs the sensed tracer beam light pulses to predict the trajectory of subsequent image beam light pulses and tracer beam light pulses that form a display of the image on the remote surface in a pseudo random pattern. The trajectory of the projected image beam light pulses can be predicted so that the image is displayed from a point of view that can be selected by, or automatically adjusted for, a viewer of the displayed image. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284458 | LIGHT RECEIVING CIRCUIT AND PHOTOCOUPLER - A light receiving circuit includes a light receiving element, a transimpedance amplifier, a delay circuit and a comparator. The transimpedance amplifier is configured to convert the current signal into a first voltage. The comparator includes first to third current control elements each including first to third electrodes and configured to control current of the third electrode by voltage of the second electrode. The first voltage is inputted to the second electrode of the first current control element. Output voltage of the delay circuit is inputted to the second electrode of the second current control element. A second voltage is inputted to the second electrode of the third current control element. The comparator is configured to compare output current of the first current control element with sum of output current of the second current control element and output current of the third current control element. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284459 | LIGHT RECEIVING CIRCUIT - According to one embodiment, a light receiving circuit includes a light receiving element, a differential circuit, a fifth transistor, and first and second current sources. The differential circuit includes an amplifier and a bias circuit. The amplifier includes a first transistor, a second transistor, and a first feedback resistor. The amplifier is configured to convert a current from the light receiving element into a voltage. The bias circuit includes a third transistor, a fourth transistor, and a second feedback resistor. A reference voltage is supplied to a control electrode of the fourth transistor. The second and third transistors are included in a current mirror circuit. A fifth transistor has a control electrode connected to a connection point between the first and second transistors. A voltage signal switched to a high level or a low level according to a change of an optical signal is outputted. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284460 | SCANNING ENDOSCOPE - There is provided a scanning endoscope including an optical scanning unit in which an angle at which illumination light is emitted from a leading edge of an insertion portion is changed to scan the emitted illumination light on an object, a plurality of light receiving portions which is circumferentially spaced apart at the leading edge of the insertion portion and receives return light returning from the object as a result of the optical scanning unit scanning the illumination light, a light detection unit that detects the intensity of the received return light, a return light selection unit that selects the return light whose intensity is equal to or smaller than a predetermined threshold, and a storage unit that stores the intensity of the return light selected by the return light selection unit in association with the position where the optical scanning unit scans the illumination light. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284461 | BESSEL BEAM PLANE ILLUMINATION MICROSCOPE - A microscope has a light source for generating a light beam having a wavelength, λ, and beam-forming optics configured for receiving the light beam and generating a Bessel-like beam that is directed into a sample. The beam-forming optics include an excitation objective having an axis oriented in a first direction. Imaging optics are configured for receiving light from a position within the sample that is illuminated by the Bessel-like beam and for imaging the received light on a detector. The imaging optics include a detection objective having an axis oriented in a second direction that is non-parallel to the first direction. A detector is configured for detecting signal light received by the imaging optics, and an aperture mask is positioned | 2014-09-25 |
20140284462 | OPTICAL GESTURE SENSOR HAVING A LIGHT MODIFYING STRUCTURE - A gesture sensing device includes a single light source and a multiple segmented single photo sensor, or an array of photo sensors, collectively referred to herein as segmented photo sensors. A light modifying structure relays reflected light from the light source onto different segments of the segmented photo sensors. The light modifying structure can be an optical lens structure or a mechanical structure. The different segments of the photo sensor sense reflected light and output corresponding sensed voltage signals. A control circuit receives and processes the sensed voltage signals to determine target motion relative to the segmented photo sensor. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284463 | OPTICAL MODULE - On a predetermined mounting surface of a surface ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140284464 | LINEAR ENCODER AND METHOD OF ADJUSTING A LINEAR ENCODER - A linear encoder includes a housing, a scale disposed within the housing and a sensor unit disposed within the housing facing the scale with a gap between the sensor unit and the scale. The sensor unit is configured to scan the scale and obtain position information. At least one adjustment hole for a gap adjustment is disposed in at least one of the housing and an end cover of the housing at a position corresponding to a position of the gap. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284465 | EXPLORATION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF HYDROCARBONS WITH AN UNDERWATER VEHICLE - A method for detecting hydrocarbons with an underwater vehicle equipped with one or more measurement components is described. The method includes navigating the UV within the body of water; monitoring the body of water with measurement components associated with the UV to collect measurement data. The collected data from the UV is used to determine whether hydrocarbons are present and at the location. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284466 | Method and Apparatus for Pyrolysis-induced Cleavage in Peptides and Proteins - A method and apparatus for conducting the rapid pyrolysis of peptides, proteins, polymers, and biological materials. The method can be carried out at atmospheric pressures and takes only about 5 to 30 seconds. The samples are cleaved at the C-terminus of aspartic acid. The apparatus employs a probe on which the sample is heated and digested components analyzed. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284467 | METHODS OF MONITORING FOR ADHERENCE TO ARIPIPRAZOLE THERAPY - Methods for helping to monitor subject adherence with a prescribed antipsychotic drug treatment regimen are disclosed. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284468 | Cancer patient selection for administration of therapeutic agents using mass spectral analysis of blood-based samples - Methods using mass spectral data analysis and a classification algorithm provide an ability to determine whether a solid epithelial tumor cancer patient is likely to benefit from a therapeutic agent or a combination of therapeutic agents targeting agonists of the receptors, receptors or proteins involved in MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase) pathways or the PKC (protein kinase C) pathway upstream from or at Akt or ERK/JNK/p38 or PKC, such as therapeutic agents targeting EGFR and/or HER2. The methods also provide the ability to determine whether the cancer patient is likely to benefit from the combination of a therapeutic agent targeting EFGR and a therapeutic agent targeting COX2; or whether the cancer patient is likely to benefit from the treatment with an NF-κB inhibitor. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284469 | Performance Improvements for RF-Only Quadrupole Mass Filters and Linear Quadrupole Ion Traps With Axial Ejection - A RF only quadrupole rod set mass filter or mass analyser and a linear quadrupole ion trap with axial ejection are disclosed comprising a first pair of rod electrodes, a second pair of rod electrodes and an energy filter. The first pair of rod electrodes is longer than the second pair of rod electrodes. Ions having desired mass to charge ratios experience fringing fields at an exit region which results in the ions possessing sufficient axial kinetic energy to be transmitted by the energy filter. Other ions possess insufficient axial kinetic energy to be transmitted by the energy filter and are attenuated. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284470 | LENS FOR ELECTRON CAPTURE DISSOCIATION, FOURIER TRANSFORM ION CYCLOTRON RESONANCE MASS SPECTROMETER COMPRISING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING SIGNAL OF FOURIER TRANSFORM ION CYCLOTRON RESONANCE MASS SPECTROMETER - A lens for electron capture dissociation may include: a first electrode and a second electrode spaced apart from each other and arranged along a first direction; and a third electrode and a fourth electrode spaced apart from each other and arranged along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The first electrode and the second electrode may be disposed in a space in which a magnetic field is formed in the first direction and trap electrons. The third electrode and the fourth electrode may be in the form of a flat plate and may apply an electric field to the trapped electrons in the second direction. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284471 | Mass Spectrometers Comprising Accelerator Devices - A method of mass spectrometry is disclosed comprising providing a flight region for ions to travel through and a detector or fragmentation device. A potential profile is maintained along the flight region such that ions travel towards the detector or fragmentation device. The potential at which a first length of the flight region is maintained is then changed from a first potential to a second potential whilst at least some ions are travelling within the first length of flight region. The changed potential provides a first potential difference at an exit of the length of flight region, through which the ions are accelerated as they leave the length of flight region. This increases the kinetic energy of the ions prior to them reaching the detector or fragmentation cell. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284472 | Ion Mobility Spectrometer - A method and apparatus are disclosed for improving ion mobility spectrometry by using a fast and spatially wide ion gate based on local RF field barrier opposed to a switching DC field. The improvement accelerates the ion mobility analysis and improves charge throughput and dynamic range of the IMS. The invention is particularly suited for rapid dual gas chromatography. In one important embodiment, the accelerated IMS is coupled to a multi-reflecting time-of-flight mass spectrometer with a fast encoded orthogonal acceleration. There are described methods of comprehensive and orthogonal separation in multiple analytical dimensions. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284473 | ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE IONIZATION MASS SPECTROMETER - In an atmospheric pressure ionization source using an ESI or the like having a desolvation pipe with one end opening serving as an ion-drawing port, a drying-gas supplying port for supplying a drying gas against the ion-drawing direction is provided below the ion-drawing port, i.e. at a position opposite to the side where a nozzle for spraying a liquid sample into an atmospheric pressure atmosphere is located, as viewed from the ion-drawing port. When the drying gas is supplied from the drying-gas supplying port, the gas pressure becomes higher in a region above the ion-drawing port becomes higher than in a region below the same port and produces a downward air stream. This stream helps ions in the spray flow from the nozzle to easily come close to the ion-drawing port and be efficiently drawn into the desolvation pipe. | 2014-09-25 |