47th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090283597 | Electronic Voting Device, and Corresponding Method and Computer Program Product - A secure electronic voting device includes a reading device for reading electronic voting ballots carrying an item of voting information; an insertion device inserting a voting ballot into the reading device and preventing withdrawal of the ballot; a checking device checking validity of said voting ballot, issuing a signal transferring the voting ballot to a ballot box, after the item of voting information has been taken into account, when the voting ballot and/or the voting conditions are considered valid; a processor processing the item of voting information read by the reading device; a transfer device automatically transferring the voting ballot, after receipt of said signal confirming it has been taken into account and without human intervention, to the ballot box, allowing double counting of the voting information, one using data read by the reading device, and another performed in a deferred manner, by reprocessing voting ballots kept in the ballot box. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283598 | Image Detection System and Methods - An image detections system comprising an image detection system configured to detect images. The system also comprises a controller that synchronizes the image detection system to capture a reflected laser beam over a first integration time and to capture an environment image detected by the image detection system over a second integration time that is greater than the first integration time. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283599 | FABRICATION METHOD OF IC INLET, ID TAG, ID TAG READER AND METHOD OF READING DATA THEREOF - A method accurately inspects whether an IC inlet to be inspected is non-defective or defective in a state in which a large number of IC inlets are formed over an insulating film. The inspection of IC inlets formed over an insulating film is performed by transmitting microwaves to the IC inlets from antennas. To selectively irradiate the microwaves to only one IC inlet to be inspected out of a large number of IC inlets that are formed over the insulating film, a radio-wave absorbing plate is inserted between the insulating film and the antennas, and the microwaves are irradiated to the IC inlet through a slit formed in the radio-wave absorbing plate. The radio-wave absorbing plate is configured such that the slit, which is substantially equal to the IC inlet in size, is formed in a portion of a planar plate that is formed of a radio-wave absorber. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283600 | Automatic detection of an enabled interface of a card reader - A card reader includes a card interface, and one of the pins of the card interface is selected to decide the state of the card interface. The card reader further includes a control circuit to detect the logic state of the selected pin. If the logic state is a first one, the control circuit decides the card interface is enabled; otherwise, if the logic state is a second one, the control circuit decides the card interface is disabled. In some embodiments, a switch is connected between the selected pin and a power supply or a ground terminal, to be switched by a control signal to enable or disable the card interface. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283601 | SENSOR FOR MARKS ON OR IN MATERIAL AND METHOD OF SENSING A MARK ON OR IN A MATERIAL | 2009-11-19 |
20090283602 | Integrated Circuit Transponder, Method of Producing an Integrated Circuit and Method of Producing a Transponder - In a method of producing an integrated circuit ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283603 | VERSATILE HVAC SENSOR - An HVAC sensor is provided that includes a housing that houses a sensor. In some instances, a conduit is provided that has a first end that extends out the back of the HVAC sensor housing and adjacent to (and sometimes through) a hole in a duct of the HVAC system that is situated behind the HVAC sensor. The sensor itself may be positioned adjacent the other end of the conduit outside of the duct, and sometimes inside the housing of the HVAC sensor. The conduit may direct pressurized air emanating from the hole in the duct toward the sensor, thereby allowing the sensor to sense a parameter of the air in the duct without actually positioning the sensor within the duct. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283604 | Heating System for an Automotive Vehicle - A heating system for a vehicle having a power plant with a power plant coolant loop, and a method of operation, is disclosed. The heating system may comprise a HVAC module and a heater core coolant loop. The HVAC module includes a heater core. The heater core coolant loop includes a three-way valve having an inlet engaging the heater core for receiving a coolant, a first outlet that directs the coolant back into the heater core coolant loop, and a second outlet that directs the coolant into the power plant; a coolant pump for pumping the coolant through the heater core coolant loop; and a coolant heater located upstream of the heater core that selectively heats coolant flowing therethrough. Also, a coolant line receives the coolant from a heater core outlet of the power plant and directs the coolant into the heater core coolant loop. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283605 | VEHICLE SURFACES CLEANING AND DE-ICING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A liquid heating unit for use in a vehicle surface cleaning and deicing system, the liquid heating unit including a liquid heating assembly, having an inlet through which a washing fluid is received from a reservoir and an outlet through which the fluid is discharged for cleaning at least one vehicle surface, at least one heating element for heating fluid in the liquid heating assembly and a freeze protection element located in the liquid heating assembly, the freeze protection element including a deformable container being deformable in at least two generally perpendicular axial directions. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283606 | Climate Control System - A climate control system comprising a base, a mast extending from the base, a fan mounted on the mast for producing an airflow, the airflow being directed by an adjustable diffuser, and a fog introduction system connected to a water source and mounted adjacent to the fan. The fog introduction system introduces fog into the airflow. The fog introduction system comprises at least one fog ring and the water source may further comprise a pump. The climate control system may further comprising a heat source. The fog ring may comprise nozzles, and the nozzle diameter may be in the range of 0.002 to 0.02 inches. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283607 | Snow making apparatus - A snow making apparatus of the low profile snow gun type or of the tower type having independent and co-extending air and first water conduits supported above ground. Air and first water discharge nozzles are connected to the upper ends respectively of these conduits for producing a plume of atomized water from external interacting air and water discharge under pressure from the air and water discharge nozzles to produce snow in sub-freezing ambient conditions. A second water conduit co-extends with the air and first water conduits and a second water discharge nozzle is connected to the upper end of this second water conduit in the head of the snow gun or tower for discharge of additional water under pressure to ambient atmosphere through this second water discharge nozzle. An air valve is also provided in the head of the snow gun or snow tower and is connected to the second water conduit and the air conduit whereby the air valve disconnects the supply of air under pressure from the air conduit to the air discharge nozzle or nozzles when the air valve is subjected to water under pressure from this second water conduit. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283608 | Profiling of Tubes - A method of, and apparatus for, profiling a tube to form at least one profiled product having a first open end and a second open end. The tube ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283609 | ONE-PIECE TRIGGER CAP FOR A SPRAY DISPENSER - A finger trigger spray cap actuator for use in conjunction with a mounting cup ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283610 | AUTOMATIC ATOMAIZING SPRAY GUN - An automatic spray gun includes a nozzle ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283611 | SURFACE TREATMENTS AND COATINGS FOR ATOMIZATION - An atomizer, comprising a pre-filming region comprising a surface configured to reduce a mean drop size of a liquid to be atomized, wherein the surface has an effective contact angle, with reference to the liquid, of less than about 30 degrees; and a lip portion disposed at an end of the pre-filming region and configured to create hydrodynamic instabilities in a liquid film, wherein the lip portion comprises an alternating pattern of wetting and non-wetting surfaces, wherein the non-wetting surface comprises a contact angle, with reference to the liquid, of greater than 90 degrees, and the wetting surface comprises a contact angle, with reference to the liquid, of less than 90 degrees. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283612 | Seal arrangement for a fuel injector needle valve - A seal arrangement for a needle valve in a fuel injector ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283613 | Foam silicone parts in irrigation emitters - An elastic membrane is provided for use in a flow-control device comprising a housing with a seat of a predetermined shape and dimensions for the membrane such that when the membrane is mounted in the seat, the membrane is deflected by a pressure differential between its two opposite sides. The elastic membrane has a predetermined shape and dimensions matching the seat and is made of foamed elastomer with closed cells of predetermined cell density and morphology. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283614 | Metering Intake Manifold Plate Adapter - A nitrous oxide plate system is provided. The system may include a plate adapted to fit in an intake pathway of an internal combustion engine, and having a central passage therethrough that forms a portion of the intake pathway when the plate is installed in the internal combustion engine. The system may also include a first nitrous spray bar port passing into the central passage, and nitrous spray bars. Each of the nitrous spray bars may include distribution orifices of selected dimensions calibrated to meter a selected volume of nitrous oxide. The metering may be based on the selected dimensions of the distribution orifices and a pressure of the nitrous oxide provided to each of the nitrous spray bars. Each of the nitrous oxide bars may also be adapted to be interchangeably installed into the first nitrous spray bar port and project into the central passage when installed. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283615 | Nozzle With Improved Close-In Water Distribution - A nozzle is provided having a primary outlet for distribution of water relatively distant from the nozzle and a secondary outlet for distribution of water relatively close to the nozzle. The nozzle includes a threaded portion for coupling the nozzle to a source of pressurized water. A flow channel to the secondary outlet is formed through the threads to provide an appropriate pressure drop to improve water distribution to terrain relatively close to the nozzle. The flow channel may cut across the threads or may extend in the same direction as the threads. The flow channel may be tortuous or non-tortuous based on the number of directional changes in the flow channel, thereby allowing the tailoring of close-in water distribution characteristics. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283616 | Anti-spin assembly - An anti-spin assembly is arranged in a gyratory crusher. The anti-spin assembly includes an expandable braking receptacle, which is adapted to be expanded by way of a pressure medium. The braking receptacle is arranged in a space between a first surface formed on a part which rotates with the crushing head and a second surface formed on a non-rotary part which is connected to the frame bottom part. The braking receptacle is arranged, when expanding, to engage both the first and the second surface, thereby braking the rotation of the crushing head. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283617 | Shredder With Reduced Hazard Potential - A shredder having a safety feature(s) that reduces potential safety hazards. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283618 | Device to reduce clogging of gutters - A device for reducing clogging of a gutter comprises a housing which fits in a gutter over the downspout. The device contains a motor-driven grinder mechanism which grinds up waterborne leaves and other debris passing through the housing, preferably as they exit through the outlet of the housing to the downspout. The grinder mechanism preferably comprises one or more rotary type blades located above an inlet of the downspout. The device may also include a plunger mechanism which helps push water and debris in the housing through the grinder mechanism. Also, preferable the device includes a water sensor and a debris sensor for operating the motor only when both water and debris are present. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283619 | Grip design for fishing reels - A fishing reel handle grip design formed to produce optimal gripping ability and comfort by considering the ergonomic requirements of a fisherman's natural gripping hand shape as well as his body and arm alignment while loosely and comfortably grasping said grip. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283620 | Recording tape cartridge - A magnetic tape cartridge containing a tape reel to which a magnetic tape with a leader pin attached to a leading end is wound is equipped with a leader pin retaining structure for safe and secure retention of the leader pin immediately behind a tape egress/ingress opening. The leader pin retaining structure comprises a retainer member having resilient arms and a leader pin support for supporting the retainer member so as to place tail end portions of the resilient arms across end collars of the leader pin received in sockets provided adjacent to the tape egress/ingress opening, wherein the leader pin support resiliently urges and bends the resilient arms so as to retain the end collars of the leader pin by the tail end portions of the resilient arms, respectively. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283621 | RECORDING TAPE ATTACHING METHOD AND RECORDING TAPE ATTACHING APPARATUS - The invention provides a recording tape attaching method and a recording tape attaching apparatus for accurately attaching a recording tape to a reel hub. In the method and the apparatus for winding a recording tape around a hub of a reel, a hub is contacted with a recording tape retained by suction by a retaining member and rotated, thereby generating static electricity, and the recording tape is attached to the hub by attracting the recording tape to the hub by the generated static electricity. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283622 | FEEDING STATION FOR A PRINTING PRESS, CORRESPONDING PRINTING PRESS AND METHOD - A feeding station for a splicer of a rotary offset printing press is provided. The feeding station includes a feeding device for feeding a paper roll into a splicer; an unpack station for unpacking a paper roll; and a buffer station for storing an unpacked paper roll. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283623 | RECORDING-PAPER-ROLL SUPPORTING DEVICE AND PRINTER - A recording-paper-roll supporting device includes first and second members. The first member includes an insertion portion, a supporting portion at an end of the insertion portion, and a support shaft at an end of the supporting portion. The supporting portion includes an outer peripheral surface, insertion-portion-side cam surfaces at different phases and heights, a collar portion, support-shaft-side cam surfaces at different phases and heights, and a cut section. The second member includes a cylindrical portion, a flange portion, a cam follower, and an engaging claw. When the outer peripheral surface is inserted along the inner peripheral surface and the cam follower and the engaging claw are selectively engaged with the insertion-portion-side cam surfaces and the support-shaft-side cam surfaces, the engaging claw is elastically deformed and generates a reactive force which presses the cam follower so that the second member is positioned on the supporting portion. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283624 | Consumable Paper Roll Holder - A consumable roller holder is disclosed that provides a pair of arms extending from an essentially centrally located mount. A spindle is coupled to one of the arms for supporting a consumable roll and one of the arms is configured to pivot between a closed position and an opened position at which the arm is self-supporting to resist rotation of the arm toward the closed position. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283625 | REEL - A reel comprising a columnar wind-up unit | 2009-11-19 |
20090283626 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AERIAL RECOVERY OF FLYING APPARATUS - Methods and systems are provided which may allow a first vehicle to recover a second air vehicle while both are moving. The first vehicle and the second air vehicle may be traveling at different velocities. An attachment member of the second air vehicle may attach to a recovery member of the first vehicle while the first vehicle and the second air vehicle are traveling at different velocities. The recovery member attached to the second air vehicle may move relative to and along an exterior surface of the first vehicle in a direction substantially parallel to a direction of travel of the first vehicle. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283627 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AIR BRAKE RETENTION AND DEPLOYMENT - Methods and apparatus for an air brake system for a projectile according to various aspects of the present invention comprises a pivot and a protrusion mounted on the pivot. The protrusion is adapted to selectively translate outward from the projectile around a translation axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the projectile. The methods and apparatus may further operate in conjunction with an actuation system engaging the protrusion, wherein the actuation system is configured to selectively facilitate the translation of the protrusion. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283628 | DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ARRANGEMENT TO PROVIDE STABILIZING FEEDBACK TO A STRUCTURAL BENDING MODE - A control system and method of producing a stabilizing feedback includes generating a control output with a link in response to a deflection of a structure, the control output operable to at least partially resist the deflection. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283629 | HOVERING AERIAL VEHICLE WITH REMOVABLE ROTOR ARM ASSEMBLIES - The invention provides a hovering aerial vehicle with removable rotor arms and protective shrouds. Removing the shrouds reduces the weight of the vehicle and increases flight time. Removing the rotor arms makes the vehicle easier to transport. Removable rotor arms also simplify field repair or replacement of damaged parts. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283630 | Lighter-than-air vehicle for shading - The lighter-than-air vehicle for shading is an airborne, movable system that provides sun shade for an open area. The vehicle is a substantially flat flying device having upper and lower surfaces, and which is filled with a lighter-than-air gas or gases, such as helium or hydrogen. The vehicle may be tethered to the ground through control wires, or may be fully autonomous and controlled by propeller fans. The required power may be provided by wire from ground, or through a portable power source, such as solar cells, mounted atop of vehicle. The vehicle has sun sensors that allow it to track the sun, and provides around the clock shaded area underneath its surface. The vehicle can also have pressure sensors and altitude sensors that may trigger an alarm in case of an emergency descent to the ground. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283631 | ENGINE ASSEMBLY FOR AIRCRAFT COMPRISING AN AERODYNAMIC COUPLING FAIRING MOUNTED ON TWO SEPARATE ELEMENTS - An aircraft engine assembly including an engine, an engine mounting structure, and a nacelle surrounding the engine and including an air intake and fan cowls. The assembly further includes a cradle supporting the fan cowls, fixedly mounted on the mounting structure or else on an entity including a fan case and the air intake attached to the case. The engine assembly further includes a junction aerodynamic fairing including a first mounting mechanism mounted on the cradle, and including a second mounting mechanism mounted on the other of the elements from among the mounting structure and the entity. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283632 | Aircraft Attitude Control Configuration - An aircraft attitude control configuration enables control surfaces to provide attitude control for an aircraft at hover or low air speed conditions. The aircraft attitude control configuration includes a plurality of thrusters mounted to an aircraft for thrusting air, a first control surface kinematically coupled to the aircraft at a position downstream of a first thruster to enable a first vector force to be generated by a portion of the thrusted air from the first thruster on the first control surface, and a second control surface kinematically coupled to the aircraft at a position downstream of a second thruster, the first and the second control surfaces being displaced symmetrically on opposite sides of a longitudinal axis of the aircraft, the second control surface being configured to be independently and differentially movable with respect to the first control surface to enable a second vector force to be generated by a portion of the thrusted air from the second thruster on the second control surface. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283633 | INFILL PANEL OF A SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT IN A PASSENGER CABIN - A supply device in a passenger cabin, such as an aircraft passenger cabin, includes a first panel or “function panel” having one or more comfort elements, operating elements, visual display elements, and communication elements; and a second panel or an “infill panel”, which includes flexible supply channels. The panels are guided and lined up in a rail system of a PSC channel that is arranged in the direction of flight above a passenger seat row. The function panels are individually positionable in the PSC channel relative to the passenger seat row, wherein the infill panel synchronously follows a linear actuating movement of the function panel, and in this process automatically compensates for the distance dimension S | 2009-11-19 |
20090283634 | LOCKING MECHANISM WITH BI-MODAL ACTUATOR - A locking mechanism includes a hydraulic actuator component and an electronic actuator component that are arranged coaxially, each of the actuator components being arranged to control a locking member that retains a movable component. In one version, each of the actuator components can individually engage a mechanical detent to enable unlocking of the movable component, for use, for example, in an uplock mechanism for aircraft. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283635 | IMPACT RESISTANT COMPOSITE STRUCTURES - An impact resistant composite sandwich structure includes least one laminate face sheet joined to a stiffening element. The stiffening element includes a plurality of fibers and a resin for binding the fibers. The resin has a strain-to-failure greater than approximately 6%. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283636 | Module for an Aircraft - A module for an aircraft having a fuselage structure and a floor element defining a floor plane. The module includes a frame device adapted for mounting a functional element and the frame device is adapted for attachment to the floor element of the aircraft at a first location in the floor plane. The frame device is adapted for attachment to the fuselage structure of the aircraft at a second location, wherein the second location is not in the floor plane. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283637 | Aircraft floor and fuselage supplied with said floor - The invention refers to an aircraft floor ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283638 | INTEGRATED AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE IN COMPOSITE MATERIAL - Integrated aircraft structure in composite material that comprises a skin and stringers ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283639 | WING TIP JOINT IN AIRFOILS - An aircraft joint comprises a wing structure and a wing tip. The wing structure has a first part of a clevis and lug fastening system located around an outer end of the wing structure. The wing tip has a second part of the clevis and lug fastening system located around an end of the wing tip. The wing tip is capable of being joined to the outer end of the wing structure. An upper aerodynamic surface and a lower aerodynamic surface are formed by joining the wing structure and the wing tip. The first part and the second part are located about a center between the upper aerodynamic surface and the lower aerodynamic surface. The first part and the second part engage each other such that a moment reaction occurs around the upper aerodynamic surface and the lower aerodynamic surface. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283640 | ATTACHMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An attachment system includes a dual sleeve nut comprising at least two spaced-apart nut housings; at least two interiorly-threaded fastener openings extending through the nut housings, respectively; and a nut base connecting the nut housings. At least two threaded fasteners extend through the fastener openings, respectively, of the nut housings. A method of attaching a bracket to a composite structure is also disclosed. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283641 | AIRCRAFT WITH CONNECTION ELEMENT FOR CONNECTING A CONDUIT SYSTEM TO COOLING AGGREGATES IN AIRCRAFT CABINS - The invention relates to an aircraft with a connection element for connecting at least one first conduit element or the like positioned in a supply chamber of an aircraft with at least one second conduit element positioned in a cabin chamber of the aircraft, wherein supply chamber and cabin chamber are separated from each other by means of a separation element, substantially comprising a connection part comprising fastening elements for fastening the first and second conduit element. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283642 | BREAKABLE COUPLING DEVICE, AND AN ASSOCIATED TRIM ACTUATOR - A breakable coupling device for coupling together first and second main transmission shafts stationary in translation along a longitudinal axis of rotation of the device comprises a blocking device having a discontinuous first housing and a continuous second housing forming a closed loop; a compression device; at least one drive device connecting the blocking device and the compression device together in rotation about the longitudinal axis below a predetermined torque, wherein the discontinuous first housing is configured to receive the at least one drive device below the predetermined torque; and a shifting device configured to shift the at least one drive device non-reversibly from the discontinuous first housing towards the continuous second housing when the torque exerted on the at least one drive device is greater than the predetermined torque. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283643 | SHAPE-CHANGING STRUCTURE MEMBER WITH EMBEDDED SPRING - A shape-changing structural member has a shape-changing material, such as a suitable foam material, for example a polymer foam capable of withstanding at least 300% strain or a metal alloy foam capable of withstanding at least 5% strain. Springs, such as one or more coil springs, provide structural support for the shape-changing material. The springs may also be used to provide forces to expand and contract the shape change material. The springs may include pairs of concentric springs, one inside of another. The concentric springs may surround an underlying skeleton structure that supports the shape-changing material and/or aids in changing the shape of the material. The concentric springs may or may not be wrapped around the underlying skeleton structure. Multiple springs or pairs of springs may be coupled together using a sheet metal connector. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283644 | CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY FOR A TILT-ROTOR AIRCRAFT - A control lever assembly for a tilt-rotor aircraft, comprises at least one control lever which is movable relative to a control lever support. The control lever support has a rotational position that varies in correspondence with the tilt of the rotor of the aircraft. For example, the control lever support is movable by an actuator between a first position, in the airplane mode of the aircraft, in which the control lever moves substantially horizontally and a second position, in the helicopter mode of the aircraft, in which the control lever moves substantially vertically. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283645 | Cable Bracket - A cable bracket may be stamped from sheet material and folded to form a generally rectangular cable bracket suitable for attachment to, or within a wall or other construction space. The cable bracket may releasable secure multiple cables and or conduits. Two or more spring elements may be formed in the bracket to control and secure the cables within the bracket. A cable bracket may be secured to a metal, wood or concrete building element using any suitable fastener such as screws, nails, rivets and or bolts. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283646 | SUPPORT APPARATUS - A support apparatus | 2009-11-19 |
20090283647 | SUPPORTING APPARATUS FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - An apparatus for supporting a medical instrument includes an arm, which has a support portion to support a medical instrument at one end, and an intermediate portion of which is supported by a base portion via a support column. The arm moves the support portion horizontally and vertically. The apparatus also includes a rotary connecting member, which is provided at a second end of the arm and moves to a position corresponding to a position to which the support portion has been moved. The apparatus further includes a counterweight, which is connected to the support column to be immovable in the horizontal directions and movable in the vertical directions, and generates vertically downward force. The rotary connecting member is connected to the counterweight so as to be movable in the horizontal directions relative to the counterweight and movable in the vertical directions together with the counterweight. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283648 | Front-wheel steering gear having function of outputting directional signals - A front-wheel steering gear having a function of outputting a directional signal, comprises a turntable assembly, which has a stationary base, a turntable rotatably mounted on the stationary base and a front-wheel positioning rack fixedly attached to a top surface of the turntable; an axially extendable rail, having one end thereof connected to the stationary base of the turntable assembly; a rear-wheel positioning rack, connected to another end of the rail; and a steering sensor, provided on the turntable assembly for detecting rotational directions and angles of the turntable and outputting signals corresponding to the rotational directions and angles to an interactive device. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283649 | Utility Brackets for Securing Components to Structures - Utility brackets for attaching system components (e.g. wires or wire bundles) to structures are provided. The utility bracket includes a first portion that supports a product and a second portion for adhering to a support structure. The second portion includes a separation component that separates the second portion from the support structure by a predefined amount. The separation component includes a plurality of ridges or dimples for allowing even application of an adhesive. A nut plate or wire ties secure the product to the first portion. The second portion can include a base plate that is rotatably coupled to the first portion. The bracket can be formed by a molding or extruding process. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283650 | ARTICLE HANGING SYSTEM - An article hanging system includes both a hanging tool and an attachment such as a pole. The hanging tool can be used individually or as part of the system and has a handle, a hanging arm, and an article hanger. The handle, adjacent its handle attaching end, is configured for removably attaching with a pole adjacent its pole attaching end. The hanging arm attaches the handle and the article hanger attaches the hanger arm. The handle also has a wall end for remaining stationary at a wall position, and the pole has a floor end for remaining stationary at a floor position on a floor in order that a hanging article may be displayed at a wall hanging position. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283651 | Clip for Holding Toothbrushes and the Like - A holder for the shaft of an implement such as a toothbrush, the holder comprising a substantially flat display surface with an upright frame at the outer periphery of the display surface. A pair of flexible arms extend from the base forming a generally circular grip between the arms, with an entry gap between the arms. A bias hump extends from the base into the circular grip between the arms. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283652 | ADJUSTABLE BRACKET FOR A SLIDE ASSEMBLY - A bracket for a slide assembly includes a fixing base which is disposed on a slide assembly and includes a first wall, a second wall, a first side wall, and a channel. The first wall has a first bend portion perpendicular to the second wall. The second wall has a second bend portion corresponding to the first wall. A sliding member is slidably connected to the channel of the fixing base and includes a third wall, a fourth wall, and a second side wall. The third wall has a third bend portion perpendicular to the fourth wall. The fourth wall has a fourth bend portion corresponding to the third bend portion. A fixing member is connected to the sliding member and includes a fixing portion. The length of the sliding member is adjustable with respect to the fixing base to fit the longitudinal depth of a rack for mounting purpose. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283653 | JACK STAND AND METHOD FOR FORMING SAME - A jack stand and method for forming the same wherein the jack stand includes a base having at least 3 elongated support legs formed from a cylindrical metallic tube. The legs are braced and have support feet at bottom and terminate at top in a hollow cylindrical collar having a throughbore. A solid post, with a saddle at top, reciprocates within the collar. The post has a plurality of horizontally extending throughbores and a locking pin is extended through the throughbore in the collar and into one of the horizontally extending throughbores in the post locking the post in various positions. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283654 | ADJUSTABLE EXTENDING STAND FOR PANEL DISPLAYS - An adjustable extending stand for panel displays has a body, a sliding panel and multiple positioning devices. The body has a proximal end pivotally mounted to a panel display, a distal end and two mounting slots formed oppositely in the body. The sliding panel is slidably mounted between the mounting slots of the body and has a distal end selective protruding telescopically from the distal end of the body to abut a plane. The positioning devices are mounted securely in corresponding mounting slots and controllably engage the sliding panel to hold the sliding panel in a determined position relative to the body. Accordingly, a length of the adjustable extending stand may be adjusted by changing a position of the sliding panel relative to the body thereby conveniently adjusting an angle of the panel display or allowing different sized panels to be displayed conveniently. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283655 | Electronic Apparatus With A Stand - A telephone with a stand has a rear case and a stand leg swingably connected to the rear case. The rear case includes an embossed portion disposed in the center of a back wall thereof, two swing pivots protrudingly arranged in respective lateral faces of the embossed portion, and V-shaped grooves formed in the back face adjacently to the pivots. The stand leg has two main legs and an auxiliary leg connecting the main legs to each other. Each of the main legs has a locking claw protruding from a tip end thereof and engaged with one of the V-shaped grooves, and a guide groove formed in the distal end of the main leg. The guide groove includes a main groove portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the main leg and a sub groove portion orthogonal to the main groove portion. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283656 | Post mounting assembly and method for molten metal pump - A molten metal pump apparatus that includes a base member, at least two (2) support members or posts, and post sockets. The lower end of the posts are mounted to the base and forms a cement-less pump joint which is an objective of the present invention. The upper end of the post is connected to the post socket to form a cement-less pump joint which is a further object of the present invention. The connection joint between the posts and the base member and the post socket does not require cement to form or secure the joint. Therefore a replacement post identical to posts of the present invention may be provided without the need to dig out a cement joint but instead can be more easily removed and replaced. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283657 | Pendulum Actuated Automatic Leveler - An automatic apparatus for leveling suspended articles or hung objects to an angle relative to a reference. The shift lever assembly ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283658 | Spacer assembly for preventing an acoustic short circuit in a building - A spacer assembly adapted to prevent the formation of acoustical short circuits in a building ceiling, floor and/or wall assembly. The spacer assembly includes a support member and is adapted for spacing and supporting a finished interior building element in acoustic isolation with respect to a structural member. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283659 | YIELDABLE ASSEMBLY - A post structure includes a base post having an upwardly facing opening, and a post component which includes a housing with a bottom wall having an opening facing the opening of the base post. The post structure includes a rigid fastener which extends through the base and bottom wall openings, and a first washer engaged with the fastener, and a spring positioned between the bottom wall and washer. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283660 | Carrier of a wood planer for carrying a cutter and a motor - A light weight carrier movable along vertical guide posts of a wood planer includes left and right mounting seats having front and rear support blocks projecting oppositely and inwardly therefrom, front and rear guide holes adapted for extension of the guide posts, and cutter mounting holes each disposed between front and rear support blocks and between the front and rear guide holes, front and rear connecting rods each having left and right end sections respectively connected to the left and right mounting seats at the front and rear support blocks; a motor mounting plate fixed between the front support blocks; and a rear cover plate fixed between the rear support blocks. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283661 | MONITOR ALLOWING POSITION ADJUSTMENT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO RETRIEVING UNITS PROVIDED THEREON - A monitor includes a display mechanism having a display screen located on a front side thereof, and a video retrieving unit and an audio retrieving unit located at predetermined positions in the vicinity of the display screen; an adjusting mechanism connected to and located behind the display mechanism, and including a rotating unit connected to a rear lower portion of the display mechanism, and an elevating unit connected at an upper end to the rotating unit; and abase being fixedly connected to a lower end of the adjusting mechanism and provided at a bottom surface with a rotary disc. With these arrangements, the video and audio retrieving units of the display mechanism may be adjusted to a desired vertical height, inclination angle, and/or horizontal angle via the adjusting mechanism and the rotary disc of the base. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283662 | IMAGE SENSOR PACKAGE, CAMERA MODULE HAVING SAME AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE SAME - An exemplary image sensor package includes a substrate, an imaging area, a circuit layer and two passive components. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface, which are opposite to each other. An image sensing area is formed on the first surface of the substrate and a circuit layer is formed on the second surface of the substrate. The passive components opposite to the image sensing area are soldered to the circuit layer of the second surface. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283663 | SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF - It is an object of the present invention to provide a solid-state imaging device capable of significantly improving the signal readout characteristics of the pixel compared to the conventional technologies at low cost, without degrading the reliability, and a driving method thereof. The solid-state imaging device according to the present invention is a solid-state imaging device which includes a drive circuit, and the drive circuit includes: a P-channel transistor and a N-channel transistor which include gates connected to an output of the scanning circuit, and which include drains that are connected to each other, and a connecting point of the drains is connected to the control signal line, a switch which switches between VHI and DVDD to be supplied to a source of the P-channel transistor, and a switch which switches between VLOW and VGND to be supplied to a source of the N-channel transistor. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283664 | Optically-Triggered Power System and Devices - A power device is provided in an optically-triggered power system having a controller for generating electrical control signals and a converter for converting the electrical control signals to optical control signals. The power device includes a pair of terminals and a P-body region provided adjacent an N | 2009-11-19 |
20090283665 | IMAGE SENSOR WITH AN ALIGNED OPTICAL ASSEMBLY - An image sensor includes a substrate; a photosensitive die having an array of photosensitive sites for receiving incident light; wherein the substrate extends beyond a boundary of the photosensitive layer for forming a mounting surface; a support, which includes a receiving portion, mounted to the substrate and surround at least a portion of the array of photosensitive sites; a transparent layer mounted in the receiving portion of the support; an optical assembly through which the incident light passes and includes at least three mounting structures which are mounted respectively to one mounting location on the support and two mounting locations on the mounting surface of the substrate for aligning the assembly to the array of photosensitive sites. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283666 | Light Scanning Photoelectric Switch - Provided is a light scanning photoelectric switch that can be attached to a cover correctly even by an inexperienced person. The light scanning photoelectric switch includes: a casing that contains a light scanning unit and a photoelectric transducer and has an opening substantially in U-shape in cross section perpendicular to an axis; a cover that is detachably provided for the casing and is for covering the opening of the casing; an elastically deformable sealing member provided between the casing and the cover; an engagement unit provided for the cover and the casing so that the cover engages with the casing in a state in which the sealing member is compressed in an attachment direction along which the cover is attached to the casing; and a fixation portion capable of receiving a fixing member that compresses the sealing member in a direction different from the attachment direction in a state in which the cover engages with the casing. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283667 | ABSOLUTE POSITION LENGTH MEASUREMENT TYPE ENCODER - An absolute position length measurement type encoder includes: a scale in which an ABS pattern based on a pseudorandom code is provided; a light-receiving element for receiving bright and dark patterns formed by the scale; and a signal processing circuit for processing signals subjected to output of the light-receiving element and measuring an absolute position of the scale to the light-receiving element, wherein the signal processing circuit includes a space-dividing number conversion circuit that obtains finer intervals D than the array interval P | 2009-11-19 |
20090283668 | CALIBRATION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PET SCANNERS - A method, system and kit for calibrating a PET scanner is disclosed. A first aliquot ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283669 | Ion Implanter For Photovoltaic Cell Fabrication - Ion implanters are especially suited to meet process dose and energy demands associated with fabricating photovoltaic devices by ion implantation followed by cleaving. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283670 | Technique for Monitoring and Controlling A PLasma Process - A time-of-flight ion sensor for monitoring ion species in a plasma includes a housing. A drift tube is positioned in the housing. An extractor electrode is positioned in the housing at a first end of the drift tube so as to attract ions from the plasma. A plurality of electrodes is positioned at a first end of the drift tube proximate to the extractor electrode. The plurality of electrodes is biased so as to selectively attract ions to enter the drift tube and to drift towards a second end of the drift tube. An ion detector is positioned proximate to the second end of the drift tube. The ion detector detects arrival times associated with the at least the portion of the attracted ions. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283671 | Multi-channel electrospray emitter - Provided is a multi-channel electrospray emitter. The emitter includes a plurality of separate or distinct capillaries, each capillary being one channel and terminating in a nozzle, from which the analyte is sprayed. The multi-channel nanoelectrospray emitter may comprise a microstructured fibre. In one embodiment, the microstructured fibre may be a photonic crystal fibre. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283672 | FRAGMENTATION OF ANALYTE IONS BY COLLISIONS IN RF ION TRAPS - Analyte ions, particularly biopolymer ions, stored in an RF ion trap are ergodically fragmented by bombarding the analyte ions with collision ions, for example medium-mass, mono-atomic ions having a charge of opposite polarity to the charge of the analyte ions. Since the analyte ions are not fragmented by accelerating and/or exciting them to oscillations, as is the case with conventional collision-induced dissociation, the RF voltage of the ion trap can be set low enough that daughter ions with light charge-related masses that are produced by the fragmentation can also remain trapped in the ion trap. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283673 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ANALYSIS AND CORRECTION OF MASS SPECTROMETER DATA - A background component of reporter ion signals is determined by fitting a distribution function. A plurality of samples that include a protein labeled with a plurality of isobaric reporter ions is analyzed at a plurality of different times using a mass spectrometer, producing a plurality of mass spectra for the plurality of isobaric reporter ions. A cumulative distribution is calculated for an inverse coefficient of differential expression of the plurality of mass spectra using a processor. A Pearson Type IV distribution shifted by a constant value is fitted to the cumulative distribution and the constant value is solved for using the processor. A background component for each spectrum of the plurality of mass spectra is calculated from the constant value, a calculated coefficient of differential expression for each spectrum, and an average reporter ion signal value for each spectrum using the processor. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283674 | Efficient Atmospheric Pressure Interface for Mass Spectrometers and Method - An interface for atmospheric pressure ionization sources has an ion transfer tube with a plurality of passageways through a sidewall such that background gas can be pumped away before it reaches an exit end of the ion transfer tube. A flow of the background gas out the exit end is reduced, and a proportion of laminar flow in the ion transfer tube may be increased. Pressure in the ion transfer tube is also reduced and desolvation is increased. In one embodiment, an enclosure surrounds an inner tube of the ion transfer tube within a first vacuum chamber such that the enclosure provides a reduced pressure region within the first vacuum chamber. Overall, transport efficiency is increased. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283675 | 3D ION TRAP AS FRAGMENTATION CELL - In a tandem mass spectrometer with mass selector spatially separated from a mass analyzer, ions are fragmented in a three-dimensional RF by electron transfer dissociation. The fragment ions are then extracted from the 3D ion trap and introduced into the mass analyzer. The extraction is accomplished by providing, in one of the ion trap end cap electrodes, an aperture with a relatively large area covered by a conductive mesh or formed by closely spaced smaller apertures. The fragment ions are extracted from the RF ion trap by applying a DC voltage to one of the end cap electrodes. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283676 | EXTENDED ELECTRON TOMOGRAPHY - A method for improving image resolution of a three dimensional structure of at least one molecule conformation includes: determining a three dimensional structure of at least one conformation of a molecule in a sample from a first data set obtained from a series of 2D measurements of different geometrical projections of the molecule at a low electron beam dose in an electron microscope; producing a second data set including calculated two dimensional projections of the determined three dimensional structure of the at least one conformation of the same molecule; correlating data from a third data set obtained from at least one measurement of the same molecule using a higher electron beam dose with the second data set; and using the correlated data to improve the resolution of the three dimensional structure of the at least one conformation of the molecule by increasing the first data set with the correlated data and re-determining a three dimensional structure. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283677 | Section image acquiring method using combined charge particle beam apparatus and combined charge particle beam apparatus - There is constructed a constitution of including a mark image taking step of taking a reference mark image by subjecting a region other than an observation object section to EB scanning, a drift amount calculating step of calculating a current SEM drift amount with regard to a predetermined time point by comparing the taken reference mark image with a reference mark reference image, and an offset amount calculating step of calculating an offset amount of a current observation object section with regard to the predetermined time point prior to a section image taking step and taking a section image by correcting an EB scanning region at the predetermined time point based on the SEM drift amount and the offset amount at the section image taking step. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283678 | TARGET WITH THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM - A target with a thermal imaging system comprising a layer of corrugated plastic, a layer of bifurcated metallic foil, a layer of clear plastic, a wire grid, two strips of carbon tape, a front cover sheet, and a power lead. The layer of bifurcated metallic foil is situated on top of the layer of corrugated plastic. The layer of clear plastic is situated on top of the layer of bifurcated metallic foil. The wire grid is situated on top of the layer of clear plastic. One strip of carbon tape is adhered to the right side of the wire grid, and the other strip of carbon tape is adhered to the left side of the wire grid. The power lead is connected to the carbon tape. The front cover sheet is adhered to the target so that it covers the wire grid and carbon tape. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283679 | REFLECTIVE COLLECTION-TYPE LIGHT RECEIVING UNIT AND LIGHT RECEIVING APPARATUS FOR SPATIAL LIGHT COMMUNICATIONS - The reflective collection-type light receiving unit of the present invention is a reflective collection-type light receiving unit having a light receiving element which receives spatial light on which an information signal is superimposed after being reflected and collected via a concave mirror. The light receiving element is arranged approximately at the center inside the concave mirror, with the light receiving plane thereof facing to the reflection plane of the concave mirror. A pair of electrode leads connected to both electrodes of the light receiving element are extended so as to be opened from the center on the front plane of the concave mirror to both sides and connected to a light receiving circuit by way of the lateral plane of the concave mirror. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283680 | Terahertz Frequency Domain Spectrometer with Controllable Phase Shift - An apparatus for analyzing, identifying or imaging an target including an integrated dual laser module coupled to a pair of photoconductive switches to produce cw signals in the range of frequencies from 100 GHz to over 2 THz focused on and transmitted through or reflected from the target; and a detector for acquiring spectral information from signals received from the target and using a multi-spectral homodyne process to generate an electrical signal representative of some characteristics of the target with resolution less than 250 MHz. The photoconductive switches are activated by laser beams from the dual laser module. The lasers in the module are tuned to different frequencies and a phase shifter in the path of one beam allows the beams to have an adjustable phase difference. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283681 | Method and Device for Determining the Fluorescence of a Sample and Use Thereof - In a method and a device for determining the fluorescence of a sample, wherein the sample ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283682 | MULTI-ENERGY X-RAY IMAGING - An imaging method includes obtaining a first image data for a subset of a target region, the subset of the target region having a first metallic object, obtaining a second image data for the target region, and using the first and second image data to determine a composite image. A imaging system includes a first detector configured to provide a first projection data using a first radiation having high energy, and a second detector configured to provide a second projection data using a second radiation having low energy, wherein the first detector has a first length, the second detector has a second length, and the first length is less than 75% of the second length. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283683 | Semiconductor device with a CMOS image sensor, apparatus comprising such a semiconductor device and method of manufacturing such a device - The invention relates to a semiconductor device with a semiconductor body comprising a CMOS image sensor with an active region having viewed in projection first sides and second sides perpendicular to the first sides said active region comprising a matrix of active pixels arranged in rows and columns, each pixel having a photosensitive region, the device further comprising a plurality of circuit elements for operating the pixel in the image forming process, the plurality of circuit elements comprising a first set of circuit elements for read-out of the columns and a second set of circuit elements for controlling the rows. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283684 | RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE DETECTION DEVICE AND RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE DETECTION SYSTEM - Even when there are plural radiographic image detection devices and external devices between which communication takes place, a link with a designated external device may be established easily and reliably. An electronic cassette used in imaging or an electronic cassette that stores generated image data in an image memory is attached to a handle that stores a console ID, which indicates a console that is to be specified as a target of communication. When the attachment of the electronic cassette with the handle is detected by an attachment detection section, a connection request signal is sent to the console indicated by the console ID stored in the handle. When a connection permission signal is received from the console, a link between the electronic cassette and the console is established. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283685 | RADIATION DETECTION APPARATUS AND RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM - There is provided a radiation detection apparatus including a sensor panel including a photoelectric conversion unit with a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements over a substrate, a wavelength converter, disposed over the photoelectric conversion unit of the sensor panel, for converting a radiation into light detectable by the photoelectric conversion element, a plane shaped light emitting body for emitting light to the photoelectric conversion unit of the sensor panel, disposed over the wavelength converter, and a protective layer disposed on the plane shaped light emitting body. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283686 | AIRCRAFT HAVING AN INTEGRATED RADIATION DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A radiation detection aircraft has at least one component member of the aircraft having scintillator material. A signal converter is coupled to the at least one component member. An accumulator is coupled to the signal converter. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283687 | SCINTILLATION DETECTOR AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING AND TESTING - A method of assembling a scintillation detector including placing a scintillator crystal in a casing, and forming a sealed casing having a controlled atmosphere different than ambient atmosphere, wherein the controlled atmosphere includes an inert gas and a trace gas in an amount of at least about 1 vol % and not greater than about 30 vol %, wherein the trace gas is selected from the group of materials consisting of hydrogen, helium, neon, krypton, xenon, and carbon monoxide. The assembling method further includes testing the sealed casing for leaks by detecting the presence of the trace gas. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283688 | SCINTILLATOR DEVICE - A detector includes a scintillator crystal having a front face and a rear face, a backplate disposed proximal to the rear face of the scintillator crystal, and a biasing member disposed proximal to the backplate and applying a biasing force to the backplate. In turn, the backplate applies a biasing force to the scintillator crystal in a direction toward the front face. The biasing member comprises a single-turn, round-section wire wave spring. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283689 | RADIATION DETECTING APPARATUS, AND RADIATION IMAGE PICKUP SYSTEM - In a radiation detecting apparatus of the invention, plural pixels are arranged, and the pixel has a conversion element converting a radiation into an electric signal and a switching element connected to the conversion element. The conversion element includes a first electrode disposed on a first surface of an insulating substrate, a second electrode disposed on the first electrode, and a semiconductor layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The first electrode is made of a light-transmitting conductive material which transmits light emitted from a light source, and the first electrode is formed from a light transmitting electroconductive material transmitting light emitted from a light source disposed on a second surface of the insulating substrate opposite to the first surface. The switching element has a light shielding member which prevents incidence of the light from the light source to the switching element. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283690 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DETECTING CONCEALED NUCLEAR MATERIAL IN CARGO - A cargo inspection system and active inspection methods for operating the same to confirm or clear a presence of explosives and/or nuclear materials in cargo. The active inspection methods use high-energy photons and/or neutrons to induce fission, and measure prompt neutrons, delayed neutrons, and delayed gamma-rays. Additionally, if one or more suspect objects are identified within the cargo with a preceding radiographic or computed tomography scan, a microprocessor calculates a position that produces optimal active inspection signals. The cargo or one of a primary radiation source, a secondary radiation source, or one or more radiation detectors are moved to this calculated position before fission occurs. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283691 | NEUTRON SHIELDING FOR DOWNHOLE TOOL - A downhole tool for performing measurement of a formation. The tool comprising a housing surrounding a source for generating neutrons and a detector for detecting the neutrons. A shield is located outside of, or embedded in, the housing and focuses the neutrons. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283692 | ION-GENERATING DEVICE AND ELECTRICAL APPARATUS - An outer casing is partitioned, in a plan view, into a high-voltage transformer drive circuit block for disposing at least a high-voltage transformer drive circuit, a high-voltage transformer block for disposing at least a secondary side of a high-voltage transformer, and an ion-generating element block for disposing an ion-generating element. It is thereby possible to obtain an ion-generating device suitable for reduction in size and thickness, and an electrical apparatus mounted with the same. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283693 | INTEGRALLY GATED CARBON NANOTUBE IONIZER DEVICE - Described herein is a field ionization and electron impact ionization device consisting of carbon nanotubes with microfabricated integral gates that is capable of producing short pulses of ions. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283694 | DOUBLE-FACED ION SOURCE - Disclosed is an ion source comprising a plate-shaped source body which has radioactivity on its both sides and allows positive and negative ions to penetrate through the source body. The present invention gives beneficial effects. First, the ion source structure can improve the ionization efficiency of sample molecules, and the generated sample ions have a centralized distribution within a flat space on both sides of the source body. Such distribution of ion cloud facilitates to improve the IMS sensitivity. Meanwhile, the source body of the present invention has a transmittance in itself. Thus, positive and negative ions generated on both sides of the source body can penetrate through the source body and be separated to the both sides of the source body. In this way, it is possible to improve the utilization efficiency of ions. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283695 | MULTI MODE ION SOURCE - A multi mode ion implantation system, which operates in both an arc discharge mode of operation and a non arc discharge mode of operation, is described. The multi mode ion implantation system may consist of dual ionization volumes forming two ion sources, an arc discharge source and a non arc discharge source, in tandem. The dual chambers and the two sources feed the ion implantation system with material of various species for multi mode, an arc discharge and a non arc discharge operation. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283696 | Pre-Cryogenic Electron Microscope Specimen Holder - A pre-cryogenic electron microscope specimen holder is disclosed. The pre-cryogenic electron microscope specimen holder includes a specimen holding member and a cryogenic energy storing member. The cryogenic energy storing member further includes a liquid gas storing trench formed therein to store the liquid gas. The cryogenic energy storing member is disposed under the specimen holding member to further supply the cryogenic energy to the specimen to extend the observation time for the specimen in an electron microscope. | 2009-11-19 |