Abstract: A multi-band antenna is adapted for disposing on a substrate with a ground plane and a matching circuit disposed thereon, and includes a feed-in section, a coupling section, a grounding section, a multiple-bend arm, and a conductor section. The feed-in section is connected electrically to the matching circuit. The coupling section is connected electrically to the feed-in section and is disposed spacedly from the ground plane. The grounding section is connected electrically to the ground plane. The multiple-bend arm is connected electrically to the coupling section and the grounding section and cooperates with the grounding section to form a signal path for signals in a first frequency band. The conductor section is connected electrically to the multiple-bend arm and cooperates with a portion of the multiple-bend arm to form a signal path for signals in a second frequency band.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 16, 2010
Date of Patent:
April 24, 2012
Assignee:
Quanta Computer Inc.
Inventors:
Chieh-Ping Chiu, Feng-Jen Weng, Hsiao-Wei Wu, I-Ping Yen
Abstract: A computer component securing device includes a rack and a pair of rail assemblies. The rail assemblies are mounted respectively on two sides of a computer component and are disposed on the rack. Each rail assembly includes a rail and a handle pivoted to a front end of the rail. The handle is disposed to facilitate manipulation by a user. By turning the handle pivotally relative to the rail about an angle, a portion of the rail is urged in a direction away from the computer component to interferingly engage the rack so as to position the computer component in the rack.
Abstract: An electrical screw terminal comprising a metal tunnel through which an elongate passage runs designed to receive a connection strip and comprising a tapped hole passing through a wall of said tunnel. The terminal comprises a telescopic screw passing through the tapped hole and comprising an operating head designed to be actuated to command said screw, a tightening head designed to clamp an electrical conductor and the connection strip. The telescopic screw comprises at least a first section having an external thread designed to collaborate with the tapped hole and having an internal thread designed to collaborate with an external thread of at least a second cylindrical section. The operating head comprises a single driving profile to drive said sections together in rotation via drive means.
Abstract: Integrated systems and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 6, 2007
Date of Patent:
April 17, 2012
Assignee:
Neotract, Inc.
Inventors:
Joseph Catanese, III, Matt McLean, Theodore C. Lamson, Amik Nagpurkar, Daniel Merrick, Joshua Makower, Claude Vidal, Russell J. Redmond, Michael Collinson, Mitchell C. Barham, Scott West
Abstract: A bistable electromagnetic actuator comprising a magnetic circuit comprising a magnetic yoke in which a shunt extends perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of said yoke and comprising a permanent magnet positioned between a first surface of the yoke and the shunt. A plunger core is fitted with axial sliding between a latched position and an unlatched position. A coil extending between the shunt and a second surface of the yoke is designed to generate a first magnetic control flux to move the plunger core from an unlatched position to a latched position. A second magnetic control flux enables the plunger core to move from the latched position to the unlatched position by the action of a return spring.
Abstract: The current measuring device comprises a first measuring resistor to receive a measurement current, and a first signal amplifier having an input connected to said first measuring resistor and an output to provide a first measurement signal. A second measuring resistor is connected in series with said first measuring resistor, and first voltage limiting means are connected in parallel on the first measuring resistor to branch a first shunt current off when a first limiting voltage is reached on said first measuring resistor. The value of the first measuring resistor is greater than the value of the second measuring resistor A processing unit comprises one such current measuring device.
Abstract: Provided is a panel (3) for analysis having a chamber inside for transferring a sample liquid dispensed as a drop on an injection port (14). The injection port (14) is formed to protrude in a direction away from the chamber, a recessed section (12) is formed around the injection port (14), and the injection port (14) is arranged on the side of a rotating axis center (11) of a holding member (101) for the panel for analysis in an analyzer. Thus, even when a sample liquid is adhered around the injection port, contamination and shortage of the sample liquid can be prevented.
Abstract: The invention provides a data visualization system comprising a data value memory in which is maintained a finite set of data values and display means arranged to display a contoured representation. One or more of the data values are displayed as contours around one or more data points and each data value is centered on a data point. The invention also provides a method of data visualization and a data visualization computer program.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 1, 2008
Date of Patent:
April 17, 2012
Assignee:
Bally Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Andrew John Cardno, Craig Ivan Soper, Nicholas John Mulgan, Patrick Nicholas Ryan, Paul Alan Cardno, Andreas Mahn, Nichole Kaufmann
Abstract: A differential amplifier circuit includes: P-type and N-type differential input units outputting respectively first and second outputs in response to first and second input voltages; a P-type current mirror circuit driven by the second output; an N-type current mirror circuit driven by the first output; an output unit outputting an output voltage in response to control outputs from the P-type and N-type current mirror circuits; a first sub-current source including first and second P-type transistors connected in series; and a second sub-current source including first and second N-type transistors connected in series. Control ends of the second P-type and second N-type transistors receive the control outputs from the P-type and N-type current mirror circuits, respectively. Control ends of the first P-type and first N-type transistors are coupled to a common node between the first and second P-type transistors, and a common node between the first and second N-type transistors, respectively.
Abstract: A display device (100) of the present invention has a first switch (3) and a second switch (4) on an upper surface of its casing, and includes a control circuit (18) for controlling the first switch (3) and the second switch (4) and a light source (19) inside the casing. The control circuit (18) performs control so that the light source (19) is turned on when the second switch (4) is pressed after a predetermined period of time has passed from when the first switch (3) was pressed. Thereby, the display device (100) of the present invention prevents entering of a person into a projection area before projection of video, and controls inadvertent start-up.
Abstract: A surface with superhydrophobic and hydrophilic or superhydrophilic regions can be made. The hydrophilic or superhydrophilic regions can selective collect water on the surface.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 11, 2006
Date of Patent:
April 10, 2012
Assignee:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Inventors:
Xiaoxia Sheng, Lei Zhai, Michael F. Rubner, Robert E. Cohen
Abstract: A retractable light turret mounted in a platform, a firing device that can be deployed through an opening in a protective cowling for ensuring the closing of the opening, and elevation and azimuth aiming devices for the firing device, wherein the protective cowling has, on its external face, a close-in defense device, and at least one observation device coupled with a display device arranged inside the platform.
Abstract: Medical devices, systems and methods that are useable to facilitate transnasal insertion and positioning of guidewires and various other devices and instruments at desired locations within the ear, nose, throat, paranasal sinuses or cranium. Direct viewing of such placements via an endoscope.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 31, 2007
Date of Patent:
April 3, 2012
Assignee:
Acclarent, Inc.
Inventors:
Eric Goldfarb, Thomas R. Jenkins, Isaac J. Kim, Tom T. Vo, Thomas J. Wisted, Daniel T. Harfe
Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmudenali’ characterized by its large sized blooms with white ray florets and prolific branching, and a response time of 7.5 weeks.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 6, 2010
Date of Patent:
April 3, 2012
Assignee:
Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.
Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmustone’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with yellow ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date August 17 (week 34); blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 24, 2010
Date of Patent:
April 3, 2012
Assignee:
Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.
Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmupearly’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with white ray florets and a cream center, and prolific branching; natural season flower date October 10; blooming for a period of 4 weeks.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 24, 2010
Date of Patent:
April 10, 2012
Assignee:
Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.
Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmucandle’ characterized by its large sized blooms with white ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date August 17-21; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 3, 2009
Date of Patent:
April 17, 2012
Assignee:
Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.
Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmuaval’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with purple ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date October 15-22; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 21, 2010
Date of Patent:
April 17, 2012
Assignee:
Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.