Abstract: A collision recognition device for a vehicle is proposed, comprising a pressure sensor with a first electrode and a second electrode, both having first and second ends, the second end of the first electrode being connected to a first terminal of a first resistor, the second end of the second electrode being connected to a first terminal of a second resistor During use, a first voltage V1 is applied to the first end of the first electrode, a second voltage V2 is applied to a second terminal of the first resistor so that a voltage difference between said first terminal of the first resistor and said second terminal of said first resistor forms a first status voltage indicative of circuit integrity. A first signal voltage V3 at the second end of the second electrode is indicative of whether said first and second electrodes are in contact. During a collision, the two electrodes are pressed together in the collision zone, which creates an electrical contact in this region.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microchannel chip having microchannels fabricated without using an original such as a mold. The microchannel chip of the present invention comprises at least an upper substrate and a lower substrate, the upper substrate and the lower substrate being bonded together, characterized in that at least one non-bonding thin-film layer is formed on the bonding side of at least one substrate and that opposite ends of the non-bonding thin-film layer are each connected to a port open to the atmosphere. When a positive pressure is applied through one port, the area that corresponds to the non-bonding thin-film layer inflates to create a gap that can function as a microchannel, with the result that a liquid and/or a gas can be transferred from one port to the other.

Abstract: A method for coke removal in delayed coker drums is provided. The method comprises the steps of draining from the drum of substantially free-flowing coke, performing a vibration signature analysis on the drum to identify whether and where any coke remains attached to the interior wall of the drum after the draining step, and cutting the coke from the areas identified by the signature analysis step.

Abstract: A winding device (1) that winds a wire (W) around a rotating work piece (C) includes a spindle shaft (43, 53) that supports the work piece (C) and rotates about an axial center, a wire supply mechanism (6) that supplies the wire (W) to the work piece (C), a guide (10, 10A) that rotates together with the spindle shaft (43, 53) and guides the wire (W) supplied by the wire supply mechanism (6) to a winding position of the work piece (C), and a guide moving mechanism (20, 20A) that adjusts the winding position of the work piece (C) by adjusting a position of the guide (10, 10A) relative to the work piece (C). The guide (10, 10A) is capable of being moved in an axial direction and a radial direction of the spindle shaft (43, 53) by the guide moving mechanism (20, 20A).

Abstract: A method for concealing a fastener beneath a floor carpet in an automotive vehicle. A flap is first cut in the carpet and that flap is retracted away from an opening in the carpet formed by the flap. An object, such as a floor console, is then attached to the vehicle by securing the object to the vehicle with a fastener extending through a portion of the object aligned with the carpet opening. The flap is then replaced in the opening to conceal the fastener.

Abstract: A process for the production of high octane number gasoline from light refinery olefins and benzene-containing aromatic streams such as reformate. The process achieves good utilization of both the ethylene and the propylene present in the mixed olefin feed from the unsaturated gas plant while reducing gasoline benzene levels. The light olefins including ethylene and propylene are reacted with the light aromatic stream containing benzene and other single ring aromatic compounds to form a gasoline boiling range product containing akylaromatics. The reaction is carried out with a two-catalyst system which comprises a member of the MWW family of zeolites and an intermediate pore size zeolite such as ZSM-5 using a fixed catalyst bed in both stages. Use of the two catalyst system enables the conversion of the ethylene and propylene components of the olefin feed to be converted to alkylaromatics under favorable conditions.

Abstract: A system for monitoring foreign matter includes a manufacturing line having plural process processing apparatuses, a production management system which manages the processing of workpieces in the manufacturing line, plural optical heads which monitor foreign matter in relation to at least one of the workpieces, and which provide an output signal indicative thereof, and at least one image signal processing unit provided in a lesser number than a number of the plural optical heads for processing the output signal therefrom.

Abstract: A seal support system (1) for maintaining barrier fluid in a mechanical seal (2) including a vessel (10) for containing barrier fluid, a system for feeding barrier fluid between the vessel (10) and the mechanical seal (2), a system for automatically detecting barrier fluid within the vessel (10) and a system for automatically restoring barrier fluid within the vessel (10), and a system (100) for automatically draining barrier fluid from the vessel (10) after a predetermined period of time. The system for discharging (100) may automatically drain barrier fluid from the vessel (10) for a predetermined period of time. The system of discharging (100) may automatically drain barrier fluid from the vessel (10) with a predetermined rate of discharge. The system of discharging (100) preferably includes a system for draining barrier fluid from the vessel (10) and a valve for automatically controlling the draining of barrier fluid from the vessel.

Abstract: A method for producing a cathode material for a lithium battery, characterized in that it comprises admixing a compound liberating a phosphate ion in a solution and metallic iron, and dissolving the metallic iron, followed by firing, thereby synthesizing ferric phosphate. The above method further comprising reacting a raw material mixture while grinding it down or refluxing can produce ferric phosphate cathode material having a fine particle diameter and exhibiting high activity, through a precursor before firing having a fine particle diameter.

Abstract: In a process and an apparatus for synthesizing urea which synthesize urea from ammonia and carbon dioxide, the operating condition can be grasped easily and with good accuracy. A process for synthesizing urea which includes: a reaction step of obtaining a urea synthesis solution which contains urea, unreacted ammonia, unreacted carbon dioxide and water by causing ammonia and carbon dioxide to react with each other; a stripping step of separating a gas mixture containing the unreacted ammonia and the unreacted carbon dioxide by stripping the urea synthesis solution by using at least a portion of raw material carbon dioxide; a condensing step of obtaining a condensed liquid by condensing the gas mixture in an absorbing medium while cooling the gas mixture; a recycling step of recycling the condensed liquid to the reaction step; and a step of measuring the density of the condensed liquid online. An apparatus for carrying out this process is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for providing DC battery backup power to Power over Ethernet, (PoE) Mid Span or End Point Power Sourcing Equipment, (PSE), such that in the event of the loss of utility power the PSE device is able to continue to provide power for some time while battery capacity remains. The apparatus includes an AC to DC converter that receives an AC power input and outputs DC power to the power over Ethernet circuitry and a DC battery pack that provides backup DC power to the power over Ethernet circuitry.

Abstract: The present invention provides an image sensor module having build-in package cavity and the Method of the same. An image sensor module structure comprising a substrate with a package receiving cavity formed within an upper surface of the substrate and conductive traces within the substrate, and a package having a die with a micro lens disposed within the package receiving cavity. A dielectric layer is formed on the package and the substrate, a re-distribution conductive layer (RDL) is formed on the dielectric layer, wherein the RDL is coupled to the die and the conductive traces and the dielectric layer has an opening to expose the micro lens. A lens holder is attached on the substrate and the lens holder has a lens attached an upper portion of the lens holder. A filter is attached between the lens and the micro lens. The structure further comprises a passive device on the upper surface of the substrate within the lens holder.

Abstract: The present invention affords an adjustable beverage container holder. The holder has a sleeve, a movable jaw located at least partially within the sleeve, and an adjusting ring. The sleeve has a sleeve axis and the jaw has at least one groove and a container surface that is coaxial with the sleeve axis. The adjusting ring is rotatably mounted to the sleeve and has a rigid member that engages the groove on the jaw. Upon rotation of the adjusting ring with respect to the sleeve and about the sleeve axis, the engagement of the sleeve gear tooth rigid member with the groove moves the jaw either into or away from the sleeve axis. In this manner, an adjustable beverage container holder is provided.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device formed on a semiconductor chip includes first memory arrays, a plurality of second memory arrays, a first voltage generator, and first bonding pads. The semiconductor chip is divided into first, second and third rectangle regions and the third rectangle region is arranged between the first rectangle region and the second rectangle region. The first memory arrays are formed in the first rectangle region. The second memory arrays are formed in the second rectangle region. The voltage generator and first bonding pads are arranged in the third rectangle region. The first bonding pads are arranged between the first rectangle region and the voltage generator and no bonding pads are arranged between the voltage generator and the second memory arrays.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an image sensor module and forming method of wafer level package. The image sensor module comprises a metal alloy base, a wafer level package, a lens holder, and flexible printed circuits (F.P.C.). The wafer level package having a plurality of image sensor dice and a plurality of solder balls is attached to the metal alloy base. A plurality of lens are placed in the lens holder, and the lens holder is located on the image sensor dice. The lens holder is placed in the flexible printed circuits (F.P.C.), and the flexible printed circuits (F.P.C.) has a plurality of solder joints coupled to the solder balls for conveniently transmitting signal of the image sensor dice. Moreover, the image sensor dice may be packaged with passive components or other dice with a side by side structure or a stacking structure.

Abstract: A novel integrated golf ball launch monitor for measuring flight path parameters for a golf ball is disclosed. This integrated launch monitor includes a housing that includes a sensor, a user output device, and a processor. The processor performs the steps of monitoring a trigger zone, determining that the golf ball has launched from the trigger zone, capturing position information for the golf ball with the sensor, calculating the flight parameters using the position information, and outputting the flight parameters on the user output device. A display and/or a speaker may be added to the monitor as a means of outputting the flight parameters from the processor to a user of the monitor. The integrated launch monitor may be sized and constructed to be portable and may also include a battery (which may be rechargeable).

Abstract: These methods, devices, and structures are useful in the field of ophthalmology; the devices and methods relate variously to separating or lifting corneal epithelium from the eye preferably in a substantially continuous layer, placing a lens or other suitable ocular or medical device beneath the epithelial membrane, and to the resulting structures formed by those procedures. The de-epilthelialization devices generally utilize a non-cutting separator or dissector that is configured to separate the epithelium at a naturally occurring cleavage surface in the eye between the epithelium and the corneal stroma (Bowman's membrane), specifically separating in the region of the lamina lucida. The separator or dissector may have a structure that rolls or vibrates (or both) at that cleavage surface or interface during the dissection step. The separated epithelium may be lifted or peeled from the surface of the eye to form an epithelial flap or a pocket.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved membrane pervaporation and vapor permeation system in which the vacuum is produced by a fluid passing through a Venturi-type nozzle. The fluid is chosen from solvents that have little or no affinity for the permeate molecules. It is applicable over process feed rates, and can be used for the separation of aromatic species from hydrocarbon.

Abstract: A snowmobile ski including a runner fabricated from flat metal plate stock and incorporating mounting features for securing the runner to the ski and a wear strip of a relatively harder material provided on and projecting from a lower surface of the runner body. A quick release mounting system is provided for attaching the runner to the ski, including quick installation and release wedge mounting systems. The thin runner blade and wear strip are of the same thickness and are joined by a brazed joint. The invention contemplates a method of fabricating the runner and a method of mounting the runner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tire assembling-disassembling tool for use in a tire assembling-disassembling machine arranged to rotatable support a tired wheel or wheel rim, said tool being cantilever supported on a respective guide member of the tire assembling-disassembling machine, said tool extending parallel to the axis of rotation of the wheel and comprising a tool-carrying arm slidable mounted on said guide member, and at least one nail-shaped member having a first end thereof constrained to said supporting arm so to be able to made roto-translational movements with respect thereto, and the other free end hook-shaped with back facing said wheel rim.