Abstract: Disclosed is a hand-held device for analyzing the alcohol content found in expelled respiratory gas, the device comprising an outer analyzer housing, a gas analysis and readout assembly, and a control circuit. The expulsion of respiratory gas into the device rotates a fan member. The number of revolutions of the fan member generates a revolution signal that is compared to a predetermined revolution value programmed into the control circuit. When the comparison generates a positive result, alcohol detecting means sample and test the respiratory gas passing through the device. The device thus forces the user to expel so-called low-lung, residual respiratory gas, which gas typically comprises more accurate levels of alcohol as compared to the consumer's blood alcohol content. If the comparison results in a negative signal, the user is prompted to repeat the procedure until a reading of low-lung respiratory gas has been acquired.

Abstract: A track jump apparatus for accessing an optical record medium and the position detection method thereof. The track jump apparatus moves the light spots of the laser beam from the current track to the object track. The track cross velocity and position are stably and precisely controlled during the track jump operation. When pulling in, the track cross velocity is controlled within the control band of the track servo loop, and the stability of the track servo loop is not affected. With track position detection, the apparatus adopts a hybrid track detection method, which generates the track position according to the linear area of a tracking error signal and a focus sum signal.

Abstract: An air cleaner electrode assembly includes an elongated collector electrode and a plurality of elongated discharge electrodes arranged around the collector electrode. A fan may move air in a direction parallel to a length of the electrodes. The collector electrode may have a plurality of distinct faces where at least one discharge electrode is associated with a corresponding face. A cleaning shuttle may be configured to ride on and remove debris from the elongated electrodes. A voltage differential across the electrodes and the fan speed may be adjusted independently of each other.

Abstract: An air cleaner electrode assembly includes an elongated collector electrode and a plurality of elongated discharge electrodes arranged around the collector electrode. A fan may move air in a direction parallel to a length of the electrodes. The collector electrode may have a plurality of distinct faces where at least one discharge electrode is associated with a corresponding face. A cleaning shuttle may be configured to ride on and remove debris from the elongated electrodes. A voltage differential across the electrodes and the fan speed may be adjusted independently of each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a virtual processor through USB (VPTU), which is installed in a peripheral with USB interface specifications and comprises an I/O instruction decoding unit for decoding or compiling received and compiled instructions of USB packets for parsing the instructions and converting the same into instructions identifiable by an application chipset of the peripheral or a CPU of a computer in order to eliminate microprocessors and memory devices of a conventional peripheral complied with the USB interface specifications and perform operations involved in the transmission or receiving of the USB packets and storing USB interface programs and intermediate data created in the operations.

Abstract: A humidifier includes a base defining an evaporation cavity, a water supply is supported on the base and has a discharge opening communicating with the evaporation cavity and is adapted to maintain a given level of water therein. A humidification unit is removably mounted on the base and includes a heating element projecting into the cavity with a wicking sleeve surrounding the element and into the cavity to wick water therefrom. Energization of the heating element causes evaporation of the water that has been wicked from the cavity. The resulting vapor is discharged through an exhaust grill above the cavity.

Abstract: A signal jitters detection system and its correction method are disclosed to detect minute time intervals (called “jitters”) between a clock signal and the upper and lower ends of a high-speed data stream. The system uses an optical head to read out an approximate relation between the amplitude variation and time variation of a radio frequency (RF) signal around the central level of an analog RF signal. Such a voltage difference is equalized as a time difference to obtain signal the jitters.

Abstract: A cross type supporter mounting system for a notebook computer keyboard comprises: a first platform for placing a computer keyboard and movable along an approximate horizontal direction; a second platform movable along a vertical direction and being positioned above the first platform; and a press plate installed between the first platform and the second platform. Thereby, by the pressure of the machining table with the operation of a press plate having a special pattern and cylinders, the last two steps in the assembling process is automatized. Therefore, the labor in the assembling process is reduced. Yield ratio is increased and the cost is decreased.

Abstract: A cross type supporter mounting system for a notebook computer keyboard comprises: a first platform for placing a computer keyboard and movable along an approximate horizontal direction; a second platform movable along a vertical direction and being positioned above the first platform; and a press plate installed between the first platform and the second platform. Thereby, by the pressure of the machining table with the operation of a press plate having a special pattern and cylinders, the last two steps in the assembling process is automatized. Therefore, the labor in the assembling process is reduced. Yield ratio is increased and the cost is decreased.

Abstract: A distilling device for converting unprocessed water into pure water including a fill tank, a base having a removable water tray with a boiling chamber therein for holding the unprocessed water, a removable mist chamber disposed above the base and having a heater depending therefrom into the boiling chamber to boil the unprocessed water and to convert it into a purified steam which rises into a condensation coil where a fan cools the coil and steam, causing the steam to condense into purified water and flow into a reservoir tank which also functions as a serving pitcher.

Abstract: An electronic device that assists, teaches, and inspires a user to perform otherwise unfamiliar or difficult tasks, during the time that the user is actually performing the task. In a preferred embodiment, the device comprises a visual and audible program for leading the user sequentially through the proper steps of the activity. The device is alternately embodied as a toothbrush holder having a timing or teaching function incorporated therein.

Abstract: An odor-eliminating apparatus that is disposed in or affixed to the inside of a container door or the underside of a container lid and adapted to emit an odor-eliminating gas every time the closed door or lid is opened and reclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises a battery operated ozone-generating module adapted for attachment to the inner surface of the container lid and including an orientation sensor that reacts to the door opening/closing and triggers the module to generate a predetermined amount of ozone gas and release it into the container. The ozone gas reacts with the organic odor molecules in the container to destroy the odor molecules and create therefrom a healthful mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A distilling device for converting unprocessed water into pure water comprising a fill tank, a base having a removable water tray with a boiling chamber therein for holding the unprocessed water, a removable mist chamber disposed above the base and having a heater depending therefrom into the boiling chamber to boil the unprocessed water and to convert it into a purified steam which rises into a condensation coil where a fan cools the coil and steam, causing the steam to condense into purified water and flow into a reservoir tank which also functions as a serving pitcher.

Abstract: A humidifier includes a base defining an evaporation cavity, a water supply is supported on the base and has a discharge opening communicating with the evaporation cavity and is adapted to maintain a given level of water therein. A humidification unit is removably mounted on the base and includes a heating element projecting into the cavity with a wicking sleeve surrounding the element and into the cavity to wick water therefrom. Energization of the heating element causes evaporation of the water that has been wicked from the cavity. The resulting vapor is discharged through an exhaust grill above the cavity.

Abstract: Carbon fabric adsorbents are produced by using a cellulose fabric as precursor, which is pretreated by washing with water, drying, immersion in chemical solution, force adsorbing and drying to be rewound into rolls; leading the pretreated roll by one end into a high temperature reactor from the upper end of the reactor and out from below the reactor at a set rolling up speed; controlling the temperature from the upper part to the lower part in the reactor body by gradually increasing it, wherein at the lowest part where it is adjacent the outlet port the temperature is controlled to permit the precursor that has passed through inside the reactor to be heated gradually from the above downwardly so that the precursor is oxidized, carbonized and activated; while the precursor is being subject to reaction treatment in the reactor, passing on the lower part of the reactor a reverse water vapor stream opposite the direction of action of the precursor to allow the precursor to be activated and to blow clean micro-pa