Abstract: Disclosed is a portable, hand-held printing apparatus capable of maintaining high printing quality even when the movement of the apparatus becomes unstable due to looseness or wrinkles of a printing medium or even when the moving velocity of the apparatus changes. When a user moves the housing of this apparatus on a printing medium to print on the printing medium by using a printhead, the apparatus itself detects the moving velocity of the housing. On the basis of this detection result, the apparatus adjusts the supply timing of a driving signal for driving the printhead.

Abstract: A handheld inkjet printing mechanism is provided for printing a selected image on a print surface of a solid hard body or a semi-flexible body, such as on human skin for face-painting at carnivals, for temporary tattoos, body decorations and the like, on walls and furniture for printing designs, on packages and building materials for labeling purposes, etc. The printing mechanism has a chassis which supports a controller that stores the selected image. An inkjet printhead supported by the chassis selectively ejects inkjet ink onto the print surface in response to the controller as an operator moves the printing mechanism over the print surface to record the selected image thereon. A printhead-to-print surface spacing device controls the spacing between the printhead and the print surface while printing. A printing method using such a handheld printing mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: Eyeglasses are converted in appearance by a cover clip-on for part of the front portion of the frame of the eyeglasses. A set of eyewear combines the eyeglasses with the cover clip-on. The set may be enlarged by provision of a sunglasses clip-on and/or temple coverlets. A cover clip-on can mask the top and bottom eye rims of the eyeglasses or have a strip form, with top eye rim cover sections, possibly interconnected by a bridge. The strip is assembled with the eyeglasses mechanically and/or magnetically.

Abstract: A frame for eyeglasses has a clip for grasping a shirt pocket mounted on a lateral surface of one or both temple pieces of the frame. The clip may open and close by flexing, or by pivoting of the clip with respect to the temple piece on which it is mounted.

Abstract: An arrangement for angularly adjusting an eyeglass temple comprises a first connecting mechanism releasably connected to a frame, the first connecting mechanism comprising a lateral hole having a staged bore and a rear engagement section including inner outer projections; and a second connecting mechanism mounted on a front end of the temple, the second connecting mechanism comprising an inner flexible staged shaft secured in the lateral hole, a slit recessed into the staged shaft, an arcuate section adjacent the staged shaft, the arcuate section being urged by the outer projection, and a series of serrations recessed into the arcuate section with the inner projection interfitted into a space between adjacent ones of the series of serrations. An up or down movement of the temple about the frame causes the inner projection to switch a securing from one of the series of serrations to the other.

Abstract: A contact lens is fitted to a cornea of a patient's eye to gradually alter the patient's cornea during continued wear to reshape the cornea to reduce the myopic condition. The contact lens has a plurality of zones that includes an optical zone, a fitting zone, one or more facilitate zones, an alignment zone and a peripheral zone. The one or more facilitate zones are utilized to redistribute cornea tissue to cause the cornea to have a flattened central portion surrounded by a steep mid-peripheral ring.

Abstract: A method of determining an eyeglass prescription for correcting a user's vision is provided. The method includes: prompting the user for selective parameters; configuring an eye chart for display based on the selective parameters; receiving sizing input from the user if the user increases or decreases the size of the eye chart until the eye chart appears clear; reconfiguring the eye chart based on the received sizing input; comparing the reconfigured eye chart to the configured eye chart; and determining the eyeglass prescription for correcting the user's vision based on a comparison between the reconfigured eye chart and the configured eye chart. A system for determining an eyeglass prescription for correcting a user's vision is also provided. The system includes a parameter module, a configure module, a receive module, a reconfigure module, a compare module, and a determine module. The parameter module prompts the user for selective parameters.

Abstract: Autostereoscopic images are produced by projecting a stereo pair of images onto a modified cube-corner retroreflective material. The cube-corner differs from that commonly available in that it has been altered to return the light to viewers eyes rather than directly back to the source of the projection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a projection apparatus utilizing plural light sources, in which the light source principally irradiating the light valve is switched by moving the relative position between the plural light sources and the mirror for guiding the lights outputted from such light source to the light valve. Also the configuration can be simplified by using commonly the light condensing device for the plural light sources.

Abstract: A reflective display device that is capable of improving a light efficiency in a reflective liquid crystal display in which a light is obliquely inputted from a peripheral light source or an auxiliary light source. In the device, an optical medium is provided with an inclined surface for refracting an incident light and refracting a light reflected from a reflective display part such that an obliquely inputted external light is vertically incident, to the reflective display part. Accordingly, it becomes possible to maximize a light efficiency of the reflective liquid crystal display at which a light is obliquely inputted from the peripheral light source or the auxiliary light source.

Abstract: The invention relates to an outside rearview mirror for a motor vehicle. Said rearview mirror comprises a mirror base, to be attached to the motor vehicle; a mirror head, which carries a mirror glass. The invention also relates to a self-blocking drive, arranged in a multipart drive housing, with an electric motor, whose output shaft is in engagement in gear with a reduction gear and/or can be folded and moved back out of the service position (F to P) about a swivel axis and hinged to the motor vehicle under the effect of an external force; and the invention relates to electromechanical or electronic means, detecting a relative movement. In a known servo drive of this type, time consuming installation steps must be performed. Therefore, the object of the present invention is to enable a relatively arbitrary number of ways to lead the motor connections out and to enable the motor to move out of a blocked position while the installation remains simple.

Abstract: There is provided a reflecting mirror for use in a rear projection display and so on, comprising a glass substrate at least one surface of which is polished to have a predetermined surface waviness (0.05 &mgr;m or less on the measurement condition that the cut-off value is 0.8 mm to 8 mm), and a reflecting film which is formed on the polished surface of the glass substrate by film-forming in order of aluminum (Al), magnesium fluoride (MgF2) and titanium dioxide (TiO2). As a result, it is possible to obtain a reflecting mirror wherein any pattern of light and shade in an image projected on a screen which occurs due to the difference in light intensity resultant from irregularities in the mirror are prevented, and thereby the image quality can be improved.

Abstract: A display instrument, in particular for a vehicle, with a printed circuit board, at least one illuminable display area and at least one illuminating element which has an LED and can be fastened on the printed circuit board by a contact socket. To simplify the production of the display instrument, the contact socket has a support component for activation electronics for activating the LED.

Abstract: A decorative light holder has a decorative shape, is made of a translucent material and has at least three substantially parallel reflective surfaces. A portion of light striking each surface is reflected and another portion of that light passes through the light holder. This structure provides a pleasing appearance in which areas of one side of the light holder appear to be darker than other areas of the same side. The corresponding areas on the opposite side of the light holder also appear to be lighter and darker but the area that was lighter on one side is darker on the opposite side and the area that was darker on one side is lighter on the opposite side. When made of two injection molded pieces, each piece is made of a different color plastic, enhancing the pleasing appearance of the holder. Preferably the surfaces on at least one side are textured, such as with a prismatic structure.

Abstract: A lampshade with a plating film layer is made of ceramics. The plating film layer is formed by a low temperature sputter coating on the lampshade. The color of the plating film layer can be varied, and is tolerable of high temperature. A receiving chamber is installed in the lampshade. A receptacle is elastically supported in the receiving chamber. The inner wall of the receiving chamber has an inner thread. The inner thread and receptacle serve for inputting power so that pins of a bulb are connected to the receptacle or threaded into the inner thread.

Abstract: A laser beam emitting unit includes a laser diode, a collimating lens upon which a laser beam emitted by the laser diode is incident, a base plate to which the laser diode is fixed, a lens holder which holds the collimating lens, and a holder support plate via which the lens holder is fixed to the base plate. The holder support plate includes a flat portion which faces the base plate with a gap between the flat portion and the base plate, and at least two leg portions which extend from the flat portion to the base plate in a direction substantially perpendicular to the flat portion. Each of the at least two leg portions includes a claw portion which is deformed to be fixed to the base plate, wherein the gap is maintained between the flat portion and the base plate.

Abstract: The invention concerns a submersible light generator with an impermeability protection index (IP) of 68 for glass or plastic optic fibers, including a plurality of impervious modules, wherein at least one lamp module and at least one transfer module of the light beam are provided, these modules being thermally separated and insulated from each other, but connected to each other in an impervious manner. Moreover, the generator sheath has the ability to capture and transfer of heat towards the exterior within each module.

Abstract: A vehicle light can include a single light source and be capable of switching between low-beam mode and high-beam mode by moving a movable portion. The vehicle light can also include a first reflecting surface, a projection lens, and a shutter selectively insertable in the luminous flux from the first reflecting surface to the projection lens. The vehicle light can further include a second reflecting surface having a first focus and a second focus, a third reflecting surface having a first focus and second focus, a fourth reflecting surface having a focus approximately on the second focus of the second reflecting surface, wherein when the third reflecting surface is located in its inserted position relative to luminous flux between the second reflecting surface and the fourth reflecting surface, the first focus of the third reflecting surface is substantially on the second focus of the second reflecting surface. The movable portion can include the shutter and the third reflecting surface.

Abstract: A highly efficient luminaire. The luminaire includes a light source that emits light. The emitted light is redirected by a light transformer having a curved circular reflective interior surface, the reflective interior surface reflecting the light in a predetermined pattern. A substantial amount of light being may be reflected close to an axis coincident with a radial line defining a radius of the circular reflective interior surface. Additionally, a substantial amount of light may be reflected in a pattern with low divergency or parallel with an axis of the light transformer. The light is transmitted to the exterior of the luminaire by an optical window.

Abstract: A light assembly includes a linear light source has a longitudinal axis and a refractor and/or a reflector. A main refractor extends along the length of the light source and parallel thereto. The main refractor has a rear portion coated with a reflecting material in a desired pattern extending along the length of the main refractor.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a porcelain object comprising creating a mold, pouring a first layer of porcelain into the mold, drying the procelain at least partially, applying color to the first porcelain layer, pouring a second layer of porcelain into the mold above the applied color, drying the second porcelain layer at least partially and releasing the porcelain layers from the mold. Also disclosed are a lamp and sculpture fabricated according to the method.

Abstract: Stand arrangement, in particular for medical examining and surgical microscopes, having a support foot (1), an upper part (2a), which can be rotated with respect to the support foot (2) about a vertical axis (A), and a boom (3), mounted pivotably thereon, for holding the microscope (9). The lamp housing (11) is arranged on a carrier (10) connected to the boom (3) and thereby serves to balance the stand.

Abstract: A recessed down light includes a mounting base frame, a rotary carrier revolvably supported in the mounting base frame, two friction members fastened to the mounting base frame and pressed on the rotary carrier and adapted hold the rotary carrier in position when external force disappeared, a lamp holder holding a halogen lamp and pivoted to the rotary carrier for turning in and out of the rotary carrier by hand, and a track frame fastened to the rotary carrier and adapted to guide circular motion of the lamp holder relative to the rotary carrier within 90°.

Abstract: A vehicular headlamp with a movable reflector in which suitable aiming is possible using an aiming screw made from synthetic resin. The headlamp includes a synthetic resin lamp body and synthetic resin front lens that define a lamp compartment is which a reflector carrying a light source is housed. An aiming mechanism is disposed between the lamp body and the reflector and that supports the reflector such that it may be tilted relative to the lamp body. The aiming mechanism includes an aiming fulcrum that forms a tilt fulcrum for the reflector, a synthetic resin screw that extends forward and is rotatably supported in the screw insertion hole of the lamp body, and a synthetic resin nut member attached to a bracket formed on the reflector that meshes with the screw and is moved forward or backward in connection with the rotation of the screw. A nut slide guide carrying the nut member and supporting it so that it can slide forward and backward is integrally formed with the lamp body.

Abstract: A position indicating device (10) that can be mounted to a truck (12), comprises an electric lamp (18) and an adjustable mounting arrangement (20) for mounting the lamp to a rear end (17) of the truck. The lamp (18) is connectable to the truck's battery and has a convergent lens for emitting a focussed beam of light when the lamp is illuminated. A position indicating device (10) is mounted to the rear end (17) of the truck near opposite corners of the truck defined between the rear end and sides thereof. The position of each lamp is adjusted so as to produce a beam (43) of light that is directed downwardly onto a ground surface (42) thereby to form a spot (44) of light on the ground. The spots of light, being spaced from the truck, can be observed by the driver of the truck via the truck's rear view mirrors(48), thereby enabling the driver to judge the proximity of the spots of light and hence the truck, to the boundary of a confined area in which the truck is to be manoeuvred.

Abstract: A first fixing means is for fixing a room lamp and a roof trim with each other and is provided to the room lamp and the roof trim. A second fixing means is for fixing the room lamp and a roof framework with each other with the roof trim being interposed between the room lamp and the roof framework, and is provided to the room lamp and the room trim.

Abstract: A motor vehicle headlight comprises a light source co-operating with a mirror and a glass, the mirror having a back and at least one side cheek exposed to radiation from the source. According to the invention, at least one of the cheeks is suitable in at least one zone for reflecting light so as to extend laterally and with continuity the beam generated by the back of the mirror, substantially without reinforcing said beam on the road axis; the glass is smooth or deflects to a very small extent only. Application to homogeneous light beams of great width.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp includes right and left reflectors disposed in a lamp body and a ballast that allows a discharge bulb mounted in the reflector to continue a stable discharge. The pair of right and left reflectors is offset in the vertical direction. The right reflector is also offset in the fore-and-aft direction to be located behind the adjacent left reflector. The ballast is disposed to extend over enlarged spaces extending from below the right reflector. Thus, the center of gravity of the ballast is made close to the center of gravity of the headlamp excluding the ballast.

Abstract: A vehicular indicator lamp that provides an observer with a novel visual impression even when the point of observation is moved either horizontally or vertically while ensuring clarity of the lamp. A reflective surface of a reflector is divided in an orthogonal grid into a plurality of segments, each of which is allocated a reflective element. The reflective surface is formed as a two-dimensional wavy surface in which concave surface reflective elements and convex surface reflective elements are alternatingly repeated in each of two directions. As a result, in the case where the reflective surface of the lamp is viewed from the front, when the point of observation is moved horizontally or vertically, the brightness pattern of the reflective surface changes dynamically to accompany the movement of the point of observation, causing the observer to perceive a strong glittering sensation.

Abstract: A lane mark irradiation lamp forming a pair of light distribution patterns on left and right sides of the road surface ahead of a vehicle. The light distribution patterns are formed so as to extend along the lane marks provided on the road, and the luminous intensity distribution of the light distribution patterns in lateral direction in a first angle position that is in a downward direction at a predetermined angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the lamp is set so as to have peaks on both sides of such a longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp such as a rear combination lamp comprising: a reflex reflector lens that is fitted in a front lens of the lamp so as to reflect the light from the outside the vehicle lamp back to the outside, and a light reflector that is formed in the front lens so as to face the reflex reflector lens and to entirely reflect the light from a light source toward the light source. The vehicle reflex reflector lens is made of a material that has a lower heat resistance than the front lens.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp including an optical means having a light source to be rotated by the driving unit having a driving source. The driving unit is provided with a rotational position detecting means including a base member and a rotating body being rotatable with respect to the base member for supplying signals corresponding to the rotational position of the rotating body with respect to the base member of the rotating body, and the optical means and rotating body of the rotational position detecting means are connected by clutch means.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method and apparatus for creating a variable colored lighting effect at some desired remote location by means of multiple source lighting means, usually red, blue and green, illuminating the end of individual bundles of fiber optic cables which are then combined into one larger cable bundle which is then routed to the desired remote location.

Abstract: An adapter for coupling to a power tool having a motor with about 2000 W power, the adapter including a transmission for coupling the motor of the power tool to a poker, so as to convert the power tool to the power supply for a concrete vibrator, and a method for making a concrete vibrator, the method including mounting an adapter on a power tool having a motor with about 2000 W power, and coupling the adapter to a poker, thereby converting the power tool to a concrete vibrator.

Abstract: A method of mixing viscous fluids is disclosed. The method comprises rotating a mixing apparatus (20) in a container (42) of fluid (44). The mixing apparatus comprises a cage (21) located at the end of the shaft (22). The cage (21) comprises a central circular disc (24) with an outer edge (43) and top (38) and bottom (40) sides. A number of vanes (26) extending from each side of the disc (24), the vanes (26) spacedly located near the outer edge of the plate. The free ends of the vanes (26) are connected by a hoop (38,40) to maintain their spaced relationship.

Abstract: A rotating processing vessel and a method of using a magnetically coupled agitator which does not penetrate the vessel walls to mix dry or moist powders within the rotating processing vessel.

Abstract: An apparatus for winding self-winding watches is described that includes a watch carrier having an axis of rotation of 90° above horizontal and a center of gravity offset from the axis of rotation in a given direction, the watch carrier being adapted to support a watch with the plane of the watch face being perpendicular to the axis of rotation; and a drive means for rotating the carrier about the axis until the given direction is above the axis, whereupon the carrier is released to freely rotate about the axis in an oscillating motion to wind the watch.

Abstract: This invention resides in a novelty holder clock having unusual and unique features. The card holder clock has a front, nut-like configuration which has a round cavity for receiving a round clock on its front face. The front, nut-like configuration is connected to an elongated circular shaped or round back by first, second and third, spaced apart elongated cylindrical shafts, a second, nut-like configuration with a central round hole passing through it is slidably connected to the first and third cylindrical shafts. The first and third cylindrical shafts pass through two spaced apart round holes in the second, nut-like configuration. A coiled spring passes through the center hole in the second, nut-like configuration and rests on top of the first and third, elongated cylindrical shafts. The second, elongated cylindrical shaft passes through the coiled spring and rests on the bottom of said coiled spring. The coiled spring is anchored to the second, elongated cylindrical shaft by a round or circular hook.

Abstract: The proposed method allows to determine by dielectrometry the variation of the glass-transition temperature (Tg) of a polymer material used in the presence of fluids (water/organic compound/gas), pure or in admixture. More precisely, the invention is based on the use of dielectric sensors whose geometry is such that they allow to follow, in a sensitive and reproducible way, the frequency and/or temperature dependence of the dielectric permittivity characteristics of a polymer material in the presence of fluids without disturbing permeation/desorption of the solute during transient and unsteady states, these dielectric measurements (real and/or imaginary part) being connected with the plasticized state of the material, which determines the performances thereof during use.

Abstract: An improved and accurate enthalpy tunnel is presented, designed to condition and control airflow patterns within the main tunnel and air sampling subsystem so as to present a homogenous volume immediately upon introduction into the enthalpy tunnel. The air volume velocity is slowed and the air volume is completely mixed in a settling chamber which also serves to maintain the static discharge pressure on the unit under test. The rectangular design in use in the industry is replaced with circular geometry, using a cylindrical tunnel shape as opposed to a rectangular shape. The circular geometry creates a flat, uniform velocity profile. This tunnel improves the design of current art enthalpy tunnels by using a single nozzle instead of a bank of nozzles, presenting to the sampling mechanism a smooth, stable and uniform flow profile. The sampling method used in the prior art is replaced with a sampling tunnel that also conditions its air flow profile, leading to consistent sampling.

Abstract: A microwave thermography apparatus to measure temperatures within a dielectric body comprises a partial ellipsoidal cavity with an electrical conductive surface wherein the body can be located at one focus of the cavity. A microwave antenna located at a second focus of the cavity is connected to a radiometer. That radiometer amplifies and filters signals from the antenna before they are applied to a detector with the temperature of the body being determined from the voltage amplitude of the detected signals.

Abstract: A probe for temperature measurement, comprising a probe, body which has a cylindrical hole into which a thermocouple or a resistance thermometer can be inserted, whose thermosensitive tip projects from the forward section of the probe body, the forward section of the probe body being provided with an annular gap at a small distance from the cylindrical hole .

Abstract: A method and system are provided for determining temperature of a low density gas seeded with molecules of iodine. The Cordes bands of the iodine molecules are excited with light energy of a known wavelength (e.g., between 175-210 nanometers) to generate fluorescent emission. At least a portion of the emission's light intensity is collected and used to generate an emission spectrograph. The spectrograph's vibrational energy level peaks are fitted to a vibrational Boltzmann distribution. Specifically, one of the vibrational energy level peaks associated with molecule population in a ground vibrational energy level at a wavelength greater than the known wavelength of the light energy is selected. Next, a plurality of ratios are generated that define a unique linear relationship for a temperature of the seeded environment.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in the field of dentistry consisting of a rotatable c-arm assembly having a housing with an emitter on one end and a fluoroscopic image receptor at another end, a control panel, three mechanical arms connecting the housing and the control panel to each other, an intraoral image receptor and a plastic holder device for the intraoral image receptor. The apparatus has the improved feature of having two modes of operation, a fluoroscopic mode or a conventional radiographic mode. The mode of operation is selected by the operator by a foot pedal for use in fluoroscopic mode, or a hand activator control for use in conventional mode. A beam of x-rays or gamma rays is emitted from the housing corresponding to the selected mode.

Abstract: A sliding bearing axial fitting of a roll mantle of a roll in a paper or board machine for preventing a relative axial movement of the roll mantle with respect to a stationary roll axial, the roll mantle being fitted with a bearing to permit revolution of the roll mantle about the stationary roll axle. The sliding bearing axial fitting includes a ring portion attached to the roll mantle, a backing ring attached to the stationary roll axle, a first set of hydrostatic axial sliding bearing members arranged between a first side of the ring portion and a shoulder of the roll, and a second set of hydrostatic axial sliding bearing members arranged between a second side of the ring portion and the backing ring.

Abstract: A radial-axial roller bearing, having an inner ring (5), coaxially with which an outer ring (4) is disposed, between which rolling bodies (15) roll in order to absorb radial forces, and having cylindrical rolling bodies (17, 18) disposed in cages (19, 20, 24, 25) on both sides to absorb lateral forces, the tracks of which are formed on one side by the end faces of the outer ring (4) and on the other side by a runner plate (8, 9) in each case. The inner ring (5) is formed from two part-rings (6, 7), which are integrally connected to the runner plates (8, 9), a separating plane (14) being placed between the part-rings (6, 7) in the track region of the radial bearing (1). In this manner, a compact, tilt-resistant bearing unit is formed.

Abstract: An inner ring of a bearing for placement over a shaft having a first end with a series of finger extensions and a series of slots between the extensions, the inner ring further including finger extension slot seals positioned within the slots and a finger extension seal positioned on the outer diameter of the extensions.

Abstract: A fiber converter faceplate outlet includes a rack holding a circuit board unit, and a metal shield covering the rack and the circuit board unit to protect against electromagnetic interference, the circuit board unit including a fiber optical transceiver having two jacks adapted to receive the fiber connector of a respective optic cable, and a telecommunication connector having a RJ45 jack adapted to receive the RJ45 plug of a unshielded twisted pair cable being connected to a network interface card of a personal computer.

Abstract: An optical cable tracing system is constructed using an optical/electrical (hybrid) cable 10 containing both optical and electrical transmission media. This cable provides desirably high bandwidth via optical fibers 15 while connection accuracy is provided via electrical wires 13, which are used to operate indicator lights 941 at one or both ends of the cable. A hybrid plug connector 300 terminates the cable at each end and includes a dielectric housing 20, 30 that encloses the optical fiber (glass or plastic), which extends through a front opening 21 in the housing. A single cantilever latch 22 is mounted on a top-side of the housing that is adapted to engage a mating jack receptacle 440 in a locking relationship. A conductor-holding apparatus is molded into the bottom side of the housing where it holds a number of insulated electrical conductors and metallic blade terminals 36 that pierce the insulation and make electrical contact with each of the conductors.

Abstract: An optical transmission line with reduced splice loss, and methods for fabricating an optical transmission line with reduced splice loss, are described. In one described method, a length of dispersion-compensating fiber, or other suitable first transmission fiber, is spliced to a first end of a length of a bridge fiber. The splice is heated to a maximum temperature to cause a measurable reduction in splice loss. The temperature of the splice is then ramped down to room temperature, such that the reduction in splice loss is maintained. A second end of the bridge fiber is then spliced to a length of a second transmission fiber. Further described is a technique for determining the maximum temperature for heating the splice between the first transmission fiber and the bridge fiber.