Abstract: A temperature-compensated capacitor device has ferroelectric properties and includes a ferroelectric capacitor using a ferroelectric material such as a metal oxide ferroelectric material, a negative-temperature-variable capacitor using a negative-temperature-coefficient-of-capacitance material such as a metal oxide paraelectric material, and an electrical series connection between the negative-temperature-variable capacitor and the ferroelectric capacitor. The temperature-compensated capacitor device may be formed as an integrated layered structure, or as separate capacitors with a discrete electrical connection therebetween.

Abstract: An electrolysis solution for electrolytic capacitors comprising an aqueous organic solvent consisting of water and a water-compatible organic solvent and 1,6-decanedicarboxylic acid or a salt thereof dissolved therein, which solution further contains one or more additives selected from the group consisting of dinitriles, pivalic acid and salts thereof, diesters, alkylated lactones, cyanoalkanoic esters, monocarboxylic acids each having a C3-7 alkyl chain and being substituted with two C1-4 alkyl groups at the &bgr;-position to the carboxyl group and salts thereof, monocarboxylic acids each having a C3-7 alkyl chain and being substituted with one ethyl group at the &agr;-position to the carboxyl group and salts thereof, and monocarboxylic acids derived from cyclic saturated compounds each having five or six ring-constituting carbon atoms and salts thereof.

Abstract: A power controller generally includes a first switching device and a first bus bar mounted to the first switching device such that wiring may enter and exit the power controller. The first bus bar may have a face plate that extends at least partially above opposed side plates of the power controller and a mounting plate in electrical contact with the first switching device.

Abstract: A conducting element for shunting an electric power supply from a main conductor to an accessory device operatively associated with a circuit breaker, whose particularity consists of the fact that it comprises a contoured body that is meant to be arranged in a seat on the body of the circuit breaker in which a terminal for connection to the main conductor is arranged, the contoured body comprising at least one first surface that is suitable to be rested against a wall of the seat on the circuit breaker body and a second surface that protrudes at right angles from the first surface and is suitable to operatively couple to an additional conducting component that can be connected electrically to the accessory device.

Abstract: A method for forming a medium is provided. In accordance with the method a base layer is provided. A material layer is formed on the base layer. The material layer has void. A transponder having a memory is positioned in the void. A medium is also provided. The medium has a base layer and a material layer having a void. A transponder having a memory is positioned in the void.

Abstract: A docking station for a vehicle is provided. The docking station includes mechanisms for removably securing a portable computer to the ceiling of a vehicle. The portable computer can be secured to the ceiling in an upside down position such that a video screen of the portable computer is movable between a first position and a second position. The docking station allows images on the video screen to be viewed by occupants of the vehicle, once the images are rotated to a correct viewing orientation by software in the portable computer.

Abstract: An portable information handling system includes a monitor stand. The monitor stand includes a base surface with a positioning member movably located on the base surface. A docking system is removably mounted on the positioning member, and a portable computer is docked with the dockingsystem. A support member extends from the base surface and is positioned such that a front section and side sections of the monitor stand are free from obstructions, allowing enhanced access to the portable computer and to the dockingsystem. A cantilever support surface extends from the support member and is substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the base surface. A monitor is mounted on the cantilever support surface.

Abstract: A lock device control element that emits light. The light emitting lock device control element may be used in combination with an electronic device.

Abstract: A notebook computer includes a main portion, a detachable display portion, a display base, and a main portion cover. The main portion includes a detachable operating panel. The display portion is rotatably attached to the main portion in order that the display portion can be opened and closed relative to the main portion. The display base is combined with the display portion to be a desktop monitor as the display portion is detached from the main portion, which can be further connected to another computer main portion. The main portion cover is combined with the main portion to be a desktop computer main portion, which can be further connected to another monitor, as the display portion and the operating panel are detached from the main portion. Therefore, the user will have more options and be able to use the main portion and the display portion with high brightness and high efficiency more effectively.

Abstract: An electronic appliance includes a first casing 1 having an input portion 11, a second casing 2 having a screen display portion 21 on one face thereof, a coupling 3 that couples together the first and second casings 1 and 2, and a controller portion that controls screen display on the screen display portion 21. The coupling 3 couples together the first and second casings 1 and 2 in such a way that the state of the electronic appliance can be selected between a first state in which the second casing 2 is unfolded relative to the first casing 1 with the screen display portion 21 pointing in the direction of the input portion 11 and a second state in which the second casing 2 is folded over the first casing 1 with the face of the second casing 2 opposite to the screen display portion 21 facing the face of the first casing 1 on which the input portion 11 is provided.

Abstract: A handheld keyboard and display device is disclosed. The device includes a keyboard and a display. The display is movably coupled to the keyboard and the display covers a portion of the keyboard in a closed position and substantially uncovers the keyboard in an open position. The display is visible in both the closed position and in the open position.

Abstract: A woofer module is used for outputting alow-frequency audio signal, and can be inserted into and removed from anexpansion slot of a portable computer. The woofer module has a housing, a speaker unit positioned inside the housing for generating the audio signal, a predetermined space positioned inside the housing for resonating the audio signal, and a bass reflex duct positioned inside the housing which is connected to an output vent of the predetermined space and an output vent of the housing for transmitting the audio signal from the output vent of the housing to an ambientenvironment.

Abstract: An I/O subsystem for providing a high density modular input/output package in a data processing system. The I/O subsystem includes an enclosure having a midplane assembly in the center portion. The enclosure includes electrical components including redundant power supplies, air moving units and DASD carriers having DASD drives assemblies therein in the front portion of the enclosure, and planar boards having PCI card assemblies slidably mounted thereon in the rear portion of the enclosure. The mid plane includes multiconductor power buses for distribution of power from the power supplies to the electrical components of the I/O subsystem.

Abstract: A novel computer main body compact enough for installing inside of a conventional office desk is comprised of, including but not limited to, a main board assembly, CD (Compact Disk)-ROM, CD writer, DVD (Digital Video Disk ), Floppy Disk Drive (FDD), electric fan to remove accumulated heat, and ports and interfaces for other instruments and power within a cabinet. The computer assembly has a flat box shape that matches the shape a standard office desk drawer. Depth of the computer cabinet box ranges 2 to 10 cm. Horizontal length ranges from 26 to 30 cm. Vertical length ranges from 31 to 40 cm. The cabinet has cooling air windows on three side walls and hot air exhausting windows in front of the top plate of the cabinet. All access to the main computer is located at the top plate. Main power switch is located at the frontmost site of the top plate. FDD, CD-ROM, CD writer and DVD are accessible through the top plate.

Abstract: An electronic converter assembly comprising a first heat sink member having at least a first mounting surface and a length dimension, a plurality of power switching device modules wherein each module includes at least four separate power switching devices, the modules mounted to the first sink mounting surface such that the switching devices are aligned along the length of the sink member, each switching device including inter-converter connection terminals linkable to at least one of a load and a source and intra-converter connection terminals linkable, each intra-converter connection terminal linkable to at least one of a positive and a negative DC bus, first, second and third bus bars, each bus bar linked to the inter-converter connection terminals of at least first and second pairs of the power switching devices where the at least first and second pairs of power switching devices linked to specific ones of the bus bars are from different switching device modules and a linkage assembly including a pluralit

Abstract: An electronic converter assembly comprising first and second liquid cooled heat sink members, each sink member having at least one sink mounting surface, first and second pluralities of power switching devices, each switching device including connection terminals, the first and second pluralities of switching devices mounted to the first and second sink mounting surfaces, respectively and a planar laminated bus bar including a plurality of conductors that link the power switching device connection terminals to form a power conversion topology.

Abstract: An apparatus for linking together power switching devices having intra-converter connection terminals to form a power conversion assembly, the apparatus comprising a planar bus bar including positive and negative DC bus layers and insulating layers that insulate each of the DC bus layers, the bar also including at least a first external insulating layer that forms a first external surface of the bar, the bar also forming at least first and second linking edges and first and second pluralities of linkages formed along the first and second linking edges, respectively, each linkage linked to one of the positive and negative DC bus layers and configured to be linkable to at least one of the power switching device intra-converter connection terminals, in some cases positive and negative DC bus linkages are also provided to render the conversion assembly extremely versatile.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for secure attachment of a heat sink to its respective retention clip as well as attachment to an electronic device are presented. One embodiment of a retention clip retention apparatus consists of a protruding hip depending from a side of a heat sink protrusion adapted to capture the retention clip between the hip and the heat sink body. One embodiment of a method for forming the hip consists of using a tool to deform the heat sink protrusion. One embodiment of heat sink lateral retention apparatus consists of one or more split bobbins adapted to attach to the retention clip to prevent lateral motion of the heat sink with respect to the clip.

Abstract: A heat sink clip includes a main body (20), and an operating body (40) rotatably attached to the main body. The main body includes a central portion (21), and two clipping portions (23) depending from opposite ends thereof. Two mounting portions (27) depend from the main body. A claw (25) is formed on each mounting portion. The operating body includes a shaft (41) rotatably received in the claws of the main body, and a handle (43) perpendicularly extending from one end of the shaft. A cam (45) is formed on the shaft. Two annular recesses (47) are defined in the shaft at opposite sides of the cam, the recesses rotatably receiving the claws. If the operating body needs to be replaced with another operating body having a different sized cam, the operating body is easily pulled out from the claws.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combined member of aluminum-ceramics. The combined member comprises a ceramic board, a conductive member holding electronic parts thereon, formed on one surface of the ceramic board, and a water cooling jacket of aluminum or aluminum alloy bonded directly on the other surface of the ceramic board.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing that is formed with a recess for receiving an electronic card, and a groove extending from the recess. A pivot pin is mounted in the groove. A cover is hooked on the pivot pin for covering the electronic card. The groove has a bight portion divided into first and second sections which are respectively spaced apart from the pivot pin by first and second gaps. A hook on the cover has a width smaller than that of the first gap and greater than that of the second gap.

Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit comprising a power supply wiring and a ground wiring and a decoupling capacitor formed between the power supply wiring and the ground wiring, wherein at least one electrode of the decoupling capacitor consists of a shield layer formed in a plane shape on a semiconductor substrate, and the shield layer is electrically connected directly to the semiconductor substrate and is fixed to a power supply potential or the ground potential.

Abstract: The invention is to set a resonance frequency to various resonance frequencies by cutting a signal line which connects a tuning capacitor for trimming and an antenna currently with a milling step making a hole for mounting an IC module.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a computer system is disclosed. The computer system includes a circuit board, and connectors mounted on the circuit board. Each connector supports a peripheral component interface (PCI) card. In addition, the computer system includes a shroud that encloses the connectors in order to separate the associated PCBs from other components on the circuit board.

Abstract: The invention is related to methods and apparatus for inserting and/or holding electronic modules into equipment racks. For example, the electronic module can correspond to a power supply, and the equipment rack can correspond to a shelf for a standardized equipment rack. One embodiment includes a handle that is movable from a first position to a second position. A power supply is inserted into an equipment rack with a handle in a first position. The first position of the handle permits partial insertion of the power supply, thereby permitting electrical connection of pre-charge contacts. The handle is then moved to a second position, thereby pulling in the power supply and permitting regular power contacts to make an electrical connection. One embodiment further includes a tongue and groove arrangement to prevent vertical displacement of an electronic module.

Abstract: Methods for mounting electrical components on a substrate and securely retaining the components are described. The methods include altering solder paste compositions, interposed between component retentive pins and retentive through holes, during a reflow process. Electronic assemblies including circuit boards and electrical components mounted thereto are also described. In one of the electronic assembly embodiments, materials originally associated with a mounted electrical component migrate into solder paste coupling the electrical component to the circuit board.

Abstract: A method for forming a medium is provided. A base layer is provided. A material layer is provided with the material layer having a void. A transponder having a memory is positioned in the void. A medium is also provided. The medium has a base layer and a material layer joined to the base layer. The material layer has a void. A transponder having a memory is positioned in the void.

Abstract: A resilient contact element includes a unitary conductive contact strip that has a strip axis and that is configured with a mounting section, a curved section, a resilient section and a contact section. The mounting section is to be disposed on a mounting plane, and has opposite front and rear end portions along the strip axis. The curved section includes a first curved segment that curves rearwardly from the rear end portion away from the mounting plane, and a second curved segment that curves rearwardly from the first curved segment toward the mounting plane. The resilient section curves forwardly from the second curved segment away from the mounting plane, and has a first end connected to the second curved segment, and an opposite second end. The contact section extends forwardly from the second end of the resilient section, and is generally parallel to the mounting section.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a Compact Peripheral Component Interconnect (cPCI) front panel assembly that is adapted to keep its corresponding cPCI front card's printed circuit board from bending. The cPCI front panel assembly should make its corresponding printed circuit board stronger to prevent circuit board damage and to maintain the cPCI front card envelope standard even before the card is inserted into the card slot. The front panel assembly should be stronger than its corresponding cPCI front card's circuit board. The front panel couples its stronger strength with its weaker circuit board. In addition, the front panel assembly prevents the bending of its corresponding circuit board at the upper, middle, and lower portions. The present invention provides the important advantage of protecting the cPCI front card even before the card is inserted into a card cage.

Abstract: A multilayered circuit board has good imbedding properties for circuit patterns, and an interlayer insulating material having superior adhesive force and interlayer insulating properties. In a multilayered circuit board wherein interlayer connection is achieved by the contact of minute pointed protrusions, provided on a first conductive circuit layer, with a second conductive circuit layer, interlayer insulation is achieved by a film having a three-layer structure, comprising a thermoplastic film inserted between a pair of thermosetting adhesive layers.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a circuit board is disclosed. The circuit board includes a grounding ring, an integrated circuit, a heat spreader mounted on the integrated circuit and an electromagnetic shield. The electromagnetic shield is mounted on the grounding ring around the integrated circuit to electrically ground the heat spreader to the circuit board in order to trap electromagnetic interference generated by the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A plasma reactor sub-assembly includes both an electrostatic shield and a process tube. Optionally, the electrostatic shield and the process tube are connected. Alternatively, they are configured to fit together without being physically connected. The sub-assembly may be manufactured using a process tube nested within the circumference of an electrostatic shield, en electrostatic shield patterned directly on a process tube using, for example, thin film deposition, or a process tube bonded or not bonded to an electrostatic shield made of a flexible, electrical film material.

Abstract: Among each of the conductors 4a to 4e that form the flat cable 2 of the flat harness 1, at the installation part of the relay connector 6, conductors 4a and 4e, conductors 4a1 and 4a2, and conductors 4e1 and 4e2 are respectively cut and separated, and then connected to the relay connection terminal 8. Thereby, the number of conductors 4 that form the flat cable 2 is decreased to a minimum, and thus it is possible to decrease the unnecessary amount of material. In addition, in the manufacturing steps, the crimping step of the flat cable 2 to the relay connector 6, the cutting step, and the molding step are carried out in one step, and thus the number of manufacturing steps can be decreased.

Abstract: There is provided in accordance with the present invention a lighting system comprising a light source providing optimal spectral characteristics for plant growth, a means for focusing light from said light source into a fibre optic transmission medium, a fibre optic cable for transmitting light from said remote light source to a light distribution means, and a light distribution means, to distribute light over a specified area above the plants.

Abstract: A reflector, light source, phase retarder, and linear polarizer configured to increase a single-polarization output beam by converting wrong-polarization light into correct-polarization light. The linear polarizer reflects the wrong-polarization light and transmits the correct-polarization light. The phase retarder converts the wrong-polarization light into correct-polarization light, which is then transmitted by the linear polarizer.

Abstract: At least one transparent plate member has a first main surface facing to the inside of a gaming machine, a second main surface facing to the outside of the gaming machine, and side surfaces connecting the first main surface and the second main surface. At least one illuminator emits a colored light beam, so as to be incident on at least one of the side surfaces. At least one light director is provided in the plate member to direct the incident colored light beam toward the outside of the gaming machine.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing an operating element having a lightable lettering, a color imparting top coat is applied to a transparent part of the operating element which bears the lettering, the lettering is produced by partial removal of the top coat, a base coat, e.g. having a high contrast with the top coat, is applied to the transparent part before applying the top coat, and the lettering is produced by partial removal of at least the top coat. In an operating element having a lightable lettering, a part of the operating element which is made of a transparent material and bears the lettering is covered by a top coat, the lettering being implemented by partial removal of the top coat. A base coat, e.g. having a high contrast with the top coat, may be applied to the transparent part beneath the top coat, and the lettering may be implemented by partial removal of at least the top coat.

Abstract: A backlight assembly includes a first light guide having a first light incident face, a first light reflective face connected to the first light incident face and having a stepped portion, and a first light exiting face facing the first light reflective face. The backlight assembly further includes a second light guide having a second light incident face corresponding to the first light incident face, a second light reflective face connected to the second light incident face and facing the first light reflective face, and second light exiting face facing the second light reflective face. A light reflective plate is inserted into a gap between the first and second light guides. The first and second display panels, respectively, are installed on the first light guide and the second light guide. The generated light is used more efficiently and the overall thickness of an LCD device is decreased.

Abstract: An optical device for collecting light and selectively outputting or concentrating the light. A layer has an optical index of referaction n1, and top, bottom and side surfaces defining an angel of inclination &phgr;. A back surface spans the top, bottom and side surface. A first layer is coupled to the bottom surface of the layer and has an index of refraction n2. The first layer index n2 causes light input through the back surface of the layer to be preferentially output into the first layer. A second layer is coupled to the bottom of the first layer and selectively causes output of light into ambient.

Abstract: A backlight unit for use in an LCD unit includes an optical guide plate, a tubular lamp extending along the lateral side of the optical guide plate, a reflection member including a reflector encircling the tubular lamp at three sides thereof and a reflection sheet disposed at the rear side of the optical guide plate, a chassis receiving therein the optical guide plate and the reflection member, and a lamp holder disposed at the corner portion of the chassis. The reflector has an extension at the corner portion, the extension being sandwiched between the chassis and the reflector to restrict the lateral movement of the reflector, whereby a defect of the front edge of the reflector appearing in the display area can be prevented.

Abstract: A backlight unit comprises: a light source for originating light; a light guide plate including incident portions through which light originated from the light source enters and an emitting portion for emitting the entered light; and a chassis including a first recessed portion having a first depth and on which the light source is located and a second recessed portion having a second depth deeper than the first depth and a size adjusted for the light guide plate and on which the light guide plate is located.

Abstract: A shelf assembly includes a panel having an edge and two opposed spaced apart sides extending from the edge. A light sources positioned at the edge of the panel, which selectively generates light and directs the light in an initial direction into the panel through the edge of the panel. In addition, the panel is adapted to redirect the light from the initial direction in an illumination direction through at least one of the sides of the sub-panel.

Abstract: Safety vests, highway traffic signs and other articles having reflective or fluorescent surfaces for the purpose of enhanced visibility at night when oncoming vehicle are given a substantially higher level of night visibility by the incorporation of candescent light-emitting diodes integrally into the reflective surfaces.

Abstract: A keypad illuminating system for a data processing device includes a keypad, a light source, and a photoluminescent substance. The light source is adapted to be mounted on the data processing device for illuminating the keypad. The photoluminescent substance is associated with the keypad for emitting visible light in response to the light emitted from the light source.

Abstract: A direct backlight module. The direct backlight module includes a diffuser, a prism, a diffusing plate, a reflecting plate and an illumination tube. The prism is disposed on the diffuser. The diffusing plate is disposed on the diffuser. The reflecting plate is disposed under the diffuser and has a first reflecting portion, a second reflecting portion and a third reflecting portion. The first reflecting portion is adjacent to the second reflecting portion and the second reflecting portion is adjacent to the third reflecting portion. The illumination tube is disposed between the diffuser and the reflecting plate and located above the first reflecting portion. The light beams from the illumination tube enter the diffuser directly and via reflections among the first reflecting portion, the second reflecting portion and the third reflecting portion.

Abstract: A lighting balloon is filled with a buoyant gas, such as helium, and carries a light source. To enable the balloon to withstand the rigours of field application and to be rapidly deployable, the light source may be installed in a cage and/or the ballon may be aerodynamically shaped or provided with stabilising fins; this may enable external lighting to be provided by a lighting a balloon for practical application where static lighting was previously required.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pen structure, more particularly, a pen with the functions of illumination and logo indication, which comprises a main body and an illuminant, wherein the lower portion of the main body is a pen instrument for writing and the upper portion is a housing member with a lateral aperture. The inner surface of the housing member is reflective. The illuminant consists of a transparent barrel, a LED, a push-button switch, a plurality of batteries and a tail cap. The functions of illumination and logo indication can be served respectively by the interactive reflection of the inner surface while placing the illuminant from different ends thereof in the housing member.

Abstract: A lighting fixture (100) for outdoor use having electric wiring (154) enclosed in a rear support arm (140). The lighting fixture includes an upper support arm (112) and a plurality of downwardly disposed supporting rods (118) connected to the lamp housing (116) and the upper support arm.

Abstract: A wand configured to have two light sources capable of emitting light at different wavelengths to detect a plurality of indicia on a substrate such as a book. The wand and the substrate may be part of a kit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable signal light. The portable signal light comprises a signal light section and a self-generator. The signal light section has a hollow signal light body to an inner surface of which a light emitting sheet is attached, a vertically positioned panel which is located inside the hollow signal light body, a plurality of LED elements which are fastened to the vertically positioned panel to be spaced apart one from another by a predetermined distance, and an illuminating lamp which is integrally secured to the hollow signal light body. The self-generator functions to generate power to be fed as operating power to the LED elements of the signal light section, the illuminating lamp and an external load.