Abstract: Light from a light emitter is made into a linear beam extending in parallel with a direction of movement of a detection object and the beam is cast on the detection object. A linear reflected beam that is the linear beam reflected from the detection object is made incident on a light receiver. Thus first output waveform signals from the light receiver at a first time point and second output waveform signals from the light receiver at a second time point are stored into a storage unit. A moving amount detecting unit detects an amount of shift between the first output waveform signals and the second output waveform signals and calculates a moving amount of the detection object on basis of the amount of shift. Thus an optical moving amount detecting device is provided that is capable of accurately measuring a moving amount of a detection object having smooth surfaces.

Abstract: Device for detecting information which is contained in a phosphor layer, with multiple individual radiation sources for emitting stimulation light incident upon the phosphor layer along a stimulation line and suitable for stimulating emission light in the phosphor layer, and a detector for detecting the emission light which is stimulated in the phosphor layer. To ensure the highest possible quality of the detected image, an elongated concave mirror is provided, for focusing the stimulation light emitted by the individual radiation sources onto the phosphor layer.

Abstract: Device for detecting information which is contained in a phosphor layer, with a light source for emitting stimulation light incident upon the phosphor layer along a stimulation line is suitable for stimulating emission light in the phosphor layer, and a detector for detecting the emission light which is stimulated in the phosphor layer. To ensure the highest possible quality of the detected image, an elongated concave mirror is provided, for focusing the stimulation light emitted by the light source onto the phosphor layer. The light source is projected onto the phosphor layer at a scale of 1:M, where M takes a value between 0.5 and 2.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing stored energy from a storage phosphor screen in which a radiation image was recorded and then read by collecting stimulated emission from the phosphor sheet. The method is accomplished by directing onto the storage phosphor sheet an erasing light having substantially no light of a wavelength of shorter than 410 nm. The apparatus of an erasing light is provided by coating a light source with a yellow dye.

Abstract: A storage phosphor reader. The reader comprises a receiving station adapted to receive a cassette containing a removable storage phosphor. The reader further comprises a path along which the storage phosphor is transportable in a first and second direction when removed from and returned to the cassette. The receiving station is disposed at one end of the path and an access area is disposed at the other end of the path. The access area can be exposed to light as the storage phosphor is transported along the path.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a miniaturized device controlled by electromagnetic signals in the radiofrequency range for controlled release of substances or for controlled sampling of specimens, comprising a reservoir, and a closing system associated to said reservoir, where said closing system is constituted by a valve structure, closing-opening of which is controlled by the electromagnetic signal in the radiofrequency range.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve or tap for fluids, comprising a body, a revolving shutter in said body between a closing position and opening position, and control means for rotating said shutter, wherein said control means can be moved axially between a raised position in which they are locked angularly to the body of the valve and a lowered position in which they are free to rotate, said means being normally held in a raised position by an elastic part.

Abstract: A valve assembly for a liquid containing tank or the like, having a vortex breaker of novel construction within the tank of liquid, and affixed to an external valve. The valve has a discharge port and a valve body with an outer member which allows the flow of liquid and a concentrically-spaced inner member provided with upper and lower seals to prevent the leakage of the liquid and allow uniform closure of the valve. The inner tubular member is movable vertically such as with a screw thread and associated handle, from a closed to an open position to allow flow of the liquid from the tank to a discharge port.

Abstract: Closing bodies serve to control a pressure medium flow flowing via a fluidic valve. The closing body is mounted in an axially displaceable manner in a bore of the valve. It has a sealing section, interacting with a seating edge of the valve, and a guide section which serves to guide the valve cone in the bore. The guide section is provided with recesses which allow an overflow of pressure medium between the two sides of the closing body. The production of such closing bodies is expensive. In order to produce such closing bodies in a more cost-effective manner, the guide section of the closing body is of cylindrical form and its surface is provided with at least one helical groove which leads from the one side of the guide section to its other side. The closing bodies are used in particular in constant pressure valves for controlling fluid pressure medium. The sealing section of the closing body is normally of conical form.

Abstract: A hydraulic damper cylinder 270 is provided for an electromagnetic actuated internal combustion engine cylinder valve 20. The damper includes a piston 68 slidably mounted within the damper cylinder 270. The piston 68 bifurcates the cylinder 270 into a first control volume 74 and a second control volume 76. The first and second control volumes are fluidly connected by an inboard flow path 372. Along the extreme ends of travel, the flow path 372 is blocked by the piston 68 and damping occurs through fluid transfer through an outboard flow path 374.

Abstract: An electromagnetic control valve is provided. The control valve includes a housing defining a bore and a fluid passageway having a seat. A valve element is slidably disposed in the bore and is moveable between a first position where a flow of fluid passes by the seat and a second position where a flow of fluid relative to the seat is blocked. A solenoid having an armature is operatively connected with the valve element. The solenoid is operable to move the valve element from the first position to the second position. A biasing assembly is operatively engaged with the valve element and is adapted to move the valve element from the second position towards the first position. The biasing assembly exerts a first force on the valve element during a first predetermined travel distance from the second position and a second force on the valve element during a second predetermined travel distance. The first force is greater than the second force.

Abstract: A pulse width modulated solenoid control valve is described, wherein the valve includes a polymer fluid control body. The body includes a segmented fluid flow path for providing strength to the fluid control body assembly. Stand off ribs are provided to improve assembly into a control manifold. A casing forms an integral flux tube. A tapered push rod is used to reduce flux shorting.

Abstract: A coupling for a medical fluid delivery system for administering liquids to a patient includes male and female members, the female member (1) having an inwardly tapering socket (3) for receiving a complimentary tubular spigot (17) of the male member and having a liquid escape vent (9) for escape of liquid supplied from an incorrect or an incorrectly coupled male member. A collar (18) of the male member is threadedly engageable with a hub (2) of the female member for securing the members against disengagement, and the female member has a sleeve (5) with a pawl (6) which cooperates with ratchet teetch (20) on the collar to lock the collar against answering, the pawl being disengageable by squeezing the sleeve (5). The sleeve (5) has openings (8) to permit treatment of the hub and sleeve interior for destroying bacteria. The male member may be provided at the forward end of a syringe (34).

Abstract: An instantly-released joint for water conduits comprises a first connector in hollow form with one end coupled to a water conduit, and the other end extruding to form a connecting rod having two locking elements on the top; a second connector in hollow form with one end coupled to a water conduit, and the other end provided with locking holes on the surface, while the inner wall of the second connector without locking holes is provided with grooves extended through outside of the second connector; and a pillar plug having a close end and a free end can operate as a valve. The locking elements of the first connector slide along the grooves of the second connector and are engaged in the locking holes after being turned at a certain angle, such that the two water conduits can be coupled with each other to become a thorough conduit. When turning back the joint at a certain angle, the water conduit assembly would be instantly released.

Abstract: A valve assembly is designed to avoid or minimise the effect of “compression setting” which occurs when valves control the flow of some hazardous and/or corrosive fluids, especially when at an elevated temperature. The valve assembly includes a valve stem having a head portion which engages with a valve seat in order to close and seal the valve and an elastically deformable portion. In order to allow fluid to flow through the valve, the elastically deformable portion of the valve stem is deformed to allow fluid to pass between the head portion and the valve seat. An additional biasing element such as a cylindrical or conical compression spring is provided to urge the head portion towards contact with the valve seat. In this way, should “compression setting” of the elastic portion of the valve stem take place, the additional spring will ensure that the valve head is still able to be engaged with the valve seat to thereby close the valve.

Abstract: The invention relates to pipeline accessories and can be used for working medium flow control in pipelines in particular the pipelines having a high pressure and flow rate of working fluid. Technical result is achieved due to the fact, that the inventive valve comprises a body provided with inlet and outlet holes, a valve seat, a closure, connected to a drive and seal assemblies, where the body comprises a cylindrical insert and the closure is embodied in the form of a hollow sleeve consisted of two coupled cylindrical parts, the external diameter of the part thereof contacting the body constituting 0.9-1.1 of the internal diameter of the part thereof contacting the insert.

Abstract: A control valve includes a valve body fabricated from a first metallic material, a flow passage formed through the valve body, a valve plug movable within the flow passage between an open and a closed position, and a valve seat within the flow passage. The valve seat is fabricated from a second metallic material having at least one physical characteristic different from that of the first metallic material, and is integrally formed with the valve body.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of animals, including humans from radiation injury. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising the isoflavone genistein (4′, 5, 7-trihydroxyfllavone) or phytoestrogenic isoflavonoids.

Abstract: Preventing deterioration of a secondary battery and reducing electric resistance of a conductor such as metallic wiring in an electric apparatus or device.

Abstract: A method of room temperature synthesis of magnetic metal oxide nanoclusters within a diblock copolymer matrix includes the step of synthesizing, by ring opening metathesis polymerization technique, a diblock copolymer having a repeat unit ratio m/n, introducing, at room temperature, one or several metal containing precursors into the one block of the diblock copolymer, and processing the metal containing diblock copolymer by wet chemical technique to form nanoclusters of the metal(s) oxide within the diblock copolymer matrix. Specific reaction for synthesis of CoFe3O4 and Co3O4 nanoclusters within diblock copolymers, such as [NOR]m/[NORCOOH]n and [NOR]m/[CO(bTAN)]n, respectively is used in the method of the present invention.

Abstract: The characteristics of piezoceramic multilayer actuators based on lead-zirconate-titanate are determined to a great extent by the compatibility of PZT ceramics having a low sintering temperature with the AgPd internal metallisation during cofiring. It is important to take into consideration that Ag ions in PZT modifications have a high diffusivity at high temperatures (>800° C.) and in addition act as acceptor doping when integrated into the PZT system. The reduction of the fraction of the precious metal palladium, which prevents diffusion, is limited, as silver increasingly diffuses into the piezoceramic as the silver fraction in the internal electrodes increases. According to the invention, Ag+ ions are used to form valence-compensated compositions of the PZT system. A higher level of deformation is maintained, i.e. the acceptor-donor effect in the system is very similar to that of the PZT system modified conventionally without internal electrodes.

Abstract: Disclosed are ester-containing fluid compositions, methods of making such compositions, and methods of using such compositions. The fluid compositions comprise a mix of branched and linear ester compounds, and the fluid compositions are characterized by certain performance limitations. The preferred method of making the fluid compositions enables the ester mix to be made in a one step process with little finishing required to obtain desirable performance characteristics.

Abstract: An aqueous high-concentration solution of N,N-dialkylglycine, economical, easy to handle, and useful for subsequent organic chemical reactions, is provided. Also is provided a process for production thereof. The aqueous high-concentration solution of N,N-dialkylglycine which contains the N,N-dialkylglycine at a concentration of 30-80% by mass, and a metal-mineral acid salt at a content of 0.

Abstract: Mixture of isomeric dialkyl phthalates, where the viscosity of the mixture is controlled via the composition of the isomerically pure alcohols from which the phthalic ester mixture can be prepared.

Abstract: A desiccating matrix composition that includes hydrogen-bonding polymer, plasticizer, organic-modified clay, adsorbent and optionally metal stearate.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid crystal compounds of formula (1), where X1, X2, X3, Z1, Z2, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, L9, L10, L11 and a have the meanings given in claim 1, and liquid crystal media containing at least one compound of formula (I) and electro-optical displays comprising such a liquid crystal medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of phenolic origin for the stabilization of the luminescence from organic for the stabilization of the luminescence from organic materials and a process for the stabilization itself.

Abstract: Pigment-free mixtures, containing a) at least one optical brightener and b) at least one (co)polymer, with at least one N-vinylcarboxamide incorporated in the polymer and/or at least one nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring and/or which may form a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring.

Abstract: A method for producing a phosphor having a high brightness is described.

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a production method for a thermoplastic resin composition, composed of a polyphenylene ether and a polyamide, having an electric conductivity, and excellent in balance of fluidity and impact strength, by producing with a specific process, and to provide the thermoplastic resin composition obtained thereby.

Abstract: Metal-ceramic composite materials made by an infiltration technique have now been prepared using microwave energy as the heat source for thermal processing. Specifically, microwave energy has been used to heat and melt a source of silicon metal, which in turn has infiltrated carbon-containing preforms to make reaction-bonded silicon carbide composites, respectively. Both the time-at-temperature as well as the overall thermal cycle time have been greatly reduced, implying a large cost savings.

Abstract: Composite materials containing silicon, titanium, carbon, and nitrogen, formed by spark plasma sintering of ceramic starting materials to a high relative density, demonstrate unusually high electrical conductivity as well as high-performance mechanical and chemical properties including hardness, fracture toughness, and corrosion resistance. This combination of electrical, mechanical, and chemical properties makes these composites useful as electrical conductors in applications where high-performance materials are needed due to exposure to extreme conditions such as high temperatures, mechanical stresses, and corrosive environments.

Abstract: Fine ferromagnetic metal or intermetallic compound particles having a ferrite layer covering formed on the surface thereof are compression-formed to form a composite of the ferrite layer and the metal or intermetallic compound, thereby configuring a composite magnetic material which has the fine ferromagnetic metal or intermetallic compound particles electrically insulated from one another and magnetically connected to one another and exhibits a high saturation magnetization, high permeability and also high insulating property. The ferrite layer covering is preferably formed by ferrite plating, and particularly by ferrite plating with the aid of ultrasonic excitation. This composite magnetic material is provided with higher insulating property as the fine ferromagnetic particles and ultra-fine ferrite particles are mixed and compression-formed to form a composite. The ferrite layer preferably has an amorphous ferrite phase as a primary phase.

Abstract: A powder composition mainly comprises powder particles having diameters less than 5 &mgr;m and further comprises electrically conductive carbon nanomaterial. The addition of the carbon nanomaterial results in lower amounts of agglomeration of the powder particles due to the ability of the carbon nanomaterial to dissipate electric charges generated by electrostatic forces during the formation of a powder composition.

Abstract: Moldable capsules of a conductive loaded resin-based material are created. The moldable capsules comprise a conductive element core radially surrounded by a resin-based material. The conductive loaded resin-based material comprises micron conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers in a base resin host. The conductive element core comprises between about 20% and about 50% of the total weight of the moldable capsule in one embodiment, between about 20% and about 40% in another embodiment, between about 25% and about 35% in another embodiment, and about 30% in another embodiment. The micron conductive powders are formed from non-metals, that may also be metallic plated, or from metals, that may also be metallic plated, or from a combination of non-metal, plated, or in combination with, metal powders. The micron conductor fibers preferably are of nickel plated carbon fiber, stainless steel fiber, copper fiber, silver fiber, or the like.

Abstract: A polymer-chain-grafted carbon nanocapsule. The polymer-chain-grafted carbon nanocapsule includes a carbon nanocapsule and at least one kind of polymer chain grafted thereon, forming a polymer-chain-grafted carbon nanocapsule in which the carbon nanocapsule is the core thereof. The polymer-chain-grafted carbon nanocapsules have the following formula: F(−P)m, in which F is the carbon nanocapsule, P is the polymer chain, and m is the number of the polymer chain. By grafting high-purity carbon nanocapsules with polymer chains, the application thereof is expanded.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an apparatus, or system, for applying a multi-component liquid liner composition to an inner surface of a conduit. The system comprises a first reservoir having a first liquid liner component; a second reservoir having a second liquid liner component, the second liquid liner component being different from the first liquid liner component; a first liquid liner component transmission line in communication with the first reservoir; a second liquid liner component transmission line in communication with the second reservoir; and an applicator in communication with the first and second liquid liner component transmission lines. Methods of applying multi-component liquid liner compositions to the inner surface of conduits are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are a composition for a light diffusing film having an excellent luminance characteristics and high luminance uniformity while producing no electrostatic spots, and a light diffusing film using the composition. The composition includes 100 parts by weight of a binder resin, 10 to 500 parts by weight of a light diffuser and 30 to 500 parts by weight of an organic solvent and has a volume resistance of 1×1013 106 cm or less. Since the light diffusing film obtained from the composition has a volume resistance of 1×1013 106 cm or less, electrostatic spots were not generated, while exhibiting good luminance and high luminance uniformity.

Abstract: Preventing incomplete combustion of fuel in a heat apparatus and equipment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chemiluminescent composition including an oxalate and a fluorescent material wherein the chemiluminescent composition is mixed with a composition including hydrogen peroxide to induce chemiluminescence. The chemiluminescent composition comprises a solvent for the oxalate and the fluorescent material, which includes an acetyl citrate ester or an organic solvent containing an acetyl citrate ester. As an alternative to dibutyl phthalate which is suspected to be one of endocrine disrupting chemicals, the solvent of the present invention can assure safety to human body while maintaining excellent storage stability and luminescent performance.

Abstract: A garment hoisting system is suspended from overhead in order to avoid using the existing floor area of a merchandise preparation area. Motorized rigging apparatus, associated attachment hardware, and arrangements of rods or pipe, are mounted to overhead building structure and used to lift and lower merchandise safely into and out of the available space above the floor. Control is provided by wired or wireless devices with appropriate buttons for moving the pipes up and down.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hoisting device with a drive unit (1) including a motor and a transmission, a drive shaft (2) which can be driven by the drive unit (1), with drive flange (3) which can be secured to it, as well as a cable drum (4) which can be connected to the drive flange (3), wherein the torque of the drive shaft (2) can be transmitted by a coupling to the cable drum (4), wherein the coupling consists of at least one coupling element (9) arranged essentially by form fitting between the drive flange (3) and the cable drum (4), being constructed from individual coupling segments (9a), which have drive cams (10) pointing radially inward and outward on both sides, which engage with corresponding recesses (11) of the two adjoining structural parts (3, 4) that can be coupled together for the torque transmission.

Abstract: A child barrier for installation in a passage or the like comprises a frame with two side portions (4) which, in use, are positioned adjacent the walls of the passage, each side portion (4) carrying one or more vertically spaced abutment members (20) for engagement with an adjacent wall. The abutment members on at least one of the side portions is connected thereto by an adjustment mechanism, each adjustment mechanism comprising an elongate threaded member (18), one end of which is connected to the associated abutment member (20) and the other end of which is longitudinally slidably received in the associated side portion. Each adjustment mechanism also includes an adjustment member (24) in screw threaded engagement with the threaded member (18).

Abstract: A safety fencing system is provided which includes a plurality of two-part poles. These poles have a flat edge and a curved edge providing a substantially “D” shape. In the preferred embodiment each flat edge includes a substantially concave portion and a substantially convex portion. These contours nest together when two flat edges are placed adjacent to one another, leaving a curved or round external shape. The nested contours and the flat edges receive a pliable material. These contours assist in “grabbing” the material to prevent it from slippage over time. Fasteners are used to secure the two parts of the poles together, capturing the material there between. Inserts are used in the ground to receive one the bottom end of the poles. Section locks are used to secure one section of fence to an adjacent section of fence. A gate is provided with two gate frame members. A first gate frame member supports the gate door and the second gate frame member supports the gate stop.

Abstract: This invention relates to a Coulomb blockade transistor comprising the following on a substrate:

Abstract: The invention provides an electron beam device 1 comprising at least one field emission cathode 3 and at least one extracting electrode 5, whereby the field emission cathode 5 comprises a p-type semiconductor region 7 connected to an emitter tip 9 made of a semiconductor material, an n-type semiconductor region 11 forming a pn-diode junction 13 with the p-type semiconductor region 7 a first electric contact 15 on the p-type semiconductor region 7 and a second electric contact 17 on the n-type semiconductor region 11. The p-type semiconductor region 7 prevents the flux of free electrons to the emitter unless electrons are injected into the p-type semiconductor region 7 by the pn-diode junction 13. This way, the field emission cathode 3 can generate an electron beam where the electron beam current is controlled by the forward biasing second voltage V2 across the pn-diode junction. Such electron beam current has an improved current value stability.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a high-output type nitride semiconductor laser device comprising a pair of end faces of a resonator.

Abstract: A ZnSe light emitting device emitting light from an output face comprises an n-type ZnSe substrate including self-activated radiative recombination centers (SA), an active layer formed en above the n-type ZnSe substrate, and an Al layer provided the opposite side to the output face and serving to reflect light toward the output face. The emitted light is effectively used, the luminance is high, and the chromaticity of the white light emitting device can be easily adjusted.

Abstract: The present invention provides a single-electron transistor device (100). The device (100) comprises a source (105) and drain (110) located over a substrate (115) and a quantum island (120) situated between the source and drain (105, 110), to form tunnel junctions (125, 130) between the source and drain (105, 110). The device (100) further includes a movable electrode (135) located adjacent the quantum island (120) and a displaceable dielectric (140) located between the moveable electrode (135) and the quantum island (120). The present invention also includes a method of fabricating a single-electron device (200), and a transistor circuit (300) that include a single-electron device (310).

Abstract: A quantum computing method comprising constructing a dressing transformation V between a physical Hamiltonian H and an ideal Hamiltonian HID. The physical Hamiltonian H describes a physical quantum computer that comprises a plurality of qubits, including interactions between the plurality of qubits and a continuum. The ideal Hamiltonian HID describes the universal quantum computer that corresponds to the physical quantum computer. Each qubit in the plurality of qubits is initialized and quantum calculations are performed using the plurality of qubits. Measurement of the plurality of qubits is performed in the dressed state.