Abstract: An intermediate body 19 is interposed between the hot plate 17 and the stage 18. The contact surfaces of the hot plate 17 and intermediate body 19 are less than 10 nm in surface roughness. The hot plate 17 and the intermediate body 19 are directly contacted with each other. Secure sealing can be obtained between the hot plate 17 and the intermediate body 19 without using heat-endurable seal material. The heat transfer gas is prevented from leaking from the contact surfaces of the hot plate 17 and intermediate body 19. The result is that the construction is simplified, the manufacturing cost is low, the maintenance is good and sealability of the heat transfer gas can be secured.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention generally relate to annular ring used in a plasma processing chamber. In one embodiment, the annular ring includes an inner wall, an upper outer wall, a lower outer wall, a step defined between the upper and lower outer wall, a top surface and a bottom wall. The step is formed upward and outward from the lower outer wall and inward and downward from the upper outer wall. The annular ring may be fabricated from a conductive material, such as silicon carbide and aluminum.

Abstract: An electronic component comprises an element body, and a terminal electrode disposed on the element body. The terminal electrode has a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, and a third electrode layer. The first electrode layer is formed on an external surface of the element body and formed by baking of a conductive paste. The second electrode layer is formed by Ni plating on the first electrode layer. The third electrode layer is formed by Sn plating or Sn alloy plating on the second electrode layer. A thickness of the second electrode layer is set in a range of not less than 5 ?m, and less than 8 ?m.

Abstract: A surface mount energy storage device in the form of a supercapacitor (1) includes a generally rectangular folded prismatic housing (2) and two energy storage elements (not shown) that are sealingly contained within the housing (2) and which are connected in series. A mount, in the form of an integrally formed tinned metal frame (3), extends about and captively retains housing (2) in the folded configuration shown. Two terminals, in the form of elongate contacts (4, 5) extend from the energy storage elements and terminate outside housing (2) for allowing external electrical connection to the elements.

Abstract: The capacitor element includes as an anode an aluminum foil in the form of a thin plate, an oxide layer formed as a dielectric on the surface of the anode, and a conductive polymer layer formed as a cathode on the dielectric. The capacitor is formed by drawing terminals in arrays from the capacitor element. On the upper side of the capacitor element is provided an embossed copper foil 11 for suppressing deformation of the capacitor element. The anode terminals and the cathode terminals are drawn to the lower side of the capacitor element. The anode terminals and the cathode terminals are alternately formed at the same pitch in the x-direction and the y-direction, so that the heteropolar terminals are disposed at the adjacent positions with respect to any one of the terminals.

Abstract: A multiterminal solid electrolytic capacitor mountable to a board for two terminals is provided. In the solid electrolytic capacitor (10) in accordance with the present invention, an anode of a capacitor device (12) is connected to one end part (35B) of a via (32) connected to a plurality of anode leads (34B) arranged on a base sheet surface (14a), whereas a cathode of the capacitor device (12) is connected to the other end part (35A) of a via (32) connected to a plurality of cathode leads (34A) similarly arranged on the base sheet surface (14a). Each end part (35B) of the via (32) connected to the anode lead (34B) is electrically connected to an end part (35D) of the via (32) connected to a land electrode (42B) arranged on the lower face (10a) of the base sheet (14). Each end part (35A) of a plurality of vias (23) connected to the cathode lead (34A) is electrically connected to an end part (35C) of the via (32) connected to a land electrode (42A).

Abstract: An insert terminal containing case includes a bottom wall, four side walls, and an opening at the upper portion, wherein a terminal made of a metal plate is vertically fixed to at least one of the four side walls by insert molding. A groove is vertically arranged at the outer side surface of the side wall fixing the terminal, the groove extending downward, the outer side surface of the terminal is partially exposed at the groove, and the inner side surface opposite the outer side surface of the terminal exposed at the groove is partially exposed at the inner side surface of the side wall. Therefore, when the terminal is provided in the case by insert molding, molding can be performed only using upper and lower dies. Furthermore, the terminal can be reliably exposed at the inner surface of the side wall. The insert terminal containing case has the minimum difference between the opening dimension of the case and the dimension of a piezoelectric diaphragm and is molded without using a sliding die.

Abstract: A thin circuit device that can operate at a high speed is provided. The circuit device includes a first circuit element and a circuit element portion formed on a substrate. The first circuit element and the circuit element portion are arranged in such a manner that element surfaces thereof are opposed to each other. A terminal formed on the element surface of the first circuit element and a terminal formed on the element surface of the circuit element portion are electrically connected to each other via conductive particles in a binder forming an anisotropic conductive film and a via. The anisotropic conductive film and a third insulating resin film are bonded by thermocompression bonding in the same step, thereby simplifying manufacturing steps of the circuit device.

Abstract: An impression creating apparatus or image display and method for a laptop computer is disclosed. The laptop computer has a cover panel with an exposed outer surface and a screen on an interior portion. The exposed outer surface of the laptop computer cover panel has a peripheral edge. The image display has a frame, a means for attaching the frame to the exposed outer surface of the laptop's cover panel, and an impression creating layer or image insert. The device can also have a translucent cover. The frame has a border at least partially surrounding a compartment. The image insert can be inserted into the compartment for creating the impression. The translucent cover can overlay at least a portion of the image insert.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus and related method. The power supply apparatus has an AC input. The apparatus has a converter for converting AC power into DC power. In a specific embodiment, the converter has an input and an output. In a specific embodiment, the input of the converter is coupled to the AC input. The power supply apparatus has a DC output for voltage ranging. The output of the converter is coupled to the DC output. The apparatus also has a fan operably configured to transfer thermal energy away from the converter and a data input/output port, the data input/output port being coupled to a data signal from a data source. The apparatus has a coupler coupled between the data input/output port and the AC input. A power line module is coupled to the coupler. The power line module is adapted to convert the data signal from a first format to a second format. The second format is capable of transmission to the AC input. An enclosure is provided for the coupler.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a bracket (10) for receiving a storage device (70), a latch member (30) and a fastener (50). The bracket includes a sidewall (12), and the sidewall defines spaced first and second sets of holes (125, 127) therein. The latch member includes a plurality of latches (361), the latches being extended through the first set of holes for engaging the storage device at a first position. The fastener detachably attaches the latch member to the sidewall, and the latches are extended through the second set of holes for engaging the storage device at a second position with the precondition that the latch member is turned around an axis defined by the fastener.

Abstract: A multiple blade computer server housing comprises a cabinet having a first side and a second side, at least one chassis positioned within the cabinet that houses a plurality of server blades and a plurality of interface cards, and at least one door panel hingedly mounted to the second side such that access to the second side is gained by opening the door panel. The door panel has mounted thereon at least one network switch card. Generally, the network switch card can be connected by cables to at least a portion of the plurality of interface cards. In another aspect, the invention pertains to a door for a computing blade server housing where the door comprises a door panel, a track system located on at least one side of the door panel, and plurality of interface connectors located along at least one edge of the door panel.

Abstract: A portable computer includes a motion detector providing input signals used for detecting movements indicating that the computer is held on the users lap or in his hands instead of on a desktop. When such movements are detected, the computer is operated in a first mode, with temperatures within the computer being controlled to maintain a surface of the housing at a temperature that is comfortable for the user. Otherwise, temperatures within the computer are allowed to rise to provide for faster processing or less fan noise.

Abstract: A computer system is described of the kind having a frame and a plurality of server unit subassemblies that are insertable into the frame. Each server unit subassembly has a chassis component which engages with a frame component on the frame. Heat can transfer from the chassis component to the frame component, but the server unit subassembly can still be moved out of the frame. In one embodiment, an air duct is located over a plurality of the frame components. Heat transfers from the frame components to air flowing through the duct. A modified capillary pumped loop is used to transfer heat from a processor of the server unit subassembly to thermal components on the frame.

Abstract: A liquid-cooling heat dissipation module. The liquid-cooling heat dissipation module circularly dissipates heat from a heat source. The liquid-cooling heat dissipation module includes a fan, a pump, a heat sink, and a guide member. The pump is attached to the fan and driven by the fan. The heat sink is coupled to the fan, and has an opening for receiving the pump. A guide member is disposed in the opening of the heat sink and communicates with the pump. The guide member has a through hole and a guide passage formed on the surface of the guide member. Power provided by the fan, the working fluid in the liquid-cooling heat dissipation module circulates through the through hole, the pump and the guide passage to dissipate heat.

Abstract: A package for high frequency usages 10 has a notched area 16 on each longitudinal end of a substantially rectangular heat sink plate 11 for fastening the package to a base 20 with a screw. The package includes a joined member 17 formed by joining a surface of a ring-like frame member 12 made of a ceramic material to the longitudinal center of a surface of heat sink plate 11 and joining another surface to an external connection terminal 15. The other surface of heat sink plate 11 presents a curved protruding shape 18 bowing from its longitudinal ends toward its longitudinal center, so that curved protruding shape 18 causes at least an area of the other surface heat sink plate 11 that corresponds to an area dedicated for mounting a semiconductor device 19 within ring-like frame member 12 to make a close contact with base 20 when the package is fastened to base 20 by the screw at notched areas 16.

Abstract: A display device is arranged such that a voice device (2) is laminated on a liquid crystal panel (1) so as to be confined in a planar area of the liquid crystal panel (1), and a voice-system circuit block which drives the voice device (2) is formed on the thin film substrate (10) of the liquid crystal panel (1). A signal is inputted into the voice-system circuit block through an FPC (4) which is connected to the thin film substrate (10) and which inputs a video signal, and the signal processed at the voice-system circuit block is conducted through the FPC (4). A connecting terminal part (4a) is provided in a middle portion of the FPC (4) and adhered to an FPC (5). One end of the FPC (5) is connected to the voice device (2). In this way, a multifunctional display device can be achieved at low cost by efficiently using a limited space around the display element without sacrificing the advantages of a lightweight and thin-shaped flat display device.

Abstract: A device, apparatus and printed circuit board assembly for removably coupling an electrical component with a PCB are described, which provides adequate electromechanical capability, is relatively insensitive to related heating, component removability, replacability and reworkability while minimizing wear and the possibility of resizing and damage. The device includes a sleeve for coupling with a component pin, which encloses the pin and further couples to a conductive barrel interconnecting multiple PCB layers. The sleeve conforms upon insertion within the barrel to its contour. A flange at an end of the sleeve deters over-insertion. The coupling so formed can be gas-tight.

Abstract: A backlight unit containing one or more light sources and fabrication method are provided. Each light source has a tube with a first bent side connected to a first end and a second bent side connected to a second end. First and second electrodes are disposed on the tube between the bent sides and their corresponding ends. The backlight unit further includes a first plate having oppositely spaced edge regions. Each edge region has holes. A first portion of each light source is disposed above the first plate and a second portion of each light source is disposed below the first plate. The first and second common electrodes are electrically connected to the first and second electrodes disposed on the tube.

Abstract: A backlight module having a truss type structure comprises a plurality of truss type members, a reflector and at least a light source. The truss members and the light source positioned on the truss type structure. In a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, the truss type structure disclosed in this invention is used as a main structure of such backlight module. Compared to those of the prior art, backlight modules that utilize the truss type structure of this invention have the advantages of reduced weight and better bending strength.

Abstract: An LED device that is excellent in color mixture and small in variation of chromaticity is provided. The LED device includes, in a package, an LED chip, a fluorescent material excited by light from the LED chip to generate light with a wavelength different from that of the light from the LED chip, and a translucent resin holding the fluorescent material. The LED chip has a side-surface portion, a top-surface portion, a bottom-surface portion, and a light-emitting layer sandwiched between the top-surface portion and the bottom-surface portion, and the fluorescent material in the translucent resin is provided in a layer form on a bottom surface of the package to entirely or partially cover the side-surface portion of the LED chip.

Abstract: A light-emitting zipper head includes a light-emitting unit fixed on the rear side of the zipper head or the pull head of the zipper. The light-emitting unit consists of a light emitter, a battery and a changeover switch. When the light emitter is powered, it gives out light, which shines through the transparent zipper head or the pull head to enable the zipper head or the pull head look like exotic and strange.

Abstract: A decorative stone impregnated with a transmutable lighting element, such as a light emitting diode, electrically connected to a power source. The lighting element contains an integrated circuit which controls its transmutable appearance. The decorative stone may be used in jewelry.

Abstract: A lighted cabinet assembly includes a pair of spaced apart sidewalls and a top wall interconnecting the sidewalls. The sidewalls define an interior space therebetween and at least one shelf is supported between the sidewalls. The cabinet assembly further includes a base for supporting the cabinet assembly on a support surface. The base has an upper surface and a lower surface for facing the support surface. The sidewalls extend from the upper surface and are mounted to the base. In addition, each sidewall includes an elongate recess, which extends from the base up at least a portion of the sidewalls. At least one light strip is positioned in each of the recesses for illuminating at least a portion of the interior space of the cabinet assembly.

Abstract: Shown and described is among other things a lamp or luminaire (10, 10a, 28, 29) for illuminating building surfaces, parts of building surfaces, or exteriors (12). The special features comprise among others that the lamps have a memory (25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, T, 25a, 26a, 27a, 25b, 26b, 27b) in which a singular factory applied code (light ID) is registered and serves to identify the lamp and is electronically readable.

Abstract: A solar-powered enclosure having solar energy system for powering an electrical subsystem is disclosed. The electrical subsystem may include lighting elements for illuminating the enclosure and the area around the enclosure in a decorative and functional manner.

Abstract: In auxiliary headlamp, for attachment to the headstrap of a personal headlamp, a lamp body is removably attachable to a strap bracket having a strap-receiving slot through which a headstrap can extend. When the lamp body is attached to the strap bracket, the lamp body is rotatable about an axis of rotation which extends in perpendicular relationship to the portion of the headstrap held in the slot, and the lamp is arranged to project a beam of light in substantially perpendicular relationship to the axis of rotation of about which the lamp body is rotatable.

Abstract: A portable electronic device, such as a flashlight, with a circuit for reducing the initial surge of current that is sent through the lamp filament when a flashlight is turned on is provided. The circuit reduces the stresses placed on the lamp bulb when it is turned on, thereby extending the life expectancy of the lamp bulb. A flashlight with beacon mode that produces light according to a duty cycle of less than 11% is also disclosed.

Abstract: A flashlight has a housing, a light source in the housing, a power source in the housing, and a switch having a magnetically attractable actuating element in the housing movable between an on position for connecting the power source to the light source and an off position for disconnecting the power source from the light source. A control element shiftable on the housing between a pair of end positions carries a magnet juxtaposable through the housing wall with the magnetic actuating element such that movement of the control element between its end positions shifts the actuating element between its on and off positions.

Abstract: Provided is an LED lighting system with a smaller heat resistance of the LED, which can be produced by simpler mounting steps and is capable of three-dimensionally arranging the LEDs depending on required directivity of each system. A plurality of LEDs 2 are mounted on an FPC 1 which has a radial shape and can be flat when developed. The LEDs 2 connected by printed wiring to each other and linked to terminals 3 and 4 are attached on a surface of a core 5 made of a material having a high thermal conductivity. Heat generated at a p-n junction of the LEDs 2 is transmitted to the core 5 via the FPC 1 and a thermal-conductive adhesive.

Abstract: An arrangement of a multiplicity of LEDs, drive circuitry, and supporting structure to form a replacement for standard fluorescent tubes without the need to rewire or remove the magnetic or electronic ballasts in use in standard fluorescent fixtures.

Abstract: A backlight assembly and an LCD device containing the same include a plurality of light source modules containing sequentially arranged red, green, green, blue and red LEDs. The backlight assembly can improve color realization ratio and light efficiency in an LCD device by uniform illumination of an LCD panel with color-mixed white-color light.

Abstract: A lamp, luminaire, lamp system or the like containing at least one light source which is associated with a memory individual thereto and in which a data set is recorded that describes at least one characteristic of this light source, preferably the color value or spectrum or the maximum light current or lumen output or a temperature dependency or aging dependency thereof.

Abstract: A backlight module and the heat-dissipating structure thereof are provided. An electrode sheath, with high thermal conductivity and electrical insulation, is arranged to hold the electrode of the lamp and to make a contact with the front bezel and the back bezel, which are made of high thermal-conductive material. Hence, the heat energy produced by the lamp will be conducted to the front band back bezels through the electrode sheath.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reflector for a lighting assembly comprised of a series of discrete facets connected to form an optical reflector. Each facet includes subdivisions that extend uninterrupted along substantially the length of the facet and serve to multiply the image of the light source for increased illumination. Further, the curvature of the facets are selected to maximize the length of the reflected image of the light source to further enhance optical output.

Abstract: An illumination obscurement device for controlling the obscurement of illumination from a light source which is optimized for use with a rectangular, arrayed, selective reflection device. In a preferred embodiment, a rotatable shutter with three positions is placed between a light source and a DMD. The first position of the shutter is a mask, preferably an out of focus circle. This out of focus circle creates a circular mask and changes any unwanted dim reflection to a circular shape. The second position of the shutter is completely open, allowing substantially all the light to pass. The third position of the shutter is completely closed, blocking substantially all the light from passing. By controlling the penumbra illumination surrounding the desired illumination, DMDs can be used in illumination devices without creating undesirable rectangular penumbras.

Abstract: A LED bulb and light module utilizes a LED light source and directs light therefrom in a manner which improves efficiency and illumination. Ideally, the LED bulb is structured to create a virtual image whereby the efficiency of light directed out of the module is greatly improved, even with a single LED light source. The LED bulb generally includes a light pipe receiving light from the LED light source and guides the light downstream to a downstream portion which redirects the light radially outwardly.

Abstract: Light shield having a frustum-conical shaped portion having first and second ends and a cone shaped portion having first and second ends, the first end of the cone shaped portion being formed integral with one end of the first portion of the shield. A clamp strap, integral with the frustum-conical and cone shaped portions, is provided adjacent the second end of the cone shaped portion to secure the light shield to the fixture.

Abstract: A heat dissipating apparatus for lighting utility includes a casing, a light-focusing unit, a light-reflecting unit, a heat-dissipating unit, a light generator, a wind generator, a cover and a circuit board. The heat-dissipating unit absorbs a heat generated from the light generator, the wind generator circulates air outside the casing and inside the casing, whereby the heat absorbed by the heat-dissipating unit is dissipated outside the casing.

Abstract: In a lamp assembly, a backlight assembly and a display apparatus, a wire unit receives a driving signal and a lamp unit emits a light in response to the driving signal. The wire unit and the lamp unit are each attached with a holder unit. The holder unit has a holder portion coupled with the lamp unit and the wire unit and a socket portion electrically connecting the lamp unit with the wire unit.

Abstract: A light fixture assembly with a mounting element for attaching a light fixture accessory to a stem of the light fixture assembly, the light fixture accessory detachably connectable to the mounting element, the light fixture assembly also having an interface for attaching various light fixture accessories to the bracket.

Abstract: According to a one embodiment of the instant invention an adjustable downlight assembly comprises a collar, a yoke adjustable through an arcuate distance, the yoke pivotally connected to the collar, and a worm gear drive assembly operably engaging the yoke and the collar for pivoting the yolk about a horizontal axis. The worm gear drive assembly comprises a worm and a gear. The worm gear drive assembly is adjustable by rotation of the worm. The adjustable downlight assembly further comprises a biasing member fastened to a casting, the casting extending from an inner surface of the collar. The worm gear drive assembly inhibits unintentional movement of the yoke after adjustment is completed.

Abstract: A headlight assembly for a straddle-type vehicle (e.g., a motor scooter) is provided that is positioned lower to the ground and farther forward than typical headlights to provide enhanced illumination from a front end of the vehicle. The assembly comprises a front portion of a vehicle body cover that extends over a portion of the front wheel of the vehicle. A headlight assembly is disposed at least partially on a front end of the front portion of the vehicle body cover. The headlight assembly comprises an upper light for generating a low beam of light and a lower light for generating a high beam of light. In addition, the headlight comprises position lights disposed on the right side and the left side of the upper and lower lights. Preferably, at least a portion of the headlight assembly is positioned farther forward than a leading end of the front wheel of the vehicle.

Abstract: A side flashing lamp (1) for an external rear view mirror includes a lamp housing (2) with a light exit opening (3) extending from the vehicle side approximately horizontal towards the outside. At least one light guide (6, 7) extends over the light exit opening. The light of a light source (10, 11) is coupled into the vehicle end (8, 9) of the light guide and is propagated in the longitudinal direction. The portion of light arriving at the opposite end (12, 13) is emitted inclinedly rearwardly with respect to the direction of travel.

Abstract: A headlamp for vehicle has at least one planar luminous panel of luminous-element chips, and an optical element arranged in the beam path of the light beam emitted by the luminous panel. The luminous-element chips (4) of the luminous panel (3, 21, 31) are arranged in a common recess (5). The recess (5) is on the side facing the direction of the light emission. The headlamp has an edge in spatial arrangement to the luminous-element chips such (4) that a predetermined luminance gradient (G, G?, G?) in a light distribution (L) of the headlamp is formed in the region of the edges (9, 25, 32).

Abstract: A multiple output illumination system includes a first and second reflectors each having an optical axis and a first and second focal points substantially on the optical axis. In one embodiment, one of the focal points of each reflector are proximate to one another, while the other focal point of each reflector is distal from each other. In another embodiment, the first and second reflectors are pairs of reflectors, and the second reflector of each points away from the optical axes of the first and second reflectors. An intermediate reflector may redirect radiation from the second reflectors. A source of electromagnetic radiation substantially proximate to the focal points that are proximate to one another produces rays of radiation that are reflected by the each reflector in different directions, converging substantially at each of the distal focal points. Light pipes placed substantially proximate to the distal focal points may collect the radiation.

Abstract: A light guide is arranged between a light source and a section for illumination disposed not directly in front of the light source to introduce light irradiated from the light source onto the section for illumination. The light guide includes an incident surface disposed in front side of the light source, a light distribution surface disposed behind the section for illumination, and a reflection surface opposed to the light source. The reflection surface reflects the light transmitted through the incident surface onto an area within a given angular range around the light source. The light reflected from the reflection surface is directed onto the light distribution surface. The light guide can efficiently utilize light from a light source as illumination.

Abstract: An LCD device includes an LED backlight assembly, a liquid crystal display panel over the LED backlight assembly, a bottom cover covering a rear side of the LED backlight assembly, a reflecting sheet on an inner side of the bottom cover, the reflecting sheet having a plurality of through-holes corresponding to the plurality of LEDs, a main cover enclosing edges of the liquid crystal display panel and the LED backlight assembly, and a top cover covering edges of a front side of the liquid crystal display panel and combined with the main cover. The LED backlight assembly includes a plurality of LED lamps, a diffusion plate spaced apart from the plurality of LED lamps and having a light transmittance within a range of about 50% to about 90%, and a plurality of optical sheets over the diffusion plate. The LED assembly may be used in a method for providing a planar light source to an LCD panel in an LCD device.

Abstract: A linear side emitter, a backlight system and a liquid crystal display using the same are provided. The linear side emitter includes a plurality of LED chips, a bottom portion, a reflecting surface, and side surfaces. The LED chips arranged in a line on the bottom portion. The reflecting surface is disposed above the bottom portion and reflects light exiting the LED chips. The side surfaces are formed at both sides of the LED chip array line and transmit light is reflected by the reflecting surface and light reflected by the reflecting surface and then reflected by the bottom portion. The side surfaces each have at least one bend formed therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lens-arrayed backlight module, consisting of a housing, a plurality of lamps, and a plurality of lens plates. The lamps are disposed in parallel between the housing and the lens plates to provide illuminating rays. The lens plates correspond to the lamps respectively, each of which being mounted at the center axis of the corresponding lens plate so that the illuminating rays provided by the lamps diffuse through the lens plates. The present invention also provides a liquid crystal display device using the lens-arrayed backlight module.