Abstract: Light emitted from a light source and incident on a light distributor of a light guide plate is partially emitted from the light guide plate as it is, and is predominantly reflected toward a prism section. Light incident on the prism section from the light distributor and light incident on the prism section directly from the light source are refracted and reflected by the prism section, and are then emitted from a light emission plane of the light guide plate in a region away from the light source in which the light distributor is not disposed, in a direction perpendicular to the light emission plane and substantially away from light source.

Abstract: An LED (light emitting diode) illumination device that can generate a non-circular light output illumination intensity pattern. The illumination source including a reflector with a conic or conic-like shape. Further, an LED is positioned at approximately 90° with respect to a central axis of the reflector.

Abstract: A lamp display system (10) is disclosed for displaying various lamp shades (11) with various lamps (12). The lamp display system includes a rear wall (13), a top shelf (14), a middle shelf (15), and a bottom shelf (16). The system also includes a plurality of lamp shade mounting arms (18). Each mounting arm has an arm portion (19) extending to a light bulb socket (21), and a harp (22). Each mounting arm may be mounted to an elongated mounting bracket (23) which in turn is mounted to the rear wall. The mounting arms are also staggered in height and/or distance from the rear wall to allow for the compact display of many lamp shades.

Abstract: A clip to be installed on a diffuser such that a lip defined by the rim of the diffuser is positioned in a cavity of the clip, with two arms defined by the clip capturing the rim of the diffuser and a leg defined by the clip extending into the hollow center of the diffuser. The diffuser may include knobs positioned on either side of the clip to prevent the same from sliding. The leg of the clip is then placed in an inverted channel defined by the lighting fixture such that the clip secures the diffuser thereto.

Abstract: A license plate light includes a bottom base, an intermediate member, a support frame, a light base and a light cover. The bottom base is fixed with an automobile body or the license plate, and the intermediate body is fixed on the bottom base. The support frame is fixed on the intermediate member, and the light base is supported on the support frame at an intermediate height, having a circuit board with plural LED fixed and sealed in the interior hollow of the light base to make them waterproof. The light cover closes the rear side of the support frame and the light base. The support frame and the bottom base are positioned in an acute angle to let the LED in the light base incline downward so that the light of LED may shine slantingly downward through a lens to shoot on a license plate positioned under the license plate light.

Abstract: A compound rear light device includes a bottom base, a main light base, a backing light base, a license plate light base properly arranged in the interior of the bottom base, and a side light base fixed on an outer side. A main light cover is closed on the bottom base, and a backing light cover is fixed on an opening of the main light cover. A license light cover is closed on a front open side of the bottom base. Then all of the light bases respectively have a circuit board and plural LED sealed in their interior with waterproof glue to function as a single light respectively. Thus all the different lights are clearly separated to shine through respective covers, not to be misread for their functions.

Abstract: A wheel rim illumination system is provided which includes a lighting device mechanically mounted to a brake caliper providing backlight illumination of a wheel rim, and a power supply wiring for providing power to the lighting device.

Abstract: A light manifold for an automotive light module emitting light to the side of a longitudinal axis along which light is to be directed. The light module is structured in a manner that permits the creation of light distribution patterns for particular functions, such as the stop light function for an automobile, that are otherwise difficult to effectively produce.

Abstract: A light blocking apparatus is applied in an illuminating module of a projector. The light blocking apparatus includes a light shield and a support rod securing the light shield. The light shield is positioned in front of a bulb of the illuminating module. The support rod connects the light shield and another apparatus, such as a lamp reflector, so as to position the light shield in front of the bulb. The light shield is employed to block the light reflected from a UV-IR wheel and a color wheel so that the bulb won't be heated again.

Abstract: A lamp (10) is disclosed with a single or double-sided socket, whereby a bulb element (11) is arranged on the at least one socket (12), which surrounds a volume of space (14) and said lamp is provided with at least one LED element (13). An irradiation of the LED light into the bulb element occurs and, as a result of reflection, in particular total reflection, on the defining surfaces (16,17) of the bulb element a transmission of the LED light within the bulb element occurs.

Abstract: A medical diagnostic device with illumination, wherein the device is composed of a handle or the like in which the batteries are received and of a head which is placed on the handle. The switching transformer is arranged in a sleeve which is insertable into the handle and is electrically connected to the battery and the luminous diode.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism that adjusts an inclination and a position of an optical axis of an excitation light optical system with respect to an optical axis of a white light optical system is provided. The adjustment mechanism includes a frame plate, a plate-shaped lever, a fixing unit, a first adjuster, and a second adjuster. The frame plate is orthogonally placed with respect to the optical axis of the white light optical system, and perforated with a pair of circular holes, and an elliptical hole. The plate-shaped lever is perforated with a first elliptical hole and a second elliptical hole and a cylindrical projection. The fixing unit fixes the excitation light optical system to the plate-shaped lever. The first adjuster includes a first supporting axle and a first disc-shaped cam to which the first supporting axle is eccentrically fixed, the first disc-shaped cam being rotatably and slidably fitted in the first elliptical hole of the plate-shaped lever.

Abstract: Light emitting panel assemblies include a light emitting panel member having two or more inserts, components or parts that may be supported by a structural member. A pattern of light extracting deformities may be on or in one or more of the inserts, components or parts for providing a desired light output distribution.

Abstract: A light guide plate (300) for transmitting light beams from a light source to an LCD (liquid crystal display) includes: an incident surface (301) for introducing light beams into the light guide plate; an emitting surface (303) for uniformly transmitting light beams out from the light guide plate; and a bottom surface (302) opposite to the emitting surface for reflecting the light beams in directions toward the emitting surface. The light guide plate further provides a plurality of concavities (3031) on the emitting surface, for converging the light beams into the LCD. The light guide plate is a relatively simple, single integrated structure, and can obviate the need for a brightness layer in an associated LCD device.

Abstract: A brightness enhancement article (30) provides light from a two-dimensional surface. The brightness enhancement article (30) has a plurality of light collecting structures (32), wherein each light collecting structure (32) is longitudinally extended in a length direction along the surface. Each light collecting structure (32) has an input aperture (33) optically coupled to a light-providing surface and an output aperture (35) distal from the input aperture (33), wherein the output aperture (35) has a surface area that is larger than the surface area of the input aperture (33). A pair of curved side walls (38) extend from the output aperture (35) toward the input aperture (33). In a cross section taken orthogonally with respect to the length direction, the curved side walls (38) approximate a parabolic curvature.

Abstract: A back light system (2) includes a light guide plate (50). The light guide plate includes an array of prisms (55) formed thereon, and a nano-particle layer (80) formed on the prisms for diffusing light beams propagating therethrough. The nano-particle layer contains a mass of transparent nano-particles with diameters preferably in the range from 30˜100 nm. A material of the particles may be TiO2 (titanium oxide), SiO2 (silicon dioxide), or Al2O3 (aluminum oxide). Each light beam passing through the nano-particle layer is scattered, and most of the scattering occurs over a limited range of angles. The scattered light beams exit the nano-particle layer mostly over the limited range of angles, with a medial direction of propagation in the range of angles being substantially parallel to a viewing direction. The back light system can yield high brightness and uniform luminescence, and is relatively simple in construction and inexpensive.

Abstract: A side-lighting type surface light source device 100 includes a light source 40, a reflector member 50, a light guide plate member 30, and a fixing member 10. The reflector member 50 reflects a light ray from the light source, and includes opposed first end portion 520c and second end portion 520a, wherein the first end portion is arranged to project out of the second end portion. The fixing member 10 includes a fixing body 12 having a support surface (a back portion 12a) and a reflector holder 14 for holding the reflector member. The reflector member supports the reflective sheet 20 and the light guide plate member 30 with the first end portion thereof.

Abstract: A method mixes and transfers a bone filling material. The method makes use of a receptacle for receiving components in an unmixed condition. A mixing element can be inserted into the receptacle to mix the components. An actuator having a drive member and a driven member is removably coupled to the mixing element.

Abstract: An apparatus for the preparation of polymer solutions contains a stirring device, a cooling device connected to the stirring device and a warming device connected to the cooling device. Both the warming device and the cooling device are characterized by including a rotary screw. The stirring device functions to mix a polymer with a solvent to produce a swelled polymer in the solvent. The incorporation of a screw into the warming or cooling device allows the temperature of the solution to change while simultaneous mixing and shear is provided.

Abstract: A paint stirring machine of the type driven by stirrer lids, on each of which is mounted a paint can, the stirrer lids being suspended by supports with lateral slide-rails on shelves (3) of the machine and individually driven by a front meshing pinion engaged on a rotating endless screw of the shelf, the machine including two vertical posts (1) supporting the shelves, one of the posts including, enclosed in a housing, the assembly of pulleys and belt driving the closed lids in a housing, the assembly of pulleys and belts driving the endless screws of the shelves. Furthermore, the endless screw bearings (19) and the assembly of pulleys and belts driving the endless screws are pre-assembled adjusted on the corresponding post (1).

Abstract: A system for detachably coupling a mixer drive to a mixer in a portable tank, the system comprising a portable tank having a mixer mounted therein and a docking station adapted to receive the tank in an engaged configuration and to have no connection to the tank in a disengaged configuration. The mixer comprises a coupling, such as a magnetic coupling, having a first portion attached to a shaft for driving the mixer, and the docking station comprises a mixer drive having a second portion of the coupling for mating with the first portion. The tank may have one or more components for facilitating and/or maintaining engagement of the tank with the docking station. The docking station may comprise a linkage for converting engagement motion transmitted by the tank in a first direction into engagement motion of the coupling second portion in a second direction.

Abstract: In embodiments of the invention, a vortex chamber tool in a conduit includes: an outer barrel; an inner barrel that is concentric with the outer barrel; and a corkscrew deflector coupled to an inside wall of the outer barrel and an outside wall of the inner barrel to organize the flow of a fluid in the vortex chamber tool. The vortex chamber tool operates to convert a turbulent flow from an input portion of the conduit into a non-turbulent laminar flow at a downstream portion of the conduit.

Abstract: Microfluidics mixing apparatus and methods of using same are disclosed for mixing fluids using increasing centrifugal force as the fluids being mixed traverse a mixing channel. One inventive apparatus comprises a generally planar substrate having a top major surface and a bottom major surface generally parallel to the top major surface, and a cover plate over the top major surface. The substrate has at least one inlet port that routes fluid to the top major surface, and at least one outlet port for mixed fluid. The substrate comprises a mixing channel having a depth measured from the top surface and a width, the mixing channel adapted to route fluids to be mixed therein in laminar flow and in a substantially spiral flow pattern that is parallel to the top surface. Apparatus of the invention can mix fluids flowing serially, or two or more fluids entering the device from different feed channels.

Abstract: The tri-axial tourbillon comprises a cage (A) containing the balance (1), the escape wheel (2) and the escape pinion (3) rotating around an axis (A1) and mounted in a second cage (B) rotating around an axis (A2), the cage (B) in turn being mounted rotably in a third cage (C) rotating around an axis (A3) that is fixed relative to the timepiece, the three axes (A1, A2, A3) being perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: A motor-adjustable X-ray system comprises a C-arm, which has two degrees of freedom and is adjustable with a motor support. The motor support has a force pickup device which is provided to detect a force exerted by an operator when manipulating the C-arm. The force pickup device is configured to detect a plurality of directional components of the exerted force and to cooperate with an evaluation unit, by which as a function of the plurality of the directional components of the exerted force, different amounts of motor support of the C-arm in the two degrees of freedom are established via the evaluation unit.

Abstract: The convertible tote bag of the present invention comprises a container of any width, depth and length that can be either closed or open at the top, with or without exterior or interior pockets, with two carrying straps of adjustable size that are permanently attached on one end on opposite sides of the bag diagonally across from each other. The convertible tote bag can be carried in the hand or on the shoulder when the end of each strap that is not permanently attached to the bag is selectively attached to the attachment mechanism on the same side of the bag. In this invention there are two ways for the convertible tote bag to be worn as a backpack.

Abstract: An enclosure is provided for resealing a package. A body of formable material has an open end and a closeable end. The body may have slits on opposite sides for expanding the open end. An adhesive strip is provided on the open end of the body for securing to the package. The adhesive strips extend beyond the slits in the body for securing the first side of the body to the second side of the body. A closing mechanism is provided on the closeable end of the body. The closing mechanism has a lip and groove along the closeable end, and a locking mechanism for inserting the lip into the groove to reseal the enclosure. The closing mechanism slides across the closeable end of the enclosure to allow the enclosure to be opened and closed. The enclosure may have a spout formed in the closeable end of the enclosure.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic bearing having an improved air discharging path for discharging air from the bearing when a shaft is inserted into the bearing, and an apparatus for driving a polygonal mirror using the hydrodynamic bearing.

Abstract: In order to prevent lubricating oil leakage due to bubbles in a thrust dynamic pressure bearing having herringbone grooves, and to stabilize the bearing performance, and enhance the reliability and durability, auxiliary grooves deeper than pump-in type herringbone grooves for generating dynamic pressure are provided. The bearing inner periphery and bearing outer periphery are linked by a pressure gradient descending slowly, and therefore bubbles present in the bearing inner periphery can be guided to the bearing outer periphery through the auxiliary grooves, and discharged outside of the bearing from the air-liquid interface, so that lubricating oil leakage due to bubbles can be prevented.

Abstract: The electro-optical composite connector comprises an electro-optical composite plug and an electro-optical receptacle. The electro-optical composite plug or electro-optical composite receptacle converts an optical signal from an optical fiber to an electric signal and transmits to the opposing electro-optical receptacle or electro-optical composite plug through a power connecting metal or power connecting metal receiver. The opposing electro-optical composite receptacle or electro-optical composite plug converts the electric signal to the optical signal and transmits to the optical fiber.

Abstract: A ferrule for a light guide comprises a continuous metal sleeve which has a first tubular section and, at an axial spacing therefrom, a coaxial second tubular section which are connected to one another via an intermediate section, and a first plastic molded part formed around the free end of the first tubular section and a second plastic molded part which is provided at an axial spacing therefrom and which is formed around the ends of the two tubular sections adjacent to the intermediate section and around the intermediate section.

Abstract: An optical transmission and receiver module suitable for a single-fiber bi-directional communication includes a light emitting device, a photodiode, an optical path routing element which allows light emitted from the light emitting device and light directed to the photodiode to pass through the element and which changes their optical paths, as required, and a lens transparent to both light emitted from light emitting device and light directed to the photodiode.

Abstract: The invention provides an optical module that can reduce its cost. An optical module to which an optical fiber is detachably inserted, includes: a substrate with an aperture to which the optical fiber is inserted; a flexible printed circuit board disposed on one surface of the substrate and including: a base member with an opening in a corresponding location to the aperture; an interconnection layer disposed on at least one surface of the base member); and a connection section including a part of the interconnection layer exposed through the opening; and an optical element disposed within the opening of the flexible printed circuit board, and connected to the connection section, the optical element performing one of transmission and reception of an optical signal with the optical fiber.

Abstract: An optical package that includes a component for supporting a printed circuit board. The optical package comprises a housing containing a printed circuit board having a connecting edge for connecting to external components; an optical component supported by the printed circuit board; an optical connector for coupling the optical component to an optical fiber; and a support supporting the connecting edge.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an optical interface unit provides an interface between an optoelectronic device and industry standard MTP/MPO connectors. The optical interface unit axially aligns the core of a fiber with the optoelectronic device and interfaces that fiber to the standardized connector. In addition, the optical interface unit further provides a standardized interface for visible contact connection between the individual fiber stubs and the terminated fibers in the standardized connector. The optical interface unit therefore maximizes coupling from the optoelectronic device with the standardized connector.

Abstract: A vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) module includes a substrate provided with an etched region formed on a lower surface thereof, a plurality of layers, for photoproduction, laminated on an upper surface of the substrate, and a VCSEL for emitting the light upwards and downwards, wherein the VCSEL module monitors the output of the VCSEL by detecting the light emitted downwards from the VCSEL.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical sub-assembly package for use in receiver optical sub-assemblies or transmitter optical sub-assemblies in which the electrical connections between the transducer chip, e.g. photo-detector or light source, and the device printed circuit board is made by a single flexible circuit conductor extending through the wall of the package. The package is comprised of a housing and a stiffening plate, which encloses and end of the housing and forms a mechanical support for an end of the flexible circuit conductor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a printing system comprising a printing device and a printing control device. The printing device makes a judgment as to whether it is necessary to correct a profile, which is information concerning reproduction characteristics of print data, and, if it is judged that the profile correction is necessary, the printing device outputs a predetermined standard chart, measures the output result using an image measuring unit provided on the printing device, calculates a differential profile, i.e., correction data, based on the measurement result, and transmits the calculated differential profile to the printing control device. The printing control device correct the profile based on the differential profile received from the printing device.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hand-held printer for printing on linerless label webs wherein a thermal print head is maintained in pressure contact with the linerless web and a platen roll throughout successive printing cycles, but wherein the pressure is automatically relieved at or shortly after each printing cycle is completed.

Abstract: Multiple methods of using only two sensors to control the state of an object in a one dimensional environment, a two dimensional environment or a three dimensional environment. A method of using only two sensors to control the state of an object in a secondary mode and edit data in a third mode. A method of using only two sensors to edit changes. A method of using only two sensors to control the state of an object in graphic arts programs. A method of using only two sensors to control the state of an object in two states, three states, four states, eight states, ten states or fourteen states. A method of using only two sensors to increase or decrease control of an object.

Abstract: A keyboard includes a housing having a number of cavities to slidably receive shanks of a number of key pads, and a light device for lighting the key pads. The lighting device includes a number of light members engaged in the shanks of the key pads, the housing includes two conductive projections extended into each of the cavities to selectively engage with terminals of the light members, and to energize the light members when the key pads are depressed by the users. A spring biasing device may bias the key pad to disengage the terminals of the light members from the conductive projections.

Abstract: A mop assembly including a mop head and handle, and a supply of liquid connected to a valve assembly on the handle. The valve assembly includes a replaceable length of resiliently flexible tubing having a portion extending transversely through the handle and members on opposite sides of the length of tubing that are relatively movable between a closed position pinching together opposite sides of the tubing to stop the flow of liquid through it, and a spaced open position affording flow of liquid through the tube. A storage cart includes a main portion and a tray portion having a receptacle for receiving the mop head mounted on the main portion for relative movement between a vertical closed position at which the main portion covers an open side of the receptacle; and a horizontal open position at which the mop head can be inserted into or removed from the receptacle.

Abstract: A writing instrument with an illuminated ink reservoir. The writing instrument includes a light source, a power supply, a power switch, and an ink reservoir defined by a portion of the instrument body that is generally capable of transmitting light. The ink reservoir contains ink, preferably flourescent marking ink that will glow brightly when illuminated by the light source. The writing instrument further comprises a light conducting member that guides the majority of light emitted from the light source into generally the center axis of the ink reservoir. The light conducting member helps to guide and focus the light into the ink within the reservoir. The light source may be an ultraviolet “black light”, that causes the ink to glow brightly and produces a spellbinding visual effect. Advertising material may be imprinted on the instrument for advertising.

Abstract: A fastening system comprising a stud (10) and a sheet of cover material (16); the stud (10) being formed with a groove (14), and the sheet of cover material (16) being formed with a hole (18) and two slits (20), the slits (20) extending away from respective intersections (22) with the hole (18) in respective directions which are not in alignment with one another; whereby, in use, the stud (10) is pushed through the hole (18) until the groove (14) in the stud (10) snaps into engagement with the hole (18) in the sheet of cover material (16).

Abstract: A functional element arrangement which includes a functional element which is to be mounted on a component, especially but not exclusively on a brittle or non-rigid component made of a material containing cavities or pores, e.g. plastic, wood, metal foams, plastic or metal filled with hollow bodies, or another relatively soft material, selectively embodied as a sandwich construction or as a composite material e.g. in the form of a single layered or multilayered structure comprising, for example, two layers of sheet metal or plastic and a core made of one of the above-mentioned materials. The invention is characterized in that it is provided with an auxiliary assembly element which enables the functional element to be blocked using forming techniques when it is mounted on the component in a riveting process or a stamping and riveting process.

Abstract: A device for restricting the flow through a curb inlet opening of a street storm drain by positioning a face plate thereover with a plurality of flow apertures therethrough of limited size. The face plate is securable to the drain by a mounting apparatus including one or more mounting brackets along with an engagement device for securing the mounting brackets with respect to the drain and the face plate for mounting the face plate extending over the curb inlet opening. Mounting brackets include alternatively teeth for engaging mated teeth on the rear of the face plate and storm drain engaging teeth also. Edges of the face plate can be chamfered for protection and a protective rim can extend upwardly around the securement apertures for protection thereof.

Abstract: An electromagnetic absorber formed of conductive fiber or the like, such as carbon fiber having an overall length corresponding to the wavelength of electromagnetic waves to be absorbed, is mixed into a base material to form an electromagnetic wave-absorbing pavement material. The electromagnetic wave-absorbing pavement material is used to form a pavement having an electromagnetic wave absorbing course. Further, an electromagnetic wave reflecting course is disposed under the electromagnetic wave absorbing course, and the electric length of the electromagnetic wave reflecting course is set to a predetermined value in relation to the dielectric constant so that electromagnetic waves reflecting off the surface of the electromagnetic wave absorbing course and electromagnetic waves reflecting off the electromagnetic wave reflecting course have opposite phases and thereby cancel each other out, whereby the electromagnetic waves are absorbed well.

Abstract: A manhole system including a cover, a frame receiving the cover and at least one security device securing the cover to the frame.

Abstract: A fixed frame (4) and a covering element (6), the frame (4) defining a frame plane (P—P). A first latch (30) has two latch surfaces (32, 34) which cooperate and which are inclined relative to the frame plane (P—P). The covering element (6) and the frame (4) comprise cooperating stop surfaces (52, 56) which limit a displacement of the lid (6) within the frame (4) in the frame plane (P—P). The stop surfaces (52, 56) are inclined relative to the frame plane (P—P) by an angle of from 30° to 80° and they maintain the covering element flat on the frame. Application to manhole covers for closing manholes.

Abstract: A continuous covered area, such as a sidewalk or patio, is formed by vertically interlocking tessellated components. One embodiment, termed PORTAPAVE™, achieves this interlocking via an array of uniquely configured two-sectioned pavers. Each paver has a first section of a first shape and a second section of a second shape impressed upon the first section and bonded together. In one embodiment, first sections of pavers in an installed bottom layer form a cavity between them having the same shape as the second section of a paver that is inverted onto the pavers of the bottom layer, thus providing a top layer. Each inverted paver in this top layer is fitted to interlock in that cavity formed between the un-inverted pavers in the bottom layer. Also provided is a method of making the components, e.g., pavers, and a method of installing them.