Abstract: A vehicular lamp for use in an automobile, comprises: a light source module for generating light; an optical member operable to emit the light produced by the light source module out of said vehicular lamp; and a light source fixing member for fixing the light source module to a reference position the relative position of which with respect to the optical member is predetermined, wherein the light source module includes: a reference member which is fixed to be fitted to the reference position when the light source module is fixed to said optical member, a semiconductor light emitting element for emitting light from a lighting region having at least a linear boundary; and a holding member for fitting said linear boundary to a fixing position a relative position of which with respect to said reference position is predetermined, so as to hold said semiconductor emitting light.

Abstract: A lamp is disclosed with a light source for illuminating a region, such as a thoroughfare. A sign is provided associated with the lamp and spaced apart from the light source of the lamp. A light conveyable medium has an input oriented proximate to the light source for receiving light from the light source and transmitting the light to an output end which is directed at the sign for illuminating the sign.

Abstract: A backlight module has a light guide plate having a transparent plate and a light-mixing structure. The light-mixing structure contains a light-convergence body and a light-dispersing body connected with each other to form an hourglass-shaped structure. With the light-mixing structure, the light guide plate can mix light beams of different colors to produce white light beams.

Abstract: The present invention provides a display device comprising a display panel and a backlight device comprising a main light guide body which irradiates light toward the display panel. A sub light guide body is arranged on the back surface of the main light guide body is divided in the center by a first air layer. Both end portions of the sub light guide are optically coupled to the main light guide, and a plurality of solid state light emitting elements are arranged in the inside of the air layer of the sub light guide.

Abstract: The light guide plate 32 has a light receiving portion 36 on one side thereof to receive light emitted by the LED 24 and a flexible light guide body 35 for transforming the light received by the light receiving portion 36 into planar light. The light guide body 35 is arranged along the liquid crystal panel 23 and has a plurality of light scattering portions 30 arranged on an outer surface thereof in a propagation direction of light emitted by the LED 24. Since the light guide plate 32 comprises a flexible member and thus can be arranged in a curved shape conforming to the liquid crystal panel 23 having a curved surface portion, the curved surface portion of the liquid crystal panel 23 can be illuminated uniformly. Further, the provision of the light scattering portions 30 can enhance a light reception efficiency and light emission efficiency even if the light guide plate 32 is thin.

Abstract: A planar light source device comprises a light guide having a light entrance surface through which light enters, and a light exit surface, from which the light that entered through the light entrance surface exits, a light source disposed along the light entrance surface, and a reflecting body, which has two ends forming an opening to discharge the light emitted from the light source and sandwiching the light guide in a thickness direction, surrounds the light source, and reflects the light emitted from the light source toward the light entrance surface. The light exit surface has a grained surface region where a convex dot pattern is formed and a positioning region where no dot pattern is formed. One of the two ends of the reflecting body, which is brought into contact with the light exit surface, has an edge that is positioned in the positioning region.

Abstract: An auxiliary control station for a rear dispensing concrete truck that controls the truck's steering, braking, and throttle. A seat with controls accessible from the seat may be positioned outside of the cab, such as to allow control of the truck from a position with an unobstructed view of the rear of the truck. The concrete dispensing chute may be modified so as to allow mechanical control of the left and right swing of the chute. The auxiliary control station also controls the drum and positioning of the chute.

Abstract: A modified kneading element for a screw extruder, peripherally congruent, aligned, and contiguous with a cross-sectional profile of a modified conveying element, includes a central portion defining a root diameter having a shaft receiving bore defined therein; and at least one lobe extending radially from the central portion, each lobe having an outer periphery ridge and first and second lateral sidewalls, wherein one of the lateral sidewalls of each lobe is concave between the outer periphery ridge and the central portion. Kneading blocks including such kneading elements and screw extruders including such kneading blocks are also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for mixing fluids and/or solids in a manner that can be varied from maintaining the integrity of fragile molecular and biological materials in the mixing vessel to homogenizing heavy aggregate material by supplying large amounts of energy. Variation in the manner of mixing is accomplished using an electronic controller to generate signals to control the frequency and amplitude of the motor(s), which drive an unbalanced shaft assembly to produce a linear vibratory motion. The motor may be a stepper motors a linear motor or a DC continuous motor. By placing a sensor on the mixing vessel platform to provide feedback control of the mixing motor, the characteristics of agitation in the fluid or solid can be adjusted to optimize the degree of mixing and produce a high quality mixant.

Abstract: A orbital shaker for cell extraction includes a digestion chamber and structure for translating the digestion chamber. Structure is also provided for rotating the digestion chamber. A method of performing cell extraction is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tourbillon (1) comprising a main bearing (22). A first bearing (18) of the balance axle (19) rotates with the platform (2) of the tourbillon (1), and a second bearing (26) of the balance axle (19) is arranged in a fixed manner.

Abstract: A simple recording device using a stable electric resistance heater in thermal contact with an irreversible color changing time temperature material relatively insensitive to room temperatures to show and record the cumulative time an electrical appliance, battery, tool, instrument has been used. The device may use a plurality of thick film carbon printed resistive heater with a thermal gradient in contact with the time temperature material or a simple adhesive calibrated time temperature film on a surface mounted stable resistor. The indicator is in parallel or series with the power switch. The time temperature material is in thermal contact with a constant temperature heater when used in fluctuating ambient temperature conditions.

Abstract: Hot spots in power conductors are monitored by apparatus comprising a temperature probe embedded in an electrically insulative thermally conductive material in surface-to-surface contact with the power conductor, typically at a joint being monitored. The temperature probe is spaced from the power conductor by the electrically insulative thermally conductive material a distance sufficient to provide electrical isolation, while the material has sufficient thermal conductivity that the temperature probe is able to substantiate trends in temperature changes at the joint. The invention can be incorporated into existing electrically insulative supports for the power conductors.

Abstract: Systems and methods for obtaining two-dimensional images of an object, such as a patient, in multiple projection planes. In one aspect, the invention advantageously permits quasi-simultaneous image acquisition from multiple projection planes using a single radiation source. An imaging apparatus comprises a gantry having a central opening for positioning an object to be imaged, a source of radiation that is rotatable around the interior of the gantry ring and which is adapted to project radiation onto said object from a plurality of different projection angles; and a detector system adapted to detect the radiation at each projection angle to acquire object images from multiple projection planes in a quasi-simultaneous manner. The gantry can be a substantially “O-shaped” ring, with the source rotatable 360 degrees around the interior of the ring. The source can be an x-ray source, and the imaging apparatus can be used for medical x-ray imaging.

Abstract: A radiation treatment apparatus includes a guide and a support member. The guide moves a radiation generating unit along an orbit with a predetermined radius such that an X-ray emitted from the radiation generating unit may cross an isocenter. The support member rotates the guide about a turning axis passing through the isocenter. The radiation generating unit is moved along a spherical plane by the guide and the support member and applies the X-ray toward the isocenter in multiple directions.

Abstract: An image-quality control system including a terminal connected to medical diagnostic imaging apparatus and a service center system for transmitting a maintenance report of the medical diagnostic imaging apparatus to the terminal. The terminal includes a first receiving unit for receiving a report transmitted from the service center system and a first transmitting unit for transmitting an image or image-quality parameters of the image. The service center system includes a second receiving unit for receiving the image or image-quality parameters from the terminal, an image-quality parameter database for storing the image-quality parameters, a determination section for determining if the stored image-quality parameters correspond with specified reference values, a report generating section for generating a report including the determination of the image-quality parameters, and a second transmitting unit for transmitting the generated report.

Abstract: A resealable package includes first and second panel sections joined together to define an enclosed region, first and second opposite side edges, a bottom edge, and a mouth that provides access to the enclosed region. The resealable package also includes a closure mechanism for selectively opening and sealing the mouth. The closure mechanism includes first and second profiles having first and second base strips with first and second interlocking closure members extending from the first and second base strips. The first and second closure profiles also include third and fourth interlocking members extending from third and fourth base strips, the third interlocking member having a first sealing member projecting therefrom. The second closure profile further includes a second sealing member extending from a fifth base strip. The first and second sealing members engage to form a liquid-tight seal.

Abstract: In a hydrostatic gas bearing for use in a vacuum, in order to provide a hydrostatic gas bearing in which an increase in the quantity of gas being discharged during the movement of a moving body is reduced, the surface of a guide shaft of a fixed body and/or the surface of the moving body is subjected to processing for reducing adhesion of gas molecules, for example, by coating the surface(s) with a material having a low adhesion probability of gas molecules, by which the quantity of gas being discharged is decreased.

Abstract: A turbomachine has a rotor shaft, which is mounted in a bearing arrangement containing a hydrodynamic axial bearing, and a rotor disposed on the rotor shaft. A hydrostatic axial bearing is additionally provided in the immediate vicinity of the hydrodynamic axial bearing, the hydrostatic axial bearing absorbing the axial force acting on the rotor shaft at rest, completely or at least for the most part, relieving stress on the hydrodynamic axial bearing during start-up processes of the rotor shaft, and being shut off during operation at the rated speed of rotation.

Abstract: The motor has a thrust cap fitted to its end cap by snap fit fingers. The thrust cap closes a hole in the bearing retainer of the end cap and provides a thrust bearing surface against which the end of the shaft contacts to limit axial movement or end play of the shaft. The thrust bearing surface is part of a metallic spring fixed to a body of the thrust cap.

Abstract: A bearing system for a turbocharger, simple in design and easy to manufacture, having desired rotational dynamics of a three piece bearing design, yet having the superior vibration damping characteristics of a one piece bearing design. The inboard end of each journal bearing includes an axial recess for receiving an outboard end of a cylindrical bearing spacer, thereby axially locating the journal bearings as well as axially and radially locating the bearing spacer.

Abstract: An optical connector assembly has several optical and electrical connectors mounted in mateable rectangular housings. Each optical connector is resiliently mounted in an alignment sleeve by means of a spring clip encircling the connector and contacting the sleeve. The alignment sleeves are themselves resiliently mounted in passages through the housings by spring clips encircling the sleeves and contacting passages within which the sleeves are mounted.

Abstract: A terminal element for fiber optic communication has an elongated body defining a body axis and having a first end from which an optical fiber extends along the body axis. The body has a second end with an angled surface offset at an angle from the body axis. The fiber extends through the length of the body, and terminates at a fiber end surface flush with the angled surface. A lens element is positioned adjacent to the angled surface. The fiber may be hermetically sealed to the body at a position away from first end, and may be sealed with a flexible material at the first end.

Abstract: A high-performance connector for optical fibers includes a cylindrical ceramic or metallic ferrule installed in a structure. This structure is positioned in a non-plastic (metallic system) base member to form a fiber holder. This overall generally cylindrical structure includes a small passageway along its central axis for holding an optical fiber. This entire structure is mounted within the non-plastic housing that includes an opening at one end thereof from which the ceramic ferrule protrudes. A cylindrical spring that is integral to the ferrule support structure and interacts with an interior surface of the surrounding structure via a secondary piece of the cylindrical structure urges the ceramic ferrule outward from the opening in the housing. The housing includes a metallic leaf-spring latch which is located on a single surface thereof, which is manually operable and used to lock the connector to an associated receptacle.

Abstract: A micro-optical module includes a housing, at least one optoelectronic component, and an optoelectronic unit assigned thereto. The housing is partly embodied as an MID body, having a cavity and having a three-dimensional conductor structure in the cavity. The MID body includes an optical channel filled with a plastic waveguide.

Abstract: A data link module includes: a cable comprising an electric wire and optical fibers aligned with each other; a substrate disposed at one end of the cable; signal medium conversion elements performing conversion between an electric signal and an optical signal; an electric terminal that is electrically connected to the electric wire of the cable; and an electric connector that is electrically connected to the signal medium conversion elements and the electric terminal respectively.

Abstract: An optoelectronic assembly (300) includes a laser (102) for emitting light along a main optical path. Beam splitters (110, 114) split a proportion of light from the main optical path and the split light is guided by optical light guides (310) to a photodiode array (302). The light guides (310) are mouldable and substantially rigid and can be co fabricated as a single assembly including fiducials to facilitate positioning on a substrate (124) of the assembly (300). By having the array (302) adjacent the periphery of the substrate (124), wirebonds (308) need only be provided directly from the array (302) to a feed-through (130), and electrical tracks on the substrate and ceramic blocks for mounting the photodiodes are eliminated, as is individual placement of the ceramic blocks on the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor laser module in which parasitic inductance due to the bonding wire is removed, accordingly, the high frequency performance thereof can be enhanced. The laser module of the present invention has a sub-mount, on which the semiconductor laser diode is installed and transmission lines for supplying the signal to the laser diode is formed. The transmission lines on the sub-mount are directly connected to corresponding lead pins provided in the base of the package without any bonding wires. Between the lead pins and under the sub-mount is provided a photo diode for monitoring light emitted from the laser diode.

Abstract: A latch type optical communication module is easily mounted to and detached from a system port having a cage by means of a latch. The optical communication module is provided with a latch. The latch is rotated around a hinge shaft fixed to both sides of a receptacle and engaging latch holes of ends of the latch. When rotated the latch moves latch drivers to force a slider upward, the slider raises a groove engaging a fixing tap of the optical communication module thereby allowing the optical communication module to be detached from the system port. The optical communication module can be detached from the system port without a tool or influence or adjacent an optical communication module.

Abstract: A process for producing a light amount-adjusting member, such as an ND filter, that comprises the steps of providing a transparent base material and a coloring liquid; and applying a coloring liquid to the base material by ejecting the coloring liquid to the base material to form a colored portion having a specified optical density, wherein the coloring liquid contains at least one coloring material of with a maximum absorption wavelength in a range of 630 to 750 nm, when measured on the transparent base material.

Abstract: A method for replenishing a development replenisher in an automatic developing machine for a photosensitive lithographic printing plate precursor, wherein a value of an electric conductivity of a developer obtained by measuring an electric conductivity is compared with a reference value, and a development replenisher is replenished to the developer when the value of the developer is lower than the reference value, the method comprising: using a reference value of an electric conductivity optimal for a high resolution image as the reference value when developing a precursor having an exposed high resolution image in which an output datum of 50% area ratio is 210 lpi or more in terms of a peripheral length of an image area in an image unit that constitutes a gradation of a screen image: and changing the reference value to an ordinary reference value when developing a precursor not having a high resolution image.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for the expedited reprinting of documents at a printer. The method comprises: receiving an initial print job identified with a job identification (JID); rendering the print job into a bitmap; in response to rendering the bitmap, initially printing a document; saving the bitmap in memory; and, in a job table, creating a cross-reference between the JID and the saved bitmap. Subsequently, the method comprises: receiving a selected JID; accessing the job table; accessing a print engine-ready bitmap associated with the JID by using the job table to locate a bitmap cross-referenced to the received JID; reading the located bitmap from a printer memory; and, reprinting a document in response to the bitmap. An associated network server can be used for posting a job table with selectable JIDs on an HTML webpage. Alternately, the JID selection is received in a print driver communication.

Abstract: A computer keyboard may include an assembly for scrolling and navigating an image in multiple directions relative to a display screen. A computer keyboard may include an assembly for control of a graphical object, insertion point or mouse cursor in multiple directions relative to objects on a display screen. Two control devices are provided onto each side of a computer keyboard. The devices are configured such that both control a graphical cursor. One device controls a graphical cursor and the other device controls view scrolling of an image. In yet another aspect, the functionality of the devices for cursor control or view scrolling is selectable.

Abstract: In a printing apparatus, in which normal printing occurs in a print zone through which a print media is moved by an input feed roller arrangement and an output overdrive roller arrangement, the desired speed of the print media is maintained during bleed printing in the margin of the print media by altering the drive parameters of at least one of the roller arrangements.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus having a housing that includes a front face, a rear wall, a pair of side walls, a bottom surface, and a top surface with a discharge surface formed therein. A cover, having a planar upper surface, is mounted on protrusions extending along each side of the top surface. The discharge surface is formed between the protrusions and has a depth proximate the rear wall that is greater than a depth proximate the front face. A cutout is formed between the cover and the front face, the cutout being in either the cover or the front face which allows discharge of the printed material. The printed material when discharged onto the discharge surface extends beyond the front face.

Abstract: A pushbutton controlled correction tape assembly includes a casing having therein a correction tape assembly having an application head, a pushbutton assembly received in the casing to selectively extend the application head of the correction tape assembly out of the casing so as to apply a correction tape to a surface.

Abstract: A pen and stapler combination has a stapler body pivotably mounted to pen casing. A cover is movably attached to the stapler body for preventing the stapling of a pocket when the stapler body is used as a clip to attach the pen to a pocket.

Abstract: A dispensing system for patching an untextured portion of a destination surface to substantially match an existing structure of an existing sprayed on texture pattern on the destination surface surrounding the untextured portion. The dispensing system comprises a container, a sponge member, and a scraper member. Texture material is arranged within the container. The sponge member defines an applicator surface and a sponge opening. The sponge member is secured to the container such that the container opening and sponge opening are substantially aligned. The scraper member is detachably attached to the container.

Abstract: A rotational positioning apparatus includes a fixed member having a first wear portion and a stopper portion; at least a positioning washer disposed on the first wear portion, the positioning washer is formed with a positioning portion to abut against the stopper portion and at least a protruding portion radially extending outward; and a rotating member having a second wear portion engaged with the positioning washer, and a push portion for pushing the protruding portion of the positioning washer. With the relative locations for the stopper portion, positioning portion, protruding portion, and pushing portion, a relative rotation track between the fixed member and the positioning washer is summed with a relative rotation track between the rotating member and the positioning washer to flexibly design a rotational angle for the rotational positioning apparatus and ensure that the rotating member is firmly positioned at a desired location.

Abstract: A connector assembly that enables a rope or other load to be attached to a tarp or other sheet material. The assembly includes male and female connector members having broad, flat base surfaces for engaging the material of the tarp from opposite sides. The male connector member has a sharply pointed screw portion for penetrating through the material of the tarp, and the female connector member has a threaded socket for receiving the screw portion of the male connector member. At least one of the connector members includes a projecting flange portion having an opening or hook for attachment of the rope or other load. The flange portions are flattened for being gripped between the thumb and forefinger when tightening/loosening the assembly. The grip faces of the connector members include raised protuberances that prevent accidental loosening during use.

Abstract: A detectable pavement warning assembly includes a web having a plurality of projections attached to one another by linear connectors, a planar cover with a series of apertures for receiving the projections therethrough and an adhesive sheet. In use a rigid substrate such as a sidewalk is selected, and a primer is applied. The web, cover and adhesive sheet all pre-assembled are placed on the primed substrate. Next, the warning assembly is heated with an open flame to soften and fuse the pavement warning assembly with the primed substrate. The projections will remain extended sufficiently above the cover to provide a warning to pedestrians that walk thereon, such as when approaching a traffic area or other hazard.

Abstract: A portable breakwater system for use in a body of water includes first and second support members adapted to be positioned on the floor of the body of water and a curtain attached between the first and second support members. The first and second support members allow the curtain to freely rise in response to a wave in the body of water so as to attenuate the wave. Each support member includes a base plate and a frame assembly extending upwardly from the base plate. The base plates can be anchored to the water floor with one or more weights. The frame assemblies include pivoting or telescoping sections that permit the curtain to rise in response to a wave. Alternatively, the curtain can be attached to pre-existing underwater structure, such as the support members of a dock located in the body of water. In this case, the curtain is attached to the support members via attachment sleeves that are slidingly mounted on the support members.

Abstract: A continuous curve arch shape cross section leaching chamber made of molded thermoplastic has closely spaced corrugations and sidewalls which are perforated with slots which slope downwardly, running from interior to exterior of the chamber. The slot height and or wall thickness vary with slot clevation from the base, to achieve a desired minimum Soil Threshold Angle in the slots, where said Angle parameter relates to resistance to entry of surrounding soil. Slotted wall thickness is less than about two times the thickness of the basic chamber wall thickness elsewhere. The chamber has properties and performance approximating prior art chambers, but has substantially less normalized weight and total weight.

Abstract: A pipe-laying vessel includes an upwardly extending tower (14) assembly defining a path down which the pipe passes as a pipeline (40) is being laid by the vessel, and a lower guide arrangement for guiding the pipeline after it has passed down the tower, the lower guide arrangement (61) including a plurality of sets of guide rollers spaced apart along the path of the pipeline and defining the lateral limits of the path, the guide rollers being located such that they allow some bending of the pipeline as it passes through the lower guide arrangement.

Abstract: An undersea pipe of the riser type providing a connection between a floating support and the sea bottom. The riser has a rigid pipe of the catenary type extending from the floating support to a point of contact with the sea bottom. The catenary riser comprises a lower pipe portion terminating at the point of contact. The apparent weight per unit length in water of the lower pipe portion being at least 25% less than that of the remainder of the pipe constituting the catenary riser.

Abstract: A cutting tool comprises a tool body having a pocket for supporting an insert. The tool body may have a flute for evacuating chips from a workpiece during a cutting operation. The tool body and the insert may have complimentary shapes to cooperatively form an uninterrupted flute. The tool body may comprise a axial clearance face. The tool body may also comprise a radial clearance face.

Abstract: A toolholder has an insert clamp in the form of a lever that urges the top of a cutting insert into the pocket of the toolholder. The lever may be spring biased against the insert and may also be dynamically activated by rotation of the toolholder. Additionally, the lever may be on the form of a cam. A method is described of securing a cutting insert within the pocket using the lever.

Abstract: A method of producing a tool insert is disclosed. A body (50) of a superabrasive material having major surfaces on each of opposite sides thereof is provided. It is typically an abrasive compact disc such as a PCBN or a PCD disc, for example. An array of spaced cores (58) filled with hard metal, such as cemented carbide, for example, extends from one major surface to the opposite major surface. The body is severed from one major surface to the opposite major surface along intersecting, transverse lines (68) around the respective hard metal cores to produce the tool insert. The body may include an interlayer (56) of hard metal intermediate the opposite major surfaces, preferably the same hard metal as the cores, such that the cores are integrally formed with the interlayer.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for thrust sensing valves are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a housing including an input port and an output port and further having a mounting portion adapted to be coupled to a manufacturing tool. A supply member is operatively coupled to the housing to provide a flow of the pressurized medium into the input port of the housing. Finally, an elongated body is operatively coupled to the housing and moveable along an axis between a first position corresponding to a first pressure output from the housing and a second position corresponding to a second pressure output from the housing. The elongated body is biased into the first position and moveable into the second position in the presence of a thrust force on the mounting portion.

Abstract: A drill template that is operable to locate a position for a hole in a member. The member has at least two distinct surfaces and the drill template includes a body having first and second oppositely-facing sides configured for locating a position for a hole to be drilled in the member. A first alignment member on the first side of the body is configured to align with both a first and a second distinct surface of the member to position the body relative to the member. A second alignment member on the second side of the body is configured to align with the first surface of the member but not with the second surface of the member to position the body relative to the member.