Abstract: A drawer guide rail for a stabilized and guided in and out movement of a drawer with respect to the furniture member, having at least one surface of the pull out channel mounted on the bottom surface of the drawer, and a fixed guide (20) adapted to be fastened on either side or both sides of the inner sidewalls of the respective furniture member. The guide rail assembly includes an outer pull out channel (50), intermediate pull out channel (30) and roller units (15, 25) for allowing the relative movement of the pull out channels. The essential part of the present invention is an additional stabilizer means (10), in the form of a metal plate adapted to provide a running surface and is disposed between two roller units (15, 25) accordingly, to facilitate absorbance of vertical forces and stabilized drawer motion.

Abstract: A spark plug comprising: a center electrode extending in a direction of an axis of said spark plug; a cylindrical insulator which has a shaft hole, and which holds said center electrode in said shaft hole in a state where a tip end of said center electrode is projected from a tip end face of said insulator; a metal shell which holds said insulator; and a ground electrode in which one end is joined to a tip end face of said metal shell, and which extends from said one end toward another end, wherein said ground electrode has an inner side face which faces said center electrode, and an outer side face which is a back face with respect to said inner side face, said outer side face is formed as an arcuately curved face when viewed from a side of said another end in an extending direction of said ground electrode, and a columnar noble metal tip is joined to said inner side face.

Abstract: A bulb assembly includes a bulb having two conductive legs and a base which includes a first section with a recess defined in a top thereof and a second section. Two passages are defined through the second section and include two respective tapered guide surfaces which are in communication with the recess. The body of the bulb is engaged with the recess and the two conductive legs extend through the two passages. The guide surfaces assist the assemblers to easily insert the conductive legs in the passages.

Abstract: A holder (50) for an arc tube-shroud assembly (52) (see FIGS. 3-5) comprises: a planar disc (54) having a plurality of shroud-holding arms (56) peripherally spaced about the disc and extending in a first direction (58). At least two arc tube holding arms 60 extend in an opposite direction (62) for positioning an arc tube (52a) laterally within a shroud (52b); and at least one arc tube locking tab (64) extends in the opposite direction (60) for positioning the arc tube (52a) axially within the shroud (52b). The planar disc (54) is provided with a plurality of venting apertures (82) sized to allow egress of pressurized gases but inhibit passage of axially-propelled arc tube shards in the event of a non-passive failure of an arc tube.

Abstract: A connecting structure of an LCD shielding screen for a welding mask, in which the LCD shielding screen for protecting user's eyes from harmful rays generated during a welding operation is connected to a welding plane having a transparent window formed through the front surface thereof for covering a user's whole face, includes hook protrusions extended outwardly from both symmetric terminals of the LCD shielding screen; and rotary connecting pieces axially installed at both sides of the transparent window of the welding plane so that the rotary connecting pieces are connected to the corresponding hook protrusions of the LCD shielding screen. Thereby, the LCD shielding screen is simply attached to and detached from the welding plane of the welding mask, and is safely connected to the welding plane of the welding mask.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming a metal back-attached phosphor screen, the method comprising the steps of: forming a phosphor layer (10) on an inner surface of a face plate (8); disposing a transfer film (1) in which at least a release agent layer (3), a smooth resin film (4) and an adhesive agent layer (5) are formed on a basefilm (2) onto the phosphor layer (10) pressing the transfer film (1) while applying heat by a transfer roller (7) to bond the transfer film (1), to thereby transfer the resin film; forming a metal film on the transferred resin film; and heating the face plate in which the metal film is formed.

Abstract: The disclosed light emitting device (10) is a stress luminescent device which emits light, without fuel and chemical light emitting material. The stress luminescent device (10) may be composed of a container (20) e.g. capsule having a space (40) therein, at least one member (30) e.g. a particle movably accommodated in the space (40) and a stress luminescent material contained in/on the member (30) or in/on the container (20). The stress luminescent material emits light when a mechanical force is added thereto or to the stress luminescent device (10) by a manual power or a vibrator. If the mechanical force is given to the stress luminescent device (10) by a manual handling such as shaking, rotating, swinging and/or striking, any other energies including an electric power is not required.

Abstract: A display device comprises a rear substrate which has a plurality of electron emission elements, a front substrate which has a display surface, is arranged opposite to the rear substrate by a gap interposed and has a plurality of fluorescent layers that correspond to the electron emission elements, and a transparent conductive layer which is arranged on the display surface of the front substrate and is connected to the ground.

Abstract: A display device includes: a first substrate and a second substrate, a plurality of first electrodes, a light emitting layer, and a plurality of second electrodes. The first and second substrates are spaced apart to face each other, and the plurality of first electrodes are formed on an inner surface of the first substrate. The light emitting layer is arranged on the plurality of first electrodes and includes phosphor bodies and light emitting sources mixed therein. The plurality of second electrodes are arranged on an inner surface of the second substrate.

Abstract: Provided are a light emitting device using electron emission with a low driving voltage and high luminous efficiency, and a flat display apparatus using the light emitting device. In addition, a light emitting device using electron emission in which with a nano-sized gap can be formed with repeatability and have reliability is provided. The light emitting device includes: a plurality of PN junctions, each including a depletion layer having a predetermined thickness; an anode electrode facing the depletion layer and separated from the depletion layer by a predetermined distance; and a phosphor layer formed on a surface of the anode electrode. The flat display apparatus includes the light emitting device.

Abstract: A display apparatus including a substrate 22; an organic EL device including an electrode 24 which is formed on the substrate 22, an organic EL layer 26 which is formed on the electrode 24, and an electrode 30 which is formed on the organic EL layer 26; an inorganic insulating film 34 which is formed on the organic EL device, sealing the organic EL layer; and a substrate 38 which is formed on the inorganic insulating film 34, wherein the material and the thickness of the substrate 22 and the substrate 38 are set such that the neutral axis when a bending stress is applied is located in the vicinity of the interface between the inorganic insulating film 34 and the substrate 38. By configuring such a display apparatus, occurrence of cracks in the inorganic insulating film is prevented, and the organic EL device can be effectively protected against moisture and oxygen. As a result, the reliability of the display apparatus can be improved.

Abstract: Disclosed are electroluminescent devices that comprise organic layers that contain pyrazine compounds. The pyrazine compounds are suitable components of blue-emitting, durable, organo-electroluminescent layers. The electroluminescent devices may be employed for full color display panels in, for example, mobile phones, televisions and personal computer screens. Accordingly, the present invention relates to pyrazine compounds of formula (I), wherein X1 is a group of formula (II) , or a C16-C30aryl group, which can optionally be substituted by E, X2 is an aryl group or a heteroaryl group, which can optionally be substituted, Y1 and Y2 are independently of each other a hydrogen atom, C1-C18alkyl, which is optionally interrupted by O, an aryl group or a heteroaryl group, which can optionally be substituted.

Abstract: A double-sided organic light-emitting display includes at least one organic light-emitting display of top emission type stacked over another organic light-emitting display.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel substance having an excellent color purity of blue, a light-emitting element and a light-emitting device using the novel substance. A stilbene derivative has a structure shown by the general formula (1). In the general formula (1), R1 is hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or an aryl group having 6 to 25 carbon atoms. R2 is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group having 6 to 25 carbon atoms. Each of R3 to R5 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Ar1 is an aryl group having 6 to 25 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention is characterized by a DC-driven inorganic EL element useful for mobile and other applications, the EL element including at least plural electrode layers, and a light emitter layer made of an inorganic composition, which is provided between the electrode layers, wherein the attainted brightness in the DC drive is 10000 cd/m2 or more.

Abstract: A medium for creating an electroluminescent display is provided. The medium includes an assembly of joined layers. The joined layers include one or more layers configured to be activated regionally to form a pattern such that electrical energization of the assembly produces electroluminescence according to the pattern.

Abstract: A plasma display panel (PDP) with improved luminous efficiency by having a low discharge current. The PDP includes a first substrate, a second substrate facing the first substrate with a distance therebetween, multiple discharge cells located between the first substrate and the second substrate, address electrodes extending in a first direction on the first substrate and corresponding to the discharge cells, and first and second electrodes electrically isolated from the address electrodes and extending in a second direction crossing the first direction. Each of the address electrodes includes an elongated portion and a pair of protruding portions. Each of the first electrodes includes a first elongated portion and a first floating portion. Each of the second electrodes includes a second elongated portion and a second floating portion.

Abstract: In one method of making an organic electroluminescent device, a transfer layer is solution coated on a donor substrate. The transfer layer includes an amorphous, non-polymeric, organic matrix with a light emitting material disposed in the matrix. The transfer layer is then selectively patterned on a receptor. Examples of patterning methods include laser thermal transfer or thermal head transfer. The method and associated materials can be used to form, for example, organic electroluminescent devices.

Abstract: There is provided a light emitting device for visible light generation, including a light emitting chip, which can emit a first light having a wavelength between 250 nm and 420 nm; an organic phosphor layer, which is formed by applying organic polymers on the output surface of the light emitting chip using vacuum evaporation, coating, screen printing, offset printing, sputtering, dripping, casting, or adhering method; and an encapsulation layer embedded with a plurality of nanograde crystalline grains, wherein the first light emitted from the light emitting chip can excite the organic phosphor layer, which subsequently emits a second light having a wavelength between 380 nm and 800 nm, and the second light and the first light are mixed within the encapsulation layer to produce visible light with excellent color uniformity outwards from the encapsulation layer.

Abstract: A white multi-wavelength LED and its manufacturing process has bonded at the bottom of a light emitting chip in a given color a first non-conductive material containing phosphor in a corresponding color to that of the chip to become a die unit; the first non-conductive material functioning as the position where the die unit is bonded to a carrier; golden plated wire constituting the circuit connection of the chip; a second non-conductive material containing phosphor in a color corresponding to that of the chip being injected to cover up the top of the chip to emit the expected white light and effectively promote the luminance performance of the LED.

Abstract: An image display apparatus includes an envelope including a front substrate on which a display surface is provided, and a rear substrate arranged to face the front substrate. The front substrate includes a metal back formed to be overlaid on the display surface and a getter film formed of two types or more of activated metals, formed on the metal back.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasma display panel including electrodes. In the plasma display panel according to an embodiment of the present invention, an area of a scan electrode is larger than that of a sustain electrode. Therefore, a jitter characteristic improves.

Abstract: The flat display of the present invention includes a first substrate and a second substrate arranged opposite to each other, barrier ribs that are disposed in a space between the first substrate and the second substrate and that divide a discharge space to define partitioned discharge spaces, a phosphor layer disposed inside the partitioned discharge spaces, address electrodes disposed on the second substrate in one direction, a second dielectric layer disposed to cover the address electrodes on the second substrate, at least a pair of display electrodes that are disposed on the first substrate in a direction crossing the address electrodes and arranged opposite to each other in each partitioned discharge space, and a first dielectric layer disposed to cover the display electrodes on the first substrate. A carbon-based material is disposed to extend from first dielectric layer toward the discharge space.

Abstract: Provided is a plasma display panel (PDP) comprising electron emission members including electron emission amplification layers corresponding to pairs of sustain electrodes so as to reduce a driving voltage for performing a discharge and increase luminescence efficiency.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to reduce power consumption in a plasma display panel (PDP) by reducing the discharge firing voltage, while suppressing the occurrence of discharge variability when the PDP is driven, as well as ensuring the wall-charge holding performance of a protective film surface. To achieve this, a front panel of a PDP of the present invention has a catalyst layer dispersed on a surface of display electrodes formed in stripes on one side of a glass substrate, and needle crystals composed of graphite formed to stand upright on the catalyst layer. The needle crystals form a phase-separated structure with the materials of a dielectric film and a protective film.

Abstract: Provided are a gas discharge display device capable of implementing high resolution and a method of fabricating the same. The gas discharge display device includes a substrate. A silicon member is attached to the substrate. The silicon member has a groove formed on at least a portion of an inner surface of the silicon member and forms a discharge space in cooperation with the substrate. A discharge electrode is disposed on the substrate. Discharge gas is contained in the discharge space.

Abstract: A display filter and a plasma display apparatus are disclosed. The plasma display apparatus includes a plasma display panel, a display filter formed on the plasma display panel, and a ground member. The display filter includes an electromagnetic interference shielding layer, one or more films contacting the electromagnetic interference shielding layer, and a conductive layer filled in a through hole formed in the one or more films. The ground member is connected to the conductive layer. The diameter of the through hole ranges from 1 to 5 mm.

Abstract: A plasma display panel includes two substrates spaced from each other by a predetermined interval so as to form a space therebetween, barrier ribs dividing the space between the two substrates, thereby defining discharge cells, a drive electrode installed for a plasma discharge in the discharge cells, discharge gas filled in the space and a fluorescent layer on at least one part of the substrates and the barrier ribs. The drive electrode includes an address electrode and a sustain electrode, the sustain electrode includes main electrodes aligned in rows and auxiliary electrodes connected to the main electrodes, and at least a part of the auxiliary electrodes extends obliquely to the main electrodes.

Abstract: An integrated LED warning and vehicle lamp has a base configured to replace an existing vehicle lamp by reception into the lamp's reflector shell. The integrated warning and vehicle lamp includes first and second arrays of LEDs arranged on a support projecting from the base. One array is used to reproduce the vehicle signal and the second array provides a warning light signal. A collimator organizes light from one or more LED in a direction aligned with the intended direction of light emission from the vehicle lamp. An interface electrical circuit connects one array of LEDs to the vehicle electrical system. A warning signal electrical circuit energizes the other array to produce a variety of warning signals and/or illumination patterns.

Abstract: An SED is formed by sealing a front-side substrate provided with an image display area having a fluorescent layer on its inside surface, and a back-side substrate provided with a plurality of electron-emitting elements and driving wires for driving the electron-emitting elements, through a rectangular frame-like sidewall. On the outside of the image display area of the front-side substrate, frame-like power supply wiring to apply a high voltage to the image display area through a metal back is formed. In the area of the back-side substrate opposite to the power supply wiring, a bypass member to function as a lightning rod is provided electrically independent of a lower wire.

Abstract: An electronic emission device including plural electron beams including a first structure having a plurality of emission sources of electron beam, hybridized with a second structure including a plurality of diaphragm openings.

Abstract: A driving method of a cold cathode fluorescent flat lamp (CCFFL) for improving the light emitting uniformity of the cold cathode fluorescent flat lamp (CCFFL) is provided. First, a plurality of first light emitting areas and a plurality of second light emitting areas are generated alternately by the cold cathode fluorescent flat lamp (CCFFL). It is noted that the first light emitting areas and the second light emitting areas are not completely overlapped, and a frequency of alternately generating the first light emitting areas and the second light emitting areas is higher than a range that can be viewed as separate elements by unaided human eye.

Abstract: A high voltage discharge lamp lighting apparatus, wherein a high voltage required to light a high voltage discharge lamp can be obtained with the size of the whole apparatus reduced. A rectifier circuit (6), which is disposed on the secondary side of a transformer having a primary winding (3), a secondary winding (4) and a core (5) to receive a secondary side voltage, has a forward function and a flyback function. A voltage-doubler circuit (7) adds an output voltage generated by the rectifier circuit (6) to the secondary side voltage. Inclusion of the rectifier circuit (6) and voltage-doubler circuit (7) can efficiently boost the secondary voltage. Additionally, an inverter circuit (8) and a booster circuit (9) are disposed in a stage following the voltage-doubler circuit (7).

Abstract: A circuit for the generation of ignition pulses for a lamp has: an ignition pulse transformer, a device for the generation of ignition pulses (ignition pulse generator) at a primary winding of the ignition pulse transformer, which are transformed in the secondary winding of the ignition pulse transformer, a voltage detector for the detection of the voltage value of the transformed ignition pulses, and a voltage regulator for regulating the voltage value of the transformed ignition pulses to a predetermined reference value. The ignition pulse generator has, in a series circuit, a pulse capacitor and a switch, parallel to the secondary winding of the ignition pulse transformer and the lamp, wherein the regulator for the voltage value of the transformed ignition pulses sets at the pulse capacitor the voltage applied at an ignition time point. The voltage at the pulse capacitor can be set by means of selection of the switch-on and/or switch-off time points of the switch.

Abstract: A ballast according to the present invention operates in an ignition state, a warm-up state, and a steady state for igniting and powering a lamp. The ballast comprises an igniter that ignites the lamp during the ignition state and a switching power inverter, for example, a full bridge DC-AC inverter implemented with MOSFET switching transistors, that powers the lamp during the warm-up and steady states. The switching power inverter, which drives the igniter, operates at a first switching frequency during the ignition state and operates at a second switching frequency during the steady state. Preferably, the first switching frequency, which in one exemplary embodiment is in the kHz range, is higher than the second switching frequency.

Abstract: The invention relates to a resonant power LED control circuit for the independent, simultaneous brightness and color or color temperature control of two LEDs (41, 42) or two groups of LEDs, comprising a single resonant converter which is essentially formed from a half or full bridge DC/AC converter (2) with a control unit (21), a resonant capacitor, and a transformer (3).

Abstract: A heat dissipation system includes a fan module and a client device. The fan module includes at least two fans, each of which has a controller and a sensor. The client device is electrically connected to the controllers of the fans and generates a first control request and a second control request to allow the fans of the fan module to respectively operate in synchronous and asynchronous modes. The dissipation system allows the fans to be switched between these modes in accordance with the environment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a brushless DC motor control apparatus controlling the number of revolutions of a brushless DC motor having a rotor with n poles (where n is a natural number) that rotates due to a supply current with m phases (where m is a natural number) supplied to a stator, comprising: a rotation detector part, which counts the number of revolution pulses from the brushless DC motor caused by the rotation of the rotor, a revolution requirement amount input part, which receives the number of revolutions of the brushless DC motor as input and converts it to a corresponding revolution requirement amount, a comparison part, which compares the number of revolution pulses and the revolution requirement amount, and a current controller part, which controls the supply current supplied to the brushless DC motor according to comparison results from the comparison part.

Abstract: A system, method and article for detecting a polarity of a rotor in a motor and/or a generator. In one embodiment, a rotor polarity detection signal is applied and a response thereto is evaluated to determine whether an estimated position of the rotor is correct.

Abstract: A method varies motor torque inversely as a function of speed.

Abstract: Vehicle seat arrangement includes an electric adjustment mechanism, a direct current motor for adjusting a vehicle seat component, with direct current terminals configured to receive a motor current. a control device for controlling or regulating direct current motor, which applies direct current to the direct current terminals based upon adjustment speed to be set. upon receiving a comfort adjustment signal control device actuates direct current motor for a gradual comfort adjustment of vehicle seat component, upon receiving a pre-crash signal control device actuates direct current motor for a rapid pre-crash adjustment of vehicle component from a current initial position to a safe pre-crash position. Adjustment data for safe pre-crash position and initial position are stored in a memory device prior to pre-crash adjustment, and rapid pre-crash adjustment is implemented at a load and acceleration that are the maximum permissible for direct current motor at the respective operating point.

Abstract: The present invention provides a micro-robot for use inside the body during minimally-invasive surgery. The micro-robot includes an imaging devices, a manipulator, and in some embodiments a sensor.

Abstract: A motor driving apparatus makes a carrier signal of an inverter be synchronized with a carrier signal of a DC/DC converter, and determines a phase difference between both the carrier signals based on a ratio of an input voltage inputted to the DC/DC converter and an input voltage inputted to the inverter, and a percentage of modulation and a power factor which are operation parameters of the inverter. When the frequency of the carrier signal of the DC/DC converter is set to be twice as high as that of the carrier signal of the inverter, an optimal phase difference is determined based on the ratio of the input voltage of the DC/DC converter and the input voltage of the inverter.

Abstract: An apparatus for selectively charging a variety of batteries. A battery charging system includes a charging circuit, a processor, and a key, or identification device. The key has a value or code associated with the type of battery to be charged. The processor executes a software program that reads the value associated with the key. The software program charges the battery in a manner required by the battery type associated with the key value. In another embodiment, the program checks for changes to the key, such as when an operator swaps the key during charging.

Abstract: A battery device includes a battery cell including a cell terminal, a case that houses the battery cell, a battery terminal provided to the case and electrically connected to the cell terminal, and a control section that is housed in the case and allows and inhibits charge and discharge of the battery cell, wherein the control section includes a detection section that detects an output voltage value of the cell terminal at an interval, and assuming that the latest output voltage value detected by the detection section is V1, and the output voltage value detected by the detection section immediately before the latest output voltage value V1 is V0, the control section allows charge and discharge of the battery cell if |?V| (?V=V1?V0) is smaller than a reference value, and to inhibit charge and discharge of the battery cell if |?V| is equal to and greater than the reference value.

Abstract: A battery pack is provided including universal battery modules and a master control module. By selecting proper rated universal battery modules and connecting them either in series and/or parallel, a high performance and long life battery pack is assembled that is suitable for high power applications such as electrical vehicles whereby the master control module acts as the battery pack control and interface module.

Abstract: A portable battery charger with a rechargeable back-up battery is disclosed. The portable charger comprises a first electrical connector for coupling the charger to an external power source, a second electrical connector for coupling the charger to a battery of a portable electronic device, a power converter, a back-up battery, and charging management circuitry. The portable charger is able to charge the battery of the portable electronic device from either its back-up battery or the external power source.

Abstract: A system and method for rebalancing a battery in a vehicle during vehicle operation, the battery including a plurality of modules, is provided. The method may include determining when an automatic rebalance mode start condition is satisfied, modifying a target state of charge for the battery at least in part in response to the start condition being satisfied such that the target state of charge is raised from a standard operating value to a rebalance value, operating the vehicle with the target state of charge at the rebalance value, determining when an automatic rebalance mode end condition or an interrupt condition is satisfied, and modifying the target state of charge in response to the automatic rebalance mode end condition or the interrupt condition being satisfied such that the target state of charge is lowered from the rebalance value to the standard operating value.

Abstract: Described is a method of supplying power to recharge a battery and drive at least one load separate from the battery, wherein the load is connected to the battery. A current amount supplied to only the battery is determined. A battery voltage is determined. Power is disabled to the battery when the current amount is less than a predetermined current termination threshold and the battery voltage is greater than or equal to a voltage limit.

Abstract: A method for coupling an energy storage system to a variable energy supply system includes providing an energy storage system including at least one Vanadium redox battery and at least one battery charge controller. The method also includes electrically coupling the at least one battery charge controller to the variable energy supply system such that the at least one battery is configured to supply a substantially consistent energy output during fluctuating energy loads of the energy supply system.