Abstract: An LED light assembly includes a housing, an LED disposed in the housing, a heat dissipating structure and a fluid current generator. The LED is in thermal communication with the heat dissipating structure and includes a flow path surface. The fluid current generator is disposed in the housing to create a current over the flow path surface.

Abstract: A spread illuminating apparatus includes at least one light source, a light conductive plate having the at least one light source disposed toward one end surface thereof, and at least one light controlling means disposed between the at least one light source and the light conductive plate. The at least one light controlling means is formed such that a plurality of transparent rectangular solids are stacked one over another vertically and horizontally, and that the transparent rectangular solids are put together by means of adhesive which can transmit light emitted from the at least one light source. The at least one light controlling means has a refractive index profile formed in both directions parallel to and vertical to the light exit surface of the light conductive plate thereby controlling light with respect to the both directions.

Abstract: A lighting box has a housing with an open front and open rear and a bar such as a standard schedule 40 pipe or 1½? or 1?? pipe extending horizontally across the housing. Multiple lights are mounted on the bar and positioned to send light out the front of the box. The box also has a diffusion element (frame) disposed proximate its front end, and even may have multiple elements including having one element at an angle. The element or elements receive the light from the lighting instruments and diffuse it to provide a soft projected light from the box. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, this light may be used to provide diffused light as part of the key lighting for a stage or set, and may provide such soft projected lighting from a front (downstage) of the stage or set. The box may also have a soft shell, may hang overhead, on a stand or by a rotatable yoke, and may have lights fixed therein. The box may also have a rear cover.

Abstract: A light assembly has at least one pane having at least one translucent portion and at least one insert having at least one translucent portion. A retaining means retains the at least one insert relative to the at least one pane, and at least one electrically powered light source emits light that passes through the translucent portions of the at least one pane and of the at least one insert. A rechargeable electrical power source provides electrical power to the light source, and a solar-energy system recharges the electrical power source.

Abstract: Battery operated sconces, battery operated chandeliers, battery operated candles and candles with unique shapes are disclosed.

Abstract: Front viewability during turning may be enhanced by a headlamp device for a vehicle arranged to perform swivel control. The headlamp device is arranged so that when a vehicle 2 is turning around a right curve with low beam, the vehicle velocity V and the estimated horizontal G value are used to calculate the curve turning radius R, which is then used together with the vehicle velocity R to calculate the driver viewing point angle ? to which the leftward deviation ? of the highest light intensity position in the light distribution pattern PL for low beam is added to calculate the target swivel angle ? on the basis of which the lighting fixture unit of the headlamp 10R is swung over the target swivel angle ? so that light beam is emitted toward a region surrounding the driver viewing point EP on the road ahead of the vehicle in the forward direction.

Abstract: To prevent an inclination sensor of a vehicle from becoming soiled by flying matter such as muddy water splashes scattered by the rotating wheels of the vehicle itself, which may result in false detection of the inclination of the vehicle to a road surface, a vehicle provided with an inclination sensor for detecting the inclination of vehicle to road surface is proposed, wherein the sensor is attached onto the undersurface of the vehicle at a position between the wheels in the direction of the width of the vehicle, and a cover member having at least either of a side cover portion for covering the wheel side of the inclination sensor or a rear side portion for covering the rear side of the inclination sensor in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle is provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for illuminating environments, including aircraft environments. The methods and systems include facilities for providing both white and non-white illumination, with color and color temperature control, in programmed response to inputs. Methods and systems are also provided for improving the addressing of light systems in a network lighting configuration.

Abstract: A bicycle lighting device is configured to make possible the efficient illumination of an LED while controlling power loss between the generator and the LED. An LED unit has at least one LED. A protector circuit controls the flow of current to each LED according to the internal resistance of the generator and the constant voltage properties of the LED unit.

Abstract: A headlamp of a two-wheeled vehicle is provided which improves visibility, increases flexibility in design of a vehicle body cover to be mounted at the front of the vehicle by the shape of the headlamp, and gives a novel impression. Specifically, in a two-wheeled vehicle including a leg shield at the front of the vehicle and a headlamp on the leg shield, the headlamp includes an elongated portion extending in a lateral direction and portions extending in a vertical direction from the left and right ends of the lateral portion.

Abstract: A phototherapy device suitable for shining light on a vehicle driver (3) in order to suppress melatonin production and increase wakefulness, having at least one light fixture (1) located in the region of the head of the driver (3), is improved in terms of its freedom front glare, with undiminished effectiveness, in that the light fixture (1) is embodied to emit essentially nondirectional diffuse light (7) and is located outside the field of view of the driver (3), or at least in the peripheral region of his field of view.

Abstract: A lighted vehicle grille includes a grille or grille insert mounted to the front of a vehicle with a plurality of lights mounted to the vehicle grille. The lights may be mounted within holes in the grille or may be otherwise attached to the grille. The lights are connectable to the electrical circuitry of the vehicle, and are adapted to turn on simultaneously with the selective turning on of other vehicle lights.

Abstract: A lamp unit for a vehicular headlamp includes a projection lens disposed on an optical axis extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction and a semiconductor light-emitting element having a light-emitting chip with a lower end edge formed linearly. The semiconductor light-emitting element is disposed in the rear of the projection lens facing forward so as to position the lower end edge 24a1 on the optical axis. The projection lens projects light from a point on the optical axis of the lower end edge within a vertical cross section as parallel light, and projects light from a point on the optical axis of the lower end edge within a horizontal cross section as diffused light.

Abstract: For light irradiation transversely inclined with respect to the front of a vehicle lighting device that reflects light from a plurality of semiconductor light emitting devices toward the forward part of the lighting device via reflector, a structure is provided in which lights emitted from five semiconductor light emitting devices are reflected toward the forward part of a lighting device via reflector. A reflecting surface of the reflector is a parabolic cylindrical curved surface having a focal line extended horizontally. The five semiconductor light emitting devices are on the focal line at an interval. Each of the directions of the emitted lights is varied for each semiconductor light emitting device with respect to the focal line direction. Consequently, the light emitted from each of the semiconductor light emitting devices is not diffused vertically but only horizontally, thereby forming five oblong light distribution patterns in positions shifted from each other horizontally.

Abstract: Self-illuminating fabricated solids: payers, driveway stones, building blocks, or statuary, having optical fibers positioned within a receptacle with one end of the fibers visually terminating at predetermined positions on the object's surface. Furthermore, the receptacle is adapted to reversibly receive, or alternatively to be operatively related to, a reversibly powered light source to provide for light that travels from the source through the fibers to the surface of the fabricated object providing for self-illuminating seasonal designs, informational text, or advertising. A plurality of designs in various colors may exist on a single object. These durable objects are long lasting as surface exposed fibers wear with the surface of the object and worn-out light sources are easily and rapidly replaced. For extensive displays, a fiber optic cable may be utilized to transmit light from a single or a plurality of remote light sources to one or a plurality of fabricated solid objects.

Abstract: An illumination system including a light source, light guides coupled to the light source, each including an input surface and an output surface, emissive material positioned to receive light from at least one light guide, and a first interference reflector positioned between the emissive material and the output surfaces of the light guides is disclosed. The light source emits light having a first optical characteristic. The emissive material emits light having a second optical characteristic when illuminated with light having the first optical characteristic. The first interference reflector substantially transmits light having the first optical characteristic and substantially reflects light having the second optical characteristic.

Abstract: An illumination system including a light source, a light guide including an output surface, emissive material positioned to receive light from the output surface of the light guide, and an interference reflector positioned such that the emissive material is between the output surface of the light guide and the interference reflector is disclosed. The light source emits light having a first optical characteristic. The emissive material emits light having a second optical characteristic when illuminated with light having the first optical characteristic. The interference reflector substantially transmits light having the second optical characteristic and substantially reflects light having the first optical characteristic.

Abstract: A light guide plate (32), which is made from a transparent plastic sheet, defines an emission surface (37) and a bottom surface (35) on a top end and a bottom end respectively. A number of arcuate recesses (34) are defined in the bottom end thereof. The arcuate recesses are parallel to each other, and adjacent arcuate recesses are separated each other a uniform predetermined distance. A surface lighting device (3) incorporating such light guide plate further includes a number of light sources (31) received in the arcuate recesses respectively, and a reflection board (31) arranged adjacent the bottom surface for reflecting light.

Abstract: A lamp holder capable of minimizing lamp wire breakage, an LCD containing the inventive lamp holder, and a method for using the lamp holder to minimize lamp wire breakage and to facilitate connection of a lamp wire to a lamp are provided. The lamp holder includes: a lamp holder body having a coupling hole into which a lamp is inserted, the coupling hole having a first opening on one surface side and a second opening on a second surface side; a cut-away portion having a predetermined depth in a third surface side; and a stopper adjacent to the cut-away portion in the third surface side. The cut-away portion and the stopper facilitate connection of a lamp wire to a lamp in the lamp holder so as to minimize lamp wire breakage.

Abstract: A backlight module includes a light guide plate which has a first sidewall and two opposite second sidewalls extending transversely of the first sidewalls. The first and second sidewalls interconnect two opposite first and second faces. Alight source is disposed at one of the second sidewalls and projects light rays onto the first sidewall at an oblique angle. A first reflection layer is disposed over the first sidewall, and a second reflection layer is disposed over the second face. Total reflection of light into the light guide plate from the first sidewall and second face increases brightness and enhances evenness of brightness.

Abstract: A point light source is converted into a plane light source having a satisfactory uniformity. The point light source is converted into a line light source by means of a linear light guiding plate, and further into the plane light source by means of a plane-like light guiding plate. Light from the point light source is reflected at a lamp reflector to be incident on at least two side surfaces of the plane-like light guiding plate.

Abstract: A rotary drum configured for the efficient blending, cooling, and screening of granular products having an outer cylindrical shell, an intake end, and an exit or discharge end. The rotary drum is normally rotated at a predetermined speed by a conventional drive package. Disposed on an inner surface of the cylindrical shell is a plurality of compound helical flights and scoops or lifts, configured to blend granular product as it cascades from the intake end to the discharge or exit end of the rotary drum. A coaxially disposed cylindrical air passage adjacent the discharge end of the rotary drum, comprising an inner cylinder, that directs a counter flow of cooling air through the rotary drum towards the intake end, for cooling the cascading granular product as it approaches the screening segment of the rotary drum.

Abstract: A device for mixing, homogenization, resuspension, disintegration, disruption, or centrifugation of media placed in test tubes, including: a rotor having a replaceable closure; a driver having a substantially vertical shaft; a sleeve having a spiral groove and a bush moveable along the sleeve, moving the rotor up and down; and a stationary ring with extended teeth faced toward the rotor. When the rotor is in its lower position the tubes engage the teeth and receive strikes which induce vigorous motion and effective mixing of media inside the tube. When the rotor is in its upper position the tubes are disengaged with the teeth and rotation of the rotor provides centrifugation of the media.

Abstract: A temperature sensor with a plurality of temperature sense points based on a bandgap reference circuit providing negative temperature coefficient reference voltages and a positive temperature coefficient reference voltage. All negative temperature coefficient reference voltages have the same slope and the same spacing from each other. The intercept points between the negative temperature coefficient reference voltages and the positive temperature coefficient reference voltage determine the temperature sense points. Efficient calibration of the spacing of the temperature sense points is provided by a tap on a programmable resistor in the positive temperature coefficient reference circuit. Efficient calibration of the absolute temperature is provided by second programmable resistors in a circuit driven by two current sources. The calibration of one temperature point equally applies to all other second programmable resistors.

Abstract: A method for measuring a metal film thickness is provided. The method initiates with heating a region of interest of a metal film with a defined amount of heat energy. Then, a temperature of the metal film is measured. Next, a thickness of the metal film is calculated based upon the temperature and the defined amount of heat energy. A chemical mechanical planarization system capable of detecting a thin metal film through the detection of heat transfer dynamics is also provided.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for registering a 2D radiographic image of a target with previously generated 3D scan data of the target. A reconstructed 2D image is generated from the 3D scan data. The radiographic 2D image is registered with the reconstructed 2D images to determine the values of in-plane transformation parameters (x, y, ?) and out-of-plane rotational parameters (r, ?), where the parameters represent the difference in the position of the target in the radiographic image, as compared to the 2D reconstructed image. An initial estimate for the in-plane transformation parameters is made by a 3D multi-level matching process, using the sum-of-square differences similarity measure. Based on these estimated parameters, an initial 1-D search is performed for the out-of-plane rotation parameters (r, ?), using a pattern intensity similarity measure. The in-plane parameters (x, y, ?) and out-of-plane parameters (r, ?) are iteratively refined, until a desired accuracy is reached.

Abstract: A reclosable container with a slider arranged to open and close interlockable profiles on the mouth of the container. The profiles are fixed together at one end but are separable at the other end to allow a gusset to fold outwardly to form a pour spout.

Abstract: A spindle motor (80) is composed of a sleeve (5), a shaft (1) that is rotatably sustained by the sleeve (5) in a radial direction through a dynamic pressure bearing (20) containing lubricant (12), and a hub (3) that is fixed to the shaft (1). The hub (3) has a raised section (11) in a ring shape that surrounds one end portion of the sleeve (3).

Abstract: In a receptacle-type optical connector to be connected to a plug-type optical connector connected to an optical fiber terminated by the use of a ferrule, use is made of a base shell, a front shell, and an intermediate shell which is interposed between the base shell and the front shell. The base shell has a core coupling portion for coupling a core of the optical fiber. The front shell has an opening which is shaped in conformity with a plug shape of the plug-type optical connector. The intermediate shell is partly fitted to the base shell. The intermediate shell has a cylindrical protrusion which is shaped in conformity with the ferrule and which is inserted into the opening.

Abstract: A field installable fiber optic connector includes a housing and a ferrule holder inserted from the rearward end of the housing. A spring element inserted into the front of the housing and a spring element retainer attached to the ferrule holder bias the ferrule holder forward. An optical fiber stub is disposed between opposed splice members and a field fiber is inserted between the splice members and guided by a groove into abutment with the end of the optical fiber stub. A cam disposed about the ferrule holder is movable to facilitate insertion of the field fiber and to clamp the field fiber and the optical fiber stub between the splice members. In one embodiment, a trigger is coupled to the housing. The trigger is disposed about and slides relative to the ferrule holder, thereby biasing the housing forward relative to the ferrule holder to aid in latching the connector.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector for coupling focused radiant energy from a laser to a fiber optic conductor includes a secondary transmission path and one or more reflectors and/or heat sinks for deflecting errant radiant energy to a location where it be safely dissipated. In addition, coupling of the radiant energy to the cladding of the fiber is minimized by stripping or at least partially removing the cladding to reduce the amount of cladding in the area that extends to the focal plane of the radiant energy source.

Abstract: The present invention provides a substrate, an optical fiber connecting end member, an optical element-housing member, a light module, and a manufacturing method of the substrate. The substrate has a feature that can be stably realizable and having a simple structure and that a light waveguide formed on the substrate surface or an optical element formed thereon can be connected without core alignment to an optical element provided on the optical fiber of the optical fiber connector to be connected to the optical fiber connecting end member. The substrate of the present invention is characterized in steps 5 for positioning being formed on at least one side of the substrate 1 that provides the optical waveguide 4.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring of a semiconductor light source utilizing a beamsplitter within a photonic package is described, wherein the photonic package comprises a housing, a semiconductor light source disposed within the housing. The semiconductor light source has a first light beam output having data encoded thereon. A beam splitter cube (BSC) also disposed inside the housing to create a first split output of the first light beam output. The BSC has a light beam splitting characteristic that negatively impacts the encoding of the data in the first light beam within a predetermined limited threshold. A photodetector is disposed inside the housing to receive the first split output. The photodetector is adapted to determine properties of the first split output notwithstanding that the first split output is created in the limited impact manner.

Abstract: An impedance-matching electrical connection system, for use with high-frequency communication signals, includes a circuit board and a plurality of contact pads mounted on the circuit board. The contact pads are for coupling with a plurality of complementary connectors of an external electrical device. Each coupling is associated with an excess shunt capacitance. The electrical connection system further includes a plurality of inductive traces mounted on the circuit board, each of which is connected to a respective contact pad, and is associated with a compensating series inductance. Additionally, the electrical connection system includes a plurality of signal lines mounted on the circuit board, each of which is connected to a respective inductive trace. Each inductive trace is configured so that its associated compensating series inductance substantially offsets the excess shunt capacitance associated with the coupling between the contact pad connected to the inductive trace and a complementary connector.

Abstract: As means of the present invention, first, on the optical element, a plate-like peripheral edge part which is protruding, while surrounding an effective part having an optical function thereof, outside from the effective part is provided. Furthermore, at a part of the through hole of the holder, a straight cylindrical part is provided. Then, an outer circumference of the peripheral edge part is tightly fitted to an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical part of the through hole throughout the entire circumference.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is an accessory to hold a photographic equipment. The accessory includes an attachment assembly and an object. The attachment assembly attaches to the photographic equipment. The object is coupled to the attachment assembly to allow a user to control movement of the photographic equipment.

Abstract: A printer on which a cartridge for printing having a recording element is mounted includes a receiving part for receiving information which has date information showing a current date and a writing part for writing the date information of the information received by the receiving part in the recording element of the cartridge.

Abstract: Each printed sheet product includes a core of flexible, microvoided polymer sheet material and a planar RFID assembly encoded with a unique electro/magnetic code permanently and integrally joined together with the core. The microvoided sheet material collapses around the core so the sheet product remains planar. Scoring defines one or more individual identification elements removable from a remainder of the sheet product that include at least a first element with RFID assembly but only part of the core. A separate magnetic strip storing its own unique data magnetically can be provided on the first removable element even at least partially overlying the RFID assembly for independent identification operation.

Abstract: There are provided a suction unit which sucks a recording medium, and a unit which changes sucking force of the suction unit according to the property of the recording medium. Hereby, since the sucking force of the suction unit can be set according to a state of the recording medium. Therefore, for example, even if the recording medium is greatly curled, since its recording medium can be surely sucked on the transporting surface of the recording medium by the suction unit. Further, even if the recording medium has little rigidity and is thin, it is possible to prevent the recording medium from being stuck on the transporting surface of the recording medium by the suction unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for perforating a sheet of media includes a perforation forming mechanism including at least one perforation device. The perforation forming mechanism is configured to drive the perforation device through the sheet of media to extend through the sheet of media by a distance.

Abstract: A hand-held sound-emitting writing instrument comprising a writing portion and a sound-producing portion for attachment to the writing portion. The writing portion comprising a marking end for marking a surface and a first connector located opposite the marking end, the first connector comprising an identifying termination. The sound-producing portion comprising a second connector releasably connectable to the first connector and a sound-producing unit for playing a sound recording associated with the writing portion. Wherein the connection of the first and second connectors enables the sound-producing unit to communicate with the identifying termination.

Abstract: The arrangement is for coupling an implement attachment to a working arm of a working machine. The arm is connected to the implement attachment through the medium of fastener sleeves and fastener pins. The attachment includes two side-plates which each carry two bushings that include holes for accommodating the fastener pins. The bushings have a circular guide portion which fits into a circular hole in respective side-plates. The bushings include a respective flange that is connected to the side-plates by a fastener element. The hole, that receives respective fastener pins, is positioned eccentrically in relation to the guide portion in respect of at least two of the bushings.

Abstract: A lightweight one man screed apparatus to automatically strike off and level uncured concrete flatwork, includes a tri-pod framework beneath which a cutting/leveling member operates. The apparatus is controlled by two grade setting devices, adjustably mounted to the screed tool, which may be adjusted relative to a laser plane generating system. Physical control of the screed member may be provided by at least one screed tool pivotal arm assembly moved for and aft by a carriage operated under the tri-pod framework within a fore and aft footprint. The screed tool is adjusted to grade by being raised or lowered by at least one linear actuators responding to an electronic controller. When moving the framework and screed assembly into freshly poured concrete, an operator is assisted by retractable wheels. The wheels are rotationally stowable or used deployed as part of the tripod/transport system facilitating mobility.

Abstract: A photoluminescence road marking material which is useful for a marking of a lane of a road, has a high photoluminescence performance along with a required wear resistance and weather resistance, can find an application not only in a white line, but also various types of other color lines by suppressing a green color tone and can further be imparted with a non-slip performance. There is provided the photoluminescence road marking material in which a resin paste containing a transparent resin component and a photoluminescence pigment component is applied on a surface of a road to form a photoluminescence layer, and the resin paste is compounded with from 7% by weight to 95% by weight of the transparent resin component based on the entire weight of the resin paste.

Abstract: A screed bar for a vibratory concrete screed is formed from a long hollow extrusion having generally flat enclosing walls and defining in cross section two triangular sections that share a common interior wall.

Abstract: The humic-mineral agent from naturally occurring carbon-series humites and caustobioliths comprises humic acids and salts thereof, naturally hydrated humic acids, hydrolyzed humic acids, hydrated and hydrolyzed humic-mineral and mineral complexes of parent carbon-series humites and caustobioliths chemically bound to the naturally hydrated humic acids. The method for preparing a humic-mineral agent comprises crushing and disintegrating of carbon-series humites and caustobioliths and mixing them with an alkali. The carbon-series humites and caustobioliths are crushed and disintegrated when their moisture content is close to the natural level at which humic acids are in a naturally hydrated state, hot water is added to the. Next an alkali is added thereto and the mixture is hydrolyzed till obtaining the end product having consistency from viscous-flow to plastic and the pH value of from 6.5 to 8. The method for detoxication of polluted soil.

Abstract: An expansion loop for an above-ground pipeline that utilizes cold bent pipe sections having a bend angle of less than 90 degrees and a bend rate (in degrees per foot) of relatively low severity.

Abstract: A cutting tool includes a tool body having a plurality of insert receiving pockets and at least one cutting insert mounted in each pocket. Each pocket includes a pocket base wall, a side wall and a stress relief groove. The tool body also includes a top surface including a first portion and a second portion, and a stress splitter that extends from the stress relief groove and intersects the first and second portions. The stress splitter may be in the form of a sharp peak or ridge, a radiused peak, rounded mass or protuberance, and the like. The stress splitter reduces a maximum amount of stress in an area of the stress relief groove during a machining operation.

Abstract: A multi-purpose end-mill to be used for different machining purposes, in particularly useful for closed or open contours machining. The end-mill comprises a cylindrical shank portion connected to a first cutting portion provided with a plurality of spaced-apart cutting teeth and a second portion provided with a plurality of different spaced-apart cutting teeth.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for drilling glass using a drill and drill bit. The method utilizes a drill bit having a plurality of shaft diameters, and being provided with a plurality of types of abrasives. By providing a coarser abrasive on a narrow portion of the bit, and finer abrasives on a wider portion of the bit, drilling can be accomplished while reducing the incidents of micro fracture in the glass being drilled. Providing an even narrower connection shaft between the two cutting portions of the drill bit further facilitates reduction in micro fractures created during the drilling process.