Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor comprises a capacitor element which includes an anode foil and a cathode foil rolled with a separator interposed therebetween, and a solid electrolyte layer or an electrically conductive polymer layer provided therein. The cathode foil is coated with a film of a titanium-containing compound metal nitride. The compound metal nitride is aluminum titanium nitride, chromium titanium nitride, zirconium titanium nitride or titanium carbonitride.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor with face-down terminals includes a capacitor element having an anode lead drawn out therefrom in an offset manner, an anode terminal, a cathode terminal, and an insulating casing resin. At a rectangular mount surface having a first and a second side parallel to each other and forming an outer bottom portion, four terminal exposed portions are provided such that a terminal pair composed of the two terminal exposed portions are located at the first side and a terminal pair composed of the other two terminal exposed portions are located at the second side. The two terminal exposed portions located at the first side serve as mount-surface exposed portions of the anode terminal and the cathode terminal, while, the two terminal exposed portions located at the second side serve as dummy terminals that are not electrically connected to the capacitor element.

Abstract: It is an object to save time and effort for operations in assembling and in detaching a radiation cover member when replacing and/or maintaining internal parts as well as to improve the assembling accuracy of the products. In an optical head A having a base 1, an actuator 2, and a cover member 3 for covering the bottom surface of the base 1, on a light source contact portion 321 in a laser light source support portion 32 of the cover member 3, there is formed a convex portion 3211 adapted to be engaged with a key groove 522 that is formed in a flange portion 52 of a laser light source 5.

Abstract: An assembly for latching together electrical components and the like is disclosed. In some embodiments, the assembly includes a latching mechanism that is used to latch together an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) system chassis having at least one electrical connector to electrically connect to at least one modular unit. In some embodiments, the latch mechanism is configured to draw one of said at least one modular unit laterally in a side-to-side direction against said support chassis from an unlatched position in which said at least one electrical connector of said support chassis and said at least one corresponding electrical connector of said one of said at least one modular units are disengaged to a latched position in which said at least one electrical connector of said support chassis and said at least one corresponding electrical connector of said one of said at least one modular units are engaged.

Abstract: An extremely versatile laser diode assembly is provided, the assembly comprised of a plurality of laser diode subassemblies mounted to a stepped cooling block. The stepped cooling block allows the fabrication of a close packed and compact assembly in which individual laser diode subassembly output beams do not interfere with one another.

Abstract: A system that includes an electronic device (such as a portable computer), a writing instrument, and a receptacle located on the device for removably receiving the writing instrument. The receptacle includes an opening on the device and a channel in communication with the opening and extending inwardly with respect to the device. The system further includes an adapter structure configured to change an effective width of the channel between at least two widths to thereby hold writing instruments of different widths in the receptacle.

Abstract: An exemplary flat panel display subassembly (1) includes a front frame (10), a back cover (12), and a speaker (14). The back cover is adjacent to the front frame. The speaker is adjacent to one of the front frame and the back cover, and defines a through hole (146) therein. One of the front frame and the back cover includes a securing structure (129) engaged in the through hole.

Abstract: A portable display device having improved durability includes: a mold frame mounting a first display panel and a back light assembly thereon; at least one printed circuit board, arranged on one surface of the mold frame, to supply control signals to the first display panel; and a protruding portion, surrounding and wrapping at least two sides of the at least one printed circuit board, and extending from at least two side surfaces of the mold frame, the at least two side surfaces of the mold frame being connected together.

Abstract: For customizing the finished exterior appearance of an OEM portable electron device, an appearance altering overlay is provided with a covering body having an interior surface constructed to overlie the finished surface, a customizable exterior surface defining a second appearance, and connectors with respective retention members operable to releasably retain the covering body on the protective housing, during use or transport of the device, and in a non-obstructional manner relative to a display screen of the device while aligning the exterior surface to cover up at least a portion of the finished surface so as present the second appearance to a viewer in place of the first appearance provided by the manufacturer.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for fixing a cover unit to a base unit of a foldable electronic device in a closed position is provided. The latch mechanism includes a locking member, an operating member, and at least one resilient member. The base unit includes a pair of recessed portions. The locking member is adapted for be pivotably received in the cover unit. The locking member includes a pair of locking portions for engaging with the corresponding recessed portions of the base unit. The operating member is adapted for be slidably mounted to the cover unit. The operating member includes at least one latch slidable toward the locking member to drive the locking member to pivot. The resilient member is connectable with the operating member and adapted for engage with the cover unit of the foldable electronic device, for urging the operating member away from the locking member.

Abstract: An electronic device suitable for connecting to a portable storage device is provided. The electronic device includes a main body, a protective cover, a transmission cable and a movable connector. The main body has a display region and an accommodating space. The protective cover connects to the main body and is closed to the accommodating space. The transmission cable is disposed in the main body with one end of the transmission cable connected to the main body. The movable connector is disposed on the other end of the transmission cable. The movable connector is suitable for connecting to the portable storage device and the accommodating space is suitable for hiding the movable connector.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an electronic device comprising a set of electronic components, a housing element for lodging the set of electronic components, the housing comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, a left panel and a right panel, the device comprising an envelope surrounding the housing. The electronic device is wherein the entire envelope is constituted of a single piece and is fixed to the housing.

Abstract: A display device which may include a bottom chassis receiving a display panel, at least one printed circuit board mounting parts for controlling the display panel, and a reinforcing chassis attached to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An exemplary mounting apparatus for a storage device includes a chassis, a locking member, and a fastener. The storage device defines a pair of fixing holes in one sidewall thereof. The locking member is attached to the other sidewall thereof and includes a pair of slots defined therein. The chassis includes a side panel, and a bottom panel. The side panel includes a pair of pins extending therefrom and engaging in the fixing holes of the storage device. The bottom panel includes a pair of bridges extending therefrom and slidably engaging in the slots of the locking member. The fastener is attached to the locking member to secure the locking member to the bottom panel of the chassis.

Abstract: A blade server assembly is disclosed that includes a blade server chassis, a blade server, and a support assembly connected with the blade server chassis and with the blade server so as to support the blade server substantially outside the blade server chassis. A method is also disclosed for maintaining a blade server installed in a blade server chassis that includes supporting the blade server substantially outside the blade server chassis through a support assembly connected with the blade server chassis and with the blade server.

Abstract: A pushing structure of an extension base is disclosed. The pushing structure is used for the extension base to push a portable electronic device having a first bonding portion. The pushing structure includes a linked frame and a second bonding portion. The linked frame is jointed to the extension base and has a touching component and a propping component opposite to the touching component. The second bonding portion is jointed to the extension base and used for the linked frame to push the second bonding portion, so as to be bonded to or detached from the first bonding portion. The touching component is used to press the linked frame so as to detach the second bonding portion from the first bonding portion. The propping component is used to prop the portable electronic device so as to detach the portable electronic device from the extension base.

Abstract: A multifunction machine and a support structure thereof. The multifunction machine comprises a printing device, a scanning device and a supporting structure. The supporting structure comprises a supporting element and a guide groove. The supporting element comprises two connecting ends for connecting the printing device and the scanning device. The guide groove comprises a stop block. The stop block has a stop surface. When the scanning device is opened, one of the connecting ends in the guide groove passes the stop block, and then connects to the stop surface to keep the scanning device open.

Abstract: An electrical distribution apparatus configured to connect a load to a power source is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet, a distribution conduction path, a thermal sensor in thermal communication with the conduction path, an electrical disconnect, and an airflow generator. The electrical disconnect is connected in series with the conduction path and is configured to isolate the load from the power source on command, the disconnect being in signal communication with the thermal sensor. The airflow generator is in signal communication with the thermal sensor and is arranged to cause air to flow into the air inlet and out of the air outlet. The airflow generator is configured to turn on in response to the thermal sensor sensing a first temperature, and the disconnect is configured to disconnect the load from the power source in response to the thermal sensor sensing a second temperature greater than the first temperature.

Abstract: A notebook computer with audio capability. A host pivots a monitor and includes a top casing and a bottom casing opposite thereto. A speaker module is disposed on the top casing and includes at least one first ventilator. A printed circuit board is disposed between the top casing and the bottom casing and includes at least one second ventilator corresponding to the first ventilator.

Abstract: A modularized redundant heat sink for dissipating heat generated from chips includes an independent rectangular fin whose sides are provided with at least more than two elastic pins, and which is provided with a bottom surface for conducting temperature; a circuit board on which are welded with at least more than two chips having upper surfaces. A bottom surface of the fin is attached to the upper surfaces of at least more than two chips through a heat conducting glue, so as to provide a temperature conducting and heat dissipating to at least more than two chips by one fin.

Abstract: A fan cover for being mounted onto a heat sink fan with a casing is disclosed, wherein a plurality of openings are formed in the casing of the fan. The fan cover includes fan-cover body and an elastic integration unit mounted on the fan-cover body. The integration unit includes fitting parts and latching parts, wherein the fitting parts can be engaged with the openings, and the latching parts are located on the fitting parts and can be coupled to the casing of the fan. In comparison to a conventional metal fan cover having disadvantages such as high production costs and laborious installation procedures, the above fan cover is relatively cheaper to make and easier to install.

Abstract: A device for the local cooling or heating of an object by means of a fluid is disclosed. The device comprises a circulation pump for the fluid. A thermal contact element for making thermal contact with the object is integrated in the circulation pump.

Abstract: A phase change material, including multiple phase change materials of different formulations, is placed in heat transfer association with an electronics enclosure (e.g., a sealed enclosure) deployed in an environment that causes the electronics and the phase change material to experience periods of heating and periods of cooling. During the periods of heating, the phase change material absorbs heat and changes at least partially from a first state to a second state to maintain the temperature of the electronics at a desirable level. During the periods of cooling, the phase change material reverts at least partially back to the first state for future heat absorption. The phase change material is cooled by a thermally cooler body such as the night sky. The electronics enclosure and phase change material may be placed in a second enclosure covered with a paint having a paint additive that reflects solar radiation.

Abstract: A cockpit for installation in a motor vehicle between two A-pillars includes a printed board having electronic components connected to a crossmember via a pipe. The pipe is filled with a heat-absorbing fluid and conducts away heat generated by the electronic components to the crossmember.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device (40) includes at least a heat pipe (45) and a plurality of metal fins (43) thermally connected to the heat pipe. Each of the metal fins defines therein an aperture (431). An extension flange (433) extends outwardly from the metal fin and surrounds the aperture. The extension flange defines therein a plurality of slits (435). The apertures and extension flanges of the metal fins are aligned together. The heat pipe is received in the aligned apertures and soldered by a thermal medium material to the metal fins via the aligned extension flanges. During the soldering process, rosin content contained in the thermal medium material can be discharged away via the slits formed in the extension flange.

Abstract: A heat sink clip and an assembly incorporating such clip are provide. The heat sink clip comprises: a body, an actuating member and a movable fastener. The body has a securing portion formed at one end thereof. The actuating member has a hinge portion thereof. The movable fastener is secured to the hinge portion of the actuating member. The actuating member is pivotably mounted to the securing portion of the body in a direction substantially perpendicular to the body, and the actuating member is turnable relative to the body between a locked position and an unlocked position.

Abstract: A fastening apparatus for fastening a heat exchanger on a base, and the method using the same are provided. The heat exchanger is connected with a heat source for dissipating heat generated by the heat source through the heat exchanger. The fastening apparatus includes a first bracket connected to the base, a first latch element, and a second bracket connected to the base. There is a first opening formed in the first bracket. The first latch element is connected to one side of the heat exchanger, and includes a first protrusion and a first contact section for facilitating a user to operate the first latch element. The first protrusion penetrates through the first opening making the first bracket provide movement limitation to the heat exchanger. The second bracket connected with the heat exchanger provides additional movement limitation to the heat exchanger while there is no relative motion between the heat exchanger and the base in the meanwhile.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus that includes: a circuit board; a switch attached to the circuit board; an electronic part mounted on the circuit board; a wiring pattern extending between the switch and the electronic part; and a protrusion protruding from a surface of the wiring pattern, the protrusion being disposed adjacent to the switch on the circuit board and overlapping the wiring pattern.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat sink apparatus, which discloses that by using a meshed member as a heat sink member, the heat-sinking efficiency will be enhanced owing to increased surface areas. Furthermore, a first linear member is made to contact with a substrate at non-perpendicular angles to increase the stresses thereof, and hence the heat sink member is more resistive to deformation during processing. In addition, the meshed member also provides multiple heat flow paths to enhance heat-sinking efficiency. The heat sink member according to the present invention can also be a 3D fabric, which further improves heat-sinking efficiency from 2D to 3D fabrics. Besides, the heat sink member includes an expanded metal-lath member.

Abstract: A heat-dissipating device includes: a base plate for disposing on a mounting surface, a plurality of cooling fins extending vertically from the base plate to define a first channel and a second channel on an upper surface of the base plate, and a fastening member. The fastening member includes a first portion disposed in the first channel and having an engaging element for engaging a lower surface of the base plate adjacent to one end thereof, a second portion disposed in the second channel and extending integrally from the first portion, and a third portion extending integrally from the second portion. The first and second portions are located in a plane, which cooperates with the third portion to define an angle. The third portion has a hook for securing the base plate onto the mounting surface.

Abstract: An electronic device with dual heat dissipating structures use in an electronic system is disclosed. The electronic device comprises the circuit board having the first and second heat producing surfaces, the major and auxiliary heat dissipating structures disposed on the first and second heat producing surfaces of the circuit board respectively, and the connective portion connecting the auxiliary heat dissipating structure and the major heat dissipating structure. The second heat producing surface of the circuit board is a high-temperatured area relative to the first heat producing surface of the circuit board in the electronic system, thereby the heat produced by the second heat producing surface of the circuit board can be conducted to the major heat dissipating structure through the auxiliary heat dissipating structure and the connective portion for heat dissipation.

Abstract: A method of cooling an electronic device that includes a case, a printed circuit board, and internal components. The method includes disposing a heat conductive filler having elasticity on any one of or any combination of a top surface of the printed circuit board, a bottom surface of the printed circuit board, one or more of the internal components, and an inner surface of the case during assembly of the electronic device; wherein after the electronic device has been assembled, the printed circuit, the internal components, and the heat conductive filler are disposed inside the case, and the heat conductive filler is in close contact with at least one of the internal components.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for forming wireless RF labels are claimed. In one embodiment, a flexible layer may be made to receive an array of integrated circuit chips The integrated circuit chips may be powered by a signal from a transmitter which beams the information to the wireless RF labels. The method includes coupling a plurality of integrated circuit chips to a flexible web material and advancing the flexible web material through a web processing apparatus. A metallization material is patterned on the flexible web material. The flexible web material can be coupled to a second web material.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism for quick release card is disclosed. The fixing mechanism consists of a main body, at least one fixing member and at least one locating element. The main body is an elastic body with the fixing member arranged on one end thereof. The fixing member can be arranged above a fixing hole on a motherboard with expansion slots for mini peripherals while the locating element is disposed on inner side of the main body. After a Mini-PCI card being disposed into a corresponding slot, the locating element locates the card so that the card is disposed firmly on the motherboard. Thus malfunction of the card due to falling of the card caused by external forces after being assembled is avoided.

Abstract: Lighting apparatus for an image-gathering device, includes a light frame supporting a plurality of light emitting diode lamps configured to emit light at a tungsten balanced colour temperature, and a support member that defines a filter tray aperture to accommodate a filter tray. The light frame defines a circular aperture to enable the light frame to be located around the barrel of a camera lens, and the filter tray aperture is visible within said circular aperture of said light frame. A manually adjustable filter clamp is provided for holding a filter tray in place once located with respect to the filter tray aperture. Lighting apparatus arranged to accommodate a plurality of filter trays.

Abstract: A light source structure of a backlight module comprises: a bar-shaped light source; and a group of complementary color light emitting diodes mounted at both ends of the bar-shaped light source. The bar-shaped light source is composed of several light emitting diodes having complementary light colors. The luminous intensity of outermost light emitting diodes of the bar-shaped light source is 30 to 70% of average luminous intensity of the other equal color light emitting diodes. The complementary color light emitting diodes have light colors complementary to that of the outermost light emitting diodes of the bar-shaped light source. The luminous intensity of the complementary color light emitting diodes is 10 to 50% of average luminous intensity of the other equal color light emitting diodes of the bar-shaped light source. Consequently, the non-uniform mixing of lights on edges of the backlight module and the producing of bright point can be avoided.

Abstract: A refrigerator including a body and a door pivotably fitted to the body. The body and the door together define an interior space in the refrigerator. At least one lamp for illumination of the interior is mounted on the door and the light distribution thereof, relative to the door, is variable and coupled to the pivot motion of the door.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an illuminated exhibitor that assists in providing illumination for reading and viewing objects in low-light situations, such as restaurants and any other places where low light conditions make it difficult to read printed matter without additional lighting. The exhibitor includes a front cover pivotally connected to a back cover as well as a light source and battery. The exhibitor may include a light sensor to adjust the intensity of the light source. The exhibitor may include one or more panels that illuminate and can be used to display logos and the like.

Abstract: A mask illumination device and method. The device includes a mask having a face shield, a portion of which is visible therethrough, and configured to substantially isolate fluid communication of an external environment from an interior of the mask when worn by the user. The mask also includes an illumination apparatus disposed within the interior of the mask. The illumination apparatus is configured to illuminate the face of the user, project light outward of the mask, or illuminate or beacon a user from a distance. The method includes substantially isolating fluid communication of an external environment from an interior environment with a mask worn by a user, the mask having a face shield, a portion of which is visible therethrough. The method also includes disposing an illumination apparatus within the interior of the mask, the illumination apparatus configured to project light outward of the mask.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for illuminating the area in front of a person without requiring the use of the person's hands, by suspending from the neck of the person a housing containing at least one LED light source emitting a light beam extending forwardly from the person, a battery power supply for the light source, and a switch connected between the light source and the power supply for energizing and de-energizing the light source. The housing is shaped to rest against the chest of the person so that the direction of the light beam remains substantially stable. The housing may be pivotable relative to a connector to permit the light beam from the light source to be directed forwardly from the person through a preselected range of angles both above and below a horizontal axis.

Abstract: An illuminated jewelry case comprising a base having a jewelry mounting location adapted for removably mounting a piece of jewelry; a lid pivotally connected to the base and movable between open and closed positions; at least one LED disposed on the lid for illuminating the jewelry mounting location when the lid is in the open position; and a ribbon cable in electrical communication with the at least one LED and a pair of battery contacts disposed on the base.

Abstract: A lighting fixture where the lighting fixture uses inductive lighting technology or self ballasting lighting elements with one or a plethora of efficient light elements. The lighting fixture is used where high bay or low bay lighting may be used, but incorporates multiple light sources to provide an equivalent light intensity. The multiple light sources can be inductive or multiple fluorescent, LED or other efficient light sources to provide a less expensive cost of operation and installation. The higher efficiency lights could be standard socket type fluorescent or inductive light bulbs that are easily available. The higher efficiency lights will also create less heat that will further reduce the air conditioning or cooling costs for the building. An integrated ballast box with reflector dome retainer is also shown for use with inductive or other lighting that further includes a retaining mechanism for the dome.

Abstract: A new and useful lighting system is provided, that is particularly useful as a lighting system for a deck (e.g. a ship deck), where pilots taking off from or landing on the deck often use night vision goggles. In addition, a new and useful optical projection structure for a portion of the lighting system is provided. The lighting system comprises at least a pair of lighting subsystems that project light to a volume space with different spatial distributions. One subsystem projects light to the volume space with a predetermined spatial distribution, and the other lighting subsystem projects light to the volume space with a different spatial distribution, in a manner that effectively supplements the projected light from the first subsystem, so as to provide a lighting system that effectively illuminates the entire volume space. Moreover, the system is designed to be particularly compatible with the optical capabilities of night vision goggles.

Abstract: An illumination module is disclosed, which is comprised of a plurality of light sources, a plurality of light source substrates of high thermal conductivity, and a reflecting member for reflecting light. The plural light source substrates are arranged at positions corresponding to each other so as to form a polygon periphery of the illumination module, whereas the inner surface of the polygon periphery is enabled for at least one of the plural light sources to fit therein. The reflecting member is placed at the center of the module where it is corresponding to each of the plural light source substrates so as to reflect the light emitting from the light sources fitted thereon. In addition, a lens with light refraction ability is disposed at the light emitting end of the illumination module so as to enable the light illumination module to have light condensing/diffusing capability.

Abstract: A method for improving color purity of a light source module is provided. The light source module includes a light source suitable for emitting color lights with different wavelengths and a transparent cover encapsulating the light source. In the method, a light filtering material is coated on or doped into the transparent cover to absorb part of the color lights with specific wavelengths. Besides, a light source module which adopts the method is provided.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for generating and modulating white light illumination conditions. Examples of applications in which such methods and apparatus may be implemented include retail environments (e.g., food, clothing, jewelry, paint, furniture, fabrics, etc.) or service environments (e.g., cosmetics, hair and beauty salons and spas, photography, etc.) where visible aspects of the products/services being offered are significant in attracting sales of the products/services. Other applications include theatre and cinema, medical and dental implementations, as well as vehicle-based (automotive) implementations. In another example, a personal grooming apparatus includes one or more light sources disposed in proximity to a mirror and configured to generate variable color light, including essentially white light, whose color temperature may be controlled by a user.

Abstract: A rear light assembly for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The rear light assembly is disposed on a rear portion of the motor vehicle and includes a signaling device and one or more light devices. The signaling device can be either a reflector or include a light. In some cases, the signaling device can be centrally mounted. In some cases, the light devices can be mounted next to the signaling device.

Abstract: A backlight unit usable in an LCD includes a point light source circuit board, a plurality of point light sources seated on the point light source circuit board, and a diffusion lens provided on each point light source and comprising a depressed point and a curved surface radially protruding from the depressed point.

Abstract: A first LED array including a first capacitor, LED blocks, and a second capacitor that are connected in series with each other, a second LED array having a similar configuration to the first LED array, and a third LED array having a similar configuration to the first LED array are connected in parallel with each other and are connected to an AC power supply AC. Each of the LED blocks includes a first series circuit and a second series circuit that are connected in parallel with each other. The first series circuit includes two LEDs that are connected in series with each other in the same direction. The second series circuit includes two LEDs that are connected in series with each other in an identical direction opposite to the direction of the LEDs in the first series circuit. A connection point between the two LEDs in the second series circuit in one of the adjacent LED blocks is coupled to a connection point between the two LEDs in the first series circuit in the other one of the adjacent LED blocks.

Abstract: A lighting panel system includes a lighting panel including a first string of solid state lighting devices configured to emit light at a first wavelength and a second string of solid state lighting devices configured to emit light at a second wavelength, different from the first wavelength, and a current supply circuit configured to supply a drive current to the first string in response to a control signal. A photosensor is arranged to receive light emitted by the panel, and a control system is configured to sample an output signal of the photosensor and adjust the control signal responsive thereto to thereby adjust an average current supplied to the first string by the current supply circuit. Methods of operating a lighting panel are also provided.