Patents Issued in June 7, 2007
  • Publication number: 20070125893
    Abstract: A cutting ring element for a centrifugal pump of the chopper type comprises a ring-like structure having at least one cutting member positioned along the ring-like structure and extending outwardly therefrom. The cutting ring element is structured to be positioned adjacent the drive side of an impeller having cutting structures associated with the drive side of the impeller which interact with the cutting ring element to chop and reduce the size of entrained solids in a pumped fluid, or slurry, to prevent such solids from infiltrating behind the impeller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: James Shaw
  • Publication number: 20070125894
    Abstract: A mixing shaft (1) is disclosed, used in an assembly (2) of a unit for thorough mixing and comminuting of food products. The mixing shaft (1) comprises a steel core (3), surrounded by a one-piece plastic coating (6) with mixing elements (4). In order to retain the plastic coating (6) on the steel core (3) of the mixing shaft (1), the surface of the steel core (3) has a structured embodiment. The plastic coating (6) is applied to the mixing shaft (1) by means of a particular isostatic pressurized application method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: STEPHAN MACHINERY GMBH & CO.
    Inventors: Franz Koop, Gerhard Brockmann, Regina Hermann
  • Publication number: 20070125895
    Abstract: The present utility model discloses a cutter structure of a paper shredder, which comprises a pull-rod (23), paper guide combs (24), cutter arbors (21), and at least one cutter-blade set composed of two cutter-blades (22), with said cutter-blade set being slipped on said cutter arbor (21), said pull-rod (23) being passing through the hole set on said paper guide combs (24), at least two lugs (222) being set on the bore (32) of said cutter-blade (22) and extending toward a cutter spoke (35), the height of said lug (222) along axial direction of the cutter-blade (22) is greater than the thickness of said cutter blades (22); with recesses (221) being set on cylindrical cutter arbors (21), the number of which is no less than that of said lug (222) which can be placed into said recess (221); said paper guide combs (24) being set between said cutter-blade sets; said paper guide combs (24) being slipped on said cutter arbor (21).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Kent Chen
  • Publication number: 20070125896
    Abstract: Multiple bobbins of sewing thread are housed in a three-part holder. The bobbins are placed on the holding rods through the opening on the top of the holder. The opening for loading the bobbins onto the holding rods can be rotated around the holder to expose each holding rod for the ease of loading or removal of bobbins to and from the holder. The sewing thread can then be pulled from the bobbin through the open slats of the sewing thread holder accommodating ease of use and organization of sewing thread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Glen Slaughter
  • Publication number: 20070125897
    Abstract: Yarn ball retaining and dispensing device including a substantially spherical ball including a length of yarn and a display box for rotatably retaining the ball. To dispense the yarn, a free end of the yarn extends through an aperture defined by a yarn guide member arranged on the box and when pulled by the knitter, the yarn bail rotates in the box. The display box is defined by panels and includes a support system connected to side edges thereof for supporting the ball during its rotation. The support system includes male flaps and female flaps extending from side edges of alternating panels. Each female flap includes slots while each male flap includes tabs each extending through a respective slot of a female flap. The male and female flaps define support edges on which the yarn ball movably rests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: HORIZON GROUP-USA, INC.
    Inventor: Roshan Wijerama
  • Publication number: 20070125898
    Abstract: Halogen-free, flame-retardant winding film made of polypropylene copolymers, useful for wrapping ventilation lines in air conditioning units, wires or cables and for bundling, insulating, marking, sealing or protecting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Bernhard Mussig, Ingo Neubert
  • Publication number: 20070125899
    Abstract: A winding apparatus for a winding material. A drivable rotary shaft having a longitudinal centre line (M). A receiving unit for the winding material, which is rotationally connected to the rotary shaft. A clamping unit for reversibly clamping the winding material fast to the rotary shaft. An actuation unit. The clamping unit can be reversibly moved from its clamping position into its release position by at least one translatory movement of the actuation unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Johannes Lenkl
  • Publication number: 20070125900
    Abstract: A tape holding device for holding, on a wall, a roll of tape having a cylindrical inner surface, including: a base rod member capable of being supported on the wall in a cantilever state, the base rod member having a first mount end capable of being rotatably mounted to the wall, a second free end opposite to the first end, and an outer surface between the first end and the second end; and a clamping rod member connected coaxially to the second end of the base rod member; the clamping rod member including: a clamp element provided movably in a radial direction of the base rod member between an initial position where the clamp element does not project from the outer surface of the base rod member and a clamp position where the clamp element projects from the outer surface, the clamp element being capable of abutting the inner surface of the roll of tape at the clamp position to apply a pressure to the inner surface; and a pressing unit provided movably in an axial direction of the base rod member between a non
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Hajime Akahori
  • Publication number: 20070125901
    Abstract: A dispenser for wet and dry paper includes a housing supporting a first canister for wet paper and a second canister for dry paper, the first and second canisters being separate and provided with their respective papers in isolation from one another for being removed in use from the respective canister through a dispensing opening therein. The canisters are detachably and interchangeably connected to the housing to define a generally cylindrical shape simulating that of a conventional roll of toilet paper. The housing receives a telescoping rod, such as a conventional toilet paper holder, which is supported in conventional brackets. The back of the housing is secured to a support, such as a wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Armand Serfaty
  • Publication number: 20070125902
    Abstract: A roll of disposable pieces of hygienic paper from which pieces of hygienic paper can be removed with one hand without any need for tearing or cutting the hygienic paper, including an inner tube of a rigid material onto which pieces of hygienic paper are wound with partial overlapping between themselves. Pulling the next piece of hygienic paper in turn causes rotation of the roll of pieces of paper and easy removal of the piece from it. The roll of disposable pieces of hygienic paper can be assembled to a dispenser for carrying and use as well as a dispenser designed especially for the roll with means of exerting an adduction force on the roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Avraham Alalu, Gideon Sasonoff
  • Publication number: 20070125903
    Abstract: An adapter assembly for paper roll holders in a printer/plotter comprising ring shaped spacers that increase the diameter of the existing end mounted surfaces of the holder such that a larger size paper roll and be installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Dennis Sava
  • Publication number: 20070125904
    Abstract: An apparatus includes means for biasing a first airfoil of a vehicle toward a fully deployed position, means for restraining the first airfoil in a stowed position, means for releasing the first airfoil from the stowed position, means for restraining the first airfoil in a partially deployed position, and means for releasing the first airfoil from the partially deployed position. A method includes restraining an airfoil in a stowed position, releasing the airfoil from the stowed position, and biasing the airfoil from the stowed position toward a fully deployed position. The method further includes restraining the airfoil in a partially deployed position, releasing the airfoil from the partially deployed position, and biasing the airfoil from the partially deployed position toward the fully deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Ronald Janka
  • Publication number: 20070125905
    Abstract: The thrust control signal transmitted from the operator of an aircraft is input in both an aircraft control ECU and engine control ECUs that control respective gas-turbine engines such that the engine control ECUs can obtain information concerning the aircraft required output. The engine control ECUs control speeds of the respective gas-turbine engines such that each of the gas-turbine engines half the aircraft required output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Daiki Fukuda
  • Publication number: 20070125906
    Abstract: A ram air channel (10) for the supply of ambient air in an aircraft includes a first air inlet (12) and a main flow channel (16) which extends downstream of the first air inlet (12). In order to guarantee that the systems on board the aircraft are supplied, in a simple and reliable way, with the required ambient air in any operational state of the aircraft, ie. both during the flight and on the ground, the ram air channel (10) has a second air inlet (24) which is independent from the first air inlet (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: AIRBUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Scherer, Alexander Solntsev, Michael Heesch
  • Publication number: 20070125907
    Abstract: A gearbox of a rotary-wing aircraft includes at least one variable speed system which optimizes the main rotor speed for different flight regimes such as a hover flight profile and a high speed cruise flight profile for any rotary wing aircraft while maintaining an independently variable tail rotor speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Nicholas Lappos, Edward Karedes, Harsh Vinayak, Yuriy Gmirya
  • Publication number: 20070125908
    Abstract: The invention relates to floor heating for an aircraft which has a floor (20) made up of heatable panels (18). In order to be able to heat up the panels (18) in an energy-saving way, the same are provided with hollow chambers (26) which pass through them, wherein a feed line (28) for warm waste air originating from the cooling of the aircraft's electronic equipment which is connected to the first hollow chambers (26), conveys hot air to the first hollow chambers (26) when the floor heating system is in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Johannes Eichholz, Johannes Bruns, Philipp Autenrieth
  • Publication number: 20070125909
    Abstract: A mobile platform, for example a commercial aircraft having a crew rest module. The crew rest module includes an entrance module, a bunk module, and two stairways. The entrance module includes an entrance and a seating area having two seats on a seating platform which is disposed elevationally above the floor of the aircraft. The bunk module is disposed elevationally above the seating platform. The first stairway in the entrance module leads to the seating area. The second stairway is partially defined by the seating platform and leads to the bunk module. The crew rest module can be assembled within the fuselage of the aircraft, which allows its component panels and related structural parts to be brought in through a standard sized aircraft passenger door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Doug Seiersen, Kyong Kim, James Park, Duane Egging
  • Publication number: 20070125910
    Abstract: This invention is a method and supporting apparatus for autonomously capturing, servicing and de-orbiting a free-flying spacecraft, such as a satellite, using robotics. The capture of the spacecraft includes the steps of optically seeking and ranging the satellite using LIDAR; and matching tumble rates, rendezvousing and berthing with the satellite. Servicing of the spacecraft may be done using supervised autonomy, which is allowing a robot to execute a sequence of instructions without intervention from a remote human-occupied location. These instructions may be packaged at the remote station in a script and uplinked to the robot for execution upon remote command giving authority to proceed. Alternately, the instructions may be generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) logic onboard the robot. In either case, the remote operator maintains the ability to abort an instruction or script at any time, as well as the ability to intervene using manual override to teleoperate the robot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Frank Cepollina, Richard Burns, Jill Holz, James Corbo, Nicholas Jedhrich
  • Publication number: 20070125911
    Abstract: A wire cloth, in particular a paper making wire cloth, comprises at least two fabric layers (1B, 1T; 2B, 2T;), including an upper fabric layer made of wires in the making direction (101, 110) and wires in the cross direction (121, 130), and a lower fabric layer made of wires in the making direction and wires in the cross direction (141, 145). Wire bridges are formed for the individual fabric layers in such a way that they extend over a predeterminable distance within a pattern repeat without being tied to other wires. The wire bridges of the upper, cross direction wires extend within a pattern repeat over at least nine making direction wires and under maximum one making direction wire, the wire bridges of the lower cross direction wires extend within the pattern repeat at least under six and over two making direction wires, and between two making direction wires which extend over a cross direction wire at least one other making direction wire extends under the same cross direction wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Wolfgang Heger, Klaus Fichter
  • Publication number: 20070125912
    Abstract: The invention is a beverage container holder with a handle attached to it for use in passing beverages inside a vehicle. A passenger can use the beverage container holder to hold a beverage container (bottles, cans, glasses, etc.), and pass said beverage container to another passenger in the vehicle by means of the handle. The handle would be grasped by one passenger, and the beverage container holder would then be moved within the grasp of another passenger. This invention will allow safer passage of beverages inside a moving vehicle. It will be especially useful for an adult to pass a beverage container to a child. The beverage container holder is made of a lightweight plastic, and contains no sharp corners, making it safe for children to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Dephne Wright
  • Publication number: 20070125913
    Abstract: The removable mouse palm rest includes a rearward end and a forward end. The palm rest includes a body portion, extending from the rearward end to the forward end, and may include a left and right arm member, extending from the body portion toward the forward end. The palm rest further includes a coupling system to removably couple the palm rest to a mouse with which it is being used. This removable mouse palm rest is particularly useful to expand the size and ease of use of a small sized mouse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Alana Miller, Richard Compton
  • Publication number: 20070125914
    Abstract: A display is disclosed to include a base, a post coupled to the base through a ball and socket joint for free adjustment at different angles, a holder assembly coupled and movable along the post, a locking device mounted in the holder assembly for locking the holder assembly to the post at the desired height, and a screen pivotally coupled to a pivot member at the holder assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: Hannspree, Inc.
    Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Chia-Pine Huang, Li-Li Lai, Stephen Tsai
  • Publication number: 20070125915
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multiple telescopic tube comprising at least two parallel outer tubes (1), at least two inner tubes (2) which are disposed parallel to the outer tubes (1) and are movable relative to said outer tubes (1) in a longitudinal direction (Z), and a clamping device (3) which is provided with a clamping engagement element (5) that can be made to engage with the exterior surfaces of the inner tubes (2). The clamping device (3) prevents displacement of the inner tubes (2) relative to the outer tubes (1) in a longitudinal clamping direction while the inner tubes (2) remain movable in the opposite longitudinal direction when the multiple telescopic tube is subjected to a load in said longitudinal clamping direction. The inventive multiple telescopic tube can be used as a leg of a camera stand, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Dieter Hein
  • Publication number: 20070125916
    Abstract: A method and system of marking location for installation of a wall-box. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems comprising a base member that sits upon the floor (the floor defining a horizontal plane), a vertical member coupled to the base member extending substantially perpendicularly from the horizontal plane, a moveable member slidingly coupled to the vertical member (the moveable member selectably positionable along the vertical member), and a marking member coupled to the moveable member. The marking member marks a surface substantially at an elevation of the moveable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: Electronic Custom Distributors, Inc. dba Direct Connect
    Inventor: Warren Cullom
  • Publication number: 20070125917
    Abstract: A motorized mount attaches a monitor to a wall and is able is able to reposition the angle of a monitor through motorized action. The motorized mount can extend the and then swivel and/or tilt the monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Sung Oh, Byung Yi, Gyu Kim
  • Publication number: 20070125918
    Abstract: A benchtop securing device for securing objects to a table is provided. The benchtop securing device comprises a mounting plate having a table engaging surface adapted to abut a surface of a table, the mounting plate further having an object attaching surface adapted to mount an object thereon, and a sloped member having a sloping surface, the sloped member further being coupled to the mounting plate such that the table can be received between the mounting plate and the sloping surface of the sloped member. The benchtop securing device further comprises a sliding block having a sliding surface that has a slope that substantially matches the slope of the sloping surface of the sloped member, wherein when the sliding surface of the sliding block engages the sloping surface of the sloped member the benchtop securing device becomes securely attached to the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Jurgen Krause, Robert Schultz, Winston Webb
  • Publication number: 20070125919
    Abstract: Apparatus and method, including securement means, for displaying various and sundry objects, such as heirlooms, antiques, statuary, crystal, collectibles, lamps, vases, pottery, picture frames and other items on shelves, counters, furniture and glass for protecting the same from earthquake and accidental breakage in homes, museums, moving vehicles and boats and the like. The securement means includes a non-hardening, two-sided acrylic foam bonding material that may be die-cut in a variety of pad sizes for a predetermined holding strength for the particular object being secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: William Hopkins
  • Publication number: 20070125920
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for production of masts mainly formed of extruded bodies and with a general cross section comprising at least three mast elements (1,2) joined together at the corners (3) by means of cooperating rail sections (5) and channel sections (4). The channel section (4) are provided with tapered inner wall sections (4A,4B) and the elements are joined by inserting the rail section (5) of a mast element (1,2) into the channel section (4) of an adjacent mast element (1,2), and clamped together by a substantial continuous movement of a roller like tool (11,12) in longitudinal direction and on the external side of each side of the channel section (4), causing permanent deformation of the walls of the channel section (4) around the rail section (5), thereby establishing a permanently joined corner (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Kim Heglund, Johnny Skold
  • Publication number: 20070125921
    Abstract: A device comprising a swivel mount and its method of use are described. The device can be used in pairs with a variety of different power tools useful for working on metal or wood. The purpose of the tool is to insure a precise linear alignment between the measuring device and the moving part of the power tool that removes material from the wood or metal. The swivel mount includes a mounting block, a ball shank, and a swivel body mounted on the ball of the shank. The swivel mount attaches to one portion of the measuring device that is linearly adjustable with respect to the material removing part of the power tool. A second swivel mount attaches to a portion of the power tool that maintains a fixed distance with respect to the moving part of the power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Dennis Wisen
  • Publication number: 20070125922
    Abstract: An article hanging system capable of easily changing an exhibit position and an exhibit height of an article such as a goods exhibited in a shop, a hanger and a display shelf comprises a ceiling rail assembly, a wire holder slidably retained to the ceiling rail assembly, a wire hanging down from the wire holder, a gripper fixably attachable at a desired position along the wire, a wire holder attached to a lower end of the wire and a floor rail assembly to which the wire holder is slidably retained. Each of the rail assemblies comprises longitudinal rails extending in a longitudinal direction (the Y-direction) and lateral rails slidable with respect to the longitudinal rail as being spanned between the longitudinal rails. Each of the wire holders are slidable along the lateral rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: A.G.K. LTD.
    Inventor: Hideo Arakawa
  • Publication number: 20070125923
    Abstract: A wall mounting fixture assembly including a wall mounting fixture having a cavity on its back side, an attaching piece disposed within the cavity and secured to the wall mounting fixture, and a receiving piece for mounting on a wall surface. The attaching piece has a first engagement structure and the receiving piece has a second engagement structure, and the two engagement structures are shaped to engage with each other to mount the fixture assembly onto the wall surface. Also described is an improved household fixture of a towel holder ring for bathrooms and kitchens, which includes a ring for hanging a towel, a hub for retaining the ring, a wall mounting base, and an internal plastic sleeve placed around the section of the ring being retained by the hub and is inserted inside the opening of the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: William Wong, Richard Benaron, Lora Jones
  • Publication number: 20070125924
    Abstract: An article hanging system capable of easily changing an exhibit position and an exhibit height of an article such as a goods exhibited in a shop, a hanger and a display shelf comprises a ceiling rail assembly, a wire holder slidably retained to the ceiling rail assembly, a wire hanging down from the wire holder, a gripper fixably attachable at a desired position along the wire, a wire holder attached to a lower end of the wire and a floor rail assembly to which the wire holder is slidably retained. Each of the rail assemblies comprises longitudinal rails extending in a longitudinal direction (the Y-direction) and lateral rails slidable with respect to the longitudinal rail as being spanned between the longitudinal rails. Each of the wire holders are slidable along the lateral rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: A.G.K. LTD.
    Inventor: Hideo Arakawa
  • Publication number: 20070125925
    Abstract: A desk pad including a generally flat support component configured to lay generally flat on an underlying support surface. The desk pad further includes a support flap pivotally coupled to the support component, and a prop mechanism coupled to the support flap. The prop mechanism is configured to support the support flap in a non-parallel position relative to the support component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Busam, Diana Juratovac, Rainer Teufel
  • Publication number: 20070125926
    Abstract: The invention provides a reading stand. The reading stand may include a base including a base member case. Further, the reading stand may include a reading lid disposed upon the base member case, the reading lid including a reading platform having a front side and a backside; and at least one page holder adjustably mounted on the reading platform so as to assist in retaining a document on the front side of the reading platform. Further, a support member is provided. The support member extends from the backside of the reading platform, and is adapted to engage with the base so as to support the reading lid upon the base. For example, the support member may be in the form of a side support clip that substantially vertically supports the reading lid upon the base for side reading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Beverly Phifer
  • Publication number: 20070125927
    Abstract: A new memo paper structure includes a memo paper seat and multiple memo paper sets. The memo paper seat is formed by connecting one end of two plates and extended to certain angle so that it can stand firmly. Meanwhile, a notch is set at a free end of one of the two plates and the memo paper set is formed by partially pasting and stacking multiple sheets of memo paper and arranged above the plate with a notch, meanwhile, each memo set protrudes to the outside of the notch; therefore, a user can easily rip off single memo paper so that the convenience of usage is enhanced. Moreover, all the memo paper of the memo paper sets can have different colors, or a simple drawing can be printed onto it, so as to enhance not only its look but also its distinguishing function when used in different documents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: David Jour
  • Publication number: 20070125928
    Abstract: A wall hanging mounting device for use with at least one wall support and a wall hanging having a mounting portion includes a coupling unit configured to couple the at least one wall support to a wall while the wall support is in at least close proximity to the mounting portion of the wall hanging. The coupling unit includes a drive surface that moves in a plane or about an axis between the wall hanging and the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Don Klein
  • Publication number: 20070125929
    Abstract: A support system comprises a hub comprising a channel, a leg comprising a finger that slideably engages the channel, and a washer that prevents the finger from disengaging the channel, wherein a multi-dimensional force is exerted that tightens the connection therebetween when the hub, the leg, and the washer are connected together. A method of connecting a support system for an article of furniture comprises inserting a finger of a leg into a channel of a hub to form a mating connection therebetween, connecting a washer to the hub to maintain the finger within the channel, and exerting a multi-dimensional force to secure the leg to the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventor: Aaron Behnke
  • Publication number: 20070125930
    Abstract: An anti-shock device has at least two sliding members placed in at least two layers. Each sliding member is comprised of a slotted seat, an inner seat, and a rolling shaft. The slotted seat has a slot defined longitudinally in a face and has outer curved rails defined in two sidewalls. The inner seat mounted slidably in the slot has an inner curved rail defined therein, corresponding to and curving in the opposite direction of the outer curved rails. The rolling shaft is mounted rotatably through the outer curved rails and the inner curved rail. When subjected to vibration, the anti-shock device converts the horizontal forces into vertical forces. In addition, an energy dissipation member is provided in the anti-shock device that eliminates vertical vibrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Chong-Shien Tsai
  • Publication number: 20070125931
    Abstract: An instrument caddy and protection device is disclosed having a retentive pocket configured to closely adapted to, retain against displacement and protect an electronic instrument therein such as, for example, a multi-meter. The instrument caddy includes at least one magnet that enables the caddy to hold an instrument against a metallic surface during use while simultaneously protecting the instrument against breakage. Alternate embodiments of the caddy are disclosed wherein the retentive pocket is initially filled with sectioned and removable foam insert material enabling custom sizing of the retentive pocket so as to adapt to an instrument having given dimensions. In addition, preferred embodiments of the caddy provide for passageways for test cables and/or instrument straps to be attached to the instrument while it is held with the retentive pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Slappay
  • Publication number: 20070125932
    Abstract: A mold, process of using the mold to form a block, and the resultant block are disclosed. The block may of course be connected to other blocks to form stuctures such as walls. The blocks and structures may have curved features for simulating a log structure. The mold and process utilize cemititious material for forming a the block, which has a pair of block members, one of which has a curved outer face. The block members are separated by a central insulation space and connected by rods extending from each block member across the central insulation space. The mold has a body including a pair of block forming cavities. Each cavity has a material ingress-egress opening adapted to receive a block forming composition and to output a block. The block forming cavities are separated a predetermined distance by a space forming central cavity. The mold also has a block ejector movably connected to the body. The ejector has a plate member associated with each cavity, and a handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Romportl
  • Publication number: 20070125933
    Abstract: A semiconductor light receiving element has: a semiconductor substrate; a plurality of photodiodes formed on the semiconductor substrate and configured to receive respective lights of different wavelengths; and an anti-reflection film provided on light receiving surfaces of the plurality of photodiodes. A structure of the anti-reflection film on at least one photodiode of the plurality of photodiodes is different from a structure of the anti-reflection film on another photodiode of the plurality of photodiodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: NEC ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Seiji Kawata
  • Publication number: 20070125934
    Abstract: A pixel including a substrate and a plurality of photoconductive layers sequentially deposited on and substantially parallel to the substrate and configured to receive incident electromagnetic radiation. Each photoconductive layer is configured to absorb a different wavelength range of the incident electromagnetic radiation and configured to provide an indication of an amount of incident electromagnetic radiation within the corresponding wavelength range absorbed by the layer based on a change in the conductance of the layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: James Matthews
  • Publication number: 20070125935
    Abstract: An image sensing device. An active layer is disposed overlying a substrate, wherein the active layer has different conductivity with the substrate. A plurality of photodiodes is disposed in the active layer. An isolating region is interposed between two adjacent photodiodes, wherein the isolating region contacts the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Dun-Nian Yaung
  • Publication number: 20070125936
    Abstract: An image processing system and method. The image processing system acquires a first set of scan lines in at first field of image data and a second set of scan lines in a second field of image data; the second set of scan lines are interlaced relative to the first set of scan lines and performs a line by line correlation therebetween to provide an error signal or value. The first and second fields are buffered and coupled to a line-to-line correlator. The error signal is used to adjust either the first or the second set of scan lines to correct for skew or blur in the second field of image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen Nash, Christopher Leddy, Eric Lam
  • Publication number: 20070125937
    Abstract: A method and system for determining the position of a radiation scattering/reflecting element, where the radiation emitter is provided at a surface of a radiation transmissive element an on which radiation is incident. This incident radiation is scattered/diffused/reflected by the scattering/reflecting element and guided by the transmissive element toward a detector able to determine the position of the element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Jonas Eliasson, Jens Wagenblast Østergaard
  • Publication number: 20070125938
    Abstract: A process circuit sets a plurality of light emitting elements in a state in which light is not emitted through a process circuit, and receives a signal S1 corresponding to received ambient light from each of a plurality of light receiving elements. The process circuit generates light receiving information (data DT) showing the light receiving state of the ambient light with respect to each predetermined number of light receiving elements among the plurality of light receiving elements. The process circuit transmits the data DT to the outside. The personal computer receives the data DT through a communication unit and displays it. In a sensor SNS, the amount of light received can be displayed with respect to each optical axis by the personal computer. Thus, an operator can find the light receiving state of the ambient light in more detail than the conventional sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Keisaku Kikuchi, Kazunori Osako, Takahara Takayoshi
  • Publication number: 20070125939
    Abstract: A three-grating type photoelectric encoder includes a second grating formed on a scale and first and third gratings disposed on a side of a detector. A part of at least the first grating is shifted in a direction of a measurement axis by P/(2n) (wherein P is a grating pitch, n is the order of a harmonic component to be removed) in order to remove a harmonic component of the nth order. This encoder can be improved with high accuracy by removing harmonic components without increasing manufacturing costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: MITUTOYO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Toru Yaku, Tetsuro Kiriyama
  • Publication number: 20070125940
    Abstract: A method for sorting particles, including: marking the particles to modify their optical index, placing the particles on a waveguide of a support, and injecting light radiation into the waveguide, the injecting causing displacement of particles on the waveguide and separation of the particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE
    Inventors: Stephane Getin, Alexandra Fuchs, Guillaume Colas, Stephanie Gaugiran
  • Publication number: 20070125941
    Abstract: A microfluidic separation device includes a microchannel formed in a substrate and being defined at least by a bottom surface, a first side wall, and second side wall. Fluid containing particles or cells is flowed through the microchannel from an upstream end to a downstream end. The downstream end terminates in a plurality of branch channels. A plurality of vertically-oriented electrodes are disposed on the first wall and on the second wall opposite to the first wall. A voltage source is connected to the plurality of opposing electrodes to drive the electrodes. The opposing, vertically-oriented electrodes may be used to focus a heterogeneous population of particles or cells for subsequent downstream separation via additional electrodes placed on one of the side walls. Alternatively, the opposing, vertically-oriented electrodes may be used to spatially separate a heterogeneous population of particles or cells for later collection in one or more of the branch channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Abraham Lee, Lisen Wang, Lisa Flanagan Monuki, Edwin Monuki, Svyatoslav Marchenko
  • Publication number: 20070125942
    Abstract: This invention relates to apparatuses, systems and methods for disrupting, separating and isolating biological materials and components thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: Horacio Kido