Abstract: A printing fluid dispenser including: a housing comprising a base and a plunger; a deformable container located within the housing for storing printing fluid; an outlet coupled to the deformable container and arranged to convey the printing fluid to a point external to the housing; and a spring located between the deformable container and the plunger having characteristics selected to limit pressure in the deformable container to a predetermined level in use; wherein in use, bringing the plunger towards the base causes compression of the deformable container between the spring and the base and egress of the printing fluid through the outlet.

Abstract: An expendable container of the present invention includes a memory circuit. The memory circuit has a memory, an antenna being capable of establishing non-contact communication with an external receiver transmitter, and a controller controlling the non-contact communication and an access to the memory. The memory circuit has a plurality of modes including ID information confirmation mode and low power consumption mode. The memory circuit is capable of shifting to the low power consumption mode in response to a completion of confirmation of the ID information of the expendable container.

Abstract: A foam used in a print cartridge and a method of forming the same. The foam includes 0.1-5.0 wt % of silver nanoparticles, based on the total weight of the foam. The print cartridge has a deodorizing, antibacterial, and disinfectant function.

Abstract: An inkjet recording ink is composed of an encapsulated water-insoluble colorant encapsulated with a high-molecular dispersant, a water-soluble organic solvent, and water. The water-insoluble colorant is at least one colorant selected from the group consisting of C.I. Solvent Yellow 21, 42, 79, 82, 83:1, 88 and 151, at least one colorant selected from the group consisting of C.I. Solvent Red 8, 49, 83:1, 91, 127 and 218, at least one colorant selected from the group consisting of C.I. Solvent Black 3, 27, 29 and 45, or at least one colorant selected from the group consisting of C.I. Solvent Blue 25, 38, 44, 67 and 70. The high-molecular dispersant is a block copolymer comprising at least one hydrophobic block and at least one hydrophilic block, which have been obtained by polymerizing vinyl ethers as monomers, respectively. The inkjet recording ink can stably record images of high fastness and excellent quality over a long period even under severe environmental conditions.

Abstract: An ink jet head of an ink jet printer comprises an ink jet nozzle ejecting ultraviolet curing ink, a pair of ultraviolet LEDs provided on both sides of the ink jet nozzle in the moving direction for emitting ultraviolet light in order to cure the ultraviolet curing ink.

Abstract: The present invention is a decorative glass laminate comprising a rigid interlayer bearing a printed image that has been ink-jetted onto at least one of the interlayer surfaces, and a process for preparing same. The interlayer has a storage young's modulus of 50–1000 Mla at 0.3 Hz and 25 C, as determined according to ASTM D 5026-95a and a finite thickness of less than equal to about 0.38 mm.

Abstract: A method for increasing the diameter of an ink jet ink dot resulting from the application of an ink jet ink drop applied to the surface of an ink jet recording medium having a support having thereon an image-receiving layer, the image-receiving layer containing: a) from about 20 to about 65% by volume of particles; b) from about 25 to about 70% by volume of a polymeric binder; and c) up to about 10% by volume of a cross-linking agent; the method comprising applying the ink jet ink drop on the surface of the image-receiving layer whereby the diameter of the ink jet ink dot is increased relative to that which would have been obtained if the image-receiving layer had greater than about 65% by volume of particles.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a reinforced nose bridge structure, eyeglasses employing the reinforced nose bridge structure, and methods of making reinforced nose bridge structures and eyeglasses. A reinforced nose bridge structure includes an elongated body and a wire extending along the body for most of its length. The ends of the wire project from the body to form a pair of spaced-apart nose pad supports. Respective nose pads are mounted at the ends of the wire forming the nose pad supports. The nose bridge may be attached directly to eyeglass lenses or to complete or partial frames for the lenses.

Abstract: Disclosed is a recessed hinge to make a temple elastic with respect to a respective end piece of a frame of a pair of spectacles. The hinge includes at least a male hinging element pivoted to at least a corresponding female element. The male hinging element includes at least a tie-rod able to slide with respect to the temple, a bushing arranged inside the temple and axially associated with the tie-rod, and an elastic means loaded between the bushing and an abutment element attached to the tie-rod. The female element includes a seating made in the end piece by removing material. The male hinging element also includes a hook element, solid with the tie-rod, housed in the seating, which articulates on a pin arranged inside the seating.

Abstract: A lens unit with at least two lens elements. The first of the two lens elements has two surfaces providing a special varying lens thickness as a function of position across the lens surfaces, and the second of the two lens elements has two surfaces providing a varying lens thickness that is substantially complementary to the varying thickness of the first lens element. The designs of the surfaces are chosen such that small adjustments of the relative positions of the two lenses in a first direction predominantly perpendicular to the viewing direction results in changes in the combined focus of the two lenses of each lens unit. Astigmatism is corrected by a small adjustment in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction followed by a rotation of the two lenses about the axis of the two lenses. When the adjustments have been made the two lenses are fixed with respect to each other and installed in eyeglass frames.

Abstract: A bifocal multiorder diffractive lens having a lens body with one or more first regions having a first multiorder diffractive structure providing near vision correction, and one or more second regions having a second multiorder diffractive structure providing distance vision correction, in which the lens defines an aperture divided between the first and second regions. The lens body may be provided by a single optical element or multiple optical elements. In other embodiments, a bifocal multiorder diffractive lens is provided by a single or multiple element lens body having a multiorder diffractive structure for distance vision correction and one or more refractive regions to add power for near vision correction, or a single or multiple element lens body shaped for refractive power for distance vision correction and a multiorder diffractive structure for add power for near vision correction. Multiorder diffractive structures may be optimized for photopic and scotopic vision.

Abstract: The present invention provides a viewing apparatus for simulating visual impairment. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a frame defining a viewing area and first and second lenses supported by the frame. The first lens is disposed in a first region of the viewing area. The second lens is disposed in at least a second region of the viewing area. The first and second lenses have different image distortion patterns. In another embodiment, the apparatus may include frame and a lens supported by the frame. The lens includes a first plurality of image distorting features disposed in a first region of the lens; and a second plurality of image distorting features defined in the first region of the lens.

Abstract: The telemedicine method and system disclosed includes at least one remote exam module which in turn includes a plurality of optical devices configured to examine a patient's eye, and a controller for collecting and transmitting the examination data of the patient's eye. The information collected is transmitted via a communications link to a diagnostic center for analyzing the information collected at the remote exam module. The diagnostic center further maintains a database of patient records corresponding to the remotely collected examination information and an exam console for enabling a diagnosis based on the collected information.

Abstract: A system constructs an image using virtual lenslets.

Abstract: Provided is an operation microscope where manipulations to be performed in response to switching between methods for observing an eye to be operated are performed in an interlocked manner, thereby improving manipulability. When recognizing that a change-over switch is switched to its upper position, a control circuit controls a drive apparatus so that an operator microscope is raised, controls a drive mechanism so that an optical unit is moved to an inverter-on position, changes the turned-on position of a light source so that an illumination light flux forms a small angle with respect to an observation optical axis, and controls a solenoid so that a stereo variator is moved to be arranged on an optical path of an observation light flux.

Abstract: An illumination optical system is disclosed, which provides a luminous flux with a small incident angle on an illumination surface in one axis direction on a section of the luminous flux. The illumination optical system can suppress a reduction in light amount by a mask provided for a polarization conversion element. The illumination optical system has a light source and an optical integrator. The optical integrator uses a lens array to perform splitting of a luminous flux from the light source. The illumination optical system has the polarization conversion element including a polarization beam splitter array, a plurality of ½ wave plates, and a mask. The light source is a discharge gas exciting arc tube of a DC drive type.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for color illumination for an image display system includes field sequentially operating an array of emitters to generate a sequence of light beams. Each light beam includes one color. A first light beam of a first color is combined with a second light beam of a second color. The first and second light beams are combined in an optical path to travel concurrently. The combination of the first and second light beams results in a composite color coordinate. The combination of the first and second light beams are directed at a spatial light modulator operable to receive the combination and produce a desired color on a display.

Abstract: A cooling system for an area around a lamp that accounts for a good part of an amount of heat generated by the projection type display device is isolated from a cooling system for other parts including a liquid crystal panel. Means is further provided of allowing the directions of intake and exhaust to be inverted in an entire device by changing the direction of rotation of an exhaust fan provided for the cooling system for the area around the lamp between forward and backward.

Abstract: A light-filtering element for a display device is provided. The element includes at least one filter having a chamber with a filtering fluid, the filtering fluid selectively disposed in an optical path, and a liquid motion actuator selectively configured to move the filtering fluid substantially into and out of the optical path.

Abstract: The image display device is configured to include the light source including a plurality of semiconductor light-emitting elements, a parallelizing unit including a plurality of cell lenses arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the plurality of semiconductor light-emitting elements, an image display element for forming an optical image, a pair of lens-array groups located between the parallelizing unit and the image display element, and a projection unit for enlarging and projecting the optical image formed on the image display element. Moreover, the plurality of semiconductor light-emitting elements are located at substantially focal points of the cell lenses of the parallelizing unit.

Abstract: A light recovery system for a projection display with a reflector having a first and a second focal points. A source of electro-magnetic radiation is disposed proximate to the first focal point of the reflector to emit rays of radiation that reflect from the reflector and converge substantially at the second focal point. A retro-reflector reflects at least a portion of the electromagnetic radiation that does not impinge directly on the reflector toward the reflector through the first focal point of the reflector to increase the flux intensity of the converging rays. A light pipe wit an input surface and an output surface is disposed with the input surface proximate to the second focal point to collect and transmit substantially all of the radiation. A PBS is disposed proximate to the output surface to collect and polarize substantially all of the radiation into a radiation of a first polarization and a second polarization.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a luminescent screen having pixels formed from blue, green and red luminescent material that are selectively activated by a laser beam to generate a full color image. The display utilizes a closed loop laser scanning/modulating arrangement in which a Position Sensitive Device (PSD) located next to the screen is used to determine the location of the impinging beam, and to transmit timing/location data to the laser addressing system. The laser addressing system uses the timing/location data to adjust and/or modulate the laser beam, thereby generating high-energy beam pulses that activate the selected pixels. The PSD includes vertical strips located along the side edges of the screen, or a sheet that is located behind the screen and accessed, for example, by way of slits or apertures formed in the screen material. The PSD sheet is coupled to an optional power source to form a photon-multiplication device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surgical microscope drape with a removable lens assembly for use with surgical microscopes. The drape assembly comprises an elongated hollow enclosure of sheet-form material having a first end defining an access opening and a second end defining a hole and at least four ocular pockets. The access opening enables the drape assembly to be pulled over the body of a surgical microscope while the four ocular pockets each cover corresponding ocular ports of the microscope. A view portal located on the enclosure at the hole is adapted to be located within a cavity of the objective lens barrel. The portal houses a removable lens assembly that includes a window. Multiple lens assemblies can be packaged together with a microscope drape to form a kit.

Abstract: A lens for a vehicle rearview mirror includes a light-transmissible glass substrate, which has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a first coating layer, which has a reflectivity of 10–20% and is coated on the first surface of the glass substrate and defines with the first surface of the glass substrate a first transmission zone, a second coating layer, which has a reflectivity of 40–55% and is coated on the whole area of the second surface of the glass substrate, and a back layer, which is covered on the second coating layer and defines with the second coating layer a second transmission zone corresponding to the first transmission zone.

Abstract: In a reflecting mirror, a plurality of segmented mirrors are grouped into a plurality of groups of a cluster, and are supported by a plurality of sub mirror cells. The plurality of sub mirror cells are supported by a mirror cell, and all the segmented mirrors are supported by the mirror cell. A reference cell is supported by a plurality of force support mechanisms disposed in the mirror cell with the reference cell being nearly in a weightlessness state. Projections and depressions are prevented from occurring in an axial direction of the reflecting mirror due to a self weight deformation, and the reference cell can be used as a reference surface for control of the positions of the plurality of segmented mirrors and those of the plurality of cluster mirrors in the axial direction of the reflecting mirror.

Abstract: A catoptric reduction projection optical system that uses light of light with a wavelength of 200 nm or less includes six light-reflecting mirrors arranged from an object side to an image side such that said mirrors basically form a coaxial system, wherein a third mirror in said six mirrors is located at a pupil position of said optical system.

Abstract: A connection sleeve having an open hollow end portion and being carried by one of the mirror support arm and the vehicle mount. A connector shaft carried by one of the mirror support arm and the vehicle mount for being received within the connection sleeve. A longitudinal wedge pocket formed in the connector shaft having a slanted pocket contact surface. A camming wedge disposed within the wedge pocket having a slanted bearing surface adapted to bear against the slanted pocket contact surface and the connection sleeve. An operator for moving the camming wedge into the wedge pocket against the slanted pocket contact surface whereby the wedge and connector shaft are simultaneously forced against the connection sleeve to provide a tight vibration resistant connection between a mirror support arm and a vehicle mount.

Abstract: In a gripping tool a first body member defines a first jaw portion and a first handle portion. The second body member defines a second jaw portion and a second handle portion. The first and second handle portions being coupled to one another at distal ends for movement between and open position and a gripping position. A spring is provided for normally urging at least one of the first and second body members toward the open position. The first and second jaw portions are adapted to grasp an object position between them in response to the body members being moved from the open position to the gripping position.

Abstract: A floor marking system includes a floor having a predetermined location intended for use of a predetermined character, the predetermined location being marked with impinging light. The floor marking system also includes a lighting unit having a light source for marking light onto the floor at a predetermined location. A patterning device is disposed between the light source and the floor, and is configured and arranged to mark at least one of a graphic pattern and a color onto the floor at the predetermined location with the impinging light. The at least one of the graphic pattern and the color marked on the floor by the lighting unit and the patterning device forms an indicator, and the indicator corresponds to the character of use of the floor at the predetermined location.

Abstract: The present invention is an illuminated container holder for displaying messages and having an upper retainer, a lower retainer, a base, and a handle. The upper and lower retainers are configured to hold a container and the base is configured to receive a container bottom. The handle includes a power source and switch for powering a first and second light source. A container gripper is coupled to the lower retainer for gripping the container. The upper and lower retainers are designed to serve as sleeves for receiving and displaying messages or designs printed or inscribed on transparent material, wherein the messages may be electronically displayed or controlled. The first light source emits a light into a container receiving area and the second light source may emit a light upwardly into the container receiving area, or downwardly toward the ground, for example.

Abstract: A renewable energy flashlight employing a pair of elastomagnetic repulsion members to assist in reciprocating a charging magnet passing through surrounding induction coils to enhance the efficiency of manually charging a capacitor to power an LED lens amplified flashlight.

Abstract: Described is a lamp which includes two fluorescent tubes arranged in parallel relationship and light distribution chambers which extend laterally therefrom on both sides, and a light-technical louver element arranged beneath the fluorescent tubes, for delimiting the light radiating angle of the fluorescent tubes downwardly, wherein arranged between the fluorescent tubes is an elongate trough which is in the form of a mirror on its outside, for accommodating the electronic operating elements for the fluorescent tubes (FIG. 1).

Abstract: An apparatus provides a safer, high brightness glare or illumination source. The apparatus comprises a laser to emit a light beam, and a magnifying telescope, including a negative lens to expand the light beam and a positive lens to collimate the expanded light beam. The apparatus also includes a holographic diffuser to receive the collimated light beam and to produce a diffused light beam. The diffused light beam has an extended cross section and provides an extended glare source at increased power down range.

Abstract: The invention provides an illumination system that can include a first reflecting mirror arranged on a rear side of a light-emitting portion of the illumination system including an arc tube, and a second reflecting mirror arranged on the front side of the light-emitting portion of an optical system.

Abstract: A lamp with a single base is mounted on a lamp holder by processes of contacting a second mounting face of the base with a first mounting face of the lamp holder and turning the base in a first turning direction with respect to the lamp holder. A plurality of engaging projections is formed on the lamp holder with which a plurality of engaging protrusions of the base is engaged, when the base is turned in a first turning direction. A pair of hooking receivers is formed on a mounting face of the lamp holder so as to be hooked with a hooking protrusion of the base. A pair of lamp holding springs is provided on the lamp holder for applying forces for restricting turning of the base in a second turning direction opposite to the first turning direction under a condition that the second hooking portion of the base is hooked with the first hooking portion. Thus, safety and reliability of mounting of the lamp on the lamp holder can be increased.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to sporting apparatus comprising at least one elongated member having top, bottom and edge surfaces and at least a portion of at least one light source assembly embedded flush or substantially flush or recessed relative to at least one of the surfaces. In particular embodiments, the apparatus can include, but is not limited to, a snowboard, at least one ski or skate. An exemplary light source can include, but is not limited to, at least one embedded light emitting diode.

Abstract: A vehicle safety warning signal system for use on a bicycle, motorcycle, or like vehicle comprises: an elongate air pump (101) having a longitudinal length, the pump being provided to function as a visual warning device, such as, for example, by way of inclusion of an electrically powered light (105); and an attachment assembly configured to releasably attach the pump to the vehicle for operation in providing a visual warning signal, wherein: the attachment assembly is configured to hold the pump in at least a first position such that the longitudinal length of the pump is transverse to the main plane of the frame of the vehicle.

Abstract: A bezel member (52) to which a lens (54) which transmits light from a light source (37) is supported on a main body (30) to be fixed to a vehicle body (11). A spherical surface (52a) is formed on one of the main body (30) or a bezel member (52), and sliding members (34) for being pressed against the spherical surface (52a) are formed on the other one of them, so that the bezel member (52) can be rotated with respect to a supporting member (33) of the main body (30) and fixed to a given position. Since a metal plate is used as the sliding members (34) in this interior illumination lamp (10), a problem such that the light source cannot be fixed to the desired direction due to abrasion or change of properties of the felt sliding member as in the related art due to the temperature or deterioration with age can be solved. Also, in comparison with the case in which the spring or the like is employed, increase in cost due to increase in the number of parts can be avoided.

Abstract: An illuminated panel portion for vehicles or vehicle accessories is provided having a generally translucent panel defining a selected design. The translucent panel is disposed in an aperture of an adjacent panel of the vehicle or vehicle accessory such that the outer surfaces of the translucent panel and adjacent panel are substantially flush. A light source is disposed in relation to the panel for illuminating the translucent panel.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp can include a plurality of light source modules each having an LED as a light source, and optical systems for distributing light from each of the light source modules frontward toward predetermined areas or predetermined patterns that are different from each other and which make up a light distribution pattern. Each of the optical systems can be optimized to emit light to a predetermined area, and each of the light source modules' LEDs can be optimally arranged for each of the corresponding optical systems.

Abstract: A backlight unit. The backlight unit is employed in a display device having a main screen and a sub screen. The backlight unit comprises a first light-emitting unit and a second light-emitting unit. When the display device uses the sub screen, the first light-emitting unit provides a first light to the sub screen. When the display device uses the main screen, the first and the second light-emitting units respectively emit a second light and a third light, and a first aggregate light comprising the second light and the third light is provided to the main screen.

Abstract: A back light module is disclosed. The back light module comprises a frame, a reflective mask, a light guide plate, a linear light source and a baffle plate, wherein the reflective mask is installed in the frame. The linear light source is surrounded by the light guide plate and the reflective mask. The baffle plate is disposed between the linear light source and the light guide plate and the baffle plate is connected to the reflective mask and the frame. The baffle plate disposed between the linear light source and the light guide plate is adapted for absorbing impact force during the impact test and reducing the possibility of displacement of the light guide plate. Thus, the possibility of damage to the linear light source due to displacement of the light guide plate can be effectively reduced. Thus, the reliability of the notebook computer can be effectively promoted.

Abstract: A prism sheet for a LCD backlight module is provided. The prism sheet contains a base layer and a prism layer formed on a side of the base layer. The prism layer contains multiple parallel latitudinal and longitudinal prism lenses intersecting with each other. As such, the prism sheet could provide both latitudinal and longitudinal convergence for the scattered lights from the diffusion film. Additionally, by adjusting the apex angles, shapes, and heights of the prism lenses, optimal horizontal and vertical viewing angles of the LCD display could be achieved.

Abstract: A night light with fiber optics has a main object and a fiber optics arrangement to let visible wavelength light beams be seen by a viewer after passing through the fiber optics. The main object material can be selected from textile, metal, plastic, porcelain, ceramic, or viscous-mud related items, wooden toys, stuffed toys, blow-mold unit, seasonal items, dolls, porcelain units, ceramic units, poly resin units, as well as a sporting related unit, painting unit, poster unit, sign unit, photo unit, angel unit, artificial related unit, animal unit, flower unit or other conventional units in a variety of gift, toy, sports, seasonal, holiday applications to make the night light exhibit more attractive light effects than the original main objects. The night light may incorporate a switch that provides selected preferred light functions.

Abstract: A light holder for motor vehicles includes a transparent lighting housing and a snapping member. The transparent lighting housing includes an internal space and an opening at one end of terminating the internal space and terminating in a bottom inner surface. The a snapping member includes a snapping section atone end, a plurality of latches extending from the snapping section, and a threaded shank at the other end. The snapping section is inserted into the opening, and the threaded shank is adapted to be secured to a motor vehicle so as to provide an easily detachable light holder for a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A time indicator comprising a first reservoir (13), a migration medium (11) and activating means for bringing liquid from the first reservoir (13) in contact with the migration medium (11) so that after activation the liquid migrates through the migration medium (11) producing a colour change therein. The activating means comprises a second reservoir (16) connected between the first reservoir (13) and the migration medium (11) whereby after activation the liquid travels relatively rapidly from the first reservoir (13) to the second reservoir (16) and then migrates relatively slowly along the length of the migration medium (11) over time.

Abstract: The invention concerns a chronograph-type watch provided with a movement (29) comprising: current time display means, measured time display means, a time base designed to regulate said display means, a control device (34, 40) for starting and stopping the measured time display means, a reset device for resetting the measured time display means when time measurement is over. The watch is provided with a case (10) for housing the movement (29) and comprising at least one slide (24) for controlling the control and reset devices. Said watch further comprises a locking device (32, 52) designed to co-operate with the control device (34, 40) to enable or disable it, and an actuating member (28, 44) designed to de accessible outside the case (10), for controlling device locking device (32, 52).

Abstract: The invention provides a system for determining the heat flow rate between a first and a second medium, the system including at least two sensor units having signal outputs disposed in a spaced-apart relationship, each of the units including a transducer having apertures allowing fluid to pass therethrough; the transducer of a first sensor unit is affixable to a first surface on the first medium, the heat flow of which is to be determined and a second surface of the first transducer is exposed to the second medium; a first surface of the transducer of a second sensor unit is affixable to a calibration plate, the calibration plate is affixable to the first medium, the heat flow of which is to be determined and the second surface of the transducer is exposed to the second medium; the signal outputs of the transducers are connectable to a processing unit for determining changes in the heat flow between the first and the second sensor units.

Abstract: An intraoral x-ray film packet, comprising: an outer envelope; a film chip disposed within the outer envelope; and a non-lead sheet disposed within the outer envelope, the non-lead sheet being comprised substantially of tin.

Abstract: A hydrostatic bearing apparatus has a hydrostatic bearing pad, a labyrinth seal part having an exhaust groove provided around the outside of the hydrostatic bearing pad, an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a labyrinth seal part gap, non-contacting displacement gauges for sensing changes in the size of the gap, and actuators that are activated to adjust the gap so as to maintain the gap at a predetermined constant value. The exhaust groove parts and the labyrinth seal part can move relative to each other, and an annular seal forms an airtight seal to prevent air leaks and keep the bearing steady.