Abstract: A combination stand includes a primary tube having an end portion integrally formed with a mounting portion, and a secondary tube having an end portion detachably mounted on the mounting portion of the primary tube. Thus, the mounting portion has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the secondary tube, so that the secondary tube is directly mounted on the mounting portion so as to assemble the combination stand easily and quickly. In addition, the secondary tube is directly mounted on the mounting portion so as to assemble the combination stand without needing to provide other parts, so that the combination stand has a simplified construction, thereby decreasing the costs of fabrication.

Abstract: A step is cut into a stationary or movable flange in a two-flange engagement. As the two flanges are brought closer to one another by tightening a nut or knob attached to a central shaft, contact is established along the edge of the step. Contact along this line does not create a point contact about which the flanges will pivot. Therefore, consistent friction is obtained when tension is applied by tightening the nut and the flanges are brought into contact.

Abstract: An onboard universal support for a vehicle includes a base adapted to be mounted inside the vehicle, a securing mount connected to the base via a connecting rod assembly which is composed of multiple rods interconnected to each other via joints. Each of the joints is composed of a first disk and having a first extension extendable into one of the rods and a second disk selectively rotatable relative to the first disk and has a second extension extendable into another one of the rods such that inclination of the rods is changeable relative to the joints to facilitate access to an object on top of the securing mount.

Abstract: Optical equipment mounting devices and systems are provided. In an embodiment of the present invention an optical mounting system can generally comprise a mounting assembly to carry an optical device and a support coupled to the mounting assembly. The mounting assembly can include a generally horizontal platform and can define a vertical axis passing substantially orthogonal to said horizontal platform. The support can be adapted to hold an optical device below the generally horizontal platform of the mounting assembly and to one side of the vertical axis. An optical mounting system can also comprise an adjustment mechanism capable of precisely adjusting the position of the optical device in small increments. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.

Abstract: A mounting receptacle is disclosed that selectively receives an interchangeable hub having a port therein, the port receiving an interface plug. The mounting receptacle may be installed in an opening in an article, such as an organizational device and, when a hub is received in the mounting receptacle, the port of the hub is accessible from an exterior of the article. The mounting receptacle may also be provided as a free-standing mounting receptacle.

Abstract: The invention in one form is directed to a mechanical and electrical coupling assembly for a light fixture, the coupling assembly including a first bracket configured for coupling with an end of a support arm, a first electrical connector mounted to the first bracket, a second bracket mechanically coupled with the first bracket, and a second electrical connector mounted to the second bracket, the second electrical connector being directly electrically coupled with the first electrical connector. The first bracket can be a vertical arm bracket, and the second bracket can be a wireway bracket. Alternatively, the first bracket can be a hanger cap, and the second bracket can be a reflector cap.

Abstract: A conical cam rotates through a greater angle than a conventional planar cam in constricted spaces providing a greater range of movement. A climbing device for obtaining a secure removable fixing in a crevice utilises one or more conical cams to achieve an improved expansion range without loss of strength and without additional weight or complexity.

Abstract: This accessory is intended for wire cable trays comprising longitudinal warp wires and transverse weft wires linking the warp wires, the wire cable tray having a bottom adapted to receive electric cables or the like and two side flanges. The accessory comprises an upper face (4) raised by at least two feet (2). The upper face (4) comprises not only two first housings (10) disposed parallel to each other and each adapted to receive a weft wire but also at least one housing (12) substantially perpendicular to the first two housings (10). At least one locking device (16) is provided on each side of a median line between the first two housings (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to a releasable cover for a climbing hanger device such as a climbing hanger plate (28) having an aperture (36) therein which facilitates attachment of a climbing accessory such as a karabiner to the device. A cover (100) for the climbing hanger plate (28) is disclosed which releasably engages the climbing hanger plate (28) to at least partially cover the aperture (36), to thereby prevent a climber from inserting a digit into the aperture (36). This prevents accidental trauma associated with inappropriate use of climbing hanger devices of this type in the event of a fall.

Abstract: A bracket for electrical outlet boxes that includes: a first end section, a middle section and a second end section, wherein each section has a substantially planar surface, a first side, a second side, a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the middle section is offset from and substantially parallel to the first and second end sections; first and second offset portions connecting the middle section to the first and second end sections; first and second opposing ends extending upwardly and substantially perpendicular to the first and second end sections; a first tab and a second tab extending in opposing relation to each other from the first side of the first and second ends; a first leg and a second leg extending downwardly from the second side of the first and second end sections; and a bendable member extending from the first side of the middle section.

Abstract: Prop, extendable by means of the removal of an inner tube coaxially disposed in an outer base tube, equipped with a safety device which prevents the complete separation of both tubes and which comprises connection means between the tubes, which prevent their separation but allow the movement of the lower end of the inner tube between two fixed points, the first of which is disposed on the inside of the base tube, as the second point is determined by the length of said connection means, since the connection means are composed of a thin and elongated connection element, such as a rod, a cable or similar, disposed lengthways on the inside of the base tube, with one end attached thereto and with the opposite end inserted into the inner tube, equipped with a stop block which prevents its removal from the inner tube.

Abstract: This invention is an apparatus that can be attached to the bottom of removable vehicle seats that contains folding legs that can be extended when the seat is removed from the vehicle to facilitate legs for the seat which can be placed on the ground, providing for clearance above the ground, just as the normal legs of a chair or seat as well as prevent the seat from directly contacting the ground which could result in damage to the seat by various means. These folding legs can be folded up when not in use and take up on nominal amounts of space when the seat is returned to its host vehicle in its typical position within that vehicle. The invention is useful in that it allows persons who travel on trial rides or who tailgate or have any use for seats outside of the vehicle who don't want to compromise space by providing a functional seat with legs outside of the vehicle. The main components of this invention consists of a main frame that is to be secured to the underside of the seat.

Abstract: A bridge is sized to span across an entire painting surface and is supported above the image by vertical spacers that adapt to vary the distance between the painting surface and the bridge. The bridge height above the image surface may be varied with the use of height adjusting supplemental vertical spacers. The bridge is made up of an upper block and a lower block, where the upper block can be temporarily separated from the lower block. Each block may include a resilient material such as a thin neoprene layer or other suitable material on the respective mating surfaces, such that the resilient layers are pressed against each other when the halves are connected and held in place by fasteners. Between the resilient layers, the artist can place any desired drawing guide, and the guide is held firmly in place by the non-slip quality of the resilient layers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a seat securing system for securing air passenger seats to a securing rail (10), whereby the system permits a relative motion between a mounting part (24) and a base body (26) that, in the longitudinal direction of said securing rail (10), can be brought into a fixed position. In this securing position, a locking body (34), which can pivot from a release position and into a locking position and which is subjected to the action of an energy storage device (32), secures the respective detent parts (22, 30) and thus the base body (24) and mounting part (26) on the securing rail (10). Said energy storage device permits a compensation of tolerances so that the inventive fitting always rests securely against the rail (10).

Abstract: A holding clip (16) for a sensor (10) includes a plate (22), the plate (22) being able to cover the sensor, at least one holding arm (26) and at least one detent arm (28), the holding arm (26) and the detent arm (28) being constructed such that they can engage on a holding frame (12) for the sensor (10), the holding clip (16) being formed integrally.

Abstract: A tri-axial vibration isolation device having: a passive isolation assembly including a first frame, a plurality of passive lateral isolators supporting the support frame on the base, and a plurality of passive vertical isolators; and an actuator assembly including a second frame, a vertical actuator arranged between the load and the second frame, and a plurality of lateral actuators arranged between the second frame and the passive vertical isolators. The actuators can be piezoelectric elements that change their thickness in response to an electrical signal. The lateral actuators are arranged in oppositely poled pairs. An accelerometer or other sensor provides information to a controller that controls the actuators.

Abstract: An appliance stabilizing device which is useful in securing an appliance in position against a supporting structure surface. The device includes a plurality of brackets which are selectively positionable on an appliance, with a plurality of elongated members, each pivotally attached to a bracket. Each elongated member has at least one aperture spaced a distance along the length of the elongated member from the pivotal point with the bracket. The elongated member is attached to a support surface, frequently a bottom plate or sole pate of the wall. The bracket includes apertures spaced from each other in a generally triangular configuration or a configuration of equivalent strength. The elongated member is typically pivotally attached at the apex of a generally triangular configuration of apertures. The device is self adjusting during attachment of the appliance to a supporting structure.

Abstract: A portable terminal device includes a supporting leg which makes it possible to watch television in a standing state of the terminal device. The portable terminal device comprises a main body having a mounting groove formed in a rear surface thereof to have a predetermined length, the mounting groove having a plurality of catching grooves formed in one inner side surface thereof; and a supporting leg assembly having an end rotatably supported in the mounting groove. The supporting leg assembly comprises a supporting leg including a leg portion having a predetermined length, and a hollow head portion formed at one end of the leg portion and having one side opened. A cam member is inserted and supported in the head portion of the supporting leg with a spring received therein to be movable within a certain section in an axial direction. The cam member has a cam protrusion protruding outward to be caught to one of the catching grooves by an elastic force of the spring.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a personal ice molding container that has an opening for filling and pouring of formed ice. The molding container has two molding halves that each have a plurality of compartments for freezing liquid into ice. The two molding halves are held together to hold the liquid in the compartments. The ice molding container has an opening to create a water-tight seal during freezing. The opening can be selectively sealed and, when open, allows for dispensing of the formed ice.

Abstract: An image sensor includes a color filter, an over-coating layer formed on the color filter, and a medium layer formed on the over-coating layer, wherein the medium layer is configured with at least two medium layers of which refractive indices are different from each other.

Abstract: An AF apparatus for a microscope (1) of the present invention includes: an observational optical system (6) which radiates light on an object under inspection (3) via one of multiple interchangeable objective lens (2) and which has a CCD (imaging device) (5) for observing reflected light from the object under inspection (3); a light flooding portion (7) which radiates a laser (non-visible light) on the object under inspection (3) via the objective lens (2) of the observational optical system (6); a focal point detection optical system (10) which has a photo-detector (photo-electric conversion portion) (8) that is arranged at an image surface of a light figure of the reflected laser from the object under inspection and that outputs signals corresponding to the position of the light figure inside the image surface, and which detects the relative distance between the objective lens (2) and the object under inspection (3); an object position adjusting unit (11) which adjusts the focal position of the object under

Abstract: An electro-optical element is provided including a light-emitting element part and a light-receiving element part, wherein an optical thickness d of the light-receiving element part satisfies the following condition: d=m?/2 where ? is a design wavelength of the light-emitting element part, and m is a natural number greater than or equal to one.

Abstract: An image sensor with a plurality of photodiodes pixels. At least one of the photodiodes pixels includes a reflective element that prevents light from traveling onto an adjacent photodiode pixel. The reflective element may be a floating contact adjacent a routing wire of the image sensor. The reflective element may have an aspect ratio that maximizes the reflective surface of the element.

Abstract: A pixel circuit that partially incorporates an associated column amplifier into the pixel circuitry. By incorporating part of a mirrored amplifier into the pixel, noise from the pixel is reduced.

Abstract: There is provided a PD-TIA module that can be used for recognition of an address of an optical packet signal in a system having variation in mark rate all the time, such as an optical packet communication system. An optical communication module comprises a photoelectric converter for converting an optical signal into a current signal, a current/voltage conversion means connected to the photoelectric converter, for converting the current signal into a voltage signal, and a limiting amplifier for receiving and amplifying an electric signal subjected to voltage conversion by the current/voltage conversion means while comparing the electric signal as amplified with a predetermined threshold value, thereby outputting a signal for “0” or “1”.

Abstract: In a camera module of a so-called multi-chip type, an imaging device and a semiconductor element for processing are mounted. The semiconductor element is encapsulated by a mold resin. Protruding parts are formed by the mold resin on a mounting surface of the mold resin. A metal film forming a pattern wiring is formed on the mounting surface of the mold resin. The metal film is also formed on the protruding parts so as to constitute external connection terminals together with the protruding parts. Electrodes of the semiconductor element are electrically connected to the pattern wiring. The protruding parts include first protruding parts positioned around the semiconductor element and second protruding parts formed in a mounting area of the semiconductor element on the mounting surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety device (45), in particular a beam-emitting and beam-receiving device, for a manufacturing machine (1), e.g. an edging press, with at least one retaining mechanism (51) for the safety device (45) designed as an adjusting mechanism (52) on a press beam (15,16) fitted with bending tools (36, 37) in a tool mounting device (35). By means of the retaining mechanism (51) designed as an adjusting mechanism (52) the beam emitter (47) and/or beam receiver (48) can be adjusted in a direction perpendicular to the standing surface (9) between at least one working position (55) and a park position (54), whereby in the park position (54) automatic locking takes place.

Abstract: In an optical input device based on movement of an object (15) and the device relative to each other and which comprising at least one optical sensor unit including a laser (3) having a laser cavity for generating a measuring beam (13), converging means (50) for converging the measuring beam in an action plane and for converging measuring beam radiation reflected by the object in the laser cavity to generate a self-mixing effect in the laser and measuring means for measuring the result of the self-mixing effect, which effect is determined by said movement, the converging means (50) is adapted to provide a self-mixing effect that is smaller than a possible maximum but larger than a detection threshold for an extended range of distances (AZ) between the object and the device. This allows obtaining the required self-mixing effect in an extended range of distances between the object and the device.

Abstract: A system for imaging an object comprising a surface for receiving the object to be imaged and an imaging device. The imaging device comprises a housing and a fixed focusing optical device mounted to the housing, whereby the fixed focusing optics comprises a lens for focusing light reflected from the object. A plurality of independent linear imaging sensors are positioned in the housing at different distances from the fixed focusing lens so that a face of each of the plurality of independent linear imaging sensors is aligned parallel to the surface. A processor is coupled to the plurality of independent linear imaging sensors for receiving an output signal from each of the plurality of independent linear imaging sensors representative of the reflected light. The lens defines a plane parallel to the surface, and the plurality of independent linear imaging sensors are adapted to receive reflected light from the object.

Abstract: An apparatus adapted for con focal imaging of a non-flat specimen comprising a coherent light source for producing a light beam, imaging optics adapted to focus the light beam into at least one spot on a surface of a specimen, and a detector adapted to receive and detect light reflected from the specimen surface. The imaging optics comprise at last one optical component located so that the light reflected from the specimen surface passes therethrough on its way to the detector. The optical component is movable so as to move the at least one spot, within a range of movement, to a number of distinct locations in a plane perpendicular to the apparatus' optical axis, within the detector's integration time.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an optical beam scanning device and an image forming apparatus which suppress displacement of plural images formed by a different photoconductor in a sub-scanning direction by means of a simple structure even if temperature changes. The optical beam scanning device of the present invention has a single light deflecting device, a pre-deflection optical system that allows light beams from a plurality of light sources to enter the light deflecting device, and a post-deflection optical system including a first optical element for imaging reflected light beams from the light deflecting device on surfaces to be scanned for respective light beams. A second optical element, which has a positive or negative power opposite to a power of the first optical element in a sub-scanning direction, is provided in a position of the pre-deflection optical system where the light beams passes commonly and the light beams enter with distance in the sub-scanning direction.

Abstract: A mass spectrometer system comprises an internal surface exposed to contamination and an optical sensor assembly positioned so as to monitor a reflection of optical radiation from said internal surface. A method of determining a level of contamination of an internal surface within a mass spectrometer comprises illuminating the internal surface with optical radiation, detecting optical radiation reflected from the internal surface upon illumination, determining a reflectivity value of the internal surface based on the detected optical radiation, and determining the level of contamination based on the reflectivity value.

Abstract: A supercritical fluid jet generating device (1) wherein a pulse valve (5) is used to supersonic-jet a mixture of a supercritical fluid and a non-volatile sample or a mixture of a supercritical fluid and a pyrolytic sample and obtain a supersonic jet expansion, the supersonic jet expansion is introduced via a skimmer (8) into a differential evacuation chamber (10) under a high vacuum of at least 10?5 Torr, the jet expansion is passed through a skimmer (12) to obtain a molecular beam (M) under a high vacuum of at least 10?7 Torr, an intermolecular-collision-free sample molecule in the lowest energy level or the molecule aggregate ion of the sample molecule is obtained from the molecular beam (M) in a laser ionization chamber (13) by means of a resonance multi-photon ionizing method by a wavelength variable laser (L), and the ion is mass-analyzed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing compounds in a sample. In one embodiment, a mass spectrometer includes an ion source for emitting a plurality of ions from a sample together with a detector positioned downstream of said ion source and configured to detect the impact of emitted ions on the detector. The mass spectrometer also includes a controller operatively coupled to the detector and to the ion source and configured to calculate the m/z for each detected ion. The controller comprises a mass defect filter configured to determine if the m/z for each detected ion falls within a pre-determined mass defect range. The mass spectrometer also includes data storage coupled to the controller, wherein the data storage is configured to store detected ion m/z data corresponding to the m/z for a detected ion if the m/z falls within the mass defect range. The mass spectrometer may also include an ion mass filter positioned downstream of the ion source and operatively coupled to the controller.

Abstract: Ions in a predefined narrow mass to charge ratio range are isolated in an ion trap by adjusting the field and using ejection frequency waveform(s). The ejection waveforms have frequency components in a first and a second dimension, and, are applied across electrodes aligned along a first and a second dimension. Thus the mass-to-charge ratio isolation window is controlled and has an improved resolution without increasing the number of frequency components.

Abstract: The present invention combines ionization modes produced by, for example, electrospray (ESI), atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI), and thermospray for analysis of molecules. Specifically, this invention relates to the creation of a new source apparatus combining APCI and ESI which will interface with existing mass spectrometers, as well as the creation of new mass spectrometers where the present invention would be the ionization source.

Abstract: Ionization systems, methods of using ionization systems, ion source systems, methods of using ion source systems, and methods of ionization, are described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to an analysis array comprising heatable electrodes and methods for chemical and biochemical analysis. According to the invention, the surface (1) of at least one heatable electrode (13) is brought to a specific homogeneous temperature for chemical and biochemical analysis. The cross-sectional area of the electrode (1) varies along the longitudinal axis (8), and/or at least the heating current contacts (5, 5?) are insulated by means of a coating (4, 4?). According to the methods for simultaneously determining at least one chemical and/or biochemical substance, the individual electrodes are brought to a specific homogeneous temperature, respectively, the temperature being regulated by measuring the resistance and adjusting the heating current.

Abstract: The invention intends to determine a presence ratio between mixed compounds which are difficult to separate from each other by a separation unit and cannot be discriminated by MS. In a mass spectrometer with an MSn analysis function for ionizing a sample eluted from a separation unit for separating the sample into individual components, fragmenting an ion of a desired mass number, and performing a mass analysis of fragment ions, the mass spectrometer includes a database storing correlation information between an isomer presence ratio and a particular ion intensity ratio in a mass spectrum per isomer. An isomer ratio can be clarified even for a mixed sample of isomers, such as enantiomers, which are difficult to separate from each other by the separation unit and cannot be discriminated by MS.

Abstract: An ion guide includes multiple stages. An electric field within each stage guides ions along a guide axis. Within each stage, amplitude and frequency, and resolving potential of the electric field may be independently varied. The geometry of the rods maintains a similarly shaped field from stage to stage, allowing efficient guidance of the ions along the axis. In particular, each rod segment of the ith of stage has a cross sectional radius ri, and a central axis located a distance Ri+ri from the guide axis. The ratio ri/Ri and is substantially constant along the guide axis, thereby preserving the shape of the field.

Abstract: A conductive carbon nanotube tip and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The conductive carbon nanotube tip includes a carbon nanotube tip substantially vertically placed on a substrate, and a ruthenium coating layer covering a surface of the carbon nanotube tip and extending to at least a part of the substrate. The manufacturing method includes substantially vertically placing a carbon nanotube tip on a substrate, and forming a ruthenium coating layer on the carbon nanotube tip and at least a part of the substrate.

Abstract: A method and a device for determining the distance from the sample to be examined to at least one reference point which function independently of the type of sample. A signal is modulated to a first potential of a sample and a primary particle beam is directed at the sample, resulting in a secondary particle beam being formed by an interaction, the particles of this beam having the modulated signal. The particles of the secondary particle beam and the signal modulated to the potential of the particles of the secondary particle beam are detected. By comparing the detected modulated signal to a reference signal, the distance is determined from the relationship between the reference signal and the detected modulated signal. The device has the corresponding components for implementing the method.

Abstract: Briefly described, embodiments of this disclosure, among others, include scanning ion probe systems, methods of use thereof, scanning ion source systems, methods of use thereof, scanning ion probe mass spectrometry systems, methods of use thereof, methods of simultaneous ion analysis and imaging, and methods of simultaneous mass spectrometry and imaging.

Abstract: The illuminating beam 4 emitted from the cathode 1 is incident on a deflector 3. In a state in which a voltage is applied to the deflector 3, the optical path of the illuminating beam 4 is altered by the deflector 3; the illuminating beam 4 then passes through a common electron optical system 7, and illuminates the surface of the sample 6. In cases where no voltage is applied to the deflector 3, the illuminating beam 4 passes directly through the deflector 3, and is absorbed by an electron absorbing plate 17. The illuminating beam 4 is attenuated when it passes through the common electron optical system 7, so that the energy of this beam 4 is close to 0 [eV] at the point in time at which the beam 4 reaches the surface of the sample 6. When the illuminating beam 4 is incident on the sample 6, reflected electrons 8 are generated from the sample 6.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for SEM imaging and measuring electronic transport in nanocomposites based on electric field induced contrast. A method includes mounting a sample onto a sample holder, the sample including a sample material; wire bonding leads from the sample holder onto the sample; placing the sample holder in a vacuum chamber of a scanning electron microscope; connecting leads from the sample holder to a power source located outside the vacuum chamber; controlling secondary electron emission from the sample by applying a predetermined voltage to the sample through the leads; and generating an image of the secondary electron emission from the sample.

Abstract: The present invention provides a charged particle beam apparatus used to measure micro-dimensions (CD value) of a semiconductor apparatus or the like which captures images for measurement. For the present invention, a sample for calibration, on which a plurality of polyhedral structural objects with known angles on surfaces produced by the crystal anisotropic etching technology are arranged in a viewing field, is used. A beam landing angle at each position within a viewing field is calculated based on geometric deformation on an image of each polyhedral structural object. Beam control parameters for equalizing the beam landing angle at each position within the viewing field are pre-registered. The registered beam control parameters are applied according to the position of the pattern to be measured within the viewing field when performing dimensional measurement.

Abstract: A remote vehicle emissions measurement system comprising a radiation source, an adaptable radiation detection unit and a processing unit, characterized in that the radiation source comprises an infrared source, an ultraviolet source or a combination thereof; the radiation detection unit comprises one or more detachable and expandable detecting elements for receiving the set of predetermined wavelength bands and producing a plurality of corresponding response concurrently at any one time instant; and the processing unit comprises one or more specific software and hardware for calculating the concentrations of various gas components thereof, the relative ratio of one gas component to the others, or the absolute emission values of each of the gas components thereof in an accurate and practicable manner.

Abstract: A robust, compact spectrometer apparatus for determining respective concentrations or partial pressures of multiple gases in a gas sample with single as well as multiple and even overlapping, absorption or emission spectra that span a wide spectral range.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for detecting the presence of an ophthalmic lens, particularly a contact lens, in a package. The method for detecting the presence of an ophthalmic lens, particularly a contact lens, in a package, is characterised in that the package is checked for presence of an ophthalmic lens with a x-ray detection system and with an optical detection system, whereby presence of an ophthalmic lens is given if either one or both cameras detect presence of an ophthalmic lens.

Abstract: A structured scintillator and a detection system employing structured scintillators. More specifically, a structured scintillator comprising a scintillator material having a plurality of isolated structures is disclosed. The structures may be conical in shape. The structures may be formed on a substantially transparent material layer which has been patterned to form a plurality of isolated regions. The structures may be formed on top of the isolated regions to provide isolated scintillator structures having space therebetween. The isolated regions and scintillator structures may be aligned with underlying detection devices.