Abstract: A fluid sealing mechanism for sealing fluid being fed into a fluid pressure pocket formed between sliding surfaces which are formed on the opposing surfaces of an article being supported and a support for supporting the article, wherein a ring groove being fitted with a resilient ring for sealing fluid is made in the sliding surface of the support. Under a state where a regulation ring for preventing the resilient ring from jumping out of the ring groove is fitted over the re-silient ring, the regulation ring is fitted in the ring groove along with the resilient ring. When the fluid fed into the fluid pressure pocket reaches a specified pressure, the regulation ring comes into pressure contact with the sliding surface of the support along with the resilient ring, thus preventing the resilient ring from jumping out.

Abstract: An ice tray unit is configured to be used in a refrigerator. The ice tray unit includes a mounting section configured to be mounted to the refrigerator, and a tray coupled to the mounting section. The tray is made of metal. The tray includes a box section configured to pool water, and partition plates coupled with the box section. The tray is independent from the mounting section. The partition plates are independent from the box section. The ice tray unit provides a die for manufacturing it with a large durability.

Abstract: The invention concerns a mold system for manufacturing concrete products, said mold system comprising a mold bed, mold side, magnet unit including a magnet element for attaching the mold side to the mold bed, and a frame surrounding the magnet, whereby there is a space between the upper surface and frame of the magnet element, where the magnet can be lifted from the mold bed, and a lifting element for moving the magnet, and means for attaching the magnet to the mold side. The invention is characterized in that the magnet element is connected to the frame surrounding it by means of a flexible plate being movable with respect to the frame. The invention also concerns said magnet unit.

Abstract: An apparatus to obtain images of a target by an underwater video camera in a waterproof container wherein the target is illuminated by a laser beam. The shutter of the video camera is kept closed until a laser pulse has covered the distance to the target and nearly back to reduce the effect of reflection of the laser pulse by particles in the water. A holographic beam shaper in the path of the laser beam before a diverging lens is used to provide a 4 by 3 aspect ratio the same as the camera to illuminate the target.

Abstract: An optical module includes a light emitting element, a connector part that supports one end of an optical fiber and optically couples the optical fiber to the light emitting element, and a monitoring light receiving element that has a characteristic to increase photosensitivity with an increase in an ambient temperature, and receives a part of components of light emitted from the light emitting element.

Abstract: The invention, in various exemplary embodiments, incorporates a photonic crystal filter into an image sensor. The photonic crystal filter comprises a substrate and a plurality of pillars forming a photonic crystal structure over the substrate. The pillars are spaced apart from each other. Each pillar has a height and a horizontal cross sectional shape. A material with a different dielectric constant than the pillars is provided within the spacing between the pillars. The photonic crystal filter is configured to selectively permit particular wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation to pass through.

Abstract: Microelectronic imager assemblies comprising a workpiece including a substrate and a plurality of imaging dies on and/or in the substrate. The substrate includes a front side and a back side, and the imaging dies comprise imaging sensors at the front side of the substrate and external contacts operatively coupled to the image sensors. The microelectronic imager assembly further comprises optics supports superimposed relative to the imaging dies. The optics supports can be directly on the substrate or on a cover over the substrate. Individual optics supports can have (a) an opening aligned with one of the image sensors, and (b) a bearing element at a reference distance from the image sensor. The microelectronic imager assembly can further include optical devices mounted or otherwise carried by the optics supports.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for excess signal compensation in an imaging system is described. In one particular embodiment, the invention provides for non-linear background, offset (due to time dependent dark current) and/or lag (including constant, linear and non-linear terms, due to image persistence) corrections of large area, flat panel imaging sensors.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for wavelength-dependent detection are provided. A detector includes a hybrid filter having unpatterned and patterned filter layers and at least one light-detecting sensor that detects light in first and second wavelength bands from the patterned filter layer of the hybrid filter. The unpatterned filter layer passes light in two nonoverlapping wavelength bands relative to light in wavelength bands between or among the nonoverlapping wavelength bands. The patterned filter layer includes first and second regions configured respectively to pass light in the first and second wavelength bands of the nonoverlapping wavelength bands passed by the unpatterned filter layer.

Abstract: Photon counting electronics and method that allow for counting single photons with sensitivity, linearity, and accuracy. The method for accurately counting photon numbers entering a photon multiplier tube comprising the steps of counting the number of the electrical pulses generated by photons; measuring the duration of the electrical pulses with a timing clock, wherein the timing clock can count the number of temporally overlapped photons; measuring the intensity of the electrical pulses with an intensity discriminator, wherein the intensity discriminator can count the number of intensity-overlapped photons; and summing the number of the electrical pulses, the number of temporally overlapped photon, and the number of intensity-overlapped photons, that is equal to the total number of photons.

Abstract: A light grid can be constructed with individual modules (10). Each module (10) is an independent functional transmitter and/or receiver unit in an enclosed housing (12). The modules (10) can be coupled to each other in series in a galvanically separate manner for purposes of energy and/or signal transmission.

Abstract: A Two-Dimensional Optical encoder (“2-D Encoder”), including a light emitter and a light detector array. The light detector array includes at least one band of light detectors arranged on at least one diagonal of an X-Y grid having an X-axis and a Y-axis, wherein the X-axis and Y-axis are approximately orthogonal. A process for making a 2-D Encoder; and a method for encoding two-dimensional motion.

Abstract: Provided is a light scanning apparatus, including a light source, a light source controller to control an on/off operation of the light source, a light deflector deflecting light emitted from the light source, an image formation optical system to direct light deflected by the light deflector on a scan area of a to-be-scanned surface, a synchronous signal detector to receive the light emitted from the light source and to detect a synchronous signal for light scanning, and a light path changer changing a path of light emitted from the light source and incident upon the light deflector.

Abstract: Method and system are provided for calibrating a nuclear medical imaging apparatus for DC shift caused by gamma event afterglow pulses. Detector responses to weak and to high count rate radiation sources are compared with each other, and a zero correction value is incremented until the detector response is the same for the weak source and the high count rate source. The zero correction value is then stored as a static zero correction value, which multiplies a dynamic zero correction value obtained just prior to the occurrence of a gamma event, in order to remove the effects of DC shifts from the output energy signal Esum.

Abstract: There is provided an electron microscope which can clearly detect a microscopic unevenness in a sample. According to a scanning electron microscope, when luminance signals from one pair of backscattered electron detectors are given by L and R, and when a luminance signal from a scattered electron detector is given by S, an adjustment value Lc of L and an adjustment value Rc of R are calculated by using primary homogeneous expressions of L, R, and S.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing multi-spectral image capability using an integrated multi-band focal plane array that, in one example, may be employed to simultaneously image in the visible spectrum and infrared spectrum using an integrated dual-band focal plane array, e.g., by including visible imaging circuitry within read out integrated circuitry (ROIC) used to readout infrared detector elements within the same pixel element/s.

Abstract: Systems and methods for bonding semiconductor devices and/or multiple wafers, in the form of a first segmented wafer and a second unsegmented wafer which may have different temperature coefficients of expansion (TCE), and which may be bonded together, with or without the presence of a vacuum.

Abstract: An infrared ray detection device has a detection cell which has a thermoelectric converting part and an infrared ray absorption layer formed via a space on a semiconductor substrate, a first wiring part formed on the semiconductor substrate, and a supporting part, the detection cell being formed via the space on the semiconductor substrate and supports the detection cell. The supporting part includes a plurality of supporting legs which have a second wiring part electrically connecting the first wiring part to the detection cell and an insulating part covering a surrounding are of the second wiring part, and at least one connection part made of an insulating material connecting the plurality of supporting legs to each other.

Abstract: An internal reflectance element assembly, that is defined by a crystal that has at least one measured dimension of about 5 mm or greater that is held in a holder structure shaped to hold the crystal, and a backer plate to secure a sample to the crystal.

Abstract: Infrared detector elements and methods for forming infrared detector elements in which the top metal layer of CMOS circuitry of the detector element is employed as a lead metal reflector for the infrared detector.

Abstract: The ? ray dose rate measuring method according to the present invention comprises the first step of leaving a solid state track detector 12 and a sample 10 superimposed on each other for a prescribed period of time; the second step of etching the solid state track detector to thereby form in the solid state track detector etch pits 20 corresponding to tracks of ? rays incident on the solid state track detector; and the third step of giving a dose rate of ? rays emitted from the sample, based on a number of the etch pits formed in the solid state track detector and a leaving period of time. The sample and the solid state track detector are left for a relatively long period of time, and a number of the etch pits is divided by the leaving period time to thereby give a dose rate of ? rays, whereby as the leaving period of time is set longer, the background can be made less influential. Thus, the dose rate of ? rays can be given with very high precision.

Abstract: A system and method for generating a high-resolution image using a scanned-column projector is disclosed. The method includes the operation of generating a time-varying line image. A further operation includes collimating the time-varying line image in at least one plane. An additional operation involves scanning the collimated time-varying line image using a scan mirror. A further operation includes projecting the scanned collimated time-varying line image onto a surface. The scanned collimated time-varying line image is projected with at least one imaging element.

Abstract: An ultraviolet detector (UV-detector) including a substrate, a first electrode, and a second electrode is provided. The UV-detector substrate comprises an active region for absorbing ultraviolet light and generating charges. The first electrode is electrically connected to the active region and has a plurality of first tips. Additionally, the second electrode is electrically connected to the active region and has a plurality of second tips. The second electrode is electrically insulated from the first electrode. The first and second tips facilitate the conduction of the charge generated by the photoelectric effect, and the sensitivity of the UV-detector is thus enhanced.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a transmission filter for EUV radiation which has a sufficiently narrow transmission window to characterize EUV radiation in a narrowly defined spectral region. This object is met by providing a transmission layer system having at least one uranium-containing layer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an apparatus and methods for detection and identification of target radionuclides and threatening radionuclides that may be present in a sample volume. One aspect of the invention discloses a digital computational apparatus that determines similarity or identity to a target radionuclide or a threatening radionuclide. In another aspect, the invention discloses a high throughput apparatus for detection of a target radionuclide in a sample volume, or for identifying a target radionuclide present in a sample volume, or both, that includes a detecting means, an analyzing means, and an identifying means. In a further aspect the invention discloses a high throughput apparatus for communicating the presence of a target radionuclide in a sample volume, the identity of a target radionuclide in a sample volume, or both to appropriate personnel.

Abstract: A technique for improving uniformity of a ribbon beam is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a first corrector-bar assembly and a second corrector-bar assembly, wherein the second corrector-bar assembly is located at a predetermined distance from the first corrector-bar assembly. Each of a first plurality of coils in the first corrector-bar assembly may be individually excited to deflect at least one beamlet in the ribbon beam, thereby causing the beamlets to arrive at the second corrector-bar assembly in a desired spatial spread. Each of a second plurality of coils in the second corrector-bar assembly may be individually excited to further deflect one or more beamlets in the ribbon beam, thereby causing the beamlets to exit the second corrector-bar assembly at desired angles.

Abstract: A device couples energy from an electromagnetic wave to charged particles in a beam. The device includes a micro-resonant structure and a cathode for providing electrons along a path. The micro-resonant structure, on receiving the electromagnetic wave, generates a varying field in a space including a portion of the path. Electrons are deflected or angularly modulated to a second path.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include sample ionizing devices and methods of use thereof. Embodiments of the sample ionizing devices include a microplasma generation source with a plasma generation region, a sample input port for delivering a sample to the plasma generation region, and a gas flow element configured to flow gas through the microplasma generation source independently of the sample input port. The devices and methods of the invention find use in a variety of different applications, including analyte detection applications.

Abstract: An ion source is disclosed for providing a range of ion beams consisting of either ionized clusters, such as B2Hx+, B5Hx+, B10Hx+, B18Hx+, P4+ or As4+ or monomer ions, such as Ge+, In+, Sb+, B+, As+, and P+, to enable cluster implants and monomer implants into silicon substrates for the purpose of manufacturing CMOS devices, and to do so with high productivity. The range of ion beams is generated by a universal ion source in accordance with the present invention which is configured to operate in two discrete modes: an electron impact mode, which efficiently produces ionized clusters, and an arc discharge mode, which efficiently produces monomer ions.

Abstract: Some embodiments include determination of a first misalignment between an imaging device and an axis of a radiation beam emitted from a treatment head, determination of a rotational misalignment between the imaging device and the treatment head within a plane normal to the axis of the radiation beam, acquisition of an image using the imaging device, and modification of the acquired image based on the determined first misalignment and rotational misalignment. Embodiments may further include determination of a second rotational misalignment between the imaging device and the plane normal to the axis of the radiation beam, and modification of the acquired image based on the determined first misalignment, rotational misalignment and second rotational misalignment.

Abstract: A method for calculating area values of a pattern written by using a charged particle beam, includes virtually dividing a pattern into a plurality of mesh-like first square regions surrounded by first grids defined at intervals of a predetermined size, virtually dividing the pattern into a plurality of mesh-like second square regions surrounded by second grids defined at intervals of the predetermined size, wherein the second grids being positionally deviated from the first grids by a half of the predetermined size, distributing an area value of a sub-pattern in each of the second square regions to a plurality of apexes of each of the second square regions such that a center-of-gravity position of the sub-pattern does not change, wherein the sub-pattern being a part of the pattern, and outputting the distributed area values as area values, for correcting a proximity effect, defined at the center position of each of the first square regions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for outputting high and/or low energy X-rays, in which the electron gun power supply provides power to the electron linear accelerating tube under the control of the control system; the microwave power source accelerates electron beams generated by the electron linear accelerating tube under the control of the control system; the electron linear accelerating tube is connected to the electron gun power supply and the microwave power source respectively, to generate high energy electron beams; the high-voltage electron gun power supply provides power to the high-voltage electron gun under the control of the control system; the high-voltage electron gun is connected to the voltage electron gun power supply to generate low energy electron beams; the radiation target receives the high energy electron beams to generate high energy transmission X-rays, and/or receive the low energy electron beams to generate low energy reflection X-rays.

Abstract: An attenuation adjustment device is disclosed that includes a plurality of members configured to cast penumbras in a radiation beam illuminating a patterning device in a lithography apparatus. Furthermore, an attenuation control device may be provided to adjust the members in such a manner as to control attenuation of a radiation beam projected onto a target portion of a substrate across the cross-section of the radiation beam.

Abstract: An EUV (extreme ultra violet) light source device in which a degree of vacuum or cleanness in a plasma generation chamber is improved while the construction is simplified. The device includes: a first chamber; a second chamber connected to the first chamber through an opening portion; a target supplier that supplies a target material into the first chamber; a droplet generating unit that generates droplets of the target material of molten metal repetitively dropping based on the target material supplied by the target supplier; a blocking unit that prevents the droplets of the target material generated by the droplet generating unit from passing through the opening portion; control unit that controls the blocking unit to operate at predetermined timing; a laser light source; and an optical system that leads a laser beam to the droplets of the target material introduced into the second chamber.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for forming plasma generated EUV light source optical elements, e.g., reflectors comprising MLM stacks employing various binary layer materials and capping layer(s) including single and binary capping layers for utilization in plasma generated EUV light source chambers, particularly where the plasma source material is reactive with one or more of the MLM materials.

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for filtering electromagnetic radiation includes a filter element, an actuator, and a filter-cooler. The filter element has multiple selectable regions situated so that electromagnetic radiation impinges on a selected filter region to transmit therethrough a first wavelength while limiting transmission of a second wavelength. Absorption of impinging radiation heats the filter element, but the actuator moves the filter element to select a particular filter region for impingement by the radiation while moving another region away from impingement by the radiation. The filter-cooler directs a heat-conduction medium (e.g., a gas) at, and thus cools, the moved-away region. By such ongoing refreshment of portions of the filter element being irradiated and portions being cooled, the filter element can be irradiated for extended periods without thermal damage. An important use is in optical systems for EUV lithography.

Abstract: A moving object detecting photointerrupter comprises one light emitting element for emitting light, at least two light receiving elements for receiving and detecting light emitted from the light emitting element and reflected off a moving object, and a detecting means for detecting movement of the moving object based on detection output from the light receiving elements when the light reflected off the moving object is received.

Abstract: Semiconductor device structures include markings that are covered by visibly opaque materials. The markings include alpha-numeric characters and are recessed within the surface of a fabrication substrate. Each character may include a series of circular holes in the substrate. The recessed characters may be filled with a material that does not cover a surface of the fabrication substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pneumatic pinch valve, comprising: a lever and a pressing piece, a fluid tube receiving space being formed between the lever and the pressing piece, wherein the pneumatic pinch valve further comprises a main body providing a cavity therein, the lever being installed on the main body; a piston provided in the cavity of the main body, the piston engaging with an inner wall of the cavity of the main body so as to divide the cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity, the pressing piece being positioned in the second cavity and supported on the piston; an air inlet port provided at the first cavity, wherein air introduced into the first cavity via the air inlet port moves the piston toward the fluid tube receiving space so as to press the fluid tube through an engagement of the pressing piece on the piston with the lever, and thus intercept the fluid in the fluid tube; and an air discharge mechanism provided at the piston, by which the piston pushes the air introduced into the

Abstract: An automatic flush actuation apparatus, which is incorporated with a flushing system having a water inlet, a water outlet, and a water chamber communicating therebetween, that includes a valve member being moved by a flush lever for releasing the water pressure within the water chamber to allow the water passing from the water inlet to the water outlet, and a sensor-operated powering assembly including a relief valve provided at the valve member for controlling the water flowing to the water outlet and an actuator arranged in such a manner that while sensing a presence of a user of the flushing system, the actuator is driven to move the relief valve to an opened position for releasing the water pressure within the water chamber to allow the water passing to said water outlet.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a faucet having a first sensing arrangement adapted to detect a presence of one or more objects, in a first predetermined region, and adapted to turn a fluid flow on when the one or more objects is present, and further adapted to turn the flow off when the object is removed. Embodiments also include a second sensing arrangement adapted to detect a presence and/or a movement of one or more objects, in a second predetermined region and adapted to adjust a temperature of the fluid based on the presence, or movement of the one or more objects.

Abstract: The invention relates to reduction gearing (10) for an electrically driven actuator for controlling a gaseous or liquid volumetric flow (98), in particular in the fields of heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology and fire and smoke protection, said reduction gearing (10) being modular. Said gearing consists essentially of primary gearing (12) containing at least one drive motor (20) and secondary gearing (14) with a power take-off (36). In addition, a self-limiter (16) is integrated into the primary gearing (12). The gearing modules (12, 14) are detachably interconnected, in particular various secondary gearing mechanisms (14) can be used for the primary gearing (12). The inventive reduction gearing (10) is advantageously complemented in particular by a modular actuator comprising a modular housing, a modular electronics system (38), a sensor and COM module and a coupling module (28).

Abstract: The invention relates to a magnet valve, having a valve insert and a tappet which is guided movably via a tappet guide in the valve insert and which is braced via a restoring spring on a valve body, and the restoring spring acts between a first contact face of the tappet and a second contact face on the valve body. According to the invention, fixation means which define a position of the restoring spring relative to the tappet and the valve body are disposed on the second contact face of the valve body.

Abstract: A pressure control valve includes a sleeve on which an input port, an output port, and drain ports are formed; and a linear solenoid portion for generating thrust. The pressure control valve further includes a first spool, which advances and retreats within the sleeve, for receiving the thrust, regulating input pressure input to the input port, and outputting the regulated output pressure from the output port; and a second spool, which advances and retreats within the sleeve, for receiving the thrust, and selectively applying output pressure to the first spool. The output pressure is selectively applied to the first spool, thereby doing away with the need for a control valve or the like. This simplifies the oil pressure circuit for generating control pressure, and allows control pressure to be generated in a stable manner, and the size of the pressure control valve to be reduced.

Abstract: An oil pan (1) provided with a drain mechanism (10) in which an adjustable valve body (11) is disposed in a drain opening (13) in the oil pan wall and is adjustable between a closed position and an open position. A sealing member (12) made of a flexible material is arranged on the valve body (11) of the drain mechanism (10) for closing the drain opening (13) in the oil pan wall when the valve body is in the closed position. The valve body (11) is secured by a closing element on the wall of the oil pan (1) when in the closed position, and the sealing member (12) is held in the closed position by the closing element.

Abstract: A tubular part 4 capable of slidably fitting inside a valve hole 1 is formed on a valve disc surface 3a, which is a plane on the side of the surface of a valve disc 3, which constitutes a valve structure, to be in close contact with a valve seat 2. When the valve disc 3 is in the closed position, the whole tubular part 4 is within the valve hole. A clearance in the fitting between the tubular part 4 and the valve hole 1 can substantially shut off the flow of a fluid A1. The tubular part 4 has an opening in a tip end face 4a; a through-hole 5 is formed in the outer circumferential surface of the body thereof: and when the valve disc is moved from the closed position to the open position, the through-hole of the tubular part 4 enters the valve chest, whereby the valve hole communicates with the valve chest through the tubular part via the through-hole.

Abstract: An oil pan having a drain mechanism (10) that comprises an adjustable valve body (11) which is introduced into a drain opening (13) in an oil pan wall and which is adjustable between a closed position and an open position. A sealing member (12) made of a flexible material is arranged on the valve body (11) of the drain mechanism (10) for closing the drain opening (13) in the wall of the oil pan (1) when the valve body is in the closed position, and the valve body (11) when in the closed position is secured against the wall of the oil pan (1) by a closing element, and the sealing member (12) is held in the closed position by the closing element.

Abstract: A throttle valve for an internal combustion engine includes a cylindrical valve housing and a spherical segment valve disc mounted within the valve housing. The spherical segment valve disc seals with the valve housing without the need for abutting interference between the valve disc or throttle plate and the valve housing.

Abstract: An additives package for use in an MR fluid formulation is provided, as well as an MR fluid formulation containing the additives package. In one embodiment, the additives package comprises an organomolybdenum dithiocarbamate, an ashless dithiocarbamate, and a triazole compound, such as a tolutriazole compound. In another embodiment, the additives package may further include an aminic antioxidant, such as an alkylated diphenylamine. In another embodiment, the additives package is free of an organomolybdate ester. In another embodiment, the additives package consists of the organomolybdenum dithiocarbamate, the ashless dithiocarbamate, the triazole compound, and optionally the aminic antioxidant. In addition to the additives package, the magnetorheological fluid formulation comprises magnetizable particles, a carrier fluid, and a thickening agent.

Abstract: In a solution of metal-polymer chelate(s) and applications thereof, a metal-polymer chelate is prepared by mixing water and R—COOH soluble carbohydride molecules and/or hydroxyl or hydroxyl amino and/or carboxyl and/or carbohydrate polymers, metal salts and/or ammonia or amines. The solution of metal-polymer chelate(s) is used extensively in different technical areas including oxidation, condensation, degradation, oxidizing condensation, gas detection, artificial imitated chitosan solution, artificial imitated glucosamine, disinfectant, biochemical reaction for fermentation, biological protein and its metabolite purification, metal enzyme biocatalyst, dry activation of protein enzyme, bacteria preservation systems, oil product, plant, semiconductor, nano filtration, nano material production, nano organic matter, nano ceramic, nano plastic, nano textile, battery, liquid crystal, and biochip. These reactions give effects for chemical engineering, gas removal, and waste solvent treatment.