Patents Issued in August 30, 2007
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Publication number: 20070200023Abstract: Relative line tension indicators and related methods particularly for fishing reels where the indicators include a body; a mechanical distance determining arrangement housed in the body, such as an axially translating probe shaft/actuator pin, or an electronic distance determining arrangement such as an optical distance determining integrated circuit; and a mechanical display arrangement, such as an indicator linked to the probe shaft/actuator pin, or an electronic display coupled to the distance determining arrangement. In select embodiments, the indicator is mounted to or integrated with the handle of a fishing reel, which is directly proximate to a line tension adjustment wheel. By determining and indicating the axial position of the adjustment wheel relative to an axially constant reference such as the reel handle, a user can determine where, along the continuum of relative positions, the adjustment wheel is positioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: M. Konishi
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Publication number: 20070200024Abstract: An apparatus for winding wire upon a reel or spool includes a support for receiving the reel thereon. A spindle arm coupled to the reel support is received within an annular bearing surface of a spindle support for rotation about an axis through the annular bearing surface. A drive member, such as a Kelly Bar provided on a boom of a digger/derrick truck, may be received within a bore associated with the spindle to rotate the spindle and reel support. A reel supported on the reel support is thereby rotated to wind wire onto the reel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: TRU 2 FORM VENTURES, INC.Inventor: Michael Jones
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Publication number: 20070200025Abstract: An apparatus for feeding a material web to a machine positioned downstream of the apparatus includes a base defining an axis in a lateral direction of the base. A first roller assembly is rotatably coupled to the base at a first roller position substantially parallel with the axis and is configured to feed a first roll of material web to the machine. The first roll has a lead edge and a tail edge. A second roller assembly is rotatably coupled to the base at a second roller position substantially parallel with the axis. The second roller assembly is configured to feed a second roll of material web to the machine. The second roll has a lead edge and a tail edge. The second roll is substantially aligned in the lateral direction with the first roll. A splicing table is suspended with respect to the base. The material web advances from the first roll or the second roll and across the splicing table to the machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: James Barner
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Publication number: 20070200027Abstract: An aerial robot is disclosed. The aerial robot may include at least one pair of counter-rotating blades or propellers, which may be contained within a circumferential shroud or a duct. In one embodiment, the aerial robot may have the ability to hover and move indefinitely. Electric power to the robot may be provided by a tether or an on-board power supply. In tethered embodiments, a solid-state, electronic voltage transformer may be used to reduce a high voltage, low current source to lower voltage, higher current source. In one embodiment, secure data communication between a ground unit and the aerial robot is facilitated by impressing high bandwidth serial data onto the high voltage tether wires or a thin optical fiber which is co-aligned with the tether wires. In one embodiment, precise navigational and position controls, even under extreme wind loads, are facilitated by an on-board GPS unit and optical digital signal processors.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Samuel Johnson
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Publication number: 20070200028Abstract: A method, device, and projectile having a device for guiding or piloting projectiles or missiles (self-propelled or non-self-propelled), to deflect, in a direction Y, a hypervelocity projectile operating in a gas, such as a shell, a bullet, or a missile, having a nose, generally in the shape of a cone, with a more or less pointed tip, by generating a first high-voltage discharge able to produce a plasma over a first limited sector of the projectile surface and in direction Y, maintaining the plasma, and generating another low-voltage discharge able to supply the plasma with energy over a second limited sector of the projectile surface and in direction Y, the first and the second sectors being different and may overlap.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: INSTITUT FRANCO-ALLEMAND DE RECHERCHES DE SAINT-LOUISInventors: Patrick Gnemmi, Christian Rey
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Publication number: 20070200029Abstract: A cycloidal propulsion unit for controlling a thrust vector includes a hub that rotates about a hub axis. Further, the unit includes an airfoil blade pivotally mounted on the hub along a blade axis parallel to the hub axis. As a result, the blade may pivot about the blade axis while traveling along a blade path during rotation of the hub. The unit further includes a ring that rotates around a ring axis parallel to the hub axis. The ring is interconnected with the blade via a control rod. Also, a device is engaged with the ring to selectively position the ring axis relative to the hub axis. As a result of these structures, selective positioning of the ring axis provides control of the rotation of the blade about the blade axis as the blade travels along the blade path.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Callum Sullivan
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Publication number: 20070200030Abstract: Baffle seals having low coefficients of friction and materials for constructing such baffle seals are disclosed herein. A baffle seal of one embodiment comprises a sheet of material sized to seal a gap between an aircraft's baffle and cowl. The sheet of material has a contact side for contacting a cowl contact surface, and the contact side has a kinetic coefficient of friction that is not more than 0.4. In an embodiment, a sheet of material for forming an aircraft baffle seal is provided. The sheet includes a flexible primary layer and a flexible contact layer presenting a contact side. The contact side has a kinetic coefficient of friction that is not more than 0.4.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Daniel McFarlane, David McFarlane
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Publication number: 20070200031Abstract: The present invention relates to spacers and pipelines. The spacers are mounted between two pipes—an internal line and an external line—and hold them at a defined distance. A closure is necessary for fixing the spacer on the pipes. Space, weight, and mounting time may advantageously be saved by integrating the closure into the spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: Airbus Deutschland GmbHInventors: Joachim Deharde, Ralf Becks
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Publication number: 20070200032Abstract: An aircraft load management system that determines the position of an aircraft cargo hook for display to an aircrew. The cargo hook positional information may alternatively or additionally be communicated directly to a flight control system and a winch control system to automate and coordinate flight control inputs with winch operation to actively position the cargo hook. Data transfer from the cargo through a data link system also provides the load management system with exact position of the cargo load connection points even prior to attachment of the cargo hook to the load. The load management system also includes anti-sway algorithms for active load stability inputs to the flight control system and to alter flight control laws and automatically compensate for C.G. excursions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: William J. Eadie, Mark W. Scott
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Publication number: 20070200033Abstract: A method for assembling and landing a habitable module on an extraterrestrial mass is claimed. At least one inflatable module and a second module are placed into orbit about an extraterrestrial mass. Connecting nodes, propulsion busses, and landing pads are also placed into orbit. A habitable structure is constructed from the modules, busses, pads, and nodes. The structure can be robotically constructed. The habitable structure is then landed onto the surface of the extraterrestrial mass. The landing can be remotely controlled and the modules can be non-occupied.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Robert Bigelow
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Publication number: 20070200034Abstract: The Single and Double Electrical Cable Holder Strip was devised to facilitate a need for efficiency in an industry that continues to increase the amount of cables needed in the modem day buildings. With the advancement of computers and technology, more and more cables are being introduced into buildings than ever before. Today's technicians take an excessive amount of time when dealing with a jumbled mass of cables that need to be unscrambled, located and then replaced, added to and/or repaired. This invention will allow technicians to get in and out of work sites quickly and effortlessly. Most cable and wiring jobs are done with staples and one misplaced staple can ruin the entire line of cable. This cable holder strip solves all of these problems. The benefits to society by using this invention are reduced labor hours, non-staple applications allowing the work to be efficient and well organized.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2005Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Luis Urzua
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Publication number: 20070200035Abstract: A three dimensional modular retail display system and method for constructing the system where the three dimensional modular retail display comprises a base assembly, vertical members, horizontal members, various connector pieces, and display elements. The vertical members contain display connection elements that allow a retailer to connect industry-standard display elements to the vertical members without the use of additional hardware. The modular system allows a retailer to create free-standing displays containing various structural shapes and various display elements while maintaining a uniform look to the overall display. Such a free standing display may be place on the main counter of a Retail Merchandising Unit (RMU).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: Exhibitgroup/Giltspur, a division Viad CorpInventors: Samuel Chamberlain, Christine Courtney
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Publication number: 20070200036Abstract: A holding device for a musical instrument stand has a lower retainer, a turning retainer, an upper retainer, a pivotal pin, a first screw member and a second screw member, and provide a capability of adjustable in length and at angle and retractable to the musical instrument stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Wu-Hong Hsieh
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Publication number: 20070200037Abstract: A stand for supporting a vibrator/massaging device provides a swiveling and pivoting relationship through a ball joint connection between the massaging device and the base stand. The base stand comprises a suction cup bottom which enables attachment to a variety of flat surfaces. The stand has a receptacle for receiving a shaft end of the massaging device in a snug fit, and has a slot in its side wall for receiving an electrical cord for the massaging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: Nanma Manufacturing Co. Ltd.Inventor: Simon Nan
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Publication number: 20070200038Abstract: The invention relates to a multipurpose magnetized device for immobilising an object on a magnetic or ferro-magnetic surface or grasping an object. Said device includes a lever arm (2) and a magnetized surface (1) separated by a line of rotation (3). Said magnetized surface makes it possible to fix the device either to a worktop or another object, or to another magnetized semi-clamp. The device is particularly intended to fix objects to a worktop, in particular to a large worktop, or to a “magnetic” board.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2005Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Mikael Dautrey
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Publication number: 20070200039Abstract: An adjustable outlet box bracket for attachment to studs or joists, which includes a first and a second telescoping rail portion with arms. At least one mounting bracket for outlet boxes is laterally positionable on the rail portions and fixable thereto. The arms are bendable to permit the degree to which the outlet box extends beyond the face of studs or joists to be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Randy Petak
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Publication number: 20070200040Abstract: An improved mounting bracket for use in attaching curtain rods in conjunction with an upper beam of a standard blind bracket mounting device of a blind assembly. The mounting bracket is slidably mounted on the upper beam of the blind assembly and prevents the blind assembly from falling out of the blind bracket mounting device. The mounting brackets include first and second bracket housings having joint first and second seam sections for forming first and second holding wall clip members, respectively. The first holding wall member includes a pair of spaced-apart outer first and inner second holding prong members being integrally connected to an exterior first wall surface. The third holding wall member includes a pair of spaced-apart outer third and inner fourth holding prong members being integrally connected to an exterior third wall surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Tim McMenamin, Joanne Downey
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Publication number: 20070200041Abstract: A console assembly for an automobile is provided. The console assembly includes a console and a cable. The console has at least one cavity for receiving objects. The at least one cavity is illuminated by the cable containing an electroluminescent (EL) tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Richard Kukucka, Anthony Micallef, Brian Chaloult
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Publication number: 20070200042Abstract: The inventive device (11) for suspending a handbag to tables consists of a U-shaped elastic ribbon (13) provided with a spring, in particular a coated steel spring. Said ribbon comprises a first tensioned branch (15) provided with a first end area (22) and a second outward curved branch (25) provided with a second end area (33) which is bent inside U. The second end area (33), in the closed position thereof, is guided around the first end area (22) and is applied thereto from outside by pressure, said first end area being tensioned. When said two branches are pressed against each other in such a way that the end areas are mutually applied, they are oriented in a parallel direction with respect to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2004Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Christian Gschwend
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Publication number: 20070200043Abstract: The present invention relates to a rigid hanger member (30) for hanging a basket (31) for growing and/or displaying a plant or plants. The rigid hanger member includes a hook member (35), and a plurality of rigid chain members (33). One end of each of the rigid chain members (33) connects to the hook member (35) and the other end of the rigid chain members (33) is attached to the basket (31) or comprises a hook (33a) or clip element for attaching to a basket (31). In one form, each rigid chain member (33) is a rigid support rod and a chain (33b). The present invention provides for a rigid hanging means which assists with the hanging of planting baskets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2004Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Perry Just
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Publication number: 20070200044Abstract: A tool holder includes a base body having a through hole and a tubular clamp rotatable between first and second positions. The tubular clamp has a plurality of axially extending split parts which extend through the through hole and which define a clamping hole to clamp a cutter. The split parts are resilient to move inward or outward. A plurality of push elements are formed on the base body to push the split parts inward when the tubular clamp is in the first position. The split parts are released when moving from the push elements in the second position of the tubular clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Chin-Chang Tsai
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Publication number: 20070200045Abstract: A safety device for use with a load-carrying vehicle, which includes a lamp and a flag to warn vehicles of overhanging or extended loads.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Richard Ayotte, Robert Cassidy
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Publication number: 20070200046Abstract: The present invention describes an anchor for securing an object the ground. The anchor is especially useful for securing, either temporarily or permanently, fixing objects to the ground, such as signs, poles, mailbox posts, tent or net supports. Placement of the device requires no digging and few or no tools, and visible damage to the landscape is reduced. Advantageously, subterranean obstructions can be detected and avoided while securing the device to the ground, thereby protecting utility lines from damage. Typically, little strength and low torque is needed to secure the anchor to the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Michael Tota
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Publication number: 20070200047Abstract: An expandable reinforcing member includes a first and a second member configured to move relative to each other and defining an interior cavity therebetween. An expandable material is inside the cavity. Upon activation, the expandable material expands and causes the first and second members to move relative to each other in a manner that reinforces a hollow structural member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: STEVEN ROSENBERG
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Publication number: 20070200048Abstract: A shoring system includes posts that provide direct support for poured concrete through top plates. The posts also provide support for ledgers, which support forming panels, which in turn support poured concrete. Ledgers and forming panels are removed without removing posts, so that posts provide continued support until concrete is set.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: Pro-Shore, LLCInventors: Rosser Edwards, Jerry Coday
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Publication number: 20070200049Abstract: A shoring system includes posts that provide direct support for poured concrete through top plates. The posts also provide support for ledgers, which support forming panels, which in turn support poured concrete. Ledgers and forming panels are removed without removing posts, so that posts provide continued support until concrete is set.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Jerry F. Coday
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Publication number: 20070200050Abstract: A form 10 for constructing a concrete structure is formed of a thermoplastic resin containing an inorganic material, and includes a first main plate 11 facing a poured concrete, a second main plate 12 opposing this first main plate, and partition plates 15, 16 extending between these first and second main plates. The partition plates 15 construct a plurality of first reinforcement parts 30 having at least one kind of cross sectional shape selected from an approximately rectangular shape and an approximately truss shape in a width direction from right to left. And the partition plates 16 construct a second reinforcement part 31 having an approximately rectangular cross sectional shape of a width capable of supporting an outer edge of a head part 51 of a nail 50 at a portion 52 where a columnar reinforcement body 40 for supporting a form is to be nailed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2004Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Shigeki Kanao
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Publication number: 20070200051Abstract: A focusing device comprises a first imaging optical system, a second imaging optical system which splits the optical image in the direction of an AF sensor and further splits the optical image so that a front focus image in which the point that is in focus is in front of the optical image on the inspecting sensor and a back focus image in which the point that is in focus is behind the optical image on the inspecting sensor are formed on the AF sensor, a focus detecting circuit which detects an optimum focus position on the basis of a high-frequency component of a front sensor image in a front focus position and a high-frequency component of a back sensor image in a back focus position, and a focus control circuit which controls the focusing of the first imaging optical system on the basis of the focus position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Hiromu Inoue, Tomohide Watanabe, Satoshi Endo, Masami Ikeda
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Publication number: 20070200052Abstract: An apparatus, a microscope having an apparatus, and a method for calibration of a photosensor chip (19) are disclosed. The apparatus has a photosensor chip (19) which has a multiplicity of light-sensitive elements. A reference light source (30) is provided and directs the light at at least one part of the photosensor chip (19). In addition, an open-loop or closed-loop control unit (19a) is provided and determines and corrects variances between the individual light-sensitive elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Volker Seyfried, Frank Schreiber
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Publication number: 20070200053Abstract: An image pickup apparatus may include a wiring board; a frame member having a framework-like shape and disposed on the wiring board, an image pickup element disposed on the inner side of the frame member on the wiring board, and a transparent cover disposed on the frame member. The wiring board and the frame member may be attached to each other by thermosetting adhesive. The frame member may be made of a material which has a coefficient of thermal expansion lower than that of the wiring board and has a rigidity higher than that of the wiring board.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Takumi Nomura, Hitoshi Shibuya
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Publication number: 20070200054Abstract: A CMOS image sensor (CIS) device includes an array of pixels, each pixel including a sensing element (e.g., a photodiode) and access circuitry. To facilitate the passage of light to the photodiode, each pixel includes a via wave guide (VWG) defined in the metallization layer formed over the pixel's photodiode. The VWG includes an upper light concentrator having a curved (e.g., parabolic) surface extending from a relatively wide upper opening to a relatively small lower opening. The VWG also includes a lower section extending between the lower opening of the light concentrator and the associated photodiode. A mirror coating is optionally formed on the surface of the VWG. An optional light-guiding material and/or color filter materials are disposed inside the VWG. An optional microlens is formed over the VWG.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: Tower Semiconductor Ltd.Inventors: Hai Reznik, Amos Fenigstein, Doron Amihood, David Cohen
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Publication number: 20070200055Abstract: A CMOS image sensor (CIS) device includes an array of pixels, each pixel including a sensing element (e.g., a photodiode) and access circuitry. To facilitate the passage of light to the photodiode, each pixel includes a via wave guide (VWG) defined in the metallization layer formed over the pixel's photodiode. The VWG includes an upper light concentrator having a cone-like surface (e.g., having a tapered roundish or polygonal cross-section) extending from a relatively wide upper opening to a relatively small lower opening. The VWG also includes an optional lower section extending between the lower opening of the light concentrator and the associated photodiode. A mirror coating is optionally formed on the surface of the VWG. An optional light-guiding material and/or color filter materials are disposed inside the VWG. An optional microlens is formed over the VWG.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: Tower Semiconductor Ltd.Inventors: Hai Reznik, Amos Fenigstein, Doron Amihood, David Cohen
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Publication number: 20070200056Abstract: An image sensor coated with an anti-reflection material having a microlens provided on a semiconductor substrate, the microlens corresponding to a light receiving device formed in the semiconductor substrate wherein the image sensor includes a first layer coated on a surface of the microlens, and a second layer coated on the first layer, wherein the second layer has a smaller refractive index than the first layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Bum-suk Kim, Getman Alexander, Yun-ho Jang, Sae-young Kim, Jong-jin Lee, Yo-han Sun, Keun-chan Yuk
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Publication number: 20070200057Abstract: A damage detection system including: a optical fiber sensor including a core portion to have a grating portion formed therein, the grating portion having gratings reflecting light, wherein a wavelength band of the reflected light changes when a distance between adjacent gratings changes; a light source to input broadband light into the core portion; two optical filters connected to an output end of the sensor; and an apparatus to perform arithmetic processing on output values of the optical filters, wherein each passband of the optical filters overlaps with the vibration range of the wavelength band, in which a center wavelength of one of the passbands is fixed to an upper area of a vibration center of a center wavelength of the reflected light and that of the other of the passbands is fixed to a lower area thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Toshimichi Ogisu, Seiji Kojima, Nobuo Takeda
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Publication number: 20070200058Abstract: Described herein is a phantom device that simplifies usage, testing, and development of light imaging systems. The phantom device includes a body and a fluorescent light source internal to the body. The body comprises an optical material designed to at least partially resemble the optical behavior of mammalian tissue. The phantom device has many uses. One use of the phantom device permits testing of tomography software in the imaging system, such as software configured for 3D reconstruction of the fluorescent light source. Another use tests spectral unmixing software in the imaging system. The phantom device also allows a user to compare trans- and epi-fluorescent illumination imaging results.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: CALIPER LIFE SCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Bradley Rice, David Nilson, Tamara Troy
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Publication number: 20070200059Abstract: The invention discloses a new interface with non-circular conductance limit aperture(s) useful for effective transmission of non-circular ion beams between stages with different gas pressure. In particular, the invention provides an improved coupling of field asymmetric waveform ion mobility spectrometry (FAIMS) analyzers of planar or side-to-side geometry to downstream stages such as mass spectrometry or ion mobility spectrometry. In this case, the non-circular aperture is rectangular; other geometries may be optimum in other applications. In the preferred embodiment, the non-circular aperture interface is followed by an electrodynamic ion funnel that may focus wide ion beams of any shape into tight circular beams with virtually no losses. The jet disrupter element of the funnel may also have a non-circular geometry, matching the shape of arriving ion beam. The improved sensitivity of planar FAIMS/MS has been demonstrated in experiments using a non-contiguous elongated aperture but other embodiments (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Keqi Tang, Alexandre Shvartsburg, Richard Smith
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Publication number: 20070200060Abstract: A method and apparatus for calibrating a mass spectrometry system in which lock mass ions are introduced into the transport region of a mass spectrometer intermittently in a pulsed manner and analyte ions and/or lock mass ions are then detected at the mass analyzer. In one embodiment, analyte ions are also introduced into the transport region of the mass spectrometer from the analyte ion source intermittently in a pulsed manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Charles Russ, Steven Fischer, James Bertsch
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Publication number: 20070200061Abstract: In this invention the technology is provided for rod shaped conductor member fabrication in situ, in position, in the mass filter spatial configuration by growth through vertically repeated conduit mold formations, filling the conduit increments with to be rod material, and coalescing the growth increments as the rod length is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: John Freeouf
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Publication number: 20070200062Abstract: An energy filtering microscopy instrument is provided. An objective lens is disposed for reception of electrons in order to form an electron diffraction pattern in a backfocal plane of the objective lens. An entrance aperture disposed in the backfocal plane of the objective lens for filtering a slice of the electron diffraction pattern. A magnetic deflector has an entrance plane and an exit plane. The entrance aperture is disposed in the entrance plane. The magnetic deflector is disposed to receive the slice of the electron diffraction pattern and project an energy dispersed electron diffraction pattern to the exit plane. An exit aperture is disposed in the exit plane of the magnetic deflector for selection of desired electron energy of the energy dispersed electron diffraction pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Rudolf Tromp
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Publication number: 20070200063Abstract: A device for testing a light-emitting resonant structure on a wafer includes a vacuum chamber for holding the resonant structure; a source of charged particles; a electromagnetic radiation detector; a positioning mechanism constructed and adapted control the position of the wafer within the vacuum chamber; and a controller operatively connected to said source of electrons and to said detector and to said positioning mechanism. A voltage source may be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: Virgin Islands Microsystems, Inc.Inventor: Jonathan Gorrell
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Publication number: 20070200064Abstract: A thermal control system (11) for a light source (46) of a vision system (10) includes a heater (63) that is thermally coupled to the light source (46). A thermal sensor (60) is thermally coupled to the light source (46) and generates a temperature signal. A controller (50) is coupled to the heater (63) and to the thermal sensor (60). The controller (50) operates the heater (63) when the temperature signal is below a maximum temperature limit. The minimum temperature limit corresponds to the wavelength-temperature characteristic of the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2005Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Remillard, Kenneth Nietering
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Publication number: 20070200065Abstract: The present invention relates to a semiconductor processing system that employs infrared-based thermopile detector for process control, by analyzing a material of interest, based on absorption of infrared light at a characteristic wavelength by such material. Specifically, an infrared light beam is transmitted through a linear transmission path from an infrared light source through a sampling region containing material of interest into the thermopile detector. The linear transmission path reduces the risk of signal loss during transmission of the infrared light. The transmission path of the infrared light may comprise a highly smooth and reflective inner surface for minimizing such signal loss during transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Jose Arno
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Publication number: 20070200066Abstract: An image from a gamma camera, e.g., from a radiopharmaceutical, is corrected for scatter. The image is approximated by estimating the center of the organ and supposing a Guassian response that is scatter-corrected.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Chuanyong Bai, Richard Conwell
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Publication number: 20070200067Abstract: An optical gas-detecting device for measuring a concentration of a gas to be measured includes a light source for radiating ultraviolet rays, a detecting element for detecting the radiated ultraviolet rays, and a light path, through which the radiated ultraviolet rays pass from the light source to the detecting element. The gas to be measured is introduced into the light path and absorbs a part of the radiated ultraviolet rays with an absorption band. The detecting element detects an absorption rate of the gas so as to measure the concentration of the gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: DENSO CORPORATIONInventor: Takahiko Yoshida
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Publication number: 20070200069Abstract: The present invention relates to e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2004Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Jürgen Frosien, Ralf Degenhardt, Stefan Lanio
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Publication number: 20070200070Abstract: An aberration-correcting microscopy instrument is provided. The instrument has a first magnetic deflector disposed for reception of a first non-dispersed electron diffraction pattern. The first magnetic deflector is also configured for projection of a first energy dispersed electron diffraction pattern in an exit plane of the first magnetic deflector. The instrument also has an electrostatic lens disposed in the exit plane of a first magnetic deflector, as well as a second magnetic deflector substantially identical to the first magnetic deflector. The second magnetic deflector is disposed for reception of the first energy dispersed electron diffraction pattern from the electrostatic lens. The second magnetic deflector is also configured for projection of a second non-dispersed electron diffraction pattern in a first exit plane of the second magnetic deflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Rudolf Tromp
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Publication number: 20070200071Abstract: A device for coupling output from a resonant structure to a plasmon transmission line includes a transmission line formed adjacent at least one element of the light-emitting resonant structure; a detector microcircuit disposed adjacent to the transmission line and wherein a beam of charged particles electrically couples the a plasmon wave traveling along the metal transmission line to the microcircuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: Virgin Islands Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Gorrell, Mark Davidson, Michael Maines
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Publication number: 20070200072Abstract: A portable toothbrush sterilizer is provided. The portable toothbrush sterilizer includes a lower case (100a), an upper case (200a), a protective cap (500), and a cover (300a). The lower case (100a) has a sterilizer compartment (150) and a battery compartment (140). The upper case (200a) is coupled above the lower case (100a) and includes a storage space (210) and a switch hole (250) with a touch switch (164) therein. The storage space (210) has a toothbrush bristle compartment (212) with an ultraviolet ray emitting hole (240) formed on a side thereof and a toothbrush handle compartment (214). The protective cap (500) is detachably attached to the toothbrush bristle compartment (212) and includes a second ultraviolet ray emitting hole (510) and an open portion (550). The cover 300a is disposed above the upper case (200a) and includes a button (340) for pressing the touch switch (164).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Choong-sik Shin
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Publication number: 20070200073Abstract: A polarisation fluorometer and a method for calibrating such a fluorometer. The fluorometer includes an excitation channel with an excitation polariser for generating light polarised in a first plane or in a second plane to be conducted as a excitation light to a sample, an emission channel for conducting emission light from the sample, in which emission channel there is an emission polarisation filter, an excitation detector, to which light polarised by the excitation polariser can be conducted from the excitation channel, and a reference detector, to which light polarised by the excitation polariser can be conducted from the excitation channel before being conducted to the sample or to the excitation detector. The reference detector can be calibrated by the excitation detector so that correction measurements can be carried out in real time during sample measurement. The fluorometer can be used especially for fluorescence spectra measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2004Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: THERMO ELECTRON OYInventor: Jukka Tuunanen
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Publication number: 20070200074Abstract: This invention relates to a means for more efficiently and more safely providing self-luminous lighting devices for use in signs, markers, indicators and the like. The present invention provides self luminosity by means of a plurality of glass or polymer microspheres containing both a light-emitting phosphor and a radioactive gas. The “soft” emission of electrons from the beta emitting gas cannot penetrate the glass or polymer wall of the microspheres, thereby constituting no radiation hazard. A further advantage of the present invention is that the plurality of individual containment microspheres minimizes the escape of radioactive gas in the event of any physical damage to an assembly of such microspheres. A still further advantage of the invention is that the radioactive gas completely surrounds the phosphor particles, thus causing light emission from one hundred percent of the surface of the particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Michael P. Kohnen