Patents Issued in September 20, 2007
  • Publication number: 20070215789
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to attributing light emissions to spots a light was scanned over. In aspects, the scanned light includes light capable of increasing light emissions from at least one type of matter. A detector detects emitted light that comes from spots the light was previously scanned over. Circuitry attributes emitted light with spots within the area. Data representing light that reflects from each spot may be combined with data representing light that emits (if any) from each spot to create an image. The emitted light may be assigned a false color in the image to distinguish it from reflected light in the image. Emitted light may occur as a result of fluorescent activity. Other aspects are described in the specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Christopher Wiklof, Gerald Apperson, Gregory Gibson
  • Publication number: 20070215790
    Abstract: A photoelectric conversion element array having a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements (emitting optics 4, receiving optics 5) arranged in an array, and the photoelectric conversion elements 4, 5 are arranged alternately at different positions so that every second one is aligned on the same line in the direction of array. A mounted structure of photoelectric conversion element array, having the emitting optics array and the receiving optics array in the photoelectric conversion element array of this invention, arranged on an interposer substrate 9 so as to oppose therewith, and these arrays are mounted on the interposer substrate 9 through the external connection terminals 7. An optical information processing apparatus 1 having the photoelectric conversion element array of the present invention, and an optical wave guide 3 opposed to the respective optics of the photoelectric conversion element arrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventor: Hiizu Ohtorii
  • Publication number: 20070215791
    Abstract: An imaging device driver that drives an imaging device, comprising a detector and a controller, is provided. The imaging device has a light-receiving surface. A plurality of pixels are arranged on the light-receiving surface. Each individual pixel generates a pixel signal according to the intensity of light received by the pixel. The imaging device is capable of mixing a plurality of the pixel signals. The detector detects the brightness of a partial or entire optical image of an object captured by the imaging device. The controller determines the number of the pixel signals to mix according to the brightness of the partial or entire optical image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: PENTAX CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yasuhiro Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20070215792
    Abstract: A pointing device and method for using the same to measure the motion of that pointing device over a surface is disclosed. The pointing device includes an illumination system, an imaging system, and a controller. The illumination system generates light in a plurality of wavelength bands and illuminates a surface below the pointing device with light from one of the wavelength bands. The imaging system records images of the illuminated surface. The controller selects the wavelength band used to illuminate the surface, compares first and second images recorded by the imaging system at different times when the surface is illuminated with that wavelength band, and determines a displacement indicative of the direction and distance the positioning device moved between the two different times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Chiang Cheah, Gim Chew, Li Tai
  • Publication number: 20070215793
    Abstract: A portable device includes a transparent surface; a microlens array having lenslets, each lenslet forming a corresponding image of an object using light received through the transparent surface; a light sensor having pixels, each pixel corresponding uniquely to one of the plurality of lenslets, to detect the formed images of the object; and a controller to use the detected images to determine a motion of the object relative to the transparent surface, and to output the detected motion to a display for use in navigating a cursor and/or a menu on the display according to the determined motion. The portable device can be used in a telephone, personal digital assistant, and/or other handheld devices which control navigation on a display included in the device or external to the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Russell Gruhlke, Rene Helbing
  • Publication number: 20070215794
    Abstract: A sensor includes a light detector for dividing light in an environment into optical zones and detecting light from the optical zones. The sensor also includes a processor coupled to the light detector; and a memory coupled to the processor for storing the detected light as historic light readings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Andrei Cernasov, Fernando De La Vega, Donald Porawski
  • Publication number: 20070215795
    Abstract: A differential absorption lidar includes: a light signal generation unit for generating first, second CW light signals with first, second wavelengths having different absorption coefficients with respect to a target, a light intensity modulation unit for subjecting the first, second CW light signal to intensity modulation with a first, second CW modulation signal having a first, second frequency in a baseband, a radiation unit for multiplexing the first, second CW light signals with the intensity modulated, forming the multiplexed light signals with two wavelengths in a predetermined beam size, and radiating the light signals, a reception unit for directly detecting scattered light from the target and converting the scattered light into an electrical signal, and a signal processing unit for extracting only the first, second frequency components from the electric signal, and detecting the concentration of the target from a difference in an amplitude of time wavelengths between two signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Shunpei Kameyama, Yoshihito Hirano
  • Publication number: 20070215797
    Abstract: A photoelectric encoder has a telecentric optical system in which a first lens and an aperture located at a focal position of the first lens are interposed between a main scale and a photoreceptor. At least a second lens is interposed between the aperture and the photoreceptor with a focus of the second lens on the aperture, thereby constituting a bilateral telecentric optical system. This makes it possible to improve the signal detection efficiency and increase the assembly tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: MITUTOYO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Toshitaka Shimomura, Shingo Nihommori, Miyako Mizutani, Eric Altendorf, Joseph Tobiason
  • Publication number: 20070215798
    Abstract: This invention relates to an optical audio microphone arrangement comprising at least a sensor arranged to be movable in response to sound waves and a Michelson type interferometer for measuring the displacement of the sensor, which comprises a reflecting surface. The interferometer comprises at least a light source, a reference mirror, a beam splitter and at least two detectors. This invention relates further to a method for measuring sound waves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: NOVELTECH SOLUTIONS LTD
    Inventor: Ismo Kauppinen
  • Publication number: 20070215799
    Abstract: An encoder having a code pattern on a carrier and an emitter detector module is disclosed. The code pattern includes alternating reflective and opaque regions on a carrier that includes a planar surface. The emitter-detector module includes a light source that generates light and directs a portion of the generated light at the first side of the carrier and a first detector that detects light reflected from one of the reflective regions. The reflective regions include a three-dimensional element for directing light from the light source onto the first detector. The element has a surface that is inclined at an oblique angle with respect to the planar surface. The code pattern moves with respect to the emitter-detector module. The three-dimensional element can include a reflective imaging element that images the light source onto a surface of the first detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Theng Yeoh, Hock Tan, Chee Lum
  • Publication number: 20070215800
    Abstract: Light beams emitted from a plurality of light source devices are deflected by a shared light deflector. The light beams are respectively concentrated on different scanning subjects using a first scanning lens and second scanning lenses and are used to perform a scan. All light beams make an angle in a sub-scanning direction to a normal line of a reflecting surface of the light deflector. An incidence surface of the first scanning lens is a surface of which a curvature in the sub-scanning direction changes depending on a main scanning direction. The incidence surface of the first scanning lens is also an optical surface of which a negative refracting power becomes stronger toward a periphery of the surface in the main scanning direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Naoki Miyatake, Makoto Hirakawa
  • Publication number: 20070215801
    Abstract: A reflectometer calibration technique is provided that may include the use of two calibration samples in the calibration process. Further, the technique allows for calibration even in the presence of variations between the actual and assumed properties of at least one or more of the calibration samples. In addition, the technique utilizes a ratio of the measurements from the first and second calibration samples to determine the actual properties of at least one of the calibration samples. The ratio may be a ratio of the intensity reflected from the first and second calibration samples. The samples may exhibit relatively different reflective properties at the desired wavelengths. In such a technique the reflectance data of each sample may then be considered relatively decoupled from the other and actual properties of one or more of the calibration samples may be calculated. The determined actual properties may then be utilized to assist calibration of the reflectometer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Phillip Walsh, Dale Harrison
  • Publication number: 20070215802
    Abstract: In one aspect the invention provides a gas field ion microscope that includes an ion source in connection with an optical column, such that an ion beam generated at the ion source travels through the optical column and impinges on a sample. The ion source includes an emitter having a width that tapers to a tip comprising a few atoms. In other aspects, the invention provides methods for using the ion microscope to analyze samples and enhancing the performance of a gas field ion source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Alis Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Billy W. Ward, Louis S. Farkas, John A. Notte, Randall G. Percival
  • Publication number: 20070215803
    Abstract: Problems encountered in the conventional inspection method and the conventional apparatus adopting the method are solved by the present invention using an electron beam by providing a novel inspection method and an inspection apparatus adopting the novel method which are capable of increasing the speed to scan a specimen such as a semiconductor wafer. The inspection novel method provided by the present invention comprises the steps of: generating an electron beam; converging the generated electron beam on a specimen by using an objective lens; scanning the specimen by using the converged electron beam; continuously moving the specimen during scanning; detecting charged particles emanating from the specimen at a location between the specimen and the objective lens and converting the detected charged particles into an electrical signal; storing picture information conveyed by the electrical signal; comparing a picture with another by using the stored picture information; and detecting a defect of the specimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Yuko Iwabuchi, Hideo Todokoro, Hiroyoshi Mori, Mitsugu Sato, Yasutsugu Usami, Mikio Ichihashi, Satoru Fukuhara, Hiroyuki Shinada, Yutaka Kaneko, Katsuya Sugiyama, Atsuko Takafuji, Hiroshi Toyama
  • Publication number: 20070215804
    Abstract: A quantum beam aided atomic force microscopy and quantum beam aided atomic force microscope that can simultaneously perform atomic-level configuration observation and elemental analysis with the use of an atomic force microscope and further can effect analysis of the chemical state of sample surface and that as being operable in liquids, can realize the elemental analysis and chemical state analysis of biosamples with an atomic-level resolving power. Accordingly, atoms of sample surface are irradiated with quantum beams, such as charged particles, electrons and photons, having a given electron transition energy characteristic of element, and any change in interaction force between the atoms of sample surface having been irradiated with quantum beams and the distal end of the probe is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Shushi Suzuki, Wang-Jae Chun, Kiyotaka Asakura, Masaharu Nomura
  • Publication number: 20070215805
    Abstract: A sensor that is responsive to at least two distinct spectral bands, e.g., infrared radiation and ultraviolet or infrared and visible light makes use of the junction of a diode-based bolometer as a photocell in addition to its temperature dependence for detecting infrared radiation. More specifically the diode bolometer is arranged to work in the conventional manner, in that an electrical characteristic of the diode, e.g., the temperature dependence of its current-voltage (I-V) curve, is used as the basis for measuring temperature, and hence, infrared radiation. Additionally, the same diode may be operated as a photocell to detect radiation that is capable of interacting with the electrons in the junction of the diode. This may be achieved by detecting a change in the operating point of the diode based given its present biasing in response to noninfrared radiation incident upon the diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Boie, Cristian Bolle
  • Publication number: 20070215806
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an active infrared barrier consisting of at least two exactly identical columns arranged opposite each other. The active infrared barrier possesses two-way infrared cells that fulfill both the transmission and receiving functions, allowing time-division multiplexing by optical synchronization. Thus, each cell can emit and receive an infrared beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventor: Bruno Bomparet
  • Publication number: 20070215807
    Abstract: An infrared detecting apparatus includes: a substrate; an infrared detector which detects infrared radiation; a first supporting member which extends between the infrared detector and the substrate, and which supports the infrared detector apart from the substrate; a second supporting member which extends between the infrared detector and the substrate, and which supports the infrared detector apart from the substrate; and a plurality of wirings which extend between the infrared detector and the substrate, and which are all provided to the first supporting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: NEC Corporation
    Inventor: Shigeru Tohyama
  • Publication number: 20070215808
    Abstract: There is a need for a detection device which has high photoreceptive sensitivity in a generally wide frequency region including the infrared region. Therefore, in the present invention, by utilizing a phenomenon in which electric field strength is enhanced by surface plasmon resonance in a negative dielectric constant medium, a detection device is provided which has an electromagnetic wave detection portion disposed at a position where the electric field strength is large.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Ryota Sekiguchi, Toshihiko Ouchi
  • Publication number: 20070215809
    Abstract: A number of reagent-free infrared spectroscopic diagnostic and analytical methods have been established previously, making use of dry biofluid films. For example, this approach has successfully measured high concentration analytes of serum and urine. However, a number of low concentration diagnostically relevant analytes presently elude detection by infrared spectroscopy. This is due in part to their relatively low concentration and in part to spectral interference by other strongly absorbing constituents. The applicability of the technique would be broadened substantially if it were possible to separate and concentrate, lower concentration analytes, e.g. serum creatinine and urine proteins, from the obscuring presence of relatively high concentration compounds. The invention disclosed achieves this is through microfluidic sample preconditioning based upon laminar fluid diffusion interfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Colin Mansfield, Anthony Shaw
  • Publication number: 20070215810
    Abstract: A sensing device includes a transmission path, an electromagnetic-wave input unit through which an electromagnetic wave enters the transmission path, an electromagnetic-wave detector configured to detect the electromagnetic wave propagating through the transmission path, and a bent portion provided in the transmission path. The electromagnetic wave propagates through the transmission path while radiating to the periphery of the transmission path. The bent portion is provided in the transmission path for allowing an interaction to occur between a test subject and the electromagnetic wave in the transmission path. When the test subject is positioned relative to the bent portion, the electromagnetic-wave detector detects a change in the state of the electromagnetic wave caused by the interaction occurring between the test subject and the electromagnetic wave in the bent portion. The detected information provides a basis for obtaining information on the test subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Ryoji Kurosaka, Takeaki Itsuji
  • Publication number: 20070215811
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for carrying out a tomographic method, in particular for carrying out single-photon tomography, with at least one multi-hole collimator and at least one detector, for recording photons which pass through the multi-hole collimator. The above is characterised in comprising means which permit a relative translational movement between an object under investigation and the detector(s) with a positional accuracy of less than 1 millimetre. The relative positional change between object and detector(s) during the execution of the method is taken into account in the subsequent reconstruction method to an accuracy of less than 1 mm, in particular, less than 0.1 mm. A reconstruction method is used for the above which takes into account the positional and angular information between object and detector. Said method may be controlled by and carried out on a current PC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Christian Lackas, Nils Schramm
  • Publication number: 20070215812
    Abstract: A correction lens system for a particle beam projection device with at least a first magnetic lens and a second magnetic lens is disclosed. A plurality of correction lens pairs is arranged between the first magnetic lens and second magnetic lens and the particle beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Doering, Thomas Elster
  • Publication number: 20070215813
    Abstract: An energy switch for use in a radiation system includes an element located within a structure having a cavity, the element capable of being biased by a magnetic field, and a device for generating the magnetic field to thereby bias the element. An energy switch for use in a radiation system includes a structure forming at least a part of a cavity, an element coupled to the structure and located outside the cavity, the element capable of being biased by a magnetic field, and a device for generating the magnetic field to bias the element. A method for use in a radiation procedure includes providing a first magnetic field, and using the first magnetic field to create a first bias for an element that is located outside a cavity of an accelerator, thereby changing en electric field associated with the accelerator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: David Whittum, Eiji Tanabe
  • Publication number: 20070215814
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the beam current of a particle beam in an accelerator by charging the capacitor across an operational amplifier and controlling the scaling of the amplifier output with a programmable gain amplifier (PGA). The out put of the (PGA) is sampled and storing with an analog-to-digital converter to acquire and store at least two digital voltage values. The two digital voltage values are using to obtain a value proportional to beam current. A field programmable gate array is used to implement digital logic to sample and hold output from the analog-to-digital converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventor: Richard Kitchen
  • Publication number: 20070215815
    Abstract: At least two fluorophores (e.g. fluorescein-biotin and tetramethylrhodamine-streptavidin conjugate) for use in fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, characterised in that the fluorophores have substantially the same excitation wavelength (a) and different emission wavelengths (b and d). The fluorophores are used for simultaneous excitation with a single laser wavelength in fluorescence cross-correlation spectroscopy (FCCS). The central wavelength (c) of the dichroic mirror used for the separation of the emission signal lies between the emission wavelengths of the fluorophores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Thorsten Wohland, Ling Hwang
  • Publication number: 20070215816
    Abstract: A laser system (10) for use in photonic excitation investigation of a target object, in which the target object interacts with incident photons and emits a corresponding photon which is detected and used to generate an image of the target object. The laser system (10) includes a pulsed fiber laser (14) for producing a laser beam, and a non-linear photonic crystal fiber (16) for carrying the laser beam from the laser (14) to an instrument (18) for photonically exciting the target object. The photonic crystal fiber (16) allows for switching, or tuning, the wavelength of the laser beam. In two-photon microscopy, the laser system (10) allows for providing multiple wavelengths for exciting a plurality of different fluorophores simultaneously. In coherent Raman imaging and spectroscopy, the laser system (110) allows for using a single laser to provide two laser beams of different wavelengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Rongqing HUI, Carey Johnson
  • Publication number: 20070215817
    Abstract: Single molecular measurement is conducted with a high throughput. Fluorescence from labeled target molecules flowing a sample flow cell is measured by a line CCD element to realize single molecular measurement with a high throughput. Where, the number of photo detecting pixels of the line CCD element is smaller than a value obtained by dividing an exposure time by pixel transfer rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Masataka Shirai, Takashi Anazawa, Chihiro Uematsu, Chifumi Gouda
  • Publication number: 20070215818
    Abstract: Phosphor-containing panels or screens have improved resistance to yellowing and image defects by the incorporation of a primary or secondary amine having a pKa of 8.5 or more and a molecular weight of less than 10,000 daltons into the phosphor layer or an overcoat layer. A peroxide scavenger can also be present to further improve stability of the phosphor panel. The phosphors are preferably storage phosphors containing iodine. This phosphor panels can be prepared using non-peroxide-generating organic solvents for further stabilization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Marcus Bermel, David Steklenski, James Griggs, Katherine Broadus, Alexandra Bermel
  • Publication number: 20070215819
    Abstract: A therapy system using an ion beam, which can shorten the time required for positioning a couch (patient). The therapy system using the ion beam comprises a rotating gantry provided with an ion beam delivery unit including an X-ray tube. An X-ray detecting device having a plurality of X-ray detectors can be moved in the direction of a rotation axis of the rotating gantry. A couch on which a patient is lying is moved until a tumor substantially reaches an extension of an ion beam path in the irradiating unit. The X-ray tube is positioned on the ion beam path and the X-ray detecting device is positioned on the extension of the ion beam path. With rotation of the rotating gantry, both the X-ray tube emitting an X-ray and the X-ray detecting device revolve around the patient. The X-ray is emitted to the patient and detected by the X-ray detectors after penetrating the patient. Tomographic information of the patient is formed based on signals outputted from the X-ray detectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Kazuo Hiramoto, Hiroshi Akiyama, Yoshihiko Nagamine, Alfred Smith, Wayne Newhauser
  • Publication number: 20070215820
    Abstract: A method and system for locally processing a predetermined microstructure formed on a substrate without causing undesirable changes in electrical or physical characteristics of the substrate or other structures formed on the substrate are provided. The method includes providing information based on a model of laser pulse interactions with the predetermined microstructure, the substrate and the other structures. At least one characteristic of at least one pulse is determined based on the information. A pulsed laser beam is generated including the at least one pulse. The method further includes irradiating the at least one pulse having the at least one determined characteristic into a spot on the predetermined microstructure. The at least one determined characteristic and other characteristics of the at least one pulse are sufficient to locally process the predetermined microstructure without causing the undesirable changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: James Cordingley, Jonathan Ehrmann, David Filgas, Shepard Johnson, Joohan Lee, Donald Smart, Donald Svetkoff
  • Publication number: 20070215821
    Abstract: A shielding apparatus for an irradiator having an enclosed irradiation zone comprises conveying means adapted to convey carts carrying products for irradiation through an entry port into a shielded first tunnel section extending in a substantially straight path to the irradiation zone, and thence through a shielded second tunnel section extending in a substantially straight path from the irradiation zone to an exit port. The tunnel sections have a substantially identical vertical cross-section which is uniform along their lengths, and each cart has end walls comprising an irradiation shield means configured for a clearance fit with the uniform cross-section of the tunnel sections. Each tunnel section has at least one displacement zone, adapted to reduce radiation leakage from the irradiation zone towards the entry and exit ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Andrew Stirling, Gerald Hare
  • Publication number: 20070215822
    Abstract: A device for optoelectronic monitoring of an object (26) contains a transmitting unit (12) and a receiving unit (14) that are located in a housing (10) covered by a faceplate (16). The transmitting unit (12) emits light beams (24) in a structured illuminating pattern. The illuminating pattern of the illuminated object (26) is recorded on an image recorder (28) by the receiving unit (14). Soiling (38) on the faceplate (16) is indicated by recording the light beams (24) diffusely scattered at the faceplate (16) on the image recorder (28).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Sick AG
    Inventor: Martin Wuestefeld
  • Publication number: 20070215823
    Abstract: The method for obtaining an image of a part (10) to be inspected includes the steps consisting in determining, by simulation, the ultrasonic field (s0) generated by the propagation of a wave in a flawless reference part (9); transmitting an ultrasonic wave toward the part to be inspected; measuring the field (um) returned by the part (10) to be inspected; subtracting from the field (um) returned by the part to be inspected an ultrasonic field (u0) obtained from a previous corresponding measurement on the reference part (9); calculating a variable related to the topological energy (ET) in the reference part (9) on the basis of the field (s0) determined by simulation and of the field (um?u0) obtained by subtraction; and determining the image of the part (10) to be inspected on the basis of the values assumed by this variable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Airbus France
    Inventors: Nicolas Dominguez, Benoit Mascaro, Vincent Gibiat
  • Publication number: 20070215824
    Abstract: A cerebral-ischemia supervisory monitor includes: a pair of optical fibers which each have a tip part that can be placed substantially perpendicularly to an exterior surface of a cerebrum; an irradiation portion which is connected to a basic end part of one of the optical fibers, and via this optical fiber, can irradiate the exterior surface of a cerebrum with ultraviolet rays; a light-receiving portion which is connected to the basic end part of the other one of the optical fibers, and via this optical fiber, can receive fluorescence that is emitted when the ultraviolet rays excite cerebral cells; and a display portion which can display an intensity of the fluorescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: National University Corporation Okayama University
    Inventors: Yoshimasa Takeda, Kiyoshi Morita
  • Publication number: 20070215825
    Abstract: An improved power actuated valve, particularly a ball valve, which can be manually opened or closed quickly, in the event of failure of power operation, by manual turning force applied directly to the control stem of the valve without the necessity to overcome any drag or negative torque imposed by the power operating mechanism and speed reducing transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventor: Kenneth Madden
  • Publication number: 20070215826
    Abstract: A mode selecting switch 53 sets at an auto-mode position for sending a control signal from a level converting section 39 to a driving signal amplifying section 39, a valve fully-closing manual position 53c for supplying a valve fully-closing signal corresponding to a valve fully-closing position of a proportional solenoid valve 10 to the driving signal amplifying section 39, and a valve fully-opening manual position 53b for supplying a valve fully-opening signal corresponding to a valve fully-opening position to the driving signal amplifying section 39. Under a state where the mode selecting switch 53 is switched to the valve fully-closing manual position 53c, a value of the driving signal obtained when the proportional solenoid valve 10 is fully closed is adjusted. Under the mode selecting switch 53 is switched to the valve fully-opening manual position 53b, a value of the driving signal obtained when the proportional solenoid valve 10 is fully opened is adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Koganei Corporation
    Inventors: Takemi Katoh, Kazumi Makita
  • Publication number: 20070215827
    Abstract: The force to draw an armature of an electromagnetic valve apparatus driving a valve for opening or closing a high-pressure liquid passage is increased and valve bouncing is alleviated by a surface of the core being flat and a surface of the armature facing the surface of the core being shaped convexly spherical. Interference of the surfaces is prevented by a smaller initial gap in a central portion of the faces, even when the armature is installed aslant due to insufficient accuracy of the component parts. Strong electromagnetic attraction can be secured because the smaller the gap is, the stronger the electromagnetic attraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventor: Takashi Kaneko
  • Publication number: 20070215828
    Abstract: A universal valve adapted to utilize various types of tailpieces. The valve includes a body having a bore therethrough, a valve element positioned in the body and moveable between an open position which permits fluid flow through the bore and a closed position which prevents fluid flow through the bore, and at least one flange nut for releasably securing a tailpiece to an end of the body. The flange nut includes a recess that defines an inner surface adapted to engage the end of the body, an axially-facing annular inner face, and a tapered annular bearing surface disposed intermediate the inner surface and the inner face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: CONBRACO INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Raymond Cellemme, Julie Howell
  • Publication number: 20070215829
    Abstract: A control valve assembly for spray guns comprises a flexible valve having a water-sealing portion defined by a support surface and an abutment surface conjoined to a pivoting rod via a water-stop surface disposed there-between. A water-pressure adjusting valve includes a pressure-relief section having a flow orifice to mount to a valve shaft of a pressure valve and match to the pivoting rod and the abutment surface of the flexible valve thereby. The pressure-relief section, precisely situated between a stop seat of a spray gun body and a valve seat, has a watertight ring fixed at one side to closely abut against the stop seat. A support section, extending at the other side of the water-pressure adjusting valve, has a pivoting hole defining the end portion opposite to the flow orifice thereof. Besides, the pressure valve has a positioning ring mounted to the predetermined position of the valve shaft thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Tsuo Mau, Yi Liu, Tung Yu
  • Publication number: 20070215830
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provides cleanability in a valve having a valve body with a radius seal between the seat and the body and an axial movable valve stem. A valve apparatus has a hollow valve body having an inner seat face; a valve disc reciprocally moveable within the valve body; a seal element disposed around the valve disc to contact the inner seat face of the valve body; and a fluid control groove disposed on the seat face, with the flow control groove comprising an annular circumferential groove portion, and a secondary groove portion. The secondary groove portion can be helical or axial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventor: Larry Norton
  • Publication number: 20070215831
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an on-off valve provided with sealing means for the control stem. The sealing means comprise a plurality of sealing rings of expanded graphite and a gland device for placing said rings in compression. The sealing means further comprise a further active element arranged on the bottom wall, provided with an expansion room wherein the fluid pressure causes a thrust action towards said sealing ring. Said sealing means distribute the strain state of the compressed rings in an optimum manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: CARRARA S.P.A.
    Inventor: Sergio Carrara
  • Publication number: 20070215832
    Abstract: A sealing device for a tank access opening whereby the ball is arranged to be displaced within the tank access opening. On introduction of a fuel nozzle, the ball opens the tank access opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: ALFRED ENGELMANN HOLDING GMBH
    Inventors: Etzhard Bultmann, Derk Ekenhorst
  • Publication number: 20070215833
    Abstract: A valve for controlling the flow of cryogenic fluid. The valve includes a valve body and a sealing member pivotably mounted within the valve body. The valve also includes an actuator mechanism that pivots the sealing member from a closed position to an open position to allow flow of fluid through the valve body. The sealing member provides a seal against a portion of said valve body to substantially prevent flow of fluid through the valve in the closed position. A linkage connects the sealing member and the actuator mechanism. The linkage is capable of translating the direction of a force from the actuator mechanism to a direction suitable for pivoting the sealing member toward either the open position or the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: CIRCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Reinicke, David Schroepfer
  • Publication number: 20070215834
    Abstract: Flexible seals for process control valves are disclosed. An example disclosed seal includes a seal for use with a butterfly valve. The example seal includes a substantially flexible ring-shaped carrier configured to be fixed within the butterfly valve and to surround a flow control aperture therein. Additionally, the seal includes a ring-shaped cartridge coupled to an inner diameter of the ring-shaped carrier. The cartridge includes a first portion and a second portion coupled to the first portion to define a circumferential opening to hold a seal ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Wade Helfer, David Koester, Benjamin Good, Paul Dalluge, Andrew Olson
  • Publication number: 20070215835
    Abstract: A surface treatment solution for finely processing a glass substrate containing multiple ingredients like the one used for the construction of a liquid crystal-based or organic electroluminescence-based flat panel display device, without evoking crystal precipitation and surface roughness. An etching solution of the invention contains, in addition to hydrofluoric acid (HF), at least one acid whose dissociation constant is larger than that of HF. The concentration of the acid in the solution is adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2002
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Hirohisa Kikuyama, Masayuki Miyashita, Tatsuhiro Yabune, Tadahiro Ohmi
  • Publication number: 20070215836
    Abstract: A filament or fibre comprising a liquid crystalline elastomer, and an actuator for enabling actuation of the filament or fibre to thereby cause a change in the dimensions of the filament or fibre.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, N.V.
    Inventors: Michel Van Bruggen, Jan Krans, Jacob Den Toonder, Johannes Wilderbeek
  • Publication number: 20070215837
    Abstract: Collections of phosphor particles have achieved improved performance based on improved material properties, such as crystallinity. Display devices can be formed with these improved submicron phosphor particles. Improved processing methods contribute to the improved phosphor particles, which can have high crystallinity and a high degree of particle size uniformity. Dispersions and composites can be effectively formed from the powders of the submicron particle collections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Shivkumar Chiruvolu, Weidong Li, Igor Altman, Hui Du, Nobuyuki Kambe, Ronald J. Mosso
  • Publication number: 20070215838
    Abstract: A circuit coupling adhesive which is superior in heat resistance and moisture resistance is provided. The circuit coupling adhesive of the present invention can be used for purposes where high performing reliability is required, since it exhibits satisfactory electroconductive/insulative performance at connection of electrodes, etc. and the characteristics will not be varied so much even after a long period of use in a high temperature and high humidity environment. The circuit coupling adhesive comprises, as the essential ingredients, an epoxy resin, a latent curing agent, inorganic fillers having an average particle diameter of 500 nm or less, and electro-conductive particles. By mix a sufficient amount of inorganic fillers having an average particle diameter of 500 nm or less, the coefficient of thermal expansion can be decreased and the heat resistance and moisture resistance can be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Hideaki Toshioka, Masamichi Yamamoto, Kazuhiro Kawabata
  • Publication number: 20070215839
    Abstract: The synthesis of thiophene based conducting polymer molecular actuators, exhibiting electrically triggered molecular conformational transitions is reported. Actuation is believed to be the result of conformational rearrangement of the polymer backbone at the molecular level, not simply ion intercalation in the bulk polymer chain upon electrochemical activation. Molecular actuation results from ?-? stacking of thiophene oligomers upon oxidation, producing a reversible molecular displacement that leads to surprising material properties, such as electrically controllable porosity and large strains. The existence of active molecular conformational changes is supported by in situ electrochemical data. Single molecule techniques have been used to characterize the molecular actuators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Patrick Anquetil, Ian Hunter, John Madden, Peter Madden, Anthony Pullen, Timothy Swager, Bing Xu, Hsiao-hua Yu