Patents Issued in September 27, 2007
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Publication number: 20070221852Abstract: A compact mobile SPECT imaging device generally includes a base assembly, a control tower assembly, a linkage assembly and a pair of detectors. The base assembly includes a plurality of wheels such that the base assembly can be removably positioned between a gantry of an existing CT imaging device and a subject table. Preferably, the detectors of the compact mobile SPECT imaging device are oriented with respect to one another at an angle of 90°. Preferably, the compact mobile SPECT imaging device includes at least one electrical input/output for electrically connecting a peripheral device, such as a computer that is also electrically connected to an existing CT imaging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Markus Lusser
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Publication number: 20070221853Abstract: A pinhole collimator is provided that eliminates or at least minimizes the need for collimator exchange, to manage system sensitivity versus spatial resolution tradeoff, and to control imaging FOV (field of view) depending on object size by controlling the focal length of the collimator. There is also provided a detector system is that includes a detector, a collimator, and means for changing the focal length. Various means for changing the focal length are also identified. The collimator can have a plurality of apertures in a top plate, each aperture with its own collimator septa. Additionally, there is provided a medical imaging system that includes the detector system and collimator of the present invention. The nuclear medical imaging systems can have a hand-held detector assembly and be portable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Jinhun Joung
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Publication number: 20070221854Abstract: A direction finding radiation detector for detecting the direction of incidence of radioactive rays, comprising: a plurality of scintillators (41, 42, 43) (101, 102, 103) made of the same material, being arranged to overlap circumferentially at least in part so that they are shadowed by each other from radioactive rays incident in circumferential directions and so that light emitted from one of the scintillators is not incident on the other scintillators; and photoreceptor devices (51, 52, 53) (111, 112, 113) having light receiving surfaces optically coupled to the respective scintillators, wherein a combination of proportions of radioactive rays incident directly on the respective scintillators and radioactive rays incident indirectly thereon, being shadowed by the other scintillators, varies with the direction of incidence circumferentially.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Aloka Co., LtdInventor: Yoshiyuki Shirakawa
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Publication number: 20070221855Abstract: A method for enhancing the light output efficiency of a scintillation crystal, e.g. a NaI(Tl), scintillation crystal generally includes providing an input face of the scintillation crystal with a first set of substantially spaced apart, parallel channels that extend in a first direction along a portion of the input face of the crystal and providing a second set of substantially spaced apart, parallel channels in a portion of the input face of the crystal that extend in a second direction along a portion of the input face that is non-parallel to the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Jinhun Joung
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Publication number: 20070221856Abstract: Apparatus and method for providing nuclear medical imaging, in particular positron emission tomography, wherein a panel detector including scintillation blocks with a light guide is attached thereto. The scintillation block is arranged to cover a plurality of photosensors in an N by N configuration where there are outer photosensors which share light information from adjacent scintillation blocks and at least one center photosensor which does not share light information from adjacent scintillation blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Lars Eriksson, Matthias Schmand, Michael Casey, Niraj Doshi, Mehmet Aykac, Ronald Nutt
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Publication number: 20070221857Abstract: This invention has as its object to realize a radiation image sensing apparatus which can adjust (AEC-controls) the amount of incoming light or dose without requiring high-speed driving. Since a second photoelectric conversion element (108) which is used to detect the total dose of radiation that enters a conversion unit is formed independently of pixels having first conversion elements (101) that are formed in the conversion unit on a single substrate, the need for reading out the outputs from the first conversion elements (101) at high speed for the purpose of adjustment of the dose of incoming radiation can be obviated, and another sensor used to adjust the dose need not be added, thus simplifying the structure of a radiation image sensing apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Isao Kobayashi, Masakazu Morishita, Chiori Mochizuki, Osamu Tsujii
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Publication number: 20070221858Abstract: An x-ray detector assembly includes a first substrate and a second substrate. An array of photodetectors, which have coplanar contacts, are disposed on the top surface of the first substrate. The x-ray detector assembly further includes a plurality of x-ray scintillator elements arranged in an array. The photodetectors are aligned so as to match the array of x-ray scintillator elements. The second substrate is fused to the bottom surface of the first substrate. The second substrate provides on its distal side a planar connectivity pattern matched to electronics of a signal acquisition system. One or more through-hole connections traverse both substrates, and are configured to couple the contacts of the photodetectors from the top surface of the first substrate to the connectivity pattern on the distal side of the second substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Analogic CorporationInventors: Daniel Abenaim, Martin Choquette, Ruvin Deych, Peter Howard, Remus Braescu
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Publication number: 20070221859Abstract: Amplifiers are mounted on flexible boards connected to a solid-state detector. A first temperature adjustment member is disposed near one of the surfaces of the amplifiers and the flexible boards, and a second temperature adjustment member is disposed near the other surface of the flexible boards. The first temperature adjustment member adjusts the temperature of the amplifiers themselves, and prevents heat from being transferred from the one of the surfaces of the flexible boards to the solid-state detector. The second temperature adjustment member prevents heat from being transferred from the other surface of the flexible boards to the solid-state detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: FUJIFILM CorporationInventor: Hajime Nakata
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Publication number: 20070221860Abstract: A scanning electron microscope includes an electron gun to generate an electron beam, and an electron optical system directing the electron beam to a specimen. The electron optical system includes an objective lens that converges the electron beam to a surface of the specimen, an aberration corrector disposed between the electron gun and the objective lens so as to at least compensate for aberration caused by the objective lens, and a tilter which tilts electron beam to be incident into the aberration corrector. The aberration corrector further compensates for aberration caused by the tilter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Takeshi Kawasaki, Takaho Yoshida, Tomonori Nakano
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Publication number: 20070221861Abstract: A process for ionizing a liquid can comprising flowing the liquid through a capillary wire bonding tip and applying sufficient voltage to electrospray the liquid sample as it exits therefrom. The electrospray ionization process can further involve passing a liquid sample through an axially disposed aperture in a ceramic capillary wire bonding tip in which the terminus of the aperture flares into a bell-shape where the liquid sample exits therefrom. An add-on device can include gel electroelution and separating devices, and a ceramic capillary sample injection tip for carrying out the aforesaid electrospray ionization process. An adjustably mounted cartridge can also be provided with the add-on device for interchangeably receiving the ceramic capillary sample injection tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: James H. Lenke, Matthew Powell
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Publication number: 20070221862Abstract: A mass spectrometer employing an electrostatic ion trap and electron trap. An ion source generates a stream of ions that are directed into the mass spectrometer. The mass spectrometer includes an ion-focusing region for focusing the ions along a predetermined axis. The focused ions are injected into the electrostatic ion trap where they oscillate between two electrostatic mirror assemblies. A stream of electrons is directed into the electron trap, where the electrons interact with the ions at an interaction region between adjacent electrode assemblies of the ion trap and the electron trap. The interaction between the ions and electrons creates ions, fragments and particles of various masses that can be detected by a pick-up electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Wayne State UniversityInventors: Arthur Suits, Myung Hwa Kim, Brian D. Leskiw
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Publication number: 20070221863Abstract: An emission detector for detecting explosives or illegal drugs is disclosed. The emission detector is portable, non-invasive, and easily hidden. The emission detector includes an illumination module, including a light source for outputting a flash of ultraviolet light having a wavelength of from 190 nm to 350 nm, the output flash illuminating an out-gassing material; and a detector module, optically aligned with the illumination module, the detector module including a molecular filter that is optically matched to the ground state absorption of ambient gas molecules, the molecular filter having an output, and a photomultiplier optically coupled to the output of the molecular filter for detecting a secondary fluorescent signature from the out-gassing material. The out-gassing material can be an explosive or an illegal drug. The ambient gas molecules can be at least one of NO, CH, OH, CHO, CH2O, C2H or NO2.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Edward Zipf
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Publication number: 20070221864Abstract: A dosing film for measuring ultraviolet rays and/or electron beams, formed of a radiation-sensitive layer having covering films on both sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Hermann Neuhaus-Steinmetz, Dennis Perlbach, Dieter Muller
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Publication number: 20070221865Abstract: A photoluminescent sheet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the photoluminescent sheet includes i) a phosphor, for absorbing some light, of at least one wavelength, of light emitted from a light source and emitting particular light of a wavelength different from the wavelength of the emitted light, ii) a matrix, for having the phosphor, the remaining of the light emitted from the light source penetrating the matrix and iii) a passivation film, for being laminated to at least one surface of the matrix, whereas a roughness is formed on a surface of the passivation film to reduce a contacting area between the photoluminescent sheet and another sheet. According to one embodiment of the present invention, wet is not generated on a screen even though the photoluminescent sheet is connected to other sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Choong-Yong Sohn, Young-Wook Ko
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Publication number: 20070221866Abstract: A photoluminescent sheet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the photoluminescent sheet has a phosphor, absorbs some light, of at least one wavelength, of light emitted from a light source, emits particular light of a wavelength different from the wavelength of the emitted light and allows the remaining of the light emitted from the light source to penetrates the photoluminescent sheet, whereas the photoluminescent sheet comprises at least a surface comprising a wet preventing layer for minimizing a contracting area between the photoluminescent sheet and another sheet. According to at least one embodiment, wet is not generated on a screen even though the photoluminescent sheet is connected to other sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Choong-Yong Sohn, Young-Wook Ko
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Publication number: 20070221867Abstract: A wavelength conversion chip is formed by depositing a wavelength conversion material layer on a substrate, segmenting the wavelength conversion layer into a plurality of wavelength conversion chips, and then removing the wavelength conversion chips from the substrate. The wavelength conversion of the chips can be increased by thermal annealing or radiation annealing of the wavelength conversion material. Optical coatings or light extraction elements can be fabricated on the wavelength conversion layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Karl Beeson, Scott Zimmerman, William Livesay
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Publication number: 20070221868Abstract: Described herein is a columnar structure on a transparent substrate that incorporates emitting, light-guiding, dielectric, and conduction elements. At least one emitting element of the columnar structure is a column that conducts and/or emits a particle flux, with the surface of one butt-end of the column facing the inside of the substrate and contacting it immediately or indirectly, and the surface of the other butt-end enabling the passage of emission exciting particles into the column.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Mikhail Givargizov, Evgeniy Givargizov
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Publication number: 20070221869Abstract: The invention described herein solves the problem of keeping the target-to-skin dose ratio high while simplifying the complex structure of the source and the radiation beams; thus, lowering the cost of the radiotherapy device. Taught are radiotherapy devices for treating a patient having a treatment volume comprising a drum with a first axis of rotation and a housing for a radiation source with a second axis of rotation, the first axis of rotation and a second axis of rotation intersecting at various angles at a focus point (O).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Shi Peng Song
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Publication number: 20070221870Abstract: A technique for isocentric ion beam scanning is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized by an apparatus for isocentric ion beam scanning. The apparatus may comprise an end station having a mechanism for holding and translating a wafer. The apparatus may also comprise a deflector that tilts an ion beam to a predetermined angle and directs the ion beam into the end station. The wafer may be translated with respect to the ion beam for isocentric scanning at least a portion of a surface of the wafer, and wherein the ion beam is maintained at the predetermined angle during isocentric scanning.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Joseph Olson, Anthony Renau
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Publication number: 20070221871Abstract: A system, method and program product for determining parallelism of an ion beam using a refraction method, are disclosed. One embodiment includes determining a first test position of the ion beam while not exposing the ion beam to an acceleration/deceleration electrical field, determining a second test position of the ion beam while exposing the ion beam to an acceleration/deceleration electrical field, and determining the parallelism of the ion beam based on the first test position and the second test position. The acceleration/deceleration electrical field acts to refract the ion beam between the two positions when the beam is not parallel, hence magnifying any non-parallelism. The amount of refraction, or lateral shift, can be used to determine the amount of non-parallelism of the ion beam. An ion implanter system and adjustments of the ion implanter system based on the parallelism determination are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Callahan, David Olson, Wilhelm P. Platow, Stanislav S. Todorov
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Publication number: 20070221872Abstract: An ion implanter includes an ion beam generator configured to generate an ion beam, a scanner configured to scan the ion beam in at least one direction at a scan frequency, and a controller. The controller is configured to control the scan frequency in response to an operating parameter of the ion implanter. The operating parameter is at least partially dependent on the energy of the ion beam. The scan frequency is greater than a scan frequency threshold if the energy is greater than an energy threshold, and the scan frequency is less than the scan frequency threshold if the energy is less than the energy threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Olson, Morgan Evans
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Publication number: 20070221873Abstract: An electromagnetically driven valve is actuated by cooperation of electromagnetic force and elastic force. The electromagnetically driven valve includes a driven valve having a stem and carrying out reciprocating motion along a direction in which the stem extends, a lower disc and an upper disc spaced apart from each other and each having one end coupled to the stem so as to allow free oscillation of the disc and the other end supported by a disc base so as to allow free oscillation of the disc, and a lower spring and an upper spring provided at the other end of the lower disc and at the other end of the upper disc respectively and applying elastic force to the lower disc and the upper disc. With such a structure, an electromagnetically driven valve reduced in height and attaining excellent mounting characteristic can be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Yutaka Sugie, Masahiko Asano
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Publication number: 20070221874Abstract: A fuel injector assembly includes a first coil that induces a time varying magnetic field into a second coil that is utilized to heat fuel flowing through the fuel injector. A first coil receives a first signal from a driver to generate a first magnetic field that moves an armature between an open and closed position. The second coil generates a second magnetic field generated by a current induced by the first coil into the second coil. The induced current is generated by an alternating current signal that is interposed onto a direct current signal sent to the first coil. The alternating current signal produces a time varying second magnetic field that induces heating of a magnetically active component with the fuel flow that in turn heats the fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventors: Michael J. Hornby, John F. Nally, Hamid Sayar, Perry Robert Czimmek
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Publication number: 20070221875Abstract: A thermal deburring apparatus has a pressure-tight closeable deburring chamber connected to an environment via a ventilation passage having a passage direction; a ventilation valve closing said ventilation passage and having a stationary valve seat encompassing said ventilation passage, a valve tappet that is movable in said passage direction, and a seal affixed to said valve tappet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Hans-Juergen Conrad
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Publication number: 20070221876Abstract: A method of producing a hydrated firefighting composition includes providing a fire fighting gel concentrate at a predetermined gel flow rate, providing a hydrating liquid at a predetermined liquid flow rate, controlling the gel flow rate and the liquid flow rate based on one another, and combining the firefighting gel concentrate and the hydrated liquid to produce a hydrated firefighting composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Ansul Canada Ltd.Inventors: George Bladh, Donald Neverkovec
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Publication number: 20070221877Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a fluorochemical compound and a cationic surfactant and wherein the composition further comprises colloidal inorganic particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2004Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Frans Audenaert, Kathy Allewaert, Hugo Lens
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Publication number: 20070221878Abstract: The present invention relates a flotation reagent for sulfidic ores, containing at least one compound of formula (1), wherein R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7, independent of one another, represent hydrogen or groups containing 1 to 15 carbon atoms or groups containing oxygen or nitrogen, and at least another compound serving as collector and containing at least one sulfur atom that is directly bound to a carbon or phosphorus atom, wherein the carbon or phosphorus atom is directly bound to at least another sulfur atom or an oxygen atom.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Heinrich Hesse, Tobias Rau, Wolfgang Buch, Jaime Gomez, Miguel Arends, Norbert Ernstorfer
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Publication number: 20070221879Abstract: An improved system and method for the storage, transportation or delivery of chlorine is provided by mixing or dissolving the chlorine in organic salts that are non-reactive with chlorine and that lowers the vapor pressure of the chlorine to ambient pressure of about 14.7 psia or lower, and wherein the chlorine can be released or delivered by subjecting the mixture to heating or a vacuum.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Ryan Hulse, Rajiv Singh, Martin Paonessa
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Publication number: 20070221880Abstract: A dielectrically positive liquid crystalline media comprising: a first dielectrically positive component, component A, comprising a dielectrically neutral compound of formula I wherein the parameters have the meanings defined herein; a second dielectrically positive component, component B, comprising one or more dielectrically positive compounds having a dielectric anisotropy of more than 3; and optionally a dielectrically neutral component, component C, comprising one or more dielectrically neutral compounds having a dielectric anisotropy in the range from ?1.5 to 3, are suitable for use in liquid crystal displays, especially active matrix displays, and in particular TN and to IPS displays.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Markus Czanta, Harald Hirschmann, Peer Kirsch, Volker Reiffenrath, Marcus Reuter, Christian Hock, Sayuri Ogiri, Shinji Nakajima
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Publication number: 20070221881Abstract: A liquid crystal composition having a negative dielectric anisotropy and including a first component, which is a liquid crystal compound having a chroman ring, in which two hydrogens are replaced by fluorine, a second component, which is a liquid crystal compound having phenylene in which two hydrogens are replaced by fluorine and chlorine, and a particular third component, and a liquid crystal display device including the liquid crystal composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Atsuko Fujita, Hiroaki Fujita, Norikatsu Hattori
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Publication number: 20070221882Abstract: A liquid crystal composition having a nematic phase and including a compound represented by Formula (1), a compound represented by Formulas (2-1) and (2-2), and a compound represented by Formulas (3-1), (3-2) and (3-3), and a liquid crystal display device including the composition: wherein, for example, R1 is alkenyl having approximately 2 to approximately 12 carbons; R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are alkyl having approximately 1 to approximately 12 carbons; Y1 and Y2 are fluorine; X1 and X5 are hydrogen; and X2, X3 and X4 are hydrogen or fluorine, provided that at least one of X2, X3 and X4 is fluorine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Motoki Yanai, Shuichi Goto
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Publication number: 20070221883Abstract: A UV-emitting phosphor is described wherein the phosphor is excitable by vacuum ultraviolet radiation (VUV). The phosphor is a gadolinium-activated strontium magnesium aluminate which preferably has an excitation maximum at about 172 nm. The phosphor exhibits a narrow-band UV emission at about 310 nm which makes it useful for medical phototherapy applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: OSRAM SYLVANIA INC.Inventors: Gregory Marking, Thomas Snyder
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Publication number: 20070221884Abstract: The present invention relates to luminescent SiOz, flakes, especially porous luminescent SiOz flakes, wherein 0.70?z?2.0, especially 0.95?z?2.0, comprising an organic, or inorganic luminescent compound, or composition, which can provide enhanced (long term) luminescent efficacy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Holger Hoppe, Patrice Bujard, Martin Muller, Hans Reichert
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Publication number: 20070221885Abstract: Compositions for improved liquid deposition of active material in manufacturing processes of electronic devices are provided. The compositions comprise at least one active material for liquid deposition, at least one first solvent, at least one second solvent, and at least one third solvent, with a fourth solvent optional. The solvents are selected on the basis of their co-miscibility, ability to form a composition with each other and with active material without significant precipitation of active material from the composition, and at least one of the solvents having a surface tension equal to or less than that of the substrate upon which active material is to be deposited.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Alberto Goenaga, Paul Sant
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Publication number: 20070221886Abstract: The invention provides a kind of polymer grafted long afterglow phosphor which composed of alkali earth aluminate phosphor grafted by polymer through coordination bond and a method for producing the same. The method for producing a polymer grafted phosphor comprise two steps: the alkali earth aluminate activated by rare earth ions is coordinated with difunctional ligand to form a coordinated long afterglow phosphor; The coordinated long afterglow phosphor was dispersed in organic solvent at 40˜130° C., the ligand was initiated by initiator and could copolymerize with other polymerizable monomer to form the polymer grafted long afterglow phosphor. The formed phosphors have good water resistance and luminescent properties. They can be widely used in fields of luminescent coatings, paints and plastics.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Dalian University of TechnologyInventors: Shufen Zhang, Suli Wu, Jinzong Yang
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Publication number: 20070221887Abstract: A precursor composition for the deposition and formation of an electrical feature such as a conductive feature. The precursor composition advantageously has a low viscosity enabling deposition using direct-write tools. The precursor composition also has a low conversion temperature, enabling the deposition and conversion to an electrical feature on low temperature substrates. A particularly preferred precursor composition includes silver metal for the formation of highly conductive silver features.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Cabot CorporationInventors: Toivo Kodas, Mark Hampden-Smith, Karel Vanheusden, Hugh Denham, Aaron Stump, Allen Schult, Paolina Atanassova, Klaus Kunze
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Publication number: 20070221888Abstract: The present invention provides a light emitting material having high emission efficiency, a light emitting element which can be driven at low voltage, and a light emitting device and an electronic device with reduced power consumption. The light emitting element includes, over a substrate 100, a first electrode 101, a first insulating layer 102, a light emitting layer 103, a second insulating layer 104, and a second electrode 105, in which the light emitting layer 103 includes a light emitting element including zinc (Zn), gallium (Ga), manganese (Mn) and sulfur (S).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventor: Junichiro SAKATA
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Publication number: 20070221889Abstract: We have designed a molecular switch based on the photoinduced opening and thermal closing of a [1,3]oxazine ring. A substituted [1,3]oxazine compound described as having a general (i.e., unsubstituted) structure with fused indoline and benzooxazine fragments such that they share a common bond in the [1,3]oxazine compound: (i) the bond connecting positions 1 and 2 of the indoline fragment and (ii) the bond connecting positions 2 and 3 of the benzooxazine fragment. Irradiation by light of suitable wave-length and intensity of this photochromic compound induces cleavage of a [C—O] bond of the [1,3]oxazine ring to form a phenolate chromophore. The photogenerated (e.g., colored) isomer may revert thermally to the starting (e.g., colorless) oxazine. Alternatively, the switch may be between isomers of the compound that absorb at different wavelengths. Reversible coloration of silica or polymeric materials and switching optical signals may involve many cycles of interconversion between different colored states.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Francisco Raymo, Massimiliano Tomasulo
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Publication number: 20070221890Abstract: Phosphorus-containing compounds are disclosed which are obtainable by reacting: (A) at least one organophosphorus compound having a group selected from the group H—P?O; the group P—H and the group P—OH; and (B) at least one compound having the following Formula (I): [R?(Y)m?]m(X—O—R?)n ??Formula (I) wherein R? is an organic group; Y is a functional group selected from hydroxy, carboxylic acid, carboxylate, acid anhydride, and amine; —SH, —SO3H, —CONH2, —NHCOOR, phosphite and phosphinate groups X is a hydrocarbylene group; R? is hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R is alkyl or aryl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms; m?, m and n are, independently, numbers equal to or greater than 1. These compounds are useful for making flame retardant epoxy and polyurethane resins and ignition resistant thermoplastic resins, each of which is useful for a variety of end uses requiring flame retardancy or ignition resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Joseph Gan
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Publication number: 20070221891Abstract: A flame retardant is provided which has excellent dispersibility in resin ingredients and can give flame-retardant resin moldings excellent in flame retardancy and mechanical properties. The flame retardant comprises magnesium hydroxide particles, a higher fatty acid, preferably stearic acid, bonded to part of the surface of the magnesium hydroxide particles, and a silicone oil having reactivity bonded to that surface part of the magnesium hydroxide particles which does not have the higher fatty acid bonded thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicants: Yazaki Corporation, Nagasaki UniversityInventors: Motoaki Iio, Koji Kodama, Shuichi Kimura, Kiyoshi Yagi, Makoto Egashira
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Publication number: 20070221892Abstract: A composition is disclosed that comprises an otherwise flammable flexible polyurethane foam and a multi-component flame retardant additive. The flame retardant additive includes an alkyl substituted aryl phosphate and an alkyl phosphate ester wherein the alkyl groups range from C4 to C20 and contain one to six oxygen atoms in the alkyl chain. Optionally, the flame retardant additive includes a halogenated flame retardant containing more than 30 wt. percent of bromine, chlorine, or a mixture thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Stephen B. Falloon, Mathew D. Phillips
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Publication number: 20070221893Abstract: The invention relates to phosphorus-containing mixtures containing compounds of the formula RO—PO(A)-CH2—CH2—CO2H and ??(I) HO—PO(A)-CH2—CH2—CO2R ??(II) in which A is C1-C18-alkyl, C6-C18-alkylaryl, C6-C18-aralkyl or aryl, R is (D,E)C?C(B, R5), H B, D, E are identical or different and are each H or C1-C18-alkyl R5 is C1-C20-alkylene, a process for their preparation and their use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Harald Bauer, Mathias Dietz, Ottmar Schacker
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Publication number: 20070221894Abstract: An anchorage (7) for at least one pre-tensioned or stressed tensile element (1), wherein the tensile force is transmittable to an anchor body (2) by means of one or several wedges (3), comprises a wedge-shaped layer (32) which has a modulus of elasticity that is lower compared to the other parts of the anchorage (7), whereby the greatest thickness of the wedge-shaped layer (32), measured normal to the longitudinal axis (4) of the tensile element (1), lies in the region (5) of the anchorage (7) which is near the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2004Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: AUSTRIA WIRTSCHAFTSSERVICE GESELLSCHAFT M.B.H.Inventor: Stefan Burtscher
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Publication number: 20070221895Abstract: A lifting device is provided. The lifting device includes a top part and a bottom part. A lifting linkage connects the top part to the bottom part and has at least two sub-linkages connected to one another via a central articulation. A drive unit is operable to adjust the height of the top part and act on the central articulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Konrad Pieger, Paul Weidner
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Publication number: 20070221896Abstract: An improved wire puller uses a first and second position-able arms and may include an adapter and adapter bracket to allow for easier pulling of wire through conduit. The wire puller allows for easier set up and use and provides increased pulling force over existing wire pullers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Michael Jordan, David Jordan
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Publication number: 20070221897Abstract: A ratcheted winch bar for winding a cargo strap on a cargo winch. The ratcheted winch bar comprises a handle portion having a ratchet body attached to an end thereof. A mandrel is rotatably connected to the ratchet body, and may be received within the cargo winch. An engagement key is removably attachable to the mandrel for engaging the cargo winch to thereby wind the cargo strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Edgardo Cardona
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Publication number: 20070221898Abstract: An integrated air compressor and winch is provided that utilizes a single source of rotary motive power for driving both a winch drum and compressor mechanism. The integrated air compressor and winch is preferably provided with a gear case that is operable to provide an appropriate gear reduction for driving the winch drum while providing an appropriate drive speed for operating the compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: WARN INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Thomas Giacomini, Bryan Averill, Richard Geisler, Steven Shuyler, Oliver Heravi
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Publication number: 20070221899Abstract: A grapple anchor for attachment to a vehicle receiver hitch, the grapple anchor comprising a draw bar having one end adapted to be received into a receiver hitch, the other end rigidly attached to a cross bar which extends perpendicular to the draw bar, the cross bar further including screw jacks rigidly attached to each distal end of the cross bar, the cross bar further including rope eyelets adapted and dimensioned to receive grappling rope there through.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: TOM BRAITHWAITE
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Publication number: 20070221900Abstract: A support leg assistant for use with a support jack having a telescoping support leg comprises an elongated housing member having a first end attached to the stationary outer tube of the jack and a second end extending outwardly from the jack. Preferably, housing member is generally horizontal and the second end thereof is at or near the edge of a trailer supported by the jack. An elongated pin extends through the housing member with a first end passing through a portion of the support leg in the outer tubing to hold the leg in position and a second end extending outwardly of the housing member to a handle. A elongated member, such as a cable, wire or rope, interconnects a crank with the bottom of the support leg so that the operator may raise, lower and secure the leg without crawling, bending or reaching under the trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Barciliso Giralde
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Publication number: 20070221901Abstract: A fence plinth formed from sheet material, which in one embodiment is pre-painted galvanized steel, has spaced apart end margins and is profiled to include stiffening formations that extend along the sheet between the end edge margins. The plinth is ideally suited to be used in conjunction with a fence that incorporates fence post including channels in which the edge margin of the plinth can locate. A fence incorporating the plinth is also described together with a method of forming the plinths.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2004Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: GRAM ENGINEERING PTY LTDInventors: Uwe Salzer, Hartmut Schurg