Abstract: A light coupling assembly that couples a light source to a light conducting system attached to a medical instrument so that light from the light source is transmitted to a surgical site. The light coupling assembly according to the present invention includes a member formed of a heat conducting material that receives and transfers heat from the light source to a light source housing. The light coupling assembly also includes an insulating member that receives a portion of the heat conducting member and prevents an attendant from being injured by the heat generated by the light source and carried by the heat conducting member.

Abstract: A light source (100) provided herein generally includes a substrate (110), a cathode (120), an isolating layer (122), a light-permeable anode (152), and at least one fluorescent layer (154). The substrate has a surface, and the cathode, with at least one solid electron emitter formed thereon, is located on the surface of the substrate. The isolating layer is formed on the cathode. The light-permeable anode faces the field emitters and is spaced from the cathode to form a vacuum chamber. The at least one fluorescent layer is formed on the anode. Such a light source can then be incorporated, e.g., into a backlight module (300) for an LCD device.

Abstract: A light guide plate (32) for a backlight module includes a light incident surface (321), a bottom surface (323), and a plurality of light guide elements (320) disposed therein. Each light guide element has a light refractive surface (324) opposite to the light incident surface. An angle between the light refractive surface and the bottom surface is an acute angle. A refractive index of each light guide element is different from that of adjacent light guide elements. The reflectivity index of the light guide element and the angle can be selected and arranged so that most if not all the light beams are emitted from the light output surface. Thereby, the light guide plate is highly efficient in the utilization of light beams.

Abstract: In a two-way backlight assembly and a two-way LCD apparatus, the two-way backlight assembly provides light emitted from one light source to a first direction where a main LCD panel is placed and to a second direction where a sub LCD panel is placed. Also, a sub mold part for receiving the sub LCD panel comprises a black-colored material so as to prevent reflection of the light. Accordingly, thickness and power consumption of the backlight assembly may be reduced and display quality may be also improved by preventing leakage of the light at ends of the sub LCD panel.

Abstract: A backlight module includes a light source, a light guide plate for guiding light from the light source, and a brightness enhancement film having a plurality of spherical surface microlenses for gathering light from the light guide plate. In contrast to traditional prism sheets, the brightness enhancement film having the plurality of spherical surface microlenses have better efficiency of light-gathering.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a light guide plate comprising the following the steps. First, a thin film with a transfer material layer thereon is provided. Thereafter, a molding machine having a molding cavity therein is provided. A thin film is disposed in the molding machine such that at least part of the transfer material layer is located inside the molding cavity. A light guide plate body is formed inside the molding cavity so that the transfer material layer is transferred onto the light guide plate body at the same time.

Abstract: A light guide plate (300) includes a light incidence surface (310) for receiving light beams, a light-emitting surface (320) for guiding light beams out of the light guide plate, and a bottom surface (330) reflecting and scattering light beams in directions toward the light-emitting surface. The bottom surface includes scattering-dots (341), and a predetermined region of the bottom surface also includes sub-scattering-dots (342). At least one sub-scattering-dot is disposed around each scattering-dot. The sub-scattering-dots are smaller than the scattering-dots. With this micro-configuration, intensities of light beams output from the light guide plate are uniform and bright.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling member for the mechanical and electrical connection of lighting device in line and/or angled for the formation of lighting system. The coupling includes a junction body (11) having more sides and on each side mechanical connecting means (18) and an electrical end connector (16), which link up with complementary elements, both mechanical (23) and electrical (21), at the edges of each lighting device (19) to be connected. The junction body bears four sides and the electrical connector along the sides are precableable.

Abstract: An extruder/gear pump assembly is provided having an extruder screw connected to the gear pump. The relative speed of the extruder screw and the gear pump are adjustable by the use of a shaft housed in a cavity of the extruder screw.

Abstract: Non-boil boiling point indicator includes a probe housing having inner and outer chambers and a heater located within the inner chamber at a free end of the probe housing. The probe housing has a free end provided with non-restrictive apertures. Similar non-restrictive apertures are located between the inner and outer chambers and from the outer chamber to an outer environment surrounding the probe housing. The temperature of the test fluid is monitored by a temperature monitoring device. As the test fluid is rapidly heated, its temperature quickly rises then flattens out before boiling point. This change is used to extrapolate to the boiling point. Localized steam or vapor bubbles are created next to the heater, which causes the test fluid above the heater to be propelled upwards and overflow through the unrestricted apertures at the top of the inner chamber into the outer chamber.

Abstract: A full-history time-temperature indicator system which is capable of exhibiting a time-temperature dependent and visually detectable chemical reaction, useful for monitoring the time and temperature exposure of food products. The system comprises an immobilized reactant, such as Fe3+, and a mobile reactant, such as Fe(CN)64-, initially contained in separate compartments, and separated by a sealing. The system is activated by removing a sealing between the compartments whereby the mobile reactant in a time-temperature dependent manner is brought into contact with the immobilized reactant resulting in a visually detectable reaction signal.

Abstract: An ear thermometer including a main body and a probe secured thereto for receiving heat radiation emitted from ear canal. A disposable sheath is operative to surround the probe and isolate the probe from contact with the ear canal. A non-detachable cap which is secured to the main body and the probe are movable relative to each other, thereby allowing the disposable sheath to be popped off of the probe by movement of the non-detachable cap or the probe.

Abstract: A method for convolutive encoding process and transmission by packets of a digital data series in which a set of successive n=K?1 bits are discriminated to form a current word of n bits. A stable starting binary value for the convolution encoding is defined and the current word is subjected to a convolutive encoding of depth K, at each bit value i(k) corresponding thus an encoded symbol S(k)={a(k);b(k)}. A packet of encoded symbols is formed by concatenating the encoded symbols and the stable constraint value is assigned to the convolutive encoding at the packet end. An encapsulation message the packet of encoded symbols is generated and the encapsulation message and packet of encoded symbols are transmitted in the same message for decoding and use. Decoding of the encoded symbols takes place in relation to the encapsulation message value and packet of encoded symbols length.

Abstract: The present invention is a radiographic sensor positioning system. In particular, the present invention is directed to a system for positioning a digital dental radiographic sensor in a patient's mount and for positioning a radiographic device, e.g. a gamma ray source, to interact with the sensor. A preferred embodiment of the dental radiography positioning system comprises an aimer ring that slides onto either a posterior imaging or an anterior imaging bar. The posterior imaging bar is preferably T-shaped and has a posterior aimer ring bar and a posterior imaging platform for mounting a posterior sensor holder. The posterior sensor holder has a tab for mounting it to the posterior imaging platform. The anterior imaging bar has an anterior aimer ring bar and an anterior imaging platform for mounting an anterior sensor holder. The anterior sensor holder has two arms for mounting it to the anterior imaging platform.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for supporting an evacuated enclosure within an outer housing of an x-ray tube is disclosed. The mounting assembly comprises a clamp portion having a C-shaped configuration, and a bracket portion having a circular recess that receives at least a portion of the clamp portion therein. The clamp portion includes an aperture that frictionally attaches to a window assembly of the evacuated enclosure. The clamp portion is in turn mechanically attached to the bracket portion such that an aperture in the bracket portion is aligned both with the clamp portion aperture and a window disposed in the window assembly. The bracket portion further includes a concave surface that is shaped to mechanically mate with an exterior portion of the outer housing, thereby securably supporting the evacuated enclosure within the outer housing. The mounting assembly further includes structures for securing the x-ray tube within an x-ray generating device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring an x-ray apparatus. To prevent the application of a harmful x-ray dose, it is proposed in accordance with the invention to compare a distance value indicating a distance between an x-ray source and a surface of a patient with a predetermined mini-mum distance value and to generate a warning signal, if the distance value is smaller than the minimum distance value.

Abstract: A pneumatic bearing for supporting a payload is disclosed. The pneumatic bearing comprises a bearing body having an active surface divided into a lift portion and a pre-load portion. A plurality of gas distribution channels are formed in the bearing body, wherein a first channel receives a compressed gas, a second channel supplies a vacuum to the pre-load portion of the active surface, and a third channel supplies a positive pressure gas to the lift portion of the active surface. The bearing body has an integral, pneumatically powered, vacuum generator having an inlet coupled to the first channel, a vacuum aperture coupled to the second channel, and an exhaust. The compressed gas may be supplied to the lift portion of the active surface either in parallel, in series, or in a series-parallel configuration, with the integrated vacuum generator. In an embodiment, the pneumatic bearing is reconfigurable.

Abstract: A bearing stave for use in a water-lubricated bearing having a discontinuous surface with a plurality of discrete, separated contact locations for contacting the shaft, the discontinuous surface being made of slippery polymer alloy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrodynamic bearing, particularly for a spindle motor, comprising a shaft, a thrust plate connected to the shaft and a bearing sleeve closed at one end by a cover plate, the bearing sleeve enclosing the shaft and the thrust plate with a slight radial spacing forming a concentric bearing gap filled with a lubricant. As is already known, the surfaces of the bearing sleeve and the shaft facing each other form at least one radial bearing region and the surfaces of the bearing sleeve, the cover plate and the thrust plate facing each other form at least one axial bearing region. In the hydrodynamic bearing according to the invention, at least one connecting channel is provided which connects a section between the bearing sleeve and the shaft abutting the radial bearing region and a section of the bearing gap abutting the axial bearing region to each other.

Abstract: Small-size, small-height fluid dynamic-pressure bearing device that causes a low shaft loss and is less prone to troubles such as shortage and leakage of lubricating liquid. A thrust dynamic-pressure bearing is formed at an inner position and a region having a slightly-widened gap is provided outside of the thrust dynamic-pressure bearing to retain the lubricating liquid therein. Further, an oil circulating path is communicated with the region having a slightly widened gap. The gap of this region is set to be greater than the gap at the thrust dynamic-pressure bearing portion by the value of the depth of dynamic-pressure generating grooves. The region having a widened gap may be provided with rows of grooves for stirring-up lubricating oil towards the center.

Abstract: A ceramic bearing assembly includes a shaft (20), and a bearing sleeve (10) rotatably receiving the shaft. The bearing sleeve includes an inside wall. First and second bearing blocks (120, 140) are formed at the inside wall at first and second ends of the bearing sleeve respectively. The first bearing blocks are arranged in circular fashion, and the second bearing blocks are arranged in circular fashion complementarily offset from the first bearing blocks. Each of the first and second bearing members defines a concave bearing surface (122, 142), the bearing surfaces cooperatively supporting the shaft therebetween.

Abstract: In a slide member such as a slide bearing, the invention can make a height of a bank portion around an oil keeping concave portion small, whereby it is possible to improve an initial conformability and improve an anti-seizure performance. A plurality of holes are formed on a slide surface with respect to an opposing member by a fiber laser apparatus. At this time, in the case that a height of a bank portion generated in the periphery of the concave portions in accordance with the laser processing so as to bulge from a slide surface is set to t, and a depth of the concave portions from the slide surface is set to h, an energy density of the laser beam is adjusted such that a value t is equal to or less than 3 ?m, and a rate t/h is between 0.1 and 0.5.

Abstract: A slide bearing is proposed which rotatably supports a rotary shaft of an impeller in a cooling water circulation pump mounted to a fuel cell. The slide bearing is formed of a synthetic resin containing no metal ions such as polyetherketone resin. This prevents impurities originating from the slide bearing from being dissolved into cooling water for the fuel cell.

Abstract: A rolling bearing with sensor has an inner ring, an outer ring, rolling elements rollably disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring, a sensor provided on one of the inner ring and the outer ring and a detection member provided on the other of the inner ring and the outer ring radially opposed to the sensor which is adapted to be sensed by the sensor. A first retaining member is fixed to the outer ring end surface of the outer ring and retains one of the sensor and the detection member. A second retaining member is fixed to the inner ring end surface of the inner ring and retains the other of the sensor and the detection member. At least one of the inner end surface and the outer end surface is arranged so as to be pressed axially without the sensor or the detection member.

Abstract: A vehicle-use bearing apparatus including a hub wheel formed of steel material to which a wheel is mounted and a rolling bearing mounted to an outer periphery of the hub wheel. An end portion of the hub wheel is expanded radially outward toward an inner ring provided to the rolling bearing to be formed into a caulked portion and a percentage of sulfur content is adjusted to be 0.020% by weight or less in steel material of which the 10 caulked portion is formed.

Abstract: A system and method are described for controlling acceptance of a fiber connector. A configurable adapter is employed for connecting fiber connectors to a laser housing. A specific version of the adapter permits connecting both general-purpose and specific-purpose fiber connectors to the laser housing. A less versatile configuration of the adapter permits connecting general-purpose fiber connectors to the laser housing, but rejects specific-purpose fiber connectors.

Abstract: An optical fiber interconnection system with a small number of modular components that can be configured for simple construction in many configurations. The system includes connector housings. Optical fibers are installed into the housings on ferrule carriers. The housings are brought together in adapters. Different styles of adapters are available for different applications, such as panel or backplane configurations. However, the same housing and ferrule carriers can be used in any style of adapter. Also, different ferrule carriers are provided for single fiber ferrules and multi-fiber ferrules. Either style of ferrule carrier can be used in a housing and adapter. A ferrule carrier for single fiber ferrules can be modified to provide fine alignment features with the addition of a cap, allowing the same style ferrule carrier to be used in both halves of a mated connector assembly.

Abstract: An optical transceiver module is comprised of a mount substrate, a transmitting semiconductor laser, a receiving photodiode, a communicating hole, and a first filter. The mount substrate is provided so as to intersect with a predetermined axis X and has first and second principal surfaces facing each other. The transmitting semiconductor laser is mounted on the first principal surface and is configured to emit light of a first wavelength. The receiving photodiode is mounted on the predetermined axis X and on the second principal surface and is configured to receiving light of a second wavelength. The communicating hole is provided in a region of the mount substrate where the receiving photodiode is mounted, and makes the first and second principal surfaces communicate with each other.

Abstract: A modular laser assembly has a laser-fiber housing comprising a semiconductor laser optically coupled to an end of an optical fiber, the laser-fiber housing having electrical leads electrically coupled to the laser and extending from a front face of the laser-fiber housing; a mounting platform comprising laser interfacing circuitry and contacts electrically coupled thereto, an opening for receiving the laser-fiber housing wherein when the laser-fiber housing is mounted to the mounting platform the electrical leads are proximate and may be electrically coupled to the contacts, and a plurality of pins electrically coupled to the interfacing circuitry and extending laterally from opposing sides of the mounting platform; and a temperature controlling element for mounting to and controlling the temperature of the laser-fiber housing.

Abstract: A board assembly, an optical transceiver using same, and a method for mounting a board assembly that can relax a stress occurred at a flexible board. A board assembly 1 comprises a flexible board 2, a first rigid board 3, and a second rigid board 4. The first rigid board 3 and the second rigid board 4 are connected with each other by means of the flexible board 2. Since the flexible board 2 is preformed before the attachment, the stress occurred at the flexible board 2 can be relaxed.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a system comprising a housing including an opening to receive an optical connector, and an electromagnetic inductive (EMI) shield independent of the optical connector to cover a portion of the opening to reduce emissions of EMI radiation generated by the optical connector from the transceiver housing. According to another embodiment of the invention, a method comprising connecting an optical connecter to an optical port of a housing in an optical module, the housing comprising an opening to receive to the optical connector; and shielding a portion of an opening in the housing to reduce emissions of EMI radiation generated by the optical connector from the housing.

Abstract: An optical sub-assembly module includes a receptacle combined with a light emitting device. The receptacle includes an optical axis, a coupling structure is aligned with the optical axis. The light emitting device includes a outer seal and a light emitting chip disposed in the outer seal. An open aperture is formed in the surface of the outer seal and opposite to the light emitting chip, and a transparent surface of the light emitting chip is a flat structure without lens. Therefore, the light beam emitted from the light emitting chip does not pass through any micro lens, and the light beam between the light emitting chip and the coupling structure is not refracted.

Abstract: A light controller includes a substrate having an optical path opening, a blade unit with a blade mounted on the substrate for opening and closing the optical path opening, a driver unit for driving the blade, and a stopper unit for restricting a movement of the blade between an open position and a closed position. The stopper unit includes a long hole formed in the blade and extending in a direction that the blade moves, and a stopper pin fitted into the long hole. The long hole is disposed at a position away from the optical path opening in an entire range that the blade moves. Accordingly, when the blade unit has a plurality of blades, it is necessary to arrange only the stopper pins having a number equal to the number of the blades on the substrate, thereby reducing a size of an apparatus.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus has at least one of a developing processing apparatus that supplies a developing solution as a processing solution to a non-processed substrate to process and a resist coating processing apparatus that supplies a resist solution as a processing solution to the non-processed substrate. A transfer mechanism enables the non-processed substrate to be transferred to the developing processing apparatus and/or the resist coating processing apparatus. In a substrate processing method processes, an exposed resist is developed on a processing surface of the non-processed substrate inside a cup mechanism of the developing processing apparatus, and a resist solution is supplied to the processing surface of the non-processed substrate inside a cup mechanism of a resist coating processing apparatus. the non-processed substrate is transferred to the developing processing apparatus or the resist coating processing apparatus.

Abstract: Methods for setting the print gap in a printer are disclosed. The printer has an eccentric platen wherein rotation of the platen changes the print gap distance. A driver controls the eccentric platen rotation, and a sensor may be used to determine the position of the motor and platen. The configuration of an eccentric platen and a driver having a position sensor enables measuring the thickness of a form at one or more locations to create a representative thickness profile of the form, which may be saved to the printer's computer memory and repeated when printing similar forms in the future, thus obviating the need to measure the thickness of every individual form.

Abstract: A full-size scrapbook page is scanned by n image scanner. A computer device receives an image of the scanned full-size scrapbook page. The full-size scanned scrapbook page is displayed on a display screen coupled to the display device. The full-size scanned scrapbook page is accepted to create an accepted scrapbook page. The accepted scrapbook page image is transferred to an image printer and is printed on the image printer. The results is a high-quality color copy or reproduction of the original scrapbook page.

Abstract: A braille layout creation method includes the steps of sequentially reading information for braille embossing from a list file in which a plurality of pieces of information for braille embossing is listed, converting the read information into a braille pattern, and importing, for each reading of the information, the braille pattern into an object frame disposed in an image of a braille sheet on which a braille character is embossed.

Abstract: The invention provides the recording apparatus, which has excellent operability of drawing and retracting the sheet discharge tray and excellent design in accommodating the sheet discharge tray and includes a sheet discharge mechanism having an advantage for miniaturization and improvement of performance of the recording apparatus. A tray accommodation portion which slidably accommodates a sheet discharge unit including a plurality of sheet discharge trays and an opening portion which is opened and closed by a cover member are provided in an exterior of the apparatus. The drawn sheet discharge tray is retained on a backside of the cover member retained at a predetermined opening angle. Stepwise grooves having difference of elevation for sliding guide protrusions provided in the sheet discharge tray unit are formed on both sides of the tray accommodation unit.

Abstract: A pocketable device includes a body preferably made from a single piece of thin material which holds a notepad 48 and writing instrument 46. Slits or cutouts at appropriate locations on the body create a writing instrument receptacle 32 and tabs 56 and 57 for removing the device from a small space such as a credit card slot in a wallet. Gripping tabs 66 on a small writing instrument provide a hard stop for instrument storage, a handle for instrument insertion and removal, and more surface area for a better grasp on the instrument by the user during writing. This abstract description is not intended to be a complete description of, or limit the scope of, the invention.

Abstract: A airtight cap structure is capable of coming into close contact with a tip to be used and securing airtightness, even if the tip might be inserted in the cap with having a relative angle or offset between the cap and the tip. A cap comprises an outer cap and an inner cap arranged in the outer cap. The inner cap is mounted to the outer cap so that the inner cap can incline relative to the central axial line of the cap, and the cap comes into close contact with the tip or its periphery when the cap covers the tip.

Abstract: A marking instrument includes a body formed with a first end and a second end and sealed at the second end to define a fluid reservoir. The marking instrument includes a tip assembly positioned at the first end having a rigid nib with a fluid path formed longitudinally therethrough. The rigid nib has a first end forming a first spreader surface and a second end adjacent to the fluid reservoir and cooperates with a shiftable valve positioned within the fluid path. The shiftable valve includes a valve actuator having a contact surface position substantially adjacent to the first spreader surface. The tip assembly may further include an adjustable nib having a second spreader surface adapted to be positioned adjacent the first spreader surface to form a composite spreader surface.

Abstract: A securing apparatus that releasably secures two or more mechanical elements is provided. The securing apparatus may be attached to one mechanical element and include abutment surfaces that abut at least one additional mechanical element. Forces exerted by the at least one additional mechanical element and the securing apparatus on each other serve to maintain the securing apparatus in a locked position. The securing apparatus may include a locking member that includes a protruded portion that extends at least partially beneath the securing apparatus and at least one mechanical element. A pull-ring may be provided to rotate the locking member and release the mechanical elements being secured. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein.

Abstract: A laser weld seam with reduced end crater and a process for production thereof are provided. The seam end is provided at a location, which exhibits a excessive material relative to the surrounding surface or thereby, that the seam towards the seam end exhibits a counter-running direction change of its preferred direction, which is designed in such a manner, that as a consequence of the interaction between cooling forward and counter-running seam a backfill of the melt towards the seam end occurs.

Abstract: A subsurface drainage assembly for directing fluid drainage from a surface is disclosed. The subsurface drainage assembly includes a plurality of drain structure panels linked together in a manner that permits movement of one drain structure panel relative to the adjacent drain structure panel. The drain structure panels have a laterally extensive backing grid and a plurality of spaced apart tubular support members projecting therefrom. The tubular support members have at least one fluid flow opening formed through a sidewall so as to intersect a second end of the tubular support members at two rounded corners. The tubular support members are tapered so that the tubular support members are nestable with the tubular support members of an identical drain structure panel when the drain structure panels are stacked.

Abstract: A remediation method and system is disclosed. A plurality of conductors is installed into the subsurface to introduce electrical current to produce heat in the subsurface. One or more agents are released into the subsurface to cause or accelerate the decomposition of one or more pre-existing halogenated organic compounds and release halogen ions, improving electrode performance.

Abstract: A liner is the product of reaction of (a) a hydrophilic prepolymer bearing isocyanate groups; and (b) a water-borne polymer dispersion, the polymer bearing groups that are reactive to isocyanate groups; wherein the dispersion has a sufficiently high solids content, and the polymer has a sufficiently high modulus and glass transition or crystalline melting temperature, that the product of reaction exhibits a 24-hour Tensile Strength of at least about 2.5 MPa.

Abstract: A lightweight trench shield having side panels spaced apart by spreaders. Each panel has a core formed of a metal honeycomb with the core faces having a fiber in resin matrix layer thereon. The core density varies with regions proximate the spreader supports being increased to provide support for side loads. The spreader supports receive the ends of the spreaders and distribute the applied loads outwardly from the spreader via a mounting ring.

Abstract: The aim of this invention is to present a method in which holes (1) are drilled into the ground for the injection of highly expansive grouts (5), so that the subsoil is void filled and compacted and thus the liquefaction potential under earthquake and vibration forces are reduced.

Abstract: A guide assembly for use with a rotating bit when forming an opening in a stone countertop. The assembly includes a base unit having an annular, resiliently flexible body with a ring-shaped suction cup at its lower end. The suction cup forms a seal about the bottom of the base unit that forms a reservoir for holding water during the cutting operation. A rigid ring-shaped insert is mounted in the resilient body and includes a plurality of upwardly projecting mounting pegs. Flat, disk-shaped guide bushings are interchangeably mountable to the pegs atop the base unit, and have central guide openings of different sizes for different sizes of bits. The guide bushings are formed of a rigid, low-friction material, such as a low-friction polymeric material.

Abstract: A drilling/tapping/unscrewing apparatus including a transmission shaft of a power source on which a drilling ratio gear, a tapping ratio gear and an unscrewing ratio gear are mounted for transmitting the power of the power source to a bit. The apparatus further includes an adjustment unit for controlling the switching between the drilling, tapping and unscrewing operations of the apparatus. The adjustment mechanism includes a bit shaft on which a drilling gear, a tapping gear and an unscrewing gear are fitted. The tapping gear and the unscrewing gear are respectively engaged with the tapping ratio gear and the unscrewing ratio gear. The drilling gear and the tapping gear are controlled by an adjustment button to synchronously move up and down on the bit shaft, whereby the drilling gear can be engaged with or disengaged from the drilling ratio gear.