Abstract: A heat dissipating base for laptops includes a casing member, inside which at least a fan is located, and an air duct which allows the fan to expel the air to the outside of the casing member. A cover member with an inclined top plate is joined to the casing member and an opening is made on the cover member to allow the fan to draw air into the casing member. The top face plate is curved inward and forms a gap between the top face plate and the bottom of the laptop resting on the heat dissipating base. The top face plate has multiple ventilation holes, so the cool air is sucked through the holes to efficiently cool down the temperature of the laptop.

Abstract: A fastener used in a blade server to secure a thermal module and a motherboard to a metal face panel, including a cushion member set between the metal face panel and the motherboard, an elastically compressible and electrically insulative spacer member set between the motherboard and the thermal module, a lock member fastened to the cushion member and the spacer member to lock the motherboard to the metal face panel, a locating member fastening the thermal module to the spacer member, and a spring member mounted on the locating member to keep the thermal module in close contact with a chip at the motherboard. The spacer member automatically adjusts the tightness between the thermal module and the chip at the motherboard, and isolates the digital grounding loop formed in the locating member and the thermal module from the analog grounding loop formed in the lock member and the metal face panel.

Abstract: A computer cooling apparatus is provided. The computer cooling apparatus includes a case, a fan, a CPU (central processing unit), and a heat radiating device. The case has an air outlet formed in one side. The fan is formed at another side of the case to suction external air. The CPU is installed in the case. The heat radiating device radiates heat generated from the CPU. The fan and the air outlet are formed in mutually opposite positions, and direct a flow of the external air suctioned by the fan in one direction.

Abstract: A cooling-fan-free system module includes a housing unit, a circuit module, and a heat radiating unit. The housing unit includes a front and a rear case assembled together to define a receiving space therebetween, and the rear case is made of a highly heat conducting metal material. The circuit module is received in the receiving space of the housing unit, and includes a circuit board, and at least one heat-producing element mounted on and electrically connected to the circuit board. The heat radiating unit includes at least one insulating heat conductor bonded to an inner side of the rear case corresponding to the heat-producing element for transferring the heat produced by the heat-producing element to the rear case, and at least one heat radiating member integrally formed on a back side of the rear case and consisting of a plurality of radiating fins.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device includes a heat sink including a heat conducting portion and a plurality of fins extending from the heat conducting portion. The heat conducting portion has a base portion for contacting a heat generating device, and two wing portions extending from the base portion. The heat sink has two slits extending through two opposite sides thereof. A fan holder having a fan mounted thereon is attached to a face of the heat sink. The fan holder includes two brackets each having a rib engaged in a corresponding slit of the heat sink to thereby attach the fan holder to the heat sink, and a faceplate having the fan thereon. The faceplate has an ear secured to a corresponding wing portion of the heat sink by a screw and a tab extending upwardly beyond a top end of the heat sink.

Abstract: A rack structure which is capable of improving heat-dissipating efficiency thereof within a limited space, and a communication apparatus which is capable of enhancing cooling efficiency by applying the rack structure thereto. In the rack structure of the communication apparatus, the air used for cooling printed circuit boards within a lower shelf and thereby increased in temperature is cooled by causing the same to flow through the heat-dissipating duct on a lateral side and is then used again for cooling printed circuit boards within an upper shelf. This makes it possible to increase the heat-dissipating efficiency of the communication apparatus to thereby improve the cooling performance thereof. As a consequence, the necessity of increasing the number of cooling fans or increasing the size of fans becomes small, and the cooling performance of the communication apparatus can be maintained within a limited installation space.

Abstract: In electronic and/or electrical equipment, a cable management assembly is configured for usage in an electronic and/or electrical equipment rack assembly. The cable management assembly comprises at least two arm members, at least one flexible coupling configured to attach two of the at least two arm members, and connectors configured to flexibly attach an electronic and/or electrical equipment component to an electronic and/or electrical equipment rack. The at least two arm members, the at least one flexible coupling, and the connectors are constructed from a material that removes heat from interior to the rack and is connected in a configuration that draws the removed heat to a heat sink element.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing two-phase heat transfer for semiconductor devices includes a vapor chamber configured to carry a cooling liquid, the vapor chamber having base section, and a plurality of three-dimensional (3D) shaped members. The plurality of 3D-shaped members have interior and exterior sidewalls, the 3D-shaped members being connected to the base section so that vapor carrying latent heat can reach the respective interior sidewalls and get transferred to the respective exterior sidewalls configured to be in contact with an external coolant. The vapor chamber is configured to be in contact with a semiconductor device in order to remove heat therefrom.

Abstract: A heat-dissipating device includes a mounting seat and a plurality of tapered heat-dissipating fins. The mounting seat is made of a thermally conducting material, and has an inner side surface adapted to be in thermal contact with a heat source, and an outer side surface. The heat-dissipating fins extend from the outer side surface of the mounting seat in a direction away from the mounting seat. Each of the heat-dissipating fins has a proximate end proximate to the mounting seat, and a distal end distal from the mounting seat. The thickness of each of the heat-dissipating fins reduces gradually from the proximate end to the distal end. The distance between any two adjacent ones of the heat-dissipating fins increases gradually in the direction.

Abstract: Provided are a high-power ball grid array (BGA) and a method for manufacturing the high-power BGA. The high-power BGA includes a printed circuit board which has a through hole at its center, connection pads which are formed on the bottom of the printed circuit board, matrix solder balls which surround the through hole and are adjacent to the connection pads on the bottom of the printed circuit board, a heat spreader which is formed on the top surface of the printed circuit board and includes an insulating layer of a high thermal conductivity, a semiconductor chip which is mounted downwardly on the bottom surface of the heat spreader, within the through hole, and includes a plurality of pads for bonding via gold wires with the connection pad, and a passive film which fills the through hole and is formed at the bottom of the semiconductor chip.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a structure for holding cards having electronic and/or micromachined components. The structure provides a chassis comprising a plurality of bays for receiving cards such that the cards are oriented parallel to one another. Each bay comprises a fin front-plate fabricated from thermally-conductive material(s). Each fin front-plate is coupled to or integrally formed with a base in a manner which permits thermal conductivity therebetween. A backplane is located in a concave region in the base. For each bay holding a card, the backplane comprises an electrical connector for electronically coupling to a corresponding electrical connector on the card. When held in their respective bays, cards are thermally coupled to the fin front-plates. The base of the chassis preferably comprises an ingress port, an egress port and a network of conduits for conducting fluid which cools and/or redistributes the heat created by the cards and their components.

Abstract: Flexible circuitry is populated with integrated circuitry (ICs) disposed along one or both major sides. Contacts distributed along the flexible circuitry provide connection between the module and an application environment. A rigid substrate configured with wings diverging from a central axis to create, preferably, a ‘V’-shaped structure provide supportive structure for the populated flex circuitry that is wrapped about an edge of the substrate.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device used for dissipating heat from heat generating electronic components mounted on an interface card, which has a mounting bracket for being mounted to a computer case, includes a heat-absorbing member, a pair of heat pipes and a pair of heat-dissipating members. The heat-absorbing member is bound to the heat generating electronic components for absorbing heat generated by the electronic components. The heat-dissipating members are disposed within the computer case and located at one peripheral side edge of the graphics card. The heat-absorbing member and the heat-dissipating members are connected by the heat pipes so as to transfer the heat received by the heat-absorbing member to the heat-dissipating members for further dissipating.

Abstract: A power drive stack system comprises a series of power electronic modules, each one of the modules containing power components and module contacts electrically and mechanically aligned for building a portion of a complete AC/DC drive stack. The modules utilize a common set of circuit connection points that are matched to a common set of physical connection points. The modules can be plugged together like building blocks to form a large variety of AC/DC drive stacks that can be tailored to meet an exact system requirement. The drive stack may be used in conjunction with a controller to adjust the torque and speed of an AC/DC electric motor.

Abstract: A micro memory card includes a first housing having a first thickness and a first width; a first device connector formed on an end of the first housing, the first device connector conforming to a first device connection standard and allowing access to memory of the micro memory card by a device compatible with the first device connection standard; a second housing having a second thickness and a second width, the second housing being integrally joined with the first housing; and a second device connector formed on an end of the second housing at an opposite end of the micro memory card from the first device connector, the second device connector conforming to a second device connection standard and allowing access to memory of the micro memory card by a device compatible with the second device connection standard.

Abstract: A semiconductor device used as an ID chip is provided, of which operation is terminated when its role is finished or expires. According to the invention, an antenna circuit, a voltage detecting circuit, a current amplifier circuit, a signal processing circuit, and a fuse are provided over an insulating substrate. When large power is applied to the antenna circuit, a voltage is detected by voltage detecting circuit and a corresponding current is amplified by the current amplifier circuit, thereby the fuse is melted down. Also, when an anti-fuse is used, the anti-fuse can short an insulating film by applying an excessive voltage. In this manner, the semiconductor device has a function for making it invalid by stopping operation of the signal processing circuit when the role of the device is finished or expires.

Abstract: A second ground plane (18); has one end opposite to a connector (14), which end is connected to a first ground plane (17) by resistor connection element (41). Accordingly, it is possible to lower Q of resonance of the ground structure by the resistor connection element (41) and to prevent generation of an intense electromagnetic field attributed to an electromagnetic field of a data processing circuit. Especially when the resistor connection element (41) has a resistance value identical to a characteristic impedance of the ground structure, the ground structure is terminated in a matched way and it is possible to assure prevention of generation of an electromagnetic field attributed to resonance.

Abstract: What is provided is a multi-layer PCB having a plurality of stacked dielectric layers, a conductor disposed on at least one of the plurality of dielectric layers, and a non-conductive via extending through at least a portion of the plurality of dielectric layers to intersect the conductor. A conductive body in an activated state is introduced into the non-conductive via, and upon contacting the conductor, the activated state conductive body adheres to the conductor. The activated state conductive body is then effected to a deactivated state, wherein the conductive body is affixed to the conductor to provide an electrical connection thereto.

Abstract: An ATCA locking lever mounting structure installed in a motherboard blade formed of a motherboard and a face panel and inserted into a machine case of a server system is disclosed to included a grounding plate fixedly provided at the motherboard near a through hole on the face panel, and a locking lever pivoted to a pivot device at the motherboard and turnable about the pivot device between the locking position where the locking lever locks the motherboard blade to the machine case of the server system and connects the grounding plate to the machine case to have the motherboard be grounded, and the unlocking position where the motherboard blade is unlocked from the machine case.

Abstract: A chip capacitor 20 is provided in a core substrate 30 of a printed circuit board 10. This makes it possible to shorten a distance between an IC chip 90 and the chip capacitor 20 and to reduce loop inductance. Since the core substrate 30 id constituted by provided a first resin substrate 30a, a second resin substrate 30b and a third resin substrate 30c in a multilayer manner, the core substrate 30 can obtain sufficient strength.

Abstract: A support tray with fold-away handles is disclosed. When the support tray (which may be used to support a printed circuit board) is installed into a computer chassis, the handles are put into an upright position in which the handles extend above the support tray. In this position, the handles can be held by a user to easily lower the support tray into the chassis. When the support tray is not installed in a chassis (e.g. when the support tray is being shipped), the handles are put into a fold-away position in which the handles are situated underneath the support tray. This enables the support tray to maintain a low profile when the handles are not in use.

Abstract: A board coupling apparatus includes a base including a board coupling side and defining a rod passageway. A rod is moveably coupled to the base and located in the rod passageway, whereby the rod is resiliently biased such that the rod extends from the board coupling side of the base. A board retaining member extends from the base and is located adjacent the board coupling side of the base, whereby the board retaining member is located in a spaced apart orientation from the rod passageway and the rod. The board coupling apparatus may be part of a chassis and used to couple a board to the chassis and restrict the boards movement in a first, second, and third axis.

Abstract: A console assembly and a light assembly for a motor vehicle. The light assembly includes a light pipe and a light module. The light pipe has opposing first and second surfaces and opposing interior and exterior surfaces. The light module disposed adjacent to the interior surface. The second surface has a groove disposed between the interior and exterior surfaces that is configured to receive a console unit.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus (10) comprises a light engine (12) producing ultra violet radiation. An enclosure (14) surrounds a radiation generating area of the light engine (12) to encompass the radiation. At least one wall (28) of the enclosure (14) is substantially reflective of the ultraviolet radiation. The enclosure (14) includes a replaceable top portion (30) which includes a phosphor portion (32). The phosphor portion (32) is spaced from the radiation generating area of the light engine (12) by a height of the enclosure (14).

Abstract: The invention provides a circuit device, embedded in an object, which includes N light-emitting devices, a motion-actuated switch, a controller, a battery, and a water-proof enclosure, N is an integer larger than 2. In addition, each light-emitting device includes a respective first light-emitting diode and a second light-emitting diode. The motion-actuated switch is capable of sensing a motion of the object, for generating a controlling signal. The controller is electrically connected to the motion-actuated switch and each of the light-emitting devices for driving the first light-emitting diodes and the second diodes lighting on the basis of at least one lighting sequence when triggered by the controlling signal from the motion-actuated switch.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for providing a luminous writing surface, whose color, color temperature, and/or brightness are controlled to achieve a desired contrast between the writing surface and markings removably made thereon. For example, LED-based light sources and/or LED-based controllable lighting units can be employed to back-light or edge-light a transparent or translucent material thereby providing the luminous writing surface.

Abstract: An illuminated support structure comprised of: a first and second vertical post; a top rail and bottom rail positioned between the posts; a plurality of spindles positioned at intervals between the and bottom rails and capable of providing intervals of unlit areas between each spindle; at least one light source for each spindle; and a power source to provide power to each of said at least one light source.

Abstract: A recessed ceiling mounted luminaire with a single piece, dual finish coating reflector designed to evenly illuminate vertical surfaces without the use of a lens medium, such as interiors walls of a building, utilizing vertical lamp sources mounted on a common down light frame and giving a common down light exterior visual appearance from the space below. Current art utilized modified downlight reflectors with an additional kicker reflector added to redirect only a portion of available light accordingly. This invention combines lessons learned by previous art with the ability to complete the task by using a single reflector design with added efficiency. This adds advantages not previously seen in this area of expertise including higher energy efficiency with better uniformity on all areas of the vertical surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative wall light fixtures or sconces which includes a two part structure (1) which includes a front plate a hollow generally translucent bowl that has pegs mounted on the inside upper edge of said member (2) which includes a back plate that has notches which is on the upper edge of the said back plate which holds the translucent bowl, a single-cell or multi-cell battery, a said light bulb and said switch means being provided for switching the light bulb on and off in accordance with the invention

Abstract: An elliptical reflector is provided that produces a small, circular, concentrated light beam and a less bright, larger outer elliptical flood light. The outer rim of the reflector is curved, and a matching curved lens is provided for covering the outer rim of the reflector. The curved outer rim of the reflector and the curved lens permit the light beam to extend in a broader horizontal pattern of light, potentially providing close to 180 degrees of illumination. If desired, a portion of the light can be directed downward to light a dark path, for instance.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a tail cap for portable lighting device such as a flashlight. The tail cap includes a locking mechanism which secures the tail cap on the flashlight as well as enables or disables the switch that activates, or deactivates the flashlight and/or its various lighting modes. The tail cap with the present multi-purpose locking mechanism allows the user to rapidly replace the battery, and ensures that the switch and contact pins return to the correct position, after the tail cap is reinserted. The combined use of a magnetic switch and O-ring gasket between the tail cap and main housing ensures complete waterproofing. The ambidextrous switch consisting of either a switch bar or dual push-button switch located on the rear wall of the tail cap allows ambidextrous use, even when the flashlight is mounted on a firearm such as a handgun, where the trigger guard would normally interfere with the operation of a switch mounted on the rear face of the flashlight.

Abstract: A light source system is arranged about an axis, and includes a planar member having top and bottom surfaces with a central aperture and a plurality of electrical conductors spaced about the central aperture and extending beyond the top and bottom surfaces. A portion of the electrical conductors extending beyond the top surface have electrical insulators. A base having passages to receive the electrical conductors extends beyond the bottom surface and includes a boss on the top surface fitted through the aperture. A body has a first part coaxial with the axis and a second part transverse to the axis. A light source is positioned near an end of the first part. The base is positioned at an opposite end of the body and a plurality of rod-like members project from the second part parallel to the axis; and a light emitting diode is positioned adjacent the first part.

Abstract: A lighting display system is provided comprising in its basic form a channel for mounting on a suitable display surface, a light secured within the channel, and an electrical means for powering the light. Preferably, the channel conforms to the shape of the light, which is a rope light, in order to releaseably retain the light. The channel can be interconnected with other channels, with caps including pivot caps, to form a lighting display suitable for mounting to an underlying surface of some types, such as a commercial or residential structure.

Abstract: A modular light bar having crisscross lighting in the front and rear. Each module may include two horizontal layers of lighting supported on the underside of a mounting plate and connected to a terminal strip. A quick disconnect connects the terminal strip to a dimmer/flasher and controller.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for generating essentially white light. In one example, a white light generating apparatus comprises at least one first white LED characterized by a first spectrum, and at least one second white LED characterized by a second spectrum, wherein the first spectrum is substantially different than the second spectrum.

Abstract: The present application discloses a light source comprising an LED die having an emitting surface and an optical element including a base, an apex, and a side joining the base and the apex, wherein the base is optically coupled to and mechanically decoupled from the emitting surface.

Abstract: A lamp includes at least one decorative bar, and at least one socket angle adjustably mounted on the decorative bar. Thus, the socket is angle adjustable relative to the decorative bar to adjust the angle of the electric bulb on the socket so as to satisfy a user's requirement. In addition, the fixing flange of the insert of the socket has a shape and a size matching that of the fixing hole of the decorative bar, so that the fixing flange of the insert is fit into the fixing hole of the decorative bar easily and quickly, thereby facilitating the user adjusting the angle of the socket.

Abstract: A lighting system for delivering a dynamic, fully customized, and automatic illumination to a subject. The lighting system comprises a programmable light unit for emitting a programmed pattern and spectra of illumination, a sensor pod comprising an array of sensors for detecting ambient lighting conditions and subject characteristics, a control unit for allowing a user to program the lighting system, and a processing unit for analyzing data from the sensor pod and control unit to construct an optimal lighting profile in accordance therewith. The lighting system generates light in accordance with the lighting profile which is fully optimized in spectrum, intensity, color, contrast, temperature, angle, and focus for any given environment, subject and task.

Abstract: A light source is disclosed. For example, the light source includes an enclosure forming an internal volume, the enclosure having at least one side, a top and a bottom. At least one light emitting diode (LED) may be deployed within the internal volume of the enclosure. Optionally, an optic may be coupled to each one of the at least one LEDs. The light source also includes a potting compound surrounding said at least one LED and substantially filling said internal volume or covering said top of said enclosure and substantially sealing said enclosure.

Abstract: A document illuminator includes first and second cover portions, first and second illumination sources, and a power source. The first and second cover portions are connected and foldable along a spine portion. The first and second illumination sources are secured to a corresponding one of the first and second cover portions. The power source is electrically connected to the first and second illumination sources to selectively power the first and second illumination sources when a power switch is activated. When first and second translucent documents are secured to corresponding ones of the first and second cover portions and power is supplied to the first and second illumination sources, each of the first and second illumination sources direct illumination through a corresponding one of the first and second translucent documents.

Abstract: The present application discloses a light source comprising an LED die having an emitting surface and an optical element including a base, an apex, the base, and a converging side joining the base and the apex, wherein the base is optically coupled to the emitting surface. Furthermore, the optical element comprises a first section including the base and that is composed of a first material and a second section including the apex and that is composed of a second material.

Abstract: A light-emitting module that allows a display panel to be made thinner is presented. The light-emitting module includes a point-light source and an optical cap. The point-light source is disposed on a substrate. The optical cap surrounds a side portion and an upper portion of the point-light source and has a first embossing pattern formed thereon. Light is emitted from the point-light source and passes through the optical cap to be diffused, for example by the first embossing pattern. Thus, extra components such as a diffusing plate, a diffusing sheet, etc., may be omitted from the display device, and the display device may be slimmer.

Abstract: A lighted lens housing is provided, having led(s) placed in progression around a lens opening. The light generated from led(s) is directed to a desired focal point by means of deflector ring found adjacent the outer edge of led(s). A central lens channel is provided for the insertion and placement of a desired lens. A threaded opening at one end of lens channel for attachment to a typical jewelers loupe. Electrical power is provided by button cell battery.

Abstract: A projector device-of the present invention includes a light blocking mechanism for blocking leak light from a lamp unit. The light blocking mechanism includes a first light blocking member having a plurality of first light blocking plates arranged therein at certain pitches, and a second light blocking member having a plurality of second light blocking plates arranged therein at certain pitches. The first light blocking plates and the second light blocking plates each define a gap providing an air flow passage. A flat inclined part of each second light blocking plate extends in an inverted direction to a flat inclined part of each first light blocking plate, with a predetermined angle of inclination, so that the first light blocking plates and the second light blocking plates block the light emitted from the lamp unit toward a vent of a casing in all orientations.

Abstract: A vehicle part themed desk lamp is described. In particular, the present invention relates to a desk lamp utilizing authentic or replica vehicular parts, such as an engine valve cover for the lamp shade and spark plug wiring connecting the desk lamp base to the lamp shade. Logos may be disposed on the vehicular parts.

Abstract: A lamp includes a stand, and a shade mounted on the stand. The stand includes a support post, a base plate mounted on a first end of the support post, and a socket mounted on a second end of the support post. When the shade is rested on the socket of the stand, the lamp functions as a lamp, and when the shade is rested on the base plate of the stand, the lamp functions as a basket. Thus, the lamp both functions as a lamp and a basket, so that the lamp has double functions, thereby enhancing the versatility of the lamp.

Abstract: The components of an adjustable light fixture mounting assembly are secured during adjustment of a light in a lighting system. A knuckle joint with a locking taper secures an upper knuckle half to a lower knuckle half. The locking taper secures the adjustment of the knuckle halves, even if the knuckle screw becomes loosened. In a further embodiment, an O-ring seal between a double locking taper seals the knuckle joint from moisture. A rotating locking clamp secures the lower knuckle half to a nipple with a reverse taper on both the lower knuckle half and the nipple, while allowing rotation of the lower knuckle half with respect to the nipple. Stop pins in the lower knuckle and nipple cooperate with an interior profile of the rotating locking clamp to allow 360 degrees rotation of the lower knuckle half with respect to the nipple.

Abstract: A lighting device with at least one lighting unit for vehicles, preferably motor vehicles. The lighting device comprises at least one illuminant unit with one circuit board, and with at least one illuminant attached to the circuit board, connected to the conductive paths of the circuit board through contacts. The illuminant is positioned at the front face of the circuit board in order to configure the lighting device so that it can be manufactured simply and economically in a particularly flat configuration and in any curved shape. The lighting device is advantageously used in vehicles, preferably in motor vehicles.

Abstract: A lightening apparatus, taking advantage of rotating shaft of a bicycle wheel, is provided. The lightening apparatus of the current application is comprised of an AC(alternating current) electricity generator, two sets of pluralities of LEDs (light emitting diodes) are immobilized inside of a rotating lightening case and connected with electric wires, and a rotating connector. The AC generator is attached inside of an immobilized cover, which is fixed to a non-rotating shaft of a bicycle wheel. The rotating lightening case is fixed to a rotating shaft of a bicycle wheel. The rotating connector is placed inside of a rotating annular disc that is fixed to the rotating shaft of a bicycle. The LEDs immobilized on the lightening case of the current application blinks as the wheel of the bicycle turns.

Abstract: A floor mat system that includes a mat having a decoratively shaped first portion that allows light to transmit therethrough and is surrounded by a second portion that does not allow light to transmit therethrough. A light source is positioned beneath at least the first portion of the mat. When activated, the light source shines through the first portion and thereby illuminates and draws attention to the decorative image. The light source is coated in a polycarbonate resin film to protect and strengthen the same against damage as people walk over the mat. A non-transparent coating may be applied to selective regions of the protective film to create the same decorative transparent image therein and to thereby allow light to only be emitted from a particular region of the light source. The mat may be made from a flow-through material, a non-flow-through material with a gripping upper surface and wells; or a combination of flow-through and non-flow-through material.