Abstract: An electronic trash disposal unit comprises a control unit which scans and identifies disposed items to store them in an appropriate recycling bin. The unit is connectable to a communication network which updates a central database with the contents of each unit. The unit initiates a reorder instruction to suppliers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to apparatus and method of automatically counting the loaded electronic components in a carrier tape. A pair of detectors is arranged respectively above and below the carrier tape, and a counting wheel having teeth on the periphery is operatively coupled to the keyholes of the tape and reel machine. An encoder is utilized having its axis coupled to the counting wheel.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for scanning an optical code, in which an optical code scanner system includes an ambient light sensor having at least one photo sensor for sensing ambient light conditions and generating at least one first electrical signal corresponding to the sensing of the ambient light conditions, and a photo sensor array having a plurality of photo sensors for sensing light reflected from the target being imaged and generating a plurality of second electrical signals corresponding the sensing of the reflected light.

Abstract: Surface optical characteristics, alpha-numeric markings and other design features of memory cards, flash drives and similar devices combine to provide the devices with unique outer appearances. In one example, markings are held a distance from a reflective surface such that reflections of the markings off the surface are visible adjacent the markings. In another example, a diffusely reflecting rainbow hologram is combined with such markings or other design features.

Abstract: A system and method of managing assets using a combined electronic article surveillance (EAS) and barcode scanning device. The combined EAS/Scanner is portable and wirelessly connected to a network for facilitating a number of asset management functions, including personal shopping, pre-checkout, data mining, and inventory tracking.

Abstract: A device for communications may include a scanner to scan an object or code. The device for communications may include a processor to perform a selected function related to the scanned object or code.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recording a bar code comprising a plurality of base elements. A reading device generates a sequence of partially overlapping images which together reproduce the bar code. Images are analysed to produce information which describes the positions of the base elements in each image. The bar code is then reconstructed by putting together information that has been extracted from the subimages, so that the contents of the bar code can be interpreted. In reconstruction, the position information and the images are used. By using the image information, the putting together process can be made less calculation-intensive. The invention also relates to a corresponding device and a corresponding computer program.

Abstract: An automatic focusing system for an imaging-based bar code reader. The automatic focusing system employs a two step process for moving a lens of an imaging system along its path of travel such that a sharp image of a target bar code is projected or focused onto an imaging system pixel array. The first step is laser ranging which utilizes a laser beam for range finding. Laser ranging determines a distance between the imaging system pixel array and the target bar code. Given the determined distance, the automatic focusing system moves the lens to a suitable position for imaging the target bar code. If ambient conditions prevent laser ranging from properly working, the second step is focus analysis. Focus analysis involves moving the lens in accordance with a search routine and analyzing image frames of the target object to find a suitable focus position.

Abstract: An x-ray object scanning-tunnel system for automatically acquiring and linking object identity and attribute information about each object transported therethrough while bearing a bar code symbol and/or graphical indicia on the exterior surface thereof. The system comprises a scanning-tunnel housing through which one or more objects can be transported for capturing and processing digital images of the bar code symbol and/or identifying graphical indicia on the object so as to tread the bar code symbol and/or identifying graphical indicia, and identify the object by producing object identification information. An x-ray scanning subsystem mounted within the scanning-tunnel housing, produces an x-radiation energy beam for scanning the interior and/or contents of each object, and automatically generating x-radiation images of the object's interior and/or contents.

Abstract: An imaging module, which prevents a board on which an imaging device is mounted from being cracked by an impact, reduces a deviation between an imaging device and an optical axis of a lens system due to a temperature change and has high reliability, is obtained. The board (25) is fixed to a housing (23) in a first position located in neighborhood of the optical axis (C) of the lens system and the imaging device (4) by a first adhesive (16) of a high elastic modulus, and the board (25) is fixed to the housing (23) in the second position located farther away from the optical axis of the lens system than the first position by a second adhesive (17) of a low elastic modulus.

Abstract: In one embodiment there is described a reader capable of processing image data representing a substrate. The reader can include a multiple pixel image sensor and a lens focusing image onto the multiple pixel image sensor. In one embodiment the image data representing a substrate processed by a reader can include a representation of a bar code symbol.

Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor memory card which no longer allows an illegal practice of acquiring contents of a deleted file. Here, when a deletion event is generated, a deletion handler gives a priority to a null-clear operation of a file entry and a FAT for a file to be deleted over a null-clear operation to other constituents of the file. A null-clear operation to a file entity of the file is distributed to a plurality of event handlers including the deletion handler.

Abstract: A storage device to store data includes an external interface, a controller, a nonvolatile memory, and an IC card. In response to a first indication from the external device, the controller receives a program to be executed in the IC card from the nonvolatile memory or the external device and writes the program in the IC card. In response to a second indication from the external device, the controller deletes the program written in the IC card.

Abstract: A dual card system for a portable device and a fixed terminal machine is disclosed. The dual card system includes a first card having a first substrate and a first integrated circuit (IC) provided with a first plurality of contacts on a top surface of the first substrate, and a second card having a second substrate and a second IC provided with a second plurality of contacts on a top surface of the second substrate. The second substrate is provided with a first plurality of pins on a bottom surface thereof, to be electrically coupled with the first plurality of contacts, respectively.

Abstract: An IC card has a card substrate having semiconductor integrated circuit chips mounted thereon and a plurality of connector terminals formed thereon. The connector terminals are exposed from a casing. The connector terminals are laid out in plural sequences in staggered form between sequences adjacent to one another forward and backward as viewed in an IC card inserting direction. Owing to the adoption of the staggered layout, a structure or configuration wherein the amounts of protrusions of socket terminals of a card socket are changed and the socket terminals are laid out in tandem, can be adopted with relative ease. If a connector terminal arrangement of a downward or low-order IC card is adopted as a specific connector terminal sequence as it is, whereas a function dedicated for an upward or high-order IC card is assigned to another staggered connector terminal arrangement, then backward compatibility can also be implemented with ease.

Abstract: In the case of a system for identifying and authenticating accessories, auxiliary substances and/or operating substances for items of equipment, the accessories or the auxiliary or operating substances or their storage containers are provided with a data carrier portion on which information that can be detected by the human eye and is distinctive to a human viewer is stored. The item of equipment is in this case provided with a reading and evaluating device for this information. The reading and evaluating device has a comparison device for comparing the read information with a stored item of information as well as an enabling controller for at least one functional component of the item of equipment.

Abstract: A platform for electronic components has a temperature sensing array, a vibration sensing array, a programmable logic device, and one or more cooling fans. The programmable logic device receives temperature data from the temperature sensing array and structure-borne noise data from the vibration sensing array. The programmable logic device analyzes the data, and based on this analysis, maintains the temperature and low level noise requirements of the system by activating, deactivating, speeding up, or slowing down one or more cooling fans.

Abstract: A gas supplying apparatus for supplying deposition gas onto a substrate surface, the gas supplying apparatus comprising: a gas supplying ring with one or more gas supplying channels formed along the interior of the gas supplying ring and with a plurality of gas distribution channels directed toward a center of the gas supplying ring; and a plurality of adapters with gas nozzles connecting to the gas distribution channels, respectively, that detachably connect to the interior of the gas supplying ring, wherein the gas nozzles have a variety of injection configurations.

Abstract: A novelty waterfall that includes at least one water flow surface, a pump, and a sensor that detects a change of presence of an item. The novelty waterfall further includes a controller that is structured and arranged to operate the pump at least when the sensor detects the change of presence of the item. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A wick assembly is provided for use in a dispensing device that dispenses volatile material from a wick by heat. Two wick sections of differing material are provided in stacked fashion, with a coupler sleeve that can be used to facilitate attachment of the wick structure to a reservoir. One wick section preferably provides control over the rate of dispensing, where the other provides improved thermal resistance and resistance to clogging.

Abstract: Among other aspects shown and described, a fuel supply apparatus that provides multiple fuel spray targeting angles as a function of fuel pressure towards a combustion chamber of an engine to reduce hydrocarbon emission during cold-start or hot-start. A method and fuel system are also shown and described.

Abstract: An air flush system for a spraying system includes an air compressor unit and an inverter. The air compressor unit integrally comprises a compressor including an electric motor configured to operate upon receipt of alternating current voltage, a tank provided in fluid communication with the compressor and configured to store air compressed by the compressor; and an outlet provided in fluid communication with the tank and configured to selectively dispense compressed air from the tank to a portion of a spraying system to facilitate purging of material from the spraying system. The inverter is configured to selectively convert direct current voltage from a vehicular electrical system into alternating current voltage suitable to operate the compressor. A method for cleaning a spraying apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A length adjustable conduit has a hollow tubular body and a hollow tubular shaft coaxially disposed in fluid tight communication with the hollow tubular body. The conduit further includes an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the combined length of the tubular body and tubular shaft.

Abstract: A sprinkler includes an outer case and a riser mounted for reciprocation within the case. The riser supports a nozzle, an impeller, and a drive linkage connecting the nozzle and the impeller. A diaphragm valve is mounted in outer case beneath the riser and includes a valve member vertically reciprocable within a valve support housing to engage and disengage a valve seat. The valve seat can reciprocate relative to the valve support housing to reduce mechanical loading.

Abstract: The lawn sprinkler system utilizes a single impulse type sprinkler head and at least one (preferably a series of) ground anchor receptacle(s) for the single sprinkler head. The ground anchors are permanently placed as desired, with the single sprinkler head and water supply hose being moved from one ground anchor to another to complete the watering task. Each ground anchor is provided with indicators to indicate the stop settings for the impulse sprinkler head when installed at that location. The user installs the sprinkler head with its attached hose in the selected ground anchor, and sets the sprinkler head stops in accordance with the indicators on the ground anchor. When the watering has been accomplished at that location, the water is turned off, the sprinkler head moved to another anchor, its stops are adjusted, and the water turned on to continue the process.

Abstract: An automatic spray gun includes a cylinder for disposing a motor and a turbine therein and sealed by a sealing cap and an outer cap, a sleeve perpendicularly integrated with lower periphery of the cylinder, a container cap integrated with an under side of the sleeve for covering a paint container, a Y-shaped pressing means suspended from an axial rod on a top of the sleeve, a nozzle with a group of fittings engaged in the sleeve, a fist half handle integrated to the bottom of the cylinder and combined with a second half handle by screws, a tube, a hair switch and a number of electric wires disposed in the handle for connection of electric power to the motor through the switch which controls the rotation of the motor.

Abstract: A nozzle has a front, a back, and at least one flat surface extending therebetween. A door is coupled to the intersection of the front and flat surface by a live hinge. Optionally, the door has a portal within which a screen is mounted. The exterior surface of the door is provided with one or more curved hooks and the flat surface is provided with corresponding number of mating slots with which the hook(s) engage(s). Preferably, the interior of the door is provided with one or more curved hooks and a corresponding number of mating slots are provided on the front of the nozzle on an edge opposite the live hinge. Preferably, the door is provided with a tab which extends outward beyond the periphery of the nozzle on the edge of the door opposite the live hinge.

Abstract: A shower head assembly includes a hollow handle and a head. A base plate is engaged with the head and a rotatable member is connected to the head and a fixed plate is secured to the rotatable member. Two tubular members are located between the fixed plate and the base plate. Two springs are received in two respective interiors of the two tubular members and biased between the fixed plate and the base plate. A pattern plate having a plurality of pattern holes is fixed to the rotatable member. A filtering assembly including a cap, an adjusting member with a plurality of ribs, a first filter, a separation ring with a plurality of holes and a second filter. A bolt extends through the filtering assembly and connecting the filtering assembly to the pattern plate. A volume control device is engaged with a connection hole defined through a wall of the handle so as to control water volume through the handle.

Abstract: A specialized nozzle assembly that dispenses spray patterns of varying textures, e.g., coarse or fine particles; for use in an aerosol system for applying a spray texture material to a wall or like supporting structure. The nozzle assembly includes an elongated passageway and a generally cone-shaped member attached thereon.

Abstract: A spray head provided with a plurality of nozzles defined by a base and a deflector cap. Each nozzle is provided with a deflector portion or nozzle plate for directing an upward traveling fluid in an outward direction. Furthermore, the deflector portion may be provided with steps or vanes for altering and varying the flow characteristics of a fluid spray pattern exiting the nozzle. In this manner, different portions of the fluid spray pattern may be projected to varying distances so that the fluid may cover an area having generally straight boundaries and having one or more right angles. Furthermore, the fluid spray pattern may be used to cover a triangular area. In this manner, overspray is reduced. The areas covered by independent nozzles of the spray head may be proximally located by their arrangement within the spray head so as to minimize overlap of the areas.

Abstract: A hand trigger (16) is pivotally mounted on the handlebar (12) of the striper (14). A pair of selectors (26) are pivotally mounted at the trigger pivot points. The selectors (26) are made from a spring or spring-like steel, which allows the selectors (26) to springingly deform for gun selection and adjustment yet return to their original position and shape. This allows delayed gun activation, disabling of one or both guns from the trigger (16) and functioning as a one-handed gun selector.

Abstract: A micro-nozzle for generating micro-bubbles. The micro-nozzle includes a liquid inlet forming a liquid path, a gas inlet, and a constricting wall positioned in the liquid path and shaped to abruptly constrict said liquid path to a width of less than approximately 20 um and then gradually diverge.

Abstract: A selectively fillable ballast water tank is secured to the main frame of the drive units of a self-propelled irrigation machine. The water tank is selectively filled with water from the water pipeline when the system is going to remain stationary for a period of time, thereby reducing the risk that the drive unit will overturn when experiencing a high wind situation. The ballast water tanks are drained when the system is going to be used to irrigate.

Abstract: A shredder having a safety feature(s) that reduces potential safety hazards by detecting the touch of a portion of a person's body.

Abstract: A crushing control apparatus for a shearing crusher, which properly controls the crusher in accordance with kinds of objects to be crushed and is capable of reliably preventing stop of operation due to excessive load, clogging and the like, is provided. For this purpose, the crushing control apparatus includes a mode selecting switch (59) for selecting a mode according to each kind of the objects to be crushed, a ROM (33a) for storing a control condition of the rotary shafts (11, 11), which conforms to the mode for each of the mode, and a controller (33), which reads out the control condition corresponding to a selected mode from the ROM, when the predetermined mode is selected by the mode selecting switch, and controls the rotary shafts to be in the control condition which is read out.

Abstract: A system for processing waste on a continuous basis comprises an infeed assembly, a vessel held at a non-ambient pressure and/or temperature, and an outfeed assembly. The infeed assembly includes: a sleeve where waste is delivered; a gate construction that moves between an open and a closed position; and a ram that moves within the sleeve to compress waste when the gate construction is in the closed position and to push the compressed waste into the vessel, where it is metamorphically processed, when the gate construction is in the open position. The processed material moves from the vessel to the outfeed assembly, which includes a compaction chamber, a ram that moves within the compaction chamber, and a cutter assembly. Waste is compacted in the compaction chamber by the ram, cut by the cutter assembly, and delivered as a compacted block to an environment having an ambient pressure and/or temperature.

Abstract: The magnetic tape cassette has a base with an opening for forming a transparent window and a transparent resin-made window member to be installed in said opening. The window member is provided with an engaging unit which is to be fitted into the base at an angle and the base is provided with an engaging portion that is formed at an angle in correspondence to the engaging unit and the window member is installed in the opening by being fitted in at an angle.

Abstract: A cord storage device is provided which allows the simultaneous winding and unwinding of both halves of a cord while maintaining both cord ends in position for use and the device also permits unwinding of the cord from the storage device while one cord end is held in a fixed position.

Abstract: A yarn feeder system (1) includes a plurality of yarn feeders combined into one group (8). In the trial mode, the yarn feeders operate in an individually tension-controlled manner on the basis of a specified yarn tension value. The yarn feed quantities or yarn speeds that result from this at the various yarn feeders are reported to a central unit. From the reported yarn speeds, the central unit calculates a group average and sends this to the yarn feeders as a specified value for subsequent operation. As a result, the individual yarn feeders can subsequently operate in the purely positive mode. Moreover, the central unit can receive signals that characterize both the machine speed (rpm) and pattern signals, on the basis of which the yarn feeders of the particular group that is to respond at that time are switched on and off or speeded up or slowed down.

Abstract: A fishing line package and dispenser is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the fishing line package and dispenser includes a housing, a fishing line spool provided in the housing, a fishing line wound on the fishing line spool, a display tab extending from the housing and an attachment tab carried by the display tab and adapted to detachably engage the housing. A method of transferring fishing line to a reel of a fishing rod is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting rolls of work material for a printer includes first and second mandrel support plates each having a pair of mandrel supports spaced equidistant one from the other, along a length thereof. The first and second mandrel support plates are coupled to the printer for supporting opposing ends of a feeder roll mandrel and a take-up roll mandrel for the rolls of work material. One or both of the first and second mandrel support plates including adjustment means for adjusting the relative positions of the first and second mandrel support plates for alignment of the feeder and take-up roll mandrels one with the other.

Abstract: A highly maneuverable powered airship is disclosed. The powered airship may include an exterior shell having a front portion, a rear portion and a main axis; the exterior shell may be configured with an aspect ratio greater than or equal to 9:1. The powered airship may further include a motor powered by an energy source, the motor mounted to the rear portion of the exterior shell and configured for selectively providing thrust parallel to the main axis and in any direction up to 90° relative to the main axis. A solar-assisted, electrically powered airship and propeller assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: A flight-lock actuator that can be powered by two sources of stored energy when aircraft power has been switched off. A mechanical energy storage device and an electrical energy storage device provide a fully redundant energy storage system that stores sufficient energy to complete the actuator's extension stroke when aircraft power is removed. The actuator has a motor control system that limits the stroke velocity for both the extension and retraction strokes, including a damper feature capable of effectively braking the actuator during the back-driven extension stroke.

Abstract: An aircraft spraying conversion kit which provides for the aerial dispensing of a fire extinguishing agent. The kit includes a dispensing manifold assembly removably coupled to an open aircraft door which is supported by a support frame having two parallel support legs which also lock the opened aircraft door in a predetermined open position while the aircraft is in flight.

Abstract: An overhead running vehicle 10 uses an absolute position sensor or an encoder to detect its own position. The overhead running vehicle 10 then reports its own position and state to a system controller 14 via a communication line also used as an electricity feeding line. Further, the overhead running vehicle 10 intercepts reports from other overhead running vehicles 10 to avoid collisions or deadlocks. The system controller 14 and each overhead running vehicle 10 can determine the positions and state of other overhead running vehicles 10. This enables the system to be efficiently operated.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket (10), a cage (20), a front panel (30), and two sliding members (40). The bracket defines two locking openings (122) therein. The cage is slidably attachable to the bracket. The front panel is slidably attachable to the cage, and has a first sliding direction along which the cage slides into the bracket. Two operating poles (36) are formed on the front panel. Two sliding members are slidably disposed in the cage, and have a second sliding direction perpendicular to the first sliding direction. The sliding members are driven by the operating poles of the front panel for engaging into the locking openings of the bracket.

Abstract: An adjustable fixing mount for communication equipment comprises a seat, a horizontal rotary device, a pitch-adjusting device and a swing-adjusting device. The horizontal rotary device is mounted on the seat and is capable of rotating freely to adjust the horizontal angle. The pitch-adjusting device is disposed on the horizontal rotary device and is capable of rotating freely to adjust the pitch angle. The swing-adjusting device is disposed on the pitch-adjusting device and is capable of rotating freely to adjust the swing angle. The upper part of the swing-adjusting device includes an equipment seat to hold the communication equipment. The adjustable fixing mount could adjust the communication equipment toward an appropriate direction and angle.

Abstract: A secure dish holder that easily and firmly attaches to tables and various other structures without relying on suction or adhesive. The secure dish holder is easily released by an adult, but securely holds a dish or another article so that it is not easily spilled or dislodged by a child, by wind, or by movement of the structure. The secure dish holder includes a top plate with a fastener for a dish on the topside. The top plate has slip-resistant padding on the underside that grips the surface to which the secure dish holder attaches. The secure dish holder includes a top plate with posts extending substantially perpendicularly from the underside of the top plate and a bottom plate with holes that slide snugly over the posts so the bottom plate slides along the posts. A compressible material is fixed to the topside of the bottom plate.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a mechanism for adjusting the angle of an auxiliary support mounted on an auxiliary support mechanism. The mechanism may have a first member having a plurality of surfaces mounted on the end of an auxiliary support mechanism. The mechanism may also have a second member having a plurality of surfaces slideably enveloping said first member. The mechanism may still further have a third member movably connected to the auxiliary support mechanism as well as a spring member.

Abstract: An adjustable LCD screen is provided. The LCD screen is adjustable through 360 degrees. the inclination angle of the LCD is also adjustable. The LCD screen comprises a base seat having a top and a bottom side respectively mounted with a top groove and a bottom groove of co-axial; a top ring having a lower section being engaged with the top groove a bottom ring being engaged with the bottom groove a base plate mounted at the bottom section of the base seat a base seat plate covered the bottom section of the base seat; a rotating disc matching with the top groove at the bottom section a supporting seat;a string seat fixed to the fixed board; a supporting seat cover mounted to the rear side of the supporting seat; a screen having a rear side provided with a cavity; and a screen rear cover mounted onto the cavity.