Abstract: The present invention relates to a curved rear pressure bulkhead (1) made of a composite material, comprising three layers: an outer layer (2) and an inner layer (3) symmetrical with one another, which are made of a fiber laminate, and the intermediate layer or core (4) made of a lightweight material. With such a sandwich-type shape, the resulting bulkhead (1) is able to withstand the bending loads coming from the strain and pressurization of the fuselage without having to increase its stiffness by means of using some type of stiffener. The bulkhead (1) comprises a ring (6) that is attached to the ends of the sandwich shape. This ring (6) is split into several parts (8) to facilitate the assembly of the bulkhead (1) made of composite material to the fuselage skin (5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aircraft load frame (1) made of a composite material, characterized in that it comprises two side elements (2, 3) and a base element (7), the side elements (2, 3) being joined at the inner part of the frame (1) by means of the base element (7) and each of the side elements (2, 3) comprising a leg (4) joining the frame (1) to the aircraft fuselage skin, a web (5) and a lower flange (6) joining the web (5) and the base element (7).

Abstract: The present invention provides a stiffening element for stiffening a step-like substructure, in particular in an aircraft or spacecraft, having a foot section which is composed of a fiber composite material and is shaped in the form of a step such that it essentially fills the substructure. A method is also provided for production of a stiffening element for stiffening of a step-like substructure in an aircraft or spacecraft, according to which a profile part with a foot section which is composed of a carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic is provided, at least one layer of a glass-fiber-reinforced plastic is laminated onto the foot section, and the glass-fiber-reinforced plastic is milled corresponding to a step-like shape which essentially fills the substructure.

Abstract: The present invention is a fast inflating parasail jump suit combining an inflatable parasail, an inflatable jump suit with outside and inside coupled at edges to provide an inflatable pressurized gas volume, at least one inflator device for storing and swiftly releasing pressurized gas into the parasail and suit upon activation, a suit harness coupling outside of suit to inside liner to body center of mass, and attachments coupling to parasail providing sail support to suit in suspension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to helicopter automatic piloting equipment. The automatic piloting device for helicopter acts on flight controls of the helicopter that are affected by mechanical play by means of a group of mechanically irreversible rams termed series rams with fast response and short stroke, placed in series on the flight controls. According to the invention, the device comprises at least one detector for detecting direction of variation of the displacement instructions of the series rams and a play compensator adding to the instruction, as a function of the latter's direction of variation, a corrective term dependent on the mechanical play affecting the flight control equipped with the series ram concerned.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for adjusting the lift characteristics of an aircraft with a high lift device (2) that is movably attachable to a wing element (1) and that comprises at least one slot covering device (3; 4), wherein the at least one slot covering device (3; 4), is movably attachable to the wing element (1). The slot covering device (3; 4) is designed to regulate the size of a slot (7) between the wing element (1) and the high lift device (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft with low noise, such as during take-off and landing. According to the invention, the aircraft comprises: two wings (2, 3) which have a reverse sweep (?) and which do not support an engine; a rear vertical tail unit consisting of at least two fins (5, 6) and forming a channel (8) together with the rear part (7) of the fuselage (4), which is disposed on the back of same; and at least one turboshaft engine (9, 10) which is disposed on the back of the fuselage (4), such that the gas streams generated by the turboshaft engine (9, 10) enter the channel (8) and such that the downstream noise of the engine (9, 10) is masked laterally and downwardly by said channel. The root sections (11, 12) of the wings (2, 3) are disposed close to the air inlet (15, 16) of the turboshaft engine (9, 10) such that the upstream noise generated thereby is masked laterally and downwardly by said wings (2, 3).

Abstract: Dual flow auxiliary power unit (APU) inlets and associated systems and methods are disclosed. An inlet in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes an entrance aperture and a divider positioned in the inlet and located to separate a first portion of the inlet from a second portion of the inlet. The first portion can be configured to couple to an engine air intake of an APU, and the second portion can be configured to direct air away from the air intake. The divider can be positioned to direct air having a first total pressure level and a first distortion level to the first portion of the inlet, and direct air having a second total pressure level and second distortion level to the second portion of the inlet. The first total pressure level can be approximately the same as or higher than the second total pressure level, or the second distortion level can be approximately the same as or higher than the first distortion level, or both.

Abstract: A system is provided for temporary protection operation of at least one controller box for a railroad switch turnout in a powered mode or non-power mode depending on the railroad configuration and independent of the controller box. A normal controller box is coupled to the normal switch point and includes a block slidably received within the housing based on moving the normal switch point to establish at least one pair of electrical contacts within the housing. A controller is coupled to the controller box to verify a pair of compressed contacts to determine that the normal switch point has moved to the normal position to cause the controller box to send an open signal to a pair of switch connections.

Abstract: A track switch actuator which has the advantages of slow, smooth realistic operation, small package size that permits hidden installation directly beneath the track switch and unobtrusive, simple design which does not detract from realistic appearance. In fact, the preferred embodiment is sufficiently small to be installed to the bottom of a track switch before the track switch is installed into the layout. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, a small low voltage DC motor is installed into an elongated ABS plastic extrusion having an elongated radial wall opening. The motor shaft is affixed to a lead screw on which a threaded slider travels from one end to another depending on the direction of lead screw rotation. An actuator arm in the form of a nail-like projection, is soldered or otherwise firmly affixed to the slider exterior so that the projection travels with the slider along the lead screw with the projection extending perpendicularly from the lead screw.

Abstract: A cable connector having a generally tubular shape with a frontal portion and a rear portion is provided. The frontal portion is on a plane perpendicular to an axis with an undivided annular structure having an outer semi-conic wing that secures the cable connector to a knock-out opening prior to a cable insertion therein and an inner receptacle structure for receiving a cable in a direction that is parallel to the axis. A rear grasping portion separated into a pivoting rigid latch segment with a tightening handle for clasping against a fixed slot segment with a releasing handle for grasping the inserted cable is also provided.

Abstract: An example leveling device includes a first plate having a first set of positioning teeth and a second plate having a second set of positioning teeth. The first set of positioning teeth engage the second set of positioning teeth. The first plate is rotatable relative to the second plate to alter the angular relationship between the first plate and the second plate to provide a level surface.

Abstract: A combination furniture foot cover and sliding device includes a housing member for covering a foot of a piece of furniture, such housing member being manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a predetermined size and a predetermined shape. A securing means is operably connected to such housing member for securing such housing member to such foot. At least one layer of a second predetermined material is operably connected to such housing member and securable with a bottom surface of such foot for enabling such foot to slide easily along a floor.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for a prefabricated column assembly comprising a column having an external wall and an internal wall defining a channel for receiving a mounting post, the mounting bracket configured to be received by the channel having a body defining a hole for receivingly engaging the mounting post and having a peripheral edge. The peripheral edge defining a slot for receiving an elongated support strip for providing a lateral support anchor for the column assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for detachably connecting a selected one of various accessories to a bicycle. The apparatus includes a receptacle, an insert and a fastening device. The receptacle is connected to the bicycle. The insert is connected to the selected accessory so that the selected accessory is detachably connected to the bicycle when the insert is inserted in the receptacle. The fastening device is used to keep the insert in the receptacle.

Abstract: A product hanger for use in a grid wall display system, the product hanger configured to removably secure to the horizontal members of a grid wall display panel. The product hanger includes a forwardly extending peg for retaining products thereon and an attachment hook, the attachment hook including a top portion configured to engage a horizontal member of the grid wall panel, and a bottom portion including a forwardly facing open arm configured to snap fit on to another horizontal member of the grid panel.

Abstract: A low profile projector mount for media projectors, enabling images of a media projector to be sufficiently aligned with a projection screen upon which the images are to be displayed. The alignment of the low profile projector mount is achieved through pitch, roll, and/or yaw adjustment mechanisms incorporated into the low profile projector mount. The low profile projector mount can be flush mounted to a ceiling or attached to an extension column or other intermediary support system. A quick-release system allows a projector attached to the low profile, projector mount to be removed without disturbing the low profile, projector mount. In addition, retractable members for effectuating the pitch, roll, and/or yaw adjustments are utilized.

Abstract: A universal rail mounting bracket for attachment of a handrail or fence rail to a support structure. An adapter is also disclosed which is matingly engageable with the bracket, the adapter providing a suitable geometric mating surface with a support structure to which the rail will be attached, such as a wall, fence post, or column. By substitution of the adapter portion, the bracket portion can be adapted to virtually any surface and can support the attachment of the rail such that is may extend at any desired angle.

Abstract: An improved scaffolding securement system is provided which is adjustable and reusable. By securing a first threaded bar to a building and a second threaded bar to a scaffold, a turnbuckle provided therebetween allows for incremental adjustment of the distance between the scaffold and the building as desired. Additionally, as the profile of the portion of the scaffolding securement system connected to the structure is slightly smaller than a standard brick, only one brick need be left out of the structure and subsequently placed when the scaffolding securement system is removed. By utilizing a collar around the scaffold, the scaffolding securement system allows for incremental lateral adjustments of the scaffolding securement system relative to the scaffold, with a set screw locking the scaffolding securement system relative to the scaffold when the desired orientation has been achieved.

Abstract: An adaptor for securing portable devices to mounts used in vehicles such as motorcycles comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed end walls and opposed side walls each having a lower portion that projects outwardly from the bottom wall and is formed with a channel extending from one end wall to the other. A support plate of the vehicle mount slides into these channels, and a spring-biased pin carried by the bottom wall of the adaptor secures the adaptor in place onto the vehicle mount by extending into a locking bore formed in the support plate of such mount.

Abstract: An idler roller retainer clip includes a generally U-shaped member having a first end and a second opposite end, a base wall and opposing side walls extending from the base wall in a first direction. The base wall comprises an elevated tab extending from the base wall in a direction generally opposite the first direction. The side walls each comprise an edge spaced from the base wall. The edge of each side wall has a first portion, centered between the first and second ends, that is generally parallel to the base wall. Each edge further has a second portion between the first portion and the respective first and second end of the U-shaped member. The second portion of each lower edge extends at an angle from the first portion toward the base wall.

Abstract: Various systems including brackets and associated wires are disclosed for suspending fixtures from ceilings and the like. The systems improve over the prior art in several ways. Attachment of the wire to the bracket is faster and easier. The attachment can be made more rigid. Several different components can be combined to adapt to different suspension requirements. Brackets can be provided with structure to make more stable connections to cement and masonry.

Abstract: An adjustable hanger bar assembly securable to a support structure including an elongate first member and an elongate second member. The first member is telescopically received within the second member. A securement section is supported on the second member. The securement member captures the first member within the second member and permits relative movement between the first and second members in a direction along a longitudinal axis of the first and second members, and restricts motion between the first and second members in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A swivel for use in a rotator is disclosed. The swivel includes an inner member having a cylindrical portion and an annular outer member arranged around the inner member and rotatably connected thereto via a bearing. At least one of the inner member and the outer member is provided with an annular fluid channel, one of the members having a fastening flange with an upper and a lower flange surface. The flange includes attachment structure configured to fix the flange to a support structure. A first fluid path extends through the flange from a first opening in a circumferential face of the fastening flange, to the fluid channel. A second fluid path at least partially extends through the inner member in a substantially axial direction from the fluid channel to a second opening.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device is provided with a body, a stand to support the body, and an adjustment system which is arranged between the body and the stand and adjusts the tilt of the body. The adjustment system has a first positioning portion and a second positioning portion which is arranged independent from the first positioning portion. The first positioning portion determines the position of the body on the stand. The second positioning portion has the first positioning portion function as a pivot point to rotate the body in a predetermined angle with respect to the stand to determine the position of the body on the stand in the predetermined rotated angle.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes an electronic device and a stand for the electronic device. The electronic device comprises multiple sets of contact points compatible with the stand, each set of contact points being associated with a different orientation for the electronic device. The stand selectively interfaces with one of the multiple sets of contact points to stabilize the electronic device.

Abstract: A vehicular side mirror includes a base, supports and a mirror holder. The bas has pivoting portions and locating portions. A locking rod is provided on the locking portions and urged by an elastic element. One end of each support is disposed with a pivoting block pivoted to the pivoting portion of the base. The other end of each support is disposed with a locking block. Locking recesses are disposed on the perimeter of the pivoting block and secured in position by the locking rod of the base. The mirror holder is inserted onto the supports and comprises sliding channels. Both ends of each sliding channel are respectively disposed with a first limit block and a second limit block to restrict sliding movement of the locking block of the support to allow the mirror holder be firmly secured in place when extended or retracted.

Abstract: A motorcycle license plate support including a coupling portion and a support portion. The coupling portion is coupled to a rear fender of the motorcycle and includes a display surface that is visible through an aperture defined by the rear fender. The support portion depends from the coupling portion and includes first and second projections that house portions of a detent assembly. A coupling member is pivotably coupled to the support portion by the detent assembly and includes a first portion engaging the detent assembly and a second portion that is movably coupled to the first portion. The second portion is moveable to adjust a length of the coupling member to accommodate differently sized license plates, and the coupling member is pivotable with respect to the support portion between extended and folded positions.

Abstract: A device for hanging objects from an outside part of a building, including a mast for mounting the device to an outside area of a structure such as a porch, deck, patio and the like. The mast extends upward at least above any railing on the deck. A pivot head is slidably mounted on the mast for rotation about the vertical axis, the pivot head extending horizontally out from the outside area to its extended end. An extension arm has a first end engaging the extended end of the pivot head and a second end for holding a hanger rail for hanging objects such as flower pots and bird feeders thereon.

Abstract: An object such as an electromagnetic valve is resiliently mounted (or in a floating manner) on a mounting base such as an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine. A valve port of the electromagnetic valve is connected to a connecting hole of the intake manifold via an O-ring, and a stay connected to the electromagnetic valve is coupled to a bolt via a resilient member such as a grommet. The bolt is rotated to be fastened to the intake manifold by screwing. A rod portion of the bolt is inserted into a hole of the grommet. Projections and depressions such as grooves extending along the rotational direction of the rod portion are formed on the inner surface of the grommet hole to reduce a contacting area and abrasion force between the grommet and the rod portion. In this manner, deformation of the grommet caused by rotation of the rod portion is suppressed.

Abstract: A generator assembly for mounting to a container. The generator assembly includes a container frame having a top casting and a receiver bracket. The generator assembly includes a frame, a generator coupled to the frame, a clamp mounting system including a first clamp coupled to the frame and configured to be coupled to the top casting, and a pin mounting system including a first bracket coupled to the frame and configured to be coupled to the receiver bracket. The generator assembly is such that one of the first clamp and the first bracket is repositionable on the frame to avoid interference with the container when the other of the first clamp and the first bracket is coupled to the corresponding one of the top casting and the receiver bracket.

Abstract: A solid-state image pickup device includes a plurality of optical sensors having different photosensitivity, wherein signals of the optical sensors having prescribed photosensitivity are read in response to object information.

Abstract: A focus detection device which is applied to a fluorescent observation device for observing a fluorescent image to be emitted from an observation sample on the basis of an evanescent light, includes an image pickup unit which detects a contrast of the fluorescent image by imaging the fluorescent image, and a detector which detects a focus on the basis of the detection result.

Abstract: A light receiving circuit includes a first light receiving element converting an input light to an electric current to output the electric current, a current-voltage conversion circuit converting the electric current to an electric voltage to output the electric voltage, a first switch element connected between the first light receiving element and the current-voltage conversion circuit, and a first current supply element connected between a first voltage source and the first light receiving element and forming an electric current path from the first voltage source to the first light receiving element.

Abstract: An image reader (A) includes a case (1), a substrate (3) in the form of a strip, a plurality of light receiving elements (80) and a plurality of electrodes (10A, 10B). A dam member (20) projecting in the thickness direction of the substrate (3) is provided between the light receiving elements (80) and the electrodes (10A, 10B).

Abstract: A pixel is formed in a semiconductor substrate of a first doping type, a first layer of the second doping type covering the substrate, a second layer of the first doping type covering the first layer. A MOS-type transistor is formed in the second layer and has a drain area and a source area of the second doping type. The pixel includes a first area of the second doping type, more heavily doped than the first layer, crossing the second layer and extending into the first layer and connected to the drain area. The pixel further includes a second area of the first doping type, more heavily doped than the second layer and bordering the source area.

Abstract: This image sensor includes a charge increasing portion for increasing the quantity of charges, a first electrode for applying a voltage regulating a region adjacent to the charge increasing portion to a prescribed potential, a second electrode provided adjacently to the first electrode for applying another voltage increasing the quantity of charges in the charge increasing portion, a first wire formed on a prescribed layer for supplying a signal to the first electrode and a second wire formed on a layer different from the prescribed layer for supplying another signal to the second electrode.

Abstract: There is provided a light receiving circuit including, a light receiving element outputting electrical current corresponding to input light, and a current-voltage converter having current-voltage conversion characteristic, the current-voltage conversion characteristic becoming smaller at a low frequency side and larger at a high frequency side, the current-voltage converter converting the current to the voltage and outputting the voltage.

Abstract: An ambient light sensor (ALS) system is described. The ALS system includes a polychromatic color sensor, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and a digital processor. The polychromatic color sensor generates a plurality of analog signals from a corresponding plurality of color channels based on a detected ambient light signal. The ADC is coupled to the polychromatic color sensor. The ADC converts the plurality of analog signals to a plurality of digital signals. The digital processor is coupled to the ADC. The digital processor generates a processed light signal. The processed light signal describes a characteristic of the detected ambient light signal. Embodiments of the ALS system provide a more comprehensive characterization of the ambient light, and facilitate control of a device based on the characterization of the ambient light.

Abstract: The following members are included: a light receiving element which outputs an electric signal corresponding to ambient light; an A/D converter which converts the electric signal output from the light receiving element into a digital signal; a register which stores the digital signal output from the A/D converter and determines the duty ratio of a PWM signal based on the digital signal; and a PWM controller which outputs the PWM signal based on the duty ratio output from the register.

Abstract: A logarithmic response digital pixel sensor comprises a linear light detecting unit, an exponential producer, a counting unit, a comparator and a memory unit. The logarithmic response digital pixel sensor is used for detecting light via the linear light detecting unit for producing a linear analogy detecting signal. The exponential producer is used for providing an exponential reference signal. The comparator is used for comparing the linear analogy detecting signal with the exponential reference signal and outputting a comparison result to the memory unit. The memory unit is used for producing a logarithmic response digital signal by processing the comparison result and a count reference signal provided from the counting unit. Thereby, the present invention improves upon the drawbacks of the traditional logarithmic response analogy image sensor, and simplifies the design of the back image sensor processing circuit.

Abstract: A photoelectric current integrating circuit including: a first operational amplifier with a switch and an integrating capacitor connected in parallel between an input terminal and an output terminal thereof; a photodiode; and a current passing circuit provided between one terminal of the photodiode and the input terminal of the first operational amplifier, for passing a photoelectric current detected at the photodiode while blocking a connection between a parasitic capacitance of the photodiode and the integrating capacitor.

Abstract: A photo detector IC (PDIC) is connected with a flexible printed circuit board (FPC). A signal converted into a voltage through light-to-voltage conversion in the PDIC is connected with the drain of a field effect transistor (FET), while the source of the FET is connected to an output terminal. A signal from the output terminal is input into a signal processing board of the main body via the FPC serving as an equivalent circuit composed of a coil and a capacitor. The gate of the FET is connected with a variable voltage source. Peaking occurs due to inductor components and capacitance components of the FPC. However, by application of voltage to the variable voltage source, the gate voltage value of the FET is adjusted to be an optimal value, whereby the peaking is suppressed by the on-resistance of the FET.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems of scanning a target for potential threats using the energy spectra of photons scattered from the target to determine the spatial distributions of average atomic number and/or mass in the target. An exemplary method comprises: illuminating each of a plurality of voxels of the target with a photon beam; determining an incident flux upon each voxel; measuring the energy spectrum of photons scattered from the voxel; determining, using the energy spectrum, the average atomic number in the voxel; and determining the mass in the voxel using the incident flux, the average atomic number of the material in the voxel, the energy spectrum, and a scattering kernel corresponding to the voxel. An exemplary system may use threat detection heuristics to determine whether to trigger further action based upon the average atomic number and/or mass of the voxels.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical device that is miniature, is highly sensitive and has a simplified package, and a manufacturing method thereof with high production efficiency and high reliability. The present invention is an optical device comprising: a photoelectric conversion element (50) having at least one photoelectric conversion portion (1) which is formed on a substrate (10); a sealing material (14); and a connection terminal (3). The optical device comprises an optical window which is an interface between the photoelectric conversion element (50) and an outside of the optical device; and an aperture (6) formed in the sealing material 14, and whose bottom face is the optical window. An entire face of the optical window is exposed to the outside. An optical adjustment element (13) may be formed on the interface. In this case, the interface between the optical adjustment element (13) and the outside is the optical window.

Abstract: The present invention can be used in a multi-optical axis photoelectric sensor indicating an operating status thereof to a non-safety control device. The present invention allows the multi-optical axis photoelectric sensor so as to become a easier operation. The multi-optical axis photoelectric sensor has a control unit to providing a safety control signal representing a result of a distinguish portion in a normal operating status, a safety control signal representing operation non-allowable in an abnormal status and a safety control signal representing operation allowable in a special operating status. The multi-optical axis photoelectric sensor also has an operating status indication portion for determining an operating status of the multi-optical axis photoelectric sensor from the normal operating status, the abnormal status and the special operating status, and providing the operating status to an external device via the same output line regardless of the result of the determination.

Abstract: A multi-optical axis photoelectric sensor is describes having a first indicating portion disposed at each of the light emitting and receiving units comprising a plurality of first indicating elements being in the same row of each of the light emitting and receiving elements with no-interference to each of the light emitting and receiving elements, a second indicating portion disposed at one of the light emitting and receiving units and comprising a plurality of second indicating elements being out of the same row of one of the light emitting and receiving elements of the units having the second indicator portion with no-interference to one of the light emitting and receiving elements of the units having the second indicator portion and an indicating control portion for turning on the plurality of the first indicating elements of the first indicating portion to show the first and second rows of the units when the binary signal indicating the first status is outputted by the status output circuit and indicating

Abstract: Process for monitoring a passageway through which objects on carriers (12) are transported, such that the passageway is guarded by at least one light grid (16) with a plurality of light rays running one above the other, where the light grid (16) is divided into a first, lower area (16a) through which the carriers (12) pass and a second, upper area (16b) through which the objects pass, which light grid (16) possesses an evaluating circuit which emits a signal if a light ray (22) is interrupted in the first, lower area (16a) and provides information on the height of the object, which process comprises by the following steps: a) storage of the current value for the height as last measured value b) readout of the first, lower area (16a) of the light grid (16) to determine whether a carrier (12) has passed through the light grid (16) and readout of the second, upper area (16b) of the light grid (16) c) determination of a new current value for the height of the object from the data read out from the second, uppe

Abstract: High-resolution, scalable multi-touch sensing display systems and processes based on frustrated total internal reflection employ an optical waveguide that receives light, such as infrared light, that undergoes total internal reflection and an imaging sensor that detects light that escapes the optical waveguide caused by frustration of the total internal reflection due to contact by a user. The optical waveguide may be fitted with a compliant surface overlay to greatly improve sensing performance, minimize the affect of contaminants on and damage to the contact surface, to generally extend system life and to provide other benefits. The systems and processes provide true multi-touch (multi-input) and high-spatial and temporal resolution capability due to the continuous imaging of the frustrated total internal reflection that escapes the entire optical waveguide.

Abstract: An optical filter that is provided at an optical path between a photoelectric conversion device which converts a subject image formed at a light-receiving surface thereof to an electrical signal and an optical system which forms the subject image with a light flux from the subject at the photoelectric conversion device, to filter the light flux, includes a stage formed at, at least, a portion of an external circumference of the optical filter.