Patents Issued in November 20, 2008
  • Publication number: 20080283687
    Abstract: A clamp with liner and mounting base are provided for the attachment of control lines to a subsea riser. The clamp comprises an upper clamp half and a lower clamp half. Each clamp half is hingedly connected along a hinge edge of each clamp half to the other clamp half and latchably connected along a latch edge of each clamp half to the other clamp half by latch structure carried by each clamp half. The latch structure carried by the upper clamp half comprises a pair of parallel ears protruding transversely away from the latch edge of the upper clamp half and defining a pair of aligned boreholes, a pivot pin having a transverse borehole carried by the aligned boreholes through the ears, a bolt carried in the transverse borehole through the pivot pin, and a toggle bar having a threaded transverse borehole therethrough threadably mounted on the bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Lawrence M. McClure, William Max Goodman
  • Publication number: 20080283688
    Abstract: A holder is provided with a base, a first bent portion that extends from a first end of the base, and a second bent portion that extends from a second end of the base or the first bent portion. The first bent portion has a first engaging element that is engaged with an engaging concave of the base. The second bent portion has a second engaging element that is engaged with the engaging concave of the base. A first accommodating space within which an object is held by the base and the first bent portion and a second accommodating space within which an object is held by the base and the second bent portion are formed. A movement stopper is provided on at least one of the second bent portion and the second engaging element to prevent the movement of first engaging element in a disengaging direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Hitoshi Kaneko, Hisanori Kato
  • Publication number: 20080283689
    Abstract: An adjustable support device is disclosed for use to relieve fatigue and or strain of the wrists, fingers, arms, and upper body due to repetitive motion or position. The support is comprised of an inflatable main support, a medium dispensing assembly, and a conduit assembly. The support's intended use is in conjunction with devices that require the user to maintain a position on a work surface, such as computer keyboards, pointing devices, and associated device pads. The support features an attached medium dispensing assembly and pressure release valve to allow the user repeatable inflation/deflation cycles and fine adjustments of the support inflation pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Keith M. Rosiello
  • Publication number: 20080283690
    Abstract: Adapters are provided for stable holding of non-cylindrical multi-sided food containers in beverage container receptacles, and also packaged food products integrating such adapters, and container support systems including beverage receptacles and the packaged food products held in the beverage receptacles via the adapters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Kraft Food Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, James McCay
  • Publication number: 20080283691
    Abstract: A monitor stand comprising a base, a bracket, and an arm assembly, is discussed. The arm assembly is movably coupled to the base and movably coupled to the bracket. The bracket is configured to support a monitor. The arm assembly is configured such that an action to rotate the arm assembly relative to the base is coupled and operable to proportionally rotate the bracket relative to the arm assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Robert P. BLIVEN, Jacques GAGNE, Ray GRADWOHL, Kwang H. KIM
  • Publication number: 20080283692
    Abstract: An adjustable IV stand has an adjustable support, which can be adjusted from a first compact configuration to a second expanded configuration that provides increased stability and a stand suitable for use to assist an ambulatory patient with walking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Chris M. Leinen
  • Publication number: 20080283693
    Abstract: A propulsion apparatus, the apparatus comprising a housing being mounted to a platform member, with the housing defining passageway. The apparatus further being adapted for enabling relative rotation of the housing with respect to the platform member and further comprising a propulsion element disposed with respect to the housing. The apparatus is further adapted for benabling relative rotation of the propulsion element with respect to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Michael J. F. Evans, Michael A. Evans
  • Publication number: 20080283694
    Abstract: A display wall mount comprising a wall bracket configured to couple to a wall and having a first wall bracket edge, a display bracket configured to couple to the display and having a first display bracket edge, and a curvilinear bar moveably coupled between the first wall bracket edge and the first display bracket edge. The display bracket is moveably coupled to the wall bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Lee T. VanLanen, Douglas M. Galletti
  • Publication number: 20080283695
    Abstract: A standable package for holding an article. The package formed from a unitary sheet of folded paperboard material and comprising, when assembled, a front portion having an opening therein for displaying a front portion of the article, a back portion connected to the front portion at least along a portion of its sides, and having an opening therein for displaying a back portion of the articles, a base connected to the front portion for supporting the article, and a support member connected to the base and the back portion. The article is inserted between the front portion and the back portion of the package when the sheet is folded along horizontal fold lines separating the front portion from the base, the base from the support member, and the support member from the back portion. The base, the support member and a lower portion of the front portion form a support base for the package that enables it to stand in an upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: William E. MORGAN
  • Publication number: 20080283696
    Abstract: A device for anchoring an end of an elongated body, such as a swing set leg or other support structure. The anchoring device has a base plate with rods extending from a first surface so as to prevent vertical or horizontal shifting. A sleeve receives the elongated body. The sleeve is attached to the base plate so that the sleeve may pivot to accept a wide variety of elongated body engagement angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Robert WIREMAN, Gerald WIREMAN, Dennis WIREMAN
  • Publication number: 20080283697
    Abstract: Apparatuses and systems for supporting and positioning cameras and other equipment are disclosed herein. An apparatus for supporting a camera in accordance with one embodiment of the invention can include one or more bendable support members extending from a camera holding portion. In this embodiment, each of the bendable support members includes a plurality of shaped portions arranged on an elongate, bendable core. Each of the shaped portions can include a plurality of gripping features on an exterior surface thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Richard Darrow
  • Publication number: 20080283698
    Abstract: A stand for musical instruments is disclosed, wherein the stand may be quickly and easily set up to provide a stable platform for supporting instruments and components used therewith and may also be quickly and easily collapsed for transport or storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Michael L. Lorenz, Matthew Lorenz
  • Publication number: 20080283699
    Abstract: A stand for a drying gun supporting frame includes a body and a socket at 90 degrees to the body. A spherical valve is disposed in the body, and a connecting unit is provided at the top of the body. The socket has a threaded hole at one side to receive a manual screw therein so as to secure a balancing pipe thereat. The spherical valve disposed in the body comprises a ball, washers, a cap and a linking rod. The altitude of the spherical valve is lower than the center of the balancing pipe, which lowers the outlet of the drying gun and provides a steady operation of the drying gun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Wuu-Cheau Jou
  • Publication number: 20080283700
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for use in core device such as a heat exchanger is disclosed. The device has a plurality of tubes disposed in stacked, spaced relation such that side surfaces thereof define opposed faces of the core device. The bracket comprises a cap portion and a filler portion. The cap portion, in use, is disposed against and secured to a portion of one of the faces of the core device defined by side surfaces of a pair of adjacent tubes. The filler portion extends from the cap portion and is interleaved, in use, between the pair of adjacent tubes, and has opposed faces abutting and secured to respective portions of said adjacent tubes. The bracket can be brazed to the core device and have an aperture for threadingly receiving a threaded shaft for mounting a component to the core device. The tubes can be of the stacked-plate type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Doug Vanderwees
  • Publication number: 20080283701
    Abstract: A tool holder device for holding a tool. A tool holder comprises of a clip member, wherein the clip includes a first clamping and a second clamping member, both having jaws and handles. A biased pivot couples the first clamping member and the second clamping member together. The first jaw and the second jaw interconnect. The first jaw and the second jaw may also include ridges. A plurality of coupling members may be permanently disposed about the surfaces of the first and/or the second clamping member. The clip may also include an attachment tool, wherein the tool includes a paint container member and a punctioner member. The first clamping member may include an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion of the first clamping member may be actuable through an angle. The first clamping member may be one continuous member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Peter Kahn
  • Publication number: 20080283702
    Abstract: A series of various structural steel forged angled L shaped brackets and various steel joining plates for effecting a bolted connection between various new structural lumber members consisting of horizontal beam/vertical column/horizontal rim joists members/horizontal joist beam in various framed structure includes a latitudinal connecting portion and a longitudinal connecting portion. The various embodiments of the forged angled L shaped brackets and various steel joining plates are particularly useful in the context of upgrading or reinforcing existing structures connections at the horizontal beam/vertical column/horizontal rim joists members interfaces in various existing lumber framed structures. The structural steel forged angled L shaped brackets and steel joining plates can be used in various new lumber frame constructions. Also, the structural steel forged angled L shaped brackets and steel joining plates have various proviso features on the manufacturing process and specifications on the embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Timothy Dewayne Ikerd
  • Publication number: 20080283703
    Abstract: A telescoping clamp assembly for a material handling system includes an inner shaft, an outer shaft, a clamping device, and a retaining element. The inner shaft has a longitudinal guide portion along an outer surface of the inner shaft. The outer shaft has a bore adapted to receive the inner shaft. The clamping device is located at the outer shaft and is configured to tighten the outer shaft about the inner shaft. The retaining element is adjustable to adjust a degree of clamping of the clamping collar at the outer shaft. The retaining element also engages the longitudinal guide portion of the inner shaft to limit extension and/or extraction of the inner shaft from the outer shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
    Inventor: Maurice Perlman
  • Publication number: 20080283704
    Abstract: An angle adjustable stopwatch supporter comprises a fastening seat, a fixed seat, a sleeve and an end cap. The fixed shaft is utilized to position the sleeve and the end cap on the fastening seat. Each end of the sleeve is formed with an arc structure; likewise, the fastening seat and the end cap are formed with an arc structure respectively. In such a manner that the arc structures at both ends of the sleeve are engaged with the arc structures of the fastening seat and the end cap respectively, thus achieving the objective that the axial displacement angle can be adjusted between the fastening seat and the end cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Shih-Hung HSU
  • Publication number: 20080283705
    Abstract: Support hook(s) incorporating a display adjunct. The hook is fabricated from a flat sheet of material. The material is transparent and is capable of a high degree of flexing without breaking. Double-sided tape is employed to mount the sheet on a flat, vertical surface such as a wall or door. The sheet is sized to neatly press a display against the vertical surface. The display may take the form of a photograph, an advertisement, a message, or the like. The display can be easily changed without causing the double-sided mounting tape to release. The hook is designed to support a load of pre-determined maximum weight. If the pre-determined weight is exceeded, the hook will bend (without breaking) to release the load. A frame is provided to be removably disposed over the wall or door mounted sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: David J. Morrison
  • Publication number: 20080283706
    Abstract: A personal Item holder having a backing, a framing device for providing support and shape to the backing, attachment devices for attaching the personal items to the backing, and mounts attached to the backing for mounting the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Kathleen E. Hanson, Paul Gugisberg
  • Publication number: 20080283707
    Abstract: A hanger for hanging an object includes a flexible belt, a fastener and a ring. The fastener has a first fastening member and a second fastening member, which are respectively mounted on the flexible belt and detachably coupled with each other. The ring is sleeved onto the flexible belt and located between the first fastening member and the second fastening member. The ring defines with the flexible belt a piercing space having a width greater than a thickness of the first fastening member of the fastener and smaller than a combined thickness of the first fastening member and the second fastening member of the fastener. Thus, when the flexible belt is pulled by an external force, the first fastening member and the second fastening member can be maintained engaged with each other without separation by means of the restriction of the piercing space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Teng-Yao CHANG
  • Publication number: 20080283708
    Abstract: A loop line comprised of a pair of side by side cords of equal length and knots equispaced along said cords for joining the cords together and defining loops between the knots. The cords preferably are limp monofilament with knots tied or are string or thin rope made of several strands braided, twisted or woven together and the knots for joining the cords together are formed by interlacing, braiding or looping the cords. The strands are selected from at least one of polymer, polyester or metal wire fibres. For hanging an item, the loop line has a proximal end terminating at a knot and a distal end terminating in a knot, the proximal end of the loop line is wrapped around or inserted in a hole in the item, the distal end is passed through a loop formed in the loop line at the knot at the proximal end to form a hitch attached to the item, and the loop line is hung from a knot formed in the loop line at the distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Robina B. Bernard
  • Publication number: 20080283709
    Abstract: A mount for securing an appliance such as a light beam generator to a support or other object at various selected orientations of the appliance. A preferred embodiment of the mount includes a circular element having a wedge-shaped circumferential portion and a plurality of rotationally spaced diametric grooves, and a securement device including first and second opposed surfaces for securingly engaging the circular element's wedge-shaped circumferential portion, the securement device including a bar extending between the first and second opposed surfaces for engaging a selected one of the diametric grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Paul Y. Kim
  • Publication number: 20080283710
    Abstract: The computer workstation permits a user to work while reclining or in a supine position. The workstation has a monitor and a monitor platform for securely holding the monitor. The platform is independently adjustable and lockable in a selected horizontal and vertical position. The monitor moves with the platform so that the monitor is positioned in viewing position for the user when the user is in any position. The workstation also has a wireless transceiver for streaming signals between the monitor and a remote computer. The remote computer is wirelessly attached to the workstation. A keyboard/trackball platform is independently adjustable and lockable in selected positions. The keyboard/trackball platform has a wireless keyboard detachably mounted thereon. The keyboard assists the user to communicate with the remote computer. Additionally, there is a trackball for assisting the user to communicate with the remote computer. The trackball is detachably mounted on the keyboard/trackball platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Gauer
  • Publication number: 20080283711
    Abstract: A pressing-type pad structure and an electronic device using the same are provided. The pressing-type pad structure includes a pad component, an elastic element and a positioning element. The rotatable pad component is disposed on a housing of the electronic device and has at least two concave portions. The elastic element connects the housing and the pad component. The positioning element is elastically disposed on the housing. One end of the positioning element is leant against the pad component. When the electronic device is pressed or moved, an elastic force of the elastic element is applied to the pad component to drive the pad component to rotate. The positioning element is selectively inserted into one of the concave portions for fixing the pad component, so as to change the position of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chien-Hsum Wu, Mei-Hui Liu, Shu-Mei Lee, Chien-Chun Chiu, Fang-Yi Chen, Dah-Jong Shyu
  • Publication number: 20080283712
    Abstract: A seismic damper includes upper and lower brackets, and a link mechanism. The upper bracket is formed with an upper hole. The lower bracket is formed with lower and intermediate holes. The link mechanism includes a support link, and first, second, and third pivot joints. The support link has first and second ends, each of which is formed with a through-hole, and an intermediate portion, which is formed with a through-hole. The first pivot joint extends through the upper hole in the upper bracket and the through-hole in the first end of the support link. The second pivot joint extends through the lower hole in the lower bracket and the through-hole in the second end of the support link. The third pivot joint extends through the intermediate hole in the lower bracket and the through-hole in the intermediate portion of the support link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Yung-Feng Su
  • Publication number: 20080283713
    Abstract: A support (1), includes at least one telescopic leg (2a), comprising a first tubular segment (4), a second tubular segment (5), a third tubular segment (6) first segment, first locking means (9) arranged between the first and the second segment, second locking means (10a) arranged between the second and third segment, and also first (90) and second (110a) release means capable of unlocking the sliding movement in the insertion direction of the second and third segment respectively in the first and second segment. The second release means comprise an actuating member (11) axially slidable on the outside of the second and third segment, and the first release means are dimensioned such as to locate the actuating member and to displace it axially into the operating position when the second segment is inserted axially into the first segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: LINO MANFROTTO & CO., S.P.A.
    Inventor: Paolo Speggiorin
  • Publication number: 20080283714
    Abstract: A system comprising a tram-rail assembly attachable to a downwardly facing surface (e.g., the underside of a cabinet), a movable carriage assembly, locked into, and suspended on the tram-rails, and a clamshell-configured, pull-down easel attached to the underside of the carriage assembly. The system allows the user to mount, move, remove, and store articles such that the articles are inconspicuous or essentially hidden from view under a downwardly-facing surface, and such that pull-down access to said articles can be gained easily by a user and can be adjusted for height, tilt and depth relative to the user and laterally along the entire, continuous facing edge of a downwardly-facing surface and whereby said access orientation adjustments and said manipulations can be executed easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Ryan H. Behroozi
  • Publication number: 20080283715
    Abstract: The hanger with photo display is a support hook(s) incorporating a display adjunct. The hook is fabricated from a flat sheet of material. The material is capable of a high degree of flexing without breaking. Double-sided tape is employed to mount the sheet on a flat, vertical surface such as a wall or door. The sheet is sized to neatly present a display item. The display item may take the form of a photograph, an advertisement, a message, or the like. The display item can be easily changed without causing the double-sided mounting tape to release. The hook is designed to support a load of pre-determined maximum weight. If the pre-determined weight is exceeded, the hook will bend (without breaking) to release the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: David J. Morrison
  • Publication number: 20080283716
    Abstract: A holder configured to retain at least one container is provided. The holder includes a receptacle member having an axis, an open end and a substantially closed opposing end with at least one opening defined therein, a support member substantially axially coupled to the receptacle member, and a base having at least one support member receptacle removably coupled to at least a portion of the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Michael W. Roche
  • Publication number: 20080283717
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are decorative artificial trees including a base with base supports and a base hub, a central support, a top portion, and outer supports. The outer supports can extend from one or more base supports to the top portion. The base may be collapsible in a variety of different ways depending on the configuration of the base. The outer supports may, or may not, comprise a rigid material such as plastic or aluminum. Lighting components may be attached to the outer supports. Some of the decorative artificial trees disclosed herein may include a central support that is configured to be collapsible, or may include one or more outer supports that are configured to be collapsible. Also disclosed herein are decorative artificial trees including segmented outer supports and segmented base supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Y. Kim, Mark Susko, Ryan Maule
  • Publication number: 20080283718
    Abstract: A vibration control supporter includes a rod shaped screwing body screwed into a fixing member, an upper elastic support part at a side of the screwing body away from the member, and a lower elastic support part at a side of the screwing body close to the member. The upper part joins the screwing body and the device by an upper elastic body. The lower part joins the screwing body and the device by a lower elastic body. Turning force of the screwing body is transmitted to the upper body. The lower part includes a collar inserted into the lower body. The collar has an insertion hole, through which the screwing body passes. A clearance for canceling a tolerance is formed between a loosely fitted portion of the hole and the screwing body. A movement restricting portion of the hole contacts the screwing body to prevent movement of the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shigeto Tsuge
  • Publication number: 20080283719
    Abstract: A protector for protecting a wall or other flat building surface from impacts caused by people and equipment. The protector is made from paper and comprises a honeycomb layer sandwiched between a wall-facing, lightweight paper layer and an outer-facing, heavyweight paperboard layer. The three-layer construction with a heavyweight paperboard outer layer is capable of distributing a point load across the entire surface area of the protector. The protector can be affixed to and removed from a wall without damaging or marking the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: SONOCO DEVELOPMENT, INC.
    Inventors: James W. Lowry, Erik W. Rogers
  • Publication number: 20080283720
    Abstract: A plate for a compressible elastomeric spring is formed from a predetermined material and has each of a first substantially flat surface, an opposed second substantially flat surface, a predetermined thickness and a predetermined shape. Prongs are provided on at least one surface of the plate and extend outwardly at a predetermined angle relative thereto for mechanically interlocking the plate with an axial end an abutting elastomeric pad. Prongs may have trapezoidal shape. An axial aperture may be also provided with the prongs located on or in close proximity to a peripheral edge of the apertures. Prongs may be also provided on the opposed surface of the plate for mechanically interlocking the plate with an axial end of another abutting elastomeric pad. Annular ring-like projections are also provided for mechanically interlocking the plate to at least one elastomeric pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Ronald J. Sprainis, Michael E. Ring, Bradley Anderson, Jonathon Marlow
  • Publication number: 20080283721
    Abstract: This is a mounting support that secures an electrostatic marking machine to the deck of a ship or other structure. This support provides vibration-isolating systems for shipboard mounting of these marking machines. The US Navy has imposed strict one-man, short-time requirements to mount and unmount electrostatic marking machines on a ship's deck. A key feature of the present embodiments is a double-threaded stud that lifts the machine off the floor onto the isolation mounts while securing it to the mount which is bolted to the ship's deck. The present configuration satisfies the new Navy mandate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Charles R. Brewer, III
  • Publication number: 20080283722
    Abstract: A microscope apparatus 1A is formed with a CCD camera 30 that acquires an image of a sample S, a light guiding optical system 20 that guides an optical image of the sample S to the camera 30, an optical system driving section 25 that drives the camera 30 and the optical system 20 to change a focal position on the sample S in a z-axis direction, and a control device 50 that includes a focal point control section 51. The focal point control section 51 calculates a first focal point measurement value from a plurality of images acquired by a first focal point measurement that is executed while continuously changing the focal position in one direction, calculates a second focal point measurement value from a plurality of images acquired by a second focal point measurement that is executed while continuously changing the focal position in a direction opposite that of the first focal point measurement, and determines an in-focus position for the sample S based on the first and second focal point measurement values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Shigeru Uchiyama, Takayuki Inoue, Masatoshi Okugawa
  • Publication number: 20080283723
    Abstract: An observation light generated by an observation-purpose light source has a beam cross section where the light intensity (light quantity) is substantially uniform. A mask portion masks a part of the observation light so that the light intensity of a region corresponding to a reticle image at the beam cross section is substantially zero. The observation light including a shadow region formed corresponding to the reticle image is reflected from a beam splitter and applied to an object to be measured. Based on the contrast (difference between light and dark parts) of a reflected image corresponding to the reticle image projected on the object to be measured, the focus state of the measurement light on the object to be measured is determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Otsuka Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tadayoshi FUJIMORI, Yoshimi Sawamura, Keiji Yamasaki
  • Publication number: 20080283724
    Abstract: The invention relates to a focus detection optical system used with the so-called autofocus (AF) system mounted on single-lens reflex cameras (SLRs) or the like, and an imaging apparatus incorporating it. The focus detection optical system comprises at least n focus detection areas that are adjacent to or intersect each other on a predetermined imaging plane, where n?2. A re-imaging lens group comprises n+1 re-imaging lenses, A (n?1)th re-imaging lens and an nth re-imaging lens are a pair of re-imaging lenses that correspond to a (n?1)th focus detection area and are adjacent to each other. An nth re-imaging lens and a (n+1)th re-imaging lens are a pair of re-imaging lenses that correspond to the nth focus detection area and are adjacent to each other. The (n?1)th re-imaging lens and (n+1)th re-imaging lens are located at different positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Hisashi Goto
  • Publication number: 20080283725
    Abstract: The present invention provides a digital imaging photodetector with a gas electron multiplier. The digital imaging photodetector comprises a gas electron multiplier detector. The gas electron multiplier detector includes a photoelectric converter for converting incident light into photoelectrons or Compton electrons; a gas electron multiplier (GEM) for receiving the photoelectrons or Compton electrons from the photoelectric converter and multiplying them; and a readout unit for receiving an electrical signal indicating a position where an electron cloud multiplied in the gas electron multiplier arrives on an anode, recognizing coordinates of the electron cloud based on the received signal, and outputting the coordinates of the electron cloud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2006
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Chang Hie Hahn, Il-Gon Kim, Won-Jeong Kim, Jaehoon Yu
  • Publication number: 20080283726
    Abstract: A backside illuminated imaging device performs imaging by illuminating light from a back side of a p substrate to generate electric charges in the substrate based on the light and reading out the electric charges from a front side of the substrate. The device includes n layers located in the substrate and on an identical plane near a front side surface of the substrate and accumulating the electric charges; n+ layers between the respective n layers and the front side of the substrate, the n+ layers having an exposed surface exposed on the front side surface of the substrate and functioning as overflow drains for discharging unnecessary electric charges accumulated in the n layers; p+ layers between the respective n+ layers and the n layers and functioning as overflow barriers of the overflow drains; and an electrode connected to the exposed surface of each of the n+ layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Shinji UYA, Masanori Nagase, Yosuke Nakahashi, Toru Hachiya
  • Publication number: 20080283727
    Abstract: There is provided a solid-state imaging device, including: a semiconductor substrate having a plurality of pixels, each having a photoelectric conversion portion, formed therein; and a laminated film formed on said semiconductor substrate; wherein said laminated film includes a hydrogen desorbing film for desorbing hydrogen, and a hydrogen blocking-off film disposed so as to overlie said hydrogen desorbing film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshiaki Kitano, Kenji Tatani, Shinya Watanabe, Kouji Yahazu, Yosuke Isoo, Masaru Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20080283728
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a solid-state image pickup device, including: a first pixel for receiving a visible light of an incident light to subject the visible light to photoelectric conversion; a second pixel for receiving the visible light and a near-infrared light of the incident light to subject each of the visible light and the near-infrared light to the photoelectric conversion; a color filter layer; and an infrared light filter layer for absorbing or reflecting an infrared light, and transmitting the visible light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Susumu Inoue
  • Publication number: 20080283729
    Abstract: A video signal processing apparatus includes an image sensor and an infrared component remover. The image sensor receives light through a color filter, the color filter including long-pass filters only or a combination of a long-pass filter and an all-transmissive filter. The long-pass filters in the color filter a visible-light transmissive long-pass filter for permitting a visible-light component and an infrared-light component to pass therethrough and an infrared-light transmissive long-pass filter for permitting an infrared-light component to pass selectively therethrough. The infrared-light component remover removes an infrared-light component contained in a signal having passed through the visible-light transmissive long-pass filter, with transmittance data of an infrared-light region of the visible-light transmissive long-pass filter and the infrared-light transmissive long-pass filter applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Hajime HOSAKA
  • Publication number: 20080283730
    Abstract: A camera module includes a gradient index lens on a spacer plate attached over an array of pixel sensors and associated micro lenses. The spacer plate and gradient index lens can be formed at the wafer level during the manufacture of multiple camera modules. A process for manufacturing the camera modules thus provides tolerances and yields provided by wafer processing techniques rather than mechanical assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Jason T. Hartlove, David S. Pitou, Patricia E. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080283731
    Abstract: The invention relates to the detection of the position of a projection of an electromagnetic beam on a surface such as a laser pointer projection on a display screen. It is suggested to measure intensities of the electromagnetic radiation from the beam projection at three or more different positions at the borders of the surface and to process the measured intensities for determining the centre position of the electromagnetic beam projection on the surface. The intensities may be measured applying only a few low cost receivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, N.V.
    Inventor: Gerardus Petrus Karman
  • Publication number: 20080283732
    Abstract: A potentiometer is disclosed which comprises an opaque screen element (10) and light emitters and collectors (92) for transmitting light through the screen and detecting the light transmitted through the screen. The screen has three sections (A, V and B). The sections (A, V and B) have bars which are parallel to one another and extend transverse to the direction of movement of the screen (10). The section (A) has bars which are arranged in groups comprising the same number of bars, but each of a different thickness. The section (V) has two parts (35, 36), the first part has bars which are formed in the same manner as the section (A) except they are a mirror image to the bars in section (A) and each group comprises less bars than are in the groups in section (A). The second part of section (V) has individual bars which increase in thickness. Section (B) is a mirror image of section (A).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: AIMBRIDGE PTY LTD
    Inventors: Hans-Gunther Rosenkranz, Mark Frederick Armstrong, James Russell, Peter John Major
  • Publication number: 20080283733
    Abstract: Switch including a support control organ in motion relative to a fixed device, the organ and the support being in such a relationship that a plurality of distinct relative positions produce differentiatable data producing different effects. One of the organ or the support includes at least one laser diode emitting a light beam and at least one photodetector, the other including a least one zone situated in the path of the laser beam and provided with computer-generated holograms forming elementary coding cells in order to perform spatial coding of the relative organ/support position. The beam sent by the laser diode is diffracted by the holograms in order to form a binary optical code which can be read by the photodetector and directly and instantaneously transformed into a binary electronic code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Laruent Tupinier, Olivier R. Marroux
  • Publication number: 20080283734
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a method for detecting solid articles using an apparatus including a sensor system is provided. The sensor system includes a radiation detector and a radiation emitter configured to direct radiation onto the radiation detector. The radiation detector is operative to generate detector signals proportional to the radiation received thereby. The method includes moving the radiation emitter and/or the radiation detector relative to the other. According to some embodiments, the solid articles are solid pharmaceutical articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Richard D. Michelli, Edward J. Karwacki, JR.
  • Publication number: 20080283735
    Abstract: An apparatus for preventing a photographic image from being taken clearly comprises a garment, optical sensors, strobes, a strobe controller and a battery. Each of the optical sensors is arranged on the garment so as to detect a flash from a camera in a different direction. Strobes are arranged on the garment. A strobe controller is coupled with the optical sensor and the strobes. The strobe controller flashes the strobes in response to an output of at least one of the optical sensors. A battery is coupled with the strobes, the strobe controller, and the optical sensor. The apparatus may comprise a manual switch coupled with the strobes. The manual switch is adapted to turn on and off the strobes manually.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Dave Verenkoff
  • Publication number: 20080283736
    Abstract: In the optical encoder, the DC signal to be subjected to comparison is one for the first AC signal outputted from the second current-voltage converting part and the second AC signal outputted from the fourth current-voltage converting part, so that the DC signal is used in common. Therefore, it becomes possible to reduce the light-receiving area for the DC signal. In concrete, a total (?)P of the widths (?)P of the first through fifth light-receiving elements can be made narrower than one pitch P of the moving object. Moreover, by using in common the DC signal that becomes a comparison signal, the influences of the scattering, variation and so on of light can be reduced, and variations in the signals outputted from first and second differential amplifiers that constitute the comparing parts can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Norikazu OKADA