Abstract: A cable mounting structure for a telecommunications cable distribution pedestal is provided. The structure has back to back compartments and a universal mounting plate. The structure also includes protection and organization features. The structure is field convertible, reconfigurable and upgradeable. A method for field converting a telecommunications cable distribution pedestal is also given.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications distribution cabinet having a cabinet housing in which a first swing frame and a second swing frame are pivotably mounted.

Abstract: A water-resistant cover assembly for an electrical outlet box includes a gasket sized to substantially cover the open side of the electrical outlet box, an adapter plate and a cover adapted to engage the mounting screw of the electrical fixture for mounting the cover to the outlet box. The adapter plate has an opening sized and shaped to receive a portion of the electrical fixture therein, and further includes a projection extending from a back face thereof. The projection pierces through the gasket to be frictionally held thereto and has a size adapted to be received in the aperture of the electrical fixture for aligning the adapter plate and the gasket thereto. The cover has an opening for providing access to the electrical fixture and is adapted to sandwich the adapter plate and the gasket against the electrical fixture when mounted to the outlet box.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for covering an elongate object in particular an electric cable or a pipe. The method includes providing a covering assembly which includes a tubular elastic covering element having at least one end which is folded to define at least one backward folded portion and at least one forward folded portion; a first supporting element which is arranged radially internal to the covering element and which holds the covering element in a radially stretched condition, and a second supporting element which is coaxially arranged around the first supporting element, the second supporting element holding said forward folded portion of the tubular elastic covering element in a radially stretched condition; removing the first supporting element to allow the sleeve to gradually collapse onto the elongate object.

Abstract: Systems and methods for decreasing alien crosstalk use enhanced patch cords for introducing additional attenuation. The enhanced patch cords are preferably shielded to reduce alien crosstalk down their lengths and also attenuate signals passing therethrough to a greater extent than standard communication patch cords. The interaction of two enhanced patch cords results in two suppression steps for alien crosstalk and only one suppression step for intended signal passing through a communication cable.

Abstract: A light-weight, aluminum core, multi-stabilized, superconducting wire. The superconducting wire has NbTi superconducting filaments embedded in a normal stabilizing copper metal matrix that encapsulates an aluminum central core.

Abstract: This invention involves a compound and hollow insulator and its manufacturing method thereof. The insulator includes a connector, an insulating tube and petticoat. The insulating tube is made by winding epoxy glass fiber. The petticoat is arranged outside the insulating tube. The connector is arranged at the two ends of the insulating tube. The petticoat becomes an integrated body through injecting silicon sulfide rubber at the high-temperature so that the electrical and mechanical property is better. Meanwhile, the ratio of the qualified products is improved.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a heatsink 70, a socket 10 and an LED module 60. The LED module 60 has a light emitting unit 62 in a central part of a top side of a metal base substrate 63 composed of an insulating plate and a metal plate. The LED module 60 is warped such that the central part protrudes on a heatsink 70 side, which is the side opposite to the light emitting unit 62 side. The LED module 60 is mounted on the heatsink 70 in a state of the surrounds of the light emitting unit 62 being pressed according to pressing units 14T, 14L, and 14D of the socket 10. Pressing the surrounds of the light emitting unit 62 against the heatsink 70 ensures that a central part of the warping of the LED module 60 contacts the heatsink 70.

Abstract: An exemplary adhesive layer includes an adhesive main body having a first adhesive surface and a second adhesive surface on an opposite side of the adhesive main body to the first adhesive surface. The adhesive main body defines a number of through-holes between the first adhesive surface and the second adhesive surface therein. The through-holes are filled with an inner adhesive that has a higher adhesion than the adhesive main body. Adhesiveness of the first adhesive surface and the second adhesive surface of the adhesive main body can be improved, thereby preventing a printed circuit board having the adhesive layer from distortion.

Abstract: In the case of connecting a flexible substrate to a counterpart substrate by soldering, the area of a dead space on the counterpart substrate due to being covered with the flexible substrate is reduced to reduce the outside dimension of the counterpart substrate. Solder lands 61 and 62 on the flexible substrate 5 are soldered to solder lands 21 and 22 on the counterpart substrate 1. The flexible substrate 5 is divided into two branching pieces 71 and 72 by an incision 7 or a slit 8 formed in such a manner as to extend from an intermediate part in the arrangement direction R of circuit patterns to the leading end of the flexible substrate. The space between the solder lands 61 and 62 on the respective pieces 71 and 72 is made equal to the space between the two spaced-apart solder lands 21 and 22 on the counterpart substrate 1 by placing the pieces 71 and 72 formed by dividing the flexible substrate 5 on one another.

Abstract: A coreless thin substrate with embedded circuits in dielectric layers is provided. The substrate includes a plurality of first patterned dielectric layers with embedded circuits, and at least a second patterned dielectric layer with embedded conducting elements. The second patterned dielectric layer is disposed between the first patterned dielectric layers, such that the embedded conducting elements electrically conduct the circuits of the first patterned dielectric layers through thermal lamination. Thus, a conventional through-hole formation process after the thermal lamination is skipped, and the substrate has a thinner and flatter profile. In one embodiment, the first patterned dielectric layers are inkjet printed layers with negative images. Moreover, the embedded circuits are flush with and exposed from an upper surface and a lower surface of the corresponding first dielectric layers.

Abstract: An electrical power feed thru for thin-walled vessels such as aircraft fuselages is disclosed which allows high electrical current power lines, and their associated high operating temperatures, to transition from the inside to the outside of the aircraft. The feed thru includes sealing surfaces, anti-rotation features and safety covers. This low-profile configuration permits the attached cables to run close to the fuselage walls, permitting easier routing and clamping. The feed thru has a variable geometry which permits alternate spacing of the end terminations in reference to the fuselage while maintaining the same parts. Installation is simplified through a single fuselage wall mounting hole design that can be done with a standard punch. The feed thru exceeds the shock and vibration environments of various aircraft such as a military aircraft.

Abstract: A keypad includes an elastic layer for providing a restoring force to the keypad and an electric paper on the elastic layer, in which a plurality of key button regions for providing symbols in the form of images are defined. A keypad assembly includes a keypad, which has an elastic layer for providing a restoring force to the keypad and an electric paper on the elastic layer, in which a plurality of key button regions for providing symbols in the form of images are defined, and a switch board under the keypad for converting a pressure applied by a user to the key button region into an electric contact.

Abstract: A multifunctional switch and impulse generator assembly are disclosed that include a fixed base part enclosing an electrical pulse generator. A rotatable upper part with an actuation knob is included. The electrical pulse generator is adapted to provide electrical pulses on one or more externally accessible terminals in response to clockwise and/or counterclockwise rotary motion of the actuation knob. A slide switch is operable by horizontal movement of the actuation knob between a first state and a second state. In the first state the first and second switch terminals are electrically interconnected and in the second state first and second switch terminals are electrically isolated.

Abstract: At least one plug is selectively fit into the plug-fitting portions 12A1 to 12A8, and then a plurality of kinds of data consisting of five bits configuration are obtainable.

Abstract: Buckle switching device for a buckle for safety belts for the purpose of electrically detecting whether a belt tongue is locked in the buckle, where the buckle switching device is at least partly enveloped by a housing, and the buckle switching device has a conductor arrangement and a first detection device which can be influenced by means of the belt tongue for electrically detecting whether the belt tongue is locked, where the conductor arrangement has first contact regions for an electrical connection to the first detection device and second contact regions for an electrical connection to a second detection device which can be influenced by means of the belt tongue.

Abstract: An electrical control device is described.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus, an imaging apparatus, and a printer are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a main body case; a cover that is provided on the main body case so as to be openable and closable; a button, which is provided on the cover, for making a pressing operation; and a switch that is provided on the main body case, the switch being pressed by receiving a pressing force from the button in a state where the cover is closed.

Abstract: A trigger switch includes a first locating element, an elastic second locating element, and a pressing element slidably attached to the bezel. The pressing element is restricted by the first locating element to a first position of the bezel to prevent the trigger portion from contacting the trigger element. The second locating element restricts the pressing element to a second position of the bezel to further prevent the trigger portion from contacting the trigger element. The trigger portion contacts and applies a force to the trigger element to trigger the trigger element when the pressing element overcomes elastic forces of the second locating element.

Abstract: A keyboard with a wobble prevention structure, which is substantially a substrate having at least one press key arranged thereon while enabling each press key to be driven to move in a reciprocating manner following a specific direction, and having a plurality of position limit devices disposed on the substrate and beneath the periphery of a corresponding press key. In a preferred aspect, each position device is integrally formed with the substrate, or can be formed on the substrate by stamp forming technique, that each is used to confine the corresponding press key to move following only the specific direction, such that the wobbling of the press keys is prevented.

Abstract: A mail sorting and sequencing system having a number of DPP units cooperating with one another to sort and sequence mail items of three different types of mail. Each DPP unit having: a conveyor system wherein a number of trucks travel along a path; at least three truck feed units communicating with the conveyor system and receiving mail items of a respective type of mail; at least one accumulating device cooperating with the conveyor system to receive mail items released individually by the trucks; and a buffer unit for housing groups of mail items from the accumulating device.

Abstract: A sorting system using multiple sorters operating as part of a single, multi-sorting machine unified system. The system according to the invention includes a plurality of input sections capable of operating in parallel, each including a feeder that takes in mail pieces one at a time and a scanner that scans each mail piece for destination indicia, a plurality of stackers each comprising at least one row of pockets, a control system that determines a destination pocket in the stacker for each mail piece based on a predetermined sort scheme and the destination indicia, and a routing system effective to route mail in accordance with the sort scheme from any input section to any pocket of a stacker.

Abstract: Device for sequencing disparate products, includes at least a first feeder mechanism feeding a first separate stream of a first product type in a pre-sequenced order. At least a second feeder mechanism feeds a second separate stream of second product type though a sequencing process. At least one reading device reads product information of the first product type and the second product type. A pausing device pauses, on one of the first feeder mechanism and the second feeder mechanism, one of the first separate stream of the first product type in the pre-sequenced order and the second separate stream of the second product type in a first pass sort order of the sequencing process based on the information read from the at least one reading device to enable the first product type and the second product type to be intermixed into a stream forming a merged stream of sequenced first and second product type.

Abstract: A switching device is disclosed which includes a frame, a first connector and a second connector, the first connector and the second connector extending from inside the frame outside the frame. The first and the second connector are electrically connected to one another, and one or more gas flow openings are provided in the frame and arranged for a gas flow produced by a switching event. In its portion remaining inside the frame, the first connector includes a hole provided for said gas flow.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for producing a precision clockplate with rotational bearing surfaces (e.g. pivot pins). The methods comprise providing an electrically conductive blank, conventionally machining oversize features comprising bearing surfaces into the blank, optionally machining of a relief on non-bearing surfaces, providing wire accesses adjacent to bearing surfaces, threading the wire of an electrical discharge machine through the accesses and finishing the bearing surfaces by wire electrical discharge machining. The methods have been shown to produce bearing surfaces of comparable dimension and tolerances as those produced by micro-machining methods such as LIGA, at reduced cost and complexity.

Abstract: An arrangement of a stress transducer (8) mountable on one arm (31) of welding pliers, wherein an insert (10) is positioned between the arm (31) of the pliers and the stress transducer (8). A method for mounting said stress transducer is also provided.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for bringing an RF sensor into electrical contact with an RF current carrier is provided herein. The clamp assembly (101) comprises a first wedge-shaped element (103), and a second wedge-shaped element (105) which is slidingly engaged with said first wedge-shaped element. Preferably, the clamp assembly also comprises a collar (113) within which the first and second wedge-shaped elements are disposed. The clamp assembly preferably further comprises a fastener (111), such as a screw, which adjoins the first and second elements, in which case the clamp assembly is adapted such that, as the screw is rotated in a first direction, at least one of the first and second elements expands against the collar and/or the RF current carrier.

Abstract: In a plasma processing apparatus, electromagnetic waves are radiated from slots of waveguides into a processing chamber via dielectric windows that are supported on beams, thereby generating a plasma. A substrate, which is an object of processing, is processed by the generated plasma. Dielectric plates are attached to those surfaces of the beams, which are opposed to the processing chamber. The thickness of each dielectric plate is set at ½ or more of the intra-dielectric wavelength of the electromagnetic waves. Using the plasma processing apparatus, a large-area processing can uniformly be performed.

Abstract: An etching method and an etching system are adapted to produce a high etch selectivity for a mask, an excellent anisotropic profile and a large etching depth. An etching system according to the invention comprises a floating electrode arranged vis-à-vis a substrate electrode in a vacuum chamber and held in a floating state in terms of electric potential, a material arranged at the side of the floating electrode facing the substrate electrode to form an anti-etching film and a control unit for intermittently applying high frequency power to the floating electrode.

Abstract: A system and method employing a microplasma to electrically charge nano- or micro-particles in a gas phase and, subsequently, trap the charged particles within the microplasma using the microplasma's built-in electric fields are disclosed. Confinement of the particles allows their density to be increased over time such that very low concentrations of particles can be detected, e.g., by methods such as laser scattering and/or detection of the plasma-induced charge on the particles. Preferably, charge detection methods are employed when nano-particles are to be trapped and detected.

Abstract: A method for controlling the quality of an industrial process, of the type that comprises the steps of: providing one or more reference signals for the industrial process; acquiring one or more real signals that are indicative of the quality of said industrial process; and comparing said one or more reference signals with said one or more real signals in order to identify defects in said industrial process.

Abstract: A spinning-type pattern-fabrication system comprises at least one carry table used to carry objects, an object-fixing device used to fix the objects onto the carry table, and a control system controlling carry table or at least one laser device. The control system controls the laser device to move linearly back and forth to enable the laser device to fabricate patterns on the objects with the laser beam emitted via the laser device.

Abstract: A novel silicon crystallization apparatus and a silicon crystallization method renders it is possible to form alignment key without additional photolithography, and to adjust a substrate to a correct position by sensing a deviation of the substrate when the substrate is loaded. The silicon crystallization apparatus includes a moving stage being moved in a horizontal direction, and a fixing plate provided in the moving stage, to fix a substrate. A rotating frame is provided in the moving stage, to rotate the fixing plate.

Abstract: A method of forming embrittled areas in multiple layers inside a wafer so as to enable the wafer to be divided correctly even at areas where embrittled areas intersect. In a first direction embrittling step an embrittled area is formed as a bottom layer, in a second direction embrittling step embrittled areas are formed as a bottom layer and a second layer, in the first direction embrittling step the embrittled areas are formed as a second layer and a third layer, and thereafter, the second direction embrittling step and the first direction embrittling step are alternately implemented, and finally, in the second direction embrittling step, embrittled area is formed as a top layer, so that a length of an unprocessed area is contained within a range that does not interfere with division.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for cutting wafers (2) into a number of chips with a laser beam (6) injected into a liquid jet (7). A thin flowing liquid layer (9) having a blasting effect is produced on the surface (5) of the wafer (2). This makes it possible to prevent projections resulting during laser cutting from depositing once again on the surface of the wafer. The result is a very high cleanness of the surface after the cutting process. The liquid layer (9) is produced, in particular, so that it is thinner in a machining area (10) around the machining point (8) than outside of the machining area (10). This ensures that the liquid layer is sufficiently thin (14) at the machining point (8) so that enough laser energy for removing material is applied to the wafer surface, and ensures that the liquid layer is sufficiently thick (15) outside of the machining area so that no area of the surface (5) of the wafer (2) dries out.

Abstract: A brake lining comprises a lining support plate, an underlayer material and a friction lining. The brake lining is clamped between a pressure plate and a holding fixture, which forms a hole matrix and inside of which electrodes are accommodated. A power supply is connected to the electrodes. The adjacent electrodes have different polarities. A current flow is produced between adjacent electrodes as a result of the different polarities. The field lines extend in the shape of an arch. An arrangement of this type permits the friction lining to be scorched. For hardening, a potential gradient can also be applied between the electrodes and the support plate. The current then flows and the entire friction lining is permeated. This results in a homogenous heating of the friction lining. The invention enables an efficient hardening of the friction lining. It is also possible to conduct a hardening and scorching simultaneously. The invention also enables the friction lining to be pressed during the heat treatment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a warm window system that utilizes individual buss bars that are placed within the space between an inside window pane and an outside window pane and creates sufficient physical force to create an electrical contact on the tin oxide layer on the inside surface of the inside pane of glass. An insulating nonconductive layer can also be used in conjunction with the buss bars. That include metal strips, braided wires, spring loaded indentations, etc. The buss bars have a modulus of elasticity to ensure sufficient electrical contact with the tin oxide layer. The buss bars can be used with either hard coat or soft coat tin oxide coatings on tempered glass or annealed glass. Electrical connections and wires are hidden from the viewing area of the warm window system to enhance the aesthetic value of the warm window system. Retrofit systems allow use of the warm window system in conjunction with an existing installed window system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooking appliance (10) comprising a cooking chamber (11) with heating elements (12) and a water supply (30) that has a water outlet (33) and is fed by an outer water supply line (40). The water supply (30) is provided with at least one intermediate water storage tank (45) with a pre-determined inner volume (46) that can be filled with water and is fed by the outer water supply line. The filling and emptying of the inner volume (46) of the at least one intermediate water storage tank (45) can be temporarily blocked by means of a three-way valve or two-way valves. The water from the inner volume (33) of the at least one intermediate water storage tank (45) can be emptied via the water outlets (33) in order to generate steam in the cooking chamber (11). The emptying of said at least one intermediate water storage tank is especially periodical or clocked.

Abstract: A system according to the present invention includes a cabinet, a basin positioned within the cabinet to contain and thermally treat a liquid bath, and a rack or tray disposed on the cabinet that supports exposed scope optics above the liquid bath within the basin. The scope optics resides outside of the bath in a dry state, thereby permitting the remaining scope portions within the bath to be thermally treated. This enables accurate temperature warming of the scope to reduce trauma of tissue and retrieval of enhanced images by the scope during a medical procedure. The present invention permits medical personnel or operating room staff to warm scopes in a controlled environment while maintaining scope optics in a dry state.

Abstract: A process of controlling an operation of an electric kettle includes the steps of initializing a microprocessor to detect a water temperature via a temperature sensor to set a system parameter; checking a status of a control circuit; determining a preserve temperature of the water; verifying the temperature sensor to protect the temperature sensor from being burnt; determining a condition of the water whether the water is needed to be heated up or preserved; and sending out a control signal to the control circuit in responsive to the condition of the water to heat up the water or maintain the water at the preserve temperature. Therefore, the present invention is adapted to accurately control the whole process of the electric kettle.

Abstract: The disclosed system, device and method for targeting and measurement of stationary target locations in addition to prediction of moving target positions for given weapon intercept times generally includes: a target location system (TLS) configured with a computing device, a GPS receiver, mapping software, calibration software and digital filtering software. Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted or otherwise optionally modified to improve target acquisition and engagement. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention generally provide for improved accuracy of range finders, magnetometers and inclinometers as well as for improved prediction of moving target positions.

Abstract: A MEMS type flow actuated out-of-plane flap apparatus includes a substrate defining a plane; a duct attached to the substrate, the duct and the substrate defining a fluid flow channel; and a rotatable flap having a flow receiving portion and an extension portion. The flow receiving portion being disposed in the fluid flow channel where, in an actuated position of the flap, a fluid flow against the flow receiving portion causes rotation of the flap and movement of the extension portion out of the plane of the substrate.

Abstract: A system, device and method provide an exhaust assembly adapted for use with a mass ejection drive system to produce rotational torque about the principle axis of the drive system. Representative features generally include a vane suitably configured to at least partially engage a mass ejecta stream to apply a net rotational torque about the principal axis of the drive system, and a tailfin coupled to the at least one vane. The tail fin is configured to selectively deploy from an at least partially stowed position in order to decrease the application of net rotational torque about the principal axis of the drive system.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for systems having deployable elements according to various aspects of the present invention comprise a system including a deployable surface and an adaptive actuator including a polymer foam. In one embodiment, the system comprises a vehicle including a deployable wing comprising an exterior surface. The exterior surface may be adjusted by adjusting the shape, size, position, and/or orientation of the adaptive actuator.

Abstract: A solid-state imaging device including a number of pixels, each of which having a photoelectric converting portion, and which are arranged one-dimensionally or in a two-dimensional matrix. The solid-state imaging device includes a peripheral wiring portion with a multilayer structure provided around at least part of the photoelectric converting portion in each of the number of pixels and a light-shielding interlayer connecting material connecting layers of the multilayer structure to each other at least part of the peripheral wiring portion. The light-shielding interlayer connecting material is capable of reflecting or absorbing visible light.

Abstract: A photoarray includes a one-dimensional or two-dimensional array of cells, each having a photosensor generating a sensor signal dependent on a light intensity at the cell, a first capacitor charged by a time-derivative of a current, at least one threshold detector detecting if a voltage over the first capacitor exceeds a threshold value and generating an output signal if it does, and a discharge device for discharging the first capacitor after occurrence of the output signal. Such a cell generates an event only when the incoming light intensity changes, which reduces the amount of data to be processed from the photoarray.

Abstract: A microscopy method is provided for generating an image of an image field passing in a predetermined depth of a sample to be examined, comprising a plurality of illumination steps, in which a part of the image field is in each case illuminated with a focused illumination beam bundle, which effects the generation of sample radiation on account of an interaction with the sample, detection steps, in which the sample radiation generated is detected, and an evaluation step, in which the image is generated on the basis of the sample radiation detected, wherein a first and second detection step are carried out during each illumination step, wherein sample radiation generated at the focus and outside the focus is detected in the first detection step and a smaller proportion of the sample radiation generated at the focus than in the first detection step and also sample radiation generated outside the focus are detected in the second detection step, and wherein the sample radiation detected in the second detection step

Abstract: An image sensor including a substrate, at least one metal layer, and a plurality of pixels arranged in array. Each pixel includes a sense element disposed in the substrate and at least one metal interconnect segment disposed in the at least one metal layer. The array includes a pair of perpendicular axes extending from an optical center, wherein for a line of pixels extending perpendicularly from one of the axes to a peripheral edge of the array a spacing between the sense elements of consecutive pairs of pixels of the line is at least equal to a spacing between the associated at least one metal interconnect segments, and wherein for at least one consecutive pair of pixels of the line the spacing between the sense elements is greater by an incremental amount than the spacing between the corresponding at least one metal interconnect segments.

Abstract: A method for operating a sensor array of pixels which each generate a content corresponding to light incident thereon over an exposure period includes the following operations. The pixels are arranged into first and second regions and are reset such that the contents are cleared. The pixels are then exposed to receive light for a first exposure period. The exposure is then interrupted during which the content of each pixel in the first region is read. The pixels are then exposed to receive light for a second exposure period. The exposure is then interrupted during which the content of each pixel in the second region is read. The exposing and interrupting are performed without resetting the pixels such that the read content of each first region pixel depends on the first exposure period and the read content of each second region pixel depends on the first and second exposure periods.

Abstract: A non-destructive test structure for printed circuit board characterization and method of testing the same are disclosed. In one form, a method for testing a printed circuit board can include applying a test signal to a first test location of a first test structure associated with a first inner bus layer of a printed circuit board. The method can also include measuring a crosstalk voltage at a second test location operably associated with the first test structure. The method can further include comparing the crosstalk voltage to a crosstalk specification of the printed circuit, board.