Abstract: A vehicle seating arrangement can comprise a fore-facing lower seating assembly, an aft-facing lower assembly, and an upper seating assembly positioned between the fore-facing and aft-facing lower assemblies. The lower and upper assemblies can be configured to form a 3-seat unit in which a portion of a seat of said fore-facing and aft-facing lower seat assemblies underlaps a portion of an upper seating assembly. At least one of the fore-facing and aft-facing lower assemblies can be angled with respect to the upper seating assembly to shorten the overall linear dimension of the 3-seat unit and provide egress areas for lower passengers to aisle access. A vertical member can be configured to attach to the upper seating assembly and to a ceiling structure to reduce the load on the floor.

Abstract: An aircraft fuselage may include a barrel section having a side region. The fuselage may include a first cutout and a second cutout formed in the side region in side-by-side relation to one another. The fuselage may provide a direct load path extending along the barrel section. The load path may extend substantially continuously from a lower portion of the side region generally under the first cutout to an upper portion of the side region generally over the second cutout.

Abstract: A fastening device for connecting two overhead storage compartment elements of an aircraft is provided. A passenger service channel (PSC) extends in the overhead storage compartment elements which comprises coupling elements on the sides of the overhead storage compartment elements to be connected, said coupling elements having to be aligned with one another without being subjected to loading. For easy mountability on a first fastening element a connecting plate is arranged in a longitudinally movable manner. In the delivered state of the overhead storage compartment elements, the connecting plate is already connected to the fastening element and pushed beneath the lower face of the overhead storage compartment element, so that it does not protrude thereover and does not interfere when the overhead storage compartment element is handled before attaching to the cabin ceiling.

Abstract: [OBJECT] It is an object to solve a problem that a light-emitting element and a large-capacity battery required for allowing light generated from a satellite to be visually observed from the earth lead to enormously high costs. [SOLUTION] The present invention provides a satellite which comprises a reflecting mirror for reflecting sunlight toward the earth, and a transceiver, wherein the transceiver is operable to receive information including at least a position of the sun, a position of the satellite, and an irradiation point on the earth surface to be irradiated with the reflected light, so as to set a direction of a reflecting surface of the reflecting mirror based on the received information, and wherein the satellite is adapted to orient the reflecting surface of the reflecting mirror in the direction set based on the received information.

Abstract: An aerodynamic body with an aerodynamic body surface that creates a contoured surface for a fluid to stream around, with a device to influence the flow of the fluid streaming around the aerodynamic surface. The flow-influencing device includes a passage to link the fluid streaming around the aerodynamic surface with an actuator space of an aspirating and purging device situated in the aerodynamic body, and an indentation that is situated next to the passage, which is formed by a recessed section of the aerodynamic surface on a flow-influencing region within the contoured surface of the aerodynamic surface, so that a boundary wall is configured as part of the recessed surface lying opposite the indentation. The aspirating and purging device can generate a swirl in the flow of the fluid streaming around the aerodynamic surface, the rotational axis of which is directed along the assumed aerodynamic body chord direction.

Abstract: An air vehicle 1 has a port and starboard wing 2 capable of transitioning in mid-flight from fixed to counter-rotation. This generates lift at low airspeeds and enables a short landing to be performed without the need for a runway. The counter rotating wings are intermeshed at 90 degrees and angled slightly to avoid collision. Deployable counterweights 5 balance the rotating wings.

Abstract: A bracket for routing cables in a cable management system that has a mounting portion which is used to mount the bracket to the cable management system and is provided on a mounting end of the bracket. The bracket also has a holding portion that has a plurality of apertures which are to hold the cables. Each of the apertures are provided at a different distance from the mounting end of the bracket.

Abstract: A support stand having a stand base, mounting a tool support. At least first and second stand base legs extend parallel to each other below intermediate locations of the legs, and converge on each other above the intermediate locations. The parallel portions are readily pushed into soil/ground using an adult's weight. A support leg bracket joins a support leg to the top of the stand base, and accommodates adjusting the support leg for height, and rotation about a vertical axis. A first tool bracket on the support leg has upright and angular flanges which, collectively, enable rotation of the angular flange about a generally horizontal axis. A second tool bracket can be mounted to the support leg. The second tool bracket can rotate about the support leg and has second upright angular flanges which, collectively, enable rotation of the second angular flange about a second generally horizontal axis.

Abstract: A support stand includes a first support assembly, a second support assembly, a first connecting assembly connecting one end of the first support assembly and the second support assembly. A second connecting assembly connects the other ends of the first support assembly and the second support assembly. The first support assembly includes two first support mechanisms, each first support mechanism includes a main body, and a first support rod hinged on the main body in a first direction. When the first support rods rotate around the first direction to a back side of the support stand, the first connecting assembly and the second connecting assembly are tilted by the first support rods and the second support assembly.

Abstract: A system and method for mounting a badge to a component of a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a mounting base including first and second fastening apertures defined therein, and a trim ring coupled with the mounting base having an opening defined therein. The badge is adapted to be securely mounted between the trim ring and the mounting base so that the badge is positioned within the opening in the trim ring. The system further includes a flexible fastening member that is configured to be positioned within the first and second fastening apertures, positioned around at least a portion of the component of the vehicle, and between the mounting base and the badge to fasten the badge to the vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for securing a mobile device for quick and easy access is disclosed. The apparatus is removably mountable to handlebars, steering wheels, and other locations to allow the user to maintain the mobile device in a conveniently accessible location. Additionally, the apparatus comprises a flexible mounting bracket and an adjustable grip portion, allowing the apparatus to be easily adapted for use with a wide variety of mobile devices of many different shapes and sizes. The method of using the apparatus comprises the steps of mounting the apparatus to the desired location and then placing the mobile device into the adjustable grip portion of the apparatus, thereby securing the apparatus in the desired location.

Abstract: A side bracket for holding a housing in a rack is provided that includes a profile section with a vertical mounting plate that can be used to attach the profile section in a rack. The profile section includes a horizontal slide plate attached to the mounting plate, upon which slide plate a housing may be placed and moved in a sliding manner, and includes at least one retaining element with which a force acting in the horizontal direction from the profile section can be exerted on a side wall of the housing.

Abstract: In one example, a mounting device includes a single piece screwless cradle for mounting an electronic storage device to a mounting plane. A method for tool-less installation of an electronic storage device is also provided. The method includes placing an electronic storage device into a single piece screwless cradle and pressing engagement features of the cradle into receptive features of the electronic storage device to join the cradle to the electronic storage device. The cradle and electronic storage device are slid over a mounting plane such the electronic storage device is disposed on a first surface of the mounting plane and an arm of the cradle is disposed on an opposite second surface of the mounting plane.

Abstract: An adjustable holding apparatus for an endoscope or other medical device having a proximal end and a distal end, the adjustable holding apparatus having a device for holding an endoscope or other medical device that includes a number of arm segments between the proximal end and the distal end, a number of lockable joints that each connect two of the number of arm segments with one another in jointed fashion, and a compensation device for at least partial compensation of the weight impact of the holding apparatus in a pivoting or sliding of at least one arm segment in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A keyboard mounting assembly includes a base having a body portion with an edge, and a keyboard tray having a support portion configured to engage a keyboard. The keyboard tray further includes an edge-engaging portion configured to releasably engage the edge of the base for pivotal movement between a first position, in which the body portion of the base and the support portion of the keyboard tray are not parallel to one another, and a second position, in which the body portion of the base and the support portion of the keyboard tray are generally parallel to one another. The assembly further includes an interlock mechanism between the base and the keyboard tray that is operable to releasably secure the base and the keyboard tray in the second position.

Abstract: A mounting assembly includes an enclosure, a mounting device and a resilient member. The enclosure defines a mounting hole. The mounting device includes an engaging member, a drive member, and an engaging rod. A positioning groove and a clipping groove are defined in the engaging member. The drive member includes a limiting block. The resilient member is surrounding the engaging rod. The drive member is moveable relative to the engaging member between an unlocked position and a locked position, in the unlocked position, the limiting block is received in the positioning groove, and the engaging rod does not extend through the mounting hole; and in the locked position, the resilient member is deformed, and the limiting block is engaged in the clipping groove to keep the engaging rod extending through the mounting hole to engage with a storage device.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes an enclosure and a mounting device. The enclosure defines a mounting hole. The mounting device includes a receiving member, an engaging member, an engaging rod, and a drive member moveably received in the receiving member. A positioning slot and a cutout are defined in the receiving member. The engaging member includes an engaging block, and the engaging block, abutting the drive member, is received in the positioning slot. A resilient member surrounds the engaging rod. The drive member biases the engaging block to slide in the positioning slot. The resilient component is deformed, and the engaging rod extends through the mounting hole and is received in an securing hole of a storage device; when the engaging block is disengaged from the positioning slot, the drive member is rotated relative to the receiving member, and the engaging block is engaged in the cutout.

Abstract: A strip-like protrusion and a corresponding strip-like groove are respectively configured at a first holder and a second holder of an APR plate device, such that as an APR plate is clamped by the first holder and the second holder via their clamping surfaces, the strip-like protrusion and the strip-like groove further push and slightly deform the APR plate for enhancement of the clamping toward the APR plate, thereby preventing problems of buckling or tearing of the APR plate due to insufficient clamping force of the holders.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket receiving a disk drive, a locking member and a first resilient member. The bracket includes two first sidewalls and two second sidewalls. Each first sidewall is connected to the two second sidewalls and defines a number of through holes. The locking member includes two frames rotatably secured to the two first sidewalls. Each frame includes a number of pins. The first resilient member is connected to the two frames. Each frame is rotatable between a first position, where the pins are inserted in the bracket via the through holes, and a second position, where the pins are located out of the bracket. The first resilient member is deformed when each frame is rotated from the first position to the second position, and each frame is rotated from the second position to the first position when the first resilient member returns.

Abstract: A cradle assembly for a portable device is provided. The portable device may have details for engaging the cradle assembly. The cradle assembly may include a cradle body and a locking mechanism. The cradle body may support the portable device, while the locking mechanism may be configured to trap the details between the locking mechanism and the cradle body.

Abstract: A jack stand for a vehicle includes a plurality of walls joined together to form a body, the body being hollow. A base is formed by lower edges of the walls and a top surface joins top edges of the walls. One of the walls includes a wall opening and the top includes a top opening, the wall opening and the top opening extending towards one another, meeting proximate the top edge of one of the walls, thereby forming a single, continuous opening extending from the top into one of the walls.

Abstract: A clip can fix a linear member, and is integrally molded by a base body, a bearing portion, and a locking lid. In the base body, the locking lid is integrally molded on one end to be freely rotatable. The bearing portion extends from one side of the base body, and includes an opening portion wherein a rotating shaft rotatably enters. In the locking lid, there are integrally molded a locking portion which can lock in the base body on the other side; the rotating shaft which can freely rotate in the bearing portion including the opening portion on one side; and a planar member covering the holding portion between the locking portion and the rotating shaft.

Abstract: A beverage coaster includes a hollow main body having an open end. The beverage coaster also includes a top plate with an outer surface and a plurality of apertures formed therein. The top plate is disposed on and covers the open end of the hollow main body to define a reservoir within the hollow main body. The apertures permit fluid communication between the outer surface of the top plate and the reservoir. In operation, the reservoir collects and stores condensation that drains from a beverage container placed on the outer surface of the top plate.

Abstract: This invention provides to a full size convenient folding portable podium which folds together as a single unit and thus requires no assembly or disassembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an exhaust system component (1) for an exhaust system of a combustion engine, in particular of a motor vehicle, with a housing (2) having at least one housing wall (4), which separates an interior space (5) of the housing (2) exposed to an internal pressure (Pi) during the operation of the exhaust system from a surroundings (6) surrounding the housing (2) and having an ambient pressure (Pu). In order to improve the durability of the component (1) even with small wall thicknesses, at least one stiffening element (3) can be provided, which is fastened to and arranged on the housing (2) such that it counteracts an internal pressure (Pi) that is above the ambient pressure (Pu) induced by the deformation of the housing wall (4).

Abstract: A device for vibration-damping mounting of a vehicle brake system fluid assembly in a receiving opening includes a stay bolt, an elastic damping element in the form of a sleeve through which the stay bolt passes, a clamping sleeve guided by the stay bolt, and a screw element having an internal thread. The stay bolt comprises a connecting pin and a threaded shank having an external thread onto which the screw element can be screwed in order to move the clamping sleeve axially on the stay bolt towards the elastic damping element. The clamping sleeve and the screw element are in the form of a one-piece clamping element having a bearing shoulder, wherein the axial force generated by the clamping element as a result of the screwing-on movement acts via the bearing shoulder on the elastic damping element. A fluid assembly includes at least one such device for vibration-damping mounting.

Abstract: A formwork element 10 for concrete structures, has a base body 12 of hollow profile construction having an outer side 14 designed as a form lining. The base body 12 is formed by at least two interlocking subsegments which are permanently connected to one another at their interlocking edge areas. The subsegments, such as edge segment and intermediate segment 16, 18, which are advantageously produced through extrusion, are advantageously hooked to one another to form an inseparable unit in the connected state.

Abstract: A physiological sensor having reduced sensitivity to interference includes a light source, a light detector in optical communication with the light source, and a sensor pad at least partially housing the light source and the light detector. The sensor pad is configured to be capacitively isolated from a patient. Moreover, the physiological sensor may be electrically connected to an amplifier having a signal ground and a monitor.

Abstract: A light guided pixel having a guide layer and a light detector layer. The guide layer has a light guide. The light detector layer has a light detecting element that receives light channeled by the light guide. The light guide may include a filter for channeling emissions to the light detecting element.

Abstract: The present invention relates a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor capable of improving dynamic range by using an additional driver transistor. The CMOS image sensor according to the present invention has a pixel array which has a plurality of unit pixels each of which includes a photodiode and a fist transistor to act as a source follower buffer amplifier to amplify photogenerated charges accumulated in the photodiode. Also, the CMOS image sensor includes a second transistor for a buffer amplifier to amplify and output a gate input voltage in the unit pixel, wherein an output signal of the first transistor is applied to a gate of the second.

Abstract: An exemplary sterilization system includes a self-propelled robotic mobile platform for locating and eradicating infectious bacterial and virus strains on floors (and objects thereon), walls, cabinets, angled structures, etc., using one or more ultraviolet light sources. A controller allows the system to adjust the quantity of ultraviolet light received by a surface by, for example, changing the intensity of energy input to a ultraviolet light source, changing a distance between a ultraviolet light source and a surface being irradiated, changing the speed/movement of the mobile platform to affect time of exposure, and/or by returning to contaminated areas for additional passes. The mobile platform may include a sensor capable of detecting fluorescence of biological contaminants irradiated with ultraviolet light to locate contaminated areas. The system is thus capable of “seek and destroy” functionality by navigating towards contaminated areas and irradiating those areas with ultraviolet light accordingly.

Abstract: An e-Petri dish comprising a transparent layer having a specimen surface and a light detector configured to sample a sequence of sub-pixel shifted projection images of a specimen located on the specimen surface. The sub-pixel shifted projection images associated with light from a plurality of illumination angles provided by an illumination source.

Abstract: A diffractive optical element includes first and second diffractive optical parts to generate diffracted lights two-dimensionally with respect to incident light. The diffracted lights generated by inputting the incident light to the first diffractive optical part are input to the second diffractive optical part in order to generate the diffracted lights from the second diffractive optical part, wherein ?1??2 and k1?k2 stand or, ?1??2 and k1?k2 stand among ?1 and ?2 denote diffraction angles of the first and second diffractive optical parts, and k1 and k2 denote numbers of light spots of the diffracted lights generated by the first and second diffractive optical parts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a system and method for projecting holographic optical traps whose intensity maxima are extended along specified paths in three dimensions with specified amplitude and phase profiles along those paths. Specifying paths that constitute knotted loops and phase profiles that direct radiation pressure along the knotted paths yields optical traps that exert knotted force fields. Knotted optical force fields have uses for inducing motion along knotted paths, with applications including the generation of knotted electric current loops in plasmas.

Abstract: A method for managing UV irradiation for treating substrates in the course of treating multiple substrates consecutively with UV light, includes: exposing a first UV sensor to the UV light at first intervals to measure illumination intensity of the UV light so as to adjust the illumination intensity to a desired level based on the measured illumination intensity; and exposing a second UV sensor to the UV light at second intervals to measure illumination intensity of the UV light so as to calibrate the first UV sensor by equalizing the illumination intensity measured by the first UV sensor substantially with the illumination intensity measured by the second UV sensor, wherein each second interval is longer than each first interval.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to transmit energy to a nanofiber sampling coil and/or a nanofiber reference coil. Further activity may include receiving the energy as modified by evanescent interaction with a sampled material located proximate to the sampling coil and/or as modified by propagation through the reference coil, and comparing the energy modified by evanescent interaction with the energy modified by propagation through the reference coil to determine a spectroscopic property of the sampled material. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods, including the use of nanofibers and fluorescence induced by evanescent radiation to conduct spectroscopic analysis, are disclosed.

Abstract: In an RF quadrupole ion trap having electrodes to which RF voltages are applied, ions having m/z ratios outside of a predefined narrow range of charge-related masses m/z are removed from the trap by applying a DC voltage pulse to at least one of the trap electrodes to remove from the trap the ions with high values of charge-related masses. The DC voltage pulse is preferably applied in combination with a variation of the RF voltage amplitudes to simultaneously remove from the trap ions of low charge-related masses. The DC and RF voltage amplitudes are changed in such a manner that any excitation of ions having charge-related masses within the predefined range by frequency mixtures is avoided.

Abstract: A variation in an ionization efficiency and the amount of sample which is introduced into an ion trap is corrected and quantified. Ions of an internal standard and ions of a sample are trapped in the ion trap at the same time, and a concentration of the sample is quantified according to an intensity of the ions of the internal standard which are mass-selectively ejected, and an intensity of fragment ions of the sample.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mass spectrometry calibration system that may be performed in real-time using the information contained within a sample without the addition of specific calibrants. When applied to a sample, such as a proteomic sample, the calibration system may identify the exact masses of peptides in the sample. The system involves the use of mathematical algorithms that iteratively estimate the error in the measurement and update the calibration parameters accordingly; thereby resulting in peptide mass identification.

Abstract: An integrated mass spectrometer electrospray emitter and fluorescence detector allows improved volumetric measurements of separate components from a liquid chromatography column by improving correlation between the readings of these instruments and reducing dead volume and sample size requirements.

Abstract: A chemical pre-concentrator includes a conduit defining a flow path between two ends and having a heating element disposed within the conduit, such that the heating element has at least one sorbent material deposited directly on at least a portion of a conductive surface of the heating element. Some such heating elements are in the form of electrically conductive strips defining both a plurality of apertures through the strip and a series of undulations spaced along the flow path.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to a method of real-time three-dimensional electron beam imaging of a substrate surface. A primary electron beam is scanned over the substrate surface causing electrons to be emitted therefrom. The emitted electrons are simultaneously detection using a plurality of at least two off-axis sensors so as to generate a plurality of image data frames, each image data frame being due to electrons emitted from the substrate surface at a different view angle. The plurality of image data frames are automatically processed to generate a three-dimensional representation of the substrate surface. Multiple views of the three-dimensional representation are then displayed. Other embodiments, aspects and features are also disclosed.

Abstract: A microtome for in situ residence within a chamber of a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and a SEM including the microtome is disclosed. The microtome includes a specimen holder for holding a specimen thereon at high voltage to produce a retardation field thereat and a movable knife. The SEM includes a backscatter electron detector disposed adjacent to specimen holder. The knife arranged is to be carried into engagement with the specimen on the specimen holder to slice a portion of the specimen away to expose a new face of the specimen without interfering with the high voltage on the specimen, and is mounted so that after having engaged the specimen to expose a new face of the specimen it is withdrawn to a retracted position whereupon it does not interfere with the retardation field.

Abstract: An apparatus visualizing internal information of an object includes a detection unit of terahertz wave, a generating unit of a time waveform of the terahertz wave, a modulation unit, an adjustment unit, and an addition unit. The modulation unit sequentially performs spatial modulation on a propagation distance for each pixel of a terahertz wave corresponding to a pixel in a horizontal direction by using a plurality of modulation patterns, and emits a plurality of terahertz waves. Based on a time amount converted from the change of the propagation distances corresponding to the modulation patterns, the adjustment unit adjusts a position on a time axis of the time waveforms of a plurality of terahertz waves and calculates a new plurality of time waveforms. The addition unit adds a new time waveform for each pixel. The apparatus can suppress reduction in signal intensity of a terahertz wave while maintaining detection sensitivity.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing an article which is transparent to infrared radiation. The method includes the steps of (a) disposing a population of nanoparticles on a substrate, wherein the population of spherical nanoparticles has a population variance of less than 10% in at least one parameter selected from the group consisting of diameter and maximum dimension; (b) subjecting the nanoparticles to spark plasma sintering, thereby producing a sintered product; and (c) removing the sintered product from the substrate as a self-supporting mass.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a proximity sensor having an electro-less plated optical shielding structure. The sensor includes a substrate panel having an emitter region and a receiver region; an emitter unit disposed on the emitter region and configured to emit electromagnetic signals at a particular wavelength; a receiver unit disposed on the receiver region and configured to respond to electromagnetic signals emitted by the emitter unit; a transparent molding unit disposed on the emitter region and the receiver region of the substrate panel; and an optical shielding layer selectively disposed on the external surfaces of the substrate panel and the transparent molding unit. The shielding layer has corresponding sensor ports for the emitter and the receiver units arranged toward a designated detection region. The electro-less plated optical shielding layer is highly configurable through proper masking and small in thickness, enabling further miniaturization of the sensor unit.

Abstract: A gas detection device of the present invention includes: a laser light source which emits wavelength-variable laser light to an optical waveguide; a bolometer which obtains a detection signal by detecting output light from the optical waveguide, and has a microbridge structure having a temperature detection unit and a dielectric member arranged above the temperature detection unit; a detection unit which detects a type and amount of gas molecules present on a surface of the optical waveguide based on the detection signal and information of a wavelength of the laser light source; an optical path length change member which changes an optical path length between the temperature detection unit and the dielectric member; and a driving control circuit which performs driving control of the optical path length change member such that the optical path length becomes an integer multiple of a half wavelength of the laser light emitted from the laser light source.

Abstract: A distance detection induction device comprises a housing, a condensing lens, a circuit board bearing multiple electronic components, an infrared light emitting means for emitting the infrared light, and a light receiving means for receiving and sensing the reflected infrared light. The housing comprises a main body and two round openings on the top of the main body. The condensing lens has an emitting lens and a receiving lens respectively located inside two round openings. The circuit board bearing the multiple electronic components is used for processing signal, and is mounted inside the main body of the housing. The infrared light emitting means is infrared light-emitting diode, and emits the infrared light to the emitting lens. The light receiving means is the distance detecting sensing module, and senses the reflected light focused by the receiving lens. Said distance detection induction device further comprises positioning brackets that match with the housing, and is fixed to the housing.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining fluid mobility in rock samples using time-lapse position emission particle tracking.

Abstract: Scintillator materials based on mixed garnet compositions, as well as corresponding methods and systems, are described.